What an incredible experience at Konan's BBQ! You can truly taste the love and care that goes into everything at this family-owned BBQ spot. The ribs were absolutely perfect--so tender with just a little tug, exactly the way ribs should be. And the sausage... hands down, the best I've ever had! The sides were all seasoned perfectly and were absolutely delicious. But let's talk about the potato salad! It tasted just like my mother was right there in the kitchen making it. That kind of homemade flavor and comfort is something special. You can tell this family takes great pride in what they serve, and it shows in every bite. If you love authentic, delicious BBQ with that homemade touch, you definitely need to give Konan's BBQ a try. I can't wait to go back! read more

I cannot believe I am JUST now writing a review about this place. It's one of those "pass it and you'll miss it" places, but once you get in there, you will not want to leave! I was in Tampa and hanging out with some friends visiting nearby. I said I was in the mood for some bbq, but honestly it is really hard to come by in Florida unless you know someone who makes it, or you happen upon one of those side of the road deals. This place honestly combines the 2. You have to get there early if you want anything specific, because all the food is so good, that they run out frequently. Especially the greens (out when I got there). But I was able to try their absolutely phenomenal potato salad and mac and cheese. They make beef and pork ribs, and they have amazing desserts. The prices are reasonable and honestly should be more. At night you can hang out, order food and a drink, and listen to live music. During the day there is ample seating inside and outside, and it's on a very quiet residential street. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Found this gem while visiting Tampa. Embedded in a residential neighborhood. We ordered 2 rib sandwiches, red velvet cake and 2 peach teas. The ribs were flavorful, but some were too fatty. The carolina barbecue sauce was very good. The peach tea was good. The red velvet cake was not the favorite. The flavors weren't balanced, tasted like yellow cake with red food coloring. A family owned business. They were very kind and welcoming. We would certainly come again. read more

Konan BBQ - Barbecue sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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As always this Tampa hole in the wall prepares some of the best bbq in the area. Their mustard based sauce is to die for! I really enjoy their sausage as well, it has a nice slightly spicy flavor burst to it. The owner and staff are always friendly and appreciative you stopping by. read more

Konan BBQ - My meat fix last night! Ribs, sausage and chicken + sides! Yum!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Awesome spot! Been coming here for the past several years when I visit Tampa and it's for sure one of my favorite BBQ restaurants in my travels around the country! In part because Konan's isn't too far from the Tampa airport (around a 10 minute drive), I've often made it my first stop when coming to town. Konan's is a black-owned BBQ restaurant located in a residential neighborhood that's not too far from Raymond James Stadium where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play. Speaking of football, the family that owns and runs the restaurant has produced a few D-I basketball and football players, including a current player who's projected to be a high-round NFL draft pick in the next draft. The last time I was here was a Friday, a little before noon. It hadn't gotten too busy yet so wasn't much of a wait in line. Ordered my favorite meal there, which is the 2-meat (ribs and pulled pork) combo ($17). The combo comes with two sides - I usually get the flavored rice (Rice 'a la Trigg) and the mac and cheese. The meal also includes a slice of bread. Lemonade is $3 extra, bottled water $2. As always, the ribs and pulled pork were excellent. I especially love the yellow sauce (I think a mustard sauce) they use to flavor their meats and rice side dish, which is a unique staple of this restaurant. The mac and cheese is always very tasty as well. Their food is also always well-portioned - I always leave very full! Altogether my meal came out to around $21, which was a very fair price for two meats, two sides, and a lemonade. Konan's does give a small discount if you pay with cash rather than credit. It seems most customers come here for take-out, though there's plenty of seating both inside and outside the restaurant. The staff is always very friendly, though I'm not too big on the fact that they're big Tampa Bay Buccaneer fans (LOL). If you've never been would definitely check it out! Extremely solid southern-style BBQ restaurant - this might be my favorite restaurant in Tampa! read more

Dropped in here for an early lunch before flying home. Ordered the chicken. MY GOODNESS. Perfect. And the mustard sauce was epic. I will be back ASAP. read more

Look I reaaaally wanted to like this place. I do not understand the hype at all. It was the toughest meat of ribs I've ever had. Every single bite either had hard or soft bone. Ordered two of the big pig online and there was no option to choose which meats. I assumed it just came with a variety of their choice, which was fine we like trying different types of meat. Pretty much spent $50 bucks for two double orders of ribs.. so couldn't even enjoy something else since the ribs were inedible. At that point it left a bad taste in our mouth I don't feel I could judge the sides. I couldn't believe we wasted two full meals of food. Maybe they save the good stuff for their dine in patrons? Otherwise don't expect fall off the bone ribs read more

