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Smokin' D's BBQ

4.0 (349 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Open • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Terri L.

We stopped here because of all the good reviews. It always looks busy and really has a cute setup. I hate leaving a bad review, but I have got to be honest, this was not good barbecue. My husband loves his smoked bbq, but even he gave this a two thumbs down. I had the Beach Bucket with beef. Their "beach bucket" is actually a cardboard pint container with rice, bean and beef. It cost Thirteen dollars! The beef was flavorless chunks of fatty, chewy meat. The only saving grace was the sauce on the side. My husband got the sliced beef sandwich. He kept spitting out fatty chewy pieces that he couldn't eat and he said there was absolutely no smoke flavor. Again, the only flavor came with the little side of sauce. The small potato salad he described as "nothing to write home about". We paid $27.00 and we don't feel we got our money's worth. We won't make a return trip.

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Lawal M.

Amazing food at a good price. Nice old style building that make you want barbecue. I have the beach bowl with turkey, which was very flavorful and down outright delicious. Great service. I will definitely be back in the area.

Eric Z.

Now that was some darn good BBQ on the side of the road. Cute little building, don't blink our you'll miss it. Fresh food, smoked great, and friendly staff. Grabbed the BBQ Picnic for "two" and it was awesome! Enough food for a threesome as us two had left overs. Will stop here again for sure.

This was the truck set in front of the small restaurant.
Jan-Michael T.

Smokin' D's BBQ (which I wills shorthand to Smokin' D's for the rest of the review) is a small BBQ joint the size of a portable trailer just outside of a Circle K at the intersection of US-1 and FL-206 in St. Augustine. Though small in stature, the restaurant packs a lot of character and their food packs a lot of flavor. First and foremost, Smokin' D's is, as mentioned above, a small place the size of a portable. Take note of that as I did not see any public restrooms (though I will admit I did not ask to use them if there were any) and all seating is outdoors. This is Florida so it will be hot the majority of the time. Add on the fact seating is next to a restaurant that is smoking meat, the heat will definitely be amplified. Yet, outdoor seating is a unique experience on its own too. The pig statue out front, the beat-up old truck, and the mailbox just adds to the ambiance of down country home BBQ cooking. But the main event is of course the food. I will admit the food is a bit pricy but I did not expect any less from a BBQ place receieving the amount of praise they get. I ordered the brisket and turkey combo with two sides and two sauces. I have to say they did an exquisite job smoking the meat. I even tried a couple of ribs from my dad and stepmom's platter and they were delicious. Don't forget to wash it down with their iced tea. I chose to do a half-and-half and it was more than satisfying. When I come around the way to St. Augustine, I will definitely stop by to get more BBQ. I suggest at least checking them out once, but make sure to bring some money on you just in case you want more than just a single plate. P.S. - For all you geocachers out there, Smokin' D's BBQ is GROUND ZERO for a traditional geocache. So if you want your smiley along with your smoked meats, this restaurant is definitely a one-two punch deal worth FINDING!

Dianna B.

With corner access, getting to SmokinD's is easy, but parking isn't always so easy. The lot is small, but I don't think that Circle K minds of you park there while you get your order to go. We got a variety of items and made a smorgasbord at home! The meats were all so tender, especially the brisket. The ribs were so delicious and fall off the bone tender. Their coleslaw was crisp and cool and their baked beans were quite tasty as well. We have to assume the same is true about the potato salad, as it was sold out and everyone was asking for it.

Big enought to share halfsies:)

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5 years ago

This place is amazing but sells out fast. Smoked turkey sandwich is my go to. But the brisket the chicken and the ribs are all amazing

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4 years ago

The best barbecue by far and I lived in North Carolina. Short of my cousin's barbecue, it is the best!!!!

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6 years ago

awesome food. Line backed up in the parking lot next to this place. Drive up and enjoy some great barbecue

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6 years ago

If I could eat brisket everyday of my life from here, I'd be a happy girl. Brisket and their beans... gosh I'm drooling just typing it.

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4 years ago

Great BBQ. In and out fast! A great go to when I don't want to cook. Never disappoints!

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4 years ago

Oh my. I cannot say enough about them. Awesome barbecue and sides. Friendly, fair prices and quick service. Spectacular tasting food!

