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    Wakoola Bar & Grill

    4.0 (42 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    The food was average hut the prices are high for what you get. The service was slow.

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    Love coming here when I'm in the area food is always good and delicious and the staff is very friendly

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    Good food and you don't need to even leave the resort! Good selection of beers and other beverages.

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    Great atmosphere, friendly service. Observed family-friendly activities with guests at the pool. Fun place to mingle.

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    7 years ago

    Great food! Friendly Staff! I have eaten here multiple times during various stays at The Fountains in Orlando. Enjoy!

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    7 years ago

    Had drinks there. Has entertainment that was very fun for all ages. Staff was friendly and drinks were great.

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    Good food and drinks. Nice atmosphere and convenient when staying at the resort, especially if you have kids playing in or around the pool.

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    10 years ago

    Your typical pool restaurant. We tried the nachos, wings, salads, fries, and spinach and artichoke dip. All very good.

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    Family oriented bar and grill with great food. Shane, the manager is great and very friendly.

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    7 years ago

    Awesome pool bar with great food. Really enjoyed my stay at the resort and hanging at the pool bar was the highlight.

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    Good food and friendly staff! Fun environment around the pool and food is served quickly and efficiently. Will definitely go back.

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    Awesome atmosphere! Lots of fun activities. I met a nice guy name Ludwig and he had a really nice cup.

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    Service was great, Drinks were cold, Friendly conversation in a great poolside setting.

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    Great location for a drink next to the pool! Quick service and friendly staff!

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    Smokemade Meats + Eats

    Smokemade Meats + Eats

    4.4
    (215 reviews)
    12.5 mi
    $$

    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.

    Great food love their smoke made meats and their sides are equally awesome!!…read moreGo early they sell out quickly Nice to go restaurant

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    Smokemade Meats + Eats
    Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!
    Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!
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    Kai Kai BBQ

    Kai Kai BBQ

    4.2
    (183 reviews)
    13.3 mi
    $$

    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!

    Was so excited to finally make it over to Mills Market! I had no idea there were multiple Michelin…read morespots in here, and though the inside is on the small side, we were able to snag a table. I'd recommend maybe coming on the early side for better seating! Kai Kai was our main focus for this visit, so we tried a little of everything! Dumpling and soup dumplings were good, but the soup dumplings had great flavor and really stood out! Fried rice was a great staple, and the ribs were well liked by the group. My favorite was the beef chow fun - the flavor was awesome on the beef and noodles! My only note is that for the price point, I'd love to have seen a bit more beef in the entree, but I'd still return just for this dish!

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    Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings
    Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings
    Our roast pork bun on the inside
    Our roast pork bun on the inside
    Honey, barbecue pork and honey barbecue chicken with white rice and bok choy

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    Honey, barbecue pork and honey barbecue chicken with white rice and bok choy
    Smoke & Donuts

    Smoke & Donuts

    4.5
    (239 reviews)
    13.8 mi
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    Omg! This is the best BBQ in town. It's not like any other BBQ place. All the other ones I've been…read moreto taste the same. This here is fresh and made everyday. This is not a chain restaurant. The walk inside transports you to a vintage world that is now lost in the past. Very cool and nostalgic feeling. Staff are super nice and work together as a team to get the orders out to the customers. A little bit of a wait but it is worth it, trust me! Satisfaction filled me with a blissful warm belly. They serve you enough that you can finish but you will leave content not stuffed to the point where you just can't move or breath. Can't wait to return for a second round of tender juicy meats with amazing sides to accompany the main dishes.

