Very welcoming ambiance. The front desk gentleman who took our order was very helpful and recommended popular items from the menu. Both the chicken and smoked brisket were very good. Love the banana bread too. They also have a small bar area! . The rose slushie was refreshing on a hot summer day! The waitress also showed us the Photo Booth area! You can take pictures and send them to your phone as a text message. read more

Love this place and have been coming for awhile. We usually rode our bikes and always get the frosé. Everything is made from scratch.... Even the sides. The brisket & pulled pork is yummy & smoky on everything including the empanadas & flat breads. Love the ribs too. Love it all! read more

If boiled "smoked" food is your taste...this is your place. We got suckered into the marketing!

Great food , quality service , excellent customer service and perfect get away designation read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Rib platter and Brisket Empanadas - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

See all

Ramp and stairs access. Small, but ample seating between long bar top tables & smaller tables. Open aired but fans to help during the heat of the day. The family really enjoyed the French fries, salads & ribs. I had the peri peri chicken salad - was the chicken salad with lettuce, pineapple, pickled red onions, tomato & a vinegarette. I loved the salad! It was light, flavorful & fresh. The chicken salad wasn't my favorite. Frosè was really perfect for a hot day like today. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Peri peri chicken salad - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

The space and staff are both great, but the BBQ -- especially the brisket platter -- didn't quite meet expectations. Brisket is one of those meats that really benefits from being smoked low and slow, so clearly the texture was oven-cooked than traditional BBQ. Everything else about the experience was enjoyable, so it may help to adjust the BBQ branding, especially for guests coming in expecting more Texas-style barbecue. read more

Great location on Pine Ave with wonderful staff! Everyone is super nice and friendly, and they have tv on for the games. We took an empanada and it could have had more flavor, the cheese overpowered the brisket. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Brisket Empanada and Fries (have to buy each separately) - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

See all

I love the tropical bbq concept, I loved the taste of the tropical bbq sauce, the guy I was talking with new his products well. The $6 coconut corn side was novel and flavorful (hot, not good reheated next day). The pulled pork I bought was a mixture of shreds & chunks which I find unappealing. It had large amounts of fatty pieces, unchewable. The sauce took on a different flavor. I had to throw away the entire half pound, a $9 value. The guy said buying it as a combo I got 2 "slices" of banana bread for $1.50 more. They were not slices. They were like French toast stix and had no banana flavor. So for my $20 I had one section of the tray of the corn. Very disappointing, would not try again. read more

See all

The restaurant is in a solid location on the north end of the island. I went with a large group, and for the price, the food didn't really stand out. Having eaten BBQ in a lot of places, I'd personally hold out for something more authentic, even if that means heading to the mainland. The staff was friendly, but the setup is order-at-the-counter and seat-yourself, so being prompted for a full-service tip felt a bit odd to me. read more

My wife and I were staying on Anna Maria Island and it was the day the island was evacuated before a hurricane. We did get out for lunch though before we evacuated to Sarasota. I ordered two IPAs and the mojo pork. Oh my gosh, the citrus sauce melds perfectly with the dead pig. Super juicy and delicious. The cucumber salad wasn't greasy at all and really refreshing! Banana bread isn't really my thing, but I could see spreading cream cheese or butter on it and making it delicious. It is counter service, but she acted as our bartender as well. She was super nice and wasn't too worried about the hurricane. Great ambiance inside, I liked the bar off to the side. Good beer selection as well. I tried a couple new IPAs, which is always a plus! Definite to try on Anna Maria Island. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Really wonderful pork platter and the bbq sauce is SPICY! - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

See all

Nice venue. OK $10 sandwiches for $20. Three of us tried 3 different sandwiches and next time will try somewhere else.....

We came across this coffee cart in the morning hours on Pine and had to give it a try. The server was so friendly and bubbly which I appreciated. I ordered an ice coffee and it was delicious. The coffee cart was located in front of the building making it a fun vibe. read more

See all

Finally got a chance to try this place out and was so happy we did! They have a mall outside seating area where I was able to have my pup. The place is new, clean and has great service! We all had the empanadas and loved them! And enjoyed the potato salad as well. But the banana bread is by far the most amazing I have ever had!! Try it!! The Frose was also amazing! Highly recommend! read more

