ABBQ

This was my first trip to ABBQ, and it was outstanding! Customer service was amazing as soon as I walked through the door. Abbi helped me out at the takeaway counter and recommended some great food. She said their Brussels sprouts were the best, and she did NOT lie!! The chopped brisket sandwich was great as well. I will certainly be going back soon. 10 out of 10!

I like the fact it has outdoor bar seating and outdoor tables. I don’t like taking an entire table since I travel for work and eat out solo when working sometimes I feel like the bar is perfectly fine. I tried to look at the menu but they had me at tacos…….. definitely worth the $13 for a brisket and a pulled pork. I would have paid more just don’t inform them! The tap selection is enough that it will make you wonder why you’re thinking about having a third kid so you can only disappoint two.

I’d give this place 5 stars, however I felt a bit ripped off because the waitress said we could substitute sides, however she did not mention there would be an up-charge (not cool). Overall though the brisket was insanely good (I ordered a French dip with brisket, but recommend just getting brisket on its own). The Mac and Cheese was OK, but the pimento cheese with chips were great. This place is definitely worth checking out if you like BBQ and the happy hour drink specials are really reasonable. Don’t pass on the French fries because the we’re unexpectedly awesome!

We’ve eaten here several times since they opened and don’t understand why people feel that this is good BBQ. The french fries are amazing however the brisket is always fatty and super greasy. Ribs taste like liquid smoke and the hamburgers are just terrible. The service has never been good. Server’s seem inexperienced and clueless. Looks more like a place for young couples to drink alcoholic drinks while the kids run amok in the outside seating area. The Best I can say is that they are family friendly and provide a place for young families to gather. Too bad the food doesn’t live up to expectations.

I live in Atlantic beach and have been going to ABBQ for over two years now. The service and food is consistently great. The outdoor atmosphere mixed with the live music is unmatched in the beaches area. Family friendly, great food and great service. The new summer menu is fantastic, I highly suggest the fish tacos from it. Happy hour everyday from 4-6 and all day on Monday as well.

Great food. Great service. The building is open layout with high ceiling so it gets pretty loud easily. Big group came in and sudden I could barely hear my gf sitting next to me. Maybe outside seating is better. Definitely come back for the food, tho.

I've been here a few times now, and, overall, the experiences have been pretty good. The food is good but, unfortunately, the service is a little slow and lacking. The first time we ate here was towards the end of the night, the server knew a lot about the menu and was very helpful with our food order but it seemed that the server had forgotten our drinks because we didn't get them until almost the end of our meal. The second time we ate here, the server seemed more worried about her side work and closing up the outside area than her tables. It took a really long time to put in any orders since she wasn't really present. We were going to put in a second round of drink orders but decided not to since our dining experience was already an hour in and we had finished our appetizers and still hadn't received our entrees. The third time we ate here, the server was pretty attentive and nice but he up charged us for ordering sweet potato fries with the beef rib and I wish he would have said something because it didn't seem that way with the menu was worded. (But I also get it... it seems to be a shady practice that more and more restaurants will up charge for things without being up front about it.) The FOOD! Everyone I know raves about their burnt ends appetizer but I find them a little too charred and peppery for my liking. I prefer their smoked wings. They're a decent size and has great smoky flavor. For an entree, I like to share a platter just so I can get a little bit of everything. I love that they give you the option of lean or less lean meat when ordering the brisket. The ribs are okay but not my favorite. The pulled pork is great and the sandwich looks good too but I've only tried it on the platter. The beef rib wasn't great but that might have been because I got the one on the end. (The beef rib was completely charred and inedible on the one side. It was so burnt that it super tough and hard to the touch. I didn't anything anything because it was so big I don't think I needed all of it. *shrugs*) The sides are pretty typical BBQ sides. The mac and cheese is good but if you order it make sure you eat it first because it solidifies as it cools. The brussel sprouts are addicting! (The first time we had them, I really like them. The second time we had them, they were a little too charred. We'll had to see how the third time goes.) Their baked cowboy beans are a flavorful saucy mixture of beans but they are a little on the soupy side for me. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and they are very family friendly with activities for the children outdoors. The restaurant can get pretty loud so a lot of people opt for outdoor seating. Oh, I forgot... I also hate that they do that thing with the bill where it's not itemized when you are looking at the little screen they hand you to pay... you only see the itemized copy after you pay which isn't very customer friendly. Overall, it's definitely worth trying at least once because of the food and I'll probably try ordering to-go next time and see what happens.

