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    Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q

    3.8 (72 reviews)
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    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Clyde E.

    Food was great. Nice portions. Good atmosphere. Worth a trip!! I asked for onion rings. Weren't on menu but they had them. Almost ordered a second plate. They were great!

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    Rob H.

    The service was great. Amanda was very nice. All the meats and sides were very good. I didn't try it myself but my son said the fried corn was amazing.

    Neil M.

    Dawn is such a great server and a very pleasant atmosphere. The food is also very tasty. Can't go wrong with the sausage or brisket. Don't forget to order the corn nuggets!

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    Cayla T.

    We ended up at this Bono's after going to another nearby and being ignored by staff. THIS Bono's is possibly the best in town. It's very clean and airy but still has that BBQ vibe. Service is excellent and all the servers are kind and help one another. Our food came quickly and accurately. So much bang for your buck, too! I'll definitely be back to this Bono's - and only this one - again!

    BIG onion rings!
    Vanessa T.

    Really surprised there is no reviews for this Bono's!?! I can kinda see how it could get over shadowed by the town center, there are so many great options to eat at there! Anywho...this Bono's is located right outside of the town center very close to the JTB ramp. It's nice and newer inside and your greeted by the smell of bbq meat and smoke when you enter. All Bono's taste pretty much the same to me, but everything we tried here was good, I particularly love their smoked turkey, it's juicy and full of flavor. A side note to mention is the onion rings were ridiculously good, HUGE pieces of real onion battered and fried up. They were served with no sauce and before I could ask for some kind of dipping sauce, our server gave us a whole bottle of ranch and suggested mixing ranch and the original bbq sauce together, delish!!

    Their sweet tea is perfect!
    Nyla S.

    I have to do a compare and contrast when it comes to this particular review. I just had Bono's for the first time yesterday and I was mad at myself for waiting for so long. The other Bono's was packed today so we drove to this one. The employees were nice and the food was at our table way quicker than the other Bono's, also the sweet tea was better too. But, in my opinion the other Bono's wins simply because their St. Louis Ribs were seasoned better, the beef brisket was better, so were their baked beans and the fries, This Bono's is hands down the nicer location, but the other one has more history especially since they've been using the same pit since 1952. Sometimes we sacrifice the meal for the decor of a restaurant but when it comes to certain things we must weigh out the pros and cons. I will be a regular at the other location. Even though this meal wasn't bad, it just wasn't the same.

    Michelle D.

    Not bad. I'm stuffed. Had the shredded cheese dump fries. Enjoy the next day. Went back again to order the same thing.

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    The pork was amazing! I was on business travel and this place was ordered in for lunch and did not disappoint!

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    Amazing wings, came out super hot and will definitely be returning. Service was friendly and our 25 wings came out better then expected.

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    Went to the one on beach blvd. food was great. Had the brisket once and then the ribs. Doesn't disappoint. Service is great as well

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    Decent barbecue but the portions are horrendously small!...I'd bag this place and go to Mojos any day!!

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    Love Bono's we go all the time. Wish they'd bring the fried mushrooms and onion rings back.

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    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

    The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

    4.6
    (264 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    Thanks going out to Butt Hutt Sweepstakes by Jacksonville Fun, Eats and Drinks that I won. It was a…read more"Four Pack" win. So, I invited my roommate', Ernie, my friends Arlynn and Joe to join us. We had brisket, pulled pork, two large sides, Texas toast, and four drinks. Then Ernie ordered a side of fries and Arlynn and Noe ordered two large sides(come slaw and Mac n cheese)of BBQ Baked beans. We met at 2pm, after the lunch crowd was gone. I loved the murals all around the building on Roosevelt Blvd(near Edgewood exit). Parking was fine. I went in and told the Waitress I was there a little early. When everyone was there, I went up and ordered. Everyone employee was so nice. The BBQ & sides were delicious. The sweet tea was very good. Now that know exactly where they're located-I will be back soon for more great food and warm atmosphere. Thanks going out to the Owner and staff that served us.

