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    Holley's Bar B Q

    3.9 (36 reviews)
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    Double Cheese Burgers with curly Q
    Destini R.

    If you see a blue building yes you're in the right spot. Park along the street if the spot in front of the building is occupied. Great customer service. Yes the Mac n cheese is banging. Curly Qs with the sweet and tangy sauce is delicious. Now the ribs with the sweet and tangy gonna put you to sleep. A slab can fed 3 people with some left over. The burgers are huge and really good! My 7 year old new favorite spot.

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    N L.

    Service was a 5. Everyone was nice. No dining area. Order at the window and wait. Rib sandwich was very good. A tad dry but seasoned and smoked very well. Hamburger was good. Mac and cheese was different but good. Tasted a little like it was a seafood Mac and cheese. Fruit punch was wayyyyy to sweet. I'll be back.

    5 wing plate
    Tarneisha H.

    So this place is for when you are trying to find a fix from like a "hole in the wall" place. Of course those are the type of places you find the best grub. I ordered the chicken wing plate this time. That consists of 5 whole wings fried with your choice of BBQ to any other type of wing sauce you can think ofm I usually choose sweet and tangy (golden BBQ sauce). The plate comes with curly qs, a roll, and a drink about 16oz all $10+tax. Its a pretty sweet deal. Otherwise you may shell out some serious cash if you try purchasing wings individually and adding fries, drink etc. the food is always fresh. Shower er I was disappointed in the curly qs this time. They seem like the bottom scraps of the bag or something. The fruit punch wasn't a hit this time either. It seemed watered down. Not sure if ice was placed in my cup early on or if the punch just didn't have the usual zing to it. Either way if you want traditional fried chicken on the go, this is your spot. There is limited parking. The building is only for staff and there's a window to place your order. I know I'll be back, it's a staple for natives lol

    The ribs are perfection here. It is take away only, no seating. We get the rib sandwich and the bbq chicken sandwich when we get take away from here. A wonderful hole in the wall bbq joint.

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    Ebony H.

    I love Holley's. They are a city staple and they're consistently delicious. I highly recommend it. I order several times a month. Writing this review makes me want to get some tomorrow. Lol

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    Liv B.

    Incredible spot. Continuously operating since the 1930s, Holley's offers history, a welcoming staff, and great food. I had the rib platter, sweet potato pie, and a strawberry soda. Ribs were delicious. Curly qs come with the platter - I'm told Holley's stakes a claim as originator of the curly fry. Eat well and tip your server!!

    Ribs and chicken... Seasoned and oh so good! Crispy but still tender (I put the sauce on)
    Nyla S.

    A 5-Star review... I know, I know. But continue to read and you'll know as well. Holley's is a place that I wouldn't normally go to because it's not on the side of town that I'm usually on, but after watching my co/friends Snapchat I knew I had to try it. Parking is limited, but the wait is short. I was greeted by a man around the same age as me whose customer service was A1! Everything was fresh and hot out of the BBQ grill/smoker, he made a recommendation for me and I ordered it. The ribs and chicken are seasoned before they hit the grill! Y'all don't know how many times I've been to a BBQ joint and they just slap sauce on the meat after its off the grill but show it no love before! Holley's is known more for their fried chicken and curly fries but in my opinion their meat was better than anything I had at Jerome Browns or Jenkins! Oh, and their customer service is better too. I'm definitely going back to try some items that other ppl suggested. Oh, and I gave Holley's 5 stars because I didn't expect their customer service to be amazing like it was... Oh and of course the food played a big role in this rating as well! Ps; I'm nibbling on a piece of rib as I write this review and I must say... The leftovers taste better! Happy Yelping...

    Jen T.

    What a hidden gem!! I am so thankful I came across this place!! I stopped by just before playing a quick round of golf a mile away. I didn't want to commit to a full meal (and the curly fries look bomb) so I just ordered two ribs for a total of $6.96 after tax. Little did I know, these ribs were massive, full of meat, and took up the entire box diagonally from corner to corner. Came with two pieces of white bread so soak up all the sauce. (Next time I would ask for sauce on the side. It doesn't really need sauce since the ribs have so much flavor already tbh.) Ms Holley did give me a free chicken wing to try since I was gazing at them from the window, and this was ALSO DELICIOUS!! I can't wait to try the chicken and the sides. I wish they had brisket, which is my absolute favorite!! I also wish there was outdoor seating so you could enjoy it all right there! P.S. Don't be afraid if you think it's a bad part of the town. I went during lunch and it is just on the corner of the street, with street parking. It is totally worth the drive!