It was a little hot outside so we opted for inside seating. Started off with some dry rub wings app which was pretty good. I wanted to get the 2-meat platter of brisket and ribs and was informed that brisket won’t be available for a couple of hours. That was sad! There’s nothing else I like that I can pair with ribs other than brisket so I ended up settling with the Barbacoa Chicken. My wife ordered the shrimp and grits. Still a good lunch with full bellies, but brisket would have made a huge difference! What a bummer!

Update - got the chicken sandwich today, highly recommend!!! 10/10. It's massive and has two breaded chicken breasts. The rotating sour was also tasty

This place has a really nice atmosphere! The interior is warm and inviting, with a full bar and big TVs playing sports games, which is a great touch. They also have a cute patio outside--perfect for warmer weather. Even though it was too cold for us to sit out there, they did have heaters, which is a thoughtful addition. We went later in the day on a Saturday, and the service was good and quick. Everything we ordered tasted great, though I personally wouldn't get the macaroni again in the future--the texture of the cheese wasn't my favorite. That said, the rest of the food was solid, and I loved how they have a board above the kitchen area listing their daily specials. It's a great way to highlight what's fresh and unique. Overall, a great spot whether you're looking to hang out inside or enjoy the patio on a nicer day!

First off, our server was truly the one who made the experience great. He was super awesome and kind/helpful! I think his name was Spencer (but I could be totally wrong.) The food was just ok, I wish they would've seasoned the brisket a bit more as it didn't have much flavor without using a sauce to accompany it. I did have chopped/sliced and I will say the chopped was much more flavorful than the sliced brisket. I ordered the one meat plate and I will say you do get a lot of food for the price - the portion sizes were great. I also was able to pick two sides and I ordered the Mac & cheese and french fries. The Mac and cheese wasn't great but was edible. I wish it was a bit more creamy. The French fries were super good as they were thick and crispy and you can tell they make them in-house. Overall the service was the star of the show and I would come back simply for that! They also have a really nice bar and back area with turf and tables.

We decided to dine indoors due to the heat. Our meal started with the dry rub wings appetizer which was flavorful. I was eager to try the 2-meat platter with brisket and ribs, but was told that the brisket would be unavailable for a couple of hours which was a letdown. I wanted to eat here for the brisket. As I couldn't think of anything else to pair with ribs, I settled for the Barbacoa Chicken. My wife chose the shrimp and grits. While we left with full bellies, the brisket would have made a significant difference!

This place was recommended and it was pretty good. I did also get the burnt ends but it didn't last as we ate it as soon as it come out lol. But the sides were just ok, I didn't like them. The fries were good though. As far as the meat, the wings were great. Seasoned really well, fresh, and had a nice crunch. I didn't eat the ribs due to me not eating pork. The brisket was my least favorite. It was recommended to be chopped by our waitress so we tried that but it was pretty dry. The sausage I didn't try either due to them being pork. Our waitress Mary was great, she was funny and very attentive.

Been driving by for awhile now and finally decided to stop by. We were sat quickly and our server Asia came soon after seating to take drink orders. She was very helpful when asking questions about items on the menu. My daughter got the pulled pork sandwich and my boyfriend aand I shared the Texas trinity platter. Delicious all the way around. If he was hotter we would have sat outside but the inside dinner area was nice as well. My daughter loved the hair spray and sewing kit in the ladies room lol.

Have you driven by here about 100 times, finally got an opportunity to stop in. Really quaint spot, lots of table and seating in a very interesting inside. We were sat down right away, our server and the host built very friendly and had no issues. The food was really good, we had the platter which had the three meats, my only complaint is that there wasn't enough brisketand just way too much sausage.

Had a tasty brunch after goat yoga with Zen Hooves in the parking lot this morning! The Tiger Lilly was a nice refreshing cocktail after a hot morning. The avocado toast was very fresh and perfectly portioned. The French toast was a hit. The berry compote on top was delicious! My husband had the hot honey chicken biscuit. Overall he enjoyed it but said the biscuit was too soft and there was not enough heat. Service was quick but we did have a little hiccup when paying and weren't able to leave a tip on the card. Luckily we had cash on hand. Ambiance is always casual and comfortable.

