With a highly rated place in walking distance from my AirBnb, I decided to give this place a shot…read morefor dinner. The interior of the restaurant was definitely bigger than I thought it would be, with plenty of seating for you to enjoy your food in. The staff was friendly but not all too helpful with reccomendations on portion sizes. I ended up ordering 1/4 pound of brisket and a side of baked beans. It came 2 slices of texas toast. I did like the fact that you had a choice of how your food was prepared, be it sliced or chunks and fatty or lean. The brisket was cooked perfectly and the sauces definitely added to the overall flavor. I was definitely happy with the size of the baked beans side amd ended up finishing the leftover I had of this later that night! It was a nice place to eat at and quick ticket time is always appreciated!

The Smokin' Ox is a staple for local BBQ in Polk County. Clayton and his team are always offering…read morespecials like burnt ends and strawberry short cake. The dry rubbed ribs with their house seasoning pair well with all 3 sauces - sweet,spicy or mustard based sauce. Brisket can be ordered sliced or chopped & lean or fatty based on preference of wanting a cut from the flat or point end of the brisket. We enjoy the sliced, lean brisket but also really enjoy the chopped brisket paired on top of the fat fries w / ranch & jalapeños! The brisket is moist and fork tender, we always order a 1 lb. portion so we have extra for later. The sides are well seasoned & flavor packin', never lackin! From creamy 5 cheese mac to turnip greens & green beans...they don't disappoint! If you're in the area and looking for a local gem then look no further. Come in hungry and leave happy! Just tell Clayton and his family that Cam sent ya.

The food was OUTSTANDING! Had the bbq pork and it was incredible…read more Excellent service (even on a busy night) Highly recommend!

We finally made it down to Blackburn's. The food is good and the atmosphere is classy bbq joint…read moremeets mama's kitchen. The food came out fast and was delicious. The 3 meat sampler was enough for two of us and we still took some home. If you're in the area, I recommend it.

Mouth watering ribs and various sauces. The hushpuppies were very tasty and a big portion…read more Definitely stop here for great tasting BBQ and very nice staff!

Was in the area and saw so many cars outside it and figured it had to be good. Unbeknownst to us,…read moreit is mainly a take away place, they do offer some covered seating if you choose to stay. Easy to read menu with photos hang about boasting their lunch/dinner selections. We dined on ribs, chicken, Philly Cheesesteak, fries and Mac and cheese. Everything was outstanding, plentiful and delicious. The staff could not have been more accommodating, checking on is to make sure everything was right, they even offered an upgraded selection when they were out of onion rings. I so look forward to another visit soon. May try there other location up the street. Enjoy!

Jim's ribs and brisket are terrific. Very tender…read more Jim and the team were welcoming, friendly, and took great care of us (we had a very large group). The restaurant is simple cozy roadside bbq shack feel. Great visit! Definitely recommend.

Smokin Jim's used to be an amazing spot. The food has unfortunately went downhill over the years…read more Still a good spot though for take out or take home

Come give Magoo's a try if your looking for great bbq. Ribs are some of the best I've ever had.read more

The brewery has a glass wall behind the bar that lets visitors see directly into the brewing area…read morewhere the beer is made onsite. The beer was very good. My favorite was their Scottish Ale. I ordered a cider as well, which was actually a guest tap from Blake's, but I appreciated that they had a cider option available. My boyfriend enjoyed his flights and the staff was wonderful and personable. Hands down, I'd say it was worth the stop.

Great spot! We had to wait around till opening time at 4 but it was worth it. Great selection of…read morebrews. Lovely outside area to enjoy them and all the folks, servers, other patrons were so friendly and welcoming!

Quality of crab legs was good- but a bit pricey- service and company quality was A1... Child…read morefriendly easy parking and good food

Today I visited hungry crab, driving far from Bartow fl. after purchasing and picking up the order…read moreI drove back home only to discover when pouring the order of eggs into a plate that there was a eyelash extension underneath the eggs. I called the manager immediately and never tried to listen to the issue but once i mentioned eyelash I was told no women work in the kitchen. I asked who prepared the food or placed in to go dish and he treated me like a liar. I don't even wear extensions at all. I even had witnesses who tried speaking to him. I never asked for anything, only to report the issue and he was so unprofessional.

Great menu, cold beer, full bar, very friendly service! We had a smash burger and bourbon smash…read morechicken. Both were good. My sweet potato fries came with a fluffy dipping "sauce" which should be illegal! Next trip I'm getting the Nachos which comes with brisket, chicken or pork. Bonus- the bar stools are comfy!

We have had this place on our bucket list to try and decided to hit it up after leaving the…read moredisappointing Strawberry Festival, wanting to spend our monies locally. This restaurant is pretty cool and there were plenty of people already indulging, so our hopes were high. Three of us ordered the chopped brisket plate, with x2 sides. The menus listed the cost at $17.49 which seemed reasonable. We ordered a few appetizers, some drinks and a plate for the kids (who ate at the festival) to split. They were very short staffed with only two people working the floor, one of which was the overworked (as far as we were concerned) bartender who took our order at a table. The bartender did her bartending and the drinks were very good. However, whoever was working the kitchen did a subpar job; and the bill was fouled up. My brisket plate included sides of onion rings and fried okra, along with cornbread. I personally was not happy with my selections, taste-wise. The brisket was fairly flavorless and seemed "old" to me. The onion slices within the rings were watery, albeit the rings themselves were firm (not much flavor however). The okra, again, did not have much flavor to them and I failed to finish them. The cornbread was nothing special either. The others felt their food selections were "okay", but this is my review and I disagreed with them - it could've (should've) been better. Upon getting the bill we discovered that we were charged $20.49 for those advertised $17.49 plates. There also was an added 'Florida Tea' cocktail that was not only not delivered, but never ordered. I recommend you check your bills thoroughly before paying. This may have been an anomaly, but maybe not. As for me personally I won't choose to return here anytime soon, unless I am outvoted by the company I keep.