Jay's Smokin' BBQ – American
The savory aroma of slow-smoked hickory hangs heavy in the air at this lively barbecue haunt, where baskets of golden-fried pickle chips and gooey Wisconsin cheese curds set the stage for a soulful feast. Diners dive into tender, caramelized brisket burnt ends and crispy pit wings tossed in tangy sauces, creating an unpretentious atmosphere that celebrates the messy, flavorful joy of authentic smokehouse comfort.
FL 33950 https://jayssmokinbbqfl.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the flavorful sandwiches and beautiful presentation, frequently highlighting the intimate setting that makes it a standout addition to the neighborhood. Reviewers praise the welcoming and attentive service, noting that the staff is particularly helpful when offering menu recommendations to ensure a satisfying dining experience.
Menu
Smokin Pit Snacks
- Hand Battered Pickle Chips - $12: Served with Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Nuggets - $12: Served with Ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Burnt Ends - $16: AKA meat candy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Cheese Curds - $13: Served with Texas petal sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower - $14: Served with Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Pork Rinds - $9: Served with house made dipping sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Skins (4) - $16: Hand cut Russet potato skins, chopped brisket or pulled pork, melted beer cheese, Jay’s Signature BBQ Sauce and chopped scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Texas Chips - $18: Hand cut potato chips, chopped brisket or pulled pork, melted beer cheese, Jays’s Signature BBQ sauce, house made pickled red onions and jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pit Wings (6) - $12: Choose from Jay’s Signature BBQ, Buffalo, Garlic Parm, or Hot Honey. Served with Ranch or Blue Cheese and celery. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Pit Wings (12) - $20: Choose from Jay’s Signature BBQ, Buffalo, Garlic Parm, or Hot Honey. Served with Ranch or Blue Cheese and celery. Available at: dinner, lunch
Pit Stacks
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $14: Slow smoked pulled pork served on a toasted brioche bun, garnished with pickled red onions and jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Brisket Sandwich - $16: Slow smoked beef brisket, sliced, served on a toasted brioche bun, garnished with pickled red onions and jalapeños Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Club - $16: Slow smoked turkey breast, tavern ham, Black Forest bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli; served on Texas toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $16: Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli; served on a toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: Hand breaded fried chicken breast, crispy fried jalapeños, hot honey sauce; served on a toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jay’s Smokey Cuban - $18: Cuban bread, sliced Tavern ham, smoked pulled pork, smoked gouda cheese, pickles, and house made Carolina BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jay’s Signature BBQ Burger - $19: 1/2-pound house ground patty, cheddar and smoked gouda cheeses, Jay’s Signature BBQ sauce, and crispy onion straws; served on a toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Bacon Burger - $19: 1/2 pound house ground patty, 4 strips of Black Forest bacon, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato; served on a toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Station 2 Burger - $18: 1/2-pound house ground patty, pepper jack cheese, hot honey sauce, and crispy fried jalapeños; served on a toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simple Man Burger - $16: 1/2-pound house ground patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickle; served on a toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Momma’s Grilled Cheese - $14: Smoked gouda and American cheese served on buttery Texas toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Momma’s Grilled Cheese with Pork - $18: Smoked gouda and American cheese with pulled pork on buttery Texas toast Available at: dinner, lunch
Pit Platters
- Two Meat Platter - $23: Choose 2: sliced brisket, pulled pork, jalapeño cheddar sausage, mild sausage, St. Louis ribs, grilled chicken, smoked turkey breast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Meat Platter with Burnt Ends - $27: Choose 2 including brisket burnt ends Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Meat Platter - $27: Choose 3: sliced brisket, pulled pork, jalapeño cheddar sausage, mild sausage, St. Louis ribs, grilled chicken, smoked turkey breast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Meat Platter with Burnt Ends - $31: Choose 3 including brisket burnt ends Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Brisket Platter - $18: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Platter - $16: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Style Ribs (4-bone) - $16: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Burnt Ends Platter - $22: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage Platter - $17: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mild Sausage Platter - $17: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Breast Platter - $19: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast Platter - $16: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Battered Chicken Tenders Platter - $14: Served with two pit sides and cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
Pit Specials
- Smoked Gouda Mac Skillet - $16: Smoked gouda mac-n-cheese, pulled pork OR chopped brisket, Jay’s Signature BBQ Sauce, house made pickled red onions and jalapeños; served with honey butter corn bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Lime Rice Skillet - $18: Cilantro lime rice; choice of grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, or salmon; drizzled with avocado lime vinaigrette; garnished with grilled cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Spud - $17: Baked, smashed and buttered russet potato, pulled pork or chopped brisket, melted beer cheese, Jay’s Signature BBQ Sauce; garnished with fresh chopped scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Tacos - $14: 3 soft shell flour tortillas loaded with your choice of grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, or chopped brisket; garnished with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro and served with Texas chips and white queso Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Signature Garden Salad - $16: Chopped hearty romaine, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, shredded cheddar cheese, seasoned croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad - $16: Chopped hearty romaine tossed in Signature Caesar dressing, topped with seasoned croutons and shaved Parmigiano cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jay’s Smokey Chef Salad - $19: Chopped hearty romaine, Tavern ham, smoked turkey breast, Black Forest bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Hot Chicken Salad - $23: Chopped hearty romaine, shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and seasoned croutons topped with Hot Honey fried chicken; finished with Ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Pit Sides
