Good barbecue meats, the sides however were not good. the cold slaw was not edible, maybe a…read moremustard dressing? and the baked beans were not good either. they were red beans out of a can with some thin, watery sauce. not even baked really. I mean really? the two basic bbq sides were terrible. the Mac and cheese too. the man across from us took one bite, put his fork down. as we left I noticed everyone had left their side dishes uneaten. we won't be back.

If you want delicious BBQ, this is the place to go in Ormond Beach! First timers here and…read moredefinitely a memorable interaction. ALL the staff were welcoming & friendly when we came through the doors. Decided to sit at the bar. Our server was Carley and she was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Super engaging, friendly and accommodating. Alcohol-wine & beer only. There are 24 beers on tap. Constantly rotating their selections. My husband had their top selling sour & sampled their watermelon Kölsch. Both were very good. We started with their bbq egg rolls which was the draw to get us here. They didn't disappoint!! There was a special on their wings, which was $1.25 a wing no matter the count! We added those and got 6 to split. They were a little too over done, crispy & dry, they were just ok. Main meal; we decided to split the Triple B which came with two sides. We chose the deviled egg salad, baked beans & got some green beans too! Green beans were the best of the three. That burger was absolutely delicious. Juicy, cooked to perfection and on point with ALL the flavors. Sampled the fried ribs. Never experienced them this way and highly recommend! Good BBQ exceptional customer service..Highly recommend trying this place - do it once and you'll come back again especially if you're a local! We aren't, but happy we got to experience this place!

Cool Beans graced us with their mobile BBQ factory at my work (Gioia Sails) yesterday. As a…read morelifelong BBQ enthusiast, I was literally blown away by their succulent Beef Brisket sandwich. The beef melts in your mouth like candy. I've never tasted its equal! Will be hunting this biz down when I next need a fix, Its now Saturday morning and Im still full from that meal, and the feeling was mutual amongst dozens of my coworkers, I was literally in a meat coma yesterday. Top Notch, 5 stars, 6 even.

I've been eating BBQ for over half a century and this is some of thee BEST BBQ I have ever had…read more They catered a Festival of Life event, for my best friend Tim, which happened to be on St. Patricks Day 2023 and I was priviledged to be there. I got a chance to meet Keith and Tanya before the event. They have a real nice set-up and keep it very clean. I could tell, that Keith was very passionate, about smoking meats. He told me, that he personally, hand selects, all their meats and that the wood, he uses, comes from Texas. He explained, about how he uses specific types and certain amounts of wood varities, for each and every meat, to bring out their full potential. As we were talking, the smell of that smoke was making my mouth water, I couldn't wait for the event to begin. I started out with the brisket sandwich, beans and slaw. The brisket was so tender and juicy, that I wanted to try it, without any sauce. All I can say, is that I am glad I didn't put sauce on it. It would've been a sin, to cover up all that great flavor. The beans! Let's not forget the cool beans. They were some of the best baked beans. I have ever had. You could tell, they combine loads of bacon, several types of beans and were made with love. The slaw has just the right amount of tang and sweetness. The mac and cheese was creamy and full of cheesey goodness. The rice, was cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of seasonings. I hate to say, that I took advantage of a good thing, but I did. I went back for 2nd's, then 3rd's, then 4th's and finally 5th's. I had a total of 2 brisket sandwiches, 2 pulled pork sandwiches and one chicken sandwich (all with sides, of course). If he's reading this review, then he'll know who I am, because all night long, everytime I started eating the sandwiches, I kept saying out loud "NO SAUCE!". It truely was, some of the BEST smoked meats, I have ever had and the only time, I have eaten that much meat. without any sauce. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting up with these good people, be sure to give them a try. Like me, you'll be hooked for life. I promise.

Great atmosphere! Not a bad seat either inside or outside. Service is wonderful. Food is great.read more

A new name for an old favorite…read more We stopped for lunch on a beautiful weekday. Parking lot was surprisingly empty even though Bike Week was going on over on the coast. A nicely prepared hamburger and a delightful bacon-stuffed BLT both hit the spot. We didn't get our requested medium rare, but it was tasty nonetheless. The BLT was served on toasted and buttered bread. Don't see butter much - seems to always be mayo. It was great. Having an abundance of bacon certainty sealed the deal. The cole slaw was creamy and looked and tasted freshly-made. The black beans and rice side was a pleasant surprise and delicious. Our service was prompt and efficient. This place can succeed if it keeps serving good food like we had.

I cannot say enough good things about Sparky's. It's a fantastic local restaurant with service…read morethat is just friendly and welcoming. I had the half order antipasto salad with raspberry vinaigrette. Delicious!! My mom had the Wednesday special: all you can eat fried fish with coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. The fries are homemade!! Hot and fresh!! The restaurant has a local flare and is clean!!

We had breakfast at Sparky's restaurant is Astor Park on the way to Daytona early Friday morning. I…read morehad the western omelette with hash browns, while my friend had the traditional 3 egg breakfast, with bacon and biscuits. Everything came out cooked well, and seasoned just enough! The waitress was nice and attentive to our needs. The overall atmosphere is homey with that country, local flare. I've eaten here in the past, and the prices are okay too!

