The food is exceptional. Everything is homemade, including the sides -- delicious and so much better than the ordinary BBQ! Ambiance is fun inside and out. Service is warm and friendly -- Cassie and Miriam were excellent. read more

The food was great, tender and juicy. Get 4 stars for the lack is smoke flavor. But that just me, use to my husband Tx smoked BBQ. Service was fantastic very helpful and ambiance bar/grill restaurant. You can eat inside or outside, which is nice in the evenings. Definitely will be back when in the area. read more

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So disappointed! The ribs were so dry, chewy and absolutely bland. The meat texture was as if someone had heated them in the microwave... leathery. As for the sides, the twisted corn was decent, but watery, and the mac and cheese had no flavor at all :-( I spent 50$ on under-seasoned, overcooked food. I will not return. Two stars because the person who handed me my order was very nice, it was ready fast, and the cornbread was good. read more

food was just okay. there was a long piece of hair in the cheeseburger. ran out of french fries. had to ask for utensils. received wrong side dish. read more

I have been to Twisted Pit twice & not only was the BBQ (all of it....really) prepared the way bbq is supposed to be but the service staff could not be more polite & quick! Never had to wait for the waiter to stop by and they even brought our dog a cold water. Highly recommend Twisted Pit BBQ read more

The decor is on point, backyard bbq, with patio tables. As you walk in, you are greeted and given a menu. Follow the wall to line up to order your pint or quart of sides and then choose meat. Think cafeteria style. As a family of four, we ordered pint of cucumber coleslaw (unique twist and delish!), pint of beans, quart of Mac n cheese (gooey), pulled pork, and turkey. I really enjoyed the coleslaw and the pork. My son really liked the turkey. We pretty much finished everything except the Mac n cheese. The only thing i didn't like was the banana pudding. It was too runny. Bonus, kids get free slushies. read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Pulled pork, turkey, pineapple cucumber coleslaw, beans, mac n cheese, and banana pudding. - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

We decided to try the new twisted pit bbq place and it was a delightful first time experience. The inside is very family friendly and lots to look at. At the time we went you walked through the order line and chose what you wanted. Then you paid and everyone was very helpful getting your drink and such. Once the food was ready they brought it to our table. Everything had a great flavor and was freshly prepared and served! It's a fun place to eat at! read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Brisket and street corn - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

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Best BBQ in the area and I actually liked the Texas style queue before they changed it to sit down. The only thing missing is more smoke so you smell like Texas BBQ. The flavors and there in the meats and killer sides. Brisket has enough smoke and is tender. The corn is my favorite side. Adding tacos was a smart move. The nana pudding is also great. Excellent price point and service is always solid. You will enjoy it for dine in or take-out. The picnic tables are classic Texas. read more

first off, we walked in and were warmly greeted by our friendly bartender who made us feel right at home. I ordered the ranch water which i opted to have their spicy version, as well as the wings and chicken sliders on happy hour. they have all different types of bbq sauces which were all amazing, and our wings were crispy and amazing! can't wait to go back for more! read more

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I tried this place with my husband for the first time. The service was great they explained us their dishes and let us try sample before purchasing it. The inside felt like I was having a nice picnic inside , which was nice since it was hot outside. The sausage was really good also the ribs. I wasn't so crazy with the blueberry cobbler but at least I gave it try. I would come back with friends here . read more

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Finally, authentic BBQ in Florida! We have tried BBQ from all over. Having lived in Texas, finding good BBQ is hard, and this place understood the assignment. Customer service was amazing, and Kyle was amazing. He had great recommendations and such a pleasant personality. Ambiance is really chill, it feels like you are at a backyard BBQ! Highly recommend.. If you like real BBQ read more

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Service is just as good as the food. The staff were all so welcoming, helpful and friendly. The food was yummy, and I'm looking forward to going back. Thank you ladies for your awesome service! read more

