It's been awhile since I've been to TBP, but came for lunch while on a shoot. Had a warm welcome when we walked in and food came out quickly. I got the brisket sandwich, fatty which was good, nice thick slices. I got cheese sauce on the side which I guess is pulled from the mac cause I had a noodle in it. Not a terrible thing just interesting. The mac itself, was alright. I recall it being pretty good the last time I came but idk, this wasn't the level of "mac from a bbq spot" a side that typically hits. The banana pudding was good but wasn't as thick, on the edge of being runny.
Would come back.
Usually not a fan of counter service but this place made up for it in ambiance/decor, service, and delicious BBQ. Full bar with huge selection of beers, nice bar + couple high tops, and cute outdoor area. Couple TVs at the bar and a couple outside. 🐆 🏈 XXX sauce with habanero + ghost pepper so good! Perfect kick + vinegar and not super spicy.
Great experience at this place. It was our first time here and they didn’t disappoint. Friendly service, strong drinks, tasty food. Smoked Wings are the best.
The place was a little crowded and the line to get a drink was confusing, and had people fighting over their spot in line. I thought the food was pretty good though! It was smoky meat so if that’s your thing you will probably like this style of barbecue. I was not a fan of the coleslaw
What is not to like? Great food, service, and atmosphere. They are doing something right, because I visited on a Tuesday and this place was packed. I had the wing special and beef brisket with collards and side salad. The food waa very good, but I will say the collards were not my favorite. Everything was presented very well and the staff was welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Brisket sandwich 9/10, lots of meat on a soft bun. Wings 8/10 crispy and a good size. Perfect to add thier sauces on. Ribs 8/10, lots of flavor and good texture. Fries 9/10, these are crispy and seasoned lightly.
Ambiance: Indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoor has a canopy with fans and tables with umbrellas. Loud fun environment with a bar.
Parking: They have a free lot behind the building. It can be hard to get a spot when they are busy.
After some research, the reviews were showing Bearded Pig being one of the top BBQ joints in Jacksonville, I decided to try it out today. While all the meats had a really good flavor, the Rib meat was way tougher and fattier than I was expecting, either you could gnaw the meat off the bone or break out a fork and knife. In Georgia, we cook ribs so tender that you can pull the bone from the meat with our fingers. Their Brisket and Mac n' Cheese tasted really good though. The seasonal smoked corn was just eh'. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere.
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Everything was great here. There was a line when I got in because it was right before a football game. I was able to grab a seat at the bar. The food came out pretty quickly for how busy it was. Both bartenders were friendly and did a great job handling the volume. I had the turkey sandwich, Mac and cheese and the collard greens, all was fantastic.
Abundant entree choices. Centered around BBQ. Chicken, brisket, pulled pork. All very well prepared.
Good selection of sauces: sweet, very spicy, and vinegar based.
Nice outdoor patio option, with chalkboard paint on cement block wall.
Great food…comfortable place for family or friends. Also dog friendly.
Will visit again.
Wonderful food and great people. This was some of the best barbecue I've had anywhere. I'd skip the pulled pork next time. It was good but not special. The beef rib was amazing and so was the brisket. Whatever they are charging for the beef rib if one is available when you are ordering take advantage of it!
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