Big Boy BBQ was the pioneer of American style BBQ in Melbourne, opened the first BBQ restaurant in Melbourne in 2011.
In late 2019, we launched our new concept, Southern Grace Diner by Big Boy BBQ in our original store in Caulfield South.
Please check our social media for opening dates and the ever changing menu.
Our online store is the place to go for the original Big Boy BBQ sauces, products and merchandise.
We are also now offering catering, please see the menus below.
Lance was sponsored by Bushman Repellant and won the title of Grand Champion on Dippers Backyard BBQ Wars season 4, 2023. The recipes that he made during the show are available on the Temples of BBQ website.
We have a few new things coming up! If you would like to know more, email the Big Boy.
Southern Grace Diner, bringing a taste of the South to Melbourne Australia.
A new concept by Big Boy BBQ.
Your choice of one meat & three sides … $43
… $28
Rib of the day & your choice of three sides … $45
… $30
Sides of the day
$8
$15
$22
Of the day … $19
… $12
The humble barbie has never looked so good
American barbecue aficionado Lance Rosen slow-cooks meats in smokers on the premises, where burning hickory pellets create gentle heat and fragrant smoke. The low, indirect heat creates succulent, tender meat that would make any pit boss proud.
We recommend you bring your appetite!
Inspired by a barbecue-dominated road trip across the US, Rosen returned several times to New York and Kansas City to be trained by the best in the business.
The Innovators
Style: US barbecue
Favourite ingredient: Smoke
Most overused ingredient: Truffle oil
Chicken, smoke, spice, and sauce - doesn’t get much better!
You may read “BBQ”, but don’t be thinking burnt bangers on a sizzling hot grill. This is authentic US style barbecue - all low and slow. But I was most blown away by the chicken wings. They’re dry rubbed and smoked for two hours, then drizzled with a glaze before they’re served. Chicken, smoke, spice, and sauce - doesn’t get much better!
Barbecue, baby, barbecue.
As the Big Boy BBQ philosophy painted on the wall suggests, think of it as slow fast food: Rosen cooks his meats for up to 22 hours with hickory wood, imparting a subtle smoky backnote instead of dominating the palate. Kansas-style pork ribs rubbed with about 20 spices are the deserving house signature - sticky, chewy, charry and perfect with sliced white bread.
We’ll have what she’s having!
Big Boy BBQ’s “New Yorker” skates close to the US original in terms of sheer size and plating - 18 thin slices of pastrami wedged between the rye, served on a paper-covered plastic tray. Add a squeeze of the house vinegar barbecue sauce to add vital tang.
Melbourne's Top 10 Sandwiches 2015
It might look like a burger, but this sesame seed-sprinkled milk roll... is the only one that can handle the 18-hour, hickory-smoked beef brisket. The Zee Man – spelled out to stop Aussies ordering "the Zed Man" – is a homage to Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. You can hardly see the generous slices of meat for the buttermilk-battered onion strings (like rings but smaller, lighter and crunchier). There's also stringy smoked scamorza and Kansas-style house barbecue sauce.
Fridays from 11am until 2pm or sold out
Sundays from 12pm until 3pm or sold out
Please check our social media for weekly updates and changes
Recipe included on the back of the pouch. Brine, coat and fry or bake. Enough coating for 2 whole chickens, around 8 portions. Bird is the Word!
The Big Boy’s Signature BBQ Sauce.
In true Kansas City style, it’s thick, sweet, with a little heat. You’ll want to add this BBQ sauce to everything.
This savoury glaze is perfect for sticky ribs, tasty burgers and scrumptious steaks.
Use as a marinade, or finishing glaze for anything grilled or BBQ’d. Even veggies!
Keep this one away from the kids!
Add a touch of spice to your life.
The tastiest vinegar sauce this side of Durham, Carolina.
It’s perfect for those rich meats like lamb and pork. Don’t forget to pour some on your chips.
Our family secret vinaigrette recipe since the dinosaurs danced with the dodos. Every salad needs this dressing.
Shake well before placing in the fridge.
The Big Boy’s award winning pepper herb rub. Give your BBQ a Texas vibe with an Aussie twist. Also great on beef, ribs, steak, and even roast beef!
Burger magic, when you just want homemade burgers that have that classic Aussie fish and chip shop taste. A family favourite!
This is THE Big Boy BBQ chip seasoning. Our season-all for chips and much much more.
A quick cure for meat, poultry & fish giving your meat that characteristic smoke ring & flavour.
Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.
Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.
Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.
Spice up your life! Firebird rubs for every level of chilli freak from zero to hero! Firebird rubs are the perfect way to fire up your Love Me Tender Southern Fried Chicken or any other food or snack that needs some heat.
Temples of BBQ is the Big Boy’s guide to the Temples of BBQ across the USA. “Temples” won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award in 2016 for Best BBQ Cookbook in the World.
The Big Boy BBQ disposable competition boards are an Australian first. Designed to a food grade standard, they are Australian made from the highest quality laminated cardboard. Not only do they make cleaning up a breeze, they are perfect for preventing cross contamination and are light to carry for travel and for outdoor cookery.
The Big Boy BBQ home sized disposable chopping boards are an Australian first. Designed to a food grade standard, they are Australian made from the highest quality laminated cardboard. Not only do they make cleaning up a breeze, they are perfect for preventing cross contamination and are light to carry for travel, parties, BBQ’s and camping.
Boards are available in units of 10.