I love ABBQ, it is one of the healthiest options in Jax. Vary casual and open, with a courtyard open to families, and inside/outside bar you are pretty assured a cross breeze even in the hotter days. Food is simple and well made. The meat platters are solid, and come with two choices of veggies. You can also opt for wings among other items. Mixology is really good for a chill place, and every barkeep shakes great martinis. Service is prompt and friendly. If visiting Neptune Beach you have to try. Parking tip, if the fishbone parking is full, you can park across the back street in the church parking lot.

This was my first visit to ABBQ & it won't be my last. I've ordered delivery before so I already knew it would be delicious. I sat at the indoor bar where the service was friendly & fast. The patio section looks amazing & must be a fun time when it's hopping (I went for a weekday lunch). I decided to try the 1513 sandwich | sliced brisket, pulled pork, sausage, coleslaw, pickles, & ABBQ's tangy BBQ sauce. I loved every single bit of this sandwich except one- the bun. It wasn't hearty enough to hold up to the ingredients. Guess what- I didn't mind AT ALL because I promptly tipped everything off the bun & onto the amazing fries and thoroughly enjoyed the meal that way. Each of the meats were great and paired really well with the coleslaw, pickles, and sauce. I sincerely think that ABBQ should consider revamping this dish as a loaded fries option because it was GREAT that way!

Updated Happy Hour!! Monday-Sunday 4-6pm and the last 2 hours before close! $4 House Wines $4 Any Draft Beer $4 Premium Well Liquors

I've been here a few times now, and, overall, the experiences have been pretty good. The food is good but, unfortunately, the service is a little slow and lacking. The first time we ate here was towards the end of the night, the server knew a lot about the menu and was very helpful with our food order but it seemed that the server had forgotten our drinks because we didn't get them until almost the end of our meal. The second time we ate here, the server seemed more worried about her side work and closing up the outside area than her tables. It took a really long time to put in any orders since she wasn't really present. We were going to put in a second round of drink orders but decided not to since our dining experience was already an hour in and we had finished our appetizers and still hadn't received our entrees. The third time we ate here, the server was pretty attentive and nice but he up charged us for ordering sweet potato fries with the beef rib and I wish he would have said something because it didn't seem that way with the menu was worded. (But I also get it... it seems to be a shady practice that more and more restaurants will up charge for things without being up front about it.) The FOOD! Everyone I know raves about their burnt ends appetizer but I find them a little too charred and peppery for my liking. I prefer their smoked wings. They're a decent size and has great smoky flavor. For an entree, I like to share a platter just so I can get a little bit of everything. I love that they give you the option of lean or less lean meat when ordering the brisket. The ribs are okay but not my favorite. The pulled pork is great and the sandwich looks good too but I've only tried it on the platter. The beef rib wasn't great but that might have been because I got the one on the end. (The beef rib was completely charred and inedible on the one side. It was so burnt that it super tough and hard to the touch. I didn't anything anything because it was so big I don't think I needed all of it. *shrugs*) The sides are pretty typical BBQ sides. The mac and cheese is good but if you order it make sure you eat it first because it solidifies as it cools. The brussel sprouts are addicting! (The first time we had them, I really like them. The second time we had them, they were a little too charred. We'll had to see how the third time goes.) Their baked cowboy beans are a flavorful saucy mixture of beans but they are a little on the soupy side for me. There's plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, and they are very family friendly with activities for the children outdoors. The restaurant can get pretty loud so a lot of people opt for outdoor seating. Oh, I forgot... I also hate that they do that thing with the bill where it's not itemized when you are looking at the little screen they hand you to pay... you only see the itemized copy after you pay which isn't very customer friendly. Overall, it's definitely worth trying at least once because of the food and I'll probably try ordering to-go next time and see what happens.

Hubby and I met up for dinner with a friend on a Friday night at ABBQ. We enjoyed our BBQ meals outside in the patio area. I ordered the chopped brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. I really enjoyed this sandwich. The brisket was so flavorful, good mix of lean and fatty. The tangy sauce and pickle slices were fantastic! Excellent sweet potato fries especially dipped in BBQ sauce. Hubby ordered a 2 meat plate with ribs and pulled pork. He chose mac & cheese and sweet potato fries as his sides. His meal was really good! The pulled pork was tender and juicy. The ribs were flavorful, perfectly smoked. The mac & cheese was a bit dry but still pretty good. Can't wait until next time!

