Most people love ribs, but when a BBQ joint can make an amazing brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken sandwich – that’s when they really win my heart. Luckily, Delaware is home to some amazing smokehouses and BBQ spots that I can almost smell, just from writing about them… mmmmm. These restaurants make some of the best BBQ in Delaware and they really impress with their pulled meats and brisket sandwich platters. I know what I’m getting for lunch today!
- Locale BBQ Post, Wilmington
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Facebook / Locale Locale is a newer spot in Wilmington that serves up some of the freshest BBQ in the state. I love stopping in for lunch and grabbing a pulled pork sandwich, sweet tea, and a bag of their homemade BBQ chips. It doesn’t get much better than this.1014 Lincoln St Wilmington, DE
- Meat Mechanics, Dover
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Facebook / Meat Mechanics Meat Mechanics is guaranteed to be a frequent stop of anyone who lives in or passes through Kent County. They serve up some great ribs and chicken, but their brisket sandwich is one of the best I’ve ever had.1466 E. Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE
- Fat Daddy’s BBQ, Georgetown
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Facebook / Fat Daddy’s Oh man, my mouth is watering just thinking of the brisket sandwich I tried the first time I went to Fat Daddys in Georgetown. If you try just one thing on the menu, make it that.13203 Seashore Hwy, Georgetown, DE
- Oh Phoebe’s, Smyrna
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Yelp / Oh Phoebes Oh Phoebe’s has a storefront, but you probably want to catch their food truck in Smyrna hiding in the Advance Auto Parks parking lot for the best they have to offer. If you’re out shopping or running errands, this is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite to eat and an amazing pulled pork sandwich.320 N Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, Delaware
- Philippine Smoked BBQ, Elsmere
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Yelp / Romeo B. Philippine Smoked BBQ is one of the most unique restaurants in Delaware, and the Filipino food they serve is absolutely worth trying. However, sometimes you just want a brisket sandwich, or perhaps some pulled pork. Swing by this spot when you’re out running errands near Elsmere. You won’t regret it for a second.1700 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE
- Uncle John’s Smokehouse, Milford
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Facebook / Uncle John’s Smokehouse Uncle John’s Smokehouse is great, and I absolutely love their ribs, but they make our best BBQ Sandwich list for the unbelievable Smokehouse Philly Brisket sandwich, with onions and peppers. Seriously, make a trip out to Milford just for this sandwich. Amazing.914 NW 10th. St. Milford, Delaware
- Bethany Blues of Lewes
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Facebook / Bethany Blues of Lewes Of course Bethany Blues makes the list! Every one of their BBQ sandwiches is perfect - especially when you pile them high with crispy onions! This is my favorite Lewes restaurant, and that’s saying a LOT.18385 Coastal Hwy Lewes, Delaware
- Russell’s Quality Foods, Wilmington
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Yelp / Eva S. Russell’s Quality Food may not look like much, but I promise you once you try them, you’ll return again and again and again! Amazing brisket, amazing ribs, and the best pulled pork sandwich platter in Wilmington.1204 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE
- Young’s BBQ, Middletown
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Facebook / Youngs BBQ Young’s BBQ in Middletown is a little known place hiding in a strip mall, but don’t be put off by that! This place is the real deal, and the bbq sauce takes a great pulled pork sandwich and kicks it up to an AWESOME one.401 E Main St, Middletown, DE
- Charlie Ks BBQ, Ocean View
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Facebook / Charlie Ks Charlie K’s is a summer tradition for me, because I end up near Ocean View a lot, and can’t pass this place up. I love their pulled chicken - the sauce and seasonings is beyond delicious.95 Atlantic Ave Ocean View, Delaware
- Smokin Dz, Milton
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Yelp / Kokenutt Smokin’ Dz makes the list because of their incredible flavor on the Smokin D Dog! If you haven’t tried it and you like BBQ, you’re missing out. Pile it high with everything and smother it in barbeque sauce. Just make sure you grab some extra napkins!Corner of Rt.1 And Rt 88 (Caveneck Rd) @ Dawn’s Country Market Milton, Delaware
There are a bunch of great places to grab a BBQ Burger in Delaware, too – like Firebirds, the Backyard, and the other restaurants that made our Delaware Burger Bucket List. Check it out!
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Locale is a newer spot in Wilmington that serves up some of the freshest BBQ in the state. I love stopping in for lunch and grabbing a pulled pork sandwich, sweet tea, and a bag of their homemade BBQ chips. It doesn’t get much better than this.1014 Lincoln St Wilmington, DE
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Meat Mechanics is guaranteed to be a frequent stop of anyone who lives in or passes through Kent County. They serve up some great ribs and chicken, but their brisket sandwich is one of the best I’ve ever had.1466 E. Lebanon Rd, Dover, DE
Facebook / Fat Daddy’s
Oh man, my mouth is watering just thinking of the brisket sandwich I tried the first time I went to Fat Daddys in Georgetown. If you try just one thing on the menu, make it that.13203 Seashore Hwy, Georgetown, DE
Facebook / Oh Phoebes
Yelp / Oh Phoebes
Oh Phoebe’s has a storefront, but you probably want to catch their food truck in Smyrna hiding in the Advance Auto Parks parking lot for the best they have to offer. If you’re out shopping or running errands, this is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite to eat and an amazing pulled pork sandwich.320 N Dupont Blvd, Smyrna, Delaware
Yelp / Sarah L.
Yelp / Romeo B.
Philippine Smoked BBQ is one of the most unique restaurants in Delaware, and the Filipino food they serve is absolutely worth trying. However, sometimes you just want a brisket sandwich, or perhaps some pulled pork. Swing by this spot when you’re out running errands near Elsmere. You won’t regret it for a second.1700 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE
Facebook / Uncle John’s Smokehouse
Uncle John’s Smokehouse is great, and I absolutely love their ribs, but they make our best BBQ Sandwich list for the unbelievable Smokehouse Philly Brisket sandwich, with onions and peppers. Seriously, make a trip out to Milford just for this sandwich. Amazing.914 NW 10th. St. Milford, Delaware
Facebook / Bethany Blues of Lewes
Of course Bethany Blues makes the list! Every one of their BBQ sandwiches is perfect - especially when you pile them high with crispy onions! This is my favorite Lewes restaurant, and that’s saying a LOT.18385 Coastal Hwy Lewes, Delaware
Facebook / Russell’s Food Services
Yelp / Eva S.
Russell’s Quality Food may not look like much, but I promise you once you try them, you’ll return again and again and again! Amazing brisket, amazing ribs, and the best pulled pork sandwich platter in Wilmington.1204 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE
Facebook / Youngs BBQ
Young’s BBQ in Middletown is a little known place hiding in a strip mall, but don’t be put off by that! This place is the real deal, and the bbq sauce takes a great pulled pork sandwich and kicks it up to an AWESOME one.401 E Main St, Middletown, DE
Facebook / Charlie Ks BBQ
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Charlie K’s is a summer tradition for me, because I end up near Ocean View a lot, and can’t pass this place up. I love their pulled chicken - the sauce and seasonings is beyond delicious.95 Atlantic Ave Ocean View, Delaware
Yelp / Becky H.
Yelp / Kokenutt
Smokin’ Dz makes the list because of their incredible flavor on the Smokin D Dog! If you haven’t tried it and you like BBQ, you’re missing out. Pile it high with everything and smother it in barbeque sauce. Just make sure you grab some extra napkins!Corner of Rt.1 And Rt 88 (Caveneck Rd) @ Dawn’s Country Market Milton, Delaware
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