Dinner! It was late when I arrived with all of the front tables open and only two or three people sitting at the back tables. That was nice because there was an easy parking space in their lot for me. Woot, already off to a good start. Super friendly lady working the register (I love being called, "Honey"!) took my order and explained that beers are only sold "to go" due to licensing requirements. Fine by me, I took my beer and left... sitting at the table out front to watch the traffic go past. A few minutes later, the cook/chef brought out my dinner. A portion of brisket and a thick slice of "cheese-stuffed meatloaf" with cucumber salad and cole slaw. Brisket was excellent. Meatloaf was amazing (and quite spicy!). Cole slaw was meh. Cucumber salad was great. It's not a huge portion of food but it was completely enjoyable. This place probably gets very busy during high season so it was nice to experience when it was not so busy. Most of the other joints around here are seafood so if you're looking for something land-based, this will satisfy. [Review 16766 overall - 1492 in Florida - 279 of 2022.] read more

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Food truck was at Hopsized Brewing in Bonita Springs. Ordered brisket. Was just ok. Not very flavorful and not tender. read more

That BBQ Place - Brisket with sweet and spicy sauces - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

I've haven't made it to southwest Florida to try this place out yet, but I heard of this place from a discover connection video. If you are able, please come here and try John's restaurant. He is an amazing person, and his restaurant deserves some hype. read more

Heard about this place through discover connection youtube video. Had to try it. Amazing food and service. Owner is a great human being as well. read more

Great triple bacon burger tonight! Picked up some brisket too. So good! Will be back soon. Thanks John! read more

The food here was amazing! The combo meal of baby back ribs, pulled pork and brisket was delicious! The owner made sure we were happy and even brought us the meatloaf, that is also smoked, to taste. Everything was great! Don't judge the restaurant for ambience. The food is what you are there for. My wife and I shared the combo platter shown in the pic and we were stuffed. There were more people at a restaurant across the road but I'll guarantee their meal was not as good as ours. read more

That BBQ Place - The combo platter of baby back ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket with cold slaw and baked beans. - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

Stopped here on a Monday at about 8:00 PM. Asked if we could still get dinner and the owner, John was fantastic. Told me he only had one rack of ribs that is too dry to sell....what honestly! Ordered the brisket and it was divine! Melt in your mouth amazing. Sides were awesome too...green beans, coleslaw,, but make sure one of your sides is the potato salad---delicious! The place is a Matlacha 'dive' bar, a must experience. When we walked in, looked deserted...don't be dissuaded, call out and they will come out from the back. Stop by and support a small business with great food! read more

Small place with great food!!! Stop by for some BBQ and fun chats with the owner! I had the Brisket platter and it hit the spot!!! read more

That BBQ Place - Beef Brisket Platter - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

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We arrived close to 9 pm- an hour before closing. This is a small roadside building with 3 tables inside and a few more tables out the back door. After the bartender / hostess / waitress told us to seat our selves, then told us several times she would be with us, she came and asked what we wanted to drink. My husband said " just water" and I asked for Coke Zero. Before we could ask for a menu she disappeared and came back a few minutes later with the Coke Zero and bottled water. (We were expecting tap water in a glass). She quickly disappeared for another 5 minutes so we started drinking the bottled water and Coke Zero. When she returned She informed us they were out of most things and we could choose from 4 items: pulled pork, chicken, brisket or a burger as the only options. We had seen on online menu that listed steaks, beef ribs, turkey and fish among other items and she said that both turkey and beef ribs were rarely made in the summer months, meatloaf was excellent but not made daily and they simply were out of anything else. We ordered brisket with the two sides she recommended- potato salad and green beans, and she said the burger came with a bag of chips. When the food was brought we quickly realized a mistake was made bringing baked beans and she quickly went back and brought out the green beans. Never heard back until the end of the meal and asked about the chips which were brought when everything was finished. On a small side counter there was a bunch of mostly unlabeled bottles - red, yellow and opaque. We grabbed the red and opaque- assuming the red would be ketchup - and after shaking for a minute finally got a plop off dark red sauce into which we dipped the burger. Big mistake- mouths set on fire- the waitress told at the end when we asked that it was ghost pepper bbq sauce!!! The 1/2 lb burger with American cheese tasted fine - we ordered it medium to medium well done. It was a tad dry but still had a nice taste. The brisket was very good - we appreciated it was not over salted - it had a nice hint of smoke and beefy taste. The green beans were simply prepared - boiled and seasoned. The potato salad was ok - not my style - but my husband liked it. It tasted suspiciously similar to large container of potato salad my husband recently purchased at a Sam's club. We were surprised when we received the bill - the bottled water and Coke Zero were both $2.50. The brisket plate with 2 sides was $22.00 - when the website lists it as $16.00. We noticed the same routine when another couple came 20 minutes after us - waitress taking drink order, bringing drinks, disappearing, returning after drinks were opened then verbalizing the 4 items available (and their burger later delivered without chips). If we had known as soon as we walked in about the very limited menu we probably would have left and come back another time. Instead it felt misleading and orchestrated to seat people, bring drinks and no menu then announce a very limited selection of food, then take orders with customers not even knowing prices. We might return if we were in the area but not drive 30 minutes to go there as we did that night. Also- we would call ahead to see if they were "out" of a lot of things first. The meal was acceptable but the service, poor selection of items, lack of presentation of a menu with pricing, and the automatic serving of bottled water without even an explanation or choice of tap water left us with a bit of a negative impression. They also need to update their online menu pricing and label their bottles of sauces (if they aren't going to deliver them to the table and explain what they are at the start of a meal) read more