Drove from 45 miles away, their hours were open until 11pm on a Saturday night. Got here at 9:25 to find out they decided to close early because they were slow. All lights were still on, TVs on, music playing loudly, but they wanted to close early. IT's A SATURDAY NIGHT!!! Very disappointed! Waste of time!

This is a little late. I decided to stop by in February for a solo dinner. I was greeted immediately by the host and I asked to sit at the bar. It was decently busy for dinner time on a Thursday. The bartender immediately greeted me and gave me the rundown since it was my first time. I decided to order an old fashion while I looked at the menu. I ended up with the special of the day after patrons a few seats down recommended it. So I ordered the grilled cheese with brisket and fries with house made ranch. The grilled cheese was huge and it was so tasty! I saved half for lunch and it heated up nicely the next day. The fries would have been better if they weren't so salty. Someone was heavy handed in the back. The ranch was really good. The old fashion was made perfectly! I'll definitely be back.

The server was so kind and dealt with our difficult party with some older ladies. We waited for the right table and switched tables 3 times to get the right spot before ordering. There were some picky eaters with requests and he executed everything flawlessly. The server was very accommodating and understanding and was such a great guy! The food was amazing! Must get sides are the Brussels (this was basically a fancy appetizer, what a deal!) and Mac n cheese!

We came on Sunday for dinner and food was terrible. Meat was dry and unflavored. Sausage links were gritty and not good. Resembled the consistency of cat food. Sides were cold and seem like they have been sitting out long. Food came within 5 mins of ordering which tells me it was just sitting in kitchen. Not happy at all. Server was so sweet though which was the only plus. I reached out to restaurant after leaving and absolutely no reply even though they received the message. People work too hard for their money for this service and quality of food.

Delicious Brisket. I can't wait to go back for that yummy brisket. Pulled pork was good. Sweet potato fries were good.

happy hour time is a lie.... on their website AND on the menu at the restaurant it says happy hour is until 6:30 PM which is why we picked this restaurant because we knew we could make it there by then, only to be refused happy hour prices at 6:15 pm because the menu is a " misprint" although it also says 6:30 pm on the webite as well... and the server wasnt nice about it either. Their marketing says one thing and they practice another. very dishonest. Food was very good but disappointed in the happy hour situation.

Heard that they had slow smoked beef ribs with two sides on the weekend and since I hadn't had some in awhile I decided to venture way out to the beach for pickup. Concerned that they would be sold out by the time I made it there, I reached out to them. The employees who answered my email inquiries (Dylan Lynch and Michelle) were very nice and helpful. I just wanted to make sure that they could be reserved ahead of time and the answer was yes. I put in an order for 2 orders with mac and cheese, potato salad, seasonal veggies (which was green beans), and cowboy beans. I decided to park in the additional lot when I got there because I knew that there wouldn't be a spot in the main lot. Turns out the additional lot was packed as well so I made a temporary spot. I walked over and was surprised at the outside area. Definitely a party atmosphere with music, picnic tables, and outdoor games. The bar being half inside and half outside was pretty cool. I went inside and let the hostess know that I had a pickup order. She checked on it and told me 2 minutes before it comes out. I figured that they were bagging it all together since it was a mix of hot and cold items. I appreciated that. While waiting I looked around and I really like the large, open, barn feeling I got. She handed me my food, I headed back to my car which was still there hahaha and headed home. Wow I was not expecting the rib to be that big but for the price it makes since. I will say that the rib was pretty fatty but it tasted amazing! Of the sides, I really like the beans. You could definitely taste the roasted tomatoes and it's not sweet. The little bit of cheese was a great accent. It was totally worth the hour round trip. Definitely would go back.

One of the best meals I've had in Jacksonville. Everything tasted so good, thoughtfully prepared, and seasoned so well. I can't wait to return.

The servers were nice and the food was amazing! Great portions and a great environment, with corn hope and football. They have tours of their very own smokehouse

Not sure why people don't love this place, super solid BBQ place and I haven't had any issues. Good food, good service, good beer how can I complain?

