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    Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q

    3.4 (74 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Southern
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    1/2 pound ribs
    Tish C.

    This was my first visit to Bono'. I went for the convenience of the location. I should have known better when I saw a drive-thru with a line almost to the road. How can a good BBQ have a drive-thru? Before I get on a tangent, I will say the burger was definitely the highlight for me. Now to the real story of it all. As you can see from the photos, the ribs were dry, like needed a gallon of water to wash them down dry. I have NEVER wife drench a piece of meat in so much sauce to make it palatable. Honestly, I don't know what I was expecting from a chain restaurant, lesson learned. When you see a drive-thru at a BBQ spot and must wait 10 minutes in line before you order, don't stop the car, press on the gas and go straight to the Bearded Pig.

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    Kat C.

    I was looking forward to some good barbecue food, but the only thing I ordered that was good was the corn on the cob everything else was bland. The meat was especially disappointing. The ribs were dry with barely any meat on them and the brisket was dry and flavorless. My doctor pepper tasted watered down. A waste of $25.... One of the most disappointing things about the meal was, it was barely warm. Everything on the plate was like that barely freaking warm.

    St Louis spare ribs, Sweet Corn Nuggets, Baked Beans n Yummy Buttery Toast
    H C.

    Man O Man!!!! Never thought Bono's be this GOOOOD! My Go to spot for now on!! Hands down this location n crew is exceptional! Thank You

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    2 months ago

    The food, atmosphere, and service is great. A good place to bring families and not too noisy. I have been coming here for about 20 years.

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    5 months ago

    The smoked brisket is out of this world in flavor & tenderness. It's soo good we order 1.5 lbs, fries, and squash. 5

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    4 months ago

    One of the best Bono's in jax. Yall are so kind and the food is always fresh and the portions are great. Thank you so much!

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    Great customer service....Salad was great meat cooked to perfection they greet they communicate thanks guys

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    So sorry that you did not have a good expereince

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    It's just always good. All of their locations. I've been going there since I was there paperboy in the early 60's

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    Thank you so much Mike! We look forward to serving you again.

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