First visit to Slims. Got there around noon on a Tuesday and shortly after I was seated there was a waiting line for seating. Looked like most of the guests were locals. Simple concrete block building that reminds me of the old Florida restaurants of my youth. My kind of place. The service was great, My server, Patty, made sure my iced tea was always filled when I was ready. The tea was very good. I tried my usual first visit to a BBQ Restaurant selections. Next time I will try the pork and chicken. I ordered the Lunch combo plate with St Louis Ribs and Brisket. For sides I got the green beans and cole slaw. The ribs were cooked to perfection not over or undercooked, with great flavor. The brisket had great smoke ring and was tender, flavorful and the slices were very good. I also used their spicy BBQ Sauce. It was very good on both of the meats. They also have a sweet BBQ sauce that I didn't try. Now the sides. The Cole slaw was good, but it is a little sweet for me. Now, the green beans. My mama would say, they were undercooked. Not crunchy like I have had in some restaurants, but not cooked like how I like them and how I cook them at home. The meal also comes with toasted garlic bread. If you like good BBQ, and are in the area, I recommend you give them a try. I drove an hour each way to visit and as far as I am concerned, the trip was well worth it. read more

Slim's Bar-B-Q & Grill - Combo Plate for Lunch. St. Louis Ribs and Sliced Brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Arcadia, Florida

Top 5 BBQ in FLA. Just passing though and love stopping at these old school joints, and this place did not let me down. I had the Brisket sandwich and wished I had the plate. The brisket is one of the best i have had that did not come from Texas or my smoker. Their sauce is tangy and not to sweet. Keep it up. read more

We went back again this evening! My husband ordered a taco salad with brisket (we did not realize there would be a $7 up charge for certain meats) and I asked for a loaded potato with pulled pork on it. I used to order this often back where we lived. It was called a pig in the patch. It was delicious and I ate every bit of it! The place was filling up but the waitresses were on top of their game! We will still be back! read more

More of the best overall restaurants in Arcadia they do a great job with a great menu lunch or dinner service is always great

Ordered to go for the first time and was very disappointed. In the photo I added is a small portion of their Brunswick stew and for the price of $7 is crazy to me. I wouldn't order to go again honestly would rather just eat there. read more

Slim's Bar-B-Q & Grill - Brunswick stew (small) - Barbeque Near Me - Arcadia, Florida

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First time at Slims for lunch and we were impressed! Everything was really good. It's always a gamble trying a new place, but this one exceeded expectations and did not disappoint at all. A special shoutout to Dacey, our waitress, who was friendly, attentive, and made our experience even better. We'll definitely be back! Sorry we only got a picture of the dessert -- we couldn't wait to dig in! read more

Slim's Bar-B-Q & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Arcadia, Florida

From the moment you walk in, you are greeted warmly and feel very welcome. Not a huge menu, but it would seem they have mastered all that they do offer. The turkey plate was delicious along with some of the best fried okra I have every had. Its very a very down home feel and the ambiance is like you are eating in someone's kitchen. Will be back! read more

Slim's Bar-B-Q & Grill - Turkey, fries and okra - Barbeque Near Me - Arcadia, Florida

First time here & wont be the last!! The food & service was amazing! I forgot our waitresses name but she was SO nice & was on her game!! I got the 3 meat sampler and there was so much food I had enough to take home for round 2!! Between the food, the service and the portions that's why I'll be back!! Great brisket, Cole slaw, bbq sauce and I'm still kicking myself for not getting the Orange Cheesecake!! Drove all the way from Sebring & do not regret it!! read more

Was driving back from Naples and came across Slim's. The service was great! They made us feel at home! The food was phenomenal! We would definitely stop if we passed by again! read more

Delicious EVERY TIME ! Come on in to Slims for the best bbq joint in town! ( Backyard BBQ don't count ) Tonight we tried the brisket & it was a lil too peppery! I think it needs a lil work on the salt & pepper ratio. But overall pretty good. The ribs, sliced pork and sides are always on point! The service is some of the BEST in town! 9/10 read more

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This place is overhyped. The staff are very nice and the portion sizes are decent but the BBQ was terrible. Low flavor I would not eat here again read more

Food was OK .. Service was good .. Bring a sweater the restaurant was cold .. We were seated right away ..

