I thoroughly enjoyed this place! When you enter the restaurant, you are greeted with a delicious smell of BBQ. We were immediately excited. What was unique about this place is that it's actually both a BBQ restaurant and an Italian restaurant. Honestly, my two favorite things. Our waiter was nice & very attentive. For a starter, we ordered the garbage can nachos. Great portion size & I loved the cheese they used. This came out probably within 5-7 minutes of us ordering. For my meal, I ordered their Chicken Pesto Pasta. Wow! I would 100% order again. Everything was so fresh & the sauce was creamy. Highly recommend. Unfortunately, it took quite awhile to get our food which is why I've knocked them a star. Overall, great experience & we would definitely return! read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - Chicken Pesto Pasta - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

My wife and I grabbed lunch at Chapter 11 Brewpub and Smokehouse over the weekend. We were served by Jacob W, who was an excellent server. He was incredibly informative and friendly which made our dining experience a little more enjoyable. Overall, we found the food to be overcooked and unfortunately, we waited over 45 minutes for our meals to be served. While we appreciated the freshness of the food, we found that the Mexican street corn could have benefited from being removed from the oven a bit earlier as it was overdone. Additionally, while the brisket smelt delicious, parts of it were so overcooked that it was akin to beef jerky. The macaroni lacked flavor and the ribs were not as tender as we would have liked. We also found the mini corn muffin to be inedible. On the other hand, we did enjoy the homemade BBQ sauce, and the smoked wings were delicious, although we found it a bit strange that they were fried. Jacob explained that this was to make them crispy; however, we think it was unnecessary to fry them as we are not big fans of fried food. In addition to bring a scratch kitchen, the chefs have to manage two different cuisines in the same space, which can be challenging. However, we feel that the food could have been served much better with attention to detail and less time in the oven. read more

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Came here at night on a Saturday after 9PM and it was pretty quiet -- not a lot of activity on the side we sat on. We ordered just a few appetizers (we weren't super hungry). Our waiter was very pleasant and offered excellent suggestions. We tried the Watermelon BBQ Wings with the sauce on the side (very tasty). The fries (they have a KICK) that I like! And the collard greens were surprisingly really good! I'm used to southern collard greens from my moms kitchen so it's great to find well seasoned greens. They are on the vinegary side of things -- love them. They have a basketball station and we shot some shots. I would definitely go again earlier in the day to check out the vibe and more of the menu. read more

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This place does everything right and nothing wrong! Was constantly wowed at the quality of the food and helpfulness of the staff. For a random establishment nestled between the Cheesecake Factory and the mall, I was pleasantly surprised at how absolutely banger the food (and drinks!) were. Tried and would recommend: - deviled eggs - perfectly deviled eggs with a pickled jalapeno and sauced up piece of burnt ends on top - steak and gorgonzola gnocchi - super tender steak and the gorgonzola really shines in the gnocchi. A yummy dish with multiple dimensions of flavor totally worth the price if you like gnocchi and pungent cheese. - smoked meats plate with ribs - dry rub ribs with plenty of flavor. Fell off the bone meat. Comes with a bottle of BBQ sauce if you're into that. - all of the sides I tried were great. Probably can't go wrong with any option. - frozen sangria - a good balance between wine, juice, and fun. Has a slight bitter note on the tail end which I enjoyed but something to consider if you just want a sweet little concoction. read more