    If you are a meat lover, this is your place! My husband wanted to go here for Father's Day and Oh…read moreMy.... At soon as I saw the menu, I knew it why. They have inside and outside seating area. We order the two meat plates, french fries with bacon, and a taco plate. The brisket and burnt ends were delicious. The chicken had a lot of flavor and loved it the cilantro lime coleslaw. The shredded pork was ok, it needed more flavor, maybe so you can eat with the sauces they have at the table. Service was fast. Good place to try if you don't have high cholesterol lol

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    Bar countertop
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    Lots of outside seating. But a bit too hot for that right now lol.

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    Lots of outside seating. But a bit too hot for that right now lol.
    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4.0
    (786 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Best BBQ in Jacksonville. Period…read more In my 6 week trip to Jax, I sought out some BBQ joints. Now, I'm no connoisseur, I am not from an elite BBQ region and I know that Jacksonville is not a BBQ go to area. But that said, I tried a few places in the region and 4 Rivers is the only spot I'd repeat visit. Service is friendly and prompt, and they were helpful with putting me on their best items. The brisket was moist, tender and flavorful. The ribs? To die for. Best I've had in Florida. The burnt ends are a combination of brisket and pork, which compliments one another nicely. I loved the beans! The corn was the only thing I found lacking, tasted too much like canned corn for my taste. Their nice seating area is big and welcoming and they have numerous sauces for you. We really enjoyed the blueberry bbq over by the fountain drinks. It went well with the ribs! Overall, must visit for Jax! Thanks guys! See you soon!

    I ordered 4 Rivers for catering for the first time yesterday. The driver brought the food on time…read moreand in a hot box. He unloaded the trays and set them up for me. The food smelled amazing. People kept poking their heads in the room saying they could smell it when they got off the elevator. All of the food looked good. I made my own little food name cards to go in front so people knew what they were looking at. I do prefer when caterers provide those name cards. I will say that 4R did write what each thing was on the top of the lids, so I knew what it was prior to opening them. We got: salad, cornbread, pulled pork, Texas sausage, beef brisket, vegan burnt ends, mac and cheese, baked beans, and banana dream pudding. Salad looked good and came with all the toppings and 2 dressings. The cornbread looked and tasted amazing. 10/10 Everyone loved the pulled pork. By far the favorite. The Texas sausage smelled amazing. The beef brisket wasn't how I expected. The top layer looked fine, but the layers underneath were sitting in grease and looked to have a ton of fat on them. I've never had beef brisket before, so I'm unsure if that's normal. But to me, it didn't look good. The vegan burnt ends were so good. I actually questioned if it was actually meat (I don't eat pork anymore). I even had someone try it and only told them it was burnt ends and they didn't notice it wasn't meat. 10/10 Mac and cheese was good. Baked beans looked and smelled amazing. The banana dream pudding was 10/10 on appearance. Literally perfection; however, I tried it thinking it was regular banana pudding with extra toppings on it, but I was wrong. It almost had a lemony taste to it. I, personally, did not care for it and only had one bite. I went back and looked and it doesn't mention lemon, but it did not taste like regular banana pudding. There's something else in there, just not sure what it is. Overall, I would definitely order 4 Rivers again. They had excellent delivery, food had excellent presentation, and most of it was really good.

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    From left to right, Texas sausage, pulled pork, beef brisket
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    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ

    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ

    4.6
    (692 reviews)
    17.7 mi
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    The food was fantastic I'd recommend anyone to go, service was excellent, I was totally blown away…read moreat the quality, and the plane was so clean and well taken care of.

