The absolute best in Jacksonville and its beaches. Food, Service and Ambiance are all incredibly good. They also have 8 more restaurants locally and all come in at A++++! Check them out for sure read more

Finally got to drop in and try VSmoke! ‍ My friend and I stopped in for lunch. We sat out on the back porch, watching the boats go by and enjoying a beautiful day after a long, hard winter. I ordered the turkey sandwich, and let me tell you, it was delicious with the garlic green beans as my side. I am excited thinking about how great it will be trying the rest of the menu soon. I see all the great reviews and see all my friends checking in here often. Service was incredible, so friendly. I can agree with the reviews: Valley Smoke is great, and I will definitely be returning soon with my tribe. read more

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Two couples met up for lunch at Valley Smoke in order to catch up as to what was going on in each other's lives. We arrived from two different directions at just about the same time and slowly walked into the restaurant together. We were immediately seated inside (Florida outdoor heat at noon, ugh ...) and ordered cool drinks while perusing the menu. Everyone selected different options along with two appetizers that were shared. The dining room offered a nice view of the intercostal waterway while we were able to talk among ourselves. Our lunch meal orders arrived at a good time, nothing was being rushed as the dining room was completely filled with hungry customers. A variety of sandwiches and an order of brisket tacos were placed before us and were all thoroughly enjoyed! Coffee was ordered to top off our meal and our leisurely lunch began to wind down. Our waiter was attentive, very pleasant and always touched base with us at just the right time! This was not our first visit to Valley Smoke Restaurant and it will certainly not be our last! read more

Picked a great day last week to visit Valley Smokehouse on the ICW for lunch. We treated ourselves to a beat salad and a pick-two combo with smoked brisket and St. Louis ribs, plus mac & cheese and yucca fries. We enjoyed a few libations that helped keep things cool on a hot day, and were able to sit under the tent with a great view of the ICW and all the boats passing by. Service was great, the food was delicious, and the scenery was spectacular. One key tip: get there early. By the time we left around 4:30, the place was packed--for all the right reasons. Definitely would like to try at night as the views and ambiance on the water is probably phenomenal. read more

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This experience at Valley Smoke deserves a review-- not just because of the meal, but because of what happened afterward. My wife and I recently had dinner at Valley Smoke expecting a great experience given the reputation of the restaurant group behind it. Unfortunately, the evening didn't live up to the hype. Given the reputation this restaurant group promotes, the lack of even a basic response to a respectful customer inquiry was honestly the most surprising part of the entire experience. Restaurants get busy and mistakes happen. Most reasonable customers understand that. What matters is how management handles feedback afterward. So I sent a polite, thoughtful email explaining our experience and giving them an opportunity to respond. I wasn't looking for anything unreasonable -- just acknowledgment that the feedback had been received. That email was sent weeks ago. The response from Valley Smoke and the restaurant group behind it has been... nothing. No reply. No acknowledgment. No follow-up. When a restaurant ignores a respectful attempt to resolve an issue privately, it usually tells you more about the culture of the organization than the original mistake ever could. For a restaurant that positions itself as a premium dining destination, it's surprising to see a customer service strategy that appears to rely entirely on ignoring guests once the check has cleared. Jacksonville has plenty of restaurants that take hospitality seriously. Based on this experience, Valley Smoke doesn't appear to be one of them. If you decide to dine here, just keep one thing in mind: The marketing may emphasize "Southern hospitality," but when it comes to responding to customers, the silence speaks for itself. I originally reached out privately to give management an opportunity to address this before posting publicly, but after receiving no response, I felt it was only fair to share the experience so other diners know what to expect. read more

Awesome! Great location and place was jumping - in on a Thursday afternoon, parking is valet but it moves quickly. Great atmosphere. First time visit and it was a good one was a wait list but found two spots of at the bar and Alan bartender was great. Had the smoked wings and Brunswick stew. Didn't disappoint wings were great. Friend had pork chops and they were yummy. Not your normal BBQ spot - very modern and livey. read more

