Just finished lunch. I went with the two-meat platter: ribs and pork with potato salad and coleslaw on 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 read more

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My group of 5 enjoyed the picnic lunch. All the sides were a hit. I especially liked the beans and my mom liked the southern potato salad (with mustard). We arrived, ordered, and left quickly. The drive home was short so I feel like the BBQ should have been warmer. read more

Smoking D's Downtown - Every meal hand cut by real pit masters. They open at 11am and close when they run out of meat. That's how they keep it so fresh! - Barbeque Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

Greeted warmly and ordered prom and ribs with potato salad and Cole slaw. The ribs were tough and not tender which was a huge disappointment. The pork is chopped and lacked tenderness and flavor. Potato salad wasn't to my lacking. I am glad I tried it but I will stick to Brisky's down the road. read more

Food was good, there is not any indoor dining so be prepared to either take your food to go or utilize their outdoor seating (not many tables). We unfortunately went during a cold month and were visiting from out of town so we had no option but to sit outside. The food got cold pretty quick but was otherwise good!! the rice was amazing the staff was very helpful and welcoming, we would love to try again during our summer visit! read more

I have been a faithful customer of Smokin' D's BBQ for over a decade! We have traveled far and wide for 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. read more

Smoking D's Downtown - They've got the hood smoke!!! - Barbeque Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

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I've had BBQ all around the south and the pulled pork isn't good . It's supposed to be pulled pork but it comes out cubed and not shredded or tender. ( Not to Mention chunks of fat ) . They don't have Mac and Cheese and the sides are not anything to write home about.. it's like rice , coleslaw and potato salad . Sorry I love local spots but I'm through with being disappointed with Smokin Ds I'd recommend MoJos, Bonos, Woodpeckers, anything but this place. read more

When we asked what the guy liked he said "Everything is good , best you have ever had" I have had BBQ across 25 states and never once have I heard an employee so confident about their BBQ I was a little skeptical but ordered a whole chicken , brisket , pork and a slab of ribs . Conclusion best BBQ I have ever had and the house sauce is just that damn good , tender , juicy and flavorful meats Had to hold back on eating everything since it was 2 nights of food Bonus is all 3 guys working were really cool and the local repeat customers were awesome Total 5/5 stars read more

OMG! My husband and I are locals since August 2023 and we've been hunting for some good old BBQ ! He and I have been visiting historic St. Augustine long before we moved here. In fact every time we came into town we said we would stop in and try some and we'd always forget or say next time! Man were we missing out! We always said Mojo was the best barbecue in town, but not anymore! I'm going to be telling everyone about SMOKIN D's! In fact they were out of brisket when we went in so tomorrow we're gonna go back and get some! No one else compares! Staff was friendly and quick getting the food out to us. I loved the country feel of the building. Even bought a t-shirt! read more

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Great little place with a nice view of the marsh & river. The barBQ pork sandwich was on toast and perfect & flavorful, not too greasy. My side of fresh potato salad was also very fresh and delicious. They have a choice of 5 or 6 sauces -- I had the Florida which has our St. Augustine local datil pepper in it. It was not too spicey -- just right. The iced tea & lemonade (I mix them) was also great for barBQ on a warm sunny day -- in February! Love my Florida weather sittin by the river. I have previously tried their other location on Rt1 & 206 and it is just as Great -- smoking meats & great service. There is also some nice merchandise for purchase. The baby onesie, mug, and tshirts are nicely done with a humorous message or 2. read more

Easy takeout - good value. Baked beans a must. 5 choices of meats - chicken, turkey, pork cubes, brisket, and ribs. Go with a combination meal. read more

Delicious, quality BBQ is almost as controversial as politics. Everyone has their idea or opinion of what is good and/or how it should be. Personally, I like all kinds...just not the bad kind...Ha! Yes, I have met bad BBQ and as the old saying goes...if you don't see a pit, it ain't legit! I think Smokin' D's will make any taste buds happy and definitely the BBQ that everyone can agree on. At Smokin' D's you have a pit...oh yeah! It's almost evil during cooking time when you drive by and smell it. That said...it's legit! As they say on their brochure...each day begins with consulting the ghosts of BBQ Kings of the past and then they rub their butts. This ritual obviously works! Everything is made fresh daily and the only bad part is...everybody knows this and some days they sell out. Great for them, could be bad for you! My suggestion...go early and don't dilly dally if you are planning to grab food from them for dinner! As for the BBQ...it gets my personal highest rating of "Apply to the Thigh" good. I would also recommend that you buy one of the family meals and prepare for a few more than you would normally buy for. Why you may ask? Because the next day you're probably going to be looking for leftovers or wish you had more of "that"...I'm just helping you out in advance. There are a few things you should know about the BBQ though...it comes without sauce. That is ok, it doesn't need it! However, if sauce trips your trigger then they have a variety of sauces that are included with the meal. There is not any place to sit inside, however, there is outdoor seating with a nice view of the river in back if you choose to stay there to eat. To me they are mainly a grab and go type of place. Definitely not a family outing type of place. While I'm at it, there is plenty of parking. In addition, it is located next to the Welcome Center on US 1. It is easy to get in and out of the parking lot for the most part, but if it's during the busy time of day it could be tricky (go right to turn left type of thing). Enjoy! read more

