Here's a more enthusiastic, high‑energy version of your review -- still honest, but with that extra spark: Absolutely fantastic food -- the brisket is hands‑down the best in the entire area, no contest. The service is a little blunt, but honestly, for a counter‑service spot with a tight, focused menu, it fits the vibe. They've got two sauces, sweet and hot, and while both tasted pretty similar with not much heat, they were still solid. The real stars of the sides are the mac and cheese and the potato salad - total must‑haves. I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

Was a 5 star experience first time there . Definitely wasn't as good . Counter people on the rude side as well

Being a Texas BBQ snob we have found only one other worthy 5 star BBQ restaurant in Florida after 15 years of living here. We gave up looking so bought our own smoker to lessen the BBQ withdrawals. We were in town for a wedding so had to eat and the reviews were excellent so we gave it a try. They serve you a bit like a buffet so you stand in line and they take your order and fill it as you move. The prices are higher but BBQ is worth it. Seating is very limited so avoid rush times and we sat in the little adjoining coffee type shop attached and ate. Good BBQ does not require sauce and brisket should have good bark and a smoke ring which they had. A perfect smoke flavor and it is a rare thing for this snobby ex-Texan to ever give a 5 star but it is worth every bite. read more

I discovered this place from watching Katina Eats Kilos and I absolutely HAD to try that brisket. I'm glad we made it there because it was hands down best brisket I've ever had. I also very much enjoyed the ribs. The mac and cheese was dry and underseasoned, and the potato salad was very good, but it tasted like Publix brand. The service was soso, the staff seemed easily bothered. Lastly, I didn't enjoy the flies being around. I want to give it 3.5 stars, but since that's not allowed, I will bump it to a 4. It's definitely worth the side trip to Vero, but could use some adjustments. read more

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After eyeing this place for a while now! I am finally excited to actually stop by and try Pepper and Salt! The place was a bit small with not that much seating available, the noice was average, not too loud, and it was very clean. I got the pulled pork with a side of baked beans and a potato salad, while my father got the brisket accompanied by some mac and cheese and coleslaw. Both meats were very tender and juicy. And the sides were delicious! I will definitely return to try their smash burger! read more

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Oh my goodness this is the best bbq in town by far!!!! The brisket Philly is absolutely amazing. The beans can't be beat. read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Brisket Crack n' Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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The food is good and customer service is good that's never really been an issue with them. The issue I'm having is yes BBQ is pricey and we all know everything has gone up in cost there's no question but it's also very hard to absorb that cost as a customer when at the same time you're seeing on their facebook/social media multiple trips to europe etc...you'll see a trip to europe and then the next week the price went up $5 on an item....They've gone from mom and pop type to the we care more about the people buying catering, it's as though the little customer doesn't matter anymore. I was worried years ago when they started that if they expanded this would happen and it's happening. read more

Awesome smoked meats. Their menu has a variety of items. Their smoked turkey is my favorite. Also smoked pork, great sandwiches, great sides, such as macaroni and cheese & decent prices. They also have a selection of cold craft beer. What's nice about this businesses that they give back to the community. read more

Great brisket! I wish open later..!! More working customers would be there more often

Would bet that the chopped brisket was chuck roast not brisket. Good smoke and tender but beans were pretty pedestrian and potato salad was not special Friendly staff. Clean and organized ordering experience chicken was exceptional though. read more

This was my first visit with Pepper & Salt & not for lack of trying. I have arrived previously when they had run out of food & another time when they had limited their menu and the items I was interested in were no longer available. First off, the tiny paper menu posted to the left of the meat counter is strange for a first time visitor. I ordered a smash burger w/ side of mac and cheese, as well as a plate w/ "moist" brisket, baked beans and green beans. I was told to order my burger at the register, I did and was told they were unsure if they had beef. Another worker then approached the worker at the grill and said they had left over beef from yesterday.. this should have been my first red flag. The burger was the DRIEST smash burger I've ever had and had overall lack of flavor. There was a sauce on the burger however, it didn't make a noticeable difference. My son's brisket was fine. He had already dug into this green beans for me to notice they were collard greens. Turns out they were out of green beans but failed to mention that at the time of ordering. This worked out as they were the only thing we finished. As for the baked beans - I am actually a big fan of baked beans but these again didn't have as much flavor as I expected. Not bad but nothing special. Mac and cheese also was nothing special. Consistency of velveeta but spiral noodles. I had imagined they would have baked Mac and cheese as most BBQ joints. I wish they'd consider making the switch. I arrived before lunch rush and the tables were pretty sticky and had visible food scraps, it seems the staff just aren't on top of wiping them down in between patrons. I know this is a local favorite, but it's a skip for me. read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Smash burger - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

We got 3 Lbs of pulled pork for a party. Best pulled pork we have ever had. Everyone loved it. We are customers for life. Great food. Can't wait to go back. read more

