★★★★★
Best brisket I've had in Miami. Smoke ring is real, bark is perfect, and the burnt ends were unreal. Easily 5 stars.
BBQ · Coconut Grove · Miami
Drinking
Pig BBQ
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The place
Drinking Pig BBQ is a Texas-style barbecue restaurant in Coconut Grove, Miami, located at 3444 Main Hwy #16. The kitchen smokes brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and sausage low-and-slow over post oak wood. Signature plates include the brisket platter, burnt ends, and the loaded baked potato. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery through Uber Eats and DoorDash. Sides include mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans, and coleslaw. Drinking Pig BBQ holds a 4.8-star Google rating from roughly 297 reviews. It sits within CocoWalk in the heart of Coconut Grove, walkable from CocoWalk's shops and public parking garages. The restaurant is family-friendly and accommodates takeout orders by phone.
Drinking Pig BBQ brings Central Texas-style smoked meats to the heart of Coconut Grove, tucked inside the revitalized CocoWalk on Main Highway. The pitmasters smoke brisket, pork, and sausage over post oak, and the casual counter-service setup makes it an easy stop after a walk through the Grove or a visit to nearby Peacock Park. Locals consistently rank it among Miami's best barbecue, and it has earned a 4.8-star Google rating.
Order the brisket — sliced fatty if you want the full smoke-ring experience — and add burnt ends when they're available. The pulled pork sandwich, St. Louis ribs, and house-made jalapeño-cheddar sausage are also crowd favorites. Round out the plate with mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans, and a slice of pecan pie. Craft beer and cocktails are available to pair.
Walk-ins are welcome and seating is first-come, first-served, with both indoor and patio tables inside CocoWalk. Takeout is easy by phone or via Uber Eats and DoorDash, and the CocoWalk garage on Virginia Street offers the closest paid parking. The space is family-friendly, and well-behaved leashed dogs are typically welcomed on the open-air patio areas of CocoWalk.
Texas-style post-oak smoked BBQ
House-smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage
Located inside CocoWalk in Coconut Grove
Takeout available
What to expect
Counter-order Texas-style BBQ inside CocoWalk: post-oak smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork served on butcher paper with classic sides. Expect a casual, fast-moving line at lunch and dinner, with both indoor seating and open-air patio space in the CocoWalk plaza.
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What people are saying
★★★★★
Tucked inside CocoWalk and totally worth seeking out. Ribs fell off the bone and the mac and cheese is criminally good.
★★★★★
Real-deal Texas BBQ in Coconut Grove. Friendly counter staff, generous portions, and the jalapeño sausage is a must-order.
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Frequently asked
Does Drinking Pig BBQ take reservations?
No — Drinking Pig BBQ is a counter-service barbecue spot with first-come, first-served seating. Walk-ins are welcome and large groups can call ahead for takeout.
Is Drinking Pig BBQ dog friendly?
Well-behaved leashed dogs are generally welcome at the open-air patio tables in the CocoWalk plaza. Indoor seating is not pet-friendly.
Where do I park near Drinking Pig BBQ?
The CocoWalk parking garage on Virginia Street is the closest paid option. Street parking is available along Main Highway and Grand Avenue, with additional public garages nearby in Coconut Grove.
What are the most popular dishes at Drinking Pig BBQ?
The brisket plate, burnt ends, St. Louis ribs, pulled pork sandwich, jalapeño-cheddar sausage, and mac and cheese are the most frequently praised items in Google reviews.
What are Drinking Pig BBQ's hours?
Drinking Pig BBQ is open Wednesday through Friday 5 PM–10 PM and Saturday–Sunday 12 PM–8 PM. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Hours may vary on holidays — call (786) 534-4244 to confirm.
Does Drinking Pig BBQ offer takeout or delivery?
Yes — takeout is available by phone at (786) 534-4244, and delivery is offered through Uber Eats and DoorDash.
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