Back Beach Barbecue is absolutely worth the hype! The turkey and baked beans were incredible and worth waiting in any line they may have. The brisket was tender, flavorful, and everything you'd hope great BBQ would be. But the real star of the show was the turkey. Wow! For anyone who limits or doesn't eat red meat, this turkey is a game changer. It was juicy, packed with flavor, and honestly the kind of meal you'll be thinking about long after your vacation is over. If you're in Panama City Beach, this place is a must-visit! read more

Great staff Fast and absolutely fantastic. Fresh made sauce and ranch. Beef rib special!! We never find beef ribs. Our group of 16 ordered and had food very quickly. Ages 3-69 and all are happy. We will be back. read more

Listen... as Texans, we take BBQ VERY seriously. This is THE BEST BBQ I have ever tasted. We had the Brisket sandwich, the boss sandwich with brisket, pork & slaw, baked beans, mac & cheese, potato salad & sweet tea ALL of was incredible. Best BBQ I've ever had! 10/10 MUST TRY. The staff was so nice & ambiance too! read more

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If you're looking for real wood smoked Barbecue look no further, these guys are dishing out a variety of meats and sides that will have you licking your chops and sucking your fingers after every bite. The staff here is wonderful and accommodating but the food here is what will having you coming back. This is not your typical roadside bbq restaurant, this is serious bbq - the giant smokers in the parking lot were filled with briskets, pork butts, pork ribs, turkeys and likely a few other things I've failed to mention. I was fortunate to walk up on the pit master after dining here and was given a full tour of the process as he checked on the smokers and refilled the fireboxes. We ordered the brisket, a half of rack of pork ribs and smoked turkey with a side of mac n cheese which was plenty of food for the two of us. All the meats were smoked to perfection and very moist and tender but if I had to pick my favorite it was definitely the turkey and I plan to return to get a few pounds before leaving the area it's that good... read more

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We stopped by Back Beach Barbecue and my wife and I both ordered the brisket sandwich with greens and mac & cheese. The portions were just right for us and the brisket was good, although it didn't quite live up to the expectations we had after reading some of the recent reviews. For me, the brisket needed a little sauce to really make it pop. The service and staff were great and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. The old pay phone and other antique items throughout the restaurant were a cool touch and gave the place a lot of character. Unfortunately, what we saw as we were leaving affected our overall impression. We observed someone handling the meat with bare hands and another person smoking cigarettes while leaning over the uncooked chicken that was not on the smoker yet. I'm not trying to assume what was or wasn't happening behind the scenes, but seeing that right after eating just didn't sit well with us. Overall, the food was decent, the portions were good, and the staff was friendly. But because of what we observed with the food handling, we have to give it 3 out of 5 stars. Without seeing that, we probably would have rated the experience higher. read more

The aroma from the smokers is unreal and sets the tone for a true Southern barbecue experience. The location has that perfect laid-back, authentic vibe, and you can choose to enjoy your meal inside or out, both offering a fun, casual atmosphere. The half chicken was a standout, moist, juicy, and seasoned with a fantastic rub that really delivered. The mac and cheese is incredibly rich and creamy, the kind you can't pass up once you see it. The ribs were smoked beautifully, tender with a great texture, though the flavor didn't quite match the quality of the smoke. Still enjoyable, just not the best I've had. The staff and overall feel of the restaurant are exactly what you want from a local BBQ joint. Friendly, upbeat, and clearly proud of what they're serving. Look forward to my next visit. read more

Back Beach Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Oh yeah. Long lines. Total bbq joint vibe that they clearly smoke right out front. Really solid food. It's a staple.

Saw a BBQ flag and stopped in for lunch at Back Beach Barbecue. Standard BBQ offerings sold by the pound along with sandwiches and sides. I went with a link of homemade jalapeño cheddar sausage and ¼ pound of brisket with a side of potato salad. The brisket was OK, peppery bark, and lean but a tad "dry" which was helped by some of their BBQ sauce. The jalapeño cheddar sausage was underwhelming, weak flavor, poor grind. I liked the potato salad...it had good flavor and the service was excellent. Was nice to sit out on the patio and enjoy the nice weather. read more

