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    Big John's Rockin BBQ

    4.4 (557 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    The amazing corn nuggets
    Jeff S.

    Fast and friendly service. Great music and ambience. Food is tasty and priced well for the quality

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    Lori Hope F.

    A friend picked Big John's Rockin BBQ for us to try before a shift at Give Kids the World Village. It was the first time for both of us, but I think we will be back. I got the pick two and she got the sampler. The brisket was fork,- tender, and the ribs were fall off the bone. The cornbread muffin was fairly dense but tasty. The restaurant theme was great and we had the choice of sitting inside or outside on the patio. We decided to sit inside. If you're looking for parking, there is a parking lot on Monument Avenue by the railroad track. There was other parking that was on the other side of the restaurant that was full. So drive around to find the parking lot.

    They gladly substituted the (1) rib for extra pulled chicken, which was for my pup! Food is 10/10!!!

    The food here is SO good! You can tell it's hand-crafted, all the meat is pulled-to-order and it definitely shows! Sides were so good, the collards were exceptional. The service here is top notch. Lindsay was my server and took extra good care of me, and my pup! Jordan and Bri are great as well, they really care about their guests. Having been in the food service industry, I can relate to the job and know what it takes. They all have IT, and Big John's is lucky to have them! The atmosphere was perfect. I prefer outdoor seating, and the outside patio area was as clean as the inside. Makes it really easy to stay a while! ;) Overall, this establishment exemplifies what dining SHOULD be. Keep up the great work guys and ladies, you have a new lifelong customer here, no doubt about it!

    Tacos, Fresh Cut Fries, Brisket, BBQ Sandwich
    Amara S.

    Had a really great experience at Big John's Rockin BBQ in downtown Kissimmee. I ordered the Buffalo chicken /three-meat taco with a side of fries, and the tacos were honestly the star of the night. The flavor had the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and every bite was packed with taste. The fries were fresh, crispy, and had the perfect crunch that made the meal even better.My other half ordered the pulled chicken with mac and cheese and baked beans. While the pulled chicken personally wasn't our favorite item, the sides were still solid and the overall meal was very enjoyable. The atmosphere, especially with the rock-and-roll vibe, made the experience feel unique and welcoming.Definitely wasn't expecting the food to hit the way it did, but the tacos completely won me over. Also appreciated that they were open later on a Sunday, which made it the perfect unexpected late-night food stop in Kissimmee.

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    Evan F.

    Came here with my Mom during a recent trip to central Florida. Had high hopes for the meal, but neither of us cared for our meal choices all that much, unfortunately. Server was attentive and very pleasant, ensuring our drinks were refilled and getting extra sauces, etc. I ordered a ribs and brisket platter along with mac-n-cheese and baked beans. The plate also came with a corn muffin. Neither of the meats on my plate had much of an actual smoke ring, and the thin fatty brisket got cold way too quickly. The corn muffin was tasty, but the other two sides lacked any "punch" in flavor. My mom could hardly eat her chopped BBQ chicken meal except for the corn nuggets. This was a one and done stop for us.

    Laura R.

    As a barbecue fan, I'm always looking to try new spots, and during a recent visit to Kissimmee, I decided to check out Big John's Rockin' Barbecue. When I walked in, no one greeted me right away, which made for an awkward start. I stood around for a bit before a waitress came over, apologized for the wait, and I asked to sit outside. I had noticed the patio when I walked up, and it looked like a nice spot--especially with the beautiful weather--so I was glad to sit out there. The vibe was casual and laid-back. It wasn't loud or busy, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. Once I got the menu and placed my order, service picked up. My waitress was friendly and helpful. When my food came out, I was happy with the way it looked--and even happier with the taste. It was good barbecue that matched the relaxed feel of the place. All in all, it was a good experience. The service could've been more prompt at the beginning, but the food and outdoor seating made up for that. I'd come back if I'm in the area again.

    Lindsay and Jordan were absolutely wonderful! Dog friendly patio and family oriented place. With a park across the street to walk off your meal! If someone were to ask me, I would suggest a small dog menu with protein and veggies for our fur babies. 100% recommend!

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    Martin K.

    We usually come here for breakfast and only once for lunch. Breakfast meals we had was good, except that the scrambled eggs was over cooked and dry. But over experience we will return again

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    Julia B.

    Went there on a Monday the 29th of Dec, late afternoon. Food was delicious. So good we went back a few days later at night, we ordered the same food and it tasted nothing like before. I guess different cook. Had that been our first experience we would not have gone back. Smash burger the first time was seasoned well, tasted so good I didn't bother with catsup or mustard. When we went back it had no flavor, was dry and the sweet potato fries were burn. Husband was not impressed the second round either, he had the pick 2 and the second time the he was served half as much brisket and it was full of fat. Ocra was good.

    Brisket Sandwich
    Shawnda L.

    We stopped in after going to auto auction. It was nice. Good was decent nothing really stood out. It wasn't crowded the service was fine. The food came out without bbq sauce, but the table had several options on it. The Chicken was a little dry on its own and didn't had any flavor. I wouldn't go back, we are big bbq fans and it wasn't for us. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it but I know people have different taste in bbq so give it a try for yourself.

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    DawnMarie R.

    Quick update- they now charge a 3% charge for using a credit card!!!! Food is good but bring cash!!!!

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    It was Very good. The Food was amazing. The service was great. I will be coming back here. My whole family was happy.

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    Lindsey was amazing, great customer service and great conversation !!!! When you visit ask for her.

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    Very sorry to say. But poor service. Poor atmosphere. Poor food quality. It's a complete stay-away.

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