Ordered BBQ catering for my son's birthday party this past weekend, and everything was amazing! We don't live in Cape Coral, but we were visiting family and BIG8 came highly recommended. We got a huge tray of brisket, burnt ends, baked beans, and mac n cheese. We had about 40 people in attendance and it was more than enough food (with plenty of leftovers for the next day). Everyone was raving about the meats... my two year old even approved! I can see why locals say that this is the best BBQ in the Cape! read more

BIG8 BBQ - Brisket and burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Great service and one of the best BBQ I have had in Southwest Florida. Here's what we had: * Loaded Skin Potatoes to Start * The Cape Coral Sampler We chose the brisket and ribs for the meat and for the sides we went with garlic mashed potatoes and onion rings which is a must in my opinion, crunchy and full of flavor * Spicy Corona Rita ( So SPICY ) * Mojito Mocktail (Surprisingly refreshing) read more

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When we think of the perfect BBQ spot, it's not just about the food--it's about the feeling. Our ideal place serves up an array of meats piled high on your plate, paired with sides that taste like they were crafted with intention--from creamy mac and cheese to perfectly balanced coleslaw. Every bite feels rich, smoky, and homemade. And then there's that moment when you leave... hands desperate for a wet wipe, smoke still lingering on your fingers from digging into your plate--no shame, just satisfaction. It's the kind of place that doesn't feel like a restaurant. It feels like your own backyard--surrounded by people you enjoy, where the food is good, the energy is warm, and everything just hits right. That's exactly what you get at Big 8 BBQ on 47th Ter in Cape Coral. Walking in, you're met with that industrial BBQ joint feel--rustic wood, raw textures, and a space built for real dining. The booths are long, sturdy, and made for gathering. No squeezing in--just plenty of room for your family and the spread you already know is coming. We started with drinks--the Blue Lagoon and the Magic Mule. If you're a ginger fan, the Magic Mule is a must. Bubbly, crisp, and finished with fresh lime--it was incredibly refreshing. The Blue Lagoon goes the sweeter route--fruity, vibrant, and just as good as it looks. Then came the food... and this is where it all comes together. We went with the Cape Coral Sampler, which lets you choose 2-3 meats and your sides--but we had to go all in. Ribs, turkey, burnt ends, and brisket. All incredibly done. The ribs were a standout (and we're not usually rib people), the turkey was thick-cut and flavorful, the burnt ends were juicy, and the brisket was exactly what you want--tender, smoky, and done right. The sides carried that same energy. The smoked potato salad and green beans had that extra depth smoked of flavor, and the 8-cheese mac and cheese was smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced with a slight sour cream flavor that kept it from feeling too heavy. And of course, the coleslaw--because you can't skip it with BBQ--rounded everything out perfectly. Service matched the experience. Our server Sydney was amazing, and the owners even came by to introduce themselves. You can tell this place was built on passion--they opened in 2020 with a true love for what they do. And that's what makes it different. Coming here isn't just about great BBQ-- it's about supporting a local business that genuinely cares about the experience they're creating read more

Juicy brisket and the best beans I've ever had, rheir pickled veggies and fluffy rolls are also scrumptious. read more

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As a Kansas City native, I can say this is some of the best BBQ I have had since moving to the area! Thanks so much!

Our first time here and won't be our last! I recommend the beef kebab for only $8, although I saw their sign on the way out that the beef kebab lunch special was $4... The big bbq brisket sloppy Joe was really good and I loved their house-made pickles. I tried the baked potato soup, and it came with an option of free bacon, scallions, and shredded cheese, but there was nowhere in the small soup bowl to put those extras. Perhaps a larger bowl should be provided on the side. I didn't catch the waitress's name, but she was very attentive. It was nice that the owner, Bill, came over to see how we were doing and to ask about our dining experience. I loved the personal touch. read more

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This is the best bbq in Cape Coral!! My husband got the ribs and pulled chicken and i got the chicken tenders with carolina sauce and memphis sauce!! All of their homemade sauces are delicious!! The mac and cheese is Amazing and the cole slaw is the best!! Everyone is so nice and my order was ready quickly and they check your order when you get there! Best in town!! If you want real bbq thats delicious check this place out!!!! read more

Love this place! Great BBQ, awesome staff, reasonable prices and an attentive owner.