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This is a place that is developing; the concept is great but it requires a bit more communication to understand. My hubby who does not have a problem at asking questions received all the answers while confortably seating at the bar from the bartender, I doubt that the busy serving staff has this kind of time. The establishment offers two restaurants in one; we sat in the Italian section or Classico Restaurant which as expected offers Italian dishes and wine bar; Chapter 11 Brewpub and Smokehouse is not exactly as expected- it is not a barbecue place, the menu is ecleptic, offering from Guacamole and Chips to Southern Fried Chicken. This place differentiates from others in their self service beer wall, where you can choose from various craft Floridian beers sold by the ounce. The bar at both places is fully stocked and serves from what I observed a good mix of cocktails. The restaurants are separated by a rolling wall which is left open so you can partake of either menu or drink preference. We sat back, relaxed watching a football game, sharing a board of cold cuts and cheese, Charcuterie Classico and a chilled bottle of French Chardonnay. The board was just acceptable for the price. Overall a good experience! read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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My brother and I decided to try out this new restaurant in Brandon mall on a Sunday morning around 11am. I was pleasantly surprised and impressed by the interior decor and ambiance of the restaurant. The place was pretty empty because they just opened. The greeter Tim was very nice and professional. It was a little disappointing that we weren't able to sit outside due to being told they did not have a server outside. However after we sat down there was a staff meeting with a bunch of employees in the back and seemed to be plenty of servers standing around. They had a live musician playing on the patio but again everyone was seated inside. This needs to be changed. Sunday brunch people love to sit outside on a nice day. The menu has a wide selection. They had a brunch menu, drink menu, Classico Italian menu and Smokehouse Chapter 11 menu. So lots of choices. I ordered the ribs, pulled pork and collards greens. My food came out cold initially and I had to send it back. The food tasted alright but honestly not better than some of the other barbecue spots I go to in the area. The sangria was nice and strong. My brother ordered chicken and waffles which he enjoyed. I would go back to this restaurant to try some of their menu items or maybe just a drink. It looks like a place that gets lively and has a nice vibe in the evenings. read more

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Was able to get a seat immediately which was great, but then about 15 minutes for just water, and another 45 minutes for a drink. The server said the bar was busy, but there were not many people in the restaurant and very few drinks being made. Overall, not impressed and likely wouldn't be back. read more

We went here after having lunch at Clasico Italian next door. The waiter was a little pushy, but actually pretty nice. I think it would be helpful to have a printout explaining the beer pouring system because I received a card tied ot my debit card, but then didn't understand if I still had to check out with the waiter or if I was good to go until I flagged him down later. The beer selection was pretty good and prices weren't bad either. The TVs were nice and they had the World Cup on which is why we went next door. The games inside the spot are cool including basketball, arcade games, air beer pong, and even a private karaoke room for rent which was pretty cool. The place definitely has plenty of potential since there's nothing like it in Brandon. I want to go back and try the bbq in the future and cocktails as well, but was mostly done drinking for the day and enjoyed Guava wheat beer while my friends ordered a few apps. Cool new spot. read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Decided to stop into the newly opened Chapter 11 (the old Brass Tap) and check it out. I thought the place looked really fun - a beer wall (where you pour your own beer), lots of TVs, free basketball, darts, etc. It looks like a place I would enjoy watching a football or baseball game. Service was great - the bartender was very friendly, and so were the employees that ran our food out. We decided to go with the beer wall and pour our own beer. The selection is nothing special to a craft beer fan, but it's decent. A few local craft beer options to choose from. I did notice the glasses available looked dirty and grimy, so I had a tough time picking a glass. Next we ordered food. Since it's a beer and BBQ place, I went with the bbq. A pulled pork sandwich. It was kind of dry and the pork didn't have too much flavor, so I asked for a bottle of bbq sauce to help it out. I was underwhelmed. My wife got the garbage can nachos. Despite the menu saying there would be toppings like black beans and jalapeños on them, they looked kind of bare. Mostly just chips and cheese. We ended up going to PF Changs next door and splitting a meal after bc we barely ate much of our food. Also, the overall concept was confusing. They're connected to the restaurant next door. People kept walking into the bbq side asking if they serve the Italian menu. So it's two separate places that are connected... kinda strange. read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - Garbage can nachos (before we touched them). - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Been here twice, first time around the food was OK, the server was a bit in our personal space. But overall OK. Today I went for the second time. We ordered burgers with no seasoning. They were extremely salty, so we sent them back. Second time around they were burnt. Our server was nice and the manager came over and offered to take them off the check. I did pay for them and tipped the server 20%. I did this because this is not their fault, this is the owner's fault for not paying attention on how this place is run. I also made a video of my experience however I am debating whether to post it on other platforms. Hopefully the person or persons who made this large investment can avoid from losing more customers. read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - Burnt burgers - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Our whole experience from start to finish was amazing! We were greeted by the nicest hostess who initially lured us in! The food and drinks were INCREDIBLE and we cannot wait to go back to try everything else on their menu. Amazing smoked meats and options to choose from. High end, gourmet comfort food. read more

