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    Sonny's BBQ

    3.4 (210 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Erin G.

    I am a BBQ fan and a regular customer of Sonny's. Say what you will about the new Q in town but Sonny's consistently delivers tasty food at very reasonable prices. I take advantage of their deals. Recently though there are a couple things that disappointed me. They implemented an app administered by a third party. It is used to deliver the deals and I have had a couple glitches. Sonny's staff was nice and helped me after I showed them some proof. I get that it is a way to prevent people abusing coupons and deals but sometimes it gets in the way of people who just want to order online and eat. Another plus is that they add some new menu items at regular intervals. I like that you get some variety besides sliced or pulled. Generally I like to sample new menu items but the seasonal skillet potatoes sidekick was a letdown. I LOVE hash brown casserole and this had me anticipating moist cheesy potatoes. Instead I got hash browns that tasted like they literally came out of a box or bag. There was cheese but the topping seemed to be croutons or bread cubes/crumbs that were very dry. I am glad this side is for a limited time, because for me the season is over. Bring back the pork 3 ways special. I will still order a Sonny's big deal any day of the week before I get a fast food meal. My favorite to eat in the restaurant is the pit master combos which is make your own combo. Sweet sauce all day.

    Plate: smoked wings, sliced brisket, double fries (Sonny's Sampler)
    Brindell S.

    Hot, fresh barbecue; quick, fast, and with a drive-through. It did not disappoint! The staff was super friendly and made sure we had all the sauces we requested, plus plenty of plasticware for our shared plate. We don't have this spot down south anymore, so I was happy to have some again. Perfect and definitely hit the spot, 100% worth the visit. Good vibes and near the largest goodwill in FL.

    Ariel W.

    Sonny's BBQ is a chain of barbecue restaurants founded on April 17, 1968, by Floyd "Sonny" Tillman and his wife Lucille on Waldo Road in Gainesville, Florida. In 1977 they started franchising restaurants with their popular menu of barbecue pork, beef, ribs, chicken, beans and sides. By 1988 there were 77 restaurants across 6 states. In the 2000's Sonny's was the largest barbecue restaurant chain in the United States but in 2008 Sonny's suffered a recession and closed a number of restaurants. They bounced back and today there are over 100 locations. Fun fact, the restaurant celebrates Sonny Tillman's birthday every August 14th. After visiting the Goodwill in this plaza we headed over to Sonny's for lunch. I used to go to the one in Pompano all the time with family but sadly they closed years ago. Entering Sonny's brought back great memories. They have a rustic wood decor with a bar, booths, and tables great for casual dining. On weekdays they have a lunch special for every day of the week and I think we got the best one on Thursday. For $12 you can get a pork and rib combo with pulled or sliced pork, sweet and smokey or house dry ribs, 2 sides, and corn bread or garlic toast. We both ordered the special and it did not disappoint. The pork was tender and the ribs were succulent while the portions were generous. I like the sweet barbecue sauce but wish they had a mustard based sauce too. Along with our ribs and pork we had fries, sweet potato with cinnamon sugar, and slaw. I especially love their garlic bread. Service was attentive and we had so much food that we ended up taking leftovers with us. The Sonny's lunch specials are a great value but even if you can't make it, their normal prices are still very reasonable when you are in the mood for hearty, down home barbecue. I am glad I got to revisit an old favorite where we could leave full without breaking the bank. Don't forget the sweet tea!

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    Ward D.

    A good place to eat barbeque near the Florida Mall This Sonny's BBQ is located right off the east side of SR 441 in Central Florida, just southwest of downtown Orlando, Florida and just north of the Florida Mall. This restaurant is part of the well-known Sonny's chain that started in Gainesville in 1968. This location delivered on the brand's reputation for solid barbecue and good, efficient, and friendly service. The building is easy to spot and has plenty of parking around the sides and back. It was a little tricky to get to since the parking lot to the south of the restaurant did not connect with their parking lot. Inside, the atmosphere is classic new Sonny's design. The seating is mostly booths with some larger tables to the back. We were greeted quickly by a friendly hostess and seated in a booth, which seems to be the default at most Sonny's locations. The service was efficient from start to finish. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and french fries with a tea for the drink. All of the food came out hot and fresh within minutes. The meat was tender and flavorful, especially when topped with Sonny's signature sweet sauce (my favorite). For a full meal and drinks, the price came out under $35 for two people, which is a good price for a sit-down barbecue restaurant. All in all, this Sonny's lives up to the high standards of the chain--reliable, tasty, and budget-friendly. A great stop for a good meal near the mall.

