BIG8 BBQ – American
Fourteen hours in a temperature-controlled wood smoker, then straight to the counter: Big8 BBQ works a bricks-and-mortar room on Southeast 47th Terrace in Cape Coral, open eleven until eight daily, with a full bar. Brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, pulled chicken, turkey, corned beef, meatloaf and sausage all come off the pit, and there are bone-on ribs and half chickens. The Tornado, jambalaya, a smothered smoked potato and build-your-own pasta bowls stretch it further. Sandwiches include a Cubano and a Big8 sloppy joe. Sides run garlic mac, Texas beans, cornbread, cob corn, green beans. Dine in, carry out, or cater.
1217 SE 47 TER, CAPE CORAL, FL, 33904 239.205.6689 https://www.big8bbq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at BIG8 BBQ
Dairy-Free at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey, Onion Rings and Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey, Sausage and Brisket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Caesar Salad, Smoked Cheese and Okra. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burger, Cubano and Burnt Ends. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Brisket and Burnt Ends. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Brisket and Burnt Ends. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Burnt Ends, French Fries and Pulled Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BIG8 BBQ
BIG8 BBQ in Cape Coral has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra, Baked Potato and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BIG8 BBQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cubano | 12.1 g | 71 g |
| Burger | 4.4 g | 29.9 g |
| Smoked Cheese | 35.4 g | 25.7 g |
| Burnt Ends | 0 g | 24 g |
| Meat Loaf | 74.1 g | 21.9 g |
| Pulled Chicken | 0 g | 15.6 g |
| Chicken Tenders | 9.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Brisket | 0.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Pork Sandwich | 33.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Chili | 2.4 g | 9.4 g |
| Sausage | 8.2 g | 6 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Starters
- Chili: Signature brisket and sausage, green peppers and butter beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage: Brisket sausage, stuffed and smoked today Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Cheese: Choice of Cheddar-Pepper Jack, Swiss-Muenster. Served with pretzel bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Wings: 4-Double jointed wings with flapper and drummy. Choice of Buffalo or homemade sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Potato Skins: Crispy smoked potato skins, bacon, cheese, scallions, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra: Salty cornmeal covered bits of Okra deep fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings: Beer stout battered onion rings served with pub sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Potato Soup: Creamy potato soup made with smoked potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Tornado: Brisket, pork, coleslaw, garlic mac n’ cheese, pickles, onions, cornbread dusting, four sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders: Lightly breaded chicken tender. Choice of Buffalo or homemade sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Handhelds
- Corned Beef Sandwich: Smoked 14 hours on Rye bread. Options: Reuben (Kraut, Swiss, Dressing), Rachel (Slaw, Swiss, Dressing), or Plain Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Sandwich: Hand pulled pork smoked for 14 hours Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cubano: Cuban bread, smoked ham, pulled pork, swiss cheese, pickles, Carolina BBQ sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger: Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, french fries, and choice of cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big8 BBQ Sloppy Joe: 14-hour smoked brisket, garlic pickles, pickled onions, K.C. sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats
- Brisket: Hand sliced Certified Angus brisket, 14 hour smoke Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends: Certified Angus brisket point half, K.C. sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Chicken: White and dark meat, Carolina sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey: Smoked natural turkey breast Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Loaf: Smoked 14 hours Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Chicken: Dry rubbed and smoked Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribs: Dry rubbed with K.C. Sauce. Available in Full Rack, 6 Pack, or 3 Bone Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Bowls
- Tornado: Brisket, pork, coleslaw, garlic mac n’ cheese, pickles, onions, cornbread dusting, four sauces Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya: Shrimp, turkey, sausage, veggies, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Smoked Potato: Smoked potato, pork, cheese, sour cream, chives, K.C. BBQ sauce. Upgrade to brisket or burnt ends available Available at: dinner, lunch
- Build Your Own Pasta Bowl: Choice of Pasta (8 Cheese or Garlic Mac), Meat (Pork, Chicken, Sausage, Meatloaf, Sloppy Joe), and Sauce (K.C., Memphis, Carolina, Texas) Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Cob Corn: Fresh corn on the cob Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Salad: Cucumber, tomato and onion marinated in sweet Southern bite Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Beans: Mother of 8 recipe with smoked bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Bread: Baked fresh daily with creamy butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Beans: Hot and bold flavor with pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big8 Beans: Made with signature 14 hour smoked brisket Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mac: Penne pasta with creamy garlic cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big8 Mac: Mac and cheese made with 8 different cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries: Crispy fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato: Smoked baked potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad: Romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad: Mixed greens, red onion, tomato, egg, croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about BIG8 BBQ
- Is BIG8 BBQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BIG8 BBQ has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Turkey, Onion Rings and Sausage.
- What can I eat at BIG8 BBQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Turkey, Onion Rings and Sausage carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BIG8 BBQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Okra and Baked Potato.
- Is BIG8 BBQ gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BIG8 BBQ?
- Cubano, at roughly 71g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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