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    Apocalypse BBQ

    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ribs, brisket, pulled pork as proteins.   French fries, baked beans, Texas toast, coleslaw and Mac and cheese for sides.
    Richard T.

    Great bbq in Miami. This is probably one of the best bbq places I have been to. You can try a little of everything if you get a tray as you. There almost always is a wait here, but it's normally fast. There's plenty of seating inside and it has a solid bbq place vibe that you would expect from this place. The meats were all juicy and flavorful. The service was great since there were many servers working.

    Kaleb H.

    Legend says that after church on Sundays, once the soul has been fed, there remains one final mission: Feed the body. And that journey usually leads us to Apocalypse BBQ. This Sunday, Jamal behind the bar and Jason, the bar manager, guided us through the Apocalypse like seasoned survivors. Great recommendations, great drinks, incredible BBQ, and somehow an even better experience. There are plenty of places in Miami to get a good meal, but very few become part of your story. Apocalypse has become one of those places for us.

    Blazed Sunset Cocktail
    Jaime N.

    I am a regular here every single week, me and my girlfriend always come for the $1 wing specials on Wednesdays and we always end up getting more than just wings lol, but everything we ever have here is always mind blowing. The lunch specials for the weekdays is great, the Brisket Chopped Cheese and the Cluck Norris Chicken Sandwich are great for the lunch special price and honestly you can't beat it. Service here always makes you feel at home, you come more than once and they instantly remember you and will welcome you back and it really makes you feel like you're apart of a family over there and that's something I definitely love about it here. Ambiance is nothing short of a big ol family dinner party vibe, all around fun with great music playing. Apocalypse is my second home and me and my girlfriend always have an amazing time here!

    Mac and cheese, cafecito ribs, sausage, brisket, corn bread, coleslaw
    Star A.

    I want to start off this review on a personal note and big statement for myself. I do not care for BBQ typically, but this is the BEST BBQ joint I've ever, yes, EVER tried. My group of 3 walked up to the outdoor hostess, we gave a name for our group, it was about a 30-40 minute wait. It was expected since word of mouth was passed along that this place usually has a wait to be seated. Once we were sat on a booth, we were greeted by the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable waiter, sad to say, I don't remember her name, but the customer service was all the way there! When I scanned through the menu, I wanted to dig all the way in. Keep in mind, I was a bit skeptical since I am not the biggest BBQ fan. For starters we ordered their brisket bacon, brisket wings, and a brisket empanada. We were also told there was a daily special, pulled pork mac & cheese french fries so of course we got an order. Their menu has changed since my initial visit, but it was all a la carte style; we created our own "platter" consisting of Mac and cheese, cafecito ribs, sausage, brisket, corn bread, coleslaw, elote, and maduros. Ooo weee! That's a mouthful and it was damn good. Their brisket meat is smoked to absolute perfection, has a crisp and is still extremely juicy (we ordered lean style). The flavors are all the way there and just explode in your mouth, you can't go here and NOT order their brisket, like cmon. I was very impressed. Now, I'm a carb junkie, so I was a major fan of their Mac and cheese and corn bread. I even took some to go, it was that delicious. You will be in the best food coma after all of that, I know I sure was! Though the food was phenomenal, I have to give up to the front and BOH. The real MVP's. You really see the staff work as a team, it's a sight to see. Our waiter, expos, and manager walked over to our booth throughout our munch time and asked if we were good, how our experience was, etc. The attentiveness was present- that's a lost art in Miami lol, so bravo! Great ambiance, food, and above all things customer service!

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    Kyerra B.

    I arrived in Miami one day before my cruise & my friend highly recommended recommended this restaurant! We arrived around 6:45 and there was a 20 min wait, it didn't take that long & they offered free beer & water while we waited. It was off to a great start! Our server was kind and polite however it took her forever to take our orders and come back with the checks. She told us after we'd order that there can only be three checks which is fine but I wished it was communicated sooner. I'd never in my life been so irate with poor/slow service. It was insane!! It wasn't even that busy. The food itself is 5 stars!! I sampled the loaded fries with mac & cheese, & pulled pork. It was to die for! The brisket & cheese empanadas were delicious. My entree was the half rack of ribs and loaded mac & cheese it was everything!! SN: they don't do online or call in orders, just a FYI.