Second time there, first was their first day open, then today. Terrible visit, menu items don't match what comes out of the kitchen, i.e. Garbage Can Nachos had nothing but a load of chips and meat, none of the other items listed on the menu, black beans, queso, jalapeño. When I sent them back and ordered something else, they brought the same Nachos back! The staff is not knowledgeable about the menu items, the collards were so spicy I couldn't eat them, the Tacos, which online state 3 white corn tortillas, were blue corn, doubled up and only 2 tacos. Worst $50 spent ever. Will not go back. read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - States 3 soft white corn tortillas - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

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Katlyn was behind the bar Today. Full of personality and professionalism. Service was top notch !!The happy hour sliders were very good as well as the burnt ends( our favorite. read more

4 stars because of the friendly service. We're out there shopping and saw this newly open BBQ restaurant (they also have Italian next then). Tuesday night they don't seem busy at all, with very little customer in bother restaurant. Walk up to Chapter 11 host stand was greeted by Austin, which he is also our server, we sat close by the beer wall area, the ambiance of the place is like a rustic styles bar with some entertaining games (shuffle board, basketball, mini golf). Austin introduce himself with friendly warm smiles, while I'm checking out the beer wall, Austin also proactively explain how the beer wall works and the beer selection they had, pretty cool concept that you can drink as little as 1oz cost for $0.50 range, and all the beer are Florida brewery that's a great thing to support our locals. Food wise I ordered: smoked fish dip, trio bbq selection (turkey, brisket, ribs), drinking chicken... the smoked fish dip was over very salty to me and my company, so we return it and switch to the watermelon bbq wings, the sauce wasn't bad but the wings was pre fried shards so it was dry on the outside and not moisture in the meat. Trio bbq - they all tasted dried, as I believe they all sat in a holding for service too long as they wasn't busy for the rotation, turkey was the worse, the sauce and sweet bean is too sweet, there was no vinegar or mustard taste on the sauce like the old bbq styles. Drunken chicken - chicken brined well with the beer, and it cook perfect but again the sauce glaze was too sweet, Brussels sprouts was good. Considering they newly open and things might be still try to get on track, food prices and quality was just ok, I'll give them another shot but if it remain the same quality I will not go back as I can find much better bbq with cheaper pricing, the beer wall is one of the best that you can try multiple different beers under $1 for tasting, hopefully they can focus more on quality of the food and it'll definitely a good place to hang out. Service by Austin was excellent, he very friendly and constantly check on us, honestly if it wasn't his service I would only give them 2 stars for the food and quality. read more

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We had the st louis ribs which come with 1 side. Elote (grilled corn on the cob- comes with a chipotle-style sauce (cant tell what flavor it was going for but not much of a chipotle flavor, nor yum yum flavor, nothing really stood out-so it wasnt worth the calories, the corn was pretty delish by itself. It also came with. The smoked baked beans and the collartd greens were very flavorful, collard geeens were slightly salty. The fried green tomatoes, there's a tihick breaded coating with a pimento cheese and tomato jam topping: it coukd be verry good if the tomato had a little bit of flavor or thr breading had a little but of flavor. It's fresh and someone may like it. The to-go bag does not fit the to-go box size. The place is a nice game day or interactive place to hang out. There's a beer pong stand, a couple of tables with a game availabke. A karaoke room (reservation required), a dart game stand, and vasketball game stand. It's good. read more

