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    Smokin' J's Real Texas BBQ

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    246 reviews
    #1 of 29 Restaurants in Gulfport
    $$ - $$$, American, Barbecue
    5145 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707-4943
    +1 727-329-8624
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    4.5 246 reviews
    #1 of 29 Restaurants in Gulfport, Florida
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    5145 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707-4943
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    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    American, Barbecue
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great local spot

    Smokin Js is a great family run BBQ spot with fabulous ribs and super friendly service. It's the real deal.

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Priscilla K
    Reviewed October 31, 2018 via mobile
    Great BBQ.

    This is our number one bbq place in st pete area. Awesome food with great BBQ Sauce, tender meat, and homemade sides that are amazing . Plus great Sevice!

    Date of visit: November 2018
    Thank dv2013
    Reviewed October 13, 2018 via mobile
    Great Place

    I love this place. It's the best barbecue in St. Pete and I've been everywhere. The ribs are great as are the smoked wings, but the star of the show is the brisket. The potato salad is good too. Nice people and fast take out...More

    Date of visit: October 2018
    Thank Alan A
    Reviewed September 13, 2018
    Good BBQ but not Great BBQ I wish it was because I really wanted to like this place!!!

    My wife and I drove up here while vacationing on Treasure Island just for BBQ. We've stopped at many BBQ places while driving to Florida from Chicago and really wanted to like this place. It smells SOOOO good when you drive up and seeing the...More

    Date of visit: August 2018
    Thank McBoomer
    Reviewed September 2, 2018 via mobile
    No flavor

    I have to wonder if this is real smoked meat. My ribs had no flavor, nor did the brisket. On top of that, my waitress said she doesn’t receive the tips; they all go to the restaurant. I won’t be back.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank PlainJaneDC
    Reviewed July 28, 2018 via mobile
    Superb BBQ

    Was in Gulfport and decided to get some dinner. Did a search and found smokin j's is number 1. Didn't disappoint. Pulled pork sandwich was great. Spotted smoked wings and got 6 to try. Ended up getting 18 to go. Can't wait to get back.

    Date of visit: July 2018
    Thank don m
    BBQ33707, Owner at Smokin' J's Real Texas BBQ, responded to this reviewResponded July 29, 2018

    Don, Glad you enjoyed everything, hope to see you soon. John

    Reviewed June 27, 2018
    WoW

    Excellent barbecue-a little hole in the wall is quite good-I’m a vegetarian bot the baked beans and jalapeño cornbread are awesome

    Date of visit: June 2018
    Thank David H
    Reviewed June 1, 2018 via mobile
    Texas bbq in Florida!

    Wanted to see if they lived up to their name! I had a sausage sandwich with sweet sauce and Cole slaw. It was delicious. My husband had pulled chicken and potato salad and he enjoyed it as well. The meal was actually better than some...More

    Date of visit: June 2018
    1  Thank DeniseK787
    Reviewed May 10, 2018 via mobile
    Great bbq

    Really good and authentic bbq. Small place, it takes about 15 minutes to walk there from the beach/centre of town, but definitely worth it

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank sunehenriksendk
    Reviewed May 7, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent Barbecue!

    We went to Smokin J's for the first time and were extremely pleased with the quality and quantity of food. We ordered the dinner for 4 which provided 1/2 chicken, 6 ribs and 8 oz of brisket. It came with 4 sides, rolls and 2...More

    Date of visit: May 2018
    Thank Michael B
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