Low & Slow, Backyard Style.
Family-owned Southern barbecue smoked low and slow over oak, finished with our award-winning Datil sauce. Three pit masters, one backyard, no shortcuts.
Real Wood. Real Time. Real Backyard.
Everything on the smoker is cooked the old way — no shortcuts, no gas-assist, just oak wood and patience.
Award-Winning Datil Sauce
Our house-made Datil pepper sauce is a St. Augustine original — sweet heat that goes on everything from brisket to baked beans.
Three Pit Masters, Daily
Turkey, pork, chicken, brisket, sausage, and ribs are smoked fresh every day the doors are open — we close when we run out.
Backyard Patio
Picnic tables, string lights, and a laid-back St. Johns County vibe. Dine outside or grab a seat inside — either way, come hungry.
Straight Off The Board
A taste of what's smoking — see the full menu for every plate, sandwich, and side.
Pecker Plate
Sandwiches
Sides & Sauces
A Backyard Joint That Grew Up — Without Losing The Backyard.
Woodpeckers Backyard BBQ started the way the best barbecue always does: low, slow, and local. Locally owned and operated by Lisa Marston, our smokehouse sits tucked off State Road 13 west of St. Augustine, where three pit masters work the oak-fed smokers every day we're open.
We're proud of the food, but we're just as proud of the porch — picnic tables, string lights, and neighbors who've been coming back for years. That's the whole idea behind "backyard" BBQ.
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Real feedback from folks who made the drive off the beaten path.
"New to the St. Augustine area and we think we found a new favorite — the brisket and Datil sauce combo is unbeatable."
"Great mac and cheese, generous portions, and the banana pudding is not to be missed — ask about desserts!"
"Fast, friendly service and a laid-back patio. Away from the touristy strip, but worth every minute of the drive."
Ready When You Are.
Call ahead, walk in, or reserve your food for pickup — we close when we run out, so getting here early always helps.