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4 years ago

Quick and good nothing else needs explaining. It always tastes good with brown rice or anything else from home that dits the food "genre".

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6 years ago

Bread was hard, pork BBQ was chopped not pulled, not flavorful, BBQ was straight up out of a bottle

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4 years ago

The ribs are amazing. I could eat here every day. The line is always long, but it moves faster than you would think.

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7 years ago

Amazing bbq. Well seasoned. Well smoked friendly staff cool outdoor spot to dine in. Worth the stop.

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5 years ago

The meat tasted like kerosene! Not a good flavor.. I was disappointed.. Hope it improves..

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Brisky's Family Style BBQ - Fatty brisket beans and mac

Brisky's Family Style BBQ

4.7(328 reviews)
11.2 mi
•$$

I think I've found my new go-to barbecue spot. We had passed by Brisky's many times and overlooked…read moreit - it's a bit nondescript from the outside, but there's so much to like once inside. We were quickly welcomed by the front counter ordering team - when you first come in, you can check out the menu, and we were offered beverages while we selected dinner. We picked the three meat special with two sides, and it was enough to share for my wife and myself. The food was prepared quickly, and the servers deliver the food by calling out the customer's name and bringing it to the table. While it seemed a bit unconventional, it made a whole lot more sense than handing people table numbers as happens in many other quick serve restaurants...it actually added a little charm to the experience. All of the barbecue (ribs, chicken, pulled pork) was absolutely delicious, as was the mac and cheese. I never needed to ask for a drink refill, since the iced tea came in what felt like a quart-sized cup. Pricing was absolutely reasonable, averaging less than $20 per person all in for dinner. While we didn't have room for dessert, they do have a few items, and I'll have to swing back by in the future for some of their bread pudding. For delicious food, friendly service/staff, great pricing, I highly recommend Brisky's.

UPDATE: all you need to do is look at their nasty reply that is a fabricated LIE to understand what…read moreI mean by poor management and you can add rude. Firstly, I would like to point out that when a review is posted is not the same as when the visit was. Secondly, a woman FROM YOUR BUSINESS came to MY car and personally told me that the restaurant was closed for renovations. And she did the same to at least 2 more cars of people. AND I asked here why the hours were NOT updated on google and she replied "Well we posted the hours somewhere." And no, this what not on a Sunday. We checked the hours before planning our trip and you were supposedly going to be open but your hours were not updated to reflect any renovations. You are a rude bold face liar making up things that plainly didn't happen. Here's how I can prove you're a liar: how would I know that you were closed for renovations supposedly before they started as you claim if I'm from out of town and came on a day that you're always closed as you claim before they ever started? I couldn't. I would have had to be there during the renovations as I was. And I was told by a woman on your staff! Talk to your staff maybe before you get so nasty. ORIGINAL: Tried to go to this place on vacation. It was closed for renovations and only found out after pulling into the parking lot. What vacation destination closes for renovations during vacation season anyway? They did NOT update their google hours nor did they put it on their sign at the restaurant. While I tried to find an alternative place for lunch after having my plans ruined, several other cars showed up like myself to the restaurant to be told by someone that they were closed as no one knew. My family planned a trip to this location just to try this restaurant. (Over a 3 hour drive). They should have updated their hours or at least put it on their sign. Poor management. Never even apologized for the major inconvenience. I already posted this review once and the owner or manager had it taken down because they didn't like my truthful post about their poorly ran restaurant. I consider that very disrespectful and misleading to everyone out here seeking honest reviews. If you want better reviews then be better. Don't doctor the stats!

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Brisky's Family Style BBQ - Huge Lobby! Lots of seating

Huge Lobby! Lots of seating

Brisky's Family Style BBQ - Brisket

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Smoking D's Downtown

Smoking D's Downtown

4.2(49 reviews)
10.3 mi

I have been a faithful customer of Smokin' D's BBQ for over a decade! We have traveled far and wide…read morefor some ribs on many occasion. My family lived in St Augustine for many years and SD's was our go to spot for all things BBQ!!! Their ribs and brisket are to die for!!! Pretty sure I heard they smoke their meats for 7+ hours....ohhhhh yeah!!!! Never forget the homemade sauces!! This review is based on my new SD's experience. We came up for a weekend at the beach and decided to give the Downtown St Aug/ Ponce de Leon location a try because the SR 206 location is ALWAYS packed. We figured it was only right to spread the love!! WE WERE NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! The smells engulfed my nostrils before I ever turned into the driveway! The cute smoke house was just the right size and I enjoyed watching the meat come right out of the smoker then sliced and diced right in front of me. Cameron P the pit master was definitely doing his thing! My budget was $100...we got 2 full slabs, a pound of beef brisket, and a half chicken! Our total was $100.11.....and of course we thru the crew a tip because we appreciated the love and work they put into their magnificent products. We will maintain our loyalty to Smokin' D's, but we found our new favorite location.

