With just 28% of the votes, Sonny's BBQ wins the 3rd Annual Game of Bones - South Florida's Best BBQ competition presented by Yuengling. Not far behind is Shiver's BBQ with 14% of the votes and coming in 3rd Place is Howie Kleinberg of Bulldog Barbecue!
 

VOTE NOW for Brother Jimmy's BBQ
900 S. Miami Avenue
Miami , FL
brotherjimmys.com
Brother Jimmy’s first opened in NYC in 1989 and has celebrated over 20 years of legendary North Carolina, slow-smokin’ barbeque. As suggested by the restaurant’s slogan – “Put Some South in Yo’ Mouth” - Brother Jimmy’s mission was, and still is, to bring “down-home” cooking, southern hospitality and merriment to the heart of the Northeast and most recently South Florida! Their first South Florida location opened in Mary Brickell Village in 2012 and just recently expanded to the Shops of Sunset Place and Dolphin Mall. Follow them on Twitter: @BroJimmysMIA, Facebook: Brother Jimmy’s BBQ Miami or Instagram: @BJBBQMIA. Cheers Y'all!
 

VOTE NOW for Bulldog Barbecue and Burger
15400 Biscayne Boulevard
North Miami, FL
bulldog-bbq.com
A lot of restaurants in South Florida do baby back ribs but Bulldog BBQ makes St. Louis style ribs, which is the favorite of barbecue aficionados. St. Louis style ribs are fattier, meatier and really hold the smoke well. Their process is also unique as they smoke over hardwood charcoal and this creates a competition style smoke-ring.
 

VOTE NOW for Georgia Pig
1285 S State Rd 7
Davie, Florida 33317
facebook.com
In operation since 1953, offers pit smoked barbecue beef and pork along with daily specials.

VOTE NOW for Hickory Sticks BBQ
8320 W. Sunrise Blvd.
Plantation FL
hickorysticksbbq.com
Founded 3 years ago by three BBQ-loving brothers, Nato, Andres & Roberto, dedication and passion goes into every offering at Hickory Sticks! Their meat is slow-smoked in house for 12 to 13 hours using only wood (no gas here!). After learning tricks of the BBQ trade in Texas, the brothers brought their love for BBQ to Florida in 2012, where they now serve up the popular Brisket & Space Ribs with Sweet Rasberry and Spicy Chipotle sauce.
 

VOTE NOW for McCray's II Backyard BBQ
1198 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
mccraysbbq.com
McCray's Backyard BBQ ribs are cooked the old fashioned way, over an open pit. McCray's Backyard BBQ only uses natural wood. The type of ribs cooked at McCray's Backyard BBQ is spare ribs. The special sauce is the "Twist Sauce" which is a combination of mild and sweet barbecue sauce 'twisted' together on top of the meat.
 

VOTE NOW for Porky’s Bayside BBQ
1410 Overseas Highway
Marathon, FL
porkysbaysidebbq.com
Known for good food and friendly island atmosphere, Porky’s unique location has hosted famous Keys visitors since the 1950s, including Ernest Hemingway and Elizabeth Taylor. They must have come for the in-house smoked menu items and the fresh local seafood! Offering nightly specials such as Beer Butt Chicken & All You Can Eat Pork Spare Ribs, Porky’s is the place to be when heading down to the Keys!
 

VOTE NOW for Pride and Joy
2800 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
prideandjoybbq.com
Chef/Partner Myron Mixon brings his three-time award winning barbecue to the heart of Wynwood. Known as a down-home laid back BBQ, Draft House and Honky Tonk joint. They use custom-made smokers and Mixon's own line of sauces and spices! 

 

VOTE NOW for Shorty's Bar-B-Q
9200 South Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33156
shortys.com
Although "Shorty" Allen passed away earlier this year at 104, Shorty's has been a local Miami landmark since 1951 satisfying appetites with their famous ribs, chicken, homemade sauce, creamy cole slaw, and of course our delicious corn on the cob.

 

VOTE NOW for Shiver's Bar-B-Q
28001 S Dixie Highway
Homestead, FL 33033
shiversbbq.com
A family-owned and operated restaurant in Homestead, Shiver's has been serving authentic hickory smoked barbecue for over 50 years! They specialize in slow-smoked meats such as baby back ribs, pork spare ribs, beef ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork, and more. Many items, such as the pulled pork, have been smoked for 12 hours or more!
 

VOTE NOW for Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
809 S. University Drive
Plantation, FL
smokeybones.com
With over 60 locations nationwide, Smokey Bones celebrates their 16th birthday this September. That’s 16 years of 11-hour hickory slow smoked ribs, brisket & delicious pulled pork that Smokey Bones has given us. The grillmasters at Smokey Bones respect the power of the open flame!
 

VOTE NOW for Sonny’s BBQ
33505 S Dixie HWY
Florida City, FL 33034
sonnysbbq.com
Sonny’s has been smokin’ up BBQ since 1968, so these guys know what they’re doing! Their amazing pulled pork & beef brisket are slow-smoked over oak for up to 12 hours, the signature Sonny’s way!
 

VOTE NOW for Sparky's Roadside Barbecue
204 NE 1st St
Miami, FL 33131
sparkysroadsidebarbecue.com
Established in 2010 Sparky's is a collaboration of two friends who loved barbecue. They don't claim any specific region of American Barbecue, but you'll love their version of all styles. They even have a Smoker on premises and everything is made from scratch except the ketchup and waffle fries.
 

VOTE NOW for Swine Southern Table & Bar
2415 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL
runpigrun.com
This house of worship to all that is pork serves up the most inventive takes on regional Southern fare. Their Low & Slow BBQ Pork Ribs with competition rub, cider vinegar mop and homemade pickles are cooked for 2-3 hours at 250 degrees. Diners continuously go crazy for their Carolina Style BBQ Sauce with mustard seeds and vinegar.
 

VOTE NOW for The Federal
5132 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL
thefederalmiami.com
Located in a dimly lit strip mall, The Federal serves up modern American BBQ in various forms. From their BBQ Pulled Pork Deviled Eggs with smoked pulled pork shoulder to the Smoked Pork Shank cooked low & slow, we can always expect something savory and delicious to come out of Chef Cesar’s double barrel charcoal smoker.

VOTE NOW for Uncle Tom's BBQ
3988 SW 8th Street
Coral Gables, FL 33134
utbbq.com
Uncle Tom’s made a comeback to Miami! A lot has changed since 1948, but their food remains pure BBQ greatness! This genuine pit-bbq offers hungry guests their special sauce along with their famous Brisket Baby Back combo served with fries & Texas Toast!
 

VOTE NOW for Woody's
16367 SW 88th Street
Miami, FL 33196
woodys.com
Woody’s BBQ has been a BBQ staple for over 30 years! Their recipes from scratch and authentic BBQ flavors keep customers coming back for more. Their signature bany back ribs, Texas beef brisket and Carolina pulled pork please guests every time!