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    The food was OK for a neighborhood barbecue joint, but the service was lousy it's not a very friendly atmosphere.

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    10 months ago

    Rib tips...tender, flavorful, saucy. The portion size was really good. I like getting my money's worth. I recommend it.

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    The sweet potato pie and bbq rib tips ‼‼‍ don't forget the curly q's. Haven't had their chicken but bbq is definitely brag worthy.

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    Why don't they do call ins. ?? Like we don't have things we have to handle and can't grab a bite and GO .!!!!!

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    Great place to eat. I'll definitely go back! We had the special 2 ribs and curly fries with sweet and tangy sauce.

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    The Bearded Pig - Beach vibes-- 1/2# fatty Brisket-- 04-17-2025

    The Bearded Pig

    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    3.8 miSan Marco, St. Nicholas
    $$

    I have been to spend the night in Jacksonville and decided to try the Bearded Pig. Best barbecue,…read moreribs, burnt ends and great baked beans and macaroni and cheese. Anytime I'm near Jacksonville. I automatically go there. It is always very busy, if you want to take our call ahead and almost impossible to park, but worth it. Indoor and outdoor seating.

    Came in to The Bearded Pig in Jacksonville looking for some solid BBQ and it ended up being one of…read morethe better meals we had on the trip. Right away the place had a great vibe, busy but still comfortable, and you could tell they take their food seriously. Marcus took care of us and his service really stood out. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out right without us having to ask. It's always a plus when the service matches the quality of the food, and he definitely made the experience even better. The brisket sandwich was excellent, full of flavor with that perfect smoky taste and really tender meat. You can tell it's done right. The pulled pork sandwich was just as impressive, juicy and packed with flavor in every bite. Both sandwiches were filling and hit the spot. The mac and cheese was great as well, creamy and rich and paired perfectly with the BBQ. It's one of those sides you don't think much about at first but end up finishing completely. Overall this place delivers on both food and service. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in Jacksonville and want some legit BBQ.

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    5 Piece Jalapeno Poppers and fatty brisket!!! 04-16-2025

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    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4 Rivers Smokehouse

    4.0(785 reviews)
    11.7 miSouthside
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    First time I have visited 4 rivers smokehouse. I ordered the brisket and burnt-ends. Excellent…read moretaste and I will be back!

    I ordered 4 Rivers for catering for the first time yesterday. The driver brought the food on time…read moreand in a hot box. He unloaded the trays and set them up for me. The food smelled amazing. People kept poking their heads in the room saying they could smell it when they got off the elevator. All of the food looked good. I made my own little food name cards to go in front so people knew what they were looking at. I do prefer when caterers provide those name cards. I will say that 4R did write what each thing was on the top of the lids, so I knew what it was prior to opening them. We got: salad, cornbread, pulled pork, Texas sausage, beef brisket, vegan burnt ends, mac and cheese, baked beans, and banana dream pudding. Salad looked good and came with all the toppings and 2 dressings. The cornbread looked and tasted amazing. 10/10 Everyone loved the pulled pork. By far the favorite. The Texas sausage smelled amazing. The beef brisket wasn't how I expected. The top layer looked fine, but the layers underneath were sitting in grease and looked to have a ton of fat on them. I've never had beef brisket before, so I'm unsure if that's normal. But to me, it didn't look good. The vegan burnt ends were so good. I actually questioned if it was actually meat (I don't eat pork anymore). I even had someone try it and only told them it was burnt ends and they didn't notice it wasn't meat. 10/10 Mac and cheese was good. Baked beans looked and smelled amazing. The banana dream pudding was 10/10 on appearance. Literally perfection; however, I tried it thinking it was regular banana pudding with extra toppings on it, but I was wrong. It almost had a lemony taste to it. I, personally, did not care for it and only had one bite. I went back and looked and it doesn't mention lemon, but it did not taste like regular banana pudding. There's something else in there, just not sure what it is. Overall, I would definitely order 4 Rivers again. They had excellent delivery, food had excellent presentation, and most of it was really good.

