First visit to Polk City Barbeque and it is worth coming back to. We ordered a Grilled Cheese & Brunswick Stew and Iced tea($9.99), and The General Van Fleet with three sides (Mac n cheese, BBQ Pit beans, Brunswick Stew - and we ordered an extra side of Sweet Apple Cole Slaw($29.99). The General Van Fleet included brisket, pulled pork, ribs, pulled chicken and sausage with your choice of Bread and we chose Texas Toast. This was more than enough for two people to share. I am a brisket person and this brisket was very moist, a bit more fatty than I prefer. The brisket was also a bit more salty than I prefer (mind you, I don't ever salt anything). The sausage was pretty perfect tasting and texture. The pulled pork was probable pretty spot on, even though I'm not a big pork lover. The chicken was chicken....pretty good with any of the three BBQ sauces on the table. The ribs were tasty, and didn't need sauce. The sides were all pretty good. The beans were really good, Sweet Apple Coke Slaw tasted really good and fresh, the Brunswick Stew was a bit different than we are used to and more like a chili and good. The Mac n cheese was creamy and ok. The grilled cheese is made with 5 cheeses and perfectly made.....this is something definitely recommended to consider ordering when you visit. Service is friendly and outstanding. We are excited to return to try some other menu items including the Couch Potato (a fully loaded potato including your choice of meat). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is medium size with tables for two, four and 6. They offer dine in and carry out also.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For our first visit, we really enjoyed this and will return! read more

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Food was absolutely horrible. Just got my meal general van fleet. Brisket so dry almost chocked on it. So salty my tongue still hurts. 1 piece of garlic bread for pulled pork ribs pulled chicken and pulled pork. What a joke and the 3 sides you can keep your place. I would never order from there again. read more

What a great restaurant!! My friend and I were supposed to meet at a different restaurant but when I arrived it is closed on Monday's. So I searched for other restaurants in the area and Polk City BBQ came up and we decided to try it. Apologies for not posting pictures of the food but we were hungry. She had the brisket and I had the pulled pork which both were delicious. You HAVE to try the grilled corn bread!! Ridiculously delicious. The bonus of this place is the ice cream shop next door. That did not disappoint either. And kudos to the owner who put a sign up that said "take care of your customers or someone else will". They had a nice variety of ice cream, so much so that I had a hard time choosing a flavor. read more

Great service. Friendly staff. The Cook even came out to see if we wanted our meal split since we shared the baked potato. It was huge and so so good. We got the pulled pork and for the price...amazing. read more

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Texas toast brisket sandwich was delicious, large proportions at a great price. I would definitely return.

The food isn't very good, the ribs are very tough. They don't have baby back ribs, They don't have baby back ribs, I wish they did. wish they did. read more

I've driven by this BBQ spot several times and we decided to try it out for lunch. The service was great and the prices were good for BBQ ( Bbq in general can get costly) so that's a plus. The brisket sandwich had pretty good flavor - however it just had way too much fat and was very greasy. The smoked pork quesadilla was better but was also a bit greasy as well. The sides were unique yet standard / average. Overall - Not bad, but Not great. read more

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The platters are the way to go and I also love their smokin grilled cheese. Meats are tender & flavorful. Sauces & sides are delicious. I've ordered delivery and pick up and it's great every time. Highly recommend. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Came here on a Sunday evening, no one else in the restaurant, almost thought it was closed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of pics on the wall touting awards and festivals, so i was def excited to try some good southern bbq.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the brisket platter, hash brown and collards. It was good, but nothing special to me. My wife had the pulled pork, and felt the same way. I'd go back if i was in the area, would get something different though. Our servers were quick and friendly, never saw another group come in the rest of the evening surprisingly. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They did a fine job here -coming in we got to pick out our seats - wasn't disappointed-[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I've been eating ribs for more than 65 years... these are the BEST RIBS I have ever eaten. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff are lovely, the establishment is very clean, well worth the trip from Lakeland to Polk City!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm sure I'll be back many times in the future! By the way, my daughter recommended Polk City BBQ because her company has had them cater meals and she's never been disappointed. read more

I loved it! Had pulled pork platter, pork was very moist and full flavor. Beans and Mac are a MUST! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Got mine to go but place was very clean and staff was helpful and friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was my first trip but will be back soon read more

I never go there the meat is great but there sides are not. Greens taste awful . And f you only eat the meat your good but if you want the cornbread or greens or any sides don't whoever cooks them must be from up north because there's no southern cooking in that place read more

