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Low & Slow American BBQ

17 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

Recommended by 66 people

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Find Low & Slow American BBQ

17 Commercial Rd, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia

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+61 402 589 722
HoursMonday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Low & Slow American BBQ

Low & Slow delivers genuine pit-smoked American barbecue to Port Adelaide, trading pub counter lines for full table service. Smoked meats anchor the room—brisket carrying a heavy bark, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and house-made pulled pork paired with collard greens and four-cheese mac. Regulars know Thursday is the target for house-smoked brisket burnt ends. When ordering for the table, the Feed Me spread takes out the guesswork, delivering five meats and four scratch-made sides with sauce-pairing tips straight from the kitchen. Dinner wraps up over bourbon cocktails and slices of house peanut butter and jelly cheesecake.

  • Pit-Smoked Meats: Tender brisket with rich, smoky bark, pulled pork, and pork ribs smoked daily in authentic Southern style.
  • The 'Feed Me' Feast: communal tasting feast serving five distinct meat cuts alongside four house-made sides.
  • Thursday-Only Burnt Ends: House-smoked brisket burnt ends served exclusively as an off-menu Thursday night specialty.
  • Full Table Service & Sauce Pairings: Attentive sit-down table service with staff and chefs recommending custom sauce pairings for every cut.
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Why Dine at Low & Slow American BBQ

From wood-fired pit classics and Thursday cut specials to complete communal feasts with full table hospitality.

  • Authentic Pit-Smoked Meats

    Low & Slow smokes Texas-style brisket with deep mahogany bark, juicy texture, and ribs that pull cleanly away from the bone.

    properly smoked, has a nice bark, and juicy

    Nikki T. E. Hollow

  • Thursday-Only Burnt Ends Specialty

    Prepared exclusively on Thursday evenings, these slow-smoked brisket burnt ends deliver concentrated bark, intense smoke, and rich rendered fat.

    The highlight was certainly the “burnt ends” brisket special on Thursdays only, tasted phenomenal.

    phoebe lewney

  • The 'Feed Me' Multi-Meat Feast

    The communal 'Feed Me' tasting menu serves five pit-smoked meats alongside four signature sides, offering a complete barbecue spread with zero menu guesswork.

    The Feed Me option allows you to get a taste of their 5 meat selection and 4 sides.

    Nikki T. E. Hollow

  • Chef Cut Guidance & Sauce Pairings

    Chefs and waitstaff present dishes directly to your table, providing expert recommendations on how to pair house rubs with craft sauces.

    food was delivered by the chef explaining all the cuts and what sauces to use for each

    Adelaide Bloke

  • Attentive Full Table Service

    Full table service and dedicated floor staff keep drinks refreshed and orders running smoothly, eliminating the disruptions of pub counter queues.

    It was like back in the U.S where you could just talk and enjoy yourself without having to get up all the time to get new drinks and order items.

    Warren McEvoy

  • Relaxed Date Nights & Gatherings

    A lively, welcoming dining room paired with hearty communal platters and craft drinks creates a dependable backdrop for relaxed celebrations and date nights.

    Date night and we were in the mood for some old fashioned American BBQ, so we headed down to Port Adelaide to Low and Slow.. the service was great.. they made sure we were enjoying the night

    E Mason

House-smoked pit cuts and signature communal tasting feasts

  • Brisket

    The brisket had that proper smoky bark

    Scott

  • Pork Ribs

    the ribs fall off the bone

    Scott Trenaman

  • Burnt Ends

    The burnt ends were so good, we ordered extra to go.

    Possy Psoh

  • Feed Me Platter

    The Feed Me option allows you to get a taste of their 5 meat selection and 4 sides.

    Nikki T. E. Hollow

Other favorites

Authentic Southern sides and bar pairings to complete the barbecue experience

  • Mac and Cheese

    that mac and cheese truly heals me!

    Chloe Hatswell

  • Collard Greens

    They added pulled pork in the collard, which was a nice touch.

    Nikki T. E. Hollow

  • Corn on the Cob

    The corn was bloody unreal too.

    Scott

  • Whiskey Sour

    the whiskey sour was bright, citrussy, and beautifully balanced.

    Desi Lyn

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate authentic pit-smoked barbecue

  • Chef-Delivered Tableside Meat & Sauce Guidance

    Chefs personally deliver share platters directly to your table, talking you through each smoked cut and explaining which house sauces pair best with each meat.

  • Proactive Table Callbacks & Holds for Walk-Ins

    If arriving without a booking when fully booked, staff actively take your details, hold your table while you grab a drink nearby, and call you as soon as seating frees up.

  • Dedicated Dietary & Pregnancy Menu Navigation

    Staff provide tailored, expert menu walkthroughs to accommodate dietary restrictions and pregnancy requirements with thoughtful guidance.

  • Complimentary House Hot Sauce Bar at the Table

    Tables feature a complimentary variety of house hot sauces alongside classic Southern condiments to customize each bite.

Before you head over

Practical tips on reservations, timing, and ordering to make the most of your visit.

  • Book well in advance

    Tables fill rapidly even on weeknights. Reserve your table well in advance to avoid long waits or missing out entirely.

  • Visit on Thursday for burnt ends

    Low & Slow serves their signature smoked brisket burnt ends exclusively on Thursday nights, so schedule your visit then if this specialty cut is a priority.

  • Follow server sauce pairing advice

    Listen to your server and the chef when they bring the meat platter to learn which cuts pair best with each house sauce.

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