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    Amparo M.

    I would also see this place being promoted online and decided to check it out to see if it was worth the hype. Let me tell you, it exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was top notch. Our server explained the entire menu to us and manager even visited our table to ask how everything was. Note: wait time to be seated can be long. Make sure to sign up in advance for their wait list on yelp and let them know when you arrive. The waiting area is in an outside tent with a fan and benches. They do provide free water and beer while you wait for your table which definitely makes them different. I really liked that they did that

    Toshitha J.

    Apocalypse did not disappoint! The dining area is very large and we were seated within a couple minutes of putting our name down. Our server was very friendly and constantly checked in on us throughout the lunch. We tried a little bit of everything on the menu and thought that some of the standout items were the spare ribs, brisket, and the corn bread. The flavor on the spare ribs was spectacular and very different from what I'm used to when it comes to Texas style BBQ. The brisket was very juicy and tender. The corn bread was the perfect texture/sweetness and I loved that it came in a skull shape. I definitely will be back especially on a day that they are doing beef ribs!

    Pulled Pork Tostones
    Jenny H.

    I had been hearing about Apocalypse BBQ for a while, so I was excited when it worked out that we were in the area and hungry for lunch at a super convenient time where there was not yet a line! We had a great experience. Our server was so friendly and went out of her way to be kind to our 4-year-old and make sure she had a good experience too. The food here is BBQ with a latin twist. For appetizers, we had the Pulled Pork Tostones and the Empanada. The Tostones came with two pieces that were loaded with pork and pickled onions. It was a ton of food. And the empanada had a brisket and cheese mixture that was so incredibly delicious. Highly recommend both these appetizers. For our meals we chose to share the 2-person platter which comes with two meats and two sides. All of the portions were huge, so this was plenty of food for both of us and to share with our 4-year-old as well (whom we also ordered French fries for). I understand the fries usually come with garlic on them, but we ordered them without since it was mostly for our child. We ordered two portions of the Cafecito Ribs. As much as we liked the appetizers, these ribs knocked it out of the park for us!! They were so flavorful. Our server had told us they are more sweet than coffee flavored, as some had expected, but I actually found them to have a really good earthy flavor that complemented its sweetness so well. These were absolutely delicious. I believe the ribs were smoked 6-8 hours I believe. They were soft and fall off the bone, and, honestly, we'll probably order the same thing next time haha. For sides we had the Abuelita Beans and the Elote corn. The platter also came with four pieces of Texas Toast. The Abuelita Beans were interesting because they had a definite latin flair. My husband, who is Puerto Rican, didn't care for the beans, but I think it's because they were so different than what he expected. I thought they were good despite the fact that I do not care for Chicharrones which they had mixed in. There were small pieces and larger ones - I accidentally ate a larger one, thinking it was a potato, hahaha. They were good.. you just have to expect the flavor. The Elote was delicious but a bit salty. The ambiance was cool too. It was inside a long rectangular building. They even had strong air vents and fans outside to keep it cooler for those waiting inline. The inside has an elevated diner feel because it's shaped like a stereotypical long diner but with updated and sophisticated decor. They also have a bar, so cocktails and beer are on the menu as well. I had a Corona). Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely to back. You can add yourself to the waitlist from the website which I imagine would be incredibly helpful too!

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    Rene S.

    This was my second visit to Apocalypse BBQ, first to new location. Thankfully, there is now a waitlist to join before you arrive at restaurant. The online tracker is accurate and improved the overall experience. Mickey the server was on-point. All staff appeared happy and productively busy. Great music filled the air along with the delicious smell of food. Cafecito wings were best in Miami. Ribs fell off the bone, smoked perfectly and tasted ideally. Asked for three sauces, mustard, coffee sauce and a jalapeño mayo sauce. Pulled pork was fantastic. Beans were perfect with crunchy pork rinds within. Beer was cold and well priced. Finished meal with two fresh Cuban coffees!! All in $120. Happy to recommend.

