Pri’s Smoke BBQ

What is Pri’s Smoke BBQ? Occupying the Greenwood Avenue storefront just north of Queen Street East in Leslieville that formerly housed Dang Smoke, Pri’s Smoke BBQ delivers scratch-made Southern barbecue executed with seasoned culinary discipline. The compact room is straightforward, unfussy, and permeated with the rich aroma of hardwood smoke. Seating is casual and counter-focused, catering to neighborhood drop-ins seeking substantial eat-in platters or swift takeout.

Pri’s Smoke BBQ Menu & What to Order The smokehouse operation revolves around AAA Ontario beef brisket smoked low and slow for up to 14 hours alongside dry-rubbed pork back ribs finished in a tangy tequila lime barbecue sauce. Do not overlook the starters: the crispy pork belly bites glazed in smoked maple sauce and wings dressed in Alabama white sauce are standout crowd-pleasers. Hearty handhelds—including the smashed brisket burger, smoked hot chicken, and BBQ jackfruit—are flanked by creamy four-cheese macaroni, rich poutines, and crisp slaw.

Know Before You Go Tables are walk-in only, and because prime smoked cuts can sell out during peak dinner rushes, phoning ahead to reserve a cut is recommended. The restaurant sits steps from the 501 Queen streetcar stop at Greenwood, with paid street parking accessible along Queen Street East. Check the board or call ahead for daily lunch and sandwich specials.