It was our second time here in a week. The first experience was outstanding we spent a couple hours on the beach and then came up for barbecue. The pork belly burn ends were outstanding and a load of tots were great. We really enjoyed the greens. This afternoon we did the same thing spent an hour and a half on the beach and Savannah was our server. Service was prompt and efficient. We had pulled pork greens and pork belly burns. The food was outstanding. The pork had a beautiful smoke ring in the house made sauce is outstanding.. We are local and we will definitely be back! read more

Food is amazing. Second time I've been and still amazing. Food is delicious and flavorful. Service is quick and quiet. And you get a great view of the bay. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

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The smoked turkey salad was so good and filling. If you're trying for a lighter option, this salad is not it. It's heavy but very delicious. The smoked wings were good to me but my partner did not like them. I liked that they were perfectly crispy with a nice smoky flavor. The pulled pork was bland. The service was basic, but I liked that it was right on a cute little beach so after eating we walked on the private beach. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Salad with smoked turkey. - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

Out for a little drive being that the weather wasn't beach friendly , seen this on yelp and thought why not stop in for a drink and an app !First this is a seasonal establishment from the sign posted closes 9-1 not that it takes or adds anything just a FYI . We settled on an order of burnt ends , they were tasty the pickles and pickled onions were a great addition. My SO had a local draft beer which he enjoyed , I set my sight on a sunset pig margarita....tequila, coconut puree, sour mix and fresh pineapple . Nope that did not happen it tasted like a shaken ice water with a splash of milk it was dressed with a small chunk of pineapple. Service was hot and cold hostess seemed a little bothered to have to leave her conversation our server was pleasant ! We'd go back for the ends and beers ! read more

Water Pig BBQ - Burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

The vibe is really good and food come out shortly after I had ordered. The service is fine but not great. I had a pull pork sandwich with side beans. The sandwich is kinda dry but it is BBQ you know...I also ordered brisket tacos to go and I hope there are more different ingredients inside.Tots is the best and everything else is just basic. read more

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Was back in Pensacola and had to return to The Pig. Even better than last time. The brisket was off the hook and street corn incredible. Florida isn't my go to for bbq but when I am here, the Only place to eat is The Water Pig. Try it here, you'll be back... read more

Went here a few Saturday's back with some buddies and was legit blown away. Food was great, servers were on point. We tried the pork belly and it was amazing. Burgers and boiled peanuts were cooked to perfection it was just a great experience. Then I took my family on a weekday and it was the complete opposite. No one came to the table for so long I had to go ask if we could be served even though there were several workers hanging around the bar. When someone finally came after I asked, their demeanor was horrible. Just annoyed at having to deal with us. The food this time was cooked horribly. Tasteless and cold. The experience was so off putting it's going to be hard to go back if we do at all. I would still say try it on the weekend when it's busy and well staffed, but avoid the quieter days as it may be a waste of your money. read more

Overpriced, dry food. Cannot comment on the restaurant or the staff as I was given this food by my companion who went to pick up food for us both. I had BBQ chicken, corn, and some sauces brought to me. The chicken was beyond dry. The sauces certainly helped, but something was off. It was edible, but this wasn't finger-licking good BBQ and for the price it ought to be. The corn was delicious fortunately, but this is a BBQ joint. The BBQ should be the star. I should not be here raving about the corn, and even then, I have had better. This is the type of place you go to when you're in a pinch, but I would not go out of my way for. Admittedly disappointing, but when in Florida, can you ever find finger-licking good BBQ? read more

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Ambiance first: Beautiful open-air restaurant and bar on the bay side of Pensacola Beach. Stylish chairs to use when watching the sunsets and ducks that visit. FOOD: we were stuffed from lunch but wanted small dinners. Mandy ("World's. Best. Waitress.) recommend the salads -- one mixed generously with house barbecue meats, eggs, greens, tomatoes) and the other watermelon feta. A fourth guest got wings -- he couldn't finish them. We'd order the same again. SERVICE: Mandy lived up to her name with salad recommendations and frequent checks on us. Next trip we'll try their Sunday brunch. read more

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Food was pretty mediocre tried the loaded tater tots very interesting. Also the burgers had no flavor at all so probably wouldn't go back. Way better places to eat at the beach than this. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Burger and tater tots very interesting - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