    100 degrees outside and inside without air conditioning.  Stop being so cheap Sonny's
    DawnMarie R.

    Erin is a great server. Always a pleasure to see her. The food tastes very good. Restaurant is clean. My complaint today, the piece of chicken was so tiny, probably lucky if there was 2 ounces of chicken in the breast I paid extra for (you pay extra for white meat). Was not worth the price. Could have been a pigeon breast based on the size.

    All you can eat ribs!
    Frances S.

    Mac and cheese was so cheesy and delicious. Our server was good. They had a clean bathroom.

    St. Louis Ribs
    Thomas T.

    If you are offering a special on Wednesday's with sliced or pulled pork Big Deal for $5.50 and ribs & pork for $10 make sure cook enough as you know you'll be busy. We arrived just after 7 and the server let us know they were out of pulled pork but had ribs back. Three of ordered the sliced pork and ribs. About 7:40 the manager stops by to let us know they were out of sliced pork also, but substituted a different meat in place of the pork. I'm not sure why it took so long for someone to stop by as they are usually quick with the food. The server was amazing considering what she had to contend with.

    Sliced pork, fried okra, ranch dressing and Garlic Bread (2 pcs)

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    Excellent BBQ, fast accurate service, and fun environment! Chrissy was an amazing server!

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    Went here on National BBQ day!! It was soooooo good. The service was amazing and the ambiance was simple and clean!!

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    Came here while on vacation. Food was good and not too expensive. The wait was a little longer than what I'm used to.

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    Wife and I visited and had a wonderful experience. Ask for Carol who is a lovely southern lady from Ga. Who will give you great service:

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    Great food tonight. Love the ribs. Thanks Carroll and Rachel. Big family was well taken care of.

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    Very delicious food, excellent service! I would recommend, great after arriving from a long flight

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    Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq - Smoked Ribs Combo

    Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq

    4.8(376 reviews)
    2.0 miBell Isle
    $$

    Stopped at Uncle Tony's Backyard BBQ, and for $16, and great service this might be one of the best…read moreBBQ deals in Orlando. I ordered the 1 lb. Rib Nuggets with the house Sweet BBQ Sauce, a side of mac & cheese, cornbread, and a Coke. Let me start with that sauce... it's the bomb. Seriously, I could drink it through a straw. It's so good that I found myself dipping every single bite into it. The rib nuggets were tender and flavorful. Every bite somehow tasted even better than the last. The cornbread was incredibly moist and delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness. The mac & cheese was good, but I'll admit I'm a little biased. My old lady makes an incredible macaroni pie, and since I don't get it nearly as often as I'd like, she's set the bar pretty high for my belly. That's a tough standard for any restaurant to beat. Two complaints... First, the "moist" towelette they gave me after I demolished my food was anything but moist. That thing was drier than an 80-year-old woman's taco in the middle of the coldest night in Alaska. I think it actually absorbed moisture from my hands. Second, after a meal that good, I have one question for corporate America: What exactly do you expect me to accomplish this afternoon? Between the rib nuggets, mac & cheese, cornbread, and that Sweet BBQ sauce, I was one recliner away from a full-blown food coma. Pro tip: Order extra Sweet BBQ sauce... trust me. You might be tempted to drink it through a straw too.