Food wasn't bad but did take a while, considering most bbq places are quick since it's all ready.. The kicker was the young server assumed we were not leaving a tip and tried to call me out for it. I paid the bill with a credit card (they hand you the machine then take it back when you're done). I was leaving a cash tip so I put $0 on the machine. He walked away and came back a moment later and said, you realize you left me no tip? I said yes, bc I have cash here I was leaving. It was awkward and rude on his behalf. He wasn't the greatest but I wouldn't not tip & I just thought that was odd. Huge place with nice outdoor spot and lots of parking for a beach restaurant.

We don't frequent the beaches area since it's a 35- 40 minute drive for us, but we do love Texas BBQ - so we had to check out ABBQ since they claim to be authentic purveyors of Texas BBQ. They do have smokers that are the same design that we see in Texas, and they use Oak wood. Drinks were good - they have a wide selection of beer and cocktails. Wife had the Aardwolf pale ale, I had an Old Fashioned. We wanted to try as many smoked meats as we could, so we ordered the combination that included 3 meats and 3 sides. We got brisket, pulled pork, and the in-house made sausage along with mac&cheese, cole slaw, and the creamy potato casserole. The pulled pork and sausage were excellent, as were the accompanying sauces. The prime brisket was good, but not quite up to Texas standards (we visit Austin BBQ joints in Texas so we have something to compare). Mac and potato casseroles were very tasty, the cole slaw could stand some work - it's vinegar based but very bland and the cabbage is not crisp. Service was very good and pretty responsive on a busy Thursday night with live music. This is pretty close to authentic Texas BBQ - probably the best you can get in Florida.

So, this might not be a fair review as we own a sauce company, and have a Pitmaster as a business partner...... but.... We had a variety of items and the beef brisket, the mac & cheese and smoked wings were definitely worth coming for. The rest of it you would skip next time. The building is beautiful the service was great. We really didn't have to wait but we're kind of in an off-season right now. I can see this being a great place to come, watch the game or meet with a group of friends! The sauces were OK. We couldn't eat the beans. The pulled pork NEEDED a sauce and none at the table really was adequate. A good pulled pork shouldn't even need a sauce. I will say that the beef brisket with the pickles and sauce was a good combo and the smoked wings were perfect. They were not tough as some smoke chicken wings can be. They had a great flavor too. Fries- both regular and sweet potato were great!

First time and slightly disappointed. Food was ok. Not the bbq flavor I'm use to. Burger was cooked perfect. The onion glaze on the bun was only in one spot instead spread over the bun. Loaded baked potato was lacking on the loaded part. Brisket meal was ok brisket and sausage were ok. Mac and cheese noodle needed to cook longer and the Brussels sprouts looked like they were the bottom of the pan. NO RETURN

Came in for a quick good brisket and was not disappointed. They had live music with a fella on the guitar. I sat at the bar. The staff was great and the food came out so quick! Tasted great! Will definitely come back again!

BBQ is great and menu is creative, not just meat and 3 standard sides as well. Highly recommend.

We absolutely love ABBQ! A staple in our local lineup! We have gotten almost everything on the menu ye and JT has all been great , service is always fantastic and vibes are high with a great open concept with access out to a very cool and unique patio area that seems to be great for family and kids , the bar is large and nice too

The food at ABBQ is so good! Whenever I'm cracking bbq food I stop by. I really love the different sauces they have too. Probably some of the best Mac and cheese I've had in a while. I also ordered the expresso martini because I heard really good things. It was delicious!

Pretty good. The ribs are above average. Well at least for Jacksonville they are.... They were tender. Not fall off the bone tender, but sufficiently tender I guess. Mission BBQ is still better. I think I read another review that said these were fatty? I'm gonna have to disagree; these seem pretty normal to me on that front. I do like the mustardy BBQ sauce, but that's low hanging fruit to make me happy. And I got the collard greens, which were normal. I drank a mezcal old fashioned, which was tasty.

Cannot get the brisket here out of my head. So delicious! Ordered wet and couldn't have been better. Sides were great too, especially the collards. Will definitely be back. Not to be missed!

