Best Barbecue Restaurant in Vancouver

Lisa Bass

I encourage everyone to not only try the food , experience the atmosphere, but to truly support this business. Brandon is a stand up guy, and not only went out of his way to make us feel welcomed but took lots of time to explain where the meats come from, how he plans to expand and even helped celebrate my husbands ... birthday! The food was amazing! We visiting Texans highly approve. Thanks Brandon. Read More

Adrian Wright

I mean what can I say. As close to authentic TX Barbecue as I’ve had in the PNW. Everything was amazing from the drinks to the hospitality. So good we came right back the next day. Highly recommend.

Kathryn Adair

Cute Lil Victorian house with awesome decor. Delicious bbq! I will be back! I got the chopped brisket, the sausage ,corn salad and apple slaw. Has a changing table which is awesome!!!

Lisa Schmidt

This is an amazing NEW favorite place! We choose the Lil Pig Lil Pig signature pork sandwiches which are made with bread made fresh on site. The owner, Brandon, was present. He shared helpful information about the farming practices (we asked) that are utilized in sourcing ingredients and meats for the restaurant. We ... went home with the restaurant's signature Banana Bread Pudding (the sandwiches are generously filled with meat and we were very full after eating the sandwiches, so we had to take dessert home); WOW! It's worth a stop in just for Banana Bread pudding! There's plenty of room in the restaurant, so it's an easy spot to just stop in. No reservations needed. Read More

Keanu Sosa

Good vibes, good food. I especially love the upstairs portion of the place. Cool place to eat and chill. I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich with some root beer and corn bread.

Alicia Van Curler

The food was incredible and the service was exceptional!!

Danielle Dani

O-M-G … Hands-down THE BEST BRISKET ever !!! Wow !!!!!!!!!

CJ B

UPDATED REVIEW: The Shaw-Pig Redemption I don’t change my opinion of a restaurant lightly, but Lil Pig Lil Pig absolutely earned this update. I first visited shortly after they opened and gave them three stars. I enjoyed parts of the experience, but the execution wasn’t quite there yet. The potential was obvious; ... they just seemed to be finding their footing. I went back today, and this is the restaurant I knew they could become. I sat at the bar and met Nick, who was welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to talk about the restaurant. For lunch, I ordered the one-meat plate with smoked chicken and spicy rice, served with white bread, pickled onions, cucumber, and pickled jalapeños. The chicken was phenomenal—beautifully smoked, incredibly juicy, seasoned throughout, and finished with a slightly sweet honey glaze. It came with barbecue sauce, and I ordered an extra side of their golden sauce because I wanted to try everything. The funny part? I was almost finished with the chicken before realizing I had barely touched either sauce. The chicken simply didn’t need it. For barbecue, that says a lot. The spicy rice was rich, flavorful, and perfect with the smoked meat, while the pickled vegetables added the brightness and acidity that brought the plate together. I also ordered the Hog Wash, their take on an Old Fashioned made with pork-washed bourbon and finished with torched bacon. This wasn’t a gimmick—it was genuinely excellent: balanced, spirit-forward, and interesting without trying too hard. The bacon aroma adds another layer before you even take the first sip. I learned that Isaiah is behind their signature cocktail program, which made perfect sense. I’ve known Isaiah from Silverball Social in Vancouver, and he clearly knows what he’s doing behind a bar. Many of their signature cocktails are on tap, which initially made me wonder whether quality might be compromised. Not here. These drinks are dialed in, and most are around $10, which is remarkable for the quality. Cocktails like these could easily cost $16–$18 elsewhere. I respect that they’ve created something elevated while keeping it accessible. I also tried the strawberry mint cocktail, which was bright, refreshing, balanced, and dangerously easy to drink. Then I met Sam, their baker. He told me about their smoked cream cheese and peanut butter cinnamon roll, so naturally I had to try it. WOW. Rich, smoky, sweet, decadent, and completely different from a standard cinnamon roll. It was familiar, creative, and memorable. What stood out almost as much as the food was how proud everyone is of their work. When the bartender is excited about the cocktails, the baker is excited about the desserts, and the staff genuinely wants to tell you about what they’re serving, you feel that as a guest. They’ve also made thoughtful changes since opening, including removing peanuts from the coleslaw and refining other parts of the menu and operation. That tells me something important: they’re listening. Opening a restaurant is hard, especially while developing an identity and learning what guests respond to. Instead of digging in, they’ve listened, adjusted, and improved the execution. My first visit was a three-star experience with five-star potential. Today was the five-star experience. Nick, thank you for the hospitality. Isaiah, the cocktail program is seriously impressive, especially at that price point. And Sam, keep being proud of what you do—that pride comes through in the food, and that cinnamon roll was ridiculous. Lil Pig Lil Pig is becoming exactly what I hoped it would be: a real neighborhood spot where you can sit at the bar, enjoy a great cocktail, eat seriously good smoked food, and talk with people who care about what they’re serving. This place should be busy. Not because it’s new. Because it’s good. I’m extremely glad I came back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Read More

Deric Marshall

Good food, good vibes

Hopeless Ink Tattoo

Little Pig Little Pig has become one of my absolute favorite places. I have a lot of food allergies, which can make eating out pretty difficult, but the staff here knew every ingredient and took the time to make sure everything I ordered was safe for me to eat. That kind of knowledge and care is incredibly rare and ... means a lot. The best part is the food is absolutely incredible. I had such a great experience the first time that I’ve been back every week since. Amazing food, amazing people, and a place I can actually trust. I love these guys and can’t recommend Little Pig Little Pig enough. Read More

Connie Esteban

We enjoyed our pork specialties and 💋 lip stick on the pig cocktails at lunch 🎶

Lori H

Had a delicious lunch here on a Sunday at noon. Staff was friendly and helpful. You order at the counter, and after paying, you get a beeper to let you know when your food is ready. There are bussing stations both inside and outside for convenience. They have a few different seating areas both inside and outside, ... which gives a nice amount of privacy. Love that most seating areas outside are covered with plenty of shade. We ordered the 2 meat and 2 sides plate for $32. We chose smoked chicken breast and brisket for our meats, and cornbread and cabbage apple slaw for our sides. You also get to choose a couple dipping sauces. We chose the pimento cheese and maple ancho glaze. The food was absolutely delicious! The meat was smoky and moist. It had great flavor; it didn't need any sauces in my opinion. The coleslaw was really good; loved the apples and french fried onions on top for extra crunch. We really liked the dense cornbread as well. My hubby also ordered the Gin Trail flight for $10 and enjoyed it. Overall a great first visit. We're looking forward to our next one. Would definitely recommend. Read More