Family-run Huntsville smokehouse serving Texas-style barbecue from the historic train station at 26 Station Road, with smoker meats, stacked sandwiches, burgers, platters, sides, catering, and summer live-music energy.

Downtown Huntsville's Lake of Bays brewhouse is best for craft beer, burgers, wings, trout tacos, plant-based pub options and casual group meals on Main Street.

Competition-style barbecue in Muskoka, built around low-and-slow brisket, St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, tacos, poutines, mac and cheese, and group-friendly takeout platters.