Lunch was included as part of the Airboat ride, we were all hungry after and had an OK meal here…read more The worst part was almost everything was over-salted and what would have been a good burger and fries was ruined by the overly generous dosing of salt. For future customers I would order with no salt and add to your own taste. The potato salad also had something like sour cream and onions added to it that was too strong in flavor and we only had a couple bites before throwing the rest away. You order at the gift shop which is nice and air conditioned but you eat in an enclosed outdoor space with a fan. Pulled Pork Sandwich: The beans I got as sides were really good, the bun was a nice soft brioche and you can choose your toppings so I added lettuce and pickles to help cut some of the saltiness. It's a pretty meat-packed sandwich and tasted fine. Hot Dog: This was a lot bigger than normal and perfect for our kids to split. Tasted great.

We came here for lunch after we did the Boggy Airboat tour since it is conveniently located at the…read morelocation. I believe you can order food here without having tickets to the airboat rides (but double-check that before you come). You order inside at the gift shop at a cash register. They have menus right by the line to check out the menu before ordering. The woman at the register was nice. We settled on ordering BLTs and ribs. I'm a huge BLT fan, and this one was really good! The ribs were also good. They supply a few different types of bbq sauce, and they each were good, but I preferred the spicy one. Also, the BLTs were really big, and you can easily split them between two people. We sat outside, which was the only seating option. It was an indoor/outdoor space, but open so let's say plenty of bugs were flying around. I would eat here again if we were coming to do the airboat tour.

Small spot with big bold flavors. Serving bbq and home made recipes. Delightful and tasty…read more There last day was the 17th of this month. We truly enjoyed it. And we will miss it.

Cute place! You order at the counter and then they will bring the food out. We got the sampler so…read moreit came with ribs, chicken, pulled pork and pulled brisket ,three sides (beans, coleslaw and corn casserole), and 4 pieces of Texas toast. We ate in and brought the food out pretty quick! Everything was delicious, the bbq sauce came on the side. The ribs and the pulled pork were my favorite! All the sides were delicious. Best bbq in the area!

Great service! Good food! Cool atmosphere!…read more The French toast was good. I think it was missing powdered sugar, but it didn't need it. The Brisket Scramber was supposed to come with scrambled eggs, but she asked how hubby wanted them cooked. They came out scrambled eggs, so she gave him a side of over easy for the error. There were TVs and a digital jukebox. The music played but not overly loud for the morning hours. We will be back another time for dinner!

This spot use to be called something else. Still almost the same set up. Just the register moved…read morespots. We didn't dine in. However for a weeknight it was quiet. We went and ordered to go as we wanted to check the place out. A pound of brisket $30 later. We did ask if they had fatty brisket and that we would get a pound. The lady went and asked if they had any. She said they did. Didn't wait very long and went about our business. Went home opened up. And I guess I shouldnt have high expectations but the brisket wasn't really fatty and it was dry. We got Carolina sauce and regular bbq. We didn't really enjoy the brisket and threw away some of the pieces because they were overly dry. Definitely won't be back and honestly, i don't understand establishments that really just sell people things that are not up to par. If you don't have the meats or it doesn't look fresh. Why would you even sell it? Like I'm pretty sure if they saw what they served us, they probably wouldn't eat it either. Also, I should've known coming in around 6/630pm I would get the bottom of the barrel meats.

Thanks to Yelp! I was able to find a restaurant to fulfill my craving for some delicious ribs in…read morethe area! I was about 25 minutes away, when I took my family here, and they were wondering where we were going, but let me tell you, they were not disappointed by the food, service and the surround area. When we arrived, it seemed like a downtown area that was kind of chill because it was a Tuesday early evening. Barely any traffic around and tons of open parking, especially right in front to the restaurant. From the front I noticed some funny signs, a patio that was wide open for seating, yard games and a nice cozy dive bar vibe. When we went inside, we were immediately greeted at the counter by our server. It was not busy, there was actually only one customer sitting at the bar. The bar has about 6 seats and has TVs to watch and the restaurant if filled with tons of cool Classic Rock pictures, memorabilia and quotes. It was just the vibe we needed to just hang as a family. The server allowed us to pick any table we wanted. We ordered margaritas. They were delicious. We also has the RIBS, okra, mac & cheese, potato salad, some greens, cornbread, brisket, grilled cheese sandwich and fries. EVERYTHING, including the SERVICE was on point; we left well fed, satisfied and happy we found this place to eat tonight. To walk off the food , there is a park right across the street. At the park you will find food trucks for dessert, like ice cream on a hot day. There's also a walking trail and a play ground for the kiddos. There was an area where people were fishing off the doc. I saw an area where people also get married and a facility for our veterans. I included some pictures of what I saw along my way after I left the restaurant for people looking for things to do in the area with a family and/or friends. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend you stop by this restaurant for some good eats, drinks and just a place to relax and have a good time. There's also service is great and the area is filled with things to do afterwards. Thank me later.

I seriously can't wait to be back at Big John's! Let me tell you 5 reasons why we WILL be back:…read more 1. Our waitress was absolutely the sweetest. Lindsay gets a special shout-out for being kind, caring, and attentive! What a ray of sunshine! She was so excited when she arrived with my dessert (she made a brownie sundae just for me). It was everything you would want in a sweet treat. A perfectly warm brownie and cold vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream just hits, and they do it right! 2. The. Meats. Were. GREAT. I got the sampler sliders and my boyfriend got the sampler platter. The slider buns were perfect and even toasted a bit which added major bonus points for me. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Brisket was peppery and perfect. Ribs were also veryyyy tenderrrrrr. You can tell the food is made with love. All I could do was smile as I ate my lunch, knowing I have an amazing bbq spot so close to me. 3. The corn nuggets were SO GOOD and SO comforting. Crispy, sweet, and perfect. I eyed the menu before going, and these caught my eye immediately. They did not disappoint. I can't wait to have them again! 4. The sauces were FIRE. The sweet and the crimson were perfect to us. 5. Who doesn't like 80s Rock and Roll?! Its one of those places that make you feel at home. The location is perfect, as well. Lakefront is a great place to dily dally while you digest the deliciousness. Rock on, Big John!!

