Located on the famous Pinellas Trail, this is a pleasant place to have a great picnic lunch. Open only from 11:am to 6:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, a trip here is worth it. You can watch the meat smoking out back. Only a walk-up order window, and pick-up window, you may take out or dine in style on picnic tables under the Shady Oaks.

Hours

Friday 11 AM–6 PM

Saturday 11 AM–6 PM

Guest Reviews

Daisy Eady

5 months ago

That was some of the most delicious dark meat chicken I’ve had in a long time. Skin was well seasoned and crispy, and the meat so tender. I should have taken a photo but I devoured it too fast 😂 the homemade sauce is delicious too but it wasn’t a requirement to make this meal delicious. An update from recent reviews: they do accept card now, but with cash there’s a 4% discount. Also some updated menu options.

Anthony LoFrisco Jr

10 months ago

Super legit, family run BBQ joint just outside of town. Brisket and burnt ends were bursting with smoke flavor, if a touch on the dry side. Sides were all excellent, especially the honey baked beans. Reasonably prices. Pull up a picnic table and have a chat with some of the friendliest locals in Dunedin.

Kurt Schulte

7 months ago

Eli's is only open Friday and Saturday so you plan accordingly. Great staff, super friendly and the food is delicious. I had the brisket sandwich and my wife had the chicken sandwich. We shared the baked beans. This is a must lunch stop while in Dunedin!!!!

Colin Rawls

2 months ago

Amazing food! Truly some awesome family-owned, mom n' pop quality! Everyone was super friendly, and even though they were running low on bread for sandwiches, they were transparent about it beforehand, and the quality of the brisket made it unforgettable!

Michael Scribner

9 months ago

This is the "GoTo" place in Dunedin for BBQ and Smoked meats. This place has been here for a very long time. The locals know to get in line at 10:30 am to ensure you have the entire menu to choose from. They are only open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am. They sell until all the products are sold. They provide picnic tables on the property if you would like to it right way. The barbeque is really good! The sides are great and they have really good sauces to choose from for your meal. They even sell the burnt ends that everybody likes. You can buy dinners or by the pound. It is a real treat to have some of their BBQ. It is a one of a kind experience and well worth the wait. If you don't believe me go bye the place and check out the long lines every weekend. I have this as one of my favorite places. You will see Iwhy I wrote this review and hopefully, you will write a Google review also.

Accessible Features

  • Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
  • Wheelchair Accessible Parking