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Fabulous food! Outstanding ribs. Worth the hype! Service was great. Recommend highly! Will certainly be back. Plenty of food! 5 stars plus and then some! read more

came here looking for bbq after the beach and was kind of disappointed i had gotten the 2 meat with brisket and ribs the brisket was a little tough and dry ribs were fine and the potato salad was decent but had a hair in it. the service was good but other than that I wouldn't recommend others. the owners responded very rudely to other reviewers I dont understand how that they can respond that way read more

This place is absolutely fantastic. We had ribs, chicken, brisket, and pork. Every last bit was incredible. The coleslaw, yellow rice, and baked beans were all perfect too. If you're looking for good BBQ, this is the spot. Just be warned, it's first come first serve, so if they run out of something it's gone for the day, and there's no inside dining room. Luckily, the outside "picnic" area is shaded and beautiful. And the service was so kind, helpful, and quick. 10/10 recommend. read more

Good things can't last forever. Had dry brisket, chicken, and tasteless slaw. This used to be our go to place.

This barbecue spoke to my soul. I understand the meaning of "soul food" now. Thank you smoking D's, you will always be a part of my foodie memories. read more

Stopped here for lunch while visiting St. Augustine and was not too impressed. The pork was super tender, definitely slow cooked...but was lacking flavor. Sort of wish they would add the BBQ sauce to the meat before serving, or at least offer that option. Also, the sides were a bit lacking: no fries, no mac and cheese, baked beans were just ok. No kids options and no inside sitting. My advice would be to improve on the menu options. You definitely have something going with the pork, but need to take it a step further with the flavor and sides. read more

The people working here are incredible. Excited and happy to have you. We had a great time picking up our food. We ordered ribs, chicken, and brisket. The nice guys threw in some turkey as well. The turkey was a shocker. It was ridiculous it was so good. The owner's dat'l sauce is spectacular. Everything was was wonderful too. read more

I'm a huge bbq fan, i've had bbq all over the country, but on my first visit to smokin D's I was blown away. Unlike every other bbq spot nearby, they actually smoke their meats making them extremely tender, flavorful, and juicy they truly have mastered the art. I've now been here over 20 times and i've never been disappointed. Great people here who make fantastic food. They have won multiple awards for best barbecue, so that should speak for itself! I will say their sides aren't too impressive, as they have no mac n cheese, fries, or mashed potato's, but their bbq is top tier so it completely makes up for it. Highly recommend! read more

Texan BBQ standards might be different from Florida standards, but this was undoubtedly the worst BBQ I've had. I assumed pork sandwich meant pulled pork. But this was totally unseasoned, cold in the middle, taste like it was just raw and cooked in a microwave. Almost feel pranked. If not for the tiny thing of sauce, this would have had zero flavor whatsoever. read more

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I dont normally order barbeque chicken, especially when travelling somewhere new, however, when my sister stumbled in here to look for the Welcome Center of St. Augustine, the smell of real pit barbeque was so tantalizing, that my sister begged me to come out here the very next day, which was exactly what we did. The menu is pretty simple and relatively limited, which is a good sign because it means the food is always fresh and that they're a master at what they do. It always makes the decision making process easier. So while my sister got the turkey bowl, I went for their dark meat chicken with cole slaw and texas toast for sides. Probably the best barbeque chicken I've had as it was fall off the bone tender and flavorful even without sauce. But I still got sauce, of course, and went for the sweet barbeque that definitely tasted homemade and complemented the chicken very well. Coleslaw is coleslaw, so theres not much to say, but the texas toast was buttery thick and hearty. Its a small place and theres no sitting room, so everything was to go which is ideal for the pandemic times. read more

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When you walk through the door you know it's going to be good as the aroma of smoked meat envelopes you. We had the ribs and pork. The pork was some of the best bbq I've ever had. The baked beans were ridiculously good. Gentlemen working there was so nice too. Definitely give it a try read more

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Best BBQ place in St. Aug! if you are in the mood to fill your belly, this is the place to come! I come here at least once a week!