Causal dining place, located in a residential area. We saw a lot of people ordering take out but there are plenty of tables both indoor and outdoor you can use to dine in. Their specialty is pork and chicken, no beef on the menu. The ribs could be a little softer, was hoping the meat would fall off the bone but it didn't, still delicious. Service was good, they were nice enough to explain the menu patiently, the difference between the pig plate and the hog plate is just 2 kinds of meat vs 3 kinds, and you get to choose which kind you want. Plate combo is good for one person and the full slab of ribs is certainly enough for 3 people, the 2 sides that come with it were large. We opted for green beans and mac and cheese, both were good especially the flavorful green beans. Very reasonably priced. read more

Great food and service. The short end ribs were as solid as they come. Would definitely return

Konan's isn't your regular BBQ joint - its family owned, committed to community involvement, while serving local flavor in the heart of Carver City. This family-run gem serves smoked meats with soul, in where the ribs fall on the bone, the chicken is grilled to perfection, and their signature sauce is finger licking good. The vibe is casual but laid-back. You feel like family upon entering with the warm welcoming and care given by staff whether dining in or takeout. read more

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I've lived in tampa for 25 years and this was my first time here! New favorite place! Went on a Sunday around 5pm, walked right up to the counter and ordered and they had it out within a minute. Crazy friendly staff! We sat and ate there and they came over and brought us a free water bottle, so kind! Really spacious inside, tons of seating. read more

Konan BBQ - Rib Dinner with Baked Beans and Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I really wanted to love Konan's but my food just wasn't it. An old friend of mine use to rave about how delicious the food was and honestly I wish I would've never listened to him lol. Off rip I could tell the sides weren't homemade. The Mac n cheese was flavorless and the greens undercooked. I have never in my life had crunchy/tough collard greens until eating from here. The meat was decent and I enjoyed the pineapple drink they're known for but to be honest this plate wasn't worth the money spent. If I didn't live so far from the establishment I would've took it back! read more

Konan BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I have ate there about 4 or 5 times. This place never disappoints. I really love this place. Food is really good. The people are even better! read more

Amazing bbq and super friendly staff!! We stopped there our last day of our trip and we were craving some bbq. You can smell the aroma before you even arrive. We got the 4 meat special with collard greens and mac and cheese for the sides. The meat was juicy fall off the bone deliciousness. Everything was slathered in a golden mustardy bbq sauce which was the chefs kiss. I will definitely return next time I'm in the area!! read more

The food was served with A DOSE OF LOVE! It was hot, fresh, tender and tasty. Service was with a smile! We will go back for pound cake today. read more

Konan BBQ - 3 meat combo; ribs, sausage and pulled pork. - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Forst time eating at this place. Food and service were great! Clean restaurant and fast and friendly service. Thanks read more

Konan BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I've found the best BBQ in tampa!! My boss was telling me about the best BBQ and i thought he was exaggerating but he tells no lies! My fiance and I went to Konans and immediately hit with the breathtaking bbq smell. We ordered the rib dinner and the chopped chicken and rib dinner with mac and cheese and baked beans. Also ordered 7up pound cake but i ate it before i could get a picture! The ribs were fall off the bone tender and the flavor itself was indescribable. Im not a sauce fan but whatever this sauce is i need it in a bottle ASAP. Mac and cheese and baked beans always are a hit with BBQ and theirs was the perfect addition. We paid about $50 for both plates with tip and honestly this plate is worth double that! The service was incredible, we could tell it was family owned by how much pride everyone took in the food. Ill be telling my friends about this place from now on. read more

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The food and service are excellent. The seating area to dine is okay. I ordered chicken and enjoyed all the sides

We came to Tampa from Jacksonville I wanted some bbq found this hidden gem. It was Super Bowl Sunday and they had closed, someone rented it out for a Super Bowl party. The owner son was on the grill cooking for the renters. The hospitality went through the clouds they shared a lot of their food with us. Yes it is delicious I give it a 10 out of 10. The Tea is addictive. Thank you Konan BBQ and the fraternity for such a delicious meal. read more

Food was excellent and everyone was really nice. We came here before the Bucs game to grab a bit and we got so much more food then we could possibly eat. Everything was excellent but I liked the chopped pork first, the the ribs, chicken and sausage. read more

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This is the place for delicious BBQ!! Authentic smoked ribs!! Mac and cheese will cause you to have multiple servings !! Customer service is excellent and very friendly!! It is worthy of the drive! read more

If you think their chopped pork is tender, you are mistaken.. Sides are good not pork. Only sweet tea. Not my thing read more

Konan BBQ - Chopped pork- chewy! - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The BQ is amongst the best in Tampa with smokey and tender meats. The sides and deserts are home made and delicious. The service can be a wait sometimes, you know everyone wants good BQ! Enjoy read more

