50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Jacksonville

“We like to go on Friday night for the ribs. MICHAEL.Y. Was an awesome waiter. Very friendly and came back to the table several times to make sure we were taken care of Sonny’s ribs. Never disappoint.“

“1st time visitor LIFETIME fan!!! The food was absolutely AMAZING! Had the brisket, ribs, brussel sprouts and poppers. Hands down best ever! Put Memphis BBQ to shame and that’s saying something. The sauces were delicious. Service impeccable and the vibe was perfect. Servings were abundant and The young man at the counter helping us was A+++. This is MUST visit on my next trip to JAX. Make sure to order a Caparito.“

“STEVEN! We loved having Steven as our server today. He was so fun to interact with and as always the food hits every single time, it's my 6 year old daughter's favorite restaurant and a must for anyone who comes to visit us from out of town.“

“the food was amazing and the service was great!! they treat u like family and went out of there way to take care of me and my family also gave me a gift card brownie and cheese cake for my birthday!! just absolutely amazing people at the town center location!“

“🔥 Hidden BBQ Gem in Jacksonville – Authentic Smoke, Huge Portions, and the Best Collards You’ll Ever Have ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – First Visit to The Butt Hutt Smokehouse (Jacksonville, FL) Stopped in tonight while passing through Jacksonville on my way to Tampa for work — and I’m really glad I did. We got there around 6:40 on a Sunday evening. The place was busy but we still found parking and plenty of outside tables, and we ended up at the bar. Service started strong — our bartender Jacob was friendly, helpful, and quick to make recommendations. Later in the meal, we found out he’s also the owner and pitmaster, which honestly explains a lot about the pride and attention to detail that came through in everything. I ordered the 3 Meat Platter ($18) with Sliced Brisket, Smoked Turkey, and Pork Ribs, plus sides of Baked Beans with Sausage and Collard Greens, served with Garlic Texas Toast (not pictured). My coworker ordered the Burnt Ends Platter with Fried Okra and another helping of beans, and we also tried the Homemade Bacon — as to be expected here, it’s from the butt and not the belly. Thick little piggy nuggets of yummy. Everything was served classic-style on butcher paper over a metal tray. Portions were bigger than expected for the menu price points, and the food came out quick but not too quick. All the meats are smoked over pecan wood, giving a smooth, balanced flavor. • Brisket: 9/10 — tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced without being over-smoked. • Turkey: great flavor and really showcased the homemade sauces. • Ribs: my favorite — great smoke and cooked-on sauce. • Bacon: thick, savory, and pure indulgence. • Collard Greens: 11/10 — best I have ever had. Flavor, tenderness, and added-in meat. Wow. • Toast: simple but super flavorful. Crisp. The vibe was authentic, chill, and laid back — the perfect kind of find that feels unassuming on first pull up, but then it just envelopes you into a transformative, legit meat experience. Between the food, service, and atmosphere, The Butt Hutt hits all the marks of a great local BBQ spot. First timer. Will be a second timer. Must-try: Collard Greens & Ribs. Next trip: Jerk Chicken and Wings (and of course, will double up on the side of collards).“

“I am writing to share how much my husband and I enjoyed our recent visit. We rarely dine out, and when we do, we hope for a special experience. After several recent disappointments elsewhere with poor service and food, your restaurant truly restored our faith in eating out.

Everything from the atmosphere to the service was wonderful, and the food was exceptional. It is rare to feel like we have received such great value for our money, and we truly appreciated the high standards your team maintains.

Thank you for a wonderful experience“

“Okay… Yellow Rose BBQ?? I get it now.

We got the Pitmaster Platter with brisket + turkey tacos, a Texas Rosebud (and I’m not exaggerating when I say I could eat like 12 of those), plus fries, mac and cheese, and elote pasta salad.

The brisket… I’m being so serious when I say this is some of the best brisket I’ve ever had in my life. Like actually insane. So tender, so flavorful, didn’t need sauce at all. None of the meats did, which says everything.

The turkey was also SO good!! juicy, thick, not dry at all (which is rare for turkey tbh). I don’t even usually care about turkey like that but this?? yeah, this is the only place I’ll eat turkey from.

