The meat is so tender and delicious at Willie Jewells. The staff is always nice and helpful. We have always sat at the bar but this time I ordered the kids meal to go. Our favorite order is 3 meats and 2 sides that costs maybe $18 which is an unbelievable deal. I always get some of their BBQ sauce and it's HOT. Not hot tasting, just temperature hot. Ive never had temperature warm BBQ sauce. It's nice because who wants to put cold or even room temperature BBQ sauce on warm meat. I have yet to try their chicken wings but they are next on my list. I also want to mention they have cold beers and living in Florida a cold beer is perfect. They have TVs inside so you can watch a football game while eating their delicious smoked meat while enjoying a cold beer! read more

Willie Jewells BBQ - Kids meal also comes with a Hugh soda! Less than $10 - Barbeque Near Me - The Villages, Florida

I had chicken and brisket. They were both outstanding. You could smell the restaurant before we opened the door. I believe it's a true barbecue place. They also had incredible fried okra. read more

I haven't been here in awhile. But my food this time was better than last time. I ordered a half chicken with 2 sides: coleslaw and baked beans. The sides were delicious and the chicken was moist. Last time my chicken was dry, so I was happy that the chicken was moist. Unfortunately, my corn bread was like a hockey puck and not edible and I had to wait quite a bit for my food, which was unusual. The staff had friends visiting or something and were preoccupied chatting with each other, so maybe that's what slowed things down. Still not my go to BBQ but if I really am craving BBQ and don't want to drive 30 minutes, I will stop in for a bite. read more

First time dining in Willie's, you put your order in at counter, and they bring you your order in minutes, l had a pork sandwich w/ Cole slaw, my wife ordered a 1/2-chicken platter w/potato salad & corn bread. Also delicious. Note: This establishments is owned by veterans & they give Veterans discount, "she failed to give discount. She also forgot to let me know they gave a cash & credit card price!!! read more

I love southern BBQ, and this place feels right. Even before I stepped inside, the smells from the wood burning smoker, jump started my taste buds. The format is counter service, and the staff brings food out to you. I ordered the 2 meat combo with two sides. I went with ribs and sausage, and my two sides were onion rings and Brunswick stew. The ribs were this highlight of the meal, and they were phenomenal. They were flavorful without any sauce, and the meat easily pulled off the bones. I was disappointed with the sausage. I thought it was greasy, and it didn't have that smoky flavor that I was hoping for. The onion rings were okay. The batter on the rings was a little heavy, and didn't add much flavor. I did like the Brunswick stew, and would recommend it. Overall not bad. I definitely would go back for the ribs. read more

Willie Jewells BBQ - Two Meat Platter with 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - The Villages, Florida

Went for an early dinner. The restaurant was small and pretty empty. I could see at least 4 people working, 2 out front and 2 in the kitchen. I ordered the 2 meat/2 side meal. Brisket, sausage, toast, mac n cheese and beans. My order came out quickly, in like 7 minutes. First thing I noticed is everything was luke warm except the toast. The mac n cheese was almost cold. The brisket had an extremely small smoke ring and no fat cap so it was on the edge of almost dry. The sausage didn't appear to be handcrafted... nothing special. The beans tasted a-lot like pork n beans with no smokiness at all. The mac n cheese and the toast was good. The bar b q sauces were great. The staff is young and there seemed to be a-lot of fun and laughing coming from the kitchen. Maybe they will learn to concentrate more on the food. I may give it another try someday but it really wasn't crave worthy. read more

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Second time here and another great burger! Meat was fresh and delish..fries were hot and perfectly crispy! read more

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The food is great. The servers are all nice and friendly. My only comment would be the day should put some tables outside. Publix does and they are always crowded when I've been there. read more

Their brisket is above average. Fried okra is good. Hamburgers are nothing to write home about. The service is always good and the vibe is friendly. I've had much better bbq but Willie Jewell's is a solid option when you're hungry. read more

Great ribs and delicious pulled pork sandwich. Also has great sides. I love the cream spinach.

