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Poppa's BBQ

12211 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762
727-954-8871
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Ranked #2 of 414 restaurants in Clearwater
Price range: RM12 - RM31
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Isabela, Puerto Rico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

On a buisness trip in Clearwater, wanted something local, mom and pops sort of thing and found this. Service is amazing: Walked in, treated me like a frequent customer and really fast. The pork, the ribs....oh god! that was delicious. Definitely, a place to go if your around the Pinellas county.

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Neenah, Wisconsin
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43 reviews 43 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

This place was good, but nowhere near the level of "the best" as noted in other reviews. "Best bar-b-que" should be reserved for use for places like Fiorella's in KC, Saz's in Milwaukee, Corky's or Interstate in Memphis or Bo Bo's Po Pig Bo-B-Q in South Carolina. With that being said, the meat was masterfully prepared. The pulled pork was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

Excellent pulled pork sandwich,the smoker is just outside,smells great as you pull up!! Needs a definite visit!!

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Pinellas Park, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

1st time tasting the best chicken breast I've ever had. The bbq pork sandwiches are the bomb best, and the ribs are to die for... juicy & fall off the bone type then melt in your mouth like krisy kreme donuts lol. & ditto with the chicken breast. They taste better than most dark meat chicken at any restaurant. From... More

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Whittier, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We just got back from our trip to WDW, and can not stop thinking about the amazing BBQ we had at Poppa's. So worth the drive to Clearwater, the ribs and pulled pork were the best we have ever eaten, and we know our BBQ. The ribs were so meaty, tender,and full of flavor. You have to go early, once... More

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California
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Two ribs, pork sandwich and a drink for about seven bucks. Very good quality bbq. The place is real clean with good service.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

just found this in the last days of our holiday. Can't wait to visit again next year ;] Great atmosphere, really friendly staff, we are from inverness scotland so we are BBQ virgins, this place was heaven on earth, i mean that seriously. We had a jumbo pulled pork combo, it was melt in the mouth meat, and potato salad... More

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Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

The only bad part about Poppa's BBQ was we didn't check the hours of operation before we went. Poppa is not open evening and weekends and that is the only negative I could find, Staff was friendly, food was awesome and cheap. We were there early for lunch and did a sampler of most of the menu and everything was... More

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St Pete FL
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80 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

What a gem i found!....Really good bbq all the way around. We ordered the chicken and pulled pork sandwiches to try different things. The dude let us try a rib while we sat inside. Fell off the bone and was perfectly seasoned by itself. Small menu, but thats OK...they do what they do best! Nice portions of meats on the... More

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florida
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The hubby and I went the other day and I had the chicken, he had the ribs & chicken. The chicken was deboned and soo tender and juicy. Hubby also loved the chicken and said it was one of the best ribs he'd ever had. He also asked for a spicy bbq sauce and they had something new for him... More

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