We had dinner here yesterday after work. The first thing is the atmosphere for a BBQ restaurant was comfortable and fit the bill. The prices were normal for Sarasota. The staff was very helpful and I think that is a good idea so new patrons understand the system of ordering etc. We ordered brisket, brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, potato salad, and the cookie. The brisket was good and a large enough portion, the pork sandwich with some of those delicious pickles and onions they put on the side was very good, the potato salad was decent, the coleslaw was great, the Mac and cheese was tasty (thank you for not overcooking the pasta), and the cookie was delicious. Overall the food was good. The variety of sauces on table added some goodness to the entrees. I don't eat BBQ every day but I've eaten my share over the years, and that being said I might make this my go to for now. Appetizers 8.5 Entree 8.0 Dessert 9.0 Table sauces 9.0 Service 9.0 Atmosphere 9.0 read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

We needed this in LWR! We sat outside on a beautiful night and the food was all fantastic! Service was great too! You order through a select your meats and sides assembly line and pay at the end of the line. The brisket was moist and flavorful and my turkey was the best smoked turkey I've had! Hubby had potato salad and Mac- n- cheese sides. He loved it all! I had Green beans and Turkey and I loved it! My only request would be for them to install a fountain soda machine because they only sell can soda. Obviously that's won't stop us from coming back. Delicious! read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - BBQ sauce options- original, sweet, spicy, Alabama style and Mustard base - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

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Great BBQ and amazing service. Will visit again when in the area. Cute little BBQ joint!

Stop what you're doing and head to Twisted Barbecue on Main Street. They just launched a new burger and it is officially the best in Sarasota. Even my burger-expert friend gave it a perfect score. You can tell they put a lot of thought into this new menu addition. Absolutely delicious! 10/10. #TwistedBarbecue #SarasotaFoodies #NewMenu #BurgerHeaven read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Two burgers and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

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There are a lot of opinions when it comes to what makes for good BBQ. It seems hard for BBQ restaurants to get consistently solid reviews because tastes vary so widely. We visited Twisted Pit the other night with friends we often eat out with. Our thoughts were completely aligned. This is a fabulous addition to the LWR food scene. It felt local and homey inside (in the best way) with the picnic tables, but the bar was super cool and I could definitely see myself grabbing dinner there if I was solo. The staff were amazing. Everyone we encountered was friendly, had good recommendations, and seemed to care about our experience. The food was great too and served in a fun way that made eating a little bit of an adventure. This is exactly the kind of place locals need to support. When a restaurant and its staff care that much about my experience, I am all in. read more

Meh, It was ok. Small portions of brisket, dry, no discernible smoke ring or bark. Ribs were under smoked, again, not much bark, more chew than I would have liked. Not looking fur fall off the bone, but should have been more tender. Sauce's were ok. Corn bread was good. The corn was very good. Nicely seasoned and tasted fresh. read more

First time trying twisted pit so this will be short until more data is accumulated. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! super impressed with this place and we stopped in on a whim. I will be back and I hope the food is just as good and the quality stays the same. The restaurant was clean and even more impressive.. the bathrooms were clean. No paper toilet ring but it was clean. They even had Halloween decorations up which I loved. They will see me again Ill update after a few visits read more

Nothing wow about this place, serving sizes differ... why. A can of coke $3, sides Mac cheese ok, slaw good. Brisket small portions and fatty.. good Maybe this is good enough for LWR. read more

This has quickly become one of my favorites, even has me considering moving to the area (it's an hour's drive, but worth it!). The brisket is great, I love the sausage- regular and jalapeño- and I order the smoked turkey by the pound (to take for lunches during the week). Then there's the sides, cream corn and collard greens so good and I've never had a bad serving. The service is great, and the cobbler or pie is a "must not miss" (didn't even make it home -I got it to go) read more

I've been looking for a great bbq place since I moved here. Most places smother the meat in too much sauce. At twisted you can order no sauce and select from about 5 different sauces at the table. Corn bread is fantastic! Great service, good prices. read more