SLIMS is an amazing home-cooked grannies kitchen type vibe you greeted as soon as you walked in and checked on and made comfortable your entire day! Whether breast or ribs that served up warm and with lots of love, definitely recommend if you haven't had it before!! read more

TL;DR We went on a Saturday evening at 6PM and they were sold out of everything BBQ. Apparently it happens every Saturday, so avoid going to this business on that day. Longer version: we were promptly greeted on arrival and seated within a few minute. It's a simple space made of wood table and benches. Service was friendly and quick. But after we were served our drinks, the waitress told us they were out of most BBQ items, only sliced meat left. I would have liked to bed told that as we arrived. I came to this restaurant to get BBQ meat and they don't have it. Since we were already seated and having drinks we decided to proceed with what was remaining. We told the sliced pork and beef, both were well cooked but very bland. One of us got the chicken which was a bit more interesting. I found my fries to be a bit undercooked. I was looking forward to this restaurant as they have good reviews but we left disappointed. read more

Slim's Bar-B-Q & Grill - Sliced pork and chicken plate - Barbeque Near Me - Arcadia, Florida

Delicious food and amazing service. Went to this local BBQ with a group of 11 people from all over FL, and no one was disappointed! We had ribs, shrimps and brisket and it was all good. Our server, Libby was cheerful and attentive, as was the manager, Kelly. Both fun people doing a hard job! Would definitely come back here when back in Arcadia. Definitely recommend! read more

My husband and I gave this place a go due to a recommendation! The food is a bit pricey for the location but the sides were really good. All of the barbecue itself was a bit dry and bland and the waitress even mentioned that the sliced meat was more bland which was kinda shocking that they know that and acknowledged it...The sides and dessert however were great. Service was awesome and the place was cute for the area. I doubt we'll be back because the barbecue was just a bit dry and eh for the price but not terrible. Seems to be a local hotspot though so to each their own! No serious complaints we can just barbecue better at home. read more

We had a recommendation from Rick the captain of the Airboat tour, to try this place for lunch. It was WONDERFUL! We had the ribs, perfect smoke ring, just enough tug, homemade sauce. BBQ beans, coke slaw, burgers, and smoked turkey on grilled Texas toast. Justin one of the owners even brought out complimentary burnt ends for the table! Lacey, our server was a step ahead of all of our needs, before we even knew we needed them. My brother even bought me a bottle of sauce to take back to my smoker in Michigan. Spot on Slims! read more

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Chicken was good. Sauce was good. Mac and cheese was good okra was good. Service was great.

Pulled pork, fresh green beans, and tastes like home made potato salad, with friendly and attentive service. What's not to love?

yes slims deserves 5*! wallys bbq in port charlotte is also , true bbq unique restaurants are quintessentially perfect and are gems distantly located from another. ribs superb, waitresses are always good at superb bbq places. always also quintessential unique old retro southern ambiances (hunting lodge-esque). french onion soup not just chilli they're special at and superior desserts surprise you long for just as the bbq cravings for return visits. brunswick stew yup, cornbread w corn kernels (wallys in pc on 41), but slims has goodies too: we collect bbqs of the south. honestly, you'll have to go up into rural georgia say to 'bubba's just a roadside everybody knows takeout shack' outside blue ridge or over to alabama line at columbus/phoenix city old bus stop aka 'country's', done nashville/tn not found yet nor other states, very very lucky to have florida bbq sitdown ambiance real restaurants with such skilled timed blessed bbq soo good sooo close enough but still adventures to visit! truly quality food done with grace of god's goodness yum! get you some! because harlen's of houston tx is bit far besides not these comfy eclectic, these are none related to one another either! but the mahogany browned carmelizing dark bbq icing and smokey smotherings are soo beautiful! okay..you can begin running.... be sure to tip nicely the beautiful bbq women and gracious gentlemen of grilling they deserve good pay for such food fortune! read more

I have been told the bbq is awesome at Slim's and the ribs and brisket were great! We also chose a turkey sandwich, it was just okay. The fried okra.. amazing! I'm a mac and cheese snob so I won't give this one a review. The beans were quite tasty and had a big chunk of pork in them. Fo the price the food was good! The restaurant was hot though! The wait staff was fun and entertaining! We had a nice time! read more

Back in the area again. Two stops this week at Slim's. This is an amazingly friendly place with great food. Yesterday we had at the table chicken half, two meat combo and sliced turkey plate. All the meats are good and the slaw and beans are excellent. Today I broke the mold and had a shrimp chef salad (yes I had a physical last week and have some things to improve) which was huge with 12 grilled shrimp seasoned so nice. The others were able to have brisket or another two met combo. Tea was endless and service was great. Extremely friendly and seem to know lol the regulars by name. I was kind of expecting a "Norm" to walk in. lol. read more

I tried this place today while having lunch with friends. The BBQ was delicious! The brisket was packed with flavor. The fried okra was cooked perfectly. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. Will definitely return next time I'm in the area! read more

We were checking out properties a few weeks ago around the area and decided to grab a bite. We found this gem on our maps and decided to give it a try and we were so happy we did! The food was so good. We had the sliced brisket, mac n cheese, and some other things and everything was awesome. Totally recommend! read more

Sorry, no pictures cause we were too hungry and the smell incredible. Absolutely delicious. Had the brisket sandwich with amazing cole slaw and steak fries. Please was packed and now we know why. Although we were driving through Arcadia to our destination, we now know where you are and it can't hide. We will be back. Yummy! read more

Very good A little far to drive Fair portion Fair price Quiet little country town east of Sarasota read more

Went there for dinner and they were out of almost everything BBQ so we left. Don't waste your time.

