I've been wanting to check out Captains BBQ for a while now. Any BBQ spot that serves St Louis style ribs is always a move, but I read amazing reviews of their Cuban sandwich. The perfect ratio pulled pork, ham and cheese was elite. This sandwich was perfection. Screw going to Tampa or Miami. This one is LEGIT. Their spicy collard greens had great flavor as well. I enjoyed their spicy hot bbq sauce and their ribs had the perfect bite and texture. This place is seriously a vibe. You can dine inside at one of six tables or outside on their massive patio with views of the Matanzas River. 10/10. Great staff. Great food. You've got to go. #foodtrip #bbq #topdown read more

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What a perfect Friday afternoon! It was surprisingly not busy, and the weather was absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed the three-meat platter; it was incredibly tasty. Everything was just right, making for a delightful experience. I'd definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Captains BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Coast, Florida

Absolutely delicious !! I was visiting from NY, and this place was probably the best BBQ I've ever had ! Quality like that doesn't exist where I'm from. A must try !! read more

The food was delicious. I had the 3 meat plate with fall off the bone ribs, brisket and pulled pork. My sides were baked beans and potato salad. Everything was very good. The service was prompt and it was nice to sit on their porch to watch the wildlife and boat traffic on the intercostal. read more

Yum! I can't turn down BBQ any time of the day. The restaurant is located off of A1A and you go up to the counter to order. You can either sit inside or outside or take it to go. The three St. Louis rib lunch was the bomb! I got macaroni and cheese and corn with it. The sauce on the ribs was finger licking good and I would get the same meal if I go there again. The line moved at a steady pace and we got our order in a reasonable amount of time. You get your own condiments, silverware, wipes, etc. at the counter and can get something from the counter if you need something else. The only thing I regret not getting is a dessert! read more

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Food is excellent. New cashier in-training did great! Recommended by friends and they were right! Multiple people ate multiple meals. All were great! Good process for getting orders ready. We did not wait long once we ordered. It can get busy. Be patient. It is worth the wait. View of landing is good. Atmosphere is not their focus. Order. Get your drinks. Water outside. They will call you when your order is ready. Seating inside and out on screened porch. Worth the stop! read more

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Great bbq! I ordered the brisket with sides of green beans and beet with goat cheese. Melt in your mouth smoky brisket and the sides were just as good. My husband ordered the Smoked Turkey sandwich which was juicy and delicious. The couple we were with split a burrito which was huge!!! Definitely enough for two people. We sat outside at one of their picnic tables. Having just come off a boat, the outdoor Florida air wasn't bad at all. Nice breeze. The staff is super friendly and treated us like family. Great environment and great food. Can't go wrong with this place. read more

You grab your beverage, walk up to the counter, place your order and they call your name over a speaker from the dining area when your order is ready. They have condiments, utensils and water on the outside porch. The same people who call your name when your food is ready were also helpful with offering ice for drinks and they, and others, bus the tables when you're finished. We ordered the 1/2 chicken dinner $15.99 and the beef Brisket plate $16.99 (each plate comes with 2 sides). Portion were very generous for the prices but we found the meats to be a bit on the dryer side on our lunchtime visit. Food came out quickly, they have a small inside dining area and a larger screened room with more tables and a few fans for overflow. read more

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We were leaving Fort Matanzas and asked where would be a good lunch place. Captains BBQ was the #1 recommendation, we were told the locals go there. We then decided to go to Washington Oaks state park and were really hungry afterwards so I did a quick search for reviews and headed for BBQ. When we arrived it felt like they built a park around the restaurant, it was cool and had seating outside too. We were lucky, only one couple was ahead of us but by the time we left the place they had a line of people. When you enter, you order, they ask your name and when it's called your meal is ready and you can eat inside or on the enclosed deck. We chose the deck for the view of the river. My friend got the BBQ sliders, comes with 3, and said they were delicious. My burnt ends were great and I didn't need to add BBQ sauce or anything. The potato salad was different than what I was use to but it was still good, I was pleasantly surprised. I don't like everyone's potato salad. The beet salad was basically beets with feta but it was good too. Totally worth going. When the manager stopped to ask f everything was good that was the cherry on top. read more

