Making great BBQ is an art. At Charlie Mac’s, we combine years of culinary experience, our top-of-the-line hickory smoker, signature smokin’ sauces and a unique island twist to serve up the perfect BBQ for our guests. Read on to learn more about how our delicious BBQ is cooked and crafted to perfection.
Years of Experience
Charlie Mac’s Executive Chef Patrick Dunn is a 2003 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in New York. He learned how to sizzle and smoke barbeque from smokemaster Beau Hammond at Henry’s Smokehouse in South Carolina. Dunn’s years of experience combined with consultation from barbeque extraordinaire Hammond, who has racked up numerous awards for his legendary barbeque, create the best tasting smoke in the Southernmost City.
Massive Hickory Smoker
Our massive Ole Hickory smoker weighs almost 1 ton and is truly a sight to behold. It can hold more than 60 baby backs, 20 whole turkeys or 5 60-pound pigs at one time. Using hickory logs and innovative rotisserie technology, our meat is smoked and self-basted as it rotates. The smoker’s top-of-the-line convection system regulates the amount of smoke and heat for enhanced flavor. This “low and slow” cooking process creates Charlie Mac’s famous smoky and succulent BBQ.
Our Smokin’ Sauce
Want to give your BBQ a kick? Try one of our smokin’ sauces, developed by Executive Chef Patrick Dunn especially for Charlie Mac’s. Our mango jerk BBQ sauce is infused with tropical mango and jerk seasoning for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. If you prefer something a little spicier, enjoy our mustard-flavored South Carolina Yellow BBQ Sauce. Blending a hint of the simmering South Carolina barbeque pits and the island goodness of Key West, this sauce is guaranteed to please the adventurous side of your taste buds. Finally, don’t forget to sample Charlie Mac’s Sweet BBQ Sauce while you’re in town. With a unique combination of more than 30 different spices, this savory sauce adds a sweet edge to our smoked meats.
Unforgettable Key West Flavor
At Charlie Mac’s, you can enjoy our award-winning pork belly sliders, watch sports on big screen TVs and snap a picture for our infamous mug shot wall. Wash it all down with cold beer from our expansive bar, where you’ll find 24 refreshing craft beers on tap. It’s a one-of-a-kind Key West experience you can’t find anywhere else, just like our mouthwatering spin on traditional barbeque. You can even place an order online for free local delivery. Charlie Mac’s 404 is located at 404 Southard Street next door to the iconic Green Parrot Key West Bar.