- Smoked Gouda Mac-n-Cheese (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Gouda Mac-n-Cheese (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Baked Beans (Small) - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Baked Beans (Large) - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Slaw (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cabbage Slaw (Large) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Chips (Small) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Chips (Large) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Natural Cut Fries (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Natural Cut Fries (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Lime Rice (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cilantro Lime Rice (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma’s Potato Salad (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grandma’s Potato Salad (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Street Corn (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Street Corn (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6: Signature Garden or Classic Caesar Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Onion Rings (Small) - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Onion Rings (Large) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Corn Bread (Small x3) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Honey Butter Corn Bread (Large x6) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread (Small x3) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Bread (Large x6) - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids
- Texas Grilled Cheese & Diced Peaches - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Gouda Mac-n-Cheese - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Pulled Pork Stack & Texas Chips - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Piggy Mac Bowl - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Brisket Mac Bowl - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Tenders & Texas Chips - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Cheeseburger & Texas Chips - $12: Includes drink and ice cream sundae Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat by the Pound
- Slow Smoked Pulled Pork (lb) - $16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Smoked Brisket (lb) - $32 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage (lb) - $19 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mild Sausage (lb) - $19 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Ribs (1/2 rack) - $18 Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Ribs (Full Rack) - $32 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Turkey Breast (lb) - $18 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast (lb) - $16 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon (lb) - $18 Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand battered fried chicken tenders (lb) - $11 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweet Endings
- Mile high peanut butter explosion cake - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- House Made Bourbon Banana Pudding - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crème brûlée cheesecake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Signature Cocktails
- Smoky Old Fashion - $14: Small batch bourbon, bourbon barrel bitters, smoked maple syrup and cherry, smoked over craft ice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Crown Apple Mule - $12: Crown Apple Royal, ginger beer, fresh mint and garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Texas Tea - $14: Tito’s Vodka, Bombay Sapphire Gin, amaretto, lemonade, sweet tea and lemon wedge to garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pit Master Punch - $15: Ole Smoke Blackberry Moonshine, Bacardi Superior Rum, pineapple and orange juice with a twist of lime to garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- Back Woods Bloody Mary - $16: Tito’s Vodka, Mr. & Mrs. T’s Bloody Mary mix, pimento stuffed olives and celery, garnished with a smoky pork rind and blackened rim
- Moonshine Margarita - $16: 100-proof Ole Smokey White Lightning Moonshine, triple sec, lime aid, simple syrup, salted rim and twist of lime to garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spicy Sunset Margarita - $16: Casamigas Jalapeño Tequila, fresh margarita mix, triple sec, pineapple juice and a salted rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3.65: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Orange Fanta, Root Beer, Lemonade or Mountain Blast Powerade
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea - $3.95: Sweet, unsweet, raspberry or peach
- Milk - $3.95: Regular or chocolate; no refills
- Kona Big Wave: 4.4% abv
- Michelob Ultra: 4.2% abv
- Stella Artois: 4.6% - 5.2% abv
- Bud Light: 4.2% abv
- Bud Light Lime: 4.2% abv Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Yuengling: 4.5% abv
- Heineken Lager: 5% abv
- Miller Lite: 4.2% abv
- Corona: 4.6% abv
- Corona Premier: 4% abv
- Corona Light: 4% abv
- Modelo Especial: 4.4% abv
- Budweiser: 5% abv
- Budweiser Zero: 0% abv
- Busch Tall Boy Can: 4.3% abv Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Busch Lite Tall Boy Can: 4.1% abv Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Rosé
- Cabernet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Merlot
- Nütrl Seltzer: Choice of Orange, Pineapple or Black Cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- White Claw Seltzer: Choice of Grapefruit, Mango or Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Twisted Tea: 5% abv
Frequently Asked Questions about Jay's Smokin' BBQ
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports high-protein, gluten-free, vegetarian, low-carb, dairy-free, nut-free, diabetic, sugar-free, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, volumetrics, slow-carb, and pescatarian diets.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include brisket burnt ends, smoked pit wings, pulled pork sandwiches, hand battered pickle chips, and Wisconsin cheese curds.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Jay's Smokin' BBQ specializes in authentic American smokehouse cuisine, featuring slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and traditional barbecue comfort foods.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) barbecue haunt offers a casual, unpretentious atmosphere featuring an intimate setting and soulful smokehouse comfort food.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American BBQ spot stands out for its intimate neighborhood setting, beautiful presentation, and exceptionally attentive service.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Jay's Smokin' BBQ is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant offering affordable American smokehouse comfort food.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Jay's Smokin' BBQ.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests praise the flavorful sandwiches, beautiful presentation, and intimate setting, while highlighting the welcoming, attentive, and helpful staff.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly American BBQ in an intimate, lively setting with extensive dietary options like high-protein and vegetarian dishes would enjoy this.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Jay's Smokin' BBQ does not contain the specific number of reviews.
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