Cherry Street Bar-B-Que

Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is a barbecue restaurant at 275 Cherry Street in Toronto's Port Lands, Ontario, Canada, listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Bib Gourmand. The cooking is smoked barbecue, built on slow-cooked meats, with smoked brisket named as a signature dish. Brisket is typically sliced to order and served by weight or on a plate with sides; exact cuts, sides and sauces vary, so the current menu should be checked. The setting is casual and meat-focused, with a busy, informal atmosphere, communal energy and no dress code. Guests often order a platter to share, which suits groups and makes the meal sociable, and beer or other simple drinks are the usual accompaniment. Typical spend is about CAD 30-60 per person, roughly USD 22-43, depending on how much meat and how many sides are ordered. Barbecue restaurants often run out of popular cuts later in the day, so arriving earlier at lunch or in the early evening reduces the risk of missing the brisket. Visitors should check the restaurant's website for its current booking platform, as some Toronto restaurants use OpenTable, Resy or Tock and others operate on a walk-in basis; groups should confirm in advance. The Cherry Street address is in the Port Lands, an industrial and waterfront area south-east of downtown that is quieter than the core and is reached by streetcar and bus along Cherry Street and Queen Street East, with taxis or ride-hailing being the simplest option after dark. The area is also close to the Distillery District, Corktown and the lakefront, so the meal can be combined with a walk through the east-end waterfront. Dietary needs, particularly vegetarian ones, should be confirmed, because the menu centres on smoked meat.