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    4 Rivers Smokehouse - WOOOOHHHOOOOO!! Back at 4 Rivers! It was AWESOME!

    WOOOOHHHOOOOO!! Back at 4 Rivers! It was AWESOME!

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    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ - 3 meat combo (brisket, sausage, and turkey) with beans, collard greens, and cream corn.

    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ

    4.6(688 reviews)
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    Up date March 2006. Woodpecker's is still fantastic!…read moreNice BBQ joint atmosphere, great service, and supreme barbecue. Prices are good. My family, the six of us, most who live very close, my wife and I, visiting from CA, made our usual visit to Woodpecker's during an "around Florida" vacation. We visited many spots of my youth between Jax & St. Petersburg while dining at old favorites and several BBQ joints along the way. Without a doubt, Woodpecker's Backyard Barbecue was the best by far. The last time we were there, the turkey stole a show as it was the best turkey I have ever eaten in a barbecue restaurant. This time the brisket was the number one meat, equalling or bypassing any I have had anywhere, even in the many Texas joints we have tried. It was right up there with Franklin's and other top Texas offerings. All of their meats were extremely good. Their sides are very interesting as well as good tasting utilizing a lot of dátil pepper to flavor several and add a little bite of spice. My only wish is that it was closer than the 2547 miles away that it is. If you are anywhere near woodpecker's backyard, barbecue, go. Go. Go. You will not regret it.

    Holy smokes, now this is barbecue! I showed up randomly with a group of 14 other others for lunch…read moreafter a kayaking trip. We opted to eat outside because inside it is a little tight, and they were quite full already. Everything is quite casual, including the hostess stand on the outside and the walk up window on the other. Food is served in a to-go bag from the walk up window and comes with everything you need to land a happy belly and a messy face. I have lived around here for years and wondered if there was a reason why this place is always bursting at the seams on nice days. Now I know, this is some legit bbq. The portions are generous, the chicken was tender, the beef ribs were huge, and the coleslaw is very similar to a fried chicken place (with only three letter letters in its name)... Which was my most favorite coleslaw in the whole wide world. No french fries though. But the coleslaw makes up for it. I told my BF that I would absolutely travel down there (30 min) just to pick up some to-go chicken and coleslaw. He also told me that the datil pepper cornbread was deliciously spicy with a real pepper kick.

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    Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ - Ribs that were part 1 of 2 different meats.  The pieces were huge and delicious!

    Ribs that were part 1 of 2 different meats. The pieces were huge and delicious!

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    Backwood Meat Smokers - Great bbq

    Backwood Meat Smokers

    4.1(14 reviews)
    2.3 miDowntown

    Brisket and pulled pork were very good, and I really liked the baked beans and mac and cheese. Good…read moreseasoning on everything. I really wish they had the sauce bottles on the side so I can mix and match what I wanted, instead they just give you one cup for the whole meal. Also a bit disappointed that they sent us a menu ahead of time but the prices went up when they got here. Still, the food was great and the service was friendly, so if they came back I would probably get them again.

    Backwood Meat Smokerz came to my neighborhood this evening and boy am I glad they did! I received…read morean email this afternoon from the homeowners association so I Googled Backwood and found a Facebook page. There were several five-star reviews on FB but nothing on Yelp. As soon as I walked out of my house I smelled the smoker. As soon as I saw brisket on the menu it was a no-brainer. The sides can change daily. Today featured baked beans and three cheese mac and cheese, yes please! My order was served quickly and the owner was friendly. As soon as I was handed my food I was overwhelmed by the yummy aroma. When I came in the house my dog and doggy guests were super excited to see me, aka, they wanted my dinner lol! The brisket was tender and juicy with a nice smoky flavor. I also loved dipping in the Carolina style sauce. The baked beans were tangy and delicious with a little kick. And the mac and cheese was cheesy. My only complaint was I'm use to larger portions of meat. Although, I do understand meat prices have raised in the past year or so. I will absolutely stop by Backwood again so I can try a different protein. Thanks for serving our neighborhood!

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    Backwood Meat Smokers - Beef brisket & smoked turkey, $19. Meats had good flavor. I didn't like the Mac & chs. Portion is small for the price.

    Beef brisket & smoked turkey, $19. Meats had good flavor. I didn't like the Mac & chs. Portion is small for the price.

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