My husband and I love barbecue coming from kc. This is THE BEST bbq we have found since moving to Florida. I love the brisket! Mac and cheese. Potato casserole. Omg and the loaded bacon cheese fries during happy hour AMAZING! The place smells amazing always and always clean. Games on tvs. Bar. Staff is very knowledgeable and attentive and so sweet!! The only thing I didn't like is their beans. I tried both kinds. Not a fan but I am super picky when it comes to bbq beans

Went there with candyce and simon Had the 2 meat combo with 2 sides with Turkey and pulled pork. Could have been a bit warmer on the meats but still was pretty good. One side was the brussel sprouts. They do a good job on that. Try them you'll like em Appetizer was the pork skins. Those are good and it was free with the Yelp check in. That is always a big plus. Parking is a premium but they do have valet parking.

This bbq was slightly better than average. The service was below average. Inside was loud as they permitted a group to stand by our table and drink.

This is honestly the best BBQ I have ever had in my life!! We went there two days ago, the service was fantastic from beginning to end. The place is super cool, kinda indoor outdoor setup and the service was outstanding from the minute we walked in the door until we left. We started with the Frito pie which was absolutely delicious, my mom got the brisket french dip and I got the chopped brisket sandwich. The meat is unbelievably tender and moist and has such tremendous flavor that you don't need sauce on it at all but they do offer 4 different sauces that are all great! We are going back on Saturday for more deliciousness!

ABBQ is one of our favorite BBQ places here in Jacksonville. It's a large place with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. There is a large bar with wrap around seating as well. We weren't mega hungry do we had some Happy Hour drinks (well drinks $4), Crystal got a loaded baked potato appetizer (free with a Yelp check-in!!!) for her meal. I got the turkey plate with green beans and mac & cheese. The turkey was juicy and very tasty, this can be my new go to. The green beans with slivered almonds were hot and crispy, very good! The mac & cheese was good but nothing special. Crystal's baked potato was also very good. She added pulled pork to it, extra tasty. Everything here is good, we've had all of the meat options. Like I said, the turkey is my new favorite.

Great place. Fun for families. Great happy hour. The outside is one of the best at the beach.

I have eaten here twice. I would say my first experience was better than the last. However, we ate the same thing. I had a bbq sandwich that had everything on it. The food itself was delicious on both occasions. As a Texan transplant, I can truly appreciate the Texas style barbecue (i.e. brisket and pickles and onions) and seeing frito pie on the menu. I am surprised for the location and decor, some days it can seem very empty. On the last occasion we went, the weather was bad. I believe we were getting a hurricane alerts. I had gotten off of work late and wanted to grab something quick with my family. I called when I was on the way and about 2 minutes from the restaurant. When we walked in and were seated, the server comes up and said they closing hour early and we needed to put in our orders quick before the kitchen closes. He said it was a last minute decision since they were slow. I said I would have appreciated if the hostess had said something so I could have made another decision. Server was not entirely nice about it. Felt super rushed and couldn't enjoy the experience like I normally would have. However, that one experience is not stopping me from going back again. I realize the weather is not something we can control. However I do think this particular situation could've been handled differently. Do plan to go back on a regular day.

Great customer service. Restaurant was very clean, huge bar, nice patio area to bring your pets and play corn hole. Great food, tons of beer/wine/ liquor options. love that they don't slap bbq on the meat. My favorite side was the Brussel sprouts, the glaze they put on it is very flavorful and has a spicy kick. I would recommend this spot to anyone

First time coming in. Food was on par for BBQ spot here locally. Matt, our server, was excellence. I would recommend.

This is one of our favorite spots in AB! Probably the most kid friendly restaurant in the beaches. They have a large turf grass area that is fenced in, perfect for the kids to run around. They also have chalk boards and corn hole! The food is delicious and usually comes out pretty quickly. Happy hour is a good deal too--ends at 6:30! Great service. Also dog friendly!

A neighborhood favorite. A great bar to watch a game at. Extra parking at the church behind the restaurant. Lots of outdoor seating with astroturf, corn hole, live music. Pet & family friendly. Favorites - wings appetizer. Comes with 6 wings. I prefer them with Alabama white sauce and be sure to ask for them "finished on the grill" for extra crunch and flavor Baked potato. Can add a protein (I recommend brisket or turkey) to make it a complete meal Frito pie is excellent, brisket is great (do the moist option, not the lean). Ribs and sausage are great. Brussels sprouts are FANTASTIC as is the Caesar salad and fries. Have heard the burger is great but have not tried it.