Excellent! Went there today for the first time and this place is it! The menu is self explanatory and wow the food choices are great,tasty,fresh authentic and flavorful. Order the ribs and turkey,it was moist and just cooked to perfection. The sides: Potato salad,the pineapple cucumber salad was delightful and the corn to dye for! Coleslaw was very good as well. Sampled the blueberry/peach cobbler,it wash warm and fresh! Good selection of draft beer! I am a fan,we will return often,great addition to Main Street LWR read more

My husband and I decided to try the restaurant when we passed by it. We hadn't seen it before. We had a great experience. The ambience was cute and casual. The waitress was super nice and helpful. They had a lot choices on the menu. We both had the shredded pork. My husband had the sandwich and I had the plate. Lots of choices for beer. I guess the only slightly flaw, was the music was quite loud. Look forward to going back. read more

We have been here twice this summer and are so impressed with the food and service! The beef brisket is cooked to perfection: tender with the perfect smoke bark. The pineapple cucumber salad is so refreshing but we all raved about their creamy Mac and cheese. Sooooo good! The staff is very friendly and attentive and made both visits pleasant. The picnic style tables and restaurant decor were a good fit. We will be back next time we want some amazing BBQ! read more

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Well, I think I found my new fave bbq spot. We tried Twisted Pit over the weekend, and everything we ordered was amazing. I had a pulled pork sandwich with smoked pineapple, my husband had a Philly, and both were so good and piled high with delicious smoked meat! Even the sides (we had mac n cheese, green beans, and street corn) were fantastic. Chef Evan and the staff are so friendly and gave us samples of the brisket - juicy and tender! Definitely adding this one to our faves list. Even though we had take-out, there was ample picnic-style seating inside and outside. The only issue was parking, but I feel that is an issue with all LWR Main Street spots. read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Outdoor bench seating and take-out. - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Twisted Pig BBQ is one of those spots that makes you glad it's local. The brisket is smoky and tender, the pulled pork is full of flavor, and the sauces let you mix it up without drowning the meat. Big portions, fair prices, and food that actually leaves you satisfied. But what really makes it special is the people. This is a locally owned place where the owners and staff care about the community. They remember you, they check in without hovering, and you can tell they're proud of what they're building here. If you're in Lakewood Ranch, skip the chains and stop in. Good food, good people, and money that stays right here in the neighborhood. read more

Staff is excellent! Great service! Very friendly and relaxed. Picnic ambiance. Fun vibe. Food is excellent. Great place to check out for sure! read more

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I've had better my ribs were burnt and dried out they never should have been severed Mac n cheese had no flavor no one ever ask me for a refill on my iced tea best part of my meal was the cornbread read more

Restaurant review...Twisted Put BBQ on Main. Nice people, fun decor, and really wonderful food. This will be a staple go to for us!! Thought out recipes pay off. My hubby said it was the best Slaw he's ever had! And, love the country music. The only flaw was that they could use ceiling fans. Great job read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

OMG, finally, a place where I could have delicious ribs. All the sides were very tasty. The smoked pineapple and cucumber salad was an interesting yet tasty combination. The entire staff was very friendly and attentive. Love the decor; family oriented. Overall, a very nice experience. read more

Best bbq in Sarasota or manatee counties by far. Doesn't hurt that it's a nice place, with friendly staff. Especially the bar tender! I'll be making this a regular stop. read more

Decided to eat here today in conjunction with a car show going on there. Our server, Cassie, was very friendly and attentive and a high spot of the visit . We had a rib plate with jalapeño cheddar sausage with beans, my friend had the pulled pork sandwich with slaw. I found the ribs to be chewy and not a lot of flavor (under seasoned in my opinion). While the beans weren't to my liking, the bread and butter pickles and pickled onions were a good addition. I did enjoy the sausage. My friend's pulled pork sandwich was good as was the slaw. The portion size was adequate and with sweet tea and a coke, the bill was 47.00 plus change with an added tip. This is a fair price in today's culture. I prefer a more " Southern" style barbeque. read more

