About

Welcome to Billy Dick’s Barbecue

We are the BBQ restaurant in Barrie for Authentic Canadian Craft Barbecue.

We serve tender, flavourful, smoky BBQ meats. Our sauces and sides are house-made. Our dry rubs are crafted and prepared in-house.

Located in the heart of downtown Barrie at 29 Dunlop St. West.

We guarantee friendly service and a passionate commitment to quality BBQ. We are proud to serve our customers tender, juicy brisket, pulled pork, spare ribs, turkey breast, and more BBQ, with weekly specials.

Our process is slow‑smoked in our commercial Fast Eddie cooker and crafted with our dry rub preparation.

We Never Ask for 5-star Google Reviews

Every review is genuine praise for the passion and quality we have in serving the best BBQ!

We have received overwhelmingly positive reviews for our tender, juicy brisket, perfectly smoked ribs, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly special, and flavorful pulled pork. Customers call Billy Dick’s Barbecue a "hidden gem" restaurant for authentic Canadian craft BBQ.

Our customers highly recommend our family platters for dinner, party platters for catering small events, sandwiches, and our signature house-made sides, Barbecue Beans and Apple Dill Coleslaw.

Our Story

At Billy Dick’s, barbecue isn’t just food — it’s a way of bringing people together with the best BBQ you’ve likely ever had.

Alex Kennedy is a master at his craft, who obsessively perfects every cut of meat and every side, using his signature house‑made rubs, sauces, and recipes that deliver balanced smoke, rich flavour, and absolute BBQ goodness you’ll crave. From the first slice of brisket to the last bite of our signature Apple Dill Coleslaw, we focus on authenticity and hospitality in every meal served.

Whether you’re dining at our restaurant in downtown Barrie, grabbing a meal to go, or visiting Barrie for a day trip at the waterfront, Billy Dick’s Barbecue is where neighbours, friends, and visitors come to enjoy genuine barbecue made with heart.

What We’re Known For

• Authentic Craft Barbecue: Slow‑smoked beef brisket, spare ribs, pulled pork and turkey breast with flavourful bark and tender texture.

• House‑Made Sides & Sauces: Everything from our signature apple dill coleslaw to our tangy barbecue and mustard sauces is made in‑house for bold, balanced flavour.

• Dry Rub: No sauce, no mess. You control the calories and sauces on your protein.

• 0g Added Sugar: Our Brisket and Turkey use only dry rubs. No hidden sugars, no glazes.

• Seed-Oil Free: We use wood pellets, smoke, and natural animal fats. Period.

• Fries: We serve fresh-cut fries cooked in beef tallow.

• Hundreds of 5‑star reviews: from barbecue fans near and far, we’ve become a must‑visit stop for BBQ lovers in Barrie and beyond.

• Top‑Rated Local Favourite: With hundreds of 5‑star reviews from barbecue fans near and far, we’ve become a must‑visit stop for BBQ lovers in Barrie and beyond.

• Friendly service and excellent service: Many reviews note that the owner is friendly and passionate about barbecue.

• Unique catering: Not all catering is created equal. At Billy Dick’s Barbecue, we do things the same way we do in our restaurant: authentic barbecue, cooked low and slow, with no shortcuts, that’s guaranteed to be tender and juicy catering.

We are more than just a BBQ restaurant — We Cater Events

When hunger hits get BBQ — real smoke, real flavour, no shortcuts.

We also bring the BBQ experience to your events!

From weddings and corporate functions to family celebrations, our catering services bring authentic smoked barbecue to events of all sizes — with convenient options for parties, platters, and large‑group meals.

We also host events and parties as a downtown Barrie event venue. We allow outside catering, although we’re not sure why you’d want it!

Barrie Catering that’s actually different

Many caterers prepare food in advance and reheat it on-site.

Our catering is built around properly smoked meats, finished so they stay tender, juicy, and full of flavour when served. From brisket and pulled pork to ribs and turkey, everything is seasoned with our house rubs, smoked with care, and paired with sides and sauces we make in-house.

What truly sets our catering apart is tenderness and flexibility. Whether you’re hosting a backyard party, wedding, corporate lunch, or large community event, we help you choose portions, tender proteins, and sides that actually make sense for your group — not a one-size-fits-all package.

We’re also known for reliability and consistency. When you book Billy Dick’s Barbecue catering, you’re getting the same food and standards that earned us loyal regulars and five-star reviews in Barrie — just scaled up for your event.

If you want catering that tastes as if it came straight from the smoker, not a warming tray, you’ve found the right place.

Visit Us in Downtown Barrie

Find us located at 29 Dunlop St. West, Barrie, Ontario. Perfect for dine‑in, takeout, or pickup. We’re proud to be part of downtown Barrie’s vibrant culinary scene and look forward to serving you unforgettable barbecue soon.