See all

My wife and I were visiting AMI for the first time from Ohio, and we had dinner at gRUB on the evening of October 2nd, 2025.....all we can say is,..... WOW!! The food was delicious, the drinks were cold and refreshing, the restaurant was clean with a unique atmosphere/vibe, and the service was top notch,....we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The young man who waited on us was friendly, helpful, and extremely attentive. We didn't get his name but he was definitely an asset to the business! We both bought some gRUB apparel to proudly wear back in Ohio!  If you are visiting AMI, don't miss grabbing a meal at gRUB!! Definitely a five-star worthy experience! read more

Excellent food and great service. Easy, laid back atmosphere, good beer selection. Highkt recommend this place - I'll be back. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Clever logo on the sign! - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

See all

Stopped by for dinner. Several local beers on tap Had the peri peri chicken platter (spicy) and bahn mi sandwich. The sides are very good too. Try the roasted potato salad its different but very tasty read more

See all

Clean and welcoming vibe. Great service with honest recommendations. Unique flavor twist on classic BBQ. Ribs were meaty, tender, and full of flavor. Empanada pastry was excellent. Beer was cold. What more do you want? read more

Excellent food and friendly service. Be sure to try ANYTHING with pineapple. I was skeptical of my chicken salad with pineapple, but it was delicious! The mashed plantains are a must try too. Looks like they have a great bar for some friendly meet ups too. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Mashed plantains are yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

See all

Ben and Yolanda were amazing hosts in welcoming in our large group. We had a diverse group of people with dairy and gluten free allergies, and Ben graciously went through each menu item for each person to verify the sides and sandwiches. You cannot go wrong with anything here. Yolanda was even kind enough to remember each of our names even as we walked out the door. Hands down if Ben would open a franchise in SC, he would not be disappointed in the least bit with a female operated location! read more

See all

Brisket platter was dry and grey. Plastic silverware made it difficult to cut & eat. Too expensive for value. Bartender/Waitress at bar was very rude & condescending. Three sauces: Ketchup, Hot Sauce & some semi sweet liquidy bbq sauce that tasted like sugar water. No thickness at all. Tasted bland. We actually aren't tourists. We live close by. Definitely would not recommend. Sorry guys. read more

Incredible BBQ, the best Frose, super friendly staff, and great coffee from an all women's farm. Thanks Nick!

Fantastic food- great hospitality- fun environment- try the Frose'! Try the banana bread!

Can't speak for the food, but we enjoyed the coffee shop in here so much! We stumbled upon this place because North Shore Cafe was closed. But honestly, the latte's are way better here! Excellent espresso (if you're an espresso snob like me). We came back twice while staying on the island. Got an iced vanilla latte one day and a hot one the next day. The owner is very knowledgeable when it comes to the art of coffee/espresso. Great service and great espresso. read more

Buyer beware -- You can get an affordable drink on either end of pine but the the prices here are ridiculous $9for a draft beer. $8.50 high noons and $8 for non alcoholic beer. And to make it worse the bartender was a b$c@"h. Not sure what the issue was since others said great staff. Not my vibe at all. Paid the bill but will not be back. Went to Burrell down the street....We did not eat so the food may be amazing just don't drink here. read more

DO NOT PASS THIS PLACE UP!!! Food is DELICIOUS the Cuben melts in your mouth, one of the best sandwiches I've had since being here...I'm from Chicago so that says a lot! The Kale Quinoa bowl is perfectly balanced, nice crunch, cool & refreshing salad! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Staff is awesome, very laid back perfect stop off the beach for a quick bite & a great beer selection! read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

I have to say that gRUB was so good, my husband said he wouldn't mind a second visit for their Bahn Mi. The staff were so nice and welcoming and were glad to offer suggestions. This is a wonderful place for barbecue while visiting AMI. Go for anything there and you won't be disappointed. They have a unique list of sides to accompany their delicious main attractions. We loved it! Great style inside as well and a fun little opportunity for adults and kids alike to snap silly photos infringe of their special mascot mural. read more

This place is excellent. I had a Cuban sandwich with cucumber salad. It was perfect. Everyone raved about the plantain mash. It is a must. The service is excellent. Charlie greeted us with a smile. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. She gave me good advice on what to eat and she DID NOT DISAPPOINTE! The owner came to greet us. He was very nice. He even gave us complimentary banana pudding. Sooo delicious! Our server was so efficient. Clean cool modern beachy atmosphere. If you want some BBQ with a tropical vibe, this is the place to go!! read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Compliments from the Chef. Banana pudding excellent with a hint of coconut. - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

Went here on vacation and the staff were great but unfortunately two of us got horrific food poisoning. The burger has "bacon jam" on it which was a pile a gray pork on top of the sandwich. I hate leaving negative reviews but we are 100% sure this is where we got sick and it was an absolutely horrible 48 hours. read more

We held our reception dinner at gRub after our wedding, the food was amazing. Ben and his staff were incredible! If you're looking for great food and great service, gRub is the place to go. read more

Amazing food!!! Zach and the boys made our night! Super friendly and funny! We had the best time!! Thanks again!

