Excellent pulled pork and beef brisket. Huge amounts of food. Local, good. Definitely recommend…read morecoming here

While driving north, my wife and I were hungry and saw this BBQ place so we decided to stop. The…read morewoman at the counter was quite nice while she was taking our order. We decided to go with some ribs to share. Not sure if it was the batch we received, but the ribs were quite dry, Fortunately, there were several sauces to choose from to help add some flavor back to the meal. All the sides were quite good, we were just disappointed in the outcome of the ribs.

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!

The food here is SO good! You can tell it's hand-crafted, all the meat is pulled-to-order and it…read moredefinitely 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!

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!!

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.

Drove by and smelled the smoking so had to turn around and stop for lunch. Great brisket plate with…read moreMac and cheese and cheesy hash browns . Perfect smoke and favor. Plenty of it. Nice sitting area to enjoy. Don't drive by!!!!

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.

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!

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!

Very low key counter service but the food is outstanding! Styrofoam plates and packaging plastic…read morewater bottles. The food tastes very good with a nice smoke ring on the brisket!

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