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98 BBQ (vs. Jambones)

Beach Comber
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In all my years of living here, I have not been to 98 Barbeque until yesterday. Since they won the recent gumbo contest, and I am a big fan of gumbo, I thought I would try it out. The pork and gumbo was fantastic. Even after splitting a plate, we had to take some home due to their being too much to eat! In addition, the service and attentiveness by everyone there was great. I will be back and tell all my friends! :D

I have enjoyed the flavor and quality of Jambones ever since they opened too, but many friends have complained about the lack of service and poor attitude of both the owner and staff :(. It is at the lower end of my scale of service expectations, but I have not had to deal with the some of the quoted comments many freinds have related. So they are on my list of where to go late at night

Jambones has great food, and is open late, but if you want both great food and service with a smile, I encourage you to try 98 BBQ if you have not been there recently!

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scooterbug44 avatar
SoWal Expert
#27
Remember also that some customers can never be pleased, especially when they are hungry and cranky. I'm glad I don't have to serve them. ;-)

I am constantly amazed at how rude some people can be to wait or barstaff - and that they think it won't somehow come back to bite them in the arse/pocketbook. :roll:

Most service personnel take too much pride in their work to sabotage your food, but that doesn't mean your rudeness won't someday catch up with you.

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6thGen avatar
Beach Fanatic
#28
Quick question, and given the sensitive nature of politics, religion and barbecue, I'll try to be delicate. Is the 98 Barbecue heat fueled by wood? Most of the stuff I've had at 98 barbecue tasted more like oven "barbecue" with Tony's seasoning. Still not bad, and I'd still eat there, but I prefer JamBone's, provided it's kosher to say that I prefer one over the other. Great service at both. Thanks and I'll hang up and listen.
Beach ComberAuthor
#29
I have taken the advise recommended and provided Scott with the specifics of the negatives I referred to in my original post, as I too don't believe that these details should to be aired on the board.

To reiterate the intent of the original message, I enjoy the quality of Jambones food, and plan to go back. I have taken multiple out of town guests to Jambones, and plan to continue in the future. The breadth of the menu and full bar is a critical element we need in Sowal especially after normal dining hours.

I will also continue to enjoy the old (and new to me) 98 BBQ, as it does offer a great alternative!
John R avatar
needs to get out more
#30
It's actually the new 98 BBQ.
sbartoldus avatar
Beach Fanatic
#31
It's actually the new 98 BBQ.

And while we're at it, the name of the other restaurant is JamBone. ;-)
Beach Comber
#32
BBQ and good times

scott--and all
we love jambones so much and got so fired up about this post we ate there today for lunch, and as usual, the staff was friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. for all those posters who love Jambones go support your local business, you'll get some great BBQ out of it! :lolabove:
Mark Partington avatar
Beach Lover
#33
I have to agree-(like anyone cares)- with 'hey jude?'...aka? You know;it's always been my opinion that these 'handles' are convenient cover to sit back & snipe on any site- it certainly devalues the credibility of your word if you wont put your signature over it.
Well......this has been ugly.

from:2L82BAQT
(headin out to Jambone)

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traderx avatar
Beach Fanatic
#34
I have eaten at neither JamBone nor 98 BBQ but look forward to the pleasure during my next trip.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#35
My complaint about JamBone is more a complaint about me -- feeling the need to clean my plate, which is a huge supply of food, more than I should ever eat at one sitting, but I never take home any leftovers.

Service? JamBone is for the most part, a counter service restaurant. You order at the counter, fill your own beverages, etc. That may be confusing to some people who expect it to be a full service restaurant.

When I've been at night, the cocktail servers are working their booties off, keeping the beverages well-supplied.

The BBQ at JamBone is some of the best I've ever eaten (and I've eaten BBQ all over the south east USA, including many championship BBQ festivals) and the slaw is awesome with the Jalape?os.
bluemtnrunner avatar
Beach Fanatic
#36
Scott was one of the first people I met in Sowal. Right there in the aisle at Publix he invited me to a full moon party at Grayton. When he opened Jambone I was happy to go and enjoyed the food, the service, and the fact that he came up and spent a few minutes talking to us before going on to talk to other customers. Heck I even watched him haul coolers full of DElicious BBQ down to the beach for a party he was catering. Now THAT is service.
Hang in there Scott. I think most of us know that you are a very dedicated businessman who is committed to the best quality food and service.
SandSquatter avatar
Beach Comber
#37
Jambone Jambone

Wow, I have to say that I am truly surprised to hear that Scott or his AWESOME employees could turned any kind of bad service. We have spent many many nights there, some at the bar, some at the tables and even a few in the parking lot and to tell you the truth they go out of their way to make it the best experience in South Walton. Scott even went back into the kitchen to make a BBQ Pizza after they closed the kitchen and even better, after they discontinued the pizza for the short amount of time.

Scott keep up the great work, I miss you guys and can't wait to come back. The thing I hate the most about moving from SoWal is my Jambone Jambone.

To everyone at Jambone, you freakin rock.

St. John

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