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After living in Texas, I feel like my standard for barbecue has gone up pretty high. But valley smoke is a top contender for Florida bbq. Especially for the price and the serving sizes you get. We got the 'que for two and we were stuffed after, with a bit leftover. To start, I love how they have so many sauces to choose from. And I love even more how the sauces are labeled, even when you get takeout. And they're all so delicious, with my top favorites being sweet n smokey, Alabama white sauce, and datil. I will say I kind of stayed away from Piedmont just because it's more on the sour side. The sides are so good too. We got the German potatoes, which I enjoyed a lot more than I thought I would. We got it as a substitute for the yuca fries since that isn't served at dinner, but it ended up being super flavorful and creamy. The poblano creamed corn was also a fave. The poblano flavor really makes the taste resemble queso. The mac n cheese was good, but it was pretty standard. As for the meats, the brisket was really good and had a decent mix of fatty and lean parts to it. (We did order marbled over lean meat.) Second favorite was the ribs, which despite looking like it would be dry was pretty juicy. Not fall off the bone, but still pretty easy to bite off. The pulled pork was pretty tender, but flavorwise kind of boring, so I didn't care much for it. Only complaint is that we ordered over the phone for takeout, and we had ordered cornbread too but they didn't ring it in, and we didn't catch on until we had already gotten back home. But it ended up working out since we weren't charged for it anyways. And the food we did get was more than enough. read more

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Food always consistent. Service is great and ambiance is beautiful on the intercoastal.

Beautiful restaurant on the water in Ponte Vedra with complimentary valet and great service. They were out of a few items we wanted to try but the items we had were decent. I would go back if I were invited but I think there a better barbecue places a little closer to me. All in all it was a nice experience for a girl's night. read more

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4.75 Came here for the first time for my sisters birthday, reservations made for a party of 7. Greeted promptly and seated shortly after sat in the back room overlooking the water- gorgeous. Our server, Elizabeth, was exceptional. She was on top of everything, great personality and friendliness, personalized our experience. Truly one of the best servers I've had at any caliber restaurant. Kicked things off with the pimento cheese dip and the house made bbq chips with blue cheese. Both very good. Seasoned, delicious. I had a Bees Knees, husband had a Yuengling. All others had sodas. Meals- Cuban (2)- one with beans and one with fries. Very tasty and tender. Chicken and Waffles- large serving and very good. Tender. Large side of fresh fruit. Shrimp Caesar- 4 shrimp, salad served whole. Side of whipped potatoes with gravy. Biscuits and gravy, side of riced jalapeño grits- different and tasty. Beet salad- side of brisket (fatty cut requested). Yellow and red beets, pears (fresh), pecans. Blue cheese, on spinach with a vinaigrette. Salad was delicious. Brisket sandwich- lean cut requested. Beef Brisket sandwich- lean cut. Only thing I didn't love, and hate to say, was the brisket. It was a bit dry- maybe since we arrived at 1:30? But not the normal tender brisket I crave. Finished off with a large slice of chocolate cake with a candle for a he birthday girl- served all of us- super thick and decadent with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Server offered to take us outside for a picture- again, phenomenal service from Elizabeth. We will be back- eyeing the smoked wings. read more

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I chose Valley Smoke as the first restaurant to bring my newborn postpartum. I had family visiting from out of town and wanted to give them a more "southern" experience. I was really nervous about how it would go but it ended up going so well! The service was amazing, they were really accommodating towards the fact that I had my baby in the car seat, and gave me a table in the sun room so I had more space to put the car seat on a chair. The room was also less loud than the main room. The food came out quickly despite it being Saturday night and incredibly busy so baby didn't have to wait long for us to be done with our meal. The food itself was also great, I would say more an elevated barbecue experience. They also provided a wide selection of bbq sauces. We ordered the charcuterie and cornbread to start. I especially liked how the cornbread came with butter that was whipped with salt and honey. It gave the cornbread the extra creamy and sweetness to bring out the flavor. We ordered the 'Que for 4 and could not finish between the 4 of us! I especially liked how tender the beef brisket was. Overall, I would definitely recommend bring friends from out of town to experience a little bit of the local flavor without putting them outside their comfort zone. In addition to that, our experience with bringing our baby was great and I would definitely also recommend it for that. read more

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This place is legit, real bbq! Upscale restaurant but still casual and relaxed. The brisket was amazing and I had burrata for the first time. Also had the deviled eggs, Mac & cheese brisket and baked beans. All yum! read more

