Good pulled pork sandwich with good collards and great Mac and cheese. The banana nut bread was…read morehomemade and was very good, tasted like good family reunion food and the smoked oak flavor on the pork was perfect. Wouldn't give it anything less than 5 stars.

The food was great. The BBQ beans were amazing. The service was good. It has an old Florida…read moreambiance to it. Great place. We will be back.

This local BBQ spot did not disappoint. The BBQ pork was so good it did not need a BBQ sauce. All…read moreof their sides are homemade. You can't go wrong with any one of them. The coleslaw and BBQ beans were my favorite. The homemade potato salad was my wife's favorite. The service was super friendly and helpful. The redneck eggroll appetizer was awesome with the BBQ sweet chili sauce. The portions were outstanding for what you pay. I cannot wait to go back. This place is awesome.

Awesome food and awesome service! I never have any issues and I support this small local business…read morewho gives back to the community! I had most of the items on her menu and it's always hot and delicious!

Thanks to Yelp! I was able to find a restaurant to fulfill my craving for some delicious ribs in…read morethe area! I was about 25 minutes away, when I took my family here, and they were wondering where we were going, but let me tell you, they were not disappointed by the food, service and the surround area. When we arrived, it seemed like a downtown area that was kind of chill because it was a Tuesday early evening. Barely any traffic around and tons of open parking, especially right in front to the restaurant. From the front I noticed some funny signs, a patio that was wide open for seating, yard games and a nice cozy dive bar vibe. When we went inside, we were immediately greeted at the counter by our server. It was not busy, there was actually only one customer sitting at the bar. The bar has about 6 seats and has TVs to watch and the restaurant if filled with tons of cool Classic Rock pictures, memorabilia and quotes. It was just the vibe we needed to just hang as a family. The server allowed us to pick any table we wanted. We ordered margaritas. They were delicious. We also has the RIBS, okra, mac & cheese, potato salad, some greens, cornbread, brisket, grilled cheese sandwich and fries. EVERYTHING, including the SERVICE was on point; we left well fed, satisfied and happy we found this place to eat tonight. To walk off the food , there is a park right across the street. At the park you will find food trucks for dessert, like ice cream on a hot day. There's also a walking trail and a play ground for the kiddos. There was an area where people were fishing off the doc. I saw an area where people also get married and a facility for our veterans. I included some pictures of what I saw along my way after I left the restaurant for people looking for things to do in the area with a family and/or friends. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend you stop by this restaurant for some good eats, drinks and just a place to relax and have a good time. There's also service is great and the area is filled with things to do afterwards. Thank me later.

I seriously can't wait to be back at Big John's! Let me tell you 5 reasons why we WILL be back:…read more 1. Our waitress was absolutely the sweetest. Lindsay gets a special shout-out for being kind, caring, and attentive! What a ray of sunshine! She was so excited when she arrived with my dessert (she made a brownie sundae just for me). It was everything you would want in a sweet treat. A perfectly warm brownie and cold vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream just hits, and they do it right! 2. The. Meats. Were. GREAT. I got the sampler sliders and my boyfriend got the sampler platter. The slider buns were perfect and even toasted a bit which added major bonus points for me. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Brisket was peppery and perfect. Ribs were also veryyyy tenderrrrrr. You can tell the food is made with love. All I could do was smile as I ate my lunch, knowing I have an amazing bbq spot so close to me. 3. The corn nuggets were SO GOOD and SO comforting. Crispy, sweet, and perfect. I eyed the menu before going, and these caught my eye immediately. They did not disappoint. I can't wait to have them again! 4. The sauces were FIRE. The sweet and the crimson were perfect to us. 5. Who doesn't like 80s Rock and Roll?! Its one of those places that make you feel at home. The location is perfect, as well. Lakefront is a great place to dily dally while you digest the deliciousness. Rock on, Big John!!

