Some of the best potato salad I've ever had. If you're looking for something generic that you can…read moreget at any grocery, this ain't it. But if you like flavors, it's for you.

Everything on the menu is good but the smoked turkey is where it's at! Definitely some of the best…read morebrisket and southern food in Lakeland. Also enjoyed the location with the lake across from the restaurant.

I was walking by Mojo Federal and the charm drew me in (and the no waiting) from the start friendly…read morestaff and prompt service. I had the fried chicken breasts. Good portions, CRISPY chicken. It was all very good. Lunch set me back $20 and my waitress was great as well.

Wow, MOJO FEDERAL SWINE & SPIRITS!!! Great BBQ, awesome whiskey selection, scotch and Bourbon. And…read moregood service. Our server was Toni and she is the best. Also gave us some great tips on stuff to do in the area. Had a draft beer and burnt ends. They weren't sauced which is what I am used to. But they had plenty of different sauces. My favorite was the mustard, but the sweet mixed with the vinegar sauce was also pretty amazing. Gotta come back here when I am hungry.

Low and Slow Smokehouse is conveniently located on Memorial Highway with a nice distant view of the…read morelake. The restaurant has plenty of space-both the dining room and parking lot are large, making it easy to accommodate bigger groups. When you walk in, there is a medium-sized bar towards the back, and spacious dining area to the left with both booths and tables. Our group of eight chose to sit outside on the patio, which was comfortable even though it faces the parking lot. The atmosphere overall felt warm and welcoming. Our server, Emily, was wonderful- friendly, upbeat, and incredibly attentive. Even though she was new, she handled our table like a pro. The menu offers a solid selection at reasonable prices. We started with Fried Pickles and Chicken Wings, which the whole table enjoyed. For entrees, we ordered a variety of dishes; the Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Pork, Smokehouse Wrap, Smoked Chicken Plate, and the Baked Potato Bowl. Each meal came with a side dish, including Mac & Cheese, Fries, Collard Greens, Hushpuppies, and Cornbread. Everyone was happy with their food. Portions were generous, and the meats were smoked beautifully-tender, juicy, and full of flavor! We lingered at the table, enjoying both the food and the company. Low and Slow Smokehouse delivered a great experience with excellent food and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

First visit to this recycled BBQ joint formerly Mojo's. According to some this is some of the best…read moreBBQ around. I'll give you the real scoop. At first glance this place looks like a really cool hangout. The mix of metal roofing and American motif gives it a gritty look. Looks to have plenty of seating to include a covered outdoor area. Looked to be clean and organized. Service was spot on and our hostess/server was quick to provide menus and silverware. She immediately took drink orders and returned rather quickly. My friends and I chose the buffet as it was recommended by my friend's cohorts. According to them "they have the best beans and BBQ buffet". A Looking it over there were several meat choices. There was hamburger patties in a brown gravy, several flavors of chicken wings, pulled pork, meatballs, and burnt ends. Overall it was okay at best. Flavors weren't consistent. For example I had a meatball that was very spicy. But the other was bland. I thought the burnt ends were a bit dry as if they sat there all day. The problem with that is we went as they opened. The pulled pork was a bit mushy. The BBQ wings were pretty tasty. I also tried the garlic parmesan. I thought they were a bit salty. Now for the sides. I felt the macaroni was a bit overcooked as opposed to al dente. Hush puppies were okay. The beans were actually good in my opinion. A nice addition was pork rinds. I don't know if they were house made and I forgot to ask. I really didn't go up for seconds as nothing really impressed me. Afterwards I did try their peach cobbler. Mushy and lacking either ice cream or whipped cream. They did have a salad bar. It looked to be fairly fresh. And I wanted to also add, for an extra $5 you can have all you can eat sliced brisket. At $17 I wasn't going to tack another $5 for kess than impressive BBQ. Overall I'd have to say there are far better choices for BBQ in Lakeland. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd express my opinion. For what I paid I could have gotten a far better meal at Mojo Federal in Downtown. Just saying.

We were looking for something local and we sure found it! This is great BBQ!…read more We ordered the brisket plate and the Grouper sandwich. The brisket was sooo tender and flavored perfectly. My blackened grouper sandwich was moist and seasoned! I loved it! The fries were crunchy and hot! Everything was delicious. The venue is easily reached off of I-4. Service was quick and efficient. And boy did it fill up quickly with locals for lunch. Highly recommended!

What a delicious selection of traditional BBQ entrees and sandwiches. I'm always on the lookout for…read morea great smoked sausage and Smokin Aces has one of the best. It truly didn't need any BBQ sauce. It was that tasty. Also tried the bbq pork sandwich. They offer 3 different sauces on the table. If preferred the spicy bbq sauce. Our service was great and so was the food. The restaurant was right off of the highway on our trip over to Bradenton. So glad I found it.

I have been to multiple 4 Rivers locations across Florida and they seem to vary in quality across…read morethe state. Some very good and others just terrible. Locations in the Orlando area tend to be significantly better than those in other parts of the state. I visited the Lakeland location earlier today for lunch and had the Ribs, Brisket, Fried Okra, and Baked Cheese Grits. The ribs were delicious. Tender with a nice smokiness and a flavorful rub. The Brisket was terrible: dry, chewy and needed bbq sauce to have any sort of flavor. The Okra was tender with a nicely seasoned crisp breading. The grits were savory with a nice grainy texture and cheese flavor. Overall a decent spot but skip the brisket.

Man, I was skeptical to come in due to reviews but I wanted bbq so I came in anyways. No regrets!…read moreMy ribs were moist, soft.. didn't need sauce. I recommend. Kristy cream bread was yum and the collard greens hit the spot.

Finally got over to try 2nd Hand Smoke today. Absolutely fabulous! Being from Kansas City area…read moreand catered for years we like to try BBQ everywhere we go in the United States. These were the best ribs I've ever had! Definitely will be back!

Fantastic food and the prices are more than reasonable. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon until…read morethey sell out every bbq lover will find something delicious

Great food... old school bar-b-que.just not open enough hours!! Nice people.... Very friendly..read more

This is a bare-bones place that only accepts cash... But it was delicious food and a local…read morefavorite, I'm told! Enjoyed it immensely, super nice people. Excellent local flavor.

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

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

This is a restaurant where you order and pay and then sit down and they bring it out to you. I…read moreordered the petite ghetto lobster roll with garlic butter and for my side I got the lobster bisque. I thought the lobster was really good. I don't eat the roll, so it is a light meal. Only two ounces of lobster meat. I got it with the lobster bisque, which was really tasty. My brother Jonathan got the fish & chips with a side of barbecue beans. He thought the fish was made from an inferior fish and it was a bit dry. His barbecue beans were tasty, but quite oniony. Pro tip; We sit in the cushioned seating with the pillows. There are some uncomfortable seats with no padding or pillows. There are TVs with no volume and closed captioning. Overall, it is a good place to go, but keep in mind it is on the pricey side. I'm not sure the value is always there.

My husband and I absolutely loved this place!!! The brisket is phenomenal!!! Honestly, the best I…read morehave had ( for reference my husband and I spend a lot of time in Texas). The pulled pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad were just as amazing. The vibe of restaurant itself is a perfect warm cozy country BBQ place. Great food, great atmosphere, amazing service with country hospitality. If you're lucky you may get there when the chocolate chip cookies come fresh out of the oven!! We can't wait to go back!

If you like BBQ this is the place. My favs Brisket grilled cheese and pulled pork comboread more