BONO'S BBQ – American
Real pit barbecue since 1949, and the operator is blunt about the standard: if you don't see a pit, it isn't legit. Lou Bono opened the first one and the Adeeb family runs it now, with eleven addresses across Jacksonville alone. Everything is smoked and prepped in house, sides made from scratch. Pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked turkey, sausage and St. Louis ribs come as sandwiches, two-meat platters with garlic toast, or by the pound. Start with fried green tomatoes or sweet corn nuggets. Finish with homemade banana pudding. Diners keep coming back for the smoke and the portion sizes.
3303 SAN PABLO RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32224 904-880-8310 https://bonosbarbq.com/menu/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at BONO'S BBQ
Dairy-Free at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash, Bird Dog and Sweet Corn Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash, Bird Dog and Slawpy Pig. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash, Daily Double and Fried Green Tomatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bird Dog, Grilled Chicken Salad and Brunswick Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bird Dog, Grilled Chicken Salad and Brunswick Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grilled Chicken Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash and Sweet Corn Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BONO'S BBQ
BONO'S BBQ in Jacksonville has 8 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash, Daily Double and Fried Green Tomatoes. 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 BONO'S BBQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Cheese Fries | 70.4 g | 29.5 g |
| BBQ Salad | 47.3 g | 17.2 g |
| Daily Double | 50.2 g | 16.5 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| St. Louis Ribs Platter | 40.6 g | 14.1 g |
| Bird Dog | 2.8 g | 11.3 g |
| Homemade Banana Pudding | 134.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Sweet Corn Nuggets | 21.2 g | 9.6 g |
| Smoked Turkey Platter | 31.6 g | 9.1 g |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 21.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Salad | 2 g | 7.7 g |
| BLT | 12.2 g | 7.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Smokin Snacks
- Hand Cut Fried Squash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Cheese Fries: Topped with your choice of Turkey, Pork or Sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Nuggets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Fried Okra Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Double: Choose 2: Corn Nuggets, Fried Okra, Onion Rings, or Fried Squash Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bono’s Smoked Wings: Smoked using black jack oak wood, special seasoning, choice of BBQ sauce or Buffalo Available at: dinner, lunch
Smokehouse Stackers
- Bo Hawg: BBQ Pulled Pork, cheddar cheese, Sausage Link Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slawpy Pig: Pulled Pork topped with coleslaw Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bird Dog: Smoked Turkey topped with a sliced Smoked Sausage Link Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duval Hot Chicken: Chicken Tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1949 Burger: 1/2 pound burger grilled Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT: Slow-smoked Brisket, lettuce, Fried Green Tomato Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Platters
- Pulled Pork Platter: Served with garlic toast and 2 sides Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Platter: Served with garlic toast and 2 sides Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Brisket Platter: Served with garlic toast and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Ribs Platter: Served with garlic toast and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2-Meat Combo Platter: Served with garlic toast and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3-Meat Combo Platter: Served with garlic toast and 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- BBQ Salad: Fresh greens topped with choice of beef brisket, pulled pork or turkey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Salad: Fresh greens topped with a chargrilled, boneless chicken breast Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Salad: Fresh greens topped with chicken tenders Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Baked Beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brunswick Stew Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Homemade Banana Pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Homemade Cobbler Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
Frequently Asked Questions about BONO'S BBQ
- Is BONO'S BBQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BONO'S BBQ has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash, Bird Dog and Sweet Corn Nuggets.
- What can I eat at BONO'S BBQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Hand Cut Fried Squash, Bird Dog and Sweet Corn Nuggets carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BONO'S BBQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hand Cut Fried Squash and Sweet Corn Nuggets.
- Is BONO'S BBQ gluten-free?
- 5 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 BONO'S BBQ?
- BBQ Cheese Fries, at roughly 29.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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