Not bad for BBQ near a tourist area. The service was great with the cashier giving some great suggestions for me as a first time visitor. The restaurant also offers plenty of room to stay and enjoy your food both indoors and outdoors. It was way too hot so decided to get mine to go. The plate is massive! Lots for chopped brisket and fries. Toast was soggy due to the condensation from the meat so just ok for me. The beans were sweet and smokey, an unexpected treat. The mac & cheese was dry. Didn't care for it. The Brisket - very good. Fell apart. However, I would have preferred it not chopped but sliced instead but still very tasty. And get the sweet BBQ sauce. Adds some depth to the meat. Overall, not bad. Solid 7/10 for me. Give it a go if you're in the area and looking for some quick smoked goodness. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Texas Brisket Din - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The service was great and the prices were fair. Cute little space that was too crowded. However the food was okay at best. It definitely wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special either. The brisket wasn't as juicy as I would've liked. The fries were okay. Wish they were seasoned crinkle cut. The Mac and cheese was downright terrible. Like watered down velveeta. The barbecue sauce was so necessary because otherwise everything else tasted the same. Their sauces were good but again not anything unique. I probably wouldn't return unless I couldn't get bbq elsewhere. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Brisket sandwich Sliced Beef Bsk - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Our takeout food service was friendly and quick. The vibe is picnic benches, and the different BBQ sauces were clearly marked and were pretty good. The portions were plentiful, but tasted better the next day after our sandwiches had been infused with the BBQ sauce. This restaurant wouldn't be our first choice for BBQ, but the food was decent, nonetheless. read more

It smells amazing walking in from the rain. That's a must with a bbq spot! Even before seeing the plates of the people inside I could smell the goodness. I used the ride to look through their online menu so I knew exactly what I wanted and thankfully it was still available. Corn nuggets and turkey dinner. My indecisive company had many questions and was overloaded by so many options. While he found many behind desk to show lots of patience for his questions it was difficult to understand his speech. After awhile he just said yes to whatever the guy said first. That ends up being gator nuggets, Mac n cheese bites, 3 pig platter with potato salad, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, and thick bread. But I have a feeling that someone just messed up the order because the cost should have been much higher. Created a banquet in the room. Itis appeared 30 minutes later. He loved his food - I was throwed that my turkey dinner platter looked more like a turkey lunch setup. Thick cuts of sandwich style instead of a breast or wing. All still very well made. All the sides wonderfully made. Loved the bake beans the best. I'd definitely go back. read more

We stopped by Bubbalou's for my usual order of Brisket. My son decided to try the Fried Catfish Dinner. I had ordered ahead for pick up. Upon our arrival, we were greeted shortly after entering. The restaurant was a bit busy. We were asked if we were being helped. I informed the staff member we haven't yet and that I was there to pick up an online order. Once we verified the name on the order, she immediately returned with the order packaged and ready to go. We verified the contents and departed on our way home. I enjoyed the Brisket as usual. The flavors and juiciness of the Brisket is what keeps me going back for more. The Fried Catfish Dinner was good. The catfish was cooked well. Everything else was as you would expect. Overall: A Will of course return in the future for my usual. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Fried Catfish Dinner (not pictured - Coleslaw) - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A must try BBQ in the area. The pulled pork was so tender you did not need sauce. But their sweet bbq sauce goes great with it. The fries were good even for crinkle fries. The beans are an absolute must. I would've ordered two sides instead of their fries. The sweet tea has free refills so take advantage! We came for lunch and it was crowded but indoor seating was available. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Pulled Pork Sandwich with fries and beans - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The Baseline: For a sit down chain BBQ restaurant the bbq meats must be quality/tasty, the sides need to be a good accompaniment to the meats, the smoke flavor must be present, drinks should be stiff, service should be efficient, and the restaurant should have character Food: The meat is the star of the show at Bubbalou's. Beef, Chicken, and of course Pork are the stars of the show here. Way back in 1999 I first came to this spot and loved their pork shoulder which is my testing point of good BBQ, because a pork shoulder shredded is a hard thing to mess up. It was awesome then and it is awesome now. This visit I was able to try the pork shoulder,chicken, brisket, and pork ribs which had a great smoke (the smoke rings were really solid) and the flavor of the meats were just the right amount of smoke. The sides are also great with the baked beans mixed in with delicious shreds of smoked pork, the greens were salted and cooked down, and the Cole slaw helped cut the fat from the meats. There are five main table sauces (listed sweet to heat: Sweet, Mustard, Mild, Hot, and Killer) but you can ask for the true hot sauces that are kept behind the counter (Hank's and Psycho which will bring the heat to your meal). Service: I had great service at the restaurant. You order at the counter and they bring out your food for table service. Staff will come out and ask if you need anything else and are attentive. They help make a great experience. Ambiance: You walk in and smell the smoke. The decor is that of a southern BBQ place and it does it all justice. Tables are clean and well serviced. The bathrooms were clean and well serviced. Good amount of parking and they have great merchandise. You will enjoy eating here. read more

