Smoke. Fire. Family. Flavor.

Russell’s BBQ has been serving small-town pride and big-time flavor for nearly two decades, and we’re just getting started.

Small Town BBQ

Big Time Flavor

Always Dam Good

Small Town BBQ • Big Time Flavor • Always Dam Good •

Meet The Pitmasters

Russell’s BBQ is still run by the same family that started it all. Jon, Janna and Russell believe that food tastes better when it’s made with love, patience, and fire.

From the first backyard pit to national recognition, the Yorks have kept their hands in the smoke, doing things the old-school way, one slow-smoked rack at a time.


Jon York - Pitmaster & Owner
Janna York - Chef & Founder
Laura York - Owner
Russell York - The man. The myth. The legend.

Nearly 20 Years of Smoke, Sweat, and Sauce

A legacy this flavorful doesn’t happen overnight. Here’s how a backyard dream became the flavor that defines Pennsylvania BBQ.