This place is a neighborhood hot spot, fits the hole-in-the-wall narrative but isn't dirty in the least. Plenty of seating space in two separate dining areas, and plenty of outside parking. It has a slightly loud but doable BGM with friendly and fast staff. Now the important part is the food, I ordered the 3-meat pig combo with 2 sides, and I got the trigg rice and the mac and cheese. Both are the down-to-earth soul food you crave with good bbq and let me tell you it's very good bbq. Mine came smothered with a sweet and tangy yet slightly spicy mustard sauce. Now I'm not a huge fan of mustard but this was done right and complemented the meat really well. Drinks are either canned Coke products or homemade lemonade. They do offer premade single-serving desserts but I wasn't in the mood for sweets so I can't talk about those but they looked good. If I was local I would visit this place in order to feed my need for good bbq. So if you find yourself in Tampa and need good bbq here's where you should come. read more

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Food is always on point! Amazing BBQ and always friendly service. Must try if you love good BBQ

I ordered the chicken and ribs with macaroni and cheese, baked beans and potato salad. Chicken and ribs were well seasoned and tasty ... the customer who ordered before and after me had to wait for meat to be done on the grill. The staff did not explain the wait to the customers but i overheard the response provided to a customer after she inquired about why the food was taking so long. The mac and cheese was one of the best I have had at any restaurant in a long time. Baked beads were perfectly sweet. The potatoe salad was overpowered by the mayonnaise but was good otherwise. I asked for the sauce to be on the side but did not use it because I don't like mustard flavoured bbq sauce. I also ordered a slice of pound cake which was moist and delicious. read more

Konan BBQ - Chicken and ribs with mac and cheese,potatoe salad and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Just plain bland Had a white meat chicken plate, no seasoning on the chicken, no smoked or bbq flavor to it, must be baked? Was tender but taste was trash Got Two sides, collard greens... never had such unseasoned and undercooked greens, yall should be ashamed, also got potato salad, why so sweet? Too much relish, it's like you're actually trying to give people diabetes with this garbage This ain't real Bbq don't let the neighborhood fool ya read more

The food at Konan BBQ was with out a doubt the best BBQ I've had in the city. The service given made you feel welcomed and at home. What I had was the chicken with baked beans and Macaroni and cheese. Again, I said it felt like home, and that it was. The Beans were a close match with my grandmother's. When you take in consideration the Max & Cheese too, it put myself and my fiancé right to sleep. All I can say is that we will return for more without a doubt. read more

Konan BBQ - Chicken quarters with baked beans and Mac and Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Got the 3 meat meal and it was amazing. Looked exactly like the other pics. Smokey flavor was on point. I had Mac and beans and both great. This is real BBQ. read more

Best BBQ in Tampa!!! I went to Konan as a recommendation from my friend that's a Que. He said that the owner is a Kappa, hence the red decor. Outside, the parking lot isn't large and you get in where you can fit in basically. There are picnic table style seating outside as well as inside. We went directly after church so arrived at 12pm right when they opened. The staff is super nice, welcoming, and attentive when the crowd allows for check ins. Since it wasn't super busy yet the friendly staff came by to make sure the food was good and drinks filled. Now to the food...all I have to say is AMAZING!!!! I ordered the Real Big Hog (4 meats and 2 sides). My meats were ribs, chicken, chopped pork and sausage. My sides were potato salad and baked beans. The food was absolutely delicious like it came from someone's great grandma's southern kitchen. The meats were smoked and soft-barbecued to perfection, topped with that sweet tangy golden bbq sauce. Under all of that meat was a warm piece of bread to sop up all of that goodness. Lastly, normally I wouldn't eat just anyone's potato salad but this one did not disappoint. It had the perfect amount of creaminess, tang, and sweetness. On the side were the baked beans and OMG were they the flawless mix of sweet and smoked flavor expertly paired with its meaty counterparts. Overall Konan did not disappoint! If you are looking for a local spot with food so delicious you might wanna smack ya mama...head over to Konan BBQ and get you some good southern BBQ. read more

Ribs so good I didn't stop to let the phone eat first! I went to Konan's for the first time with some friends for dinner. It's definitely a community centered business and a little hidden but worth the visit. The menu is simple but food packed with flavor. I got the rib dinner plate that came with two sides. The ribs were juicy and came with a mustard based sauce. They were served on white bread that just soaked up all that goodness. For sides I chose the potato salad and Mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was soooo good and cheesy. I could have just had a huge platter of that. Konan's was super good, a no frills spot with amazing bbq! read more

Konan BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food is amazing. I just went there for the first time and OMG I had the two meat combo sausage, ribs, mac & cheese, and green beans and delicious, outstanding. I also had the peach iced tea and it is incredible I highly recommend this place. I would say it's a Tampa secret spot that needs to be made a hot spot for everyone. I will be coming back with the whole family. read more