This BBQ place is the best BBQ in town! We got the sample platter with Ribs, Brisket, Burnt Ends, Coleslaw and Onion Rings. They gave a a heavy pour of my Chardonnay. The owner Bill visited our table and was so warm and welcoming. They have large tables that seat 6-8. The restaurant has an extensive menu including banana pudding. We will definitely come back. read more

BIG8 BBQ - Sample Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

The pulled pork was piled high and delicious. Great barbecue sauce and the baked beans were great. Will definitely go back.

We ordered ribs, burnt ends, brisket, pork, turkey, and sausage. I was very pleased with the price and amount of food received. My simplistic review: Ribs were above average Burnt ends were very good Brisket was cooked perfectly but lacked the smoke I expected Pulled pork was average also lacking smoke flavor Turkey was moist and excellent with the proper amount of smoke Sausage was very good, I only tried the hot sausage. read more

Food was brought to table quickly, delicious! I got the combo plate with brisket and smoked turkey, nice and flavorful and soft and smoky. My dining companion got the brisket and burnt ends and said 10/10. Our other friend got the 3 ribs and said they were succulent and flavorful. We all enjoyed our meal and their rolls are delicious! Order extra! For sides we all got the macncheese although all the sides sounded good as well. Friendly attentive staff very cool atmosphere We'll be back! read more

As a native North Carolina girl, I'm a BBQ snob. But Big8 was wonderful!! Have been several times and never disappointed! Food is fabulous, service is outstanding. GO!! It's definitely worth it. read more

Arrived at 5 pm on a weekday. Seated immediately. Option of inside or outside seats. Outside was not very appealing as it is not n sidewalk next to parked cars. Booths inside. Rustic decor. Waitress explained the special menu items and answered questions. A lot of the meat choices already come with sauces on them. However, you can get other sauces on the side. A lot of side options like baked potato, Mac n cheese, collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw, etc. Canned soda is available as well as a full bar with special cocktails. Food was served fast and hot. Also by signing up for emails we received a bonus pulled pork sandwich (we took it to go) for free with 20$ food/drink purchase. read more

Pork was outstanding! Original sauce was delicious. Atmosphere, very pleasing. Service was super. Highly recommend. Really like this place! read more

I've never ordered carry out from Big 8 Barbecue but we had guests for the weekend so we decided to order out some brisket, pulled pork and baked beans with all the sauces. The price was very good and They had it ready, hot and on time for pickup. Everything was great and my guests loved it. I highly recommend ordering out or eating in and either way you can't beat big eight barbecue. read more

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It's been 3 years since my last visit, but still loving this brisket. It's so tender and juicy. The sides were perfect. Repeated the garlic Mac and cheese and coleslaw sides. They both were a 10. Sadly they are out of the pickled onions. If you're looking for bbq look no farther. It's worth my hour drive to eat here!! read more

BIG8 BBQ - Brisket Garlic Mac Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

I got the three meat sampler. The burnt ends and brisket were fantastic. In-house homemade Kansas City and Carolina sauces are exceptionally good. Excellent wait staff, and atmosphere. We tried this place when it first opened and my wife was underwhelmed. She thought everything tasted like it had too much pepper. This time she was well pleased. Excellent portion size on the three meat sampler. Fair prices. Will be back. Excellent job. read more

I had such high expectations and was sadly disappointed. Ordered the ribs with baked chicken and sausage link. The ribs had so much grease on it and the chicken was cold and flavorless and didn't care for the taste of the sausage . The Mac and cheese once again missing flavor. The only highlight was the pulled pork it was good. Waitress was nice and attentive and clean nice place but food was not what I expected in flavor when I think of bbq. read more

BIG8 BBQ - Ribs 6 Bones with mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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The bar que is excellent. I had the Sloppy Joe BBQ brisket sandwich with fries and Cole slaw! So good! Sydney was my server and was very attentive and kind. I am here on business and love bar-b-que and this is definitely one of the best I've had. read more

My order was soggy , the roll was saturated with fat. Not very happy with the food. I've tried this place a few time. No more.