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I hadn't been to Bubbalou's in a few years. I ordered the Brunswick stew and was not impressed. I have been a customer going back to the original location on Lee Road. When I arrived I was greeted and they offered to take my order as soon as I stepped through the door. Overall the service was excellent. I ordered the Brunswick stew (8.99) that came with two corn muffins. The stew was more of a soup and the small bowl had a beef broth base with grease on the top. It had a few potato chunks, corn, Lima beans and small bits of tomato. The stew had no flavor. It was devoid of seasonings. In order to give it some flavor I squirted some sweet bbq sauce into the bowl. The corn muffins were hot and very tasty but served with a dime sized pad of butter. Definitely request extra butter. The service is quick serve so after placing your order you take a seat in the dining room and my food was delivered pretty quickly. The restaurant has comfortable tables and can accommodate a large table. I was drawn in to eat at Bubbalou's by the wonderful scent coming from their BBQ kitchen. I know that every place has their own recipe for Brunswick stew however this did not meet my expectations. read more

Not really impressed with this place. The pulled pork was quite bland and needed to be drenched in the sauce. The "garlic bread" was just bread, no garlic taste. The service was good, we were greeted and able to order promptly. The inside was clean and is a pretty big space. read more

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Coming back to give an update review. This is my favorite spot for bbq, and I'm glad they are still around. You're always going to get some good country music, delightful staff, and good food. It's also nice to see the same faces when I come in so they must be doing something right. Ribs are some of the best in the city. The smoke ring is always there! The rub is excellent. I definitely recommend this establishment. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Menu - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

When we arrived they gave us menus to review. we ordered a half pound of four meats, pulled pork, pulled chicken, sausage and beef brisket. Then we orders a selection of sides. We placed our order at the counter and we found a table outside. When our selection was ready, they brought it over to us. Every group receives a number we placed on the table so they could find us. Try the killer barbecue sauce. It has a kick to it. They have five different types of barbecue sauce to choose from.m but my favorite has to be the killer. We had plenty of meat to go round. My favorite was the pulled pork. Sharing we had the opportunity to try a selection of meats and sides Whenever I get the urge for barbecue, they are at the top of my list. read more

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Good hospitality and environment, even better food, will definitely be visiting again sometime

I really enjoyed the options here and feel like it's the best BBQ spot in the area . When we come to town it is a must stop for my group .

After all these years, Bubbalou's serves up excellent barbecue! Three of us split several things: pulled chicken sandwich, pulled pork basket with slaw and baked beans, and their fried okra. It's consistently good food and staff is efficient, eager to refill your cup. I have my favorites on the menu which include gator bites. The picnic tables are fun for sitting inside or outside. Go, take a load off! read more

