Best BBQ and Smokehouses in Northeast Florida

Founded in Jacksonville in 1980 and still family-run, Woody's is a Southern BBQ institution known for its slow-smoked baby back ribs and secret-recipe sauces. The original University Boulevard location is where it all began.

A beloved Southern BBQ chain with deep Florida roots, known for oak-smoked meats and a hearty salad bar. The San Jose Boulevard location is a go-to for Mandarin and San Marco families.

A Jacksonville staple known for wood-fired brisket, pulled pork, and made-from-scratch sides, with smokers running daily near downtown. A favorite lunch stop for Riverside, San Marco, and Southside locals.

A longtime Jacksonville-born BBQ chain with multiple locations across Duval and St. Johns Counties, known for its pit-smoked pork and Southern sides. A reliable, casual option for a quick family BBQ dinner.

The Beaches outpost of the classic Florida BBQ chain, popular with Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach families for its slow-smoked brisket and sweet tea. A solid pick after a day at the beach.

The Ponte Vedra outpost of Jacksonville's own BBQ chain, one of two locations where co-founders Woody and Yolanda got their start. A convenient smoked-meat stop for St. Johns County families.

While not a permanent restaurant, the Riverside Arts Market regularly features local BBQ and smoked-meat food trucks on Saturdays under the Fuller Warren Bridge. A rotating way to try Jacksonville's smaller, independent smokehouses.

Several Jacksonville BBQ spots, including Mojo BBQ, offer full-service catering for church potlucks, community events, and family gatherings. A handy resource for anyone organizing a large group meal in Northeast Florida.