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A happy occasion to celebrate deserves a "happy place." Fortunately, the family celebration of one of our grandson's high school graduation took place at a very happy locale known as Valley Smoke BBQ/Restaurant. It's bright and cheerful inside and out. We had 15+ diners and everyone was very pleased with their meals. Thank you, chefs! Mr. Mason was our waitperson and he had at least one other larger group, too, but we lacked for nothing. So we thank him for that! The food was delicious and pleasantly presented. The decor was calming with a "waterside" motif. There's outside seating and a large canopied area for big bashes--right along the Intercoastal. Be aware that there is only valet parking but it's free (we did tip the valets)--it saves you from marching down the long parking lot!! Although it is somewhat far from where we all live, I would definitely bring the family back and visiting guests, too! read more

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Always enjoy this place. The atmosphere and food are usually great. This trip, everyone else's meals were great. I tried the flounder a friend got and it was excellent. My filet mignon was downright awful. I've had it at quite a few restaurants as my go-to steak of choice. This one was so tough, grissly and stringy. I've never had a filet mignon like this so i question the cut i was served. I never complain and tried to cut around all the grissle and stringiness. Never had any other complaint, and is still frequent. But perhaps the kitchen/chef need to take a closer look into quality control with cuts of meat. read more

Valley Smoke Restaurant - Hummingbird cake... 10/10. So hard to find in restaurants these days. - Barbeque Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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Located off the intercostal waterway, this place is truly breathtaking. If you get a chance, sit outside and enjoy the nature and light boat traffic traveling by. The food is also delicious. We ordered apps to hold us over before a wedding. The pimento cheese dip was soft and the crackers it came with were nice and salty. The chicken liver was soft snd fried just right. The yuca fries were full of flavor and the brisket poutine was hearty. The brisket was soft and went well with the cheese and fries. Overall a great experience and worth the trip and the calories. I can't wait to return and try the rest of the menu. read more

Valley Smoke Restaurant - Pimento cheese dip Chicken liver Yuca fries Poutine with brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Absolutely FANTASTIC!! So happy they were able to accommodate us on Father's Day without a reservation. Everything we ordered was fabulous!

I haven't been to VS in years mainly because I had a not so great experience. Well, I am so glad I gave it another try. My husband & I wanted to just sit at a bar, enjoy a HH, have apps, and chat it up. VS has happy hour weekdays with a few decent $5 wine selections. They also have some beer and cocktails for HH. The bar area is quite large & very vibrant. We grabbed two chairs & felt lucky as it gets really crowded at the bar and those seats come at a premium. After reviewing the menu and speaking to the bartender we found out there aren't any special appetizers but we chose the chips and blue cheese dip at only $7. off of the menu. That blue cheese was THE BEST I've had! I was practically licking the plate. The chips were nice and crispy & dipped well. It went nicely with my house Pinot Noir. Instead of ordering another appetizer, we decided to order some mains. I had the turkey which came with two sides. I chose grits and broccoli. My husband had the ribs and he chose mac & cheese and collard greens. My turkey was very good but my grits and broccoli were delicious. My husband really enjoyed his ribs and he said the mac & cheese was out of this world. He said the collards were just OK. We had a really nice relaxing & fun time at the bar. The kitchen is open concept and there's a lot going on. You can watch food being prepped from one side of the bar. The whole place smells smoked in a good way but not Smokey. Outdoors there are tables overlooking the canal and a big tent covering the many picnic tables. I'm so glad we gave Valley Smoke another try. We definitely will return soon. read more

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Did not expect to find my favorite bbq place in Jacksonville, FL! Everything was tender, juicy, and flavorful-- no dry pulled pork here! The hush puppies were the perfect start and the cornbread was an ideal combo is sweet salty and savory. If you're in the area, this is worth the stop. Service was great and everything as quick but I have to mention how nice the inside of this restaurant is! read more

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Valley smoke is a fun BBQ place on Roscoe blvd in Ponte Vedra. They are on the intercostal and offer indoor outdoor seating to relax by the view. They have a fun green space outside for the kids to play and even offer a lil putt-putt green. We appreciate that they have complimented valet which makes getting inside with kiddos much easier. Staff is friendly and can answer most of the menu questions without having to go ask, so yay for great training of the staff. The kitchen has an open concept that you walk by to be seated. Food is delicious and they offer like 6 different BBQ sauces. My husband and I can usually share a meal. They have some unique drinks and mocktails too. Cool place and I love that they are kid friendly. read more

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The restaurant itself is beautiful and spacious! It was slammed on a Monday at 6:15!! Our server Gabe was excellent!! My dad and I were both celebrating a late birthday, and we had a great time!! He got a beer and I tried the PV margarita. They both were good. We each got the burger and thought it was fantastic! I got pimento cheese added and it was yummmmy!! The Mac n cheese= incredible. We split a passion fruit key lime pie that was a daily special. It's valet only in the evening, so bring cash to tip!! read more

