First visit to Polk City Barbeque and it is worth coming back to. We ordered a Grilled Cheese &…read moreBrunswick 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). The dining room is medium size with tables for two, four and 6. They offer dine in and carry out also. For our first visit, we really enjoyed this and will return!

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

Mouth watering ribs and various sauces. The hushpuppies were very tasty and a big portion…read more Definitely stop here for great tasting BBQ and very nice staff!

Was in the area and saw so many cars outside it and figured it had to be good. Unbeknownst to us,…read moreit is mainly a take away place, they do offer some covered seating if you choose to stay. Easy to read menu with photos hang about boasting their lunch/dinner selections. We dined on ribs, chicken, Philly Cheesesteak, fries and Mac and cheese. Everything was outstanding, plentiful and delicious. The staff could not have been more accommodating, checking on is to make sure everything was right, they even offered an upgraded selection when they were out of onion rings. I so look forward to another visit soon. May try there other location up the street. Enjoy!

Man, I wish I could give this spot a better review because I loved the feel of the old-school 'que…read moreplace and the service was terrific...but the food was rather bland and tasteless and many of our dishes went without finishing them. I ordered a spare rib plate with sides of fries and mac-n-cheese. The dish also came with a piece of garlic bread. To start, the ribs were a bit tough and hardly had any smoke or bark flavors. I love a rib that requires some "chew" to get them off the bone, but the toughness mentioned was not of that variety. Bottled sauces (on the tables) were alright, but nothing special. I will say the seasoned fries and gooey mac-n-cheese were both good. Lastly, the garlic bread had very little seasoning on it, more like a dry piece of toast really. Had heard such good things, but this visit really disappointed me and my (extended) family who also had similar feelings about the meals they had chosen.

Smokin' Jim's really hits the mark for classic Southern comfort food. I've been coming here since I…read morewas a kid! The ribs are tender with a perfectly subtle smoky flavor that doesn't overpower the meat. Their collard greens are seasoned beautifully and balance out the sweetness of the cornbread. The egg rolls are crispy on the outside, loaded on the inside, and pair perfectly with the sweet dipping sauce. Overall, a great mix of flavor, texture, and soul. Also, make sure you check out their weekly specials on social media like "All-You-Can-Eat" Ribs on Fridays!

Best place for lovers and gizzards. Not too salty…read more Service is fast and very laid back

Delicious and affordable lunch after Legoland! The portion size was large. There was enough left…read morefor dinner too Decor reminds me of the 1960s

With a highly rated place in walking distance from my AirBnb, I decided to give this place a shot…read morefor dinner. The interior of the restaurant was definitely bigger than I thought it would be, with plenty of seating for you to enjoy your food in. The staff was friendly but not all too helpful with reccomendations on portion sizes. I ended up ordering 1/4 pound of brisket and a side of baked beans. It came 2 slices of texas toast. I did like the fact that you had a choice of how your food was prepared, be it sliced or chunks and fatty or lean. The brisket was cooked perfectly and the sauces definitely added to the overall flavor. I was definitely happy with the size of the baked beans side amd ended up finishing the leftover I had of this later that night! It was a nice place to eat at and quick ticket time is always appreciated!

The Smokin' Ox is a staple for local BBQ in Polk County. Clayton and his team are always offering…read morespecials like burnt ends and strawberry short cake. The dry rubbed ribs with their house seasoning pair well with all 3 sauces - sweet,spicy or mustard based sauce. Brisket can be ordered sliced or chopped & lean or fatty based on preference of wanting a cut from the flat or point end of the brisket. We enjoy the sliced, lean brisket but also really enjoy the chopped brisket paired on top of the fat fries w / ranch & jalapeños! The brisket is moist and fork tender, we always order a 1 lb. portion so we have extra for later. The sides are well seasoned & flavor packin', never lackin! From creamy 5 cheese mac to turnip greens & green beans...they don't disappoint! If you're in the area and looking for a local gem then look no further. Come in hungry and leave happy! Just tell Clayton and his family that Cam sent ya.

The brewery has a glass wall behind the bar that lets visitors see directly into the brewing area…read morewhere the beer is made onsite. The beer was very good. My favorite was their Scottish Ale. I ordered a cider as well, which was actually a guest tap from Blake's, but I appreciated that they had a cider option available. My boyfriend enjoyed his flights and the staff was wonderful and personable. Hands down, I'd say it was worth the stop.

Great spot! We had to wait around till opening time at 4 but it was worth it. Great selection of…read morebrews. Lovely outside area to enjoy them and all the folks, servers, other patrons were so friendly and welcoming!

BBQ done right. Was passing through Lakeland and decided to stop by and try this place, I was on a…read moremission for good Ribs. Well you can tell when you have found a good BBQ spot when there ribs fall off the bone and do not need any sauce. But tried their special sauces they had on the table and Holly cow were they good. Fantastic food and was greeted with a smile at the front desk from Nici who took care of me. The atmosphere was very cool and felt like a BBQ spot. Why only 3.3 stars is amazing to me and I believe they deserve 5 because I finally found a place who does BBQ right.

Excellent food, service and hospitality. Convenient location. Roomy dining room!…read more We got brisket and redneck nachos for Tuesday night dinner

Delicious, fresh food and great service! We made the one-hour drive to try The Pantry based on…read morereviews and it was well worth the trip. They have an extensive menu and bring fresh biscuits with flavored butters (vanilla cinnamon and banana strawberry!) to start your meal. We split the garlic-breaded cheese curds for an appetizer, and I had the southern chicken salad while my husband had a cheeseburger and fries. We both agreed that The Pantry does classics well, and we'll be back to try other tasty menu items. Add to the good food that our server, Victoria, was friendly and shared how much she enjoys working with the team and the owner, David. It shows when a staff builds a positive environment, and we appreciated their efforts. Thanks for a great meal - and the snickerdoodles!

Enjoyed my visit here. Came at a quiet time, so it was very…read morechill. Food was good, nothing amazing. In hindsight... i wish i had ordered the swt potato fries, as my friend did, and they were awesome. I ordered a Caesar salad.... Good, not great. More croutons than lettuce. So much for the healthy option. Overall.. good, not great.