The Brisket Shoppe

THE BRISKET SHOPPE: A MEAT OASIS IN A WORLD OF CULINARY MEDIOCRITYI never truly lived until today, for on this day I have bathed eternal in the smoky, glistening tallow-rendered ambrosia of The Brisket Shoppe. I shall never be the same.This is no mere bbq joint. This is a church and shrine to the sacred essence of the cow. Where smoke and fire kiss the flesh with reverence. Where the pit-master Daniel wields the tongs as if a wizard conducts a spell of smoke, salt, and succulence.The brisket is Transcendent. A bite into the impossibly tender, bark-crusted masterpiece sends a man into a fugue state. I saw the veil. It opened . I was welcomed. Forever changed.Calling "The Sides" Sides feels like an insult. Like I spit on my mom. From the Tallow Fries, to the Power Slaw, to the Plantains and more, these are not "Sides", these are pieces of art that would make Van Gogh so jealous he'd cut off his other ear.The service? They are not staff, but old friends who welcome you to their home. Saints in every essence of the word, bestowing upon you the most divine gift.Final/Final: The Brisket Shoppe is not just a "good meal." It is a sovereign journey into another world.

Dare I say this is the best BBQ in Tampa? I do lol.While waiting in line they gave us free chicken wings and beer! Starting off this way really set the mood for the rest of the dining experience. The staff is super friendly and the place has a bunch of seating with indoor/ outdoor options.Onto the food... Everything I got here was amazing but the burnt ends were hands down the best item. It was only a special that Saturday but I would've come back again the next day if they had them. This is a must try in Tampa and I can see why they have such a large following. The hype is real!

Looking for a spot for lunch and found this one on Yelp. Decided to give it a try based on fellow Yelp Reviews. Boy, were we happy about this choice. LOVED IT!There is a parking lot to the left side that can fit about 30 cars. There are also parking stalls in the front and to the right side surrounding the restaurant itself and surrounding street parking available.There was a line of about 12 people under the tent in front of us. We waited for about 20 minutes before we got in which wasn't bad at all. During this time, they offer coolers of beer where you can have one while you wait or just look at the menu so you know what to order. An older gentleman came out to let us in when it was our turn to enter.When you walk in, you wait for just a little longer as there are 2 stations for ordering. It is pretty self explanatory and guides you. They also have instructions posted so that you know what to do. We were a little bummed that they didn't have any chicken as it was on the physical menu, but it was okay. We wanted to try the ribs and brisket. Once you pay at the station, they will text or email you your order number depending on how you prefer to be notified. When your food is ready, they call your number and you grab your trays and head to the left side and/or back of restaurant where they have ample seating inside or out. It is a seat yourself type of place and they also have a fire pit in one area where you can sit surrounding it.We ordered:A two meat and two side combo 2x (comes with a Brisket bon bon (yummy) and some pickled onions and pickles (yummy additionif you like pickled foods)1) Brisket and Ribs with Everything Baked Potato Salad & Baked Beans2) Brisket and Ribs with Lemon Cilatro Cole Slaw & Baked Beans3) Order of their ChiliOMG, EVERYTHING was sooooo delicious. The meats were so tender and juicy. The meat of the ribs fell right off the bone. All of the sides were tasty and just as described on the menu. The chili was also very good and came with some sour cream and frito chips on the side. We loved everything! The food was a lot and we probably could have shared a combo. We couldn't finish it and loved that they had take out containers and utensils on the side for us to bring the food home with us.When you are done, you leave your trays on your table and someone comes around to pick it up. The owner Danny was walking around checking on everyone. He was super cool and friendly and was very welcoming. We spoke to him for a bit and loved that the he came out to interact with his customers.They also have alcohol (beers and wine to have with your meal) and a wine room which is awesome!They have such great BBQ here and we were so glad that we chose them after finding them on Yelp. If you have never been, you really need to check them out. We will most definitely return when we are back in town and hope that many also try them out or return. They will not disappoint!