My husband was craving burnt ends and I was in the area. Ordered online-so easy- picked up inside…read more There is a curbside option but I was a little early. The lady who helped me was super sweet and packed up our food quickly. While I waited I noticed some beautiful desserts in the cold case- next time. Food was fresh and plentiful. Cornbread was my fav. Fun Fact- Jimmy Bears turns into a Comedy Club on the weekends.

We recently moved to the area and have been eager to try new places! We love barbecue, but it can…read morebe hard to find a good barbecue spot! We happen to stumble upon Jimmy Bears BBQ and are glad we had the opportunity to try it! We came on a Friday night around 6pm, expecting the restaurant to be packed but as we walked in we quickly realized we were the only patrons there. During our time there we never saw anyone else come in either. We ordered our food to-go, and it came out relatively quickly! We felt the price was on par with similar restaurants, and very fair for the amount of food you received The food itself was overall decent. There were some items that we really enjoyed, like the Mac and cheese, three blind mice sandwich, and the Alabama white sauce!! Other items like the green beans or pulled brisket left us wanting more. The green beans did not taste fresh, and the brisket lacked seasoning/flavor. There were also a lot of fried elements like the tater tots, onion rings or even the mozzarella sticks on the three blind mice sandwich, which we feel like were all decent and not too greasy, but also know those are easy things to make regardless of where you're at! The staff was very friendly at the restaurant! They were available if we had questions, and got our food out quickly to us. The ambiance of the restaurant was a little out of date and worn. You could definitely tell this establishment/building has been here for awhile with little to no updates over the years. A few updates to the space I think would really transform it and make it look like it belongs in 2023 not 1993. We do see ourselves coming back in the future, as we saw a few other menu items we are curious about trying!

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.

Good pulled pork sandwich with good collards and great Mac and cheese. The banana nut bread was…read morehomemade and was very good, tasted like good family reunion food and the smoked oak flavor on the pork was perfect. Wouldn't give it anything less than 5 stars.

The food was great. The BBQ beans were amazing. The service was good. It has an old Florida…read moreambiance to it. Great place. We will be back.

The environment in the restaurant was nice and Uncle Tony's has very kind and friendly staff that…read moreadd an amazing touch to the experience there. The food was amazing! The flavors in all the food were outstanding. Overall 10/10 spot to eat at.

Awesome food!! Try it today.great people and great food!!! Mmmmmmm I've tried alot but they are…read moregreat!!!

The food was good, but man this place was expensive. Most BBQ places I've been to give you TONS of…read morefood and sides. For $35 this was all we got. We ended up splitting this and then leaving and getting twice the amount of meat and food for less at Texas Roadhouse. lol. The BBQ was good though! But I wouldn't recommend it due to the price.

It's really delicious barbecue. The pulled pork was…read moredelicious as was the brisket. I don't order brisket outside of Texas where we used to live but my son talked me into it. It was juicy and tender. Loved all the sauces. I asked for a Cole slaw, a potato salad and a beans, but got two potato salads, but it was like no other potato salad I had ever had so it was all good. Made with Parmesan and dill with roasted red potatoes. Very nice and different. Ate outside with the dog in the stroller and they had a nice breeze with fans moving the air. I do find the sides a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for I suppose. Would definitely return to try everything I witnessed on other diner's plates . Delicious barbecue. I don't think I have ever said that in Florida. Add some fried okra and you would have me for life!

- Steven B's BBQ Checklist - 1. Great Yelp reviews. Check!…read more2. Privately owned business. Check! 3. Smoker on site. Check! 4. Makes their own sauces. Check! It's been a couple of years since I last reviewed them. Let's see how they handled lunch today. Ratings- Almost 300 reviews from the two big review sites with an average of 4.6! That's damn fine! Arriving- Off the beaten track a couple of miles off US Route 27. Let your GPS do its thing. Limited parking but it works, Ambience- Teeny, tiny neat & clean place. A tiny patio. Three picnic tables near the front door. Seating inside for maybe 10 and a small patio. There is a counter for ordering and paying. The menu is on the wall, and I have posted a picture including prices. Customer Service- I've never had a problem on many visits. You order. You pay. You get a smile. Five minutes later it comes out, and you get another smile. Simple and painless. Food- For this meal I ordered a Brisket Platter. My doctor said my cholesterol was a little low, so my sides were fries and corn nuggets. The brisket is pictured before I added their homemade mustard sauce. It was a solid no frills lunch. Crispy sides and savory, lean meat. At 11:15 on a Wednesday there were a dozen folks ordering so they must be doing something right. Conclusion- If you are blowing through the middle of Highlands County and craving some Q for a quick lunch, this would satisfy!

Ordered pulled pork and chicken. Wasn't impressed one bit. The chicken was rubbery And the pork…read morewas dry. The baked beans were good. And the Mac-n-cheese wasn't anything to rave about. It's hard to find good bbq around here. The service was quick and efficient. Sadly the food was not worth the price paid. Lesson learned.