# Big John's Alabama BBQ > Smokey aroma of oak wood fills a cozy space with rustic décor and local sports memorabilia. Friendly, family-like atmosphere with sounds of meat being chopped behind the counter. Focus on authentic southern BBQ with strong smoky flavors and excellent sauces. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Big-Johns-Alabama-BBQ - Address: 5707 N 40th St, Tampa, Florida, United States - Phone: +18136233600 - Website: http://www.bigjohnsalabamabbq.com/ ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - BBQ — 8.4/10 - Sausage — 8.4/10 - Barbecue — 8.3/10 - Pie — 8.3/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.3/10 - Tea — 8.1/10 - Sweet Potato Pie — 8/10 - Dinner Spots — 7.5/10 - Potato Salad — 7.3/10 - American Food — 7.3/10 - Mac And Cheese — 6.8/10 - Date Spots — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I considered this the best BBQ spot I've ever had." - "You have to try the tea punch; it's crazy good." - "I thought the sweet potato pie was everything I wanted." ## Good to know - Expect a 20-minute wait for chicken during peak hours. - Arrive early to avoid running out of high-demand items. - Parking is limited during lunch and dinner times. - There is no table service; order at the counter. - The menu can be confusing; ask staff for help if needed. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.