By Clarice W on May 31, 2026 Verified by Google

We ordered a platter for my birthday and had much leftover. The banana pudding were actually the highlight. The bbq taste better the next day too. Overall not bad, though some items were on the dry side. Free street parking on Sundays, no need to find residential street parking.

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By Ray Tran on March 9, 2026 Verified by Google

We dropped by today for lunch as I've been looking forward to trying the BBQ since they opened

We got the brisket which was a little dry with the end pieces but the fattier slices was much better

The pork ribs were a little tough and not that tender and on the sweeter side

The smoke chicken flavor was good but the chicken breast was really dry

The sausage was good but on the sweeter side as well

The pork belly burnt ends were amazing.

All the side were amazing slaw, tato salad and mac and cheese.

The gumbo was really good full of flavor.

Overall it was like 7.5/10

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By Courtney Allen on March 1, 2026 Verified by Google

I went about two weeks ago with my sister for lunch. We were not disappointed. The service was excellent, the young lady that helped us at cash quickly identified that it was our first time and she helped us with recommendations and walked us through the weighing system. The owner/chef was awesome as well, I watched as he spoke to each person, including us, asking us what we liked about the food and how everything was, which was great! The burnt ends were my favourite meat, but LISTEN... buy. the. biscuit. I’m not sure if that’s a permanent menu item but it definitely should be! They had jalapeños (I think) and were cheesy, flaky and flavourful! Don’t think twice about getting this banana pudding, it is awesome! Thank you for a great experience, will definitely be back!

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By Mark Yang on February 7, 2026 Verified by Google

Really tasty BBQ overall. The brisket was flavorful and well cooked, and everything we ordered tasted great.

The only downside is the price. I ordered half a pound of brisket, a chili, and a cornbread, and the total came to close to $60. Dessert was another $9. It adds up pretty quickly.

If you don’t mind the higher prices, the food is definitely worth trying.

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By G J on February 1, 2026 Verified by Google

Came here later around 4pm. Unfortunately some things were sold out so come early!

Fortunately enough they still had beef ribs, brisket, sausage and all their sides still available.

Everything was absolutely delicious. Beef ribs were fall off the bone and seasoned extremely well. The smoke ring on the brisket was absolutely unreal.

The sides were absolutely phenomenal. Opted to get every one to just try and ended up loving them all. The beans and chili were some of the best I’ve had.

Also you can’t miss out on the banana pudding. If you don’t like super sweet desserts you should definitely try this. Didn’t think I would have space after but somehow kept eating it.

Thank you to the team there. Service was very hospitable and friendly. Definitely going to have to come earlier to try everything.

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By David Y on December 14, 2025 Verified by Google

While this texas bbq joint didnt completely corral me, I get why lots of people lineup for and love it.

The Good: Pork ribs were fall off the bone tender and tasty. The brisket had a good smoke. The cornbread had the perfect melted butter on top that soaked its crumbliness well. The key lime pie was tasty tarty and crusty. The mustard sauce they had on the table was amazing.

The Meh: The sausage was a bit tough. The pork belly burnt ends were a bit too fatty. The side beans and corn were ok.

The lines are long, but it serves quicker than how it looks. Most seating is counter, though there are some booths. Prices are what prices are these days. Overall, a good spot if you want good bbq.

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By Paul Harper on October 28, 2025 Verified by Google

This is a tough one to write, mainly because I wanted to love this place! The story about the inception during COVID days to pop-ups to the brick and mortar that exists today is a lesson in learning, passion, perseverance and patience! In short order, here are the ups and the downs. First the sides, because that's how they take your order. Potato and beans salad, mac 'n' cheese and esquites were flavourful and delicious, we would order these again, without question! Coleslaw is exactly what was expected, which is a great thing, cabbage and radish and other ingredients to make a simple oil and vinegar based slaw, the seasoning was on point, loved it! The cornbread did not live up to expectations. It was under seasoned, no real distinctive sweetness, corn taste, saltiness or spicy enhancements. To be frank, it was bland. The Texas toast was not necessary and not toasted, maybe lightly which made it feel more stale than toasted.