I went with my friends on a Friday evening. It was not crowded at all when we arrived, and we ordered at the counter. I had the quarter chicken sandwich basket, which came with two sides and bread (about 13 dollars). After a couple minutes wait, our food was delivered to our table. The chicken was hot, tender, and juicy. The killer bbq sauce that I added gave the heat I needed. I had potato salad and coleslaw as my sides, and both were delicious. They cooled down the heat from the sauce, which made a perfect balance. The toasted bread was nice as well. I felt that the food was a small step above four rivers. The service was good, friendly, and helpful. While the ordering was counter service, the food was brought to you and they also offered to take it away when you were done. Drinks were brought to you as well. The atmosphere was very casual with only a few booths inside, and maybe some outside as well. I believe beer were the only alcoholic drinks offered. Country music was in the background, but I think they should have Ricky Ricardo singing their theme song! I did see a small elephant statue in the back, but it didn't look mountable. Parking was relatively easy in the complex, but it could be difficult to get out from the traffic light as it gets crowded often. Bubbalou makes a very good bbq. Sadly they lost some stores, but glad to see the Windermere branch is still there and offering great food. Since it's pretty close to my parents house, this would be my choice for great bbq in the Metrowest and Windermere area. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Quarter chicken basket with potato salad and coleslaw. 13 dollars - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

If you were looking for a sweet delicious southern barbecue in the Orlando area. This would be my number one recommendation. However, I do venture to say that the Conroy Kirkman location is by far the best one so if you're planning on having Bubbalous Bodacious Barbecue, I would head on down to this location! Their baby back ribs, corn on the cob, and all other fixins are delicious! read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Lunch ribs basket - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I haven't been to bubbalou's bbq in years and decided to try it for dinner the other night. The food is OK nothing to rave or write home about . I remembered now why I stopped going to this place. The food is kind of bland. The service is good. The cashier made some recommendations since I hadn't been there for a while and I was grateful for that. The ambience is nice. You were able to sit down and enjoy your food. read more

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I feel like once you find your favorite dishes, you'll love them. My go to location is the winter park one, everyone is friendly and looks very clean from the drive thru. read more

Great place for BBQ food, the person on the register, very nice and recommends good stuff. Not a place to come with not so much hunger, lol.... Great food! Nice ambience and good service, very clean place. read more

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It's a drive from the location we loved in Altamonte Springs, but it is worth it to get your BBQ fix with your favorite baskets. For an unexpected treat, try their cheeseburger....trust me. read more

Might've been the best barbecue I ever had. Brisket was moist and tender. Pulled pork and ribs were off the chain. All sides were great as well. Baked beans, grilled corn and coleslaw all spot on. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Pulled pork, pork, ribs, and brisket. Side of corn on the cob, coleslaw baked beans and garlic bread. - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I've been coming here for about 10 years now. It's always good! The sizes have gotten smaller but I think the food is always hot and exactly what you would want at a BBQ spot! Service is okay, ambiance is family friendly. Prices are decent. Lots of options! Love their sauces on the tables. High chairs available. Restrooms are a little sketch. Inside and outside seating available! read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Whelp... the hardest thing about having eaten award winning BBQ is, always comparing it to everything else you try. First off, this places gives a hole-in-the-wall smokehouse with the decor & picnic tables, with indoor & patio seating. They were relatively steady with dine-in & take out. I liked the vibe. Ribs! The ribs are where it's at and I'd come back for them. Probably just the rib sandwich is the ticket. The staff was courteous & efficient. And willing to correct what they could and the manager was friendly, with great conversation about products. I'll include a photo but, keep in mind, I started tearing into the ribs. Here's the downside.... everything else! You'll not in the photo, the pork & beef were sliced as thin as tissue paper. The mac n cheese gave no thrills, collards weren't screamin' southern or soulful. What I ordered was the Bubbalou's special: ribs, chicken, pork, beef & 4 sides. 3 of the sides were about a 3 oz ramekin, one side was maybe 5 or 6 oz. I opted for this because, I prefer to try a little of everything. This plate was $21.99 and really it makes sense after having it. At some of the award winning places, a similar offering would be about $36. Because most spots will likely read this, I'll include my recommendation: get rid of the sliced roast beef, it's a pointless waste of money; it's not even bbq. The pork needs some help: bbq shouldn't be served thinner than sliced cheese. The collards really need work with some soul. An ideal plate would be: ribs, chicken, brisket, pork with 2 reasonable size sides, a slice of bread. If the cuts & flavors were on point, I'd be willing to pay in the $30 range. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Bubbalou's Special - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The pig theme was pretty cool and the place smelled good. The people were very nice. But the food... I got catfish with cornbread and coleslaw. I am not kidding when I say that was the best catfish I ever had in my life. It was fresh, and juicy. The breading on it was perfect. I couldn't get enough of that catfish. It was so good, I went to the front counter and told the lady there to thank the cooks on my behalf. I NEVER do that. If you are in the area, go to Bubbalou's. You will not regret it. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Catfish Basket - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

