The service was an +A !!! When we parked outside you can smell the BBQ and it felt like we were…read morewalking into a true Florida BBQ experience. As a native Florida boy this was truly appreciated :-) The brisket was def above average for FL BBQ. The ribs were good, the smoke wings were very good. The sides were enjoyable too. I wasn't crazy about the bread - it was my only real issue here - which was minor. Johnson's is easily on my top 10 favorite BBQ spots in Florida! We loved the chopped Brisket! We will def be back ! Cheers !

Popular BBQ restaurant in operations since 1954. This reminds me of a Sonny's decor and setup…read more Mostly tables but some booths. A few tables outside by the front entrance. Lively noise inside. BBQ: meat is really succulent. Tried both turkey and pulled pork on the Belly Buster sandwich. This comes with one side, sweet potato fries with cinnamon sugar for me! Bun was a little dry maybe because it was lightly toasted. Two sauces to choose from: original and sweet. Went with sweet which has a great taste but a tad runny. Fries were good and plentiful. Service is excellent. Employeee are friendly, this is Plant City of course. Drinks were readily filled. Food came out quick even with a packed restaurant. Original wait on a Friday around 6 was 25 minutes. Closed on Sunday for family time! Perfect spot to come if you're in town for the Strawberry Festival. Parking can be challenging and is a bit of a cluster. It is next to a commercial operation with employee parking, dumpsters and semi trucks everywhere. It also shares space with Fred's Market, another long-time southern all-u-can eat restaurant. If you can't find parking around the restaurant there is always diaganol parking along N. Alexander St.

Excellent eatery! Sim's has the best smoked mullet in the area. Great pulled pork, too. Other…read moreseafood is available. Stop in sometime if your in Seffner, FL.

Good food at a reasonable price. Neat setup in a fenced in area of the parking lot next to Subway…read more Seating is good. Parking is good. Food is good. Only reason for 4 stars is being out of the brisket, which is what I really wanted. Will 100% come back.

Brian Is the owner of Bethune's barbecue and you have to go online to find out where he will be…read moresetting up next! I had the pleasure of trying everything! And boy when I tell you this is some good dang barbecue! The brisket had some nice OAK smoke and tenderness, The pulled pork was also out of this world! I would have liked a little bit more vinegar and salt on my collard greens but they were great and Bethunes was protecting our blood pressure! LOL! The ribs were PHENOMENAL and the pull on the meat was just right and it melted in my mouth! It was obvious that the chicken was so good that they ran out of it before I got there but my friendsthat got there beforeme gave ittwo thumbs up! SMH! Their peach cobbler reminded me of my great aunts peach cobbler from South Carolina so it definitely won me over! I was able to wash everything down with Brian's special recipe of a Pineapple Tea that was SO FREAKIN GOOD That I had to buy another one to take home with me for my wife! Hands down some of the best barbecue that I've ever had in my life, AND I BARBECUE MYSELF! Also they have like 4 or 5 different bbq sauces and I grabbed the hot and spicey one to take home the flavor bomb for myself later! I highly recommend that you guys go online to try to figure out where Bethunes will be at next So that you can make your taste Buds Dance and be as happy as mine were! I promise you you won't forget or regret it! Thank you Brian and Amy for an AWESOME EXPERIENCE and I anxiously look forward to my next visit! YOU GUYS ROCK!

This would be my death row meal. And being a Texan, that's saying a lot! Best barbecue in Florida!!read more

Consistency is a key. I've been coming here for a few years now n it never ceases to amaze me the…read moreflavor of everything ordered. We had just eaten the other day n was driving by n she was sitting outside at a table. We turned around went back for sweet teas. Ended up getting the combo meal for our lunch the next day. Love this bbq n YES it's still the best in Florida!!!

Real southern barbeque, genuine barbeque, back home in Texas barbeque! I was headed to another stop…read moreup the road when I passed this food truck and got the urge to stop and try. I ordered a rib dinner with macaroni and cheese and collard greens as my sides. Every bite was so, so, so very great! The barbeque sauce is amazing in taste and texture, not watered down, too spicy or too sweet. Macaroni and cheese is perfect too, homemade baked like I make myself. The greens were delicious once I got home and mixed in some hot sauce. This is the kind of place I'd love to stop and eat at everyday. My meal also came with white bread and cornbread but I didn't have room in my belly to eat either. Down home cooking. Loved it! Can't say enough good things about the owners here, both extremely kind, sweet people.

