KLUGE'S RUCKEN FIDICULOUS BBQ

Large serving size, great deals. The pulled pork sandwich was hefty!!! Service was quick and friendly. I normally am not a baked beans fan but I really liked theirs, they had a bit of a chile vibe, very good.

The brisket was bland, BBQ sauce out of a bottle taste, baked beans were ok, cuke salad, too many onions and the dressing looked and tasted like italian dressing. Not going back.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Good food! Friendly atmosphere. Worth a visit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ribs where tough and baked beans were more like chili beans. Really disappointed with the food, however the rib portions was plentiful.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Xavier was very kind and polite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went in after a long day, the food was awesome and the portions were great for the price. Our server Xavier even talked me into buying some to take home for later. Great place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and Xavier is such a professional young man! Keep up the good work!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eight of us went and each tried something different. We were all very pleased. Food was greatn atmosphere is light and our server, Xavier took great care of us! My husband loved the greens, too. And lets talk out that banana pudding. We left with fresh baked breads that were yummy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow! Just like the crab island location, the food is amazing! Try the beans too. Oh so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kluge’s Rucken Fidiculous BBQ is hands down the best BBQ in Fort Walton Beach! The ribs, pulled pork, and brisket are packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. Friendly service, generous portions, and a true down-to-earth local spot. If you’re craving authentic smoked barbecue in Fort Walton Beach, this is the place to go!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went to crab island and tried their boat location and 10/10 recommend. Walking taco was great and the shrimp was amazing !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Damn good large portions... Will make this my weekly stop!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

My wife and I visited Kluge’s Rucken Fidiculous BBQ on September 4, 2025, around 2pm. We had never been here before, but a friend gave us a gift card, so we figured it was the perfect excuse to check it out.

At first, we were a little confused—this place looks like an old run-down gas station from the outside. I’ve driven past it countless times without realizing there was BBQ inside. But once we stepped in, the owner greeted us personally and let us pick our seats. He explained that the theme was a true backyard cookout vibe—laid-back, homecooked, with bottled and canned drinks just like you’d grab at a friend’s BBQ.

The owner walked us through the menu and said every portion was hearty. He recommended the ribs, though I was torn between those and the pulled pork nachos. I ended up going with the smoked ribs (4 bones with 2 sides and a corn muffin) for $16—not a bad deal at all.

The ribs came out meaty, tender, and coated in a tangy sauce with just the right touch of spice. Definitely loaded with meat, and I’d rate them an 8/10 overall. For sides, I chose the Rucken Good Beans and potato salad. The beans leaned toward a mustard base with a little heat—unique but tasty. The corn muffin came with a choice of original or cheddar jalapeño. I tried the cheddar jalapeño, which was good, though the jalapeños could’ve been diced smaller for more even flavor. Still, my plate hit the spot and I’d order it again.

Now, my wife’s order was the star of the show: the pulled pork sandwich. This thing was massive—absolutely loaded with pork, more than she could finish. I tried part of it and instantly understood why she loved it. The sauce was perfect, the pork was tender and plentiful, and the portion size for the price was insane. Honestly, I’d come back just for that sandwich.

Overall, this spot is a hidden gem. The food is generous and flavorful, the owner is down-to-earth, and the atmosphere really does feel like hanging out at a friend’s backyard BBQ. If you’re looking for a quick dinner date or just some solid BBQ at a fair price, I’d highly recommend giving this place a try. We’ll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped by the pontoon boat at Crab Island and got some tacos for the group. Best location ever, with walk up service in a few feet of water between Destin and Okaloosa

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Met the owner at the door and he was really nice and talkative. They started out on crab island and then outgrew that and decided to open a store front. They also partner with the local One Hopeful Place to give meals to the people there for good behavior. It’s a small mom and pop style place. The food was freaking amazing I got the BBQ Nachos and my girlfriend got the loaded potato. It was super fresh and delicious. I couldn’t eat it all because it was so much food. We’re gonna have to get some banana pudding to go.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5