THE SAUSAGE IS ALSO WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF. You know those sausage snap videos on instagram??? Yeah they’re so good you’ll turn into a glizzy gobbler real quick lol

And what makes this even better is my best friend (who put me on) is from Texas and is super picky about her BBQ… so this had high expectations and it still exceeded them.

I literally cannot stop thinking about this food. Like it’s a problem.

I will 100% be back 😭🔥“

“Heather gives us the best service every time come, love her!“

“Did anybody notice the Sweet Little girl that worked at Woodys on Saturday, and Sunday. She is Jayna and Brittany's niece. Only been employed a few weeks and already keeping up with Chelsea, Marie, and Theresa. Really does a great job. Thomas Bobbitt“

“Tremendous barbecue is always good food good vibes. Customer service is amazing. The location is good. Anytime I come to Jacksonville. I have to stop tremendous.“

“Stopped by on our way to watch some high school football. Worth a visit!“

“Fantastic lunch spot! Every bite was perfectly seasoned and cooked.“

“In a time when service has disappeared quality of food has left the building, the wife and I had a great lunch at Sonny’s. The food and service were both great.“

“Family tried this place 2 weeks ago and have been back 3 more times. The ribs are seasoned great and fall off the bone delicious 🤤 Everything is good portions and made good southern style. They were so great with my Aunt’s birthday dinner party with 17 people in the party“

“They did a fantastic job catering for my daughter’s wedding. Serving approximately 250 people. Food was great!!!“

“Taste tested a rib...... it will make you slap your momma and her ancestors. best darn rib I have ever had in my 47 years . cant wait to try the chicken and collards. go check em out right next to Harold's meat market at lem Turner rd and dunn ave. DELICIOUS, NOTHING BETTER!!!!!!!!! Support the locals!!!!!“

“Have ate at your food truck many times but this was first time here (Mandarin). Very tasty as always. Will be back!!“

“Awesome food from Seafood to Barbecue, everything on the menu is delicious! As well as a very clean environment, I highly recommend!“

“Best BBQ around !! Awesome brisket and pulled pork !! The pickle salad is also a favorite!!! Can’t wait to see you around our parts again on Philips Hwy !!“

“Original mustard sauce is excellent!“

“Best BBQ in Jax, the smoked cabbage is a must and the city sauce on the meat!💙“

“Friendly wait staff. We enjoyed the food as well.“

“Hit ‘em up Fish Friday! My wife had the pull pork & I did the fish meal with mac ‘n cheese & green beans! You know the food is good when no one’s talking while you’re eating! I plan on running thru the whole menu! Outstanding food, service! Will definitely be returning.“

“I was traveling near Baldwin for work and randomly decided to stop in for lunch at Cousin Willie’s. Honestly, the best decision I made that day. This place is such a hidden gem in Baldwin.

Gina was extremely attentive and friendly. She asked thoughtful questions about my order that you’d usually only hear at fine dining spots, which really stood out to me.

The food was fresh, well seasoned, and absolutely worth the price. Everything tasted made to order and full of flavor. I enjoyed it so much that I came back the very next day for another round.

You will not be disappointed stopping here. Highly recommend if you’re anywhere near Baldwin.“

“pulled pork mac bowl is out of this world. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!“

“new managment has taken over this location we are doing our very best to make this old bbq place the best ever .We are looking forward to 5 stars all across the board .“

“Our server was Candy, she was very helpful and patient with us, the food was very good, the ribs were a little dry but very tasty, what will make us return customers was the server. SHE WAS AWESOME. Thank you Candy for making us feel more like family than customers. Well done“

“Let me tell you something lol when I found out they were still open I made it my business to go 2 days in a row when I came back to Duval. I was introduced to Wing in the early 90’s. My friends and I would walk to Wing on our Summer Breaks from John E. Ford elementary. 3 Wings, piece of bread and Curly fries with hot sauce and ketchup please!!! Always fresh and perfect size! I glad they’re still in motion cause the food still tastes great. I can still pull the meat off the bone easily! And I was today years old when I found out their Name lol cause we just called it “The Wing Place” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place is overall amazing! Our server was Armin and he provided exceptional service and added to the overall enjoyment of our dining experience. He was very thorough explaining the menu and made some excellent suggestions . The burnt ends were the best we have had! My husband had pulled pork shoulder and I had the St Louis spare ribs and neither of us needed sauce. The meat was tender and full of flavor. The sides were great and the sweet tea was fantastic! If you are looking for some great bbq, this is the place!!“