Took the family to BIG8 BBQ last night. First time customer. The food was really good. Had the BBQ and onion rings. I would highly recommend both of them. Others had either the ribs, brisket or burnt ends. They especially liked the ribs. A lot of meat and a good flavor. If you are in the area, I recommend giving them a try. read more

Tried today and it was amazing! My husband and I split the Cape Coral sampler with Pulled Pork, smoker turkey breast and burnt ends. Topped it off with a fresh Cumberland and tomato salad and Mac n cheese. The turkey was the star of the show. Had a sweetheart of a waitress and the owner even came out to great everyone. Top notch! read more

"I had the Brisket and onion rings and loaded potato soup. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side salad and potato salads. Everything was delicious. We finished up with the Banana Pudding which was the star of the show. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. The food comes out really quick. The Decor is really cute as you can see in my photos. read more

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Late father's day dinner. If your going to have BBQ then you need to have some greens right? The collard greens (spicy) are just out of bounds, wow so good. I got the three meat platter with brisket, burnt ends and the pulled pork. My favorite of the three was the beef brisket great smoke flavor and just enough fat to give it the full flavor I was looking for. The service is on point as they came to check on us several times. The BBQ sauces are homemade and they have tried to show case four regions of the country were BBQ is a staple. So I am sure people have a lot of opinions. My choice is the Carolina. I have been wanting to go here for long time and glad I finally made it. Be back soon! read more

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We are visiting Cape Coral and decided to go for bbq tonight. This place did not disappoint! We got the food to go, and it was amazing. My husband got the sloppy joe and I got the smothered potato. We would definitely get these again! The Texas BBQ sauce was our favorite sauce-such a good kick. Loved it! We'll be back next time we're in the area! read more

I'm not a fan of BBQ but I enjoyed Big8 BBQ a lot. The service was top notch, the owner came and checked in on us multiple times and we were so happy with everything we ordered and it was a feast. The space was nice and big and they have a lot of seating, we sat in a booth and their seating was super comfortable. We liked the sides and the their barbeque sauce flavors as well. read more

The burnt ends and brisket were dry, and chewy like raw hide. The garlic Mac and cheese was oily than it was flavorful.

Just finished an amazing lunch! I have enjoyed great BBQ in Houston, KC and Nashville but this hidden gem was some of the best I have ever had! My husband had the 3 meat platter - brisket, ribs and hot sausage and I had the meatloaf. Truly fantastic smoked meat! The sides of collards and pinto beans also were on point. Last but not least the pickles and pickled onions were the great to cut through the meat. Our lunch was made perfect by our server Haley and the owner checking in. Our first time here and we can't wait to come back. read more

The service was quick and to the point. The menu was pretty simple, I got my order ready in less than five minutes. The restaurant was spacious and well air conditioned the cushions were soft as well. I got Jambalaya while my Dad got the Brisket. The Jambalaya was great, but the brisket was better! Their 14 hour smoked brisket was the bomb! Definitely recommend 10/10! read more

BIG8 BBQ - Brisket with a loaded potato, I was told that it was very delicious! (and it is!) - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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We really wanted to like this place but it was just OK. Actually by far the best thing we ordered was the banana pudding - it was fantastic and a giant serving! After seeing very good reviews we stopped in for an early dinner and sat outside at one of their tables adjacent to the parking lot (not exactly scenic). Our waitress was super friendly and super attentive. She did a great job. We ordered one of their 3 meat platters with burnt ends, brisket and 2 spare ribs. We also got a complimentary pulled pork sandwich for signing up on their website. Often pulled pork sandwiches can be dry but this pork was moist and the bun very good. The other three meats were a bit disappointing. Not a huge fan of spare ribs compared to baby backs - not much meat and a bit tough. The burnt ends were dry and the brisket average. We tried two of their sauces and both were good. The corn muffin was solid. Next time in the area I will stop again for the banana pudding... read more

BIG8 BBQ - Beverage menu - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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Great food Fast service Got delivery Delicious Close early Never tried eating inside read more

EXCELLENT food!!!! Soon as she walked through the door you could smell awesomeness. They make their own BBQ sauces and we tried them all . Delicious meat super tender and packed with flavor .Staff super friendly and made sure our experience was wonderful. read more