Man we usually love this place and was back today and it was very bad. Service was good but tots were cold, meat was cold and kiddo got dry old Mac and cheese. It was really bad. This is our 5th time here and sad because this was our go to. Hopefully it improves. read more

Like most places along the beach or bay Water Pig has a great location with beautiful views and a consistent breeze. Overall the ambiance is great but unfortunately the food is way overpriced for what you get. Living part time in Austin I'm confident I know good BBQ (arguably some of the best in the world in TX). The BBQ has a decent smoked flavor but the amount of meet for $30 along with the excessive fattiness of the brisket left me disappointed. Good brisket should be 80% meat and 20% fat, with any fat in the meat fully cooked down and only serving to add more juiciness. I found the brisket here to have fat throughout the meat which meant only a small part of it was edible. Overall even if the BBQ was pronominal the prices are still excessively high and for two you could easily spend $70+. I'd recommend giving it a try since BBQ is subjective and so you may love it but be prepared to spend a healthy amount for a meal. read more

Water Pig BBQ - 2 meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

I love the outdoor seating at this area because you get a chance to enjoy the sand and have a view of the beach. I really enjoyed the portion sizes of the chicken wings and they were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The customer service was not bad either, we had a very kind server who was attentive and was able to provide recommendations. Overall, the food was OK. I might come back and give it another try with other menu items, but the view of the beach makes it a great experience. By the way they have great potato salad! read more

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A group of 12 of us pulled up on a thursday night without a reservation and were still able to be seated! We sat on the picnic tables on the sand which we were all okay with. The view was outstanding, they had chairs next to the water and corn hole (there were no bags but we didn't ask if they had any available.) I felt for the servers because we were there a good 15-30 minutes after they closed and they had to walk in the sand with tennis shoes on but they still had a positive attitude/ and great service!! Our main waiter, a young man, was super helpful and even took a picture of the group! Food was all really good super filling and fresh. Tots had a good crunch (we also had loaded tots, very yummy!) My only complaint was the mac was dry but it had breadcrumbs on top which was good! (i'm a mac and cheese fanatic so i might just be biased) Overall super good id come back in the future if we come back to pensacola:) read more

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We didn't like this at all. Seems like a stretch for Pensacola beach. If the bar and service was better I'd recommend, but generally this wasn't good. Food was rich but tasteless, sides were pointless, and our service was slow and sporadic. Bad spot. read more

Food was not good at all. Would not return! Service took forever and the restaurant was not crowded at all. They forgot majority of our parties food and it took forever for me to get a salad read more

Water Pig BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

We saw this place on bring Fido and stopped with our dogs. I went up to the hostess to make sure they were pet friendly and went back to get my pups. By the time I got back our table was set and a fresh bowl of water was ready for them. The entire patio is open air and on a sunny 76° day it was perfect. The hostess and waitress were amazing and loved our dogs. The bbq tots were a really good appetizer, especially with their sweet sauce. I got the bbq burger and it was perfect. This is a great place to visit, especially if you have dogs. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Bbq burger - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

Had the brisket sandwich yesterday and was disappointed. As a Kansas City BBQ person, who is used to Arthur Bryant's, it had a small amount of brisket and had cheese. At $18.00 it should have had more beef. The restaurant is in a killer location , so I may try again before going somewhere else read more

Honestly wish i could rate lower than a 1 star. Server just seemed irritated and extremely unknowledgeable about anything on the menu. Not to mention the food was horrible, from the meat being extremely dry and the bbq sauce being lumpy. Even the bread was so soaked in butter that you would bite into it and it would be as if you were drinking butter. I would definitely recommend staying away from this place. read more

Yum, yum, and more yum. It was raining, so we weren't sure if we'd be able to dine here since the seating is exclusively outdoor. We were comforted to pull up and see that there was so much covered outdoor seating. We were able to sit towards the middle where we wouldn't get sprayed with rain and could still enjoy being outside. Service from the hostess to our server was fast and attentive. Everything we had tasted excellent. -I'm not even a tater tot person and I loved the tots! -I'm weary of greens that aren't cooked by my mother and these were scrumptious. -The Turkey, brisket, and chicken were incredible -The bbq sauce is the perfect balance of vinegary and sweet We ordered a bun ($1) to soak up all the meal's goodness. The bread was great, too! Can't wait to come back when the rainclouds are gone to enjoy the waterfront seating. read more