An amazing hidden gem in Orlando, close to the Universal Studios area. Great food andatmosphere, read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

My Mom just picked up 2 sandwiches to go. The cashier thanked her loudly for not tipping as she walked out. I didn't order online due to the mandatory tip. Totally classless, tactless, and unprofessional. I am done as a customer over this after decades of patronage. read more

Bubbalou can be very hit or miss - unfortunately, my latest visit was a miss. On this visit, I found that the sides lacked flavor and had gotten significantly smaller - for the same price. Both the macaroni & cheese and the green beans tasted like something that had been pre-made, heated, then served. I was pretty disappointed compared to the great food that was there before. The pulled pork was good, but very salty, who knows if it was that batch, but luckily the sauce hid the salt, but it was still a lot. Since this was an odd visit, I'll probably give them one more time to see if things go back to normal. read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Pulled Pork Dinner - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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DELICIOUS place with amazing food and bbq! The price is a bit hefty for what it is to be honest- but besides that it's delicious, not worth THAT much though. The atmosphere is great and it remains clean so great on that. Service is good people come and check on you and it's a nice feel. read more

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With friendly service, and both inside and outside, temperature-controlled seating, and great food, this was where I did my BBQ. My mom even loved the T-Shirt I bought her from there. I always ordered the 4-meat platter because I have to share with my dog (he would call his lawyer if I didn't). Sadly, we went yesterday to find the platter was no longer offered. I can't understand that - I understand raising the price (it was ridiculously low for such a long time) but to remove it altogether makes no sense to me. So if the BBQ gods are reading this: PLEASE BRING BACK THE PLATTER! read more

First time here. Cashier and other employees were very friendly. The food was delicious. Will definitely come back again.

I came here on a Monday afternoon for some lunch and it did not disappoint! They have counter service and the people behind it were helpful and prompt! The BBQ had great flavor and the meat fell right off the bone for the ribs. There's a variety of sauces you can try. They all have great flavor, as a lover of spicy things-- the Killer was my favorite. Also a whole rib dinner with 4 sides for 19.99? That's an amazing deal, they have my continued business! read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Baby Back Ribs Dinner, with corn, garlic toast, baked beans and French Fries - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food is really good! The service was on point as well. Real pit bar b que! It's hard to find good barbque in central Florida. Look no further. read more

Such a good staple bbq in Orlando! Been around for years and I appreciate it every time! Got the pulled pork and brisket! read more

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Caterers Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I was hungry, so I was willing to eat anything. Wouldn't have been my first choice, but food selection is scarce around this Disney property in particular. So I guess I had the chance to try alligator again, and I still couldn't tell the difference. Had tasted more like a gizzard. I miss my potato salad that they use to serve at L2s Texas BBQ over in Las Vegas, there is nothing else that compares. The potato salad at this location wasn't bad nor great. It was a bit tart, so ultimately couldn't get past it. I don't think that there is any place that can serve me up some proper fried pickles. There is always something wrong with them. With these, they were so sour I barely could finish. Overall would not be returning to this location if ever finding myself back in Orlando. All stars deducted. read more

In the drive thru I ordered an any two meat combo (ribs and chicken) I confirmed the order was accurate. Even while being rushed waited for quite awhile, once I got home I realized the plates were not what I ordered and was charged the same price for less. read more

