Tillman's Pit Bbq Togo - Fort Pierce

I heard about this place and it is apparently legendary in Ft. Pierce but before I talk about the food let me clear up any confusion because I was confused about the name and history. The name they 're known by is Tillman 's Famous Bar BBQ however it is actually Seaway Smokehouse. Apparently, Barrachel Tillman opened this joint over 30 years and has recently sold the place but is now owned and operated with Mr. Tillman 's pitmaster and apprentice Lee Mulderrig and Cliff Johnson are still there and responsible for all the meats and goodness that you 're served. My friend, who is a new snowbird in the area, had heard good things about this BBQ joint and while out taking a tour with him I first smelled, then saw the big smoker outside the place just blowing a very familiar smoke in the air. Well, that 's all I needed to know and I whipped into their parking lot to see what all the fuss was about : Once inside I spied the menu hanging from the ceiling that sported "St. Louis Style Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage, rib tips, smoked chicken, and Caribean J chicken as well. Well as I 've said before having grown up in NC, lived in Memphis for 20+ years, traveled across TX, visited Kansas City and St. Louis many times, and had BBQ all across the country. I 'm a bit fussy about my Que. That being said, I ordered up some brisket and pulled pork to give these Floriday folks a try. Okay the brisket was good, but don 't expect Texas brisket, it 's a well prepped and smoked brisket that is sliced just right but just a bit dry but not bad. the pulled pork was pretty good, not quite Memphis style, but was lean and I sure do love that smoke. BTW their meats are smoked fresh every day starting the night before, cooking all night long for that low and slow taste that only happens with BBQ TLC. I didn 't try the ribs or chickens but depending on whom you ask they 're not bad at all, maybe next time. (Whom? Do I sound like a BBQ snob? LOL As for the sides, the coleslaw is excellent and the mac n cheese is okay too. There 's a drive through and big covered picnic tables outside with a nice water view so a comfortable setting while smelling that smoker. They have a couple of choices for sauce, both of which are not bad at all, and their private label sauce is available in jars to bring home with you. Bottom line: Everyone behind the counters and the prep area were quite friendly, informative, attentive, and answered all my curious questions. The barbecue is good and if you 're not as fussy as I am then you might find it really good or just maybe great. Give these folks a try, they are doing BBQ justice. Recommended website: facebook:

We are visiting St Lucie County and found Tillman’s BBQ for lunch. Great food; we had the brisket pulled pork. Collards, potato salad Cole slaw also very good. But the best part was the excellent service.

Very expensive for what you get. The smoked BBQ was amazing But the Mac n cheese and baked beans were boxy boxy. $15 for a BBQ wrap and small bowl of Mac n cheese. Would not go back

Awesome ribs! And the big guy that usually works behind the counter Is always very friendly and attentive. Seems to take great care and pride in his job!

We were in town for a week and stopped to eat lunch, I had the ribs and my husband had the brisket and it was the best meal we had all week. I normally don't eat bbq sauce but it was excellent and even bought a bottle to take home. Great job!! Highly recommend!