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Stop in for lunch ...Wonderful food! Such friendly service service! I got the pulled pork sandwich hubby got sampler, and it was so tasty, we will be back! read more

Great BBQ place! Portions are huge and I really like to eat a lot! Service is also very attentive! Inside they have a great design and big booths for bigger parties. Food came out fast and it was delicious! Always go back once in a while! read more

Unfortunately, Cape Coral is not known for their barbecue scene. So, if you're in the mood for smoked meats, you really don't have that many options. If you're looking for finger licking, melt in your mouth barbecue like you find in Texas, this place will not hit the mark. However if you're looking for the best barbecue that Cape Coral has to offer, then you may be onto something. The owners and the staff are friendly, polite, and very welcoming. Aside from a few tables that hadn't been bussed, the restaurant was clean and had country music playing lightly over the speakers. The menu offered a full bar and lots of protein options. Sometimes when you go for barbecue, you get to pick from ribs or pulled pork. This place has smoked sausage, turkey, chicken, brisket, and pork. They also offer four different unique sauces which you can taste are homemade. At this point you're probably wondering why I don't just give this place five stars, but honestly it just wasn't a five-star experience. The cornbread was a big, warm, individually wrapped muffin, which they served with whipped butter. Sounds amazing right? Then you take a bite and the muffin is dense and tastes like flour but also sweet like a cupcake with little to no actual corn in it. Good but not great. The collard greens were served in a mini crock. They were perfectly cooked and tender with tons of brisket. The first few bites are amazing and then the vinegar takes over and it's all you can taste. Good but not great. The 8-cheese mac and cheese held up to its name. It was oozing with cheese. It too was served in its own crock and it looked melty and dreamy. Then you took a bite and it was under seasoned and the cheese sauce was broken. Good but not great. Did we enjoy it? Yes. Will we go back? Yes. Will we order different things? Yes. Will we recommend it to our friends? Yes, if they are craving barbecue and can't travel to Texas. This place has so much potential, but when you walk in and see all the empty tables, you understand why by the time you leave. It's good.... Just not great. read more

BIG8 BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

This is the best bbq in the area. EVERYTHING IS EXCELLENT!! There's nothing bad on this menu. We've had the ribs, pulled pork, brisket, the tornado-OMFG!!, smoked potato salad, Mac & cheese, both kinds of beans AND THE LIFE CHANGING CORN BREAD!! I loved everything-the green beans were off so we tossed them. We thoroughly enjoyed this meal and their family meals are enough for double what they suggest. Get the Memphis sauce they make. It is the best bbq sauce I've ever had, it's balanced, spicy, not too spicy, but back of tongue and a little sweet but not too sweet. It's perfectly balanced. These guys do bbq right. Get the tornado, it's an incredible mix of flavors and textures layered together. This place is so good, I'm drooling thinking about it. read more

If you are looking for a place to get your rib fix, look no further than! The proportions and the service are amazing! read more

BIG8 BBQ - Proportion and price are great - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

My sister and I always get the same order 6 bone, brisket, and brisket sausage. Everything is always good and I hope they keeping getting the business they deserve.The service is always great and they always give extra pieces of the ends of the ribs. If you love coming in and leaving like you just spent a couple hours in the smoker then come on in. read more

3 things about this place: 1. Great, clean space along with wide dining tables. Staffs were friendly and constantly kept checking to see how everything was. Had a flyer with free pulled pork sandwich and they gave huge portion of pulled pork which was a big plus. 2. The place looked short staffed as the server sat my sister and I to our seats. Waited over 20 minutes to place the orders and not even waters were given until so late. The table next to us came in 20 minutes after we sat down and they placed their orders less than 5 min after sitting down. 3. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork with garlic mac & cheese, Texas baked beans, and potato salad were ordered and they were pretty good. However, ribs were a little difficult to eat so I don't think I'll order the ribs next time. Glad they had different sauces for us to try. Brisket had a little too much fat compared to other places so it was a little difficult to enjoy the food. Pulled pork was very juicy and tender which is a definite must if you try this place out. Overall, it's a good spot for BBQ and I would try this place again but today was not a good experience. read more

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