Follow the Smoke | 12 of the Best BBQ Joints in Tampa

Follow the smoke to what local BBQ Hall of Famer Ray Lampe, better known as Dr. BBQ, calls "..the only truly American cuisine," and sample what Tampa has to offer when it comes to the "art of the BBQ".  BBQ in Tampa is an art, a skill-set to be learned and perfected over time.  We are fortunate to have many dedicated practitioners among us, people experimenting with flavor profiles, and methods, as they perfect their brand. With the summer coming up about to explode across the Bay area what better time than now to suggest you relax while passing the tongs to an expert.  Call today,  pre-order for the holiday, or swing by soon to sample the best Barbecue in Tampa Bay for your next lunch or dinner.  

Though not complete, Follow the Smoke | 12 of the Best BBQ Joints in Tampa is a list of great BBQ joints found locally, some you may know, others probably not! Discover the differences, try them all; we double-dog dare ya!  

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BBQ is something you 'enjoy', NOT just 'something you eat'. Involving all the senses from the first smell to the look, to the sound of joyous people about us, to that first soft, savory bite; with gooey hands, we wipe the corners of our mouths and smile. Good BBQ does that.  So follow that smoke, and get your hands on the best BBQ in Tampa Bay today!

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