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This was our first time here and everything was delicious. The place was very busy when we arrived at 4:45. We had reservations and by the time we left, the line was out the door. We were seated near the bar and it was very noisy. But as people got seated it got much quieter. The cornbread was piping hot and absolutely delicious. I ordered a daquiri and it was like a wonderful key lime drink. They use coconut water and pineapple juice and it was different from a usual daquiri. It definitely hit all the right notes for me. Service was very good. Gracie was our server and she did a great job. The menu is very interesting and I look forward to trying something different. Trust me and get that cornbread though! read more

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Love the ambiance of this bar, subtle jazz music playing in the background. Good service even though they were quite busy, a little slow to bring the check but that wasn't really a problem at all. Good food, enjoyed our choices. Want to go back and sit at the bar to enjoy some of the many whiskies they have! read more

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Excellent service, tremendous food, wonderful atmosphere, and if you're lucky enough to sit on the porch, you have a great view of the intracoastal waterway. Every single thing we had was phenomenal. There are homemade sauces that every side is unique. You have to get the cream corn as weird as that sounds., the brisket and ribs, deviled eggs and croquettes. Our waiter JAEDEN was TREMENDOUS!! read more

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Ladies brunch was fantastic! Server was knowledgeable with suggestions and answered all questions. Room was a little loud due to a large party but we could still hear each other fine. Every one of us enjoyed our food and drinks read more

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Valley Smoke is a solid restaurant close to Jacksonville. Very classy ambiance and good service. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that was also very accommodating of our party. The food was very solid. I got the two meat combo and decided to try the smoked turkey and the sausage. The sausage was solid. Love the pop of the casing. Succulent and juicy meat on the inside. The turkey was ok. It was tender, but I felt like it could have been a little more moist with a more pronounced smoke flavor. Overall I think it is a solid BBQ restaurant in Florida. Is it as good as the BBQ places in Texas? Maybe not fully on that level yet. But still a very good showing :) read more

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Always so good. Great view. Excellent service. Had the fried green tomatoes. Caesar's salad and meat combo platter. Everything. Amazing and had leftovers. Such a nice night out there on the intercostal ! read more

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This was a real treat! Nothing that touched my lips wasn't great except the Cole slaw, but I still can't take a star away because of that. It wasn't nasty just not flavorful enough for me. It was still crunchy and chopped perfectly. I don't eat pork or brisket but I heard it was good from the rest of my party. Grilled chicken which I had pulled was great with the 6 different choices of sauces, bread, pickles and onions. The chicken wing rub was phenomenal just wish the wings were smaller and not the ones likely pumped with antibiotics. Baked beans were baked beaning, French fries were French frying, and creamed corn was definitely cream corning. Service was super fast helpful and friendly. Very nice inside and outside atmosphere. Can't wait to return. read more

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Never disappoints. We enjoyed fantastic cocktails , deviled eggs and an amazing churrasco steak and pick three. Wonderful flavor, perfectly cooked. Fantastic friendly service. Wonderful atmosphere for a date or celebration. read more

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Great experience with a beautiful view and well stocked bar! We started our evening with a few drinks and the deviled eggs, we couldn't decide on the menu since there were so many wonderful options. Our waitress suggested we both get something different and split our meals with each other which was the perfect recommendation so we could try a little bit of everything on our first visit. We were walked through all the different sauces and explained which each one was which was a huge plus for being a first timer! Waitress: friendly and knowledgeable Wait time: without reservations, timely. However we went online and found a reservation and got in quicker Food: 4 of 5, only issue was the brisket was a little dry for us. Ribs were great and sides were phenomenal especially the corn! We look forward to our next visit. read more

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Our group of 8 met for our monthly 'social' Happy Hour(s) tonight. We could only get a 4pm reservation but some in our group can't make it til after 5. It got totally packed by 6pm but they kindly moved us out to a table in the tent which was fine. Drinks were all great. Everyone enjoyed their food and we were able to continue our 'social ' when everyone was there. There was not an empty table inside! I really enjoyed the smoked wings and the stew is amazing! They have great BBQ sauces and a decent variety of menu selections. Thanks for accommodating us on a busy Friday night! read more

