Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q
Best Barbecue in Jacksonville · FL
Slow-smoked over oak since 1949.
Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q has smoked ribs and pork in Jacksonville since 1949, when Louis Bono opened a pit barbecue that became a First Coast institution. The original recipes — slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork and a tangy sauce — still define North Florida barbecue for generations of locals.
A Jacksonville barbecue landmark for over 75 years, Bono's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner.
What they're known for
- Slow-smoked ribs
- Pulled pork
- Tangy Florida-style sauce
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Each Centurion Award is its own dated annual record, and staying current means clearing the bar again each new year. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
2025 Centurion Award
Best Barbecue in Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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