“As recommended by a friend, we tried this place for dinner tonight for the first time and we enjoyed it a lot. The portions were good for the price. Food came out fast. Our server was good pleasant and quick. I would go back for some more good BBQ again!“

“Good venue for shows!!! Have been there several times and enjoyed myself every time. Seen bands like Soulfly, Obituary, and Suffocation there among others! The staff at the bar and front doors are always cool and considerate as well!“

“Man.. I make the trip from Palm Coast any time I get the chance: by far the best barbecue I've had since I came to Florida: last couple times I went y'all haven't had any sweet tea - I need that in my life.“

“My grandson and I visited and we really enjoyed the smoked wings - full of flavor. Rachel was very attentive and can't wait to come back!“

“Pastiche did another fabulous event for me last night! Their food and service is Top shelf! Natalia took great care of us Thank you Debra!“

“My party of 4 ordered the Whole Hog for $48. You get 4 sides and the meats. It was weird getting 3 Ribs so one of us had to do without a rib. The presentation of the platter of meat for the Hog was sloppy. Our server Vic. S. Was very pleasant but had to ask her for drink refills and plates for the Whole Hog.“

“The food and service were as impeccable, as usual. The Salmon was delicious, grilled and beautiful. It's my birthday, so we had to go to one of my favorite restaurants. Always a great experience. Thanks to Jordan our server. PS The pineapple upside down cake was incredible! I haven't had that in years. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Great customer service!!! April is an awesome waitress!!’“

“I visited this place for the first time on 10/1, the food was fresh and the taste was out of this world. It was succulent, moist, extremely tender melt in your mouth good. I returned the very next day and purchased the same thing , just to make sure my tastebuds did not deceive me, and after day 3 I was completely hooked. This has become my new go to barbecue spot!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“I had been wanting some grilled/smoked wings for a while...finally was able to get some from Monroe's and I have to say that they were well worth it 👌 😋 😍 🥰 🤩 will be back very soon“

“Portion size was a little smaller than usual when we sit at the bar. Had the Bird Dog. Usually more turkey. Service was amazing as always. Food was delicious despite being left wanting more. Incredible atmosphere like you expect in a good 'que joint. Favorite lunch spot.“

“So happy we decided to give Bono's a try. I couldn’t decide what to eat first and what to eat last. The Brunswick stew...ummmm! The brisket....ummmmm! The turkey....ummmmm! Everything was on point. Moist, perfectly seasoned, tender, just right!

We will definitely be back!

Oh yeah, the customer service was top-notch!“

“Amazing food, amazing culture amazing everything when I took the first bite of my sandwich it was amazing. In my opinion the only reason why I left a four-star atmosphere is because it's crowded with other restaurants. It should be bigger.“

“If I could they would get 10☆!!!! Purchased the rib and wing combo with the sweet heat sauce.... MAGNIFICENT! I didn't even make it in the door before my wife was eating wings out of my plate. Portion was enough to make me full and have enough for lunch the next day..... only complaint is..... I wanted more mac and cheese!!“

“Delicious breakfast and great coffee selection!! Thank you 😊“

“My work brought it in catered. There was brisket, sausage, mac n cheese, coleslaw and beans. I read reviews prior to making my plate. I put a little of everything on my plate to try. Everything was good. Maybe not outstanding, but good. Although, the beans do taste like they're just Bush beans from a can.“

“Awesome food. definitely worth it. Will be back!!“

“2nd time coming, food was FANTASTIC again. My stepmother said the calamari is the best she has ever had. This woman knows her seafood. I had the oysters and grilled fish. Absolutely amazing. Everyone I have had the pleasure of talking with has been so friendly and cheerful. I have found my new seafood place.“

“LOVE Kingmaker. We bring our toddler here on weekends. There is tons of room for her to run around. There is akids play area, pool tables, outdoor area with terf. Perfect way to get some food, drinks, and enjoy an afternoon. Tap room is quieter, has great seating, and close to the beer. They have board games!“