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Ahoy, mateys! Sail to Captain's BBQ, At 5862 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137--it's true! Service zips faster than a pirate ship's gale, Pulled pork so tender, it'll make your taste buds wail! Collard greens dance with smoky delight, And those baked beans? A treasure chest, pure dynamite! Best we've ever shoveled--honest to barnacles, no lie, could feast on beans alone, till the cows fly high! Captain John roams tables like a jolly sea dog so fine, Checkin' every plate: "Is your grub divine?"* We'll hoist the family flag and return with glee, Captain's BBQ, you're our culinary sea! read more

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Love the view of the inter coastal and Good BBQ and Blues music. That's what Captains BBQ offers. They have great burnt ends that often sells out early. My wife and I split the trio sampler because she likes the smoked turkey and Cole slaw. I like the sweet BBQ on pulled pork and beef brisket sliders. We go here once a week. Try it..., read more

Captains BBQ - Trio Sampler with baked beans and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Coast, Florida

Barbecue was dry and overcooked. Expensive for what you get. Almost any place has better barbecue. The only reason I went was, I could go by Boat! read more

Food was delicious. Nothing like a beer from my past. View out to the river is a treat.

I ordered the burnt ends with smoked beans, mashed yams, cornbread and a link of sausage. The burnt ends were really good and moist. The smoked beans have a couple different types of beans with plenty of pork in them. The mashed yams were nice and sweet. The sausage was good and smoked with a good kick to it. The atmosphere is not very and laid back with boaters and fishermen coming in all the time. It's a great place to watch the boats and sunset. Service is great with quick order times and they are walking around making sure the customers are satisfied. read more

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Stopped by Captains Bbq before going to fish market. It was very crowded but we were able to order and get seated quickly. We all ordered the burnt ends sandwich and sides of beet salad/feta cheese or baked beans. The food was great. Burnt ends were perfectly cooked. read more

Captains BBQ - Burnt Ends sandwich and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Coast, Florida

Had early dinner on Friday afternoon (4/25/25) -- place closes at 7. Plenty of parking. Walk in and order (easy), find a table outside, wait for your name to be called with your food. I ordered a pulled pork plate (comes with 2 sides) with smoked beans (superb) and mashed yams (a bit sweet, still excellent); pork was fabulous. They offer three types of bbq sauces: regular, hot (not too) and tangy (very). Very informal atmosphere, with a view of the Matanzas River. This is the real deal. A big group of us had ordered family meals a few days ago, giving me a taste of several other offerings: ribs are magnificent, mac and cheese good; everything is good. Highly recommended. read more