Ordered and picked up for Super Bowl party 2025, poor Chiefs. But we were happy with our brisket, sliced up- I was expecting more quantity- I thought it was 5-6 lb, not sure but it was delicious and the BBQ sauce was so good. Onions and pickles on the side. The pork was equally delicious My son did the pick up - he had to wait a bit for the food. So they threw in a tray of Mac n cheese - high reviews from everyone! Plus stuffed buns of some sort with sweet bread and a chunk for brisket in the center - yum. I reheated and BURNT them, what a failure. Plus beans! Jackpot. Honestly everyone was talking about how good the food was . Brisket Shoppe, u just gained a bunch of customers!!

This is probably the best place to eat in Tampa this yearWe had been dying to go after following them on instagram for years. Finally we were able to make it on a Saturday around 11:30. There was a line and parking was not fun. Luckily the owner came around with chicken wings for people to try (they were amazing fall off the bone good)We ordered the special, Steak Frites which came with beef tallow fries (to die for) and a 1/2lb fillet. We also ordered a rib plate with Mac n cheese and beans. Steak frites is a special to keep coming back for. Best fries and steak I've had in a while and probably the second best I've had in Tampa, behind Steelbach. It was doused in a garlic butter of sorts and served on beef tallow fries. The ribs had some good bites and a bit fatty of bites. They were filling and large though. The beans were too liquidy and spicy. The Mac n cheese was worth getting again. Ambience is of your neighbor who bout the property next door and started putting up a shack, a barndo, and a gift shop with a nice patio. It's weird but it's what makes it fun. You can order ahead or on the screen. We'd probably order ahead next time.

Oh my lanta! We have been searching for some true barbecue since moving here five years ago, and I think we've finally found it! For meats, we tried the brisket, hotlinks, and pork ribs. All tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked with a beautiful smoke ring. Our sides were Mac and cheese and loaded potato salad. To add, they treat you with some delicious pickles, pickled onions, and the best surprise roll I've ever had (did the heavens make that?!)Food aside, the venue was unique and adorable. They have little shops inside for buying grills, wine, etc. The staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and welcome and that was the cherry on top of a great experience. We will be back to try more very soon!

Serving up some top notch BBQ, The Brisket Shoppe is an amazing hole-in-the-wall find in Seminole Heights!! We tried their brisket (of course), as well as the Pitmaster's Empanada, many sides, and a banana pudding dessert. The empanada was a cheesy experience loaded with "smokehouse" pimento cheese and prime brisket. Stand out of the meal for me was the brisket bon bon... I was not expecting so much flavor and punch out of these little side rolls! Overall, an excellent and filling meal The Brisket Shoppe is only open Thurs-Sat til 4pm (or sell out). The lunch rush is real so make sure to get there before noon!

I made it my mission to get into The Brisket Shoppe after a Yelp event where I was able to sample some items. I'm so glad I did!!I met Danny, who took me on a tour of the facilities, restaurant, and retail with a true zeal for the unique offerings The Brisket Shoppe provides customers. Eat, shop, drink- they've got it all. During my tour, patrons were a plenty, dining, picking up food, choosing outdoor grilling supplies and fixtures, selecting wine. This is a true, old Tampa business that treats everyone like family. This establishment is top notch. The menu offers the best meats in town and sides to compliment and honestly, to die for. I went to the screens located just inside the main door & started tapping away. Directions are pretty clear & any special offerings are in the digital screens. I ordered chopped brisket,meatball sliders, greens, Mac and cheese, beans, banana pudding.Everything was SPECTACULAR. Flavorful, perfectly prepared. Recommend

The owner, Danny, greeted us as we were family and gave us an impromptu tour of The Brisket Shoppe. We didn't ask, he just saw us standing and walked up to us and started a conversation. Woe, a very impressive BBQ joint. We had a sample of allot of different meats and sides. The best in my opinion was his brisket ground burger. The best burger I've ever had! The Brisket, turkey breast, ribs, sausage, Mac n' cheese slaw, sweet rolls, fries and banana pudding was also to die for. The best BBQ I've ever tasted. Everything is home made. The fries are cooked in beef tallow and you can taste the difference! Definitely a highly recommended restaurant to go to while in and around Tampa!​

The best southern bbq I've ever had. Stopped in for lunch on a work trip from Daytona Beach and would happily drive 3 hours across the state just to get food from here again. Super friendly and kind staff from one end of the place to the other. If yelp let me give 10 stars I would.