Jax Locals lists 12 independent, locally-owned bbq & smokehouses across 6 neighborhoods — including Springfield, Riverside & Five Points, San Jose / Lakewood in Jacksonville. Every one is locally owned; no chains. Tap a listing to call, get directions, or check hours.
Fred Cotten's Landmark BBQ is a longtime family barbecue joint on North Main Street in Springfield — a no-frills, order-at-the-counter place regulars have leaned on for years.
1417 N Main St
HolySmoke Barbeque is an independent barbecue restaurant on Post St in Riverside & Five Points, with hundreds of Google reviews.
818 Post St
Mojo Bar-B-Que, A Southern Blues Kitchen is an independent barbecue restaurant on University Blvd W in San Jose / Lakewood, with hundreds of Google reviews.
1607 University Blvd W
Mojo No.
3572 St Johns Ave
Monroe's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q & Catering is an independent barbecue restaurant on Hwy Ave in Murray Hill, with hundreds of Google reviews.
4838 Hwy Ave
Nario's Nuk is an independent barbecue restaurant on Edgewood Ave S in Murray Hill, well reviewed by local customers.
1164 Edgewood Ave S
Oh So Heavenly BBQ & Soul Food is an independent barbecue restaurant on Normandy Blvd in Murray Hill, well reviewed by local customers.
6980 Normandy Blvd
SCS BBQ is an independent barbecue restaurant on Riverside Ave in Riverside & Five Points, well reviewed by local customers.
715 Riverside Ave
The Bearded Pig smokes Southern-style barbecue just off Kings Avenue in San Marco, with one of the better outdoor beer gardens in town for working through a tray of brisket and ribs.
1808 Kings Ave $$
The Butt Hutt Smokehouse is an independent barbecue spot on Roosevelt Boulevard, well-reviewed for smoked meats and Southern sides.
3210 Roosevelt Blvd
Treemendous BBQ & Catering is an independent barbecue restaurant on Herlong Rd in Murray Hill, with hundreds of Google reviews.
8927 Herlong Rd
Yellow Rose BBQ is an independent Texas-style barbecue joint on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin, smoking brisket and sausage for the neighborhood.
9965 San Jose Blvd #48
Jacksonville barbecue leans Southern and slow-smoked, made by pitmasters working small independent smokehouses around the city. Come hungry for brisket, ribs, and sides made in-house — no franchise pits.
Jax Locals lists locally-owned bbq & smokehouses across 6 neighborhoods — Springfield, Riverside & Five Points, San Jose / Lakewood, Murray Hill, San Marco, Mandarin. Every listing includes the address, phone number, and directions.
Yes. Jax Locals only lists independent, locally-owned businesses — national and franchise chains are never included.
Listings are free. Submit your business on the "List your business" page and we'll add it, usually within a week.