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Unassuming spot in Matlacha but worth a stop. We picked up BBQ for our holiday dinner - brisket and ribs. They added a few extra ribs because the half rack looked too small. Very friendly staff! read more

That BBQ Place - the meat in the trays - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

Good, no frills food. Would definitely return. Would've liked to try more of menu. Beef rib gets 5 stars, mouth watering and huge portioned rib -- coming from a Texas Girl who knows her BBQ. Rest of items I tried get 3 stars. Asked for fatty brisket and received the very end of the lean side of of the brisket, with fat cap still attached/ sliced with the grain rather than against. Think it would've been much better if just sliced against the grain. Good brisket overall. Pulled pork sliders pretty good, good smoke flavor and who doesn't love a kings Hawaiian roll. The sweet heat BBQ sauce is some of the best I've had. Little sweet, little heat and an excellent punch from the vinegar. All the makings of a perfect sauce. John the pit master is a real deal guy who knows how to cook up some 'cue. Can see the hardwood burning on the pit in the back, truly a great joint. read more

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First time we tried this restaurant and won't be the last! If you like good BBQ then this is the spot!! The wonderful BBQ smell hits you right in the face when you walk through the front door.. The restaurant atmosphere is small, cozy and old Florida feel at its finest. We had a wonderful server who was accommodating and fast. I had the ribs, baked beans and coleslaw (in pic) and it was absolutely amazing! Their spicy/Sweet bbq sauce was the bomb and best I ever had with the perfect mix of sweet and hot! My husband had the beef brisket and cucumber salad and I'm getting that next time for sure!! read more

That BBQ Place - St Louis style ribs, baked beans and coleslaw.. - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

Overpriced...out of stock options....disappointing quantity and quality...go to Yukatan or Blue Dog

The full beef rack was unbelievable!! Best I ever had and I been to quite a few in my day. Beans were amazing too!! My wife had the turkey sandwich and potato salad and said it was fabulous!! Next time I'll have to try the Meatloaf read more

Fantastic food and John is great . The smoked meatloaf is one of the best things I've had in a while. Add to that some delicious smoked ribs done right and it's a great meal. read more

Food was dry. Over priced and saw 2 rats ran under our table. They kept forgetting our drink order so we ate with only one round of drinks. It was ok we couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

Holy smokes! Been wanting to try this place and it did not disappoint. I got the beef rib...INSANE! So flavorful, so juicy, melts in your mouth it's so tender. Best potato salad i've had at a bbq place ever! read more

What can I say. This is the best bbq I have ever had. EVER. I'm from a small town that I thought could never get beat, and once I dug into that brisket. Those potatoes, that Mac and cheese. Everything done so well. Made with love, and just delicious. I will forever remember this place and I can't wait to return! The owner was super awesome and we chatted for a bit after. They have beef ribs which is rare, and on Sundays live bands as well as a great special- Three sliders and five bush lights for 19$ on Sunday. Can't beat if. Super laid back, local place. You feel like you are in the keys! read more

This is REAL BBQ! I've driven by here many times, and could always see and smell that lovely wood fired BBQ. Friendliest spot with a pure passion for food. The sauces are AMAZING and the pulled pork MELTS in your MOUTH! Gracie was so welcoming to my mother and I on Easter. She even showed us the new menu. If you love great tasting bbq, come here! You will not be disappointed. The selection and atmosphere is down home goodness. They even have live music here! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality, we will be back. read more

Everything was good thank you the meatloaf was nice, the Sauces we're good, the Salad was nice aswell shit was on point read more

That BBQ Place - smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Pulled Pork - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

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That BBQ PLACE absolutely has the best BBQ around. On the weekends they serve a delicious meatloaf ...my favorite .The Ribs are BIG and have a lot of meat there's also indoor seating with cold A/C and depending on the day/ night they also have live music outside ! Check them out it's worth it. read more

That BBQ Place was amazing! My husband and I both had the smoked Turkey, which was incredible I. Both flavor and serving size. It has the best laid back, comfortable, and chill atmosphere. The entertainment was fantastic. Slide Show Bob with "Mad Mike", which turned in to a name session with others. SO much fun on a Sunday. We are definitely going back July 23 for a repeat performance. read more

Food was really really good but if you are looking for a personal experience with the owner forget it. Not a friendly guy!