    1 star for EXPERIENCE…read more I am not a fan of corners of cornbread. So i requested to switch it to a middle portion of cornbread. The young lady asked me what was wrong with the cornbread and I told her im not a fan of cornered things like cornbread or brownies etc. So she then said oh the portion you have they gave you 2 slices etc .. I told the lady I am not a fan of cornered corn bread. It's a diner preference. So this whole cornbread thing was a chaos. She got the boss lady involved now because the young lady before she went to the back and got the boss lady she told me if I were to switch to a middle piece of corn bread I will need to pay another $1 for a new slice while she takes what I have on my tray. WHO DOES THAT?!!!! WHO CHARGES ANOTHER PIECE OF CORNBREAD WHEN YOU ARE TAKING THE ONE FROM ME IN THE FIRST PLACE?!!! So then i had to clarify with the young lady LOL I asked her - " So you want me to pay another $1 for you to take the corner cornbread from my tray for you to replace it with a middle piece ?!" Now mind you this young lady had a fork and a to go container in her hands removing the cornbread from my tray LOL WHO DOES THIS TO A NEW CUSTOMER WHILE THEY ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF EATING THEIR FOOD ?!!!! Removing food thats been exposed from the diner and you as a employee removing food in front of a diner's face?!!!!! WOW. It caught me off guard cause I have never experienced that while dining out. Ever. So the boss lady came back with her asking me why and this and that about the cornbread. The boss lady asked me why I didn't mention it earlier to request a middle piece etc .. I assumed most cornbread are served in middle pieces and not corner ends. She mentioned the young lady was new when I had mentioned being asked to pay another $1 to replace the cornbread. The boss lady then said she had no problem replacing the cornbread of my request. Now get this. When they took my cornbread from my tray I thought to myself - a customer pays extra for this cornbread and after it being touched or exposed from me and mouth etc - they had the audacity to still remove it from my tray LOL most would leave that cornbread and handed me a new one right?! Nope. They took it away and the boss lady said upon giving me the new piece - " of I cant afford this and that etc" she pretty much stated she cant afford to leave me what i had on my tray and also give me a replacement. LOL This establishment must be struggling financially for boss lady to say that. Also when she handed me (boss lady) the replacement of cornbread - her long nails were touching my cornbread wearing NO GLOVES serving diners food with her long acrylic nails!!! The young lady asked me how was everything after a few minutes of me eating the food and I told her - The lady handed me my cornbread with her long nails touching my food. Let her know if the health department ever see that - thats not good. The taste of the food - Tad bit salty on the greens and brisket. Collards were fresh greens not canned i barely saw smoked meats in it but it was piping hot when served. Tender greens slight bitterness, tad salty - the collards were kind of similar tasting with Ms. Kims - The portions of the greens were ok. Enough to eat with the meat and mac & cheese. Mac & Cheese - it was dry tbh there was a cheese taste factor but I figured they close at 7pm? And I probably got the end batch of the day? It was not creamy or any cheese pull factor. Ms. Kim's or Homecoming or even Chick-fil-A mac and cheese is better imo. The Brisket - this was the one I was looking forward to trying and was slightly un impressed. Like I said maybe I came in probably towards the end of the day but no excuse if you are known for this in your menu. First of all the portions here for a BBQ place the portions are not big portions. Its "enough" LOL - For me they sliced it to 3 slices with it being each piece size of my palm. It was soft tender in the fatty centers but dried out in some areas of the meat it had a hard jerky type texture on some areas of the brisket. I didn't see a smoke ring on the meats. The meat was tad bit salty for my taste. I had to drizzle the house sweet bbq sauce to balance the saltiness. It was not the best brisket imo. It had a slight smokey flavor but the bits of pcs of hardened meat threw me off. The house made bbq sauce had a vinegar note in the end but for me it wasn't a sparkle sauce. I can get the same taste with Sweet Baby Rays. Banana Pudding was more a trifle than pudding. The sweet tea with lemonade tasted homemade - too sweet for me though. I should have gotten unsweetened with lemonade instead. I asked for a to go of their house lemonade. For me it tasted like country time with added fresh lemon juice - too sweet not necessarily tangy. It was ok. I have no plans coming back here just on the experience and the food was salty a mediocre for my taste. Mohawk Smokehouse will be my next BBQ spot I will need to try!