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Love this little joint! Bbq is delicious and done right. Place sits right in the water so you can go down and enjoy the beach after eating. Staff is super friendly. The iced sweet tea hit the spot on a hot afternoon. Winner! read more

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My husband and I were headed to Red Fish Blue Fish when we pulled into the parking lot however, the smell of BBQ lured us to Water Pig. Ate on a Saturday mid October around noon. We were surprised to see very few cars in the parking lot. Upon arrival we were greeted by a cheerful waitress. We ordered Carolina pulled pork and Texas Brisket sandwiches. We both agreed the Brisket was the better of the 2. It was delicious as were the sweet and savory pickle slices that came with it. The tater tots (standard with the sandwich) were ok but had stayed in the cooker just a tad too long. Hubby had a beer and I had water. Tip and all was around $50 ($39 for food). Great water view with covered outdoor seating. If you're in the area give it a try. read more

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Beach BBQ The Smell of smoked meat and outdoor seating allows us all to remember this is the south and the ocean is a stone throw away. Atmosphere 5+. Food 5+. Service 5+. As usual a great smokehouse works the basics and the burnt ends are superb as well as the Mac An Cheese they come with. Pork butt sandwich. Yummy and the house made BBQ sauce was perfect for the sandwich. Good portions and fair pricing says stop in and get some of this BBQ. You won't be diss appointed, I guarenteeee! Seweee! read more

Water Pig BBQ - Mac and Cheese and Burnt Ends. Creamy and Those Burnt End aim to please. Enough for Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

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We had a fantastic experience at Water Pig BBQ! Our server Gabby was wonderful! Our best meal over Memorial Day weekend! read more

Water Pig BBQ - Loaded 'tots' (substituted fries) and street corn. - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

Y'all should order 'Mac n Cheese' for an appetizer or on the side. It tasted like creamy alfredo with cheesy taste! Burnt end and corn pico were also nice combination. The restaurant is right next to water and has a good view with convenient parking lots. The server was perfectly fine with me and my husband ordering just an appetizer and a banana pudding cheese cake. I'd love to go back to try their BBQ! (+ It'll be nice if they serve coffee...) read more

Water Pig BBQ - Brisket Mac N Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

As a family with small children, trying to stay COVID safe in Florida is a challenge. The hostesses of Water Pig were really nice about moving us down to the sand when the only table on the patio was the very first one, in a high traffic area. It was lovely to dine by the bay in the shade of the deck next door. Our waitress said the sampler platter was enough for two to share with some to spare, so my husband and I were a little let down when we finished everything and left unfulfilled. It was all okay; I would have liked the sides to be bigger, plus more juice and flavor in the meat but the BBQ sauce helped. The kids macaroni is mixed with a white cheese and comes with a tasty side of tots. The overall experience was memorable and we enjoyed the convenient location but the food was just alright. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Sampler on the left (less food than I expected) and Kids Mac & cheese with tater tots on the right - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

As a bbq guy (award winning) I am very critical of bbq when i eat out but I liked everything we had at the Water Pig. We had loaded bbq tots and pork cracklins as an appetizer. The pork crack was just that ... crack. It was actually still popping and cracklin when it came to the table. Dusted in their rub it was hot and crunchy. We tried them with sauce and they were even better. The loaded tots are huge as are the sandwiches. Our group order the club and the brisket sandwiches. A sandwich can easily be split between two people if you had an appetizer. Smoky and spicy brisket was tender and served on a toasted bun. The club has a thick slice of tomato and smoked turkey with bacon. I again added their spicy sauce and it was delicious. The greens needed some salt or more spicy sauce. Did you gather I was also a fan of the sauces?? Only star off was tables and chairs needed to be wiped down at opening. It was Memorial Day and I'm sure they were swamped but it needed a touch more cleaning. They also sell fun Water a pig gear. Recommend and would go back. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Club sandwich with collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

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We ordered the Texas Brisket Sandwich and the Pitmaster Cobb Salad and oh my goodness, exquisite is the best description! Small menu equals quality and fresh to us! The meats were tender, flavorful and juicy! The salad has smoked pork, brisket and turkey and it is a perfect reimagining of a Cobb salad! Kudos to the pit boss at the Water Pig! The potato salad was awesome and the homemade mesquite ranch was heaven! Our waitress was sooooo very nice and attentive, she made us feel at home and welcome! We ate outdoors looking out at the bay and with the high ceilings it was breezy and cool. The perfect place to enjoy the best barbecue in Pensacola of all places with excellent service and an awesome view! We will definitely be back! We got the cheesecake egg roll to go and it was a sweet end to a delicious meal! read more