I stopped in yesterday around 4pm for some comfort food- it was much needed after yesterday. I actually had their takeout last week when John brought home BBQ! Apparently brisket comes in several ways! Chopped, moist or lean~ John went with moist and said it was very flavorful! He also ordered a 2 meat platter with that brisket and got ribs and ordered a second meal of pulled pork. Except when he got home- it was brisket and ribs, ribs and more ribs! No pulled pork! Well- darn, guess I have to go back and try it. The ribs were fatty- but huge and had plenty of meat- I am not one to just bite meat and fat (eww), so I carefully bit and picked the meat off around the fatty sections. I am that person. And I LOVE ribs and I loved their ribs! Didn't even need bbq sauce! I did try a couple of sauces and they have a selection of 4 to try. Yesterday's stop- I was by myself, it was happy hour and I bypassed the specials (tsk tsk). I ordered a sangria- one of mom's favorite drinks to toast her and went to check in on Yelp and got a coupon for a FREE appetizer! Woot Woot~ I promptly started reviewing that menu section and settled on the loaded baked potato. Uuummmmm~ I have never seen a potato that huge served in a restaurant! Loaded with cheese sauce, bacon crumbles, sour cream and chives and I demolished that freakin potato! I almost never eat a lot when I dine out and I was amazed at 1. how hungry I was 2. how much I loved that baked potato 3. that I finished it. And then my pulled pork plater arrived with double mac-n-cheese. Well- crap. I'm gonna need a box, lol! I had their mac last week and it was so thick, creamy, rich- I joked it's the kind of mac-n-cheese that stays with you for a week at least! I was curious if it was that thick because it was the end of the day- well, nope! It is always that rib-sticking think and absolutely delicious, with bread crumbs topped too! The pulled pork was delicious too- I always try the first bite without sauce. I want to know just how good it is before adding a sauce- this was damn good bbq. I only ate 2 bites of the mac and 3 bites of the pork and threw everything in a togo box. Because I was there at an off time- the dining area was empty, just a couple guys at the bar and I think one table occupied in the "yard". This meant my server Kelsey took every opportunity to chat with me and check on everything- we talked about her favorites on the menu (she will eat that baked potato for dinner!) and she told me about the desserts- I am intrigued! And they do brunch! Whhhaaaattttt??? 5 star service, 5 star food and 5 star huge location!

I like the outdoor space, this would be a fun spot on a sunny day. Lots of things seemed to $1-2 more than other BBQ places for about the same item. But I like the vibe here and I like to support local. I don't usually eat meat, but I still had a wonderful lunch. Try the Brussels sprouts - yum! The most hated veggie as a kid has become a favorite as an adult. As a chef would say, it's all in the preparation! :)

My husband loves BBQ and has been wanting to try ABBQ for a while. We've been to Woodpeckers, Mojo, Bearded Pig, Bono's, Sonny's, among other places I can't think of and I have just never really been a fan of BBQ but ABBQ was soooooo good!!!! The Mac and Cheese was some of the best I've ever had! The burnt ends (I don't think they're on the menu, but are served as an app) were so tasty and tender and flavorful! My husband got the 1513 sandwich; it was huge and full of amazing flavor! Nothing was dry and bland! We sat at the bar and got great service and drinks! (Really enjoyed the Greener Pastures!) I wish I took pictures of the actual restaurant, but it's a really cool space too! The bar is in the center with half of it inside and half of it outside. The outside seating has artificial turf and is rather large with picnic tables and games like corn hole. ABBQ is a 40 minute drive for us, but we will 100% be back!

