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Smokin J's Real Texas BBQ

727-329-8624

Listing Manager: John Riesebeck

This restaurant is located right at the corner of Gulfport Boulevard S and 52nd Street, next to Rebecca's Veggie Patch. There is seating inside and outside with round tables in the front, facing the road. 

  • Hours: Sun - Thu, 11am - 8pm; Fri - Sat, 11am - 9pm;
  • Contact email: smokinjsbbq@tampabay.rr.com
  • Founding Date: April 1, 2010
  • Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Products: Texas-style ribs, brisket, chicken, chicken wings, pulled pork with sides including potato salad, cole slaw, mac n' cheese, baked beans and brisket chili.
  • General services: Catering, Delivery, Eat-in, Phone orders, Take-out
  • Menu link: www.​smknjsbbq.​com/​Menu.​html
  • Specialties: Stop in for a real challenge. Smokin J's added a sandwich challenge at the end of 2011. The sub weighs in at more than 6 pounds of Texas-style BBQ.
  • ATM: No
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Private events: No
  • What makes this community special?: Gulfport takes care of us and we appreciate their loyalty. We support the community and help give back.
  • Cuisine: American, Barbecue, Burgers, Dessert / Ice Cream, Sandwiches
  • Signature dishes: Ribs, Brisket, Pulled Pork
  • What dish is most representative of the restaurant?: We have John's cole slaw and Lisa's tater salad!
  • Price level: $$
  • Reservations: Accepted
  • Executive chef: Pitmaster John Reisbeck
  • Number of tables: 6
  • Features: Banquets, Catering, Dinner, Group-friendly, Kids' Menu, Lunch, Outdoor seating
  • Atmosphere: Fun
  • Dress code: Casual

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Reviews (4)

****

Tasty, smoky, and the right level of spicy heat! Their beans are sooooo good, and walkup window makes picking up on the way home convenient.

*****

1/2 rack combo with beans/slaw & bread
Best ribs you'll ever eat.
The slaw is the great too......

*****

I'll just say one thing...this place has the BEST pulled pork sandwiches ever!!

*****

Great food and huge portions at a very reasonable price. Wonderful family run small business...great idea for holiday gift certificate giving. Try the sampler plate that they put together for the Best of the Road, Best for Food Rally!!!!!!