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    Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

    Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

    4.4(2.5k reviews)
    7.6 miMills50, Park Lake / Lake Highland
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    The place is very small . There are tables inside and outside on the patio. You walk up to the…read morecounter and order. They will bring your food to the table. The kitchen is open and they use quality ingredients like sea salt and Huy Fung Foods sriracha sauce. The have unique flavor profiles. Everything is made to order and we still got our food pretty quickly. I ordered the plain Jane brisket and apple fennel slaw with a side of French fries. They do have gluten free buns. You can also order it as a rice bowl. I'm not sure if the fries are gluten free but I wanted to try them. Shared with my husband. I forgot to order sauce so a server brought some to the table on the side. My husband ordered the pork belly taco and a cheeseburger taco. His first preference was the butter chicken taco but they were out of chicken. My husband was a little disappointed but it's a reason to come back again. My mom got a piglet - chicken quesadilla - kids meal. Not pictured. It had 4 triangles. And she got a side of rice and beans as well. They don't have sour cream but they brought her some cilantro aoli. She said she would order this again. Overall, the food was good and the servers were attentive. The atmosphere was lively. I would suggest going early as the restaurant fills up fast. There is a small parking lot in the back. Would definitely recommend.

    I just had the ribs with black beans & rice with a few beers. All the food was on-point, beer was…read moreice cold and the server was super sweet, great service. For sure I'm trying other things on the menu next time

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    Inside seating area. They have outside seating area too!

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    Smokemade Meats + Eats - Brisket, Pork Rib, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage

    Smokemade Meats + Eats

    4.4(217 reviews)
    5.7 miDowntown South
    $$

    Anytime I see a Texas style BBQ spot serving breakfast or brunch, it's worth a stop. Smoke Made…read moreMeats & Eats' Sunday brunch was no exception. First up were the breakfast tacos, loaded with chopped brisket, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and salsa on housemade beef fat tortillas. These are a must. Those tortillas paired with their smoky brisket made them some seriously good breakfast tacos. Next came the biscuits topped with rich and creamy gravy, followed by the Filipino breakfast sandwich layered with longanisa sausage, a fried egg, crispy hash brown, American cheese and sambal mayo on a potato roll. Savory, spicy and messy in all the right ways. Of course, we couldn't leave without finishing with one of their giant cinnamon rolls covered in icing. It was the perfect sweet ending to a great brunch.

    We have driven past this location plenty of times and never stopped in until today. They have…read moremultiple different meats available, but it is all on a first come first serve basis so often they do sell out or run out of items throughout the day. They did still have the giant beef rib when we arrived. But at $36 a rib, we opted to go with the pork ribs instead. Each of the general protein servings is a half pound. So we ended up with a portion of the pork rib, the pulled pork and the pork belly. The pork ribs was really good, although my husband didn't like the glaze that they had on the rib but the meat was delicious. The pulled pork was very good not fatty, which is fantastic. The pork belly is cut into giant chunks. It is very tasty. It does have a decent amount of fat on it. This location also has a variety of sides to choose from. We opted for the collard greens and the mac & cheese. The collard greens were good. They could've been cooked a little bit longer. As some of the pieces were a bit crunchy. The mac & cheese was good although the cheese sauce felt a little gooey and we attributed to that they may use a rue to make their sauce. Overall - we enjoyed the food and would check them out again.

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    Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!

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    Kai Kai BBQ

    4.1(187 reviews)
    6.9 miLake Eola Heights, Mills50
    $$

    Absolutely love this place. All the foods here an s the almost festival like vibes of the Mills…read moremarket. Today I got to sample Kai Kai BBQ, and yum! Whent with 2 proteins because its so hard to pick. The crispy pork belly was so amazing! Just the right amount of fat and crisp and cooked to perfection. The soy sauce chicken had a very aromatic seasoning light but flavorful. Even the green stuff was great! It came with 2 sauces not needed but good for a little twist to the flavor, one I think was eel sauce (no eel included and the other one tasted mostly like green onions. There was a hefty portion of delicious fried rice (5$ upcharge )under the protein. The rice had a peanut flavor to it, it was light and aromatic, very delicious. Worth the upcharge?... I'll let you decide. Service was fast and friendly place was packed and things moving fast but the staf was personable and attentive and even popped a joke in our short interaction. Like all the other places in Mills Market, Kai Kai has earned a spot in Orlando's food scene. Now the tough part is deciding what to eat next time because it all looks and is soooo good!

