Hours can shift week to week — follow us on Facebook for today's pit board and daily specials.Real pit smoke, generous plates, and faith at the center of everything we do.Slow-smoked daily · ribs · pork · brisket · chickenCall: (727) 619-8625Call for catering prices — we'd love to feed your crew.Walk-ins welcome during open hoursPickup & dine-inHours can shift week to week — follow us on Facebook for today's pit board and daily specials.Real pit smoke, generous plates, and faith at the center of everything we do.Slow-smoked daily · ribs · pork · brisket · chickenCall: (727) 619-8625Call for catering prices — we'd love to feed your crew.Walk-ins welcome during open hoursPickup & dine-in

4701 122nd Ave N · Pinellas Park

Best BBQ in Pinellas.
Fall-off-the-bone ribs · tender brisket · homemade mac & cheese.

John B's BBQ is a highly rated, casual barbecue spot at 4701 122nd Ave N in Pinellas Park, FL. Known for authentic slow-smoked meats — fall-off-the-bone ribs, sliced and pulled brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and homemade mac & cheese. Call (727) 619-8625 or check Facebook for today's board.

🔴 Closed Right Now Today: 12 PM – 2 PM
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🍖Ribs & brisket
🧀Homemade mac
$$Casual & fair
🔥 Today's Special
Check Facebook for today's pit board
Rotating specials — snapper, yellowtail, smoked sausages, and more. Hours can shift; follow John B's Barbecue on Facebook or call (727) 619-8625 before you visit.
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Our story

Casual spot.
Serious smoke.

John B's BBQ is a highly rated, casual barbecue spot at 4701 122nd Ave N in Pinellas Park, FL. Known for authentic slow-smoked meats — fall-off-the-bone ribs, sliced and pulled brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and homemade mac & cheese. Call (727) 619-8625 or check Facebook for today's board.

"Real pit smoke, generous plates, and faith at the center of everything we do." John B's BBQ is a highly rated Pinellas Park barbecue spot known for authentic slow-smoked meats. Guests come back for fall-off-the-bone ribs, tender brisket, and homemade mac & cheese — with Carolina gold, tangy, and sweet sauces on the side. Follow us on Facebook for what's on the pit each day.

John B's Barbecue at the pit
4701 122nd Ave N, Pinellas Park — walk in when we're open or call ahead.
Straight off the pit

Guest favorites

These are the plates people talk about most. Rotating specials like snapper, yellowtail, and smoked sausage hit the board often — see Facebook for today. Full menu & prices →

John B's Barbecue — menu preview

Smoked meats

Slow-smoked over wood. Rotating specials (snapper, yellowtail, smoked sausages) posted on Facebook.

  • Smoked ribs Call
  • Sliced brisket Call
  • Pulled brisket Call

+ 3 more items

House sauces

Pick your flavor — or mix them. All made to complement the smoke, not cover it.

  • Carolina gold Included
  • Tangy BBQ Included
  • Classic sweet BBQ Included

Southern sides

Classic homestyle sides made fresh.

  • Mac & cheese Call
  • Baked beans Call
  • Collard greens Call

+ 1 more items

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The craft

How we smoke it

Every plate is hours in the making. No shortcuts. No microwave.

Wood & fire

The right wood and a patient hand on the pit — low temp, held steady.

The rub

Seasoning goes on early so flavor works from the outside in.

Low & slow

Hours depending on the cut — smoke can't be rushed.

The bark

That outer crust from smoke, fat, and time — the signature of pit BBQ.

Fresh to plate

When it's done, it's served.

With care

Every order is meant to feed you right.

Feed the crowd.
Call for catering.

Birthday parties, cookouts, corporate events, church functions, reunions — John B's brings the smoke to you. Ribs, brisket, pork, chicken, sides, and sauces. Call for a custom quote.

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Happy plates

What people say

Highly rated in Pinellas — 100% recommend on Facebook. Leave a review on our site or check Facebook for the latest guest posts.

Highly rated in Pinellas — guests praise our ribs, brisket, and mac & cheese. See the latest on Facebook or leave the first review on our site.

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Common questions

FAQ

Everything you want to know before you visit or call.

  • Fall-off-the-bone ribs, tender sliced and pulled brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and homemade mac & cheese — plus Carolina gold, tangy, and classic sweet BBQ sauces.
  • Monday 11 AM–5 PM, Tuesday closed, Wednesday 11 AM–4 PM, Thursday 2–6:30 PM, Friday 10:30 AM–8 PM, Saturday 12–2 PM, Sunday 12–4 PM. Hours can shift — check Facebook or call (727) 619-8625 before you visit.
  • Yes — rotating items like snapper, yellowtail, and smoked sausages. Follow our Facebook page for what's on the pit today.
  • 4701 122nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33762. Directions and map on our Contact page.
  • Yes — call (727) 619-8625 or use the catering form with your date, head count, and location.
  • Yes — call during open hours to confirm what's smoking and arrange pickup.
Visit the pit

Find us

Hours, directions, and how to reach the crew.

📍 Location

John B's Barbecue 4701 122nd Ave N, Pinellas Park FL 33762
Phone (727) 619-8625
Email bsbbqj@gmail.com

🕐 Hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Hours can shift — check Facebook or call (727) 619-8625 before you drive.

Call for catering prices — we'd love to feed your crew.

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