Monroe's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q & Catering

4838 Hwy Ave, Jacksonville
(904) 389-5551

Recent Reviews

Marilyn Y.

Well, I'm in town for the Kat Williams concert and was a little hungry. I told my honey that there was a nearby barbeque spot that was like 10 minutes from the hotel. The only rush was that it closes at 3 pm. We arrived and pretty much around 2:30 pm. We looked at the menu and decided to split a dinner portion meal, consisting of burnt ends and brisket. It came with a piece of toast, and the sides we picked were green beans and macaroni and cheese. After placing the order, you can seat yourself to any available seating. The food arrived promptly, and food was warm to temperature, not hot. We went to eat and placed all three sauces to flavor the meats. The Monroe sauce was sweet with a little heat, I liked. The sweet sauce was also good. The mustard sauce I can do without. The meats were well seasoned with a smokey flavor. The mac n cheese wasn't so tasty, nor were the greenbeans. I forgot to mention we ordered a banana pudding that my honey ate, and he stated it was okay. At the end of the day, this was average for me, but you can come for yourself.

Quy M.

Not as good as it used to be. This location is open very limited hours compared to the Beach location although I haven't tried that one yet. On my most recent visit they were closing up 46 minutes or so before posted closing time around lunch hour. Not sure if that's the normal or not but folks calling in or attempting to enter was told they were closing up. Credit card machine was down so they either had to take down the credit card info, or use cash. I ordered the chicken with a side to-go. The value wasn't there and the meal did not hit the spot. If you are looking for a family owned BBQ joint that's in the area I would suggest trying Sea Boar which is still on Cassat on the opposite side of I10. They have lunch specials and their BBQ IMO is better.

Richard Kobylarz

Great barbecue great service never had a problem at Monroe's there's smoke bacon cheeseburger on Thursdays excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: BBQ Salad, Sandwich, BBQ Meatloaf

Richard Vargas

Had the Brisket lunch platter which came with two sides and a piece of garlic toast. The brisket wasn't anything special. Not especially tender. The sweet potato fries and garlic toast were good (The SP fries cost an additional $1.99). The baked beans were OK, a little sweeter than I like. They also had a taste of some sort of syrup, maybe maple. Add a drink to that and close to a 20% gratuity and the total was just shy of $26. Not an inexpensive lunch.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Beans

Israel Hunter

Friendly staff, great food. Love the brisket salad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Glenda Strickland

This was a to go order, did the cook think that it would go unnoticed? My husband ended up using bread at home.

Ayrmon Wilson (dubland_b on IG)

I love getting their wings and sweet potato souffle. I got the privilege of taking a family member here for the first time and they highly enjoyed it!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Wings

Albert Taylor

I bought Seven dinners. All of them taste like shoe leather, makes a second time I bought from here, and it was absolutely awful will not ever go back here again. The chicken was dry as heck. taste like it was leftover chicken they just threw it back on the smoker. I guess that’s why I get for buying takeout. Never again.?

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Guss Scott

Went from one of the best places in town to the worst. Bring Eddie back. 25 minutes and still waiting for a salad and 10 wings.40 minutes

Mel Shrader

Legendary BBQ. Good service good food plenty of options

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Billy Capps

We stopped there for lunch today. It was my first time going there. I had the pulled pork sandwich and fries. It was off the chain. I will definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Tom Whiteside

They catered an event for us at work. Very good.

Jack Jerrod Gardner

Lots of local folks pack this place at lunch time. We were in the area. Yes I’ll be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Eduardo Dieppa

Take your pick between pulled pork burnt ends and bbq bacon burger, it's all very good

Steven Everitt

Always on point!! Delicious food,Excellent service! consistent Quality Being your friends they will be impressed. Great portions at a great value.. Daily lunch special is easy to

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Monroe's Smokehouse Bar-B-Q & Catering

4838 Hwy Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 389-5551