We wanted to try a new place. The ribs sounded so tasty. My husband and I both ordered the ribs. My husbands were an inch thick, where as mine were more like a quarter of an inch. Mine were very dry and my husband's were decent. Very expensive for what we got and inconsistent too. Not we would run back. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

See all

My wife and I visited this restaurant today for the first time, as we are visiting Florida from our home in Colorado. This restaurant was convenient off a main road in Anna Maria, looked nicely decorated on the outside from the road, and on the inside dining room, we were warmly greeted upon entering, we were offered choices to help us navigate through their menu, the food was affordably priced, interestingly delicious with garlic and citrus flavoring in our pulled pork sandwiches on Hawaiian buns with delish potato salad, the dining room have varied kinds of seating and was clean, the restroom was clean and creatively decorated, and their free WiFi worked well (the only cell carrier signal there is AT&T). read more

See all

The best Frosé in Florida!! Opened the doors for us during Helene - we will be back. Amazing service by Ben, Patrick, and Chris!! read more

Shaved brisket was grey, tough, and primarily fat. The pulled chicken didn't even look like pieces of chicken and was topped with only hot sauce. Wings were OK and ribs were OK! If you are looking for a place with more than one barbecue sauce, then don't eat here. There are no side selections for kids! Whoever heard of having a barbecue place with no mac & cheese! Nothing makes sense at this place! Prices are outrageous and food is horrible. I don't like writing negative reviews, but people need to know before they think about eating at this place! read more

Very cool little place to have some food and a beer. Service was great and the staff was super friendly.

Delicious food! Ribs were amazing and I will get them again. I also had a frozen sangria, good but a bit sweet for me. Service was great. read more

gRub Tropical BBQ - Platter - 4 ribs, banana bread & black bean coconut rice - Barbeque Near Me - Anna Maria, Florida

Most of the food was tasty and the Froze was perfection. The grilled romaine doesn't work to eat with plastic utensils. The pricing isn't up on the board so make sure to grab a menu. All the sides are good, favs being potato salad and cucumbers, and we all loved the banana bread. We ordered some toasted buns and split some platters across a couple of us. read more

DRY MEAT AND FOOD ALERT! DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!! $$$$ How do I start this...don't come here if you like your food seasoned and marinated! I'm Puerto Rican with a dabble of Dominican and Cuban, I know a thing about Cuban sandwiches...this place didn't! If I wanted a grilled cheese with pork in it I would have ordered it..I didn't! I ordered a Cuban sandwich, the pork was DRY and unseasoned and the cheese was the only thing with flavor it seemed like. You. Can barely taste the mustard and pickle, and it was dripping in grease, how can something be so dry and greasy at the same time! Next, we ordered a Caesar salad with a side of chicken, the salad was like the only edible thing out of all the food we ordered. The side of chicken was okay...not the best (I wouldn't order it) it was quite fatty and overall just not what I expected. The empanada should be classified offensive to the proper culture. Absolutely NO seasoning, and it just tasted sooo bland and dry. I'll stick with my homemade empanadas with the right and PROPER ingredients. Lastly we ordered the banana bread...you can't go wrong with a bit of banana bread...they did! It was more like raisin bread, it was the only moist food item they had. Overall I would NEVER come here again. The area is nice, the searing is nice and the overall restaurant was cute. The service was subpar, the lady taking our food was a bit snappy but I don't blame her because it was so hot out and they didn't have any AC! If you want a place to relax and have a nice bite GO DOWN THE STREET! Not here! AND!!! It's so expensive, save a couple hundred dollars and DO NOT COME HERE!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

See all

Delicious sandwiches and empanadas. Plus Frose! Well worth a visit (or two) while staying on Anna Maria. Great service and a steady breeze.

One of our new favorite places on the island. The brisket was tender and delicious, the salads were fresh and filling, and the sweet potato chips really hit the spot! Highly recommend for good for a good vibes! read more