Best Barbecue in Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL
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 2026 Centurion Award winner.
Each Centurion Award is a dated record tied to one year’s evaluation — earned annually, never carried over. Open a year for the full citation and verification details.
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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This page is the standing record for Bono's Pit Bar-B-Q (2026). It was not bought, voted on, or sponsored — only winners are published, and an award that stops holding up is revoked, not quietly removed. For hours, bookings, and live reviews, go straight to the business itself.
If you’ve put in the years, you may already clear the bar. Evaluation is free, private, and never for sale.