Anything less than a 5 star review on this place is blasphemes!! Blackburns is a staple of Eagle…read moreLake, not only do they serve up GREAT food but they have a SUPER FRIENDLY staff and a HARD WORKING owner! From a food truck to bustling restaurant, Blackburns has been cooking up some amazing smoked meals and helping the local community. We have been coming here for the past 5 years and have never been let down by our meal or experience and love the every changing decor inside! We have been lucky enough to taste everything on the menu at least once and there is a not a single thing we wouldn't have again and again! Again, there should not be anything less than 5 stars for this business and I dont believe a single one that is less than 5 stars! Dine in or Take out they got you covered!

I'm sorry but we just dis not see what the hype was. Business seems like it could be managed better…read moreright from the start. I don't mind a 1/2 hour wait as long as it is worth it. This was not. The pulled pork had no flavor. The brisket sandwich was super fatty, not moist. Brisket bark had some good smoke. The sides were very disappointing. The fries were frozen french fries and they tasted that way. The baked beans had some flavor and not too bad. The potato salad was prepackaged and tasted that way. And then the cornbread had zero flavor at all. I hate being that guy but from all the raves, I thought we had a "smokin" bbq joint in our backyard. The folks here were super nice. On with our search for a good, consistent BBQ place in this area.

10/10 recommend! Don't let the photos fool ya, this place was absolutely wonderful! We were…read morevisiting from out of town and stumbled upon this gem! The moment you get out of the car, you can smell the Smokey goodness. When we walked in, we were greeted by the ever so kind, Kayla. She was extremely helpful with menu suggestions and patient with my undeceive self haha. We decided on the 1/2 rack of ribs and the brisket. Tender is an understatement. The meat just literally fell off the bone and dissolved in your mouth. The Mac n cheese, absolutely incredible! Creamy and smooth, it truly was a star of the sides. We also enjoyed baked beans, green beans and the garlic and cornbread. To top it off, like we needed it (but truly who could resist), we tried the banana puddin'. Just magical. If I could give this spot 10 stars I would! You have to come visit!

Trying other menu items...The Cheese and Chicken Quesadilla is a new favorite of mine!…read moreThis is NOT a wimpy quesadilla! If you tell the friendly staff Ron sent you, they'll probably laugh at you and say "Who's Ron?!"

Yesterday I called to place my order for a slab of ribs. She told me it would be ready at 2:30pm…read more Got there a little early so I ordered me a rib sandwich with sauce on it and it came with a drink the cost was $9.00. I set me in car and waited until 2:30 pm I paid for my Slab of ribs ($33.00) with sauce on the side and a large potatoe salad ($8.00). My husband also wanted a cup of peach cobbler which is so good. The ribs was so tender omg! I was so satisfied. The owner and his wife are so nice their customer service is amazing. We go there so much tell she remembers us. They are located next to a fruit stand and we always purchase items there. Not sure what the name of it. The location is easy to locate also across from racetrac gas station. They only take cash! I did not take a picture of the slab of ribs because my family tore it up. It is a must to pay them a visit.

Delicious rib sandwich but you better get there early!!!!! This is a food trailer on a heavily…read moretraveled road. We stopped for lunch around 2:00 on a Friday afternoon and they were out of pulled pork and bbq chicken. So I had to settle for the rib sandwich. Which was delicious by the way. The sides were Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans etc. I had the Mac and cheese and it was delicious! Cheesy creamy goodness and the pasta was not over cooked. The small size was a 12 ounce styrofoam cup so plenty for 2 people. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because they were out of 2 of their main meats. This is definitely tops for bbq.

We were here visiting from California and our Airbnb was right around the corner from big daddy's…read moreso we decided we would go in and give it a try and it was delicious. They had great customer service and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend giving them a try.

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!

Some of the best potato salad I've ever had. If you're looking for something generic that you can…read moreget at any grocery, this ain't it. But if you like flavors, it's for you.