This is my favorite BBQ spot in town! Amazing food. Service is friendly and attentive! The…read morecollection of NASCAR diecast cars was unique touch, as well. The family and I will be back!

We were looking for something local and we sure found it! This is great BBQ!…read more We ordered the brisket plate and the Grouper sandwich. The brisket was sooo tender and flavored perfectly. My blackened grouper sandwich was moist and seasoned! I loved it! The fries were crunchy and hot! Everything was delicious. The venue is easily reached off of I-4. Service was quick and efficient. And boy did it fill up quickly with locals for lunch. Highly recommended!

Great food! Lots of variety. The staff are always super attentive and friendly. Aly and Alexa were…read moresuper helpful.

Food was amazing! Aly is great! Will be back soon plus, very reasonably priced! The sandwich and…read moresides were seriously finger licking good!

Was in the area looking for a rib bbq fix. Got the sampler. Four meats and two side, here is the…read moreranking Meats - Best was brisket, (can eat as is) rib (tender but have to dip in sauce), sausages (ok, let it cook a bit longer), pulled pork (get in the seasoning cabinet) Sides - Best of show was bake beans (never had it with celery but was good, thicken this also), collards (good), worst of show, unfortunately mac and cheese. Overall nice peeps, I recommend atleast put one foldable table and chairs so everyone does not have to eat in car and yall forgot napkins and utensils.

Decided to try a new BBQ spot to near while I was in that part of town and will give it a thumbs…read moreup. I had the rib tips and fried catfish and while I wish the catfish came as two filets instead of just the one, it was ok ... just a bit more coating than I like but it was flavorful and fresh. The rib tips were very meaty and being a Chicagoan where tips are a thing and a must, it's nice to find them here because more BBQ spots don't have them. All in all, if you're in the area, give them a try.

I have always been a big fan of Fred's Market place. Food-…read moreBig buffet with a variety of southern food! Also includes soup, salad and dessert! I always stack my plate for what the plates are worth. It is a bit pricey but good food! Service- Last time I went, I did feel rushed. Me and my hubby were in and out but we wish we could've enjoyed our food more. But other times we were treated well! Ambiance- Nice Southern restaurant! Good music, cute booths and decor! Fits the theme of a southern buffet. As always, I'll be back :)

Stopped in after visiting the vintage market at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds for lunch with…read moremy family. The buffet was great. I really enjoyed the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and sweet rolls. I also grabbed dessert and went with the banana pudding, which I loved, though there were plenty of other options that all looked delicious. I was a bit disappointed with the cornbread. Service was great. Even though the restaurant was super busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table, and the parking lot was packed but still manageable. Overall, a great stop after a busy day out.

Finding the exact right food at the exact right time is so rare, right? When you randomly…read moreexperience a phenomenal meal right when your hanger is about to get the best of you...there's nothin' mo' betta. That was our first time at Wicked Oak. I've had their food at Lightning games & was very impressed. That was nothing compared to what we housed after a brutal few hours at Adventure Island (just 15 mins away FYI). Yard Bird was among the best I've had. Same for the collards & Mac & cheese. My boo had the superb cheese grits and 5-star cornbread casserole. Corn nuggets were a great appetizer. Service was excellent as well. Super friendly. This place belongs in the conversation for Tampa's best barbecue. Or, I could be a prisoner of the moment. You decide.

I'm honestly torn on the rating for this place. We ordered through Uber Eats and they forgot one of…read morethe more expensive items in our bag. We called and they had great customer service and offered to let us come pick it up and throw in a dessert. However, when you've already paid for delivery and a tip, it's just really annoying. We are glad we did pick it up because the dirty dog was our favorite menu item and that was what was missing. My husband said the deconstructed rib sandwich was "ok". The Tampa 2 had so much potential, but the bread was soggy and the Mac and cheese really didn't have much flavor. My son did love his pulled pork sandwich and banana pudding. We're glad we tried it but would try something else next time.

Really good food and solid service. Everything tasted great and its nice spot overall.read more

Texas style bbq in Tampa?!…read more They're definitely bringing the heat this was some phenomenal bbq, seasoned so well that you can literally see the specs of seasoning on the meat and the meat was falling off the bone! definitely recommend giving them a try