khristen mells
Ribs and fried chicken and shrimp were delicious. The baked beans were awesome. The juices were so good too. The red velvet cake wasn’t sweet and it was dry. The peach cobbler had too much dough, not enough peaches and wasn’t sweet enough. Overall I would definitely recommend this bbq spot
… moreJason Turner
5/5 — Absolutely Worth the Wait!
After three separate attempts to try J News BBQ, each time finding them closed because they were off spreading the BBQ gospel at various festivals, I finally got my chance today. And let me tell you, it was 1000% worth the wait.
From the first bite, you can taste the care, craft, and passion that goes into this food. The smoky flavor and fall-apart tenderness of both the brisket and pulled pork were truly next level. Every bite was perfectly balanced, rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. This isn’t just good BBQ. It’s exceptional!
Also, shoutout to Johnny. He’s a genuine, down-to-earth guy who clearly knows his craft. I can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu.
… moreTrish Boccuti
Wow. This food is amazing. The ribs are so tender and seasoned perfectly, and the BBQ sauce is delicious.
The portions are very generous and the price is very reasonable. The staff is very friendly, and the food is ready quickly.
I can’t wait to come back and try more!
… moreEaskty Dreamz
First time eating here & won’t be the last, I’ve been doing a-lot of local support lately & decided to support a relative. I had the Bbq Chicken, Greens, Mac & cheese & Banana Pudding. The only thing I “personally” didn’t like was the banana pudding isn’t the old fashioned kind with real bananas, but it was good nevertheless. If you’re looking for good soul food, this is somewhere you don’t wanna pass up on!!
… moreTy Rollins
One of my favorite places for BBQ and delicious soul food. This is the smothered pork over yellow rice, Mac n Cheese (Yum) , cabbage and corn bread. Colored greens are legit as well as they are seasoned to perfection IMO. Friendly staff.
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I work at a local nonprofit in South St. Pete, and we’ve had J News BBQ & Grille cater several of our events. The food is always delicious and a hit with our guests! Recently, they catered a large breakfast for 150 guests, and it was absolutely amazing. The portions were generous, the quality was top-notch, and everything was served fresh and flavorful. Their pricing is very reasonable for the quality you receive, and we love supporting a great local small business. Highly recommend J News BBQ & Grille for any event or gathering!
… moreDamar Seadrow
First time coming to this establishment and we got the Sunday rib dinner two sides (cabbage/baked beans)also ordered smothered fried chicken two sides (candied yams/ Mac and cheese) I also got the seafood salad, everything was seasoned perfectly. The seafood salad wow if I knew how good that was going to be I would have got more than one. I haven’t had good soul food like this in awhile ! Friendly employees great service highly recommend and will definitely be back!
… morePaxi Moore
Food so good makes you wanna order again and again!! I can tell when someone has a passion for preparing food! On point and delicious! Portion size is awesome!
… moreJames Tuten
Ordered 1/2 rack of ribs and a side for $15. Great deal! Ribs and Baked beans were amazing. Enough for 2. Also ordered the chopped Beef and sliced Brisket. Tender and juicy, full of flavor. Each is more than enough for 2 people. If you are looking for a no frills, walk up order to go, BBQ joint in south St Petersburg, J-News BBQ is a must!
… moreRegina Dudley
Always a 5 star experience! The menu is packed with tasty options that are both savory and sweet, but I recently enjoyed the chicken and shrimp bowls, and they’re fantastically filled with flavor! They come with broccoli and rice thats perfectly seasoned and reasonably priced. I will be back again!
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