Just finished lunch. I went with the two-meat platter: ribs and pork with potato salad and coleslaw…read moreon the side. Both meats were moist and the ribs were especially good. The only downside was the pork portion had quite a bit of fat. My wife also ordered the two-meat platter with turkey and beef along with baked beans and yellow rice. We always share our meals, so I got to try both meats. The turkey was nicely cooked and flavorful, but the beef was a bit tough, less tender and juicy than we were expecting. 3.5 / 5

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Smoking D's Downtown - Menu 7/4/25

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Prohibition Kitchen

Prohibition Kitchen

4.1(2.3k reviews)
9.5 mi
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We stopped in here for lunch on our first day as this is always a must go to when we are in this…read morearea. We chose to sit at the bar as there was a line of people waiting for tables. The bar meanwhile was completely open and it is seat yourself. We both ordered chicken wings, extra crunchy with the whiskey rub on them. The rub is a little sweet, but we requested them to hit it lightly so that we didn't have as much sweetness on the wings. We also got an order of the pork rinds which are cooked fresh and you can ask for a dusting of the whiskey rub on those as well. They were very good, but they are a large order so definitely be prepared to share. I also got a cup of their beer cheese soup - I would not order it again. The texture was a little off for me and it felt like it was probably at the bottom of the cooker. The first bartender we had was OK, but felt like he was just going through the motions. The second bartender that took over our service was much friendlier and checked in on us periodically.

This is one of my favorite spots in St Aug to stop by for drinks. It's almost always crowded but…read moreworth the wait for a seat at the bar. All the bartenders are so wonderful and fun people. This time we didn't have food. Just drinks. I tried a Goodbye Earl. If earl grey is involved, I'm in! It was quite good. The lemon was the heaviest flavor. I would have liked it even more if the earl grey shined thru a little more. My friend had the Madi Cola which was also good. A little too sweet for my palate but it was good! The vanilla rum was great in there. It was interesting on this trip because it was the middle of a weekday. It wasn't too packed but still bustling. The place does really have a bit of a speakeasy feel and they often have live music if that's your thing.

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Prohibition Kitchen - My friend had this Peanut butter milk shake with whiskey

My friend had this Peanut butter milk shake with whiskey

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Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q - Pull Pork from 2nd Order

Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q

3.2(105 reviews)
6.7 mi
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Brittany waited on the table, she greeted me at the door, And waited on the table. Although the…read morerestaurant was pretty busy she immediately got the drinks, took the order shortly after and served it hot on the table. She checked back several times asking about needing anything else, quality of the food and brought the bill without a wait after establishing we didn't want anything else. During this time she was taking other orders, seating other people, following up with them and bussing the tables. She was so efficient, cordial and purposeful that you couldn't help but noticed she was clearly "on her game" and great at her job. Surely the management must have noticed what customers noticed and took the time to comment on.

I sat at the "bar" the bbq bar, best seats in the house. Right in front of the pit so you can see…read morethe meat you're getting. I ordered the chopped pork, green beans and fried okra, I was not disappointed. The sauce selection was good as well. The pit master and my server were both friendly and the service was excellent and fast. I'm not a local but will be in the area regularly and I have found my bbq place in St. Augustine. The only suggestion I can offer to make it better would be to open up a restaurant in the Savannah Ga area, preferably around exit 87 off I-95. Great atmosphere, food and service. I highly recommend it. Can't wait to bring my wife to visit.

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Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q - Would you pay $4.19 for less than a half cup of banana pudding with one piece of banana?