ABBQ in Atlantic Beach was a Grand Slam Home Run for lunch today. Determined to spoil myself and take advantage of my day off I crossed the ditch and headed to this local smokehouse based on recommendations from friends. I knew I was going to overdo it, but I planned to take home plenty of leftovers. I arrived around 2 PM and there was plenty of parking alongside the restaurant. And more available in the back. From the parking lot you can see their open seating in the back picnic style with plenty of covered space and access to the bar as well as several large flatscreen televisions. The music must've been on the Bonnie Blue station as it was playing some great classical Southern rock as well as some contemporary hits like Nathaniel Ratliff the Black Crowes and Jack Johnson...all great acts in my opinion Dylan (General Manager) greeted me at the door and I asked to sit outside close to the sun and the shade as I was not sure if it would be too chilly. Unfortunately when the wind picked up I found it a little too cold so I asked to move inside. My server Emily greeted me promptly with a caddy full of sauces and a menu. She was very pleasant and seemed very happy to be at work which I think is a huge plus when dining out. She sat down and explained in detail each of the four special sauces in the Caddy and listened to what I was interested in the menu and made additional recommendations all of which turned out to be huge hits. I asked if she could spin me up a bloody Mary and she said sure no problem which was handled by Bradley the bartender. Bradley was a handsome bearded fellow who, it turns out, is a guitarist and plays with a local act called Bonnie Blue who is friends with the friends that recommended I try this restaurant. I skipped the appetizer because I wanted to try some of their main course dishes so I selected two entrées: The first was the "THE 1513" sandwich...sliced brisket, pulled pork, homemade sausage, coleslaw, pickles, tangy BBQ sauce and special seasoned fries. It was 100% delicious and a complete mouthful of flavor. Perfect just the way they make it! Second entree was the 3 Meat Plate which includes two sides. I selected pulled pork, smoked turkey breast and homemade cheddar jalapeño house sausage. Caleb says you can't go two starches for sides so I picked potato casserole and brussel sprouts. Emily even brought me a sample of their collard greens (which were delicious). I am telling you every bite was hot and flavorful and fantastic and I was licking my fingers like I hadn't eaten in days. After a few bites of everything I slammed on the breaks and ordered dessert. Emily recommended the Bread Pudding which sounded like exactly what I was looking for. Super sweet with a cream sauce and dessert heaven I tell you. Run! Don't walk...10/10...5 Stars etc etc. Thank you for earning my business -- eating lunch at ABBQ Meat & Drink.

I came in not really expecting anything good food wise. I think like everything at Atlantic beach, its catering to the tourists, or the rich. Still it was dead, maybe 12-16 people in there total. so I got lucky and parked right outside, so that was cool. Its seems family friendly, and bar eccentric and maybe a tad like the old Texas style outside Honkytonk's, but in a less of a dive bar way. Old native Texans will get this. OK the reason you come is the food right? If its for the drinks, you either mega rich or the company is paying because OUCHIES. THOSE bar prices are nuts. not insane, but its not for us retired poorer folks. Anyway its the beach and Not the Ritz bar, so I figure I get a drink, 11 bucks, geez rip off city. Now the server was nice, but then again, it was Monday and dead. Really strange they have so many working there, but hey that is the management payroll problem. Gave me a booth, surprised me. extra points there. They usually they stick a single at some crap table. Anyway super sweet gal, serving, though once she leaves, your own your own. Still once you got the drink , you are just waiting for the food, I was so hoping this is going to be good TEXAS barbecue. Ok well here is where I debated even writing this. It looked good, until I tried to figure out WTF the so called Cole slaw was. and the Taste, well it was not sweet at least. but what it is. I got no clue. The best part of the meal was the French Fires, and I was craving french fries..only reason I go out. really. lol. joke. oh no Catsup bottles at a barque place, come on , no hot sauce either? gave me a tiny cup. sad. ok the meat, I got 3 meat plate. figured I will see if they can cook. sadly while the ribs looked ok, if you call a white rib a barbecue rib, I think you be wrong. Basically a slab ribs that looked and tasted like it was cooked in oven with wood ships for smoke. Again I did not expect Austin Texas level food. But come on. I get cooking large scale is a bitch. I do. So just dont call it Texas style, call it Jax beach drunk people ribs. anyway. if you have to use suace, it means the barbecue sucks, and this place aint for for Native Texans, that know how to cook. Still a dry rub or something on the ribs, anything, salt maybe? geez, every place is town is better that this one is barbecue wise. Pulled pork, so bland its like boiled meat, and the brisket, too lean no fat, no taste. So bottom line, if you poor and want quality food, seek it else where, if your rich and want music and some food at 1am and your so drunk, your taste buds are shot anyway. then this Might be your place. I might come back for lunch and try specials, maybe they make a good burger or something. but then need to remove anything referencing barbecue from name. or travel to Austin, Houston, etc and try real food...this aint in the same ball park. Seriously No bread?