Back Beach Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Drove by it this morning on my way to Destin. Knew I had to try on my way home. Place is intriguing - 3 huge smokers on wheels out front, I mean industrial size. And I pile of wood that suggested serious smoking. As you might expect the place is a little rough. Well, not a little rough, really rough, but the food (proteins) is superb. Everything is ala carte, you can pick and choose your proteins by the pound or rib count. Sides were available but we decided to get the chopped salad. When asked what we wanted I responded with "everything." That ended up being 1/3 pound smoked chicken, smoked pork and brisket, and a 1/2 rack of ribs. Superb flavors that were even enhanced by the three bbq sauces available - spicy, sweet and mustard based. Each sauce was distinctive and flavorful. Salad was only ok. It was big but nothing special. We should have tried some sides. Some looked very good. I saw a loaded potato that turned my head. We ate outside on a picnic table. No music, no table service, no bar ... nothing but good food. Highly recommend. Come dressed for battle not the prom. And come hungry. read more

The Back Beach Barbecue is a cute little dive right on 98. There are several picnic tables under cover and a few tables inside. Orders are taken at the counter and filled right away. Our dog was welcomed to sit with us outside. We had the half rack of ribs, pulled pork sandwich, Mac n cheese and baked beans. All were delicious. So happy we took a chance on this side of the road barbecue. read more

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Hands down the best brisket I've ever had. Their sides could use some work.Wish they had more options and the sides had more flavor.

Great local Bbq in PCB! We noticed a lot of take out orders and there was a line but it moves pretty quickly. Food was excellent we love the brisket sandwich also. (No picture) highly recommend this place for excellent food healthy portions, friendly staff. read more

Back Beach Barbecue - Brisket salad with potato salad and Mac and cheese on the side - Barbeque Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Hands down the BEST BBQ I've ever had! I only wish I lived closer because I'd be here all the time. We tried the brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, and both were unbelievably flavorful, tender, and downright delicious. The mac and cheese was absolute fire--creamy, cheesy perfection. Honestly, there wasn't a single thing I'd change about our meal. To top it off, the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming, and the place has such a cool, vintage vibe. A true gem! read more

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We wanted bbq for lunch found this beauty. We ordered it to go, it was a fast service the staff was friendly, it smelled absolutely delicious inside. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly. We had brisket, hot link, Mac n cheese, BBQ pork ribs. The ambiance was back beach bbq for sure vibes will be back very yummy. read more

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Grabbed a quick lunch at this cool looking BBQ joint on Back Beach Rd. Must hubs got the pulled pork sandwich and I got a half rack of pork ribs. We added a single side of Mac and cheese and Cole slaw. Lunch was about $40. I admit it felt a little pricey for a quick lunch. My ribs were cooked to fall off the bone perfection. Served with your choice of sauce. I went Smokey and sweet. The pulled pork sandwich was also free of sauce and you can choose your own. Came on your basic burger bun. The Mac and cheese was pretty good. It was creamy, maybe a tiny bit too creamy but still good. The coleslaw was too thick, not chopped up enough and it was a little bitter. That could be a taste preference thing. Some might like it. The restaurant gives an almost deli feel in the way you order and rustic vibe both inside and out. The food was good but honestly not the most amazing. That's not to say it was bad, not at all. It's might be the best in PCB, but I'm still new here so only time will tell. read more

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This place is still amazing. Employees are also really nice. We got all brisket this time and we have no regrets, ha. Also ordered 4 of their sides and we would order the cole slaw, the potato salad, and the mac and cheese again for sure. Actually, we may need to get a bigger size of the mac and cheese, ha! read more

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The food was incredible the pulled pork is so delicious!! And the Mac and cheese is phenomenal, well done on all the food honestly. Go here for bbq in pcb you won't regret it! read more

Our friend picked up the brisket, sausage, and chicken and 4 sides for a group party of 6 and we all agreed that it was the best barbecue we had ever had! This is a must for all who either live or visit Panama City Beach! read more

Went to Back Beach on a Saturday evening--really enjoyed our food experience. I got a brisket sandwich and a buddy of mine got the loaded BBQ potato. Both were fantastic. It's kind of a walk through line, and order at the counter. There is some indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outdoors. Great local BBQ spot. Would recommend and would go back. read more

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Dry Brisket, dry pork, oven cooked ribs zero smoke flavor good Mac cheese! Would not go back

Best BBQ at the beach from Destin to Panama City. Great people working there and has consistently gotten better over the years. They have daily specials as well. It's worth going and dining in. read more

Excellent pulled pork and brisket! great service in a beach bbq locale. The portions were huge and the original sauces were delicious. Smokers were hot ensuring fresh goodness serving chicken, pork and beef. read more

The food was awesome. The service was great. Atmosphere was nice. Portions were large. Fabulous experience. read more