I dunno we were heading someplace south for lunch, then the whiff happened. A U-ie and boom we were there. We were noobs..apparently looked the role, lol. First time here? Yes. The recommendation was turkey, no brisket due to supply issues. We went pork sammich. The meat artist pulled a shoulder out of the oven, sliced a healthy piece off, went to dicing. The pork was piled on a toasted buttered thick sliced bread, so good. Tender meat, no fat, no gristle...so good. read more

He smoked pot in 78 and now he smokes pork. Had the brisket! Yummy, the sliced style not the pulled. Had some awesome smoke flavor. Tried the sweet and tangy and the Texas heat. Both very good. These days when struggling with the c-virus thing, gotta support those who are still hanging in. read more

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It's been so hard to find good BBQ place, but now I know!!! Super Delicious BBQ. Service was very quick. Must have pork bucket

Decided no more cooking at home tonight so ventured out with my 7-month old black lab pup. As we drove around I also wanted to stay local and support fellow small business owners. Parked right by the front door to keep an eye on the pup. Cameron saw I had her in the car and hooked her up with a pork shoulder. Me? Ribs and brisket. Got home, we both chowed down, and both VERY happy. We will be back for sure! read more

Expect a bucket and receive a cup of rice, beans, and a half inch of meat on top of your cup of noodles size cup.

Excellent Ribs and Brisket! The prices were great. Definitely recommend and will get this again next time we are in town.

There advertisement says sold out for pass 15 years, I can see that, no places to sit, except outside on a filthy Picinic table ridden with bird droppings. No clean bathroom, to wash your hands with, so filthy, loaded with German roaches, no soap, cracked toilet seat, if that's what you call it. I asked, what kind of method for cooking the food, wood or kerosene, Tyrone, speaks out, no kerosene used here, we use apple, cherry, and oak. Places, that use kerosene, find it cheaper to cook with than wood. Problem with kerosene causes you to Belge all day long with strong after taste and heart burn. Well, that's exactly what happen to us after eating at this place. Not real BBQ cooking. Smell's good outside, but I was not there to smell the food. Ordered ribs, chop pork sandwich, wife said sandwich was ok, but ribs were huge greasy, all fat, barely had meat, on them. read more

Best BBQ on the coast! Highly recommend! Their sides are delish, rice, beans, and slaw are must orders! I love their pulled pork and chicken! And the Turkey is a family fav! Go early and order extra, you'll thank me later! read more

Only Thing Better Than The Awesome Customer Service Was The SLAB OF RIBS I Purchased There Today! I Ate At The 206 Location Their Very First Day Of Business. Visited Te North Location Today. AMAZING!! read more

While out exploring the east coast on motorcycles we stopped and had lunch. The brisket was off the hook good. Owners are friendly and helpful. I will be back read more

Super nice and very friendly. Unfortunately they were out of some things but that is the nature of food BBQ places. We will be back when when we are in town. read more

First time visit! The meats were scrumptious. I will never look at turkey the same way - it was delicious (but then again so were the ribs, brisket). The sauces were fantastic. Outstanding customer service by Tyrone & Nick. Five stars is not enough. MUST TRY! read more

Being spoiled by KC & St. Louis Q, I was dissappointed that the brisket was tough & not the best quality meat. Flavor was excellent however, the same for everything I tried. Turkey was great. Sides have great flavor, but they are very small, maybe three bites. TX hot sauce has great flavor & more than average heat. Roadside shack, lots of parking but no inside tables. Local Q shops Brisky's & Mojo are better choices. read more

Not much has changed from my original review of the original "shack" out at the corner of SR 206 and US 1. https://www.yelp.com/biz/smokin-ds-bbq-st-augustine-2 Nothing more to add with respect to the food...the quality continues and the beans are still worth the trip if you order nothing else. There are a few improvements worth noting. The first and most important is that they accept plastic, debit and credit. That's nice. The new location is run by the son, who's been there since I recall my first visit to the original. The kid says he pushed for the credit card change. I suspect he was a force behind the choice of location, but I'm not sure. You an eat outside by the river. Excellent views. Speaking of the location, it's closer to downtown which is a positive for many, and is located next to an Old Town Trolley "Welcome Center". He also says he has some menu changes he's hoping to implement. When I mentioned the stellar beans he said it was his Grandma's recipe from a book that goes back generations. He says he might be bringing on pickled okra, and a possible, but much anticipated moonshine pickle. So for the details on the food, read my review of the original. Choose the most convenient location and enjoy. read more

The name says it! It's not meat smothered in sauce it's real SMOKED barbecue. The service was fabulous, the ribs incredible, and don't forget a side of baked beans. read more

Great service!!! Great food!!!! I'm from California but next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely be coming back

I love this place! The meat is so darn good! Slow cooked and perfectly I might add!! And Gluten-free options!! WooHoo!!