10/10! The food is so delicious and fresh here! Best barbecue I've had in a while! The side dishes…read morewere a hit for me from the baked beans, corn nuggets, collard greens and Mac and cheese! Whoever is in the kitchen knows what they're doing and should never stop, lol! You can tell evening is made with love. There are a variety of different barbecue sauces on each table, the customer service was great and the vibes are very chill! This is a must try bbq spot for all my bbq lovers, you won't regret it!

We were looking to try a different bbq restaurant while in Ocala. After reading the reviews we…read moredecided to give them a try. We weren't disappointed. The restaurant looked rustic. We were greeted upon walking in by Jessica who was very polite and friendly! She asked us where we would like to sit. We decided to eat on their outdoor patio. Their beer selection was decent. Our food came out in a timely manner and was pretty good bbq. Only drawback was that the patio tables weren't very clean. A little wipe down of the tables would go far. Definitely worth a try!

East and West Seeks BBQ Best on a road trip. Driving south in central Florida on a beautiful…read moreSunday (March 15) and hunger hits. Search Yelp and find Berndt Ends BBQ in nearby Palatka. Perfect. Good rating, reviews look great, timing perfect. My mouth began watering in anticipation. We drive through Palatka and find Berndt Ends....CLOSED. We found someone out back and were told that they had a catering so they closed. No sign, no notice on the door or on the web, just disappointment that we couldn't try them out. Loved the looks of the joint. Loved the name (the owner/pitmaster). Loved the reviews. Just didn't get to love the 'Q. I would suggest a call ahead if you are traveling or not very near to this place. Rating? How? I guess I'll rate it 3 stars and hope someday to get back there and let them prove that they are a 4 or 5 star joint.

The food at Berndt Ends is stellar. I have had a number of their dishes (ends, brisket, ribs) and…read moreeven purchased a smoked turkey from them at Thanksgiving which was the best turkey I've eaten ever! However, the service from their wait staff has consistently been unsatisfactory. At least 4 times (on different days and times) I have sat in their front dining area waiting to place an order, only to be turned away after waiting 20-30 minutes. One time I waited even longer. The young lady took the 3 orders ahead of me and told me she would come back for my order. I waited another 15 minutes. She then returns but only from the kitchen door to loudly announce to me and the 3 new parties that just entered the restaurant that "we are no longer taking orders for take-out". I was taken aback at how this was handled because she knew I had been waiting a while and just ignored me. I understand that things get busy but this could be handled so much better. How about a sign on the door so I know upfront and don't waste 30-40 minutes of my day waiting for nothing? I left Berndt Ends that day and vowed never to return until they get staff that is friendlier and better suited to serve. This area in Florida has plenty of smoked meats and barbecue to choose from. While Berndt Ends sells a stellar product their customer service is so lacking, I would rather go to a place that is almost as good where I am treated fairly and, dare I say, even nicely. I'm not asking for someone to fawn all over me. And I understand you all get busy. I have waited tables myself and get it. Just be a little friendly and fair. I will understand.

This is, by far, the best BBQ in the area. It's a tiny little hole-in-the-wall, but dang, their…read morefood is good. Ribs are tender melt-in-your-mouth, fall off the bone good. Their brisket is smoky, juicy, tender. I love starting out with a moink, which is a flavorful meatball wrapped in bacon and BBQ sauce. All of the sides I've tried (baked beans, mac 'n cheese, corn casserole, potato salad) have been incredible too. Go early if you can, so they don't run out of stuff before you get there

Yet another over the top delicious meal was had at Artman's. This time, I introduced my middle…read moresister to how delicious this restaurant is! I went all out to give her a true taste of their delicious offerings. 2 Moinks, an entire order of fried green tomatoes and fried banana peppers. The moinks lasted about 2 seconds with the both of us rolling our eyes heavenward while savoring each bite. My sister got the house salad with brisket and I got the pulled pork plate with cornbread and two sides (yes, thank you Jesus for those TWO sides!) which consisted of their corn casserole and broccoli rice casserole. Service was surprisingly fast. Refills, fast service, the nicest waitress on the planet too! Jennifer was her name. We remembered easily because my sister's name is also Jennifer! Everything was so good that my sister says she's bringing her husband to try them because what country boy doesn't like good home cooking and smoked meat? I'm taking most of the fried banana peppers and fried green tomatoes and surprising my husband with them. He'll either thank me or be jealous of where we went! If you haven't at least tried Artman's yet, you are doing yourself a huge injustice!!

I've been wanting to check out Captains BBQ for a while now. Any BBQ spot that serves St Louis…read morestyle ribs is always a move, but I read amazing reviews of their Cuban sandwich. The perfect ratio pulled pork, ham and cheese was elite. This sandwich was perfection. Screw going to Tampa or Miami. This one is LEGIT. Their spicy collard greens had great flavor as well. I enjoyed their spicy hot bbq sauce and their ribs had the perfect bite and texture. This place is seriously a vibe. You can dine inside at one of six tables or outside on their massive patio with views of the Matanzas River. 10/10. Great staff. Great food. You've got to go. #foodtrip #bbq #topdown

A solid 3.5 since we can only give full stars…read more Good sized parking lot. Ordered burnt ends $16.99 and brisket plate $15.99. Pretty quick service - they call out when your order is ready. We wanted to really like this place and had high hopes due to the other reviews but brisket was a little on the dry side and the burnt ends were a bit hard and fatty. The best thing was the tangy mustard sauce. Big open screened are in back overlooking the water. Noise level not too bad. We were hoping for better but glad we stopped to try it.