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Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food

Bradenton Open 11 AM – 8 PM 4.4 (1,179) 5718 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209

About this place

Step into Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food off the streets of Bradenton and you get a cozy dining room without the showroom polish. rustic details does the quiet work of making strangers feel expected.

What lands on the table tends to be specific rather than generic: think brisket, bbq, and the kitchen's daily strengths prepared without theatrics.

If you are mapping a Bradenton evening, put Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food where you can stay for a second round instead of sprinting to the next pin. Weeknights usually run quieter than weekends. The listing address is 5718 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209.

If your notes for Bradenton need one reliable kitchen, start here. Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food earns the ink with brisket and a room that remembers hospitality.

Guests often mention the patio as part of why they linger. Double-check details before you go - kitchens change, and Platefolk prefers honest updates over frozen claims.

What we value here is consistency: a kitchen that repeats its strengths, a room that does not treat guests like tickets, and a Pigout BBQ & Southern Soul Food visit that still feels worth the trip across town. Bring curiosity, order something the staff recommends, and leave a short note afterward so the next diner arrives wiser.

Features & amenities

Dogs allowed outside Groups Tourists Free parking lot Free street parking Usually plenty of parking Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards Accepts reservations Bar onsite Restroom

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Ratings & Reviews

4.4

Based on 1,179 guest ratings.

Marcus Horton
Nov 20, 2025

I’m leaving this review before I’ve even left the restaurant. I ordered a burger with bacon and cheese, and it first came with no cheese so they brought me out a piece of cold American cheese that I had to put on myself. I also had to apply my own sauces to the bun. I finally got to start my burger that I practically made myself and the bottom bun was soggy. The bacon was also so crisped that it was shriveled, so I ended up just taking it off and eating it separate. And the burger which was supposed to be medium, was probably more of a medium rare.Overall not a super great experience, but the food was still good. Probably wouldn’t come back.

Dawn Martinez
Nov 20, 2025

Brisket was good, the au jus was really oily. Fresh cut fries were good. The sausage sandwich was average, the peppers to top it with were also super oily. Riblets were average. The price point was super good.

Dr. Carole Gadomski
Mar 20, 2026

This place is awesome! The smokers are right beside the outdoor dining and the smell is heavenly. They also have indoor dining but who can resist that smoker smell? The food is so good! Got the half rack of spare ribs and they melted right off the bone. The collard greens are the best I have ever had. The mashed sweet potatoes are great as well as the beans. You cannot go wrong with this place!!

Justin R
Mar 20, 2026

Pulled into the parking lot to see them roasting a pig over an open fire out front. Place smelled so good. Very down how feel. Staff was friendly and attentive. I so wanted the BBQ, but the wife was set on brisket. Which was good but not pink enough for me nor has a crust on it. Which most places do not, that is why I wanted the BBQ. But the brisket was good. The cheese grits were a hit for sure super yummy. Will be back for sure without the wife to try that BBQ.

Victoria Gonzalez
Jan 20, 2026

The food lacks flavor. We expected the place to smell like BBQ. There was no smell, that should have been an indication that the meat we were getting was yesterdays. It had that day old flavor. The baked beans were awful. The coleslaw is very heavy on the mayo and pineapple. Overall, it was overpriced and underflavored. It's a no for repeat business for us.

Trent
Nov 20, 2025

I have been all over the east coast from NY to FL and this has been the best BBQ I have had. Everything is home made and taste fantastic. Not to mention the staff is extremely friendly and the outdoor seating is dog friendly! And the prices are very reasonable

Matt Keltner
Jul 20, 2025

Let's start with the service. It was fantastic. We had an extremely nice waitress who was expedient with the service. The establishment was clean. There was not a

Kristopher Farmer
Jul 20, 2025

Great family vibe.Marley was our server & she was amazing.Service was great, food was great!Definitely going back.I had the Brisket sandwich.Only thing to consider ls less fat on the Brisket but I'm a meat snobb.

NeGoshen Family
Jan 20, 2026

Brisket and okra was very good but the spare ribs was the best.

tkdchamp021
Mar 20, 2026

This is not your run-of-the-mill mom and pop restaurant or hole in the wall restaurant. This place is a staple! If you are in Bradenton and you want real barbecue, you need to come here! The brisket was so tender it was insane!

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