The service was an +A !!! When we parked outside you can smell the BBQ and it felt like we were…read morewalking into a true Florida BBQ experience. As a native Florida boy this was truly appreciated :-) The brisket was def above average for FL BBQ. The ribs were good, the smoke wings were very good. The sides were enjoyable too. I wasn't crazy about the bread - it was my only real issue here - which was minor. Johnson's is easily on my top 10 favorite BBQ spots in Florida! We loved the chopped Brisket! We will def be back ! Cheers !

Popular BBQ restaurant in operations since 1954. This reminds me of a Sonny's decor and setup…read more Mostly tables but some booths. A few tables outside by the front entrance. Lively noise inside. BBQ: meat is really succulent. Tried both turkey and pulled pork on the Belly Buster sandwich. This comes with one side, sweet potato fries with cinnamon sugar for me! Bun was a little dry maybe because it was lightly toasted. Two sauces to choose from: original and sweet. Went with sweet which has a great taste but a tad runny. Fries were good and plentiful. Service is excellent. Employeee are friendly, this is Plant City of course. Drinks were readily filled. Food came out quick even with a packed restaurant. Original wait on a Friday around 6 was 25 minutes. Closed on Sunday for family time! Perfect spot to come if you're in town for the Strawberry Festival. Parking can be challenging and is a bit of a cluster. It is next to a commercial operation with employee parking, dumpsters and semi trucks everywhere. It also shares space with Fred's Market, another long-time southern all-u-can eat restaurant. If you can't find parking around the restaurant there is always diaganol parking along N. Alexander St.

I have always been a big fan of Fred's Market place. Food-…read moreBig buffet with a variety of southern food! Also includes soup, salad and dessert! I always stack my plate for what the plates are worth. It is a bit pricey but good food! Service- Last time I went, I did feel rushed. Me and my hubby were in and out but we wish we could've enjoyed our food more. But other times we were treated well! Ambiance- Nice Southern restaurant! Good music, cute booths and decor! Fits the theme of a southern buffet. As always, I'll be back :)

Stopped in after visiting the vintage market at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds for lunch with…read moremy family. The buffet was great. I really enjoyed the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and sweet rolls. I also grabbed dessert and went with the banana pudding, which I loved, though there were plenty of other options that all looked delicious. I was a bit disappointed with the cornbread. Service was great. Even though the restaurant was super busy, we didn't have to wait long for a table, and the parking lot was packed but still manageable. Overall, a great stop after a busy day out.

Great food and wonderful service! Best in town! Wish they were open 6 days a week! We always enjoy…read morethe rib dinners, mac n cheese and collards!

Their claim is accurate, as this is the best BBQ in Plant City, or even most of the nearby region!…read more The pulled pork is absolutely delicious, and their chicken is also fantastic. The owners are incredibly nice people, too, which makes going there all the more an enjoyable experience. If you like barbeque, you need to give this spot a try.

Rays is a tradition if i am ever going thos way i plan around being able to stop at Ray's and take…read moresmoked mullet to go.

I'm from New Jersey so I didn't know that much about smoke turkey legs except from the fair or…read moretheme park so to have this available on regular basis was heaven RAYS turkey legs was so fall off the bone tender and tasty I lost my mind..If you just try it you will make it back for more. ..E.Hicks

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

This is a restaurant where you order and pay and then sit down and they bring it out to you. I…read moreordered the petite ghetto lobster roll with garlic butter and for my side I got the lobster bisque. I thought the lobster was really good. I don't eat the roll, so it is a light meal. Only two ounces of lobster meat. I got it with the lobster bisque, which was really tasty. My brother Jonathan got the fish & chips with a side of barbecue beans. He thought the fish was made from an inferior fish and it was a bit dry. His barbecue beans were tasty, but quite oniony. Pro tip; We sit in the cushioned seating with the pillows. There are some uncomfortable seats with no padding or pillows. There are TVs with no volume and closed captioning. Overall, it is a good place to go, but keep in mind it is on the pricey side. I'm not sure the value is always there.

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.

Sarge is very close the University of Tampa. They are in the food court sharing with three other…read morerestaurants. With their location close to the university, they got a lot of college student visits. We got the smokehouse club. The meat do pile up like mountain. This sandwich has the pork, chicken and brisket. It top with bacon strips and the claw slaw. The bacon is not quite crispy. Meat is a bit dry. The sandwich can better if they improve on it. Price is matching the amount of food was given.

This review is for takeout/delivery via Uber…read more We ordered the 6 piece ribs, a pound of pulled pork, and half a pound of sausage. We also got two side orders of green beans and an order of the loaded mac and cheese. The food was all pretty mediocre. The pulled pork wasn't really "pulled," and it was salty and dry (adding sauce made it just super salty). The ribs were very meaty, but they were too salty even before the sauce, and the meat was not as tender as I'd like. The sausage was pale but tasty. The green beans were passable. The mac and cheese (topped with ranch, green onions and candied bacon) was too sweet, and the kids wouldn't eat it. There are better options for BBQ in the area. I won't be returning.

Finally got over to try 2nd Hand Smoke today. Absolutely fabulous! Being from Kansas City area…read moreand catered for years we like to try BBQ everywhere we go in the United States. These were the best ribs I've ever had! Definitely will be back!

Fantastic food and the prices are more than reasonable. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon until…read morethey sell out every bbq lover will find something delicious