    Overall, I really enjoyed the filling of the steamed pork dumplings! I personally could have done…read morewithout the spicy sauce, as it tasted more like a gochujang-style sauce, which gave the dumplings more of a Korean flavor than I was expecting from a Chinese dumpling spot. I also tried the duck, which was pretty good, although a little salty for my taste. My biggest disappointment was the portion size. The container had a lot of rice and bok choy compared to the amount of meat, and I would have liked a more generous portion of the main protein.

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    Smoke & Donuts

    4.5(249 reviews)
    7.2 miColonialtown Center
    $$

    We've been here before but haven't reviewed it so decided to go back to write a proper review…read more Space is a bit tight as it is on the smaller side, and parking is also limited due to this. We however were able to find a parking spot on a Thursday early evening. Was surprised to see that this place has table service; I think when we went a couple years ago it was ordering at the counter but I understand as they now have a well-earned Michelin designation. We ordered the Smoked Belly Banh Mi, pit sampler (brisket, pulled pork, pork belly), and a side of brussel sprouts and fries. All the meats were tender and flavorful, I enjoyed the pork belly the most while my husband enjoyed the brisket. We will definitely come back during their special Friday BBQ Ramen nights to try their ramen and also their brunch on weekends

    Run and do not walk to this amazing restaurant and wear your stretchy clothes but you will need a…read morenap once you eat here. We made reservations on their website for Sunday and brunch and let me tell you , IT WAS A VIBE! Music playing, people socializing and the food and drinks flowing created such an atmosphere you won't want to leave ! I loved all the cocktails and the brisket pancakes were plate lickable. We reached order something different so we can try all things and none of us could decide which was better. Stay tuned because we are coming back for the Friday night jam session and Ramen ! Yes you read that right, they do an evening vibe as well Orlando ! Food is 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/0

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    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill

    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill

    4.6(123 reviews)
    19.1 miEast Orlando
    $$

    This is Oviedo's hidden treasure! The brisket is amazing (seriously - 4 Rivers and Bubbalou's…read moreshould be worried). It just fell apart in your mouth and had such a delicious flavor. I had the smaller bowl (1 meat and 2 sides) and it was enough to feed me for 2 meals. OMG the beans! There were 3 or 4 types of beans in it and it was incredibly hard to not gobble them all down instead of saving some for my hubby to try at home. My friend had the cornbread casserole which she said is her favorite side after the beans (I'm GF so I couldn't have that but I wanted to!). Another friend had the Bbq brisket sandwich with potato salad and she said the potato salad was really tasty. Just so you know - this is a very small restaurant. No inside seating, just picnic tables outside. (Some are shaded.) There is an area outside to wash your hands after eating and you can download their app and order online which gets you $5 off your meal (that's a good deal) but even without a discount, the food is worth every penny and the portions are generous.

    I used their app to order online because I had heard they sell out. I ordered a brisket and ribs…read morecombo that came with a side and drink. Plus a pulled pork sandwich. It was ready when I pulled up to the lot adjacent to the BBQ restaurant. There is outside seating only and a sink to clean up afterwards. I went in and my food was ready. I opened it and was checking for the extra pickles which were an option in the app. The person who handed me the food said that they had not had pickles in some time because they were having issues with the supplier. Darn. So I decided to eat my pulled pork sandwich at the picnic tables outside. Actually the tables are not that far from the road where cars and trucks whizzed by. I went back and asked for more bbq sauce because I got two small cups of bbq sauce which had about 3 tablespoons of liquid each. Pulled pork always sucks up a lot of sauce. There was plenty of meat and the bun was fresh but overall it would have been perfect with some acid from the pickles. My brisket and rib meal was excellent. I ate it later and I found the southern green beans to be good. I would definitely get this combo again. It came with a drink which is a canned soft drink. It doesn't say on the app but they also have bottled water. Overall I felt this restaurant lived up to all the hype. Check the app for $5 off on your first order. See QR code in the picture.

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    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill - Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and ribs.

    Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and ribs.

    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill - Picture of one of their meat bowls

    Picture of one of their meat bowls

    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill - One of their meat pies with smoked cheese dipping sauce.

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    One of their meat pies with smoked cheese dipping sauce.

