People's Bar-B-Que

305-373-8080

360 NW 8th St Miami, FL 33136

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In Short
The space is airy and simple, with high ceilings and metal tables and chairs. For barbecue try the ribs or the chicken, which come with a tangy, vinegary sauce. The barbecue is oak-smoked in an open pit and comes out smoky and juicy. Other options include oxtail, ham hocks, smothered or fried pork chops, fried conch and chitterlings. Side orders are worth special attention, especially the candied yams and the macaroni and cheese.

The Inside Scoop

  1. Know Before You Go - Founded almost 40 years ago, People's has thrived by never deviating from Overtown roots. Current owners Derek and Carl Lewis took over the restaurant from their parents and moved it to its present location in 1996.
  2. Where To Sit - You can get table service from wise and friendly waitresses or order at the take-out buffet. Neighborhood residents mix with school board and police workers from nearby downtown Miami buildings.

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Excellent quality and taste!

by Sylvia G.

Excellent food, each dish well prepared. From the juicy smoked bbq ribs, to the creamy mac and cheese, deliciously caramelized candied yams and toasty cornbread. Clean and simple place. Caring staff. Try the sweet Flip-Flop drink (iced tea/lemonade combo). Large portions! Two can share the lunch special.

Posted 09/10/09 | Report Abuse

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Mmmm...Tasty

by Dingbats

This is delicious. If I could steal their cook to be my personal chef, boy I would! The stunning flavor cooked into the meat is mouth watering. I still thank my friend every day for showing me this spot. What a delight!

Pros: Delicious

Cons: Wait can be a little long

Posted 10/15/09

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Food for the soul!!

by SylG

Excellent food, each dish well prepared. From the juicy smoked bbq ribs, to the creamy mac and cheese, deliciously caramelized candied yams and toasty cornbread. Clean and simple place. Caring staff. Try the sweet Flip-Flop drink (iced tea/lemonade combo). Large portions! Two can share the lunch special.

Pros: excellent homestyle cookin'

Cons: None

Posted 09/09/09

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awesome!!!!!!!!!!

by ChefRef

Ignore all the bad reviews,this place is unique and special why? Because there is no other place that can stay in operation for this long doing this kind of southern food in Miami.The food is always consistent always season and good the whole menu including the desserts. And i almost forgot try the flip flop for those who dont know what that is ice tea and lemonade

Pros: Smothered meats reminds you of Grandma

Cons: limited seating

Posted 04/22/09

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Horrible!

by CSMobileUser2

If you are looking for BBQ in miami do NOT go to people bbq. One of the worst experiences I've ever had. Extremely disorganized and dirty. No service to rate since it took us a half hour to even give our order

Posted 04/02/09

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Miami local secret

by meandrina

Amazing food- the sauce was out of this world. The warm corn bread was fantastic. The ribs, chicken and beef were all fantastic. The place is local, low key and the service is friendly. For the price you can not beat it.

Posted 04/09/08

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Southern Charm

by earnestjones

This old country favarite is a hidden secret among most. The sauce is an original with a 50 yr history. Must be had to appeciate!

Posted 04/17/06

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It's All Good

by theid

Just can't go wrong-the food here is exceptional-I want to eat here every day-bbq the way it should be-eat and be happy.

Pros: excellent BBQ, low prices, best food

Cons: decor

Posted 11/06/05

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Miami's Best Ribs

by jamara29

You can travel all over Miami and never find barbeque like this. Two thumbs up!!! The ribs, souse, sweet potato pie are better than grandma made (if she even made them!)
Anything you order is great, they simply don't know hoe to make bad food! You'll keep comin' back for more-guaranteed~

Pros: Best Barbeque, Great Selection, Clean,clean,clean

Posted 10/18/05

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If you like lemon/vingar sauce...

by spiceyd

I feel the ribs and sides here are great...Ive been a customers for years!
Word of advice: Don't let your ribs get cold. Eat it while it's hot and order a extra slice of sweet potato pie! The service is normally pretty fast providing you don't go there on the weekend! The line can get very long! But worth the wait! I prefer take out service since the location can swing undesirable at any time! Bon appetite!

Pros: Price, cleaniness, ALWAYS HOT

Cons: Crowded, friendliness

Posted 06/09/05

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Yummie-Yummie!!!!

by hari22

Can't say enough good things about People's. The food, service & attitude is A+. No matter what you order you can be guaranteed that it will be great! I've never been disappointed. from mouth watering ribs to home-made potato salad to sweet potato pie to souse. You name it, it's super yummie. Don't be shy. Get yourself over to People's and eat like you've never eaten before. You'll get the best food in Miami served by some of the best waitresses in town at the best prices. It even smells great. And they're open very late on the weekends. Come and eat some real food.

Pros: great food, excellent service, plenty of parking

Posted 04/20/05

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BAR-B-Q HEAVEN

by danafla

SIMPLY THE BEST BARBEQUE IN MIAMI...NOBODY DOES IT BETTER. EVERYTHING THAT COMES OUT OF THIS KITCHEN IS DE-LICIOUS. I ALWAYS LOVED THE OLD LOCATION (REAL HOMEY) BUT AFTER SEVERAL YEARS AT THIS LOCATION, I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS. THE MEAT FALLS OFF THE BONE! DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE POTATO SALAD OR THE SOUSE. YUM-YUM......THIS IS WHAT GOOD FOOD IS ALL ABOUT!

Pros: EXCELLENT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, LOTS OF VARIETY

Posted 07/24/04

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BEST BBQ this side of Memphis!

by kimmie_h

This was by far the best home-cooked meal that I have had at a restaurant. Everything on the menu was excellent!...(especially the best corn muffins and collard greens.) It was so good that we went back for dinner again the very next day. .....Plus it was dirt cheap!! Dinner for 5 for $45 bucks!!!...and it was less than a 10 minute drive from South Beach.

Posted 10/20/02

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