Great local bbq spot. I pass it all the time on 33 and would have stopped to eat here a long time ago. The pork was perfectly tender and the Mac n cheese was super creamy. The baked beans are savory, not sweet. Our server was very kind and speedy. It's a very casual place with locals and passer-bys sropping for good bbq. Stop in, you will love it! read more

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Great food, I had the smokin' grilled cheese with pork. It's so good, I'm taking the rest of it home, if it even makes it home our server was very nice. If you get the sandwich I'd suggest combining the meat with the Mac n' cheese, it's awesome. read more

Polk City BBQ - Smokin' Grilled cheese (pork) - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

First of all, I want to say that Scott, our waiter was awesome. He was so friendly and attended to us very well. The barbecue was very good between my husband and I we had the brisket, the chicken and the ribs. All were very good and the sauces were very good. Plates are large, so beware.lol. Their macaroni and cheese was so delicious and we also shared Apple coleslaw, potato salad, and green beans. I have the cornbread which was so moist. This is probably one of the best that we have had. I would've shared a picture, but we ate it all and I don't think he wanted to see that empty plate. read more

Historically slow service and dry meats have been a trend. If they would find a way to enhance either it would be great

The best BBQ in Polk City. I loved the Texas toast and smoked brisket. Mmm mmm good. The friendliest people that work here too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of outdoor seating and perfect for a meal outside with the pups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great job y'all read more

I didn't take pictures. I wish I did. All I have to say is ... Polk City BBQ should be on the restaurant sign on Highway 4. Move over standard BBQ this place is a gold mine and should be on the map! Megan was a great server. They also offer ice cream for dessert. Hidden gem! read more

Great food and friendly service! Got the shredded chicken with collard greens & green beans. Chicken was moist & tender. Tried all the sauces & I think I like the hot & sweet bbq sauce the best. read more

As always a great meal for an honest price. Kat does great at making sure you are taken care of without constantly nothing you. Great ribs and chicken, and great banana pudding to finish it off. read more

Loaded Mac with pulled pork was amazing! Especially with the sweet heat sauce on top! Hubby got the The Big Pig sandwich and it was also delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Polk City BBQ - The Big Pig sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

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Cold food, bad and rude service, gives trump supporter vibes which is of course very bad.

Honestly I don't get it with this place. They are inconsistent. Service is always good and it's clean but you go to BBQ for the BBQ. Not like a regular restaurant with lots of choices. Just want good BBQ. Tried them now 7 times. Three times were pretty good. They have an issue with lack of regular business in my opinion. I've gotten old or BBQ with little smoke flavor. Hard to find any other seasons on the meat either. Only good thing is it's moist. We drive by there all the time and there zero cars in the parking lot. I note that with others in Polk City. How do you stay in business selling 20-30 covers a day even at $20 a cover? Polk City is not a place to go to eat out. Consider Peebles. read more

Polk City BBQ - Raise the price, can't sell pounds of meat for less than 16 ounces. - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

Where do I start at with this review because it was 200% horrible and that's a compliment!! The first waitress came and took my drink order (water) it never came out. 15 minutes later the kitchen help/bathroom cleaner came out to take my drink order again. She looked like she just woke up and hadn't washed her uniform all of 2025. So we let all this go and order our food with still high hopes of some good bbq! So ordered the Brisket plate and the Big Pig plate. The food came out fast which was great after waiting basically 30 minutes from the time we were seated. The food comes out horrible presentation and looks pretty much inedible. Still confident that we were in for some good bbq. The brisket had no smoke ring or smoke flavor, no bark, no taste, no texture(just fat). I have no idea how it was cooked but it was a major fail and insult to bbq and brisket. The potato casserole had no seasoning at all and tasted like just raw shredded potatoes. The slaw was ok at best it had chunks of mushy apples instead of shredded apples. The cornbread was horrible and was not edible. The cornbread was griddled on a dirty griddle or with some dirty oil it tasted rancid. I had some really high expectations from the previous reviews and boasting award winning bbq. I have eaten bbq around the entire country and this is not bbq. As said many times if you go to a bbq joint and don't smell or see smoke than you should leave. At Polk City BBQ you should run instead of walking away. Maybe we just caught them on a bad day or the other reviews have never had bbq before. I did leave a great tip so the help can go get a much needed new uniform!! read more

We stopped here on a whim without hearing much about the place. The old-school decor is likable, and it definitely has a vibe that most bigger chains are missing as of late. The wait staff was terrific and attentive, and the menu is packed with affordable dishes. But the food itself is REALLY good. The mac and cheese is to die for, and there's a chicken and grilled cheese sandwich that's yummy. The sides, including the Texas toast, are also excellent. And there's TONS of meat you can order for yourself and it won't really cost that much at all. Definitely worth seeking out if you're in the Orlando area. We'll be back for more. read more

