Sometimes all you need after a long week is to kick back and relax, cold beer in hand, the smell of smokey, sweet BBQ in the air, and some picture-perfect waterfront views. Sound like a bit of a fantasy? Well, the good news is that it’s not. Right along the coast—Palm Coast—you’ll find a one-of-a-kind BBQ joint with some truly epic waterfront views.

Some of the finest BBQ in Florida can be found in places that you least expect them—like a waterfront inlet along the coast!

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Captain’s BBQ in Palm Coast, Florida is the type of place where you can unwind after a long week, have a beer, and enjoy some true Southern barbecue.

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Using only the best quality meats and ingredients, it makes sense that TripAdvisor ranks Captain’s BBQ as the top 3 restaurants out of 100 in the area.

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The meats and sides at Captain’s BBQ are cooked low and slow in the special wood burning smoker on site.

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While it may take much longer to cook the meat at a low temperature, the results end up being entirely worth it.

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Picture moist, juicy, tender meat that is infused with that delicious smokey flavor.

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Did we mention the views from the restaurant were outstanding?!

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Just a few short blocks from the beach make this a BBQ beachfront paradise, but there are also the canal views that make this dining experience oh-so-special.

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Enjoy a bevy of menu items from the sensational smoked St. Louis Ribs to the sliced Pulled Pork Plate.

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If you’re looking for a waterfront restaurant with spectacular BBQ that’ll have you coming back for more, then this is the place for you.

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Where: 5862 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137

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Hours of Operation:

Winter: Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Summer: Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Breakfast: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

To learn more about Captain’s BBQ, visit the website or Facebook Page.

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