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Amazing food, relaxed atmosphere and service. Got the burnt ends and sausage they were great

Great outdoor vibe and great service if you want a change from seafood! We tried the turkey club, burnt ends, chicken wings and all were delicious! But I must confess that the pork rinds were to die for. If you are looking for a non-seafood option and you like BBQ you have to stop in. read more

Water Pig BBQ - Pork rinds...so yummy! - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

Can't recommend this place anymore. Loved it forever, took a bunch of friends there this weekend, nothing was impressive. I got their new "$38 two meat plate" with fries & coleslaw only (!!), no legit sides options at all. First off, come on yall- you can't hold back on sides for a $40 meat plate. If I want baked beans this is going to be a $50 plate?? Gimme a break! I got the pork & brisket. Pork was good but scant & brisket serving was pathetic. Maybe 3 skimpy dried out slices of brisket flat. What is that?! If you need a knife, your brisket is a bust-PERIOD. For that much money, you need to slap some meat on my plate! I want an impressive slice of flat and chunk of point on my $40 brisket plate! Impress me! You did not. The restaurant was empty so idk what they're doing with all the meat that they aren't giving to the paying customers. It's a major disappointment. I love bbq & used to recommend this place to everyone but no longer. If management wants to reach out to discuss, I'm open to it. What a shame. read more

We went cause of good reviews on yelp.The food was good but the service not so good felt as if we were being rushed and we were the only table in the restaurant right before happy hour read more

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Service needs work. Lost our order and the food was so so. The server also tasted a beer that we had just sent back because it was flat.

@waterpigbbq has quickly become my favorite spot on Pensacola beach! Executive chef Ed, customized their brisket sandwich into a Harlem style chopped cheese for me and the end result was delicious! Drizzled their Alabama white sauce over the top and the combination of smokey slow cooked brisket and tangy white sauce was on another level. The acidity and sweetness of those pickles perfectly complimented the sandwich! The staff and food never disappoints! Always great @pensacolavibes even on these rainy beach days #HypeBeastBurger * @hypebeastburger read more

Water Pig BBQ - Chopped Brisket Sandwich with Alabama white sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

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Ordered the Brisket Mac n Cheese... the brisket was good but the Mac didn't have any cheese. Besides that the atmosphere was good and the view of the ocean from the patio was great. Mens bathroom smells like Walmart Candles read more

Its hard to find good places with a good view and good food. But I found just that at Water Pig. The food was SO good. Maybe it was the heat or maybe they just know how to BBQ. Service was great, food was great. All around very good experience. read more

Absolutely LOVED this restaurant and will definitely be back + I'm sure my parents will want to come when they're in town too! 15/10! Great atmosphere! Friendly staff! Incredible food! Nice view! read more

Water Pig BBQ - turkey club! - Barbeque Near Me - Pensacola Beach, Florida

Went went on a Friday night, 7:00 pm, not super busy. Wind coming off the water, so it felt like we were in a wind tunnel. Ordered drinks and took almost 15 minutes. Yes there were 6 of us, but again they were not busy. We asked to have the plastic pulled so we could enjoy our meal without our hair blowing in our faces. Finally move to a table further into the restaurant. Our food came out. The flavor was excellent but everything was cold, from the meat, to the sandwiches and Mac and cheese. Don't think we'd go back. read more

The location is awesome with a view of the Florida intercostal waterway. The outdoor seating has a great breeze although it can get warm. Friendly, attentive staff. Eating at the bar was nice but the stool were very difficult to move. Food was average. The salad was slightly wilted, potato salad was grocery store quality and the pulled pork was dry. The Texas BBQ sauce has a nice smoke flavor. read more

OMG - Watermelon Feta Salad... My wife loved it The Pork Cracklins were heated with a bit of seasoning are better than expected. The Pig Club Sandwich - Good smoke flavor on the bird, tasty bacon, mayo and the trimmings between the cheesy Jalapeño bread was so good I had to take half to the hotel for breakfast There was also an order of pulled pork. Definitely a return trip for this gem of a restaurant! One BBQ Joint that stands tall amongst the Flash Fried Seafood of Pensacola! YES! read more