Awards & Accolades
The Brisket Shoppe has earned a growing list of awards and accolades from right here in Tampa Bay to BBQ lovers across the country. Thanks for the top-tier Brisket rankings and shoutouts by respected food writers, pitmasters, and national barbecue publications. Our oak-smoked craft BBQ continues to get recognized far and wide. Every honor means a lot to us — not just as a badge of quality, but as a reflection of the passion and hard work that goes into every brisket, rib, and sausage we serve.
Voted Top 100 BBQ restaurants in the US, according to Yelp Elites
The Brisket Shoppe is proud to be recognized as one of Yelp’s Top 100 BBQ Restaurants in America — chosen by Yelp Elites and BBQ lovers from across the country!
From legendary brisket and smoky classics to unforgettable flavor in every bite, this national list celebrates the best barbecue destinations coast to coast. We’re honored to stand alongside some of the country’s most beloved smokehouses and incredibly grateful to our loyal customers and community for the support.
If you haven’t visited yet, now’s the perfect time to see what everyone’s talking about. Come hungry.
Tampa Bay Times list of Tampa Bay’s Top 50 Restaurants of 2025
So honored to be named one of the @tampabaytimes Top 50 Restaurants 2025. It feels so good to be recognized for our high-quality meat, West Tampa inspired recipes and ever-evolving menu.
Thank you to our growing BBQ Family, who continues to show up, chow down and spread the love.
VOTED BEST BRISKET in the "BEST OF THE BAY"
The excitement about The Brisket Shoppe is growing! Voted BEST RIBS is one of the highest honors knowing that the voters are customers! Come in and grab a slab and see why they are the best brisket in Tampa Bay!
Finalist for BEST TAMPA CHEF in the "BEST OF THE BAY"
Danny Hernandez, our owner and Pitmaster is a proud recipient of Finalist in the Best of the Bay for being the Best Chef in Tampa Bay!
Finalist in the BEST BBQ RESTAURANT in the "BEST OF THE BAY"
The excitement about The Brisket Shoppe is growing! We were voted as a finalist of the Best Barbeque Restaurant in Tampa voted for by Readers of Creative Loafing! We are proud to be listed among some of the best BBQ joints in mid-west Florida!
Finalist for Mac "n" CHEESE in the "BEST OF THE BAY"
Come by and grab a side of our Mac “N” Cheese and see why it was a finalist in the Best of the Bay!
The Brisket Shoppe makes The United States of Texas Barbecue: Honorable Mentions!
A Texas Monthly food critic has narrowed down his list of best Texas-style barbecue joints in the United States outside of Texas, which he says was no easy task! The Brisket Shoppe is honored to be among the best Texas BBQ Restaurants in the Nation!