I ordered twice from this place. The first time was the reason why I ordered a second time. BUT the second time the food was stupidly gross. Too old, too salty, and I found a full bed of salt granules under my mac&cheese. It was so upsetting because my husband and I both ate bitter salty bites before spitting out. Horrid experience that took away my confidence in the restaurants. I will be checking every meal I get from other restaurants. Not that one though... I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THEM AGAIN!! Yuck! read more

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Owner private messaged me to insinuate that I was lying in my review. M is my maiden name, and who is to say that my husband didn't pay with his card? Very unprofessional. I'm sorry that your BBQ is gross and your food safety standards are not up to par. My daughter was in fact served actual raw inside chicken, not from "pink smoke hue". read more

Willie Jewells BBQ - Owner private messaged me to insinuate that I was lying in my review. - Barbeque Near Me - The Villages, Florida

My wife and I were there Tuesday March 31st about 4pm just to set the stage. We had not been back there for a few months but always enjoyed everything the food especially. That changed Tuesday we both ordered the brisket platter the meat was about the worst we have ever had, the bark was overwhelming and rock hard. It's to bad that a place we liked has gone that far downhill. read more

The food is amazing! I look forward to eating at this restaurant during each of my visits to The Villages! read more

Great food, excellent service, and the atmosphere is fantastic. Our server was very polite. Have the pig deal!

2x order wrong. And food not good. Ordered white meat.. a dark! No potato salad! Bring ribs

Had lunch there recently with my wife and a good friend from Houston. Service was quick and ordering at the counter was easy. Pulled pork sandwich was great as well as sides. Restaurant was spacious and well appointed. read more

Well I tried again and failed. At 6:10 I went in and asked if they have brisket and he said for sure. I said good let me make a call and I will have 2 more here to join me. They showed up 20 mins later and when we went to order we were told no brisket. Now the 3 of us are done. Too many restaurants to eat at. read more

This is actually a 3.5 star review (thanks Yelp). Is this the greatest BBQ joint? Nope. Is it good food at a reasonable price? Certainly. I've eaten at this particular restaurant on several occasions. The service is average, the selection is good and the food is good. Very much what you might expect from a chain restaurant. I had brisket (good flavor, a little too done) and chicken (pretty good) with potato salad (solid) and Mac/cheese (not creamy but good taste) during my last visit. My dining partner, who has been to this location numerous times, had a burger, which they enjoyed. Would I go back? Probably; if I'm looking for a quick meal of the BBQ variety. Would I put it in my regular rotation of restaurants. Nope; it is pretty average. read more

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Pretty good BBQ! Service was excellent and restaurant was clean. It was out first time and our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. All the meats were delicious with the BBQ sauce varieties. The spicy BBQ sauce isn't really spicy but does have a great flavor and a kick. Love that you can get samples and try them all. The brisket was super tender and stood out among all the others we tried. Pulled pork was delicious but a bit dry - BBQ sauce solved that. Smoked chicken was good. Chicken fingers were recommended by the waitstaff for good reason - crispy and great portion size. Ribs got good reviews from our table as well. The sides were ok. Fries were awesome and perfectly crispy. Mac and cheese was pretty bland, and the corn bread was pretty dry. Fried okra was ok. Drinks were good and prices were reasonable all around. Would definitely order any of the meats again but would try different sides. Deserts looked good too! read more

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COLESLAW: 3 stars BRISKET: 3.75 stars CHICKEN SANDWICH: 4 stars VALUE: 3.75 stars BRUNSWICK STEW: 5 Stars SERVICE: One orders at a register, and they bring it out. That Brunswick stew is a very different sort of side, a tomato based concoction with I think zucchini in it, and meats too, super good. read more

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I wish the Everglades would get a decent restaurant already. The food at Willie's is mediocre. The service is ok at best. I generally pickup and I hate the pre-tipping of the cashier. He's a cashier. (Although the young man on May 7 was perfect.). The only thing that's always good is the Brunswick Stew. I remember when they first opened. The place was great then. But that crew is gone. read more

Brunswick was sooooo good!!! Im so glad we passed through this place coming from Savannah to Florida. The brisket was little dry but onions rings and hush puppies were good. Service was fast. read more

Very good brisket, served quick and hot. The owner is from the Pittsburg PA area, just miles where we once lived, and came out of the kitchen to greet me. read more

We very disappointed in our food today. Both the brisket and fries seemed old.. like it was yesterday's food just reheated. We will now go to Oakwood Smokehouse where we know the food is always fresh. Too bad because we live in The Villages and would like to support local businesses. read more

Love love love the food here! My earlier post I mentioned that the sausage portions were on the smaller side, not anymore, thank you for changing the portion size. We eat here at least once a week. read more

Very nice place for BBQ, the service was quick and the food was very good. It was crowded when we stopped by which is a great indicator of a good place to eat. If you like BBQ than this is a good place to get your fill. read more