Get the brisket. I found this spot on yelp in a town I'm not familiar with, and honestly I had low expectations because touristy areas usually means -meh- food. An hour before close on a Friday and they were dead. There were a couple people sitting outside, but otherwise, it was just a mix of employees cleaning up/breaking down for the night. The ladies behind the counter were hilarious and so so helpful. After asking what's good I was directed to the brisket and handed a little sample piece. An order of brisket (half lean half fatty), pulled pork, some Mac n cheese, and a loaded potato later... It was the best bbq brisket I've had in a very very long time, if not ever. Granted, I've never lived in an area where brisket is "the" bbq, so I can't really compare to say.... Texas, but good grief. The pulled pork was also good, but the brisket was better. The Mac and cheese hit the carby spot; not mind-blowing, but I will forgive them for that. The baked potato was almost the size of my head and loaded with sour cream and toppings. I was considering coming back the next morning for breakfast but was still full from the night before. read more

Food was delicious. We tried the pulled chicken, pulled pork, Mac and cheese, collards, baked beans and potato salad. It was so good we came back again on our last day of vacation read more

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I've come to back beach twice now and both times found the brisket to be extremely dry. The loaded potato is delicious, but I cannot say the same for the BBQ. read more

Back Beach Barbecue - Brisket sandwich and Loaded Potato - Barbeque Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Good spot. Nice decor. Food is really good at a good price. Recommended for something different at the beach besides seafood.

Experience was disappointing. I had high hopes, but the food were bad. The brisket and turkey were both very dry, lacking the juicy tenderness you'd expect from good barbecue. The only saving the restaurant was the ribs, which were tender. However, given that I spent $120 and received food that tasted like leather rather than the juicy barbecue I was hoping for, I felt robbed. For the price, I expected much better quality. PS: Ceiling is leaking water everywhere and will get on you while you order read more

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We ate there this past weekend and genuinely enjoyed the food. Unfortunately we will not be returning due to the staff working in the restaurant. The male worker behind the counter had his shirt lifted up to his chest digging in his pants and talking to himself. He appeared to be on something making it uncomfortable to others in the restaurant. ​ read more

Back Beach Barbecue in Panama City Beach really hits the spot. I had the chopped brisket sandwich with slaw, and let's just say my taste buds are still sending me thank-you notes. The place has a rustic vibe, like the kind of spot where you'd half expect someone's grandma to wander out with a cast-iron skillet. The smoky aromas pull you in from the parking lot, and once you dig in, you realize the food tastes even better than it smells. If brisket were currency, this place would be Fort Knox. read more

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The breakfast burrito and brisket hash burrito did not disappoint! My husband and I had the brisket hash burrito the kids had the breakfast burritos with bacon. It was amazing and I promise we know good brisket coming from Texas! read more

What a wonderful surprise it was to discover this place. We picked up some meat to enjoy at home, and wow, it was phenomenal. The cashier was very friendly and service oriented. Thank you for such a delicious meal. We'll definitely be back. read more

YUM!! husband said it's the best he's had. Brisket was by far superb! loved the selection of sauces and sitting outside smelling the freshly cooked bbq while eating our sandwiches for lunch. staff was very friendly, and it was a clean space with indoor/outdoor seating. it was great!! read more

Mac and cheese was like cold soup. Pulled pork sandwich was tasteless and dry. Expensive for terrible food. read more

We had takeout from here during vacation. My husband had seen the smoke and smelled the meat cooking while driving past and wanted to try it out. We ordered two pounds of Carolina pulled pork, a cup of Carolina collards, and a quart of baked beans. My husband said it was easy to order and the food came out quickly. The lady gave us different sauces to try as well, which I liked doing while I ate the pulled pork. The meat was tender, juicy, and flavorful, the collards were flavorful and cooked well, and the baked beans tasted delicious. We enjoy our meal and can say it is authentic barbecue! read more

If you are in PCB and want some of the best brisket and mac/cheese anywhere this is it!! The workers were all very friendly and moved us through the line rather quickly !! read more

Wait was long but worth it for the food. They are cooking it out front on massive pits.

This place!! Just passing through Panama City and stopped here for breakfast. I ordered one pulled pork and one brisket taco. Both came with egg, cheese, and potatoes for under $5 each. They were amazing! They stuffed them full of perfectly smoked brisket/pork. All the sauces were great, too. The people here know BBQ!! The folks were friendly and the decor was fun with all the old metal signs. I highly endorse this place. read more

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This place has everything you need. Pile of wood along the highway. Tasty ribs & pulled pork. Flavorful sides. Sweet, spicy, and mustard sauces. Vintage signs, country music, cardboard trays. Best of all, super friendly & accommodating to a rush of people who came in the tight window between sunset and closing! read more

Jack behind the counter was an absolute gentleman and talked us through the menu. We will be back because of the amazing food and service. read more

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