    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ

    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ

    4.7(62 reviews)
    7.4 miColonialtown Center

    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ is one of my favorite local AYCE. I've been going there since they opened…read more It's a clean and modern aesthetic with typical hot pot and grill at the tables The staff and servers are always attentive and nice. The front staff remembers us every time we go. I am obsessed with the herbal and spicy hot pot, so I usually have them make it 50/50 mix. The vegetables are fresh and there's a wide selection of meats and seafood. I also like to make my dipping sauce with the garlic sauce blend. My favorite is the Galbi which is seasoned well. Both savory and sweet. Another obsession is the asago dessert which is a tapioca pearls, black beans, fruits and jelly in a sweet coconut milk. I really enjoy going here since it's a good alternative to other AYCE in the surrounding vicinity because of the better quality. I want to see this place get more traffic because it's hidden in the old JoAnn's shopping center next to Aldi. There's plenty of parking in the commercial lot.

    I've been so many times but all I have is a picture of not meat! lol…read more This is one of Volcano's newer locations on the east side of town. They do both hot pot and kbbq. You can pick one or add the other for only $5 more. They have a good selection of meats, veggies, and others. The app selection isn't my favorite compared to other restaurants but still varied. And the sauce bar is always stocked. If you're hungry, this is the place to go!

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    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ
    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ
    Volcano Hot Pot & BBQ

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    Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - BBQ Sauce

    Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que

    3.9(542 reviews)
    4.6 miMetroWest, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Not bad for BBQ near a tourist area. The service was great with the cashier giving some great…read moresuggestions for me as a first time visitor. The restaurant also offers plenty of room to stay and enjoy your food both indoors and outdoors. It was way too hot so decided to get mine to go. The plate is massive! Lots for chopped brisket and fries. Toast was soggy due to the condensation from the meat so just ok for me. The beans were sweet and smokey, an unexpected treat. The mac & cheese was dry. Didn't care for it. The Brisket - very good. Fell apart. However, I would have preferred it not chopped but sliced instead but still very tasty. And get the sweet BBQ sauce. Adds some depth to the meat. Overall, not bad. Solid 7/10 for me. Give it a go if you're in the area and looking for some quick smoked goodness.

    The service was great and the prices were fair. Cute little space that was too crowded…read more However the food was okay at best. It definitely wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special either. The brisket wasn't as juicy as I would've liked. The fries were okay. Wish they were seasoned crinkle cut. The Mac and cheese was downright terrible. Like watered down velveeta. The barbecue sauce was so necessary because otherwise everything else tasted the same. Their sauces were good but again not anything unique. I probably wouldn't return unless I couldn't get bbq elsewhere.

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    Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Outside seating

    Outside seating

    Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Bubbalou's BBQ Sauce

    Bubbalou's BBQ Sauce

    Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Front of restaurant

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    Front of restaurant

    Mission BBQ - Moist Brisket

    Mission BBQ

    4.5(245 reviews)
    5.4 miOrlando International Airport
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    Thank you veterans!!! And thank you Mission BBQ for supporting "the brave men and women who have…read moresworn to protect and serve Our Communities and Our Country." This restaurant truly puts our soldiers, firefighters, police officers and first responders first and offers delicious and amazing bbq (and more) on their menu and let me tell you, it's some of the best in the area! Super friendly and hardworking staff with a positive attitude and giving their best to their customers. Upon asking one of the staff members about their job, "I LOVE working here!" was their response. Appreciated the positive vibes and energy. The interior is cozy, relaxing, and so much to look at on their walls. There is a very nice seating area outside (with umbrellas) that can be enjoyed, weather permitting. Truly American with a southern flair and great country music playing while you enjoy an amazing meal! With a small donation to support our heroes, you get their American Heroes Cup and and by the way, when in season, strawberry shortcake (homemade) is "to die for!" You won't be disappointed!

    Good BBQ - Big restaurant. Good for big groups. We were just in town for a connecting flight and…read morestopped by .... was pretty good! Got an assortment of meats and ALL were very good & moist. They have a variety of sauces, but honestly it wasn't needed. Definitely try them though as they were tasty! Clean establishment and super friendly staff! Would I go back? Sure...

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    Mission BBQ - Seating and counter

    Seating and counter

    Mission BBQ
    Mission BBQ - Front of the South Semaron location.

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    Front of the South Semaron location.

    Sonny's BBQ - bbq - Updated September 2026

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