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They are off to a hard start but the place has tons of potential to be an amazing place to grab a bite to eat and relax with friends and family. My visit did not go that well but I understand they are just opening and everyone is still learning as far as staff is concerned. Ultimately my entire meal was free due to issues because management did not want me to leave with a bad experience. read more

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I'll be reviewing Clasico and chapter 11 since they're connected and you can order from both. We had a party of 12 on a Saturday night with reservations. There was another large party in the restaurant when we got there as well as a decent crowd. As the night went on it thinned out and I'd say for good reason. Unfortunately our experience with Classico/chapter 11 was a negative one, and not just us. Personally witnessed at least 4 other tables approach the manager to complain about the food waits. We ordered around 630 and didn't receive our food until after 7:45. It gets busy I understand but what we received was just sub par. My wife got a Aperol spritz when we arrived, which she enjoyed. It was kind of pricey for a mixed drink at $12 but again she enjoyed it. We started with the burnt ends which I will preface with they were absolutely delicious. The pork belly was cooked perfect and their bbq sauce was 12/10. However as you can see from the picture you get a ramiken of small sliced pork belly. It was almost as if they were just cut off scrap pieces cause I've never seen burnt ends that small. Not to mention for 14 bucks it's not a shareable appetizer. We then got the chicken sandwich and truffle Parmesan fries. As you can see in the pictures we received what appeared to be a chicken tender cut in two breaded and fried. It was luke warm at best and swallowed up by the bread. Flavor was nice but probably would have been better if it was hot and had a respectable amount of chicken especially considering it was a 13 dollar sandwich. The fries were soggy and just not very flavorful. My mother ordered the cooked mussels which she enjoyed very much. However that was about it as far as what was enjoyed. None of the steaks our party ordered were cooked to the requested temperatures, side items were wrong or just not brought out and all of this while waiting a VERY long time. Like I previously mentioned we weren't the only ones with this experience as I personally witnessed several parties approach the kitchen and complain. I doubt well be back and I don't see this place lasting very long. The general consensus amongst the party was that it was one of if not the worst dining experience we've had. It's a shame cause it has potential and is a very nice atmosphere inside. Given the fact they've been open for almost a year and still haven't ironed out the kinks I'm not sure it'll be around very long. read more

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Service was good coming in but server was very slow with checking up. Water tasted very bad, like it came out of a sewer. food was bland and soggy. We got 3 things and are bill was crazy expensive. Did not smell pleasant in there either. Loved the interior but will not be going back. read more

I'm giving this place two stars only because of the ambiance and the service, but the food was not great. I would come back on a Saturday or Sunday maybe to have a drink and watch the game, but definitely not a place I would come to enjoy a meal. My husband and I ate there for lunch on a week day so there were t many people. The waiter was great and the food came quickly. My husband and I both ordered the Shrimp Fra Diavolo (it's a pasta dish). The noodles were very undercooked, like hard. My husband sent his plate back and ordered the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries instead which he said always a lot better. So I'll give them that. I kept the pasta because I was starving and couldn't wait for another order, but I was not satisfied with it. My recommendation would be to stick to the handhelds if you dine here. read more

Chapter 11 Brewpub & Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Brandon, Florida

Holy crap! This has to be the worst bbq any of us have ever had. I swear it's all microwaved! All of us are going home tonight to spend some quality time in the bathroom :) but on a positive note out of all the games and taps not broken they were good! read more

Food cold after telling waitress to make sure food is hot, Bun hard as a rock on fish sandwich and missing ingredients in corn dish which manager had to remake. Will not return. First impression is everything! read more

This place has a ton of potential. Great games for the kids and open air seating. The service was absolutely negligent. None of our drinks came out. The food was terrible. The manager was a total d-b. I told him we didn't get our drinks. He said, "well, you did bring the whole basketball team." The freaking restaurant was empty!!!!!! 12.12.22.....a "crazy Monday!" read more