The meats. The order was ribs, brisket, pork belly burnt ends and a link of sausage. Simple and to the point, sausage (made in house) was delicious and perhaps a touch high in salt, just a touch, but really enjoyed it! The pork ribs were outstanding, truly and definitely something worth a return visit. The rub had a great balance of salt, spice and sweetness, delicious! The pork belly burnt ends were tasty, very tasty, except two of the three pieces were all fat. I ate a piece of the fat and it was very good, but it was a small piece and rich enough that a small piece was enough. The rest of that piece and the second were tossed at meal end. Finally the brisket, if scoring out of 10, its a 6.5 to 7.5. Tender, maybe. Tasty, not really, no pepper, no salt and very little smoke flavour. That pink smoke ring was noticeably absent. (See picture)

The service was outstanding, the atmosphere is great! Having smokers out back make it legitimate Texas BBQ and for all the trouble they went through with the city to get this done, kudos to Golden Horseshoe for their incredible efforts.

I will go back, BBQ is finicky and always a challenge. Ambient temperatures dropped over the last few days, line ups started to lessen recently and perhaps variables have an effect. For the ups I mentioned a return visit is in the future!

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By Adam Silverman on October 26, 2025 Verified by Google

Golden Horseshoe BBQ is the best barbecue in Toronto. The brisket was the best I’ve ever had: melt-in-your-mouth, deeply smoked, and flat-out better than Terry Black’s in Dallas or any barbecue I’ve eaten in the US. It’s also significantly better than Adamson’s. The sausage was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten it was snappy, juicy, perfectly seasoned. The turkey was moist and extremely tasty, not an afterthought. Sides were excellent: the alone corn was amazing and the mac and cheese was creamy. The ribs were cooked perfectly with a clean bite and lacquered bark. Save room for dessert: the banana pudding was the best thing silky, nostalgic, unforgettable. If you’re searching for the best barbecue in Toronto, Golden Horseshoe BBQ is by far the place to go. This Toronto BBQ review sums it up: world-class brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, and sides. I’ll be returning.

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By Tonya Potter on October 6, 2025 Verified by Google

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Absolutely incredible BBQ!

A group of friends and I came to Golden Horseshoe BBQ after drooling over their Instagram stories — and it did not disappoint! We literally tried every item on the menu, and every single piece of meat was cooked to perfection. Juicy, tender, and packed with flavour.

The sides were just as impressive — the chili was hands down the best I’ve ever had, and the mac and cheese was the perfect mix of cheesy and flavourful. The homemade pickles? Unreal. I even begged the owner for the recipe (still waiting, haha!).

Every bite was worth the wait, and we’ll happily make the hour-long drive again soon. If you haven’t tried this place yet — you’re missing out!

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By Victor Lam on October 2, 2025 Verified by Google

Definitely a gem in the city that serves great Texas BBQ. The staff here is super friendly and have great personalities of their own (the guy cutting the meat especially). The atmosphere of this restaurant is well done and the amenities are great. It is really cool to see the smokers outside the windows.

The two free sauces that they offer are both amazing in their own way. I orded about half pound of each meat (except the chicken) and each meat was great. The sausage links were definitely the star of the show and had the most flavour. The burnt ends were very flavorful, the brisket had amazing texture and I do like that they serve the full rib. However the pulled pork was a little disappointing and dry but nothing that the sauce couldn't fix. Overall I'd definitely come back for yhe sausage and to try the sides (:

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By Vivian P on September 23, 2025 Verified by Google

This is hands down the best BBQ smokehouse in Toronto. We waited in line for about an hour, but that’s expected. If you want the best of the best, you’ve got to wait. They make a limited quantity each day, so it’s first come, first served.

Be sure to get the beef brisket and beef ribs. The meat is unbelievably tender, juicy, flavorful, and melts in your mouth.
The sausage was okay. A tad salty for me.
The pork ribs aren’t dry at all, juicy with great flavor. We arrived around 1 PM, and the burnt ends were already sold out.
Truly worth the wait!

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