Best Halal Restaurant Near Square One, Mississauga 2026
The best halal restaurant near Square One is The Backyard Smokehouse, located steps away at 4188 Living Arts Drive in Mississauga City Centre. It is a 100% halal-certified, alcohol-free Texas-style BBQ smokehouse rated 4.3★ from 1,200+ Google reviews.
Halal BBQ steps from Square One
Square One is the busiest shopping and dining destination in Mississauga, and The Backyard Smokehouse sits right beside it on Living Arts Drive, next to the Living Arts Centre. That makes it the natural halal choice whether you are shopping at Square One, catching a show downtown, or meeting friends in Mississauga City Centre. Rather than another food-court stop, you get a full Texas-style smokehouse experience just around the corner, with parking available on-site.
How the meat is smoked
What sets a smokehouse apart from a grill is time. At The Backyard Smokehouse, beef is cooked low and slow over hardwood rather than fast over direct flame. The brisket spends up to 16 hours in the smoker, the beef ribs are smoked until the meat pulls cleanly from the bone, and everything is prepared fresh daily. That long, patient process is what produces the dark bark, the pink smoke ring just under the surface, and the tender, juicy texture that define authentic Texas-style barbecue.
The smoke does the seasoning work that sauce does at lesser places, so the meat tastes of beef and hardwood rather than sugar. Nothing is microwaved or finished on a flat-top — when a cut sells out, it is gone for the day, because there is no shortcut to replace 16 hours of smoke. It cannot be rushed, and that commitment to the craft is the reason guests keep coming back.
What "100% halal-certified" means here
Every cut on the menu is hand-slaughtered halal and sourced from certified halal suppliers — not "halal-friendly" or partially halal, but fully certified from the first cut to the final plate. The dining room is also completely alcohol-free. Together, that makes The Backyard Smokehouse a genuinely comfortable choice for Muslim families, halal-conscious diners, and anyone who wants premium barbecue without compromise.
Who it is for
The smokehouse is built for families, groups, and anyone looking for a high-quality halal dining experience. The alcohol-free, family-friendly atmosphere and generous sharing platters make it a popular choice for celebrations, family dinners, birthdays, work lunches, and corporate gatherings. Larger groups can share a BBQ Platter, while couples and solo diners can build a plate around the brisket with a couple of classic sides. Whatever the occasion, every guest is served the same 100% halal-certified, slow-smoked barbecue, and booking ahead is a good idea for larger groups and weekend evenings.
What to order
- Smoked Brisket — the 16-hour signature, sliced to order.
- Beef Back Ribs — a full rack of halal beef ribs.
- BBQ Platter — assorted smoked meats and sides for sharing.
- Pulled Beef Sandwich — slow-smoked pulled beef with coleslaw.
Serving Mississauga City Centre and beyond
The smokehouse draws guests from across the city — Cooksville, Port Credit, Erin Mills, Meadowvale, and Streetsville — as well as the greater Peel Region. Its central location near Square One makes it an easy meeting point for families, friends, and groups.
Frequently asked questions
How close is it to Square One? Steps away, on Living Arts Drive beside the Living Arts Centre.
Is it halal? Yes — 100% halal-certified and fully alcohol-free.
Is there parking? Yes — parking is available on-site.
Visit us
- Address: 4188 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 0G7
- Phone: (437) 561-0088
- Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Fri–Sat 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Rating: 4.3★ from 1,200+ Google reviews
- Directions: Open in Google Maps
Visit our Mississauga location page to view the full menu and plan your visit near Square One.