If your looking for a cool date night we found a place last night. Classico next to cheesecake factory. Italian inspired restaurant. Then you walk through the barn doors to the other side and make it to chapter 11. Cool concept bar with FREE golf, shuffle board, basketball etc... 40 drafts on the wall by the ounce. You swipe a card and grab a glass and can try multiple beers. Try it out they just opened 3 wks ago! read more

Good was ok. The brisket is plain. The wings were the best. The ambience is chill and the beer wall is a plus.

Unbelievable BBQ!!! Service is great. They also have a beer wall (like oak and stone) this place is a must try!

The food was amazing, im not sure why it has been downplayed in this review section .. I loved the decor and ambiance of the restaurant. Service was good , and all the workers are extremely beautiful :). Try the chicken parm if yu feelin spicy . Also ask for Alex to be your hostess :). read more

As soon as you walk in you can appreciate the ambiance and the layout of the restaurant. I took two of my family members for a few evening drinks at the bar. We moved around the bar because there was food and debris at our feet. I understand the bar tender was busy helping other guests with beer passes but there was a group of waiters and bartenders just standing there talking while we went ungreeted. The drinks we had were fresh and unique. The apps could've been a little better but they did come out in a timely manner. I really do appreciate the bartenders who kept checking on us through the stay, and demonstrated menu knowledge. read more

The ambiance it's nice game aro play, and you can have your own beer tap customize to you like. Definitely recommend we will come back football days and see how it is. If you are in the area come by and try. It's on Brandon mall outside. read more

Never again. I decided to try Chapter 11 since it just opened at the Brandon mall, and you could smell the BBQ flavor from the courtyard. I was excited to try it. The Korean shrimp appetizer had 6 pieces of shrimp. The texture was off, as if it was precooked and fried, making the consistency of the shrimp tough and chewy. I ordered the burger and requested it to be cooked well. It was rare. Pretty gross if you ask me. My boyfriend had the chicken sandwich, and he wasn't impressed either. My drink was alright, nothing to rave about. My boyfriend enjoyed his whiskey. The only highlight of the meal. Spending $100 on Chapter 11 was a waste of money. I wish I would've talked to a manager, but we were so ready to leave we left cash and walked out. I will never go back. I don't think I will try the adjoining Italian restaurant next door since they are somehow two restaurants in one? Skip Chapter 11, and get food from the food court. read more

Doing a little Christmas shopping and were contemplating another eatery when we saw Chapter 11 and went inside to check it out. Got a kick out of the pour yourself a beer concept and decided to do lunch. Very few guests were there when we sat down and our party was 3 adults, 1 child and 1 infant. We were greeted pretty quickly and the waitress briefly explained how the beer taps worked (tap a credit card to the sensor and it pours and charges by the ounce). We were given a "credit card" to get our drinks, my daughter and her husband went to the taps first got theirs pretty quickly. The card said it tells you what type of glass to choose but we could never figure that part out. I stepped up next and the first 2 beers I tried seemed to be out. It was clear I was having difficulty figuring out how everything worked; however, no staff seemed to be watching to offer help. It took quite a bit of time to get our menus and we ordered our appetizers and entrees at 1 time. Apps got there quickly but we weren't provided with silverware or plates and had to go find the waitress and ask. Had to ask for water twice and was only given one - odd, as we are used to the entire table getting water without asking. The bacon wrapped jalapeno was excellent but sadly, the fried green tomatoes were heavily breaded and not done and gummy inside. But oh my, the pimento cheese on top with the slightly sweet, cooked tomatoes was excellent. We all had a version of pulled pork and agreed it was bland and somewhat dry. We asked for BBQ sauce and was told the mustard mango was the only option (tho we may have misunderstood). I asked if there was the typical tomato based one and was told no, but there was a red one. It was brought out and I'd be surprised if it wasn't a ketchup (hence tomato) one. One meal was served on a bun and the side was macaroni and cheese. One was served as a taco and mine was served with meat only with a side of collards and small (read tiny) corn muffin. The collards were very flavorful, but the muffin was a dry as the Sahara Desert and when broken apart had a few hair-like strands that we weren't sure what it was. My granddaughter had chicken tenders and french fries. The tenders were overdone, very greasy, and the breading tasted funny, like it had Old Bay seasoning. The fries were pretty good. I LOVE BBQ and left 1/2 on my plate. Overall, a fun concept but poorly executed on all fronts - service, knowledge, and food. To be fair, the place had only been open a little over a month so hopefully things are still coming together. read more