This BBQ place is part of the vendor in the Joinery. Their BBQ is craft style. You will make the…read moreorder from the counter and provide them your cell number. They text you when your food is ready. Usually don't take much time of waiting. I got a slice of brisket and 5 pieces of smoke wings. The brisket has very good marinated spice. The peppery edge make this very nice. The smoke wings are very smoky and crispy. Overall is good food. Price is in the high side. It make people go for other choices in the Joinery.

- Steven B's BBQ Checklist - 1. Great Yelp reviews. Check!…read more2. Privately owned business. Check! 3. Smoker on site. Check! 4. Makes their own sauces. Check! It's been a couple of years since I last reviewed them. Let's see how they handled lunch today. Ratings- Almost 300 reviews from the two big review sites with an average of 4.6! That's damn fine! Arriving- Off the beaten track a couple of miles off US Route 27. Let your GPS do its thing. Limited parking but it works, Ambience- Teeny, tiny neat & clean place. A tiny patio. Three picnic tables near the front door. Seating inside for maybe 10 and a small patio. There is a counter for ordering and paying. The menu is on the wall, and I have posted a picture including prices. Customer Service- I've never had a problem on many visits. You order. You pay. You get a smile. Five minutes later it comes out, and you get another smile. Simple and painless. Food- For this meal I ordered a Brisket Platter. My doctor said my cholesterol was a little low, so my sides were fries and corn nuggets. The brisket is pictured before I added their homemade mustard sauce. It was a solid no frills lunch. Crispy sides and savory, lean meat. At 11:15 on a Wednesday there were a dozen folks ordering so they must be doing something right. Conclusion- If you are blowing through the middle of Highlands County and craving some Q for a quick lunch, this would satisfy!

Ordered pulled pork and chicken. Wasn't impressed one bit. The chicken was rubbery And the pork…read morewas dry. The baked beans were good. And the Mac-n-cheese wasn't anything to rave about. It's hard to find good bbq around here. The service was quick and efficient. Sadly the food was not worth the price paid. Lesson learned.

I love trying new places and open just a few weeks, these folks were next on my list. Although…read moretheir address is Frostproof, they are not in the town but actually on the Northbound side of Route 27. Let's get the end result out of the way first. These folks are a work-in-progress with some good points and some bad, but I do think they hold some promise! Atmosphere- Pure Florida kitsch! You've seen it all before. I was there for breakfast and the place was spotless! Customer Service- Five stars! My server and I recognized each other from another local restaurant that I patronize. She was awesome as usual. Efficient and a bright smile and a pleasant demeanor. Breakfast Menu- Standard American fare with the only small surprise is that the sausage had three choices. link, patties and smoked. Food- I went with a classic American breakfast of two scrambled, smoked sausage, hashbrowns and wheat toast. It was out in good time and piping hot. It cost me ten bucks. Now come the issues. As you can see from my pic there was plenty of food! The eggs were spot on and delicious. The toast was thick cut and very high quality. It was supposedly buttered but with very little, so it was dry. My bad for not ordering more butter. The smoked sausage was nice and Smokey which I loved. Problem #1 was it was soooo salty that I couldn't finish it. Problem #2 was one piece crossed the line from grilled to burnt. There was a massive amount of hash browns. There is no other way to say it; they were nicely browned on the outside but a weird mush on the inside and very greasy. I was not a fan. In my very experienced opinion, the cook(s) need to get their act together! When a business is new, I always try to be gentle. Soooo I'm going with a very generous three stars and the caveat that we need to give them some time to smooth out the rough spots. I'll be back to try them again in a few weeks.

We stopped in for early dinner party of 6. Greeted by friendly staff and server. Who work as a team…read moreand help each other out. We ordered fried squash and fried green tomatoes for appetizer both had a light crispy batter and not greasy. I had the fried pork chops, beans and fried okra that were excellent especially with the house made bbq sauces. My wife had the tuna sandwich plenty of tuna and nice taste. One of our party had the cheeseburger fresh ground beef with lots of flavor. Not a huge menu but good Southern Food we will be back. Bathrooms are located outside in a courtyard but very clean. Plenty of parking from cars to buses