Konan BBQ - Big Pig-2 Meat Combo Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Konan's serves up arguably the best BBQ in Tampa Bay. They offer absolutely delicious BBQ and sides!!! You can see and smell the smoke aroma from down the street, which is the first sign that you came to the right place. We tried a little bit of everything and everyone including my in-laws loved it. The sides are better than you'll get at almost any soul food or BBQ restaurant. The people who work there are super friendly. The restaurant is nestled in the middle of a residential neighborhood but its easy to find and park. It's more of a to go restaurant but there is ample seating indoors. They also offer delivery through UberEats. Definitely check it out! read more

Konan's BBQ is some serious southern BBQ. From the time you pull up, you can smell the deliciousness wafting around the building. Konan's has a private lot, but during peak hours, you might need to find street parking along the surrounding roads. Konan's is still serving takeout during COVID. You must order in-person at the restaurant; they are not taking call ahead orders. They limited the amount of people waiting in the restaurant. There are tape markings where you can stand, and they will pace the orders if there are customers still waiting for their food. All the workers wear masks, and it was a smooth experience when I went. I ordered two Big Pig dinners: one plate includes your choice of two meats and and two small sides. I ordered a little bit of everything so my husband and I could share. For the first dinner, I ordered chicken and sausage, with collard greens and mac n cheese for the sides. In our other plate, I ordered sausage and chopped pork, with sides of potato salad and baked beans. You need to come in somewhat early, as they were out of the thin ends that I had wanted to order. The meats are slathered in Konan sauce, which is a little tangy-little sweet. The meats are juicy and not dried out. The hubby is somewhat picky about his BBQ, and he enjoyed his dinner. The potato salad and mac n cheese were my favorite sides, although they were all very tasty. You won't be disappointed pointed in whatever you choose to order. An absolute MUST ORDER is the Pineapple sweet tea! I could drink an entire gallon by myself. The flavor combo is so simple but so GENIUS! Get to Konan's ASAP. Support local and support Black business. read more

Konan BBQ - Big Pig dinner: chopped pork, sausage, beans and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Konan's BBQ is the king of bbq in Tampa. The tangy, sweet, and smooth sauce will make you want to lick your fingers in public and not even care. Half slab, extra sauce on the side. Thank me later. A+ read more

A caught a strong aroma of smoke from my Airbnb. Followed the delicious smell a block away and found this little paradise. Everything was delicious and the employees were extremely friendly. Highly recommend! read more

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I had their ribs at a birthday party and from the ribs alone I knew everything else would be amazing and I was right! I ordered Mac and cheese, collards, potato salad, beans, BBQ Chicken and Ribs and my guests absolutely loved everything!! It's only open a few days a week and there is usually a line, you will walk out with your hair smelling like smoked BBQ but your belly will be happy!! Highly recommend. read more

Konan BBQ - Outside of the restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida

So my mom's car broke down and I took it to service at Mercedes and I had the bike with me. One of the service techs saw me getting ready to roll and he asked me where I was gonna go. I told him I would wander around and maybe grab lunch. I asked if he could recommend a bbq place and without hesitating he told me about Konan's. DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Omg I had the best time and lunch there hanging out. I was taking pictures of the rigs and got to meet Chef Erin who was very welcoming and informative. He even invited me to a monthly event that happens on the first Saturdays of every month. For sure going back! Family owned and operated by longtime locals. Does not get better than this IMHO read more

We came around noonish and there were some people but not too bad. The staff were nice, you order at the register and wait for your name to be call abd then you sit down. We got the 3 meat combo, we got sausage, pork and ribs, sides were baked beans and mac and cheese. The food was average, the sauce they used was really good. The ribs did not fall off the bones, taste was good but they were a bit chewy. The pork- we got a few burn pieces which was okay with me but my boyfriend didn't like it as much, sausage was not as hot as we expected it, again the food was just average. The baked beans and mac and cheese I enjoyed. The atmosphere was quiet and staff went around checking in on you which is nice. read more

Some of the best bbq I've ever had! I showed up a bit early, and they were kind enough to let us in before opening. I got the big pig dinner with chopped pork and sausage, and it was AMAZING!! I love their sauce and they also give you a ton of food. The meats were delicious and nice and juicy. I also loved the mac and potato salad, next time I'll definitely have to try all the other sides they have. The only nitpicks I have are I was a bit sad that they didn't have the desserts I saw online for sale that day, I really wanted to try the red velvet cake after seeing all the pictures. I also wish they put the bread on top of the meats or in a separate container (it's buried underneath the meats in my picture), since it's so saucy it gets kinda mushy fast. But I'll definitely be back again, and I can't wait to try all the rest they have to offer! read more

Konan BBQ - Big pig dinner with sausage, chopped pork, potato salad, and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tampa, Florida