David’s Real Pit BBQ

Gainesville, United States

3.7

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 352-373-2002
Website:
www.davidsbbq.com
Address:
521 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32609
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.2 miMcDonald's
1.2 miGainesville High School
1.3 miPlaza Verde
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Caters
Yes

Today

Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Gainesville) 00:09 Monday, 26 May 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We specialize in serving quality BBQ at a quick, convenient pace. Come try our Working Person’s Special, it is our number one seller. For only $ 6.59 you get a regular sandwich, a regular side and a 16 oz. drink.

Or try our Scrambler for breakfast. Choose from bacon, sausage, or ham and start your day off right for only $ 5.29!

History

Established in 2012.

Established in 1988 Brian Hood purchased the business from the original David Reber in 1988 and has grown it into what it is today.

Meet the Business Owner

Brian H.

Business Owner

Working in the restaurant industry since the mid 1970’s, Brian has been managing David’s since 1988.

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20 reviews of David’s Real Pit BBQ

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Place rating: 5
Warren, MI
I’ve been eating at David’s my whole life. It is consistently wonderful quality food. You know what you’re getting here, it hasn’t changed! Very casual atmosphere and welcoming friendly staff! Not to mention the food is out of this world amazing! If you’ve got the BBQ bug and you’re in Gainesville, THIS is the place to go.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
This place is the real deal. Meats are cooked in their pit behind the restaurant (unlike once great «Sorry’s»). Portions are ample and prices are very reasonable. Staff is super friendly. My only complaint, common to many Gville establishments, is the use of styrofoam and plastic. Please help save our planet and switch to paper products. The goal should be 100% compostable garbage. Make a good advertisement in a town where most restaurants don’t seem to care.
Place rating: 5
Gainesville, FL
Got brisket, burnt tips, and chicken… amazingly delicious! Staff was perfect. Menu is written such that all the meats look the same, so customers always ask the money taker for a suggestion. The lady was happy to oblige and chose good meats for me. I enjoyed the cole slaw and collared greens. Bae didn’t like the potato salad. Pretty diverse crowd, young blue collar hillbillies, rich preppy soulless college kids, hispanic family, and us… I will return for more of David and his Real Pit B B Q!!!
Place rating: 4
Ocala, FL
No fancy pants are needed here. Just come as you are and bring an appetite!
This is pretty darn good Q for the amount and type of food get here. Factor in the price point and it’s a real winner. The Working Man’s Combo seems to be the best bang for your buck as it includes a sammie with or without slaw, a regular side and a small beverage for only $ 6.99. I enjoyed the chopped pork which was moist but only a small ring. I wasn’t real happy that they put a bit of sauce on it but I imagine you can ask that they hold it. The BBQ beans were killer. They were sweet and smoky with pork and onions in it. Best part is it was not watery but rather thick and plentiful. I had the sweet sauce on the side was incredible — -dark and thick and the molasses were discernible.
So happy I found a new Q joint in the area.
Place rating: 4
Gainesville, FL
While the ribs were just average, and the mild sauce, beef and pork were better, the beans were great and the Smoked, sliced Turkey was if not THE best, VERY close to it. Not too smoky and OH so tender and moist. Even after microwave reheating.
Place rating: 5
Maitland, FL
Love the sweet tea infused brisket, fries, and sweet tea is best in town. Also best value in town when it comes to bbq. Free slaw on the sandwich and great hot bbq sauce as well
Place rating: 2
Gainesville, FL
Not impressed at all. Came here for pulled pork sandwich week. Fries were great! Food was fast but sandwich was cold. Ribs had no seasoning. I could go on but frankly I would not recommend. Ended up taking my rib plate home and doctoring it up myself.
UPDATE!!!