We hired Pepper and Salt BBQ for our wedding and they were absolutely amazing! Heather was incredible during the planning process; she was so patient and answered every single one of my many questions. On the day of the wedding, they were professional, on time, and the service was flawless. Best of all, our guests wouldn't stop talking about how much they loved the food. Highly recommend! read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Appetizer Cups - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Cute little restaurant. Brisket was out of this world. Ribs fell off the bone. Food was on time. Excellent service. Hands down best bbq on the treasure coast. read more

Just another 5 star review that Pepper and Salt absolutely earned! My husband and I came in for Friday lunch around 1:30... the place was hopping and the employees were working their behinds off to ensure everyone was taken care of efficiently. You get it line, read the menu that's mounted on the wall, and when it's your turn you order with their awesome folks at the counter. When ordering brisket they ask lean or moist, which is a fun touch. I went with the moist (the point) and the turkey on my two meat plate! We had selected our sides based on the menu, but we quickly had to pivot our choices when we learned they were sold out of everything except a couple of options! They're technically open until 7pm so to have run out of sides by 1:30 was a little sad. Make more sides- the demand is there and the people have spoken! LOL They served Jarritos soda bottles, Big Red, and multiple craft beer and hard seltzer options from the self-serve cooler. They also supposedly have amazing banana pudding... they were out of that too! Bottom line: this brisket is absolutely delicious, as is the turkey! Get there as earlier as you can for the most choices before they sell out. Don't miss Pepper and Salt! We'll be regulars now! read more

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So I search all over the country for good bbq and this is it. Absolutely the best ribs and pork belly I've had other than my own. Found out that the pit master is from Texas. Explains it all. This will be our go to when I get that craving for southern bbq. read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

Excellent new coffee shop in vero right next to Pepper & Salt BBQ! Great breakfast menu, and excellent coffee! Thank you Will for the amazing customer service! read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Delicious ricotta and jam sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

So being a native Texan, I had to check this place out. It did not disappoint!! Their brisket was definitely on point!! We drove an hour to try it out and will most likely be back. Give it a try! read more

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Just ordered two large brisket sandwiches. the counterman asked if I would like moist or lean, I asked for lean. This was a takeout order, and when I returned home with our lunch I was extremely disappointed with the sandwiches--virtually all fat! Inedible, ended up throwing most of them away. read more

The meat here is really good, but the sides fell short for me. Brisket has great flavor but the mac and cheese is a little bland and soupy. Get there early for a full selection! read more

This place was great! The smoker is in the house and when I ordered my food the guy turned around and pulled it right out of the oven. Apparently the only spices they use here is salt and pepper. I know, it's totally shocking that the name reflects exactly how they do it. The service was very friendly and this and the staff was helpful with any questions. The food was just great. The brisket was that melt style meat That I like. I thought it was really awesome really awesome that you can order your brisket order your brisket crunchy or moist center cuts. Can wait to come here and try some of their other menu items. read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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I've never written reviews but this was such a terrible experience my husband and I will never go back. First we were never greeted, we had no idea who was supposed to take our order we just got a few looks and nothing so we just had to wait quietly while the guy in the front cut up his meat. Everyone ignored us and there was a redhead that had an attitude with every customer. It was so bad that the person in front of us left, and the people after us asked us if this was normal. He said "I love getting yelled at while I order my food." The young guy cutting up the meat finally looked up and said 'you!?' To get our order. Food was ok, brisket was good but the customer service has completely turned us off unfortunately. Never again read more

Got the brisket and sausage. Excellent food. Can't wait to try more items on the menu. Parking is tight so be courteous and patient

Used to like this place's "brisket". I come every time I'm in town. However, I am Not a fan of chopped meats and this establishment won't serve it sliced anymore because of "cost". Workers said they were told it had to be chopped. I understand the inefficiencies of weighing sliced versus chopped meats, however definitely lost a client if I can't get a $20 plus meal my way. And may I suggest you offer "sliced"with a slight upcharge. read more

Excellent BBQ! I was beginning to think FL did not have great BBQ, but finally found one! Here for work as I live in Jacksonville and very glad I ventured out. Brisket is really good - I got the 3 meat plate with double 'fatty' brisket where they call it moist and it was tender and full of flavor. It's on point with Little Miss BBQ in Phoenix. A great version of TX brisket. The sausage was good, not great - not sure if it's smoked too long or sitting in the hot box, but was dried out. But excellent flavor. Pork Belly burnt ends have a nice flavor and perfect bark! I got the potato salad and cole slaw as my two sides. Potato salad is tasty and has a nice surprise with the bacon. I'd like to try something else in lieu of the cole slaw. Overall, this is great BBQ and look forward to coming back. read more

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Absolutely love this place! Everything I've had has been good. Try out the Philly cheese sandwich!