Captains BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Coast, Florida

Captain's BBQ had been on my list of places to try ever since I saw it described as having the "best pulled pork sandwich in Florida" on one of those "best in your state" lists that pop up on social media all the time, the ones that link to a website you've never heard of. It could be a pay-to-review site. It could have been written by AI. Or maybe it is legit. But it sounded like a cool place anyway, and it was under two hours from home, so I figured I would see for myself. One Friday afternoon when I had finished a job nearby, I drove up A1A to check it out. Being a little ways off the main tourist tracks, the place does have an Old Florida vibe. Palm trees and moss-draped oaks are scattered throughout the expansive dirt parking area. A county park next door, and the Intracoastal Waterway behind the restaurant add to the laid-back feel, inviting one to linger. I walked in the unadorned entrance to the nearly empty counter where orders are placed. Being the middle of the afternoon, there were only a few other customers. I wanted to try the pork, of course, but not wanting a sandwich, I chose to order the pulled pork plate instead, which came with two sides. After ordering, you are directed towards the back of the building where there is another counter to pick up your order. Just out the door from there is a good-sized screened in area where most of the seating is. It was a pleasant day, and the breeze, sunshine and water beyond made for a pretty relaxing atmosphere. I carried my Strofoam plate of pork accompanied by collard greens and cole slaw to a small table, stopping along the way for napkins, utensils and sauce. The review I had read mentioned "a range of homemade sauces", but what they actually have are gallon size jugs of three different Cattlemen's sauces- not a bad thing per se, but they definitely weren't homemade. There were a few smaller bottles of what may have been one type of house-made sauce that I did not try. It was good pork, and sauce wasn't a necessity anyway. However, most of the flavor came from a spice mixture that was applied after the pork had been cooked and pulled. The meat was tender and cooked to perfection, but even though it did appear to be smoked, the flavors usually imparted by smoking were hidden by the added seasoning. Still, it was enjoyable, especially paired with the creamy cole slaw. The collard greens had somewhat of a burnt taste, as if they had been cooked for a long time at a high temperature. They also appeared to have sausage mixed in, a bit of a twist on the usual ham or bacon. I was trying to tell if the unusual taste was just from a strong mixture of seasoning, or if they were actually burnt. I couldn't figure it out, but in any case, they weren't my favorite. I am afraid I can't completely agree with the exuberant praise of the piece I read. However, it was a decent bbq plate, served by friendy folks in a very pleasing setting. When I find myself nearby again, I will find my way here to sample more of the menu, and perhaps then update my rating. read more

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Great food, friendly service and a beautiful location by the water. Inside seating as well as picnic benches outside.

FOOD Turkey (good flavor, moist, tender) Brisket - decent Beans - I think they cook with tobasco??? Sweet sauce - not a fan SERVICE (welcoming but highly self service after the order AMBIANCE good. Ergonomics could use some tweaking. When getting sauces from a centralized location, remember to take your tray because the door opens towards you with hands full of sauces.and plastic picnic-ware. read more

What a fun atmosphere!! So much space outside of the restaurant to let the kids run around and there is a playground as well! The restaurant had ample amount of seating inside and on their screened in porch! They have a counter at the front that you order from and then wait for your name to be called to pick up your order! It's very low key with plastic silverware and paper plates-perfect for BBQ and a tasty meal after a day of fun! I had a big party with me so everyone had different meal options! Most plates were licked clean! I had the BYOB (burger) and Mac n cheese! The burger was huge and so well cooked! It was delicious and I loved that they had different sauces to put on as well! My 9 month old loved my Mac n cheese! Staff were very pleasant and constantly walking around cleaning up and checking on patrons! Definitely would recommend Captains! read more

Absolutely some of the best southern food that we have had in ages. Can't wait to go back!!

Once again, we were delighted to have a delicious lunch at Captains! The rib lunch was wonderful, so were the baked beans and mac n cheese!

One our local favorites for several years. Great food, service and friendly staff. Took our daughter there last night and she kept raving about it. read more

It's been 5 years since I was here and so happy to come back. It was better than I remember. Staff is awesome and BBQ is on point- sides are on fire, especially the collards. If you get anything, get the BURNT ENDS and get more than you think you need!! read more

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This is what barbecue is supposed to taste like and look like. The atmosphere is exactly what you want in a barbecue joint. Low-key with friendly staff. You order at one counter and you pick it up at the other counter you can sit inside or outside. The ribs are outstanding and the brisket is top-notch their sides are all very good. Well, worth a visit. read more

Best BBQ we have found in the area. Worth the drive. The location looks terrific and being on the river makes it a relaxing atmosphere.