First I would like to thank the management staff for actually caring about the reviews of their restaurant to reach out to me. I was encouraged to give the restaurant another go. I choose a different location, off of 39th. This experience was much better. I went during lunch time. My food was pipping hot, that already was a plus. My sandwich was tasty and the sides (onion rings) was pretty ok. I would recommend more seasoning on the pulled pork, I ordered mine with cole slaw, but it left my taste buds desiring more. Overall it was OK, but most likely will not return.
Place rating: 2
Gainesville, FL
The good :
The food is fast, fries were yummy.
The bad :
The garlic toast was almost soggy, like they toasted it 30 minutes ago and tried to keep it warm. The baked beans were too sweet. They run out of sweet tea fairly often.
The ugly :
The overall quality is average to below average. The pork BBQ was dry and chewy. Taste more like western BBQ that is cooked hot and fast. If you’re in a hurry it’s acceptable. I think Adams is better personally.
Place rating: 2
Newberry, FL
It is so hard to find good BBQ in Gainesville, and a stop here will convince you to keep looking. The brisket was drowning in sauce, probably because it was on the dry side. The chopped pork was just ok. The sides were a disappointment. You expect the collards and green beans at a Q joint to be seasoned well, but these were bland enough to have just been microwaved right out of a can.
Place rating: 5
Gainesville, FL
Ribs are good and meaty, l like them with no extra sauce. Portions are good sized and will leave you feeling full. I go there for lunch and they are always busy. Don’t know how it is around dinner time.
Place rating: 2
Gainesville, FL
Well… the staff is very friendly but the food has a long way to go. I got the chopped pork plate with beans and potato salad. Pork is very very dry and has hardly any smoke flavor. The sauce was good but that’s the only thing on this meat that was good. The potato salad is not from scratch it tastes like it came from Publix or a jar. The beans are decent but hardly any flavor besides what came out of the can. Had to add bbq sauce to eat them.
Price is good but not worth the quality of the food. I give the food a C– at best. They have 7 employees standing around in the back… think someone could come up with an idea to make the food taste better.
Place rating: 2
Newberry, FL
Nothing above average. Pork is generally dry. Sides are very bland and not always served hot. Have tried multiple times and always wonder why. Overpriced.
Place rating: 4
Riverview, FL
The place we were going to eat at next door only took ca$h, so we ended up here and were glad we did. Chopped pork plate with potato salad and collards hit the spot.
Place rating: 4
Newberry, FL
David’s does an amazing job on their BBQ. My favorites are the Sweet Tea Infused Brisket sandwish, the smoked Chicken and the pulled pork! I love that there are two locations now, one right up the road from my office (NE 23rd Ave) and one on the way home! (NW 39th Ave).
Their daily specials rock and I can’t wait to try all their upcoming new menu items!
Place rating: 5
Sunnyvale, CA
We used them for our son’s after rehearsal dinner, and WOW! The food was fantastic, but the catering staff and Chris Shindle were a JOY to work with. They make everything so easy! My phone calls and emails were returned immediately every time! They worked with me on detail to meet every need for food and decorations. Just top-​notch and professional, for THE most reasonable prices I’ve ever seen! Thank you, Chris and David’s!
Place rating: 1
Jupiter, FL
Do not go to this location. Go to the one off 39th. I got sick off the pork here. I will never come back here.
Place rating: 4
Newark, NJ
Had a great version of the Philly cheese steak it was really really good lots of flavor and moist I suggest you try it next time you go to Dave’s
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
David’s catered my family reunion last weekend and all of the food was just delicious! The price for feeding 30 people was a total bargain and they prepared the food right on site. Their employee, CJ, was very professional, hard working and considerate. If I didn’t live out of state, I would have David’s cater all of my parties! :) Yum Yum YUM!
Place rating: 4
Fort Lauderdale, FL
I’ve had David’s catering a couple times and been to the restaurant once. Pulled pork is ok. Ribs were smoky and meaty. Smoked chicken is pretty good. I enjoy their sauces as well. Baked beans are great. They are definitely some of the best I’ve had. The beans have huge pieces of pork — sweet and smoky.
Place rating: 4
Jacksonville, FL
REALLY good BBQ,…great staff,.multiple sauces in different styles. Get there early if you want a seat! Had pork, tried 3 sauces,…very balanced, very smoky, pretty dang yummy!