Jay’s Smokin BBQ

Low and slow, follow the smoke

What started as a food truck serving up the most delicious low and slow, real smoked BBQ to the Charlotte County area has grown into our new restaurant located at the old Muscle Car City Plaza. Whether you’re looking for a place to sit down and kick back with friends and family or find our truck out in the community, you know you’ll always be getting a piece of our heart on a plate.

Providing our community with the highest quality Texas-inspired BBQ around

Pull up a chair

and don’t forget your appetite

From the moment we started our food truck, our focus has always been serving up only the best quality Texas-inspired BBQ and sides to Charlotte County and the surrounding areas. We start with quality ingredients, we don’t cut corners, and we make everything from scratch. 

Our Mission

At Jay’s, we’re committed to providing our local community with the very best Texas-style BBQ, made with love and care using only the freshest ingredients. Our talented pit masters take great pride in crafting each dish, using traditional techniques and secret family recipes to create an unparalleled flavor experience. Whether you’re in the mood for tender brisket, juicy ribs, or savory sausage, we’ve got you covered. We’re proud to serve the Charlotte County area and beyond, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the Jay’s Smokin BBQ family.

Looking to pull your group together?

Let us cook and clean up the mess

Whether you need a place to host a birthday or anniversary party or just want to pull the gang together, we have ample space and a welcoming atmosphere. Or book us to cater your next party or event on-site. 

Have you heard?

We’re blessed to have such amazing customers

Here’s what our community has to say about our food and hospitality

Debra Fisher
Had Jay’s Smokin BBQ cater a private event for Vivante and they did an excellent job. The food was delicious. The communication and timing was perfect. Highly recommend them!
Shawna Michele
First time having Jay's Smokin BBQ- Flavorful and extremely tasty food and an overall great experience. Extremely friendly & neat packaging! We will definitely be back!! Thank you!!
Billie-Joanna Moretta
We ordered for the first time today and OMGosh it is absolutely delicious! We will be returning customers. We ordered the pulled pork and a sampler, everything is well seasoned & the meat is juicy & tender!
Chase Lancaster
By far the best barbecue around. 10/10 recommend. Only place I’ll go to for bbq that’s not made at home.
Cris Lake
Just tried your ribs for the first time. Best smoked ribs I've had in Florida!
Justin Boyle
Currently eating your ribs and sausages for the first time. 10/10. You make bbq the way it’s supposed to be made. Best bbq in the area hands down. 1000x better than Dubz! Thank you for loving the craft and I’m looking forward to trying your brisket next time!
Chantel Vargas
The food was delicious! The ribs have a nice smokey flavor and taste really good with the beans on the side! The Pulled Pork sandwich was perfect and had no fat or gristle! Don't get me started on the Mac and Cheese! Hot Tip: Try it with the corn bread, you won't regret it!
Eli Burress
Wow! Unbelievable BBQ and more! Folks, if you love smoked BBQ, you have got to find these people and give it a shot! Family owned, super nice people and an obvious passion for what they do! I look forward to many more visits, you guys ROCK!
Brandon Thomas
Jays bbq catered our son’s birthday party, the pulled pork was so good! & everyone at the party said the chicken leg quarters were the best they ever had! Also good pricing. Will be using again!!
Danii Burgess
The family. The food. The service. All FANTASTIC! We had our wedding yesterday, in the rain. Did that halt food service? No! Sarah & Jay were fantastic, and the food was even better. The brisket? Chefs kiss. The Mac n cheese? Chefs kiss. EVERYTHING was so so good! 100% would recommend to everyone for BBQ & service. Fantastic. Thank you so much for such a great food experience for my wedding!
Rachel McCardel
I wouldn’t be able to recommend them enough! They rolled with the punches during the chaos of rain in the middle of setting up, the food was phenomenal, and they made the whole experience amazing! I’m going to be thinking about the smoked Gouda Mac and cheese for weeks.
Melissa Walker
From start to finish, my experience with Sarah was top notch. Impecable customer service, amazing prices and their service is unmatched. Their food is some of the best I have ever tasted! I have heard nothing but amazing things about them and tonight they delivered an amazing experience. Thankyou Sarah and Jay (and girls) for catering my sisters wedding and for riding out the pouring rain with all of us! You guys were so amazing. We will be talking you guys up and spreading the word to everyone we know!!!

Our Location

Nestled in the heart of south Punta Gorda

As you pull in from the road and drive past Punta Gorda Mercantile you’ll get a glimpse of our enormous smoker and immediately know you’re in the right place.