Food is still as good as ever even with new owners. Been eating at Slims my whole life and it never disappoints. Service was fast and super nice. read more

Slim's Bar-B-Q & Grill - Pork sandwich on garlic bread with fries and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Arcadia, Florida

Its all in their BBQ. Never been disappointed with their BBQ. Its a tradition to stop there and the staff is always there to help.

Ate here with my brother and his wife as we were passing through town during lunchtime. It is a nice Florida style BBQ joint with a friendly staff. The decor is very southern and is what you would expect. The table we were sat at was nice, and it was clean as were the menus. The restaurant as a whole looked clean and was comfortable. The food prices were very reasonable. We ate the lighter fair offerings they had at lunchtime, ranging from $7.99-$10.99. I order the spare ribs, beans and slaw. The ribs were very delicious with just the right ammount of smoke. The beans were amazing, having small pieces of pork throughout. The slaw was exceptionally delicious with sweetness that balanced the smokiness of the ribs, and tang from the beans. All in all it was a great meal with awesome food, and a fast friendly wait staff. We will go again. read more

We stopped at Slims as we were driving on 70 through Arcadia. It's an old Florida barbecue restaurant with picnic tables inside. The staff was super friendly. My wife and I got the combo plate with brisket, ribs, and pork. We also got the Friday okra and baked potatoes sides. the combo was more than we could both finish. The brisket was amazing. The ribs were dry rub with a hint of pepper very good barbecue. The garlic bread was awesome !! We brought home the orange cheesecake try it. read more

THE BEST Bar-B-Q in Florida, hands down. I'm lucky to live in Arcadia so it's a short drive, but know friends who drive from both coasts as well as Orlando. Their ribs and chicken are beautiful smoked. The coleslaw is to die for and their BBQ baked beans are wonderful. read more

Cute place and super friendly staff. However, they didn't really help us with the menu and being from a state that doesn't have a lot of barbecue we ordered in error, the sliced meat thinking we were getting barbecue what we ended up with was worse than deli slices of pork and beef. Extremely dry, zero flavor. Whatever you do don't order this. It was a waste of money. The sides were good And the Irish stew was delicious. However, we left extremely disappointed. read more

Ordered a burger with only lettuce, they gave me a burger patty with lettuce and onion and no buns.

My wife had ribs and I had a burger. Both were good but the ribs were superior. I had fries and slaw. The slaw was great and the fries were hot and crisp. This is a small place and we were lucky to get seats. If you are affected by hard wooden seats, make sure you get a booth with padded seats. Crowd was all familes, noisy as families can get but very friendly. Deserts were carrot cake and key lime pie. Made in house and very tasty read more

Been there many times. Stopped in with friend. Ordered there burger and fries. Waited long time. Was brought to table cold. Both of them waitress grabbed them from other lady bringing them to table. She knew they were cold. Did reheat. Now fries were hard. BURGER. Was still cold in center. Told waitress she said oh well I told cook. Clearly it was her fault. She knew they were cold. Left at window ?? No adjustment on bill. Came to eat hot food not cold food. Beware. !!! read more

The food here is OUTSTANDING! The Cole slaw I could eat a whole bucket full of it and the ladies who answer the phone and cash you out are all nice. The pulled pork sandwich with the Cole slaw is chefs kiss. It's my go to order. And you can't go wrong with a slice of their key lime pie. I have only done take out so I can't say on their sit down service but the one time I picked up my order, the inside of the restaurant was nice and cozy. Smelled great in there as well. read more

Expect to wait, but so worth it! Small place , lots of regulars, Julie is my sserver again, funny how that happens! I'm not from here but she remember me, To start I had the Brunswick stew, which is a cup of Delicious Rich flavor, meat do tender , then I Had the pork sandwich that came with coleslaw and your choice of sides, omg I am as stuffed but had to finiidh most of it ! The pork was so delish, tender & full of fLavor, fries piking hot, & cooked perfect! baked beans well you have to get ! Thk you Julie you're absolutely delightful! Service could not of been better! read more

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Amazing food! Don't be scared off from the exterior or the location. It is a must go to

SO good! Great prices, southern atmosphere, and the best food I've tasted in Florida.