    Up date March 2006. Woodpecker's is still fantastic!…read moreNice BBQ joint atmosphere, great service, and supreme barbecue. Prices are good. My family, the six of us, most who live very close, my wife and I, visiting from CA, made our usual visit to Woodpecker's during an "around Florida" vacation. We visited many spots of my youth between Jax & St. Petersburg while dining at old favorites and several BBQ joints along the way. Without a doubt, Woodpecker's Backyard Barbecue was the best by far. The last time we were there, the turkey stole a show as it was the best turkey I have ever eaten in a barbecue restaurant. This time the brisket was the number one meat, equalling or bypassing any I have had anywhere, even in the many Texas joints we have tried. It was right up there with Franklin's and other top Texas offerings. All of their meats were extremely good. Their sides are very interesting as well as good tasting utilizing a lot of dátil pepper to flavor several and add a little bite of spice. My only wish is that it was closer than the 2547 miles away that it is. If you are anywhere near woodpecker's backyard, barbecue, go. Go. Go. You will not regret it.

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    Ribs that were part 1 of 2 different meats.  The pieces were huge and delicious!
    Ribs that were part 1 of 2 different meats. The pieces were huge and delicious!
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    Backwood Meat Smokers

    Backwood Meat Smokers

    4.1
    (14 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Brisket and pulled pork were very good, and I really liked the baked beans and mac and cheese. Good…read moreseasoning on everything. I really wish they had the sauce bottles on the side so I can mix and match what I wanted, instead they just give you one cup for the whole meal. Also a bit disappointed that they sent us a menu ahead of time but the prices went up when they got here. Still, the food was great and the service was friendly, so if they came back I would probably get them again.

    Backwood Meat Smokerz came to my neighborhood this evening and boy am I glad they did! I received…read morean email this afternoon from the homeowners association so I Googled Backwood and found a Facebook page. There were several five-star reviews on FB but nothing on Yelp. As soon as I walked out of my house I smelled the smoker. As soon as I saw brisket on the menu it was a no-brainer. The sides can change daily. Today featured baked beans and three cheese mac and cheese, yes please! My order was served quickly and the owner was friendly. As soon as I was handed my food I was overwhelmed by the yummy aroma. When I came in the house my dog and doggy guests were super excited to see me, aka, they wanted my dinner lol! The brisket was tender and juicy with a nice smoky flavor. I also loved dipping in the Carolina style sauce. The baked beans were tangy and delicious with a little kick. And the mac and cheese was cheesy. My only complaint was I'm use to larger portions of meat. Although, I do understand meat prices have raised in the past year or so. I will absolutely stop by Backwood again so I can try a different protein. Thanks for serving our neighborhood!

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    Backwood Meat Smokers
    Beef brisket & smoked turkey, $19. Meats had good flavor. I didn't like the Mac & chs. Portion is small for the price.
    Beef brisket & smoked turkey, $19. Meats had good flavor. I didn't like the Mac & chs. Portion is small for the price.
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    bb.q Chicken Jacksonville

    4.3
    (99 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    Originally saw in Lotte but I got done grocery shopping I forgot to go back to order so I stopped…read moreat this location on the way home. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I placed an order to go. I never been and was unfamiliar with the flavors and the lady was so sweet and let me try a flavor. I stayed to just getting the wings for now but there were lots of other food items I plan to go back and try. I did have to wait a while for the wings because they make them fresh so I wasn't complaining. By the time I got home, put groceries away, the wings still had a good crunch and flavorful. The galbi sauce is sweet, kinda reminds me of sweet and chili without the chili. The restaurant looked like they had a crowd before I walked in but the host was keeping it clean while I was looking for through the menu. Definitely going back to eat in and try some new stuff.

    I came here with my best friend to have some fried chicken because I have been wanting some, and…read moreshe said she loved this place and that it's good, so we went. We ordered sweet potato fries, onion rings, the honey garlic wings and the golden spicy wings. The chicken was delicious!!! Crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside, and packed with flavors. It paired so well with the radish when eating it together. Perfect match made in heaven :) The sweet potato fries and onion rings were good too, but my favorite was the honey garlic chicken! Next time I need to come back to try other things at this place other than chicken :)

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    bb.q Chicken Jacksonville
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