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It was a Scamdemic! The last words I heard were "PUT ON A MASK", in a very nasty tone so I left without my take out order and have never returned. I'm glad I left, I've heard the food sucks and is bland. I wear a mask for no one! read more

A wonderful barbeque restaurant just minutes from the Millenial Mall. Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ was founded in 1986 in Winter Park, Florida, by the Meiner family. It currently has 2 locations; Altamonte Springs and Orlando. My brother recommended trying the Orlando location recently. This restaurant is known for its authentic Southern BBQ and laid-back atmosphere. The seating is long wooden picnic tables inside, a few tables outside. As soon as you enter, you are greeted by the smoky aroma of barbecue, instantly whetting your appetite. The staff was friendly and quick to assist, making the ordering process smooth and efficient. You order at the counter where you pay and get your drinks. I opted for the pulled pork platter with french fries and cornbread as sides and a tea as the drink. The pork was tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. It was served on a soft toasted hoagie-roll type break. Sauces were on the table. The french fries and the iced tea were very good. There are free tea refills and one of the staff stopped by twice to ask if we needed them. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of food provided. The staff kept the tables bussed, the garbage emptied and the floor clean while I was there. My meal with sandwich, 2 sides and a drink was about $15. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience that I would recommend for people wanting good barbeque in a relaxed and friendly environment at a good price. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Best BBQ ribs in town! Super nice and friendly service! Highly recommend. Why do reviews need to be 85 characters?

First I want to say that some of the poor reviews you might read are NOT for this location, which sadly is the last remaining Bubbalou's in Orlando. This restaurant does not have drive-thru service. This restaurant is now owned by a gent who worked here and then purchased it from the previous owner. The changes have been remarkable. It is very clean, the service is very good, and it is very busy!!! My wife and I dined here again last night, and everything was perfect. We got there about 8:15--just 45 minutes prior to closing--and still everything was exceptional. As usual, she had the rib dinner, I had the brisket basket. Last night the brisket was the best I've ever eaten anyplace, anytime. It's usually good here, but on occasion the fat hasn't been trimmed well. Last night was incredible. We eat at a BBQ restaurant in Plant City, and it's pretty good. But not this good. If you like BBQ, you'll love Bubbalou's!!! BTW if you spend the time you'll find multiple reviews by me for this restaurant. Several years ago, under previous management, it was not good. I'm so glad this restaurant has this new owner!!! read more

Came here the other day for dinner with my in-laws for Father's Day. Father in law is a huge barbeque fan and he wanted to go somewhere that had good reviews so we ended up here. Upon walking in the front door, we walked up to the cashier who took our orders. Each of us ordered the rib dinner which came with a side of beans, coleslaw, fries and garlic bread. We also ordered corn nuggets and Mac and cheese bites as well for an appetizer. The cashier got our drink orders wrong. We asked for 1 sweet tea and 1 coke, but instead got unsweetened tea. When we told him this, he argued back and said" I heard 3 unsweetened tea" We looked at him confused because if we "ordered 3 unsweetened tea " then why we only got 2 drinks? If that was the case , we should have 3 beverages ... NOT 2. He just came across as argumentative. I didn't like that. Anyways, the rest of our orders came out and I was expecting more based on the 4 star rating of this BBQ joint. The corn nuggets were good.. texture was very cheesy...just the way I like it. Fries and garlic bread were just meh. Coleslaw was just okay. Ribs were huge but kind of dry but it did have a nice flavor. The beans were delicious however, which I thought was the best thing on the menu. The kitchen staff were very friendly. As they brought out food for the other diners, they made sure to check up on us to see if we needed any refills on our "sweet tea". The cashier made his way around as well.. but by this time, I was already over it. For me, the experience was just average and the food was okay. I've had better BBQ at other joints. I still haven't found the best BBQ yet in Orlando.I was hoping that Bubbalous would win me over but it didn't. I don't think I'd come back here and it's a shame because I really wanted to like this place. read more

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