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    3.4 (291 reviews)

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    Pulled Smoked Beef Sweet Potato Fries
    Matthew B.

    A must when I am in Surfside. Very great service and wonderful options. I look forward to trying the Poutine Truffle Fries next time.

    Jenn S.

    Kosher eats have come a long way from what was once very limiting in restaurant and cuisine selections to what is thriving today as the boundaries of Kosher taste buds are stretching to flavors, seasonings and cooking techniques from other cultures. Kosher bbq is fast becoming a growing delicious option and quickly getting noteriety and recognition too. Owner Mendel of this fine BBQ establishment has won accolades at many bbq competitions for his smoke meats and proudly serves them here. Like any great BBQ joint, they serve till they run out and only make a certain amount per day, so don't get there late! Reservations are highly recommended, especially those times when the area is inundated with NYC snow birds ;) My favorites here are the brisket, burnt ends, ribs, chicken wings, the BBQ "sundae", classic beef burger, and the pecan pie!! Do not skip dessert here! Staff has always been friendly, but since it's a beach/vacation community I heard retaining good staff long term is near impossible sadly. Still, looking forward to my next visit very soon!

    Salmon and corn.
    Anthony S.

    Great food, great service. My waitress was the best. I remember her from Miami Beach. Salmon was crispy and delicious. Corn on the cob was a real treat. Next time I'll try the smoked meats.

    Fries with brisket and bbq aioli
    Jasmine N.

    Giving this restaurant three stars because when we came here two years ago it was a much better experience than this time so maybe they were having an off night or maybe it has changed. We got the fries with the brisket and BBQ aioli and this was probably the best thing we had all night. Got the daily combo platter for $150, which came with 4 very small ribs, 4 pieces of very very dry brisket and some burnt ends. The burnt ends were very good, the ribs were just OK and the brisket was beyond awful as it was cold, flavorless, and dry. The platter came with two sides we chose Cole slaw and corn. Had to send the Cole slaw back because it tasted so off. Swapped it with no problem for a side Caesar salad which was pretty good. While the waitress was very very nice the service in general was not great as the staff was hard to access and no one was walking around. I came back again because I enjoyed my meal last time but wouldn't come back again.

    The beans & pickles  were great.
    SuperFly W.

    This was Probably the worst "BBQ" I have ever had. Ordered the 80$ platter. It's said to feed 1-2 people, it feeds 1, barely. But this one fed 0 because we sent it back and left. But even if it was good/edible it was enough for 1 adult in my opinion. I could have eaten 2 of those platter, if it was good. Let me explain. When the platter came out at first glance it looked ok, but it was to "ARRANGED" it looked over presented and too "picturesque" We tasted a rib, a cube of burnt ends, and a bite of the brisket. Honestly in my opinion it was all inedible. The beans tasted ok but seamed old, mushy and the fact that the beans were barley warm and the bowl they were in was scolding piping hot says 1 thing "MICROWAVE" we didn't bother with the coleslaw. The only think on the platter that wasn't completely disappointing was the 3 pickle slices, gee thanks. I guess since rbis platter is supposed to serve 2 people, its 1 and 1/2 pickle slices each, that you very little. It just felt like this place is overpriced, cheap/stingy with their product and their portions and has no real talent for making and serving good tasting and good smelling BBq. 1st- the "secret" off menu add on for 10$ to add a Dino rib was "secretly" upped to $20. Which is weird because if it's a secret item, how do you change the price? Thought that was a little bit of tomfoolery but ok... asked the manager to honor the price that it has been for quite some time but the 10$ extra was so important to the manager he said no, that we have to pay 20$. So we passed, not because of 10$ but because of principles. Feeling ripped off isnt nice or a good way to start off a meal. Never spoke to or met the manager mind you, he/she only communicated through the waiter. Big no no. Con 2nd- I know bbq. I know that a full rack of ribs is 10-12 ribs and can even be 13 ribs AND that yes 2 people can definitely split a full rack of ribs even though I can definitely polish off a full rack as an appetizer. Even if you don't know BBQ that's pretty well known amongst people that are fans of and enjoy bbq or anyone that has seen a rack of ribs for sale in the supermarket!!! I can't stand when restaurants think the customer is stupid. The menu said the combo platter for $80 comes with a FULL rack of ribs. So naturally I was expecting 10-12 ribs. When the platter came out it had 5 ribs. Which in the bbq world is know as a "cheaters rack" meaning, ribs on each end of the rack were removed and held back- usually to create another portion... it was not surprising to me that when the platter came out they were not connected like ribs should be in a "RACK" but stacked on top of each other like chicken wings would be. I took one look and laughed and said to myself, those look awful. I took 1 bite and spit it out. Dry, COLD, chewy & almost completely flavorless except for the fresh bbq sauce that was squirted on top, AND OLD. I'd say they were probably made within the past week or so. No chance were they smoked for 8 hours same day I ordered them like I was told. No chance. Make fresh ribs, smoke them for 8 hours, eat some. Then toss a few in the refrigerator for a week- then take them out and take a bite and tell me if you can tell the difference, I'm sure you can too. But I think most customers have no taste or knowledge of food and many are probably wowed but the $80 price tag but I haven't really a clue how this place gets away with this- I'd have to attribute it to their customer base. Or maybe this was an off day but I think it's the customer base. You'd think they'd know how to do BBQ in the south. 3rd- in addition to the 1/2 rack of ribs that was in the menu as a FULL RACK the burnt ends were cold, tuff/chewy, lacked flavor, were old/stale and were not burnt ends. Probably also a week old. They were just cubes of meat, probably brisket or sirloin but I count tell because they were hard and cold, over cooked and lacked flavor. The fact that these were passed off as "burnt ends" was insulting to me never mind that they were inedible. Also served cold with a squirt of Bbq sauce on them. 4th- so far the $80 combo platter was 5 ribs, about 6 "burnt ends" and I put burnt ends in quotes because I have no idea what those cubes of meat were, but they were not burnt ends and the "brisket". 2 small slices of brisket, for $80 for 2 people to share? Sorry not sorry the bbq here is an insult and the prices are insane. So back to the brisket, it was not good. Are you surprised? Cold, almost flavorless and fatty. Seamed soggy, like it's stored in bbq far/runoff mixed with water. It was not how brisket should be. I was looking forward to the brisket as a saving piece. But it was gross. the one bite we tried was cold, chewy, and lacked flavor. Nothing even smelled like it was smoked or smells good. No yummy Oder no Smokey flavor. The brisket tasted/felt like it was just taken out of the refrigerator and put in the microwave, partly room temperature & partly cold.