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Smoked Southern BBQ - Turkey club wrap

Smoked Southern BBQ

4.1(33 reviews)
10.4 mi
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Very limited menu and the only restaurant on the Fountain of Youth park…read more My wife had the cuban and baked beans as a side. She enjoyed the Sandwich and thought the beans were very good. Very limited selection of drinks. I had the Nathan's hot dog on a bun, They have no chili to put on the dawg to add some test to it. Very filling that is for sure. I had the Mac & Cheese as a side. My grandmother would roll over in her grave if she saw this. Not using elbow macaroni and the cheese is like a thick soup very unappetizing. People get crazy over the use of cheese on Mac & cheese. Nothing else stood out about this place Like I said the only place to eat so think carefully. Service was good then again on the screen they ask for you to consider a tip for what taking my order. That is what your job is not sure why I should tip you. I pick it up from the counter, get my condiments, napkins, straws and so forth. Where is my tip ?????

We are BBQ fans, but lately we hadn't found many places that had 5 star BBQ offered. But, today, we…read morefound that place! Smoked Southern BBQ is awesome! Yummy! It is a super cute wooden station at the Fountain of Youth that we visited today. You place your order. They give you a buzzer and you pick your table of choice and wait a short time and voila! It is outside seating only. I had the Pulled Pork sandwich with Mac n Cheese, which was amazingly delicious!! Tender, juicy and not overly spicy. The Mac n Cheese was one of the best that I have tasted. My daughter had the Crab Cake sandwich with Mac n Chrese. She loved it! We are here on vacation but we will try to come back again before leaving. You've got to try it!

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Smoked Southern BBQ - Crab cake and Mac n Cheese

Crab cake and Mac n Cheese

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The Floridian - Porkbelly and biscuits

The Floridian

4.4(1.8k reviews)
7.4 mi
•$$

The Floridian in St. Augustine was an absolutely fantastic experience. They recently reopened in…read moretheir new location, and the space is beautiful -- stylish, welcoming, aesthetically gorgeous, and just full of great energy. The service was excellent, and the food has that fresh, thoughtful, farm-to-table feel where you can tell care is going into what comes out of the kitchen. For me, one of the biggest highlights was how seriously they take gluten-free dining. I had warm, made-from-scratch gluten-free biscuits with pork belly and a peach bourbon jam, and oh my goodness -- absolutely to die for. Everyone at the table enjoyed them. It is not often that you find a gluten-free biscuit that feels like you are getting the full experience rather than settling for an alternative. I was also impressed by how many gluten-free options they offer. Even their po' boy can be battered with rice flour. Our waiter explained that the chef is gluten-free and that they are very mindful of guests with celiac disease, including separating food preparation when needed. That level of care is a huge plus. And it wasn't just the gluten-free food that impressed us. One friend ordered the meatloaf sandwich and received a seriously hearty piece of meatloaf. My husband had the BLT with pimento cheese on thick sourdough bread, and it was excellent. We also heard that the chicken and waffles, offered during dinner, are a must-try -- so that may be calling us back! The cocktail menu was another win. The drinks were creative, original, flavorful, and clearly thoughtfully crafted rather than just the standard options you see everywhere. Everyone in our group seemed genuinely happy with what they ordered, which says a lot. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent service, creative drinks, fantastic food, and some of the best gluten-free options I've come across. Five stars all the way. I would absolutely return to The Floridian and work my way through more of that gluten-free menu!

If you are looking for a great meal with local food and great service, this is the place!…read more The new location is lovely. Compared with the previous location in the historic area, the new dining room is more spacious with most tables having at least one side with banquet seats. Parking is so much easier, and I think the food quality is better and more consistent than it used to be. This was our second visit to the new location and each time the food and service have been amazing. As always it's a great place for vegetarians and vegans with most items on the menu having vegetarian or vegan options. There is no shortage of great seafood and meat options too. They have local meat and seafood on the menu. There are also lots of gluten free options. We were celebrating our anniversary and the manager and our server were so nice and accommodating. There is a lot of outdoor seating under old live oak trees which will be amazing in the fall and spring. In August at least at lunchtime it would be far too hot to sit outside. For guests visiting from out of town, this is a great lunch stop before or after visiting the Alligator Farm!

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The Floridian - Dining room

Dining room

The Floridian - Meatloaf sandwich and chick pea soup

Meatloaf sandwich and chick pea soup

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Smokin' D's BBQ - bbq - Updated October 2026

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