    Empanadas
    Alexandra S.

    After all the famous hype this location has... we finally made it and ate quicker than I could take pics. This yummy bbq spot is a spot that's always super busy so definitely make reservations! As someone who isn't huge on bbq, I definitely enjoyed it. The empanadas, cornbread, pulled pork & brisket was impressive. We got the family platter and we ate it up. Also, they are super loud and fun for birthdays!

    Axelle-Gabrielle M.

    I definitely understand the hype about Apocalypse BBQ!!! I've been wanting to try this place for years and finally got around to it a couple weeks ago! The evening we stopped by, Yelp was down and people were not able to join their waitlist virtually which caused the line to be even longer. But the staff were kind and passed out fries to those some of the people who were waiting outside. After a nearly 2 hour wait, we were seated and our server was great. The other servers and staff came to check on our table and the other tables around us multiple times as well, so overall I would say the restaurant gives really good service. They did well with making the decor fit the theme of the restaurant, even down to the faucets and knobs of the bathroom sinks. We were a little confused about the very loud electronic music that was playing throughout, but it didn't take away from our experience. My cousin and I ordered a half rack of cafecito ribs, the prime brisket, pulled pork, cowboy link, corn bread, coleslaw, French fries, mac & cheese and a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. The food was served within a matter of minutes which was great as we were very hungry after waiting a couple of hours, but it was also confusing because you would think the wait times wouldn't be so long if the service is so fast. Our favorite bites were definitely the cowboy link, pulled pork, coleslaw, cornbread & chocolate chip cookie, so you should definitely give those a try, but you can't go wrong because everything we ordered was delicious. The only thing I probably wouldn't reorder was the mac and cheese because it was just okay. Overall a great experience and if you're craving BBQ food, don't mind a little wait, and are in the area, I highly recommend giving Apocalypse a try! (Pro-tip if you use the Yelp waitlist it'll be much faster)

    family platter for 2
    Ashley L.

    Great food and service! I totally recommend. The waitlist was the best option that they added.

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    Great service. Great food!!! Worth the wait. The beans were amazing ! Go there - there is a maple glaze on the ribs. Definitely recommended.

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    Tbh one of the best bbq I have ever had. I have tried it at both locations and both times everything was amazing

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    Amazing food, wait time is insane. But omg the food. The corn bread is to die for and the ribs are delicious.

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    Least busy days and times?

    If I have to guess, I would say right as they open during the week day. I went on a weekday at 6 PM (after work) and we barely had a wait time and got our food right away. It got busier once I left around 8 PM.

    Many reviews say the food runs out quickly. Is there a number to call or message to check what's available before heading over to the establishment?

    I tried looking for a phone number everywhere with no luck. If you find it please share. Also I believe they dont do takeout on the weekends.

    Is take out available and if so do I just call and order ahead when' is least busy time to dine in please?

    Yes take out is available. Best time to go is before it opens which is 11 am I'd go before that

    Came Saturday 7/22 at 5:15pm. Not taking any guest, closed for private event. Came last weekend and they ran out of all smoked meats. We drive from Downtown so it can be disappointing. Since no phone # is listed can you put updates on your website?

    Hey Jean, we keep all updates on our instagram page - it’s the easiest and fastest way for us to communicate what’s going on. Sorry about the confusion, please send me a DM via IV so we can chat and I can make it right with you!

    Why does this categorize as a food truck?

    They started years ago as a food truck. They opened their brick-and-mortar location not too long ago.

    Do you offer takeout?

    Hey how are you, we do offer takeout Wednesday and Thursday, we are Dine-In only Fri-Sun. Hope to see you soon!

    Are your wings smoked?

    Yes

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