Food truck was at Hopsized Brewing in Bonita Springs. Ordered brisket. Was just ok. Not very…read moreflavorful and not tender.

Dinner! It was late when I arrived with all of the front tables open and only two or three people…read moresitting at the back tables. That was nice because there was an easy parking space in their lot for me. Woot, already off to a good start. Super friendly lady working the register (I love being called, "Honey"!) took my order and explained that beers are only sold "to go" due to licensing requirements. Fine by me, I took my beer and left... sitting at the table out front to watch the traffic go past. A few minutes later, the cook/chef brought out my dinner. A portion of brisket and a thick slice of "cheese-stuffed meatloaf" with cucumber salad and cole slaw. Brisket was excellent. Meatloaf was amazing (and quite spicy!). Cole slaw was meh. Cucumber salad was great. It's not a huge portion of food but it was completely enjoyable. This place probably gets very busy during high season so it was nice to experience when it was not so busy. Most of the other joints around here are seafood so if you're looking for something land-based, this will satisfy. [Review 16766 overall - 1492 in Florida - 279 of 2022.]

Excellent food and atmosphere, you can dine in or on their outdoor patio…read more Great bar area with multiple tv's for watching games including a huge outdoor tv screen. Menu has a southern vibe, ribs and sided are great! A must go to in Dunedin!!

We left a restaurant close by that just didn't suit us and walked into this place where we felt…read moreright at home! The atmosphere was great and the food was even better. This time I got the honey chipotle bbq wings and they were cooked perfectly. The hubby and the oldest shared the St. Louis ribs and were fighting over them because they were so good. The youngest got the burger and although she's got braces she devoured hers. We even got dessert! Our server suggested the pineapple upside down cheesecake which wasn't even on the menu and it was good.

I went here to pick up an order for someone else and discovered they have VEGAN burnt ends. I was…read morepretty excited about that. The vegan burnt ends are seasoned well and taste pretty good. I put them in my Salad and it made my salad taste amazing. If you don't eat meat and you're craving some BBQ , definitely give this place a try. I also tried their grits, macaroni and cornbread. The grits were pretty good -- I wasn't a huge fan of the macaroni but my kids loved it so that's all that matters. Overall this place seems pretty popular and the customer service is pretty good.

It's the spot a couple that we spend time with loves. The service is great and food is good…read more Initially, I was gonna keep them 4. But I came back three more times but different sets of friends and my wife. The place knocked my socks off. Michigan is the best that I've had in the Tampa Bay area. The ribs I want the best I've had. Their desserts are fantastic.

Nice staff, very welcoming and the food was just amazing! If you love barbecue, don't miss this…read moreplace.

Real Texas BBQ in southwest Florida - Finding great bbq in Florida can sometimes be a daunting…read moretask, I've eaten lots of bbq and consider myself somewhat of an bbq aficionado having enjoyed bbq across this great country, every region has their own unique and different styles so believe me when I say all bbq is not created equal. Texas bbq has always been at the top of my list after traveling and working in Texas for decades and experiencing what I think is some of the best on the planet. I admit my expectations were pretty high long before I walked through the door here - just from the exterior and interior ambiance I immediately knew these people are serious bbq people and some of the friendliest you'll ever meet. In my opinion eating bbq should be an experience yes the meat preparations are of the utmost most importances but the sides, and desserts also have to be on point as well and of course fresh brewed tea. I wanted to try it all which is not reasonable so I read the menu, scanned the daily specials board(s) and also considered the recommendations by our wonderful server. We enjoyed some great sandwiches and sides and couldn't of had a better lunch during our drive through southwest Florida. Chopped Brisket Sandwich - the bun was fresh and toasted perfectly so it held up to the sauce that I drenched on the beautifully smoked meat, the lean to fat ratio was absolutely perfect and the smoked flavors came through making this one of the best bbq sandwiches I've eaten in a very long time. Pulled Pork Sandwich - the perfectly smoked pork was piled high and very lean, this is a big and delicious work of art. We ordered the sauce on the side so we could control the portion and it worked out great. Pinto Beans - these beans are cooked down until they melted into the smooth and creamy broth that was filled with onions and jalapeño peppers - these are a must try especially if you top them with some fresh raw onion and a few dashes of the Tabasco Pepper Vinegar table side the only thing I regret is that I didn't get a quart of these to take back to the campground. Fried Okra - Crispy deliciousness a southern delicacy served with ranch dressing, this combination is never a disappointment when done right and they do the okra right here. It was nice to get pickles and raw onions on the side, in my opinion if a bbq joint misses this step they don't understand what a bbq experience should be. We really enjoyed our meals here and appreciated the hospitality from the staff, great food, great service all at a reasonable price is always a winning combination, this is definitely a place I hope to return to soon...

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse open-air BBQ is a must if you're in Sarasota and in the mood for BBQ and…read moremusic. Our waitress took the time to make sure every guest was well taken care of. We always had plenty of attention when needing to order and drinks always filled. The Jalapeño Poppers were jaw-dropping amazing and the Brisket Nachos plate was delicious and large enough for two. Well Recommended! I'm hoping to get a chance to try more BBQ.

Decent BBQ... nothing to write home about but really no complaints. Perfect place for a new lunch…read more Nice outdoor seating (when it's not hot), tiki hut vibes and probably a great place for live music at night. The brisket was a bit dry on the cornbread smokestack. The cole slaw had pineapple chunks in it, but it was actually really good! The pineapple wasn't overpowering and I almost didn't even notice it was there. Service was nice and fast.

I had a large group for lunch last Saturday and it was great!. Food was cooked perfectly, service…read morewas reasonably fast considering it was already busy before my party of 25 arrived right at lunch time. Everyone was very cordial happy and attentive. My entire group loved the whole experience and asked to return sometime soon....so we'll definitely be back soon!

Can I give it zero stars? We spent $80 and the food was so disappointing. The portions were tiny,…read moreeverything came out cold, and the meat was dry. My meal alone was $20 and the brisket was mostly fat. I love bbq and smoked meats, and was so excited to try this place during our stay at river ranch, and it was gross. Would not recommend, zero stars.

We wanted to grab breakfast on Tuesday morning before we left Punta Gorda and I'm glad we always…read morelook for local places to check out. This place was great. The service was top notch and the food was excellent. The decor is Detroit Lions themed. My wife and I split the Everything Omelet, Grits, English Muffin and a half order of Big Daddy's Sausage Gravy & Biscuits. This was perfect for both of us. Their servings are plentiful. Prices are very reasonable.

This has become our weekend go to brunch spot. We typically have no wait time and get seated…read morequickly with quick service. Staff and manager are always nice and always a friendly conversation. The food here is great! Tons of options for breakfast and lunch and always a lot of specials. And portions are huge, especially the pancake. Delish! They recently have been having warm pumpkin bread with icing and gahhhh it's so good!