Willie Jewells BBQ - a tray of food - Barbeque Near Me - The Villages, Florida

Willie Jewel's is great. Quality, taste, staff. DO NOT ORDER THRU YELP OR GRUBHUB. FEES ARE $$$$ to pickup your own food. Just call the restaurant directly and no fees. read more

Best brisket sandwich you will ever eat. Enjoyed this sandwich the other day and have nothing but good things to say. The meat was flavored perfectly and tender as can be. The portion size was way generous and with plenty of sauce options to choose from. Great location in the Publix shopping mall and plenty of seating inside and out read more

Not impressed. They don't offer sliced potk. My friend ordered the 6 Wing dinner & was ill shortly after eating them. He said he didn't think they were fully cooked. I had the Slawpy Pig (pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw) it was bland, it's not something you would return for. My biggest complaint is they don't tell you they charge a fee if you pay with a credit card! That's just bad business... read more

I've given this place three chances and that's it. Ordered a carryout online, said would be ready at 7:41, it's 8:04 and still not ready. I didn't understand why it wasn't ready when I arrived so I asked cashier she said it would be ready soon. Still waiting while keeping an eye on the kitchen where no one was preparing any food, which didn't seem right. I asked another lady and it turns out they never made the order. They had the ticket from the online order but no one bothered to make it. The place was dead didn't make any sense at all. It stinks because we have very few food options south of 44. read more

The menu is standard BBQ fare and the prices are fair. You order at the counter and employees bring you your food by calling out the name on the order. They were quite attentive after we got our food to see if we needed anything and how the food was. There is a barbecue sauce bar with 4 options. The sauces themselves were nothing spectacular. read more

The pulled pork tots should be added to the menu all the time! Nice little appetizer! Great portions on the turkey as well!

The food is generally good. I recommend the lunch specials; you essentially get a free drink. Just check the day in my picture to see the special. Two annoying things that made me take off a star: they charge $0.15 for a cup to get water, and they ask you verbally to add a tip to your credit card while you are standing in line at the register before any service is rendered. It is inappropriate to ask for a tip before service is rendered anyway, but a face-to-face interaction at the register makes it awkward as well. Just let people tip after service is rendered, and make it possible the tip to a receipt like every other restaurant without a customer-facing terminal. read more

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Delicious BBQ located at the Publix Shopping Center. Very popular restaurant with a long line that moved quickly. Lots of menu choices but decided to have the brisket sandwich with French fries. My husband enjoyed the brisket sandwich with baked beans and turnip greens. Delicious BBQ!! Going to try the banana pudding on the next visit. read more

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There is nothing about this place that is barbecue I ordered a three meat combo there is no pink smoke ring on the ribs or the chicken this stuff is baked in the oven I would highly recommend not ordering from them the food is subpar anyone who knows anything about smoking knows that the food should have a smoke ring and a distinct smoke flavor to it this food is garbage when I smoke food it has a pink hue theirs has nothing there is not even any smoke flavor to it which tells me it is cooked in the oven they may claim they have a smoker but they don't use it I ran a successful mobile barbecue business all of my food had a nice Smoky flavor even the pulled pork which they claim they do not season I talked with Timothy the manager he claims that smoking everything with two logs I say false. The worst barbecue I've ever tasted in my life if you want real barbecue order from Sonny's read more

Good food, horrible service. You've got to go before it gets busy. There's a sign at the bar making the first excuse for poor bar service - it went up after Covid. The staff walks by without making eye contact and without acknowledging you. The food is generally good but you have to pay extra for "lean brisket." If you don't order it lean, you get low quality fatty brisket. Not what you would expect from a BBQ place. We keep coming back but have to time it before lunch and dinner crowds to get service. read more

This one surprised me. I was expecting an average place that was overpriced. Instead, the food was outstanding and prices were fair. I enjoyed the pork sandwich and the ribs were excellent too. The place was packed on a Tuesday night but a table eventually opened up. Their sauces were really good . I can't really pick a favorite because I liked all of them! This will be my regular BBQ spot. read more

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Tried today for the first time.. Turkey was thick and juicy, sausage was amazing and had a little spicy kick to it. Kids loved their chicken tenders and my husband said is ribs and beef were phenomenal! Hush puppies and Mac and Cheese were also really great. We will definitely be returning. read more

It's great for a quick bite to eat , everyone was so pleasant . I love that they are veteran owned. I could only tell you what I had was delicious pulled pork and corn nuggets. The different sauces give you a variety of flavors. I got to sample them all , as you could serve yourself. Would definitely go back. read more