Went here based on the reviews. The brisket must have been cooked days ago and microwaved. Don't go here. The reviews must all be from the people who are just hanging around out back at the picnic table. read more

If you are looking for some outstanding authentic BBQ in SW Florida, then YOU MUST head out to Matlacha to "That BBQ Place"! The building is a classic small "dive/hole in wall" place with some seating inside and out back near their smokers. But you just know it's absolutely the perfect joint because you can see and smell the smoke and in the back there is a pile of oak logs ready to be tossed into the smoker! We met the owner John, a really personable guy, who took the time to share with us his love of BBQing and some of his techniques. Our waitress Gracie was top notch as well, so friendly and attentive to our questions and needs. But the meats were the star attractions!! Our group of 4 were treated to some smoked shrimp right off the grill (thanks John) and these were delicious!! Then we had some brisket sliders, the meatloaf, some pulled pork and the Dino beef rib (which was shared by all) and absolutely melted in your mouth! The sides of green beans, smashed garlic potatoes were top notch as well!! All in all it was the perfect meal and well worth the drive out to Matlacha! You need to let John and his staff make your day with some epic BBQ!! read more

That BBQ Place - That BBQ Place's Dino Beef Rib Platter - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

Passed by this place driving up to our vacation rental and decided to try it out for dinner tonight. Food was really good we ordered the ribs, pulled pork and brisket sandwich. Chip was super cool and very nice! Gave them 4 stars because they messed up my order and forgot 2 sides and the ones we got were wrong. read more

Was visiting family in the area and my son wanted to try this place. So glad we did! Excellent choice! Everything was delicious. I had the ribs that were to die for! Others in our party had the brisket, meatloaf and pulled pork. Not one bad meal. Service was extremely fast and all were more than satisfied! Definitely visit this place! I it's awesome!!! read more

I am a huge pulled pork fan & this is probably the best I've ever eaten. Cole slaw was good as well. Small place and not a ton of seating, but great food. read more

Wonderful meatloaf! Yum yum yum. Eat here They want me to say more so the owner seemed very nice and Yum yum yum yum yum yum yum read more

A must try spot in Pine Island. Everything is delicious. Just do yourself a favor and try it all ! Very kind servers and staff too! Business owner even gave us a try of a new shrimp recipe he was trying out, it was a buttery and savory goodness. Second time here and brought our family this time, happy customers all around, we'll be back! read more

It was a good time with great friends and good music. They seemed understaffed and there was a lot of confusion and waiting for drinks and food. I know they are just getting back into the swing of it so I will try again read more

We thought we would stop in for a quick beer, and we are SO glad we did! We ended up staying for the absolutely BEST BBQ in southwest Florida! The pulled pork is extremely delicious as are the smoked Turkey, and the beef brisket. The sides we tried were corn, green beans, and baked beans. They were great! Good sauces as well. Good cold beer, live music on the weekends. Staff are friendly and attentive while not being intrusive. Met the owner, John, and he was very friendly, checking on our food. Very kind. We have searched high and low for good BBQ in southwest Florida and this was the BEST BBQ we have had in this area. Great experience! read more

If you're looking for white table cloths, Silver and candlelight this is not the place. If you're looking for excellent barbecue, friendly owner and staff and a great place to sit outside at tables under the string lights and listen to some good music while you enjoy great BBQ, this is the place. Katie took our order and served us and she is an incredible asset to the place. Friendly, fast and on the ball. A real sweetheart. We spoke with the owner John who joined us at our table - which was not far from the tantalizing aroma of the barbecue pits! His decades of experience led him here and I have to say it's one of the more delicious barbecues we've enjoyed. We had the brisket and pork and both servings were generous. There are a variety of side dishes to enjoy and we had the chocolate silk pie for dessert.......delicious! Make this a stop while enjoying this tiny island and the eye catching shops, art studios and restaurants. read more

That BBQ Place - Front of The BBQ Place on Matlacha Island, Florida - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

Some of the best brisket, pull apart tender, and pulled pork we've ever had. Ice cold beer and one of the best waitresses (Katie) in FL. Highly recommend it! read more

That BBQ Place - Stop here! - Smokehouse Near Me - Matlacha, Florida

Third time we've come specifically for the BBQ here. John (owner) is an amazing cook/smoker. Katie (server/bartender) is SO helpful and attentive! We came to celebrate a birthday and tried a variety of meats. Delicious!!! So glad we did! Will definitely come back again - it is without a doubt the best BBQ in southwest Florida!! read more

This place has some of the best bbq I have had! The owner is great and the food came out quick. The mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, cucumber tomato salad, pulled pork sandwich and brisket sandwich were awesome. If you have the opportunity to eat here, do it!!! Thank you for letting us eat after you closed up, it was amazing! read more

Excellent Food! The best BBQ! Great place great owners, try it yourself you will never have BBQ elsewhere

Amazing BBQ and the owner has a great story.

Amazing barbecue! Loved this place. It was outstanding. Great prices and great service.

If your looking for fine French Dining it's not here but good quality smoked meats with a cold one (bucket of Rolling Rock $8.00) & live music...try to find an old Florida joint a couple months after a devastating hurricane with this fight in 'em. Go ahead, let me know when you find it. Turtleman read more