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We came here while we had family in town. It's one of our favorites, and there's too! Luckily I made a reservation online a few weeks prior to them coming into town. Pro Tip: Make a reservation online ahead of time. If you wait until Thursday/Friday to make one for the weekend, chances are you'll be outta luck. We were seated promptly to our table and ordered a few drinks. We ordered their blue cheese chips to start and my kiddo was hangry so he got a hamburger. BTW, if you have kids they don't have a kiddie menu, so be prepared to either order them some sides OR pay full price for an entree. His burger came out quickly and was ginormous. He liked it and ate a majority of it. Our blue cheese chips were delicious. Crispy chips, tangy blue cheese sauce. We ordered entrees next, I ordered their porkchop and our guests split a porkchop, and my husband got the bbq chicken. Everything tasted delicious and came out quickly. Service was great, and the view at Valley Smoke is wonderful. read more

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This is my 3rd time visiting this restaurant. From the minute you walk in the smell of smoky bbq hits you. The drinks ( an old fashion) are very tasty and refreshing. Tonight I enjoyed a combo of two meets. The ribs which fall off the bone and the brisket which was just like I ordered it, lean. The garlic, & bacon green beans were perfectly steamed with a plentiful side of Mac & cheese . The choice of sauces were all a tasty variety. Our waiter Julio was very attentive and friendly. There is plenty of seating inside and out. And all on the intercostal waterway where they have Adirondack chairs to lay back and watch your children play on the spacious lawn area as the boats go by and enjoy the sites of the moon. read more

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This is a place I had been wanting to try forever and a friend invited me to go I said yes for sure! It's a beautiful restaurant right on the water! You walk into this huge bar to your left with an open kitchen to the right. Menu looked great, focusing on bbq but done fancier! We got drinks ( excellent) appetizer of charcuterie ( just ok) and the Que for 2 with ribs, turkey and brisket, all of the meat was fantastic even the turkey which can get dry easily! Loved the unique sides, creamed corn...yummy! Would love to return! read more

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If you get anything for dinner, please get the pork chops. One of the best meals we have ever had. Sorry the picture shows only one pork chop. The fried chicken was so good. Very southern. Service was fantastic. We had a gator tail app that had a lemon pepper blueberry buffalo sauce with a goat cheese slaw that we all loved. My only critique would be the gravy on the mashed potatoes is way way too smoky. Just make regular southern gravy. Good was great as usual. Thanks for a great meal. read more

Valley Smoke Restaurant - Unbelievable pork chop. So great. - Barbeque Near Me - Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

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The food rocks! Always fresh made to order! The staff is wonderful and gets here early before the crowds get here they always clean after every customer! read more

It doesn't get any better than enjoyable BBQ on the patio overlooking the Intracoastal waterway. This place is large inside and we were able to get a seat on the patio mid-afternoon on a weekend without a wait. They do have valet only parking here, not totally sure why but be aware and bring a few bucks for a tip. Service was fast and friendly here. The half sweet half unsweet tea was just as you'd expect and want at a BBQ place. The pulled pork and brisket were both excellent here with large portions of tasty smoked meat. They have several BBQ sauces to choose from and I enjoyed them all. I also enjoyed the green beans and collard greens, while the Texas toast was hot and fresh. I enjoyed my meal here and will be back next time I'm in town. read more

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I was roofing in the beach area and was craving a good brisket. This place popped up in my search and saw the reviews so I stopped by. The place had a fancy farmhouse look to it with a nice bar. They did not disappoint. The brisket was perfectly salted, juicy, and good mix of lean and fat meat. The coleslaw and beans were different but really good along with their BBQ sauces. Service was attentive and had good conversation. Definitely will go again! read more

What in the fresh hell has happened to the size of the banana pudding ? It's always a favorite take home dessert for me, get it home after dreaming about it all the way and it's a 1/4 of the normal size. Don't cheap out on us, banana pudding is extremely cheap to make. Save your money elsewhere please. We deserve better. read more

Always great food and always great service. This is one of our favorites. We done here at least once a week. Some of our favorite servers: Tristan, JP, Sarah, Thyme, and Michael. The view of the river is picturesque. Tonight we had the gator tail app special and the coconut and raspberry cake dessert special. The gator tail was crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. I had the halibut special and it was cooked to perfection. Easy 5 stars. read more

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Good meals all around. The steak was cooked just the level medium taste that I enjoy. The service was speed and on point. The noise level tends to be high, so good for socializing but not a romantic experience. The pork chops and bread pudding was grea read more

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