Popular Pennsylvania Eatery Named 'Best Barbecue Restaurant' In The State

Every state claims to have the best BBQ, and frankly, we’re not here to argue...we’re here to eat.

Whether you're a brisket believer, a pulled pork purist, or someone who thinks sauce is a side dish and not a lifestyle, there’s one spot in Pennsylvania that rises above the rest. It’s the kind of place where the smoke clings to your clothes (in a good way), the ribs fall off the bone with a wink, and the coleslaw knows its supporting role.

Now, full disclosure, we didn’t personally sample the goods (as much as we wanted to dive face-first into a plate of ribs). But between rave reviews, local legends, and the kind of reputation that makes mouths water on sight, this spot has earned its title fair and square.

One Pennsylvania BBQ joint indefinitely rules them all, so grab a napkin (or five), because things are about to get saucy!

According to a list compiled by LoveFood, the best barbecue restaurant in Pennsylvania is Harvey’s Main Street BBQ in Mount Joy.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about the restaurant that serves the best barbecue in the state:

"You can’t go wrong with anything at Harvey’s Main Street BBQ, a dine-in barbecue restaurant run by competition-winning pitmaster Harvey Schademan. But if you’re struggling to choose, order The Decision Maker, which comes with pulled pork, chicken, ribs, brisket, Cajun sausage, two sides, and a roll. Try everything with the house barbecue sauce – a mixture of vinegar, butter, ketchup, and mustard."

Check out LoveFood for a continued list of the best barbecue joints across America.