Went for the 1st time today for lunch. Very nice staff here. We each had the 2 meat combo w 2 sides. Why was I thinking, mine was quite large. My husb had the lean brisket, pork belly, coleslaw and potato salad. Brisket was definitely the star!! I had the moist brisket and ribs with coleslaw and baked beans. Brisket was again the star, the ribs were quite good too! Both very tender. I had coleslaw and baked beans. The beans were awesome, not a huge fan of the sausage in the beans but I see it adds flavor, the coleslaw was fresh, not wet or overdressed. The ice tea was yummy too, could tell it was fresh. The place is small but clean and cute, bathroom too. I'd definitely go back, it's a nice local place!! read more

I'm here reviewing P&S Mkt- their coffee shop/ bakery and breakfast spot next door!! Not only is the variety outstanding but the energy is SUPER welcoming- love working with P&S outside of their location with their mobile coffee bar, too! Such an innovating pair of owners and truly respect their hustle! Keep it up, yall! read more

Some of the best barbecue I have had in a long time. Seating is limited but the food is some of the best ever! A must stop!

I want to apologize for not having a picture of my food but I couldn't let the camera eat before me. From the smell to the taste to the amazing beer selection, don't skip this place...ever. It shouldn't be part of your vocabulary . I've been to places in TX, NC, TN, SC and GA and I'm glad we have a place here that can compete with the best of them. read more

The meat was really really good! We just didn't like the backed beans and felt they needed more of a sauce selection. The staff was super friendly and you could tell they truly cared if you liked the food or not! I will definitely go back! read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

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Really good pulled pork and bbq sauce was perfect staff was friendly . My boyfriend had the burnt ends he said it was one of the best. Highly recommend trying this bbq out. read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - Pulled pork Mac n cheese baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

We used Pepper and Salt BBQ to cater our community luncheon. Food was plentiful and FANTASTIC! Rave reviews all around from the community - and they are a discerning bunch! Heather was a dream to work with on the catering order read more

Great, small place - only 4 two top tables. You have to get the moist brisket for sure. Spicy sausage was yummy and pork belly was solid, but the brisket is where it's at. The baked beans are good, a little bland, but good with the meat and bbq sauces. Potato salad was good if you like a mayonnaise-y sweeter potato salad. Tater tots were actually really good. You get a large portion of sides when you get the meat plates. They also have an ice filled basin with canned and bottled beers/drinks which is a little inconvenient for seeing what drink you're picking, but it kinda works. Overall, would definitely come back for brisket and the place was very clean with nice workers. read more

As others have said, it's a little pricey and there's very little seating... however the food is really really good. I got there mid-week around 11:30 or so and was able to snag a seat. But by the time I left the line was almost out the door. The not-so-secret hidden gem is definitely worth a visit! read more

The food is exceptional!! We understand why some items may sell out because it's sooooo delish!! The costumer service is phenomenal, they were so accommodating. I loved how excited the gentleman got when sharing the menu and suggestions! I can't rave enough about the food, it was soooooo delicious. It was the best barbecue sandwiches I've ever had. Every bite was Flavorful and juicy. Quite a large portion, my husband had the Brisket Philly sandwich and I had the Brisket Cuban! We definitely will be returning! read more

The BEST BBQ & smash burgers in FL! Worth the wait! Pepper & Salt has something for everyone. We are obsessed with their brisket, spicy sausage, pork belly burnt ends and smash burgers. The service and cleanliness are top notch. John & Heather will make sure you have an epic meal! read more

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fantastic central texas BBQ. stopped her on our way to a football game and started off with the bovine bonanza as a sample plate for 10 hunger road trippin guys. three huge beef ribs, brisket and pork belly (substituted for sauauage as they were out. we also got pastrami, pork ribs and pulled pork. the brisket and pork bellies were my favorites but really everythong was excellent. a small joint with a couple picnic tables outsode. swwet and spicy sauces avaialblw on the side. heather (co-owner with her husband) was great to work with as we had to pre-order to ensure that they didn't run out of anything. Happy pepper and salt crust is just delicious on everything. I understand we were lucky to get pastrami on Friday, but unfortunately, they were out of sausage and jalapeño sausage. If you're driving through Vero Beach for any reason in our hungry for lunch, go to pepper and salt you won't be disappointed. read more

Pepper & Salt BBQ - bovine bonanza - Barbeque Near Me - Vero Beach, Florida

It's ok, yet Vero beach people do not know any better.... They ate stuck in the 80's Let it go.... Expand.... Not a rough day. Trying to get some free food it's good. I'm testing the elements.... Needs to see "the peoples" reactions. Food is outstanding. RIBS!!!! Must eat!! Get there. Are they from California? If so. Get there asap read more

If you're nearby and like BBQ, give this place a try. Really, really good food. My party tried the brisket sandwich, ribs, the chicken, Mac and cheese and potato salad. Everything was great. read more