Just visited for the first time- OUTSTANDING experience! Everything from friendliness to food taste + quality to ambience to cleanliness... loved it all! And the sweet tea ! The staff makes you feel like they actually care about your business- local feel! And my kids love that they get a free slushie! 10/10 recommend! read more

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New spot in Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Not a frequent at LWR Main St, but was told about this spot and wanted to check it out. It's a BBQ joint in an upscale neighborhood, what can go wrong... As soon as you walk in you are being attended to by the staff. Nice picnic tables inside and outside eating. Great for small groups and mid-size groups. I'm sure they can accommodate large groups also. Also has a bar for adult beverages. I had the spare rib plate. Have to say that I was pleasantly surprised on the juiciness and tenderness of the ribs. The plate includes one side. You can order additional side not expensive. I had it with the street corn. Very delicious, fresh esquite. I would just add some type of Tajin, but without it worked. They also have a pineapple cucumber salad, that was a great side. Wife had the pulled pork plate. She was okay with it, but "not the best" she had. Overall the food was great. Definitely another visit will happen. read more

Twisted Pit BBQ - Spare Rib plate - Barbeque Near Me - Lakewood Ranch, Florida

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Smoked turkey was ok but the sandwich fell apart the rib I tasted was Smokey but that was only flavor note. Bartender sort of ignored us.

Tried this place a few times for lunch. Always surprised at how small the meat portions were for the brisket , pulled pork, pulled chicken etc. and they only give one side. Used to BBQ places that pile on the main course , 2 sides (at least) and a platter that looks full. This was way overpriced and will not be coming back. read more

Tonight we had dinner at the twisted pit barbecue in Lakewood Ranch. The server was so sweet and very attentive to her every need. We had the ribs and the pulled pork that were outstanding. Our sides were also amazing. I had the drunken beans and potato salad, very generous servings. The restaurant was very clean, airy and roomie. We would definitely go back. The food was outstanding. The service was amazing. The whole experience was wonderful. I would give it 10 out of 10. read more

First off, let me preface this by saying I went into this with an open mind and was not trying to compare it to anything. However, after ordering, picking up and eating I was not impressed. The restaurant itself is odd, most likely because they started as counter order then went to full service. But you can tell the energy isn't there. Now the important piece, the food! My issue with having that many sides is (A) you tend to lose focus of the meats and (B) unless you're consistent it's a black hole. We ordered the Mac and cheese, coleslaw, collards, and street corn. The Cole slaw was my favorite at 7.5/10, Mac and cheese 6/10, street corn 5/10, collards 3.5/10. The coleslaw was familiar in a sense that it felt like you could get it at any BBQ stand and be satisfied with it. The Mac and cheese was just kind of there, not good not bad just there, not well seasoned it just felt forced. The street corn was corn, cheese and a lot of water, next! The collards were not fun at all. They just sort of tasted like wet kale boiled in broth. Finally! The meats. Let me start this off by saying I pride myself on being able to sniff out good BBQ. I had a combo of brisket marbled, pulled pork, and jalapeño sausage. The star here was the sausage by far! Salty, smoky, would definitely get again! The other 2, not so much. The brisket, while tender was not seasoned and had no smoke flavor. The pulled pork again, no smoke flavor, zero seasoning. Almost had the taste of an oven roasted pork butt. The sauces were decent, my only griff was the Alabama White. Overwhelming apple cider vinegar flavor. Ruined the sauce. Other than that, overall I want this place to do well and i want to try it again! I will be back for a redemption trip! read more

We moved to Sarasota from Austin and were disappointed with the BBQ until we happened upon Twisted Pit. The marbled brisket is cooked perfectly and rivals Franklin's and Black's in Austin. The jalapeno cheddar sausage is on point too. The service is outstanding and the owner is always friendly and accommodating with requests. They also have a great bar. This is our go to for BBQ in Sarasota! read more

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