My wife and I were out running errands and wanted to try a BBQ place that we have never been to before. We didn't regret it! The server was extremely friendly and we ordered a loaded baked potato along with the "general" platter, which by the way could be shared by two people! Food came out fast, the sides were great, and the meat was extremely tender! Best brisket I've had east of Austin, TX. Give the place a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

Polk City BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

They get all the stars and strips! Steaming hot beans and BBQ right to your door. Sooo delicious! Delivery was exceptional. We recommend anything on this menu! For the real BBQ- Keep on driving until you get to Polk City BBQ Company read more

Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food. Stopped in for lunch. Ordered the brisket sandwich on Texas toast with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. It was filling and tasty. read more

Good food, reasonable prices. Our first visit and it won't be our last. Excellent pulled pork! read more

Polk City BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

I've had better bbq from Sonny's. Pulled pork didn't have a hint of bbq pit flavor and sides were pretty mediocre. Prices were run of the mill for a local bbq restaurant but food just didn't seem to hit. Service was okay, nothing spectacular. read more

Kat is amazing, great service!!! Great food. The good prices are really reasonable. Corn bread amazing. Dessert amazing.

We've ordered through delivery from Polk City BBQ multiple times and every time it smells so great we forgot to take pics as soon as the food shows up. We get the platter with sausage, pork, ribs, brisket and sides. The food is amazing and makes for great leftovers. I wasn't a fan of the cornbread the first few times (not bad, just not amazing either) but there was a change and last night the cornbread was amazing... it seems to now be baked in a skillet (had that skillet crust on it). Maybe one day we'll remember to take pics before the food is half eaten! read more

Order to go very often from here as it is fairly close to home. Love the bbq sauces and ribs. Ribs are juicy and flavorful. The coleslaw is also delicious. read more

We stopped by for lunch and were seated right away. It has a very diner vibe and some bbq decor. Our waitress brought our drinks and took our order rather quickly. We ordered the Couch potato ($11.99) and the Big Pig ($13.99). The Couch potato was good but meat was a bit dry without a lot of sauce. The Big Pig was a bit pricey for the portion size of the sandwich. It too had some dry meat on it. The apple coleslaw was delicious and highly recommend it. The collards were a bit salty but also very good. Overall it was ok, would have been much better if the meat was not so dry. We may try again if in the area. read more

Polk City BBQ - couch potato 11.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

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FANTASTIC BBQ! A great place not far off 4, about half-way between Orlando & Tampa. Not fancy, but the people who run the place a super friendly & helpful and the food is great. I had the loaded Mac - homemade Mac n cheese w pulled pork & fried onions. Try a combo of sweet & Carolina bbq sauce on it, it's really good! Other foods in our group were ribs (two thumbs up - dry rub), pulled chicken (5star!), and pulled pork quesadilla (excellent!). Highly recommend stopping here any time. read more

Polk City BBQ - That's all I could eat, which is a bummer - I wanted to keep going! Lunch (and probably dinner) tomorrow, and maybe the next day!! - Barbeque Near Me - Polk City, Florida

Love their food and great service - Kat was super. We ordered online, finished the order in the parking lot. Order was ready in 2-4 minutes. Yahoo!! read more

Give this bbq establishment a try. I think you will love it! We're from out of town. We were riding on the bike trail nearby. We saw on our Apple maps this bbq restaurant and decided to give it a try. We are thankful we stopped and we will return again. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich on toast. I had the pulled pork w/ mac & cheese, collard greens, and corn bread. There are different sauces on the table you can use depending on your taste preferences. All the sauces are delicious. We loved our meals!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The employees are so incredibly nice and the place is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had our two dogs with us so we sat at outside tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our food was brought out to us and the manager checked on us more than once to ensure we enjoyed our meals. She told us we should try the brisket next visit. The brisket prep takes three days to make. We can't wait to return!! Thank you Polk City BBQ! read more

Polk City BBQ catered our daughter's wedding. She had been looking for charcuterie for 200 people and we were surprised to find out a bbq place did that. The correspondence leading up to the wedding was thorough, they always responded promptly. We were amazed with the beauty and variety of the 24 foot spread. It was absolutely gorgeous and they did such a fantastic job setting it up. Our guests raved about how everything looked and tasted. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Stopped in today for a loaded Mac. best bbq around, thank you brandon and Melissa for the amazing food and service! will be back!