Love the BBQ here. Brisket is always my go to and it's yummy! Love sitting outside on the screened in back porch. Take a walk over at Mala Compra after you eat or go sit by the water! Definitely recommended. read more

Awesome bbq great price love the ribs. Sides are excellent. Great service and staff is amazing. Pently of seating inside and outside

This place is just about everything it ought to be. My only quibble? The indoor seating can be scarce--on those Florida days when you're sweating straight through your eyelids (yes, it's a thing), you might find yourself longing for a little more air-conditioned refuge. But I digress. The food is excellent, thoughtful, flavorful, and worth coming back for.im not positive, but i think they win real bbq awards. The staff are attentive and genuinely kind, which makes the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Prices aren't exactly a bargain, but in today's dining world that's par for the course--and compared to many spots, it's fair. And then there's the setting: tucked into Bing's Landing, it carries a kind of cool factor all its own, the kind that makes you want to be a boat and tell boating stories over good bbq. Overall, it's absolutely worth the occassional line--and truth be told, the line moves quickly when it's just us locals. Tourist season, well... that's another test of patience entirely. read more

Captain's was a fantastic place to discover on our second trip to the area. Great food, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Our lunches were so delicious, the ribs were the best we've ever had. All very reasonably priced! We hear that they will be replacing the building with a new one soon but hope that nothing else changes about this outstanding BBQ place! read more

Scrolling Yelp's list of 100 best bbq places while sitting on the beach, I find a restaurant that is 11 miles away. Not sure why I have not heard of it but it was my perfect place. You order at the counter and can sit in or out. There is a lot of parking and it is on the water at Bing's Landing. Employees were super friendly. Very casual place as people are coming from the water. Burnt ends were top notch, tender and not fatty. The Carolina Smokey Joe sandwich was packed with pork and brisket and some great cole slaw. We loved the side of yams. There is a case of desserts, cakes and cookies, which look homemade. We didn't get to try any. Maybe next time.This place is a great find. read more

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Captains never disappoints. The fall off the bone, sweet, soft, ribs pairs perfectly with their tangy Carolina BBQ sauce and soft moist corn bread. The brisket is also smoked perfectly. Go late afternoon and enjoy beautiful sunsets while enjoying dinner on the outdoor wooden patio. (No waitress service) read more

Amazing BBQ joint tucked away in the trees right on the water. This place is really a local gem that gives off an aura of tranquility. Loved getting food here. You can pull up your boat or jet ski and grab some food. They have a really cool assortment of local beers and a lot of options on the menu for food Pulled pork and turkey club were really good. read more

what a great, friendly relaxed place ! The food was so good and had good atmosphere! Definitely a place to visit! also, I liked how the manager/ owner checked on all patrons! nice touch! read more

I personally grew up in a bbq family in central Texas. And let me tell you this bbq restaurant is legit. The ribs are the best ribs I've ever had in my life (hopefully my family doesn't see this review lol) but wow they were incredible. Good sides, and a nice atmosphere with the water right by. And they have a dock if you want to come by water. read more

BBQ that is memorable. Food is perfect blend of BBQ and Grill cooking. We know of people who have gone back to the north and still fly down Captains. read more

Great spot on the river with delicious bbq with a view. The service was quick and food was fresh. They have bbq combos and Brunswick stew for the cold weather. The baked beans where so good and had brisket mixed in! read more

Captains BBQ - Beef Brisket Plate and Kids Pulled Pork Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Palm Coast, Florida

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Best BBQ I've ever had!! So amazing. My husband and I were driving through and ate here. I wish we lived nearby because we'd be coming all the time. We later had BBQ ribs at a popular place in Atlanta and it couldn't come close to the flavor of Captains' ribs. read more

I am from Texas, and I know great BBQ. The team at Captains BBQ are outstanding from smoking to sauce this spot is outstanding (.... and they ought to be because the Pitt Boss is from Texas!) read more

I haven't been to Captains BBQ in a few years. Had the opportunity to visit yesterday, 8/27/2025, and the St. Louis ribs a Cole slaw were outstanding! Just like they were a few years ago! If you visit Palm Coast and you like BBQ, this is a must stop! read more