    Linda R.

    Truly fond of Mendel and his food but changing my review from years ago from a 5 star to 4. Reason being that the place is starting to show it's wear and tear, the bathrooms & the booths. Also, and maybe this is my imagination or maybe because it's yeshiva week, the portion, of at least the sundae, seemed smaller. Pluses include new, to me, appetizer of sweet potatoes and burnt ends (yum) & dessert (their take on NOLA bread pudding- so good). The servers are numerous and oh so nice, and they remain calm and unruffled even under trying circumstances.

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    Joey R.

    Don't let the humble digs fool you. This place serves up some of the best barbecue this side of the Mason Dixon line...in sunny south Florida. Who knew Florida could serve up barbecue this good? The ambience has a rustic, "barbecue-esque" feel and charm. However, be prepared...good barbecue brings big crowds, and this place can get quite packed. In fact, It can almost feel like a cafeteria or mess hall at times, but don't let that stop you. This place is a virtual shrine to impossibly good barbecue and worth the hassle. Interestingly, the atmosphere is only half the story. It turns out this is a kosher restaurant that adheres to Jewish dietary laws. Lord have mercy... I never knew kosher barbecue could taste so good! In fact, this barbecue joint has actually won many contests and the owner is happy to tell you all about it. I had the pleasure of meeting Mendel, the owner of this ode to barbecue deliciousness. He was kind, engaging, and genuinely concerned about his patrons. When I asked him questions and offered suggestions he was extremely thankful and receptive. We started things off with the delectable chili and chicken poppers. Folks, this chili was right on point. Flavored just right, this chili had lots of meat, beans, and just the perfect amount of heat. It also came with a generous portion of tortilla chips. I swear I could hear the angels singing. Although the ribs looked good, we happened to notice a tantalizingly good burger that was being served to the table right next to us. It was topped with delicious brisket, sauce, along with other fixings. I was instantly under its spell and simply had to have this burger. It honestly looked too good to pass up. In fact, several people at my table were also taken by this burger and couldn't resist its power! It didn't disappoint. The barbecue gods were definitely shining down on this burger! This aptly named "barbecue burger" is topped with delectable pulled brisket that literally melts in your mouth. Each bite was better than the next, and I quickly devoured this wonderful creation. The accompanying french fries were also delicious. I'm quite convinced that this burger could bring world peace. Other delicious options that I sampled were the beef ribs and grilled chicken breast. Both were quite tasty and oozing with flavor. All in all, this was solid barbecue served up alongside good service and a very warm and welcoming owner. Next time you're in Miami, run (don't walk) to backyard BBQ. I can't wait for my next visit!

    Nicole K.

    My mouth is watering just thinking of this meal! It was my first time having a kosher meal in Miami, and this place was recommended by a friend who lives in the area. Definitively a must try. MENU selections: During busy meal times, I highly recommend to have a reservation, but since we came on Tuesday for lunch after the mad rush of memorial weekend it was pretty empty. Their meat options were a bit limited because of the weekend rush, but the server let us know ahead of time before we ordered. SERVICE: There was only 1 guy doing all of the service and I could tell he was scattered and a bit overwhelmed even though there were only 3 groups in the restaurant at the time. We had to ask a few times for water and it got annoying, but he eventually came around. FOOD: You can't even tell this is a "kosher" food place because of the high quality menu options and delicious flavors. You can really tell the chef was trying to make this experience as authentic as possible, as if you're chowing down in Tennessee! The meats were all marinated and cooked to perfection. For four people we shared a salad, the poutine with brisket, the burger with baked beans and short ribs with side of green beans. No one touched the egg on the salad, for there was a plethora of other good protein options. BTW the salad was very large portion. Mendel himself came by and brought us some of his famous honey pomogranate BBQ sauce, a must try! Adding a drizzle to the short rib meats just adds another level of flavor. I wanted to buy a bottle but it was too large for my carry on, damn you TSA! I'll have to buy a bottle online when he has it available in stock.

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    David G.

    Surprisingly my favorite thing I had here was the hamburger. Cooked perfectly with the egg slightly over cooked. The burnt ends had very good flavor. But they were not crispy at all; they really just tasted like chunks of barbecue. Still good but not crispy like expected. Surprisingly a PARVE pecan pie with ice cream was fantastic. My mother is a connoisseur of pecan pie and she would've loved this one and had no idea it had no dairy in it

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    Great food, family-friendly and make sure to try the brisket tacos and spicy edamame. Also, they serve Wynwood brews, double win!

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    Awful food - they don't honor your reservation - not worth the wait - obnoxious service

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    I love this restaurant! The food is just amazing! Crazy about their. Chicken wings and the classic burger!

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    I gave one star only because there is no option for zero. Terrible food, terrible services. STAY AWAY! Really.

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