    This place was a good barbecue place and the food is still good with some caveats. But someone…read morewatched the Bear and is trying to turn a barbecue hotspot to a restaurant. Out front they have Michelin 2026 on their sign. They're now a sit down restaurant inside of with a vinyl DJ playing jazz. The food is still good, but the atmosphere is a horrible mismatch. I can't even get my own refill of iced tea you have to have your waitress take your plastic cup while you hold your straw to get a refill. I was told to wait at the bar to place an order. Then I stood there for two minutes before being asked if I wanted a menu. Then I waited to place an order. The bartender informed me that he has to make a couple drinks before he can get to my iced tea ( self service wouldn't have this issue) . When I got my to-go iced tea, I had to find my own straw ( once again not an issue with self service). Food was ready to go fast enough. But as I waited the clash of a barbecue place with everyone trying to be upscale when they have anime playing on the TV that you can't hear because they're blaring jazz. The worst part was the cornbread I got was about an inch and a half diameter cupcake. I don't know what they charged me for the cornbread, but it was too much for the Costco free sample size of cornbread I got. I felt like I just ordered the cornbread small plate at an American themed European restaurant. Aside from the cornbread, they do know how to do their food well but they have no direction. Please get rid of the liquor license you only need beer. Get rid of the DJ. Make your cornbread in a pan or a skillet and make it big enough that one hand eating is challenging. This should be an all American barbecue place where it's Fourth of July every day.

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    Donuts!
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    This amazing Paris street vendor (I think it's called). Our fave item of the night!
    This amazing Paris street vendor (I think it's called). Our fave item of the night!
    Vanilla Sprinkle and Vanilla Donut (not overly sweet, love a classic cake donut)

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    Vanilla Sprinkle and Vanilla Donut (not overly sweet, love a classic cake donut)
    The Polite Pig

    The Polite Pig

    4.2
    (2k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    We were at Disney Springs and decided to grab dinner at The Polite Pig. The line was pretty long,…read morebut it actually moved along fairly quickly. When we ordered, we were also told they offer a military discount, which was definitely a nice surprise. After ordering, we were shown to our table and luckily there were enough seats for our whole family because the place was pretty busy. We went with the Butcher Board and got the street corn and sweet tots for our sides. The pulled pork, prime brisket, and smoked chicken were all cooked really well. I thought the meat could have used a little more seasoning, but they have a self-serve BBQ sauce station with different sauces, so we tried a few of those and they definitely helped add some extra flavor. Overall, I would definitely come here again.

    The Polite Pig at Disney Springs is good quick service option for barbecue restaurants on Disney…read moreproperty. The ordering process is simple, you place your order with the cashier at the front. During the dinner rush, expect a long line, but it moves at a steady pace. If you visit during off peak hours, ordering is much quicker. After placing your order, you find a table, and a server brings your food directly to you. For our meal, we ordered: Ribs - They had a rich smoky flavor with a perfectly seasoned dry rub, and the barbecue sauce added just the right amount of sweetness and tang. Brisket - The brisket was cooked perfectly with a flavorful bark on the outside and a moist, tender center. Every bite was packed with smoky goodness and melted in your mouth. Sliced Turkey - The sliced turkey was surprisingly moist and full of flavor. It had a light smoky taste and was anything but dry, making it an excellent choice alongside the other meats. What impressed me most was how quickly our food arrived, even with the restaurant being busy. Everything came out hot, fresh, and beautifully presented. The staff was friendly, the dining area was clean, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. If you're visiting Disney Springs and craving quality barbecue without the wait of a table service restaurant, The Polite Pig is an excellent choice. I would definitely eat here again.

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    Bar area
    Pulled Pork Sandwich
    Pulled Pork Sandwich
    Crispy Bussell Sprouts

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    Crispy Bussell Sprouts
    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill

    Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill

    4.6
    (123 reviews)
    25.8 mi
    $$

    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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    Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and ribs.
    Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and ribs.
    Picture of one of their meat bowls
    Picture of one of their meat bowls
    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)
    14.0 mi

    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

    Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que

    3.9
    (542 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    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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    Outside seating
    Outside seating
    Bubbalou's BBQ Sauce
    Bubbalou's BBQ Sauce
    Front of restaurant

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    Front of restaurant
    Mission BBQ

    Mission BBQ

    4.5
    (245 reviews)
    11.7 mi
    $$

    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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    Seating and counter
    Seating and counter
    Mission BBQ
    Front of the South Semaron location.

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    Front of the South Semaron location.

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