Very bad first impression. Tried to call in an order for pick up and the guy who answered kept putting me on hold and never returned. I tried calling 3 times and gave up. My husband and I were going to order a bunch of food and now I will likely never return. read more

Food was great and Sarah the bartender very friendly. I love a beer wall concept, so this was great. The one thing is I found the place to be a little pricey. It won't be a regular place to go and watch a sports event but maybe a once in a while place in our rotation. read more

We went during the week for lunch. There was only one other couple but didn't think anything of it since they just opened. We were offered one of two menus as they opened two restaurants under one roof with one kitchen. I didn't see anything I wanted on the first menu and asked for the other menu. I was told " I can give you the other menu because we are not busy". I certainly would not call it a chophouse. I got four slices of brisket about 4" x 2" and 1/4 inch thick for $17. My husband got the turkey which was also inedible. There was no sauce options. While the meat was tender it had no flavor and was very dry. They have no lower carb veggie options . The restaurant was aesthetically pleasing. The service was great as it should be with an empty restaurant With the size of their bar I believe they may pick up some of the old brass tap clientele. I gave them 2 star mostly for value for money spent. I frequent many high end chophouses and steak houses so I was disappointed. I would advise you to check out both menus before you go so you can tell the hostess which menu you would like to order from. read more

We had a party of 10, which they handled really well. Some of our party needed gluten free fare, and after discussing it with the waiter, we asked for a chef to give more thorough answers. The sous chef came out and was very knowledgeable and accommodating. One of the GF guests had the "meat and meat" combo with ribs and brisket, and the other had GF pepperoni pizza (cauliflower crust was actually pretty good), We had no complaints. Food was good, but not amazing. Kids had fun playing console table Pac-Man while waiting for food. read more

This place is awesome. We met a friend to go eat next door and saw this place. We thought we would grab a beer and wait. Well the food looked so good, they had these unique deviled eggs, that we decided to stay when our friend arrived. This food is great and the eggs just fabulous. We will definitely be back and ready to play some of the games. Grab Javin as your server and this place is on point. Thank you read more

Liz is an amazing bartender! She's the best!!! The drinks are great and the food is to die for!

Two separate concepts under one roof. We tried the Italian chophouse side. Appetizers were delicious- especially the calamari. Entrees were all good, but the NY Strip was amazing. Only open 3 months. Give them a try & ask for Zachary. Great personality & great service! read more

If I could give a negative review I would. It took forever just to get a server to come to our table. The drinks tasted like sewer water and you couldn't even eat your food in peace because there was an enormous amount of gnats flying around the table. The chicken was not cooked thoroughly and the fish sandwich gave you an instant body cleanse. Oh, and let's not talk about how a card that was used in my party was charged twice and they are refusing to make it right and refund her the money. This place will not last long! read more

Great southern fried chicken. Service is scant and paltry. You will be there at least an hour

Frankly, if I had read the reviews first, we probably would not have come in. Thankfully, we didn't and it was excellent. Bacon Burt Ends and Deviled eggs were the bomb, and I am a major foodie. The Fried green tomatoes were insane. I wish I took pictures. Emily the bartender was amazing. We will definitely be back! read more