Finding the exact right food at the exact right time is so rare, right? When you randomly…read moreexperience a phenomenal meal right when your hanger is about to get the best of you...there's nothin' mo' betta. That was our first time at Wicked Oak. I've had their food at Lightning games & was very impressed. That was nothing compared to what we housed after a brutal few hours at Adventure Island (just 15 mins away FYI). Yard Bird was among the best I've had. Same for the collards & Mac & cheese. My boo had the superb cheese grits and 5-star cornbread casserole. Corn nuggets were a great appetizer. Service was excellent as well. Super friendly. This place belongs in the conversation for Tampa's best barbecue. Or, I could be a prisoner of the moment. You decide.

I'm honestly torn on the rating for this place. We ordered through Uber Eats and they forgot one of…read morethe more expensive items in our bag. We called and they had great customer service and offered to let us come pick it up and throw in a dessert. However, when you've already paid for delivery and a tip, it's just really annoying. We are glad we did pick it up because the dirty dog was our favorite menu item and that was what was missing. My husband said the deconstructed rib sandwich was "ok". The Tampa 2 had so much potential, but the bread was soggy and the Mac and cheese really didn't have much flavor. My son did love his pulled pork sandwich and banana pudding. We're glad we tried it but would try something else next time.

Really good food and solid service. Everything tasted great and its nice spot overall.read more

Texas style bbq in Tampa?!…read more They're definitely bringing the heat this was some phenomenal bbq, seasoned so well that you can literally see the specs of seasoning on the meat and the meat was falling off the bone! definitely recommend giving them a try

Food is excellent but need more servers on Saturday evenings. Half hour wait while sitting is…read moreunacceptable.

This was delivered to my job for lunch.... I've had better…read more The mac and cheese was watery cheese and cold. You either didn't drain the pasta enough or used too much milk. The green beans - ever heard of destringing them? Not edible....at all....and cold. If you are going to deliver, bring the heating elements. Do better. My coworkers were disappointed.

Visited the E. Tampa location on 06-11-26 at 11:05 am. Doors were not opened until in 11:27 am…read morewhich was 27 min. Late. No one inside acknowledge or apologized to the line of people waiting aside. BAD customer service!!! I had a take out order and the food was DELICIOUS as usual. I must say that in over 30 yrs. That was the 1st and prayerfully last time I've had an issue with anything at Big John Alabama Barbecue restaurant. I will visit again in the near future. Let's get it together Ya'll. Reverend Stevenson is watching

TL/DR: We were visiting from out of town and had a great experience, from the excellent customer…read moreservice, price point, portions, and dessert. Definitely looking forward to coming back the next time we're in Tampa! Highly recommend. -- There was a line when we walked in, but it was moving steadily. Very organized, too. We ordered to-go but there was plenty of seating inside and the dining room was clean. The staff working that night were nice as well. I told the woman taking orders that it was our first time there and she explained the menu to us and let us know that they were out of a couple of sides. We ordered the 1/2 chicken entree which comes with two sides. I picked the mac and cheese and the baked beans, and added a side of corn. We also grabbed a slice of chocolate cake. (Which is more of a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Still good nonetheless! It was moist and the portion was generous) I loved the chicken and the sides and OMG the corn was delicious! Such a simple side but it was executed perfectly. I also enjoyed the BBQ sauce. It has a mustard base which is how they do it in Alabama and very good. My only regrets: I didn't get a chance to try the collard greens or sweet potato pie because they were sold out. We came around 6-7pm so next time we'll plan to get there earlier.

I ordered DoorDash from Outside BBQ, and when my food arrived, it was still hot and fresh. I…read moreordered the rib dinner with dirty rice, mac and cheese, and a side of collard greens. Overall, the food was good and satisfying. The dirty rice and mac and cheese were flavorful, and I have no complaints about the sides. The only thing I personally didn't care for was the collard greens, as they were a little too spicy for my taste. I had seen some mixed reviews before ordering, but honestly, for a quick evening dinner, the meal hit the spot. The food was hot, the portions were decent, and it was an enjoyable experience overall. I would order again.

It was just ok. I mean the Carolina sauce was good but there could've been a little more meat on…read morethe plate for $20. The greens had to many stems as if out the bag as is instead of being cut by hand after pulling them off. The beans were pretty good though. It's a small place primarily take out with a clean lobby and attentive staff that acknowledged patrons coming in the door. That's always a plus for me in a restaurant or anywhere that's truly service focused.

I have ate there about 4 or 5 times. This place never disappoints. I really love this place. Food…read moreis really good. The people are even better!

Great food and service. The short end ribs were as solid as they come. Would definitely returnread more

Tried this BBQ spot for the first time and it was honestly AMAZING. The food was so good,…read moreespecially the mac and cheese and the baked beans -- both were packed with flavor and tasted homemade. Everything came out fresh and delicious. Also have to shout out the cashier because she made the whole experience even better. She was super attentive, patient, and helped walk us through the menu since it was our first time there. You can tell she actually cares about the customers and wants people to enjoy their food. Definitely coming back again.

Went in for lunch and left pretty disappointed with the overall experience at Southern Luv BBQ…read more It's a walk-up setup where you place your order at the counter and they bring the food out to you, which was fine. But the first thing that surprised us was there wasn't even a smoker on site. For a BBQ place, that immediately raised questions. Then we actually watched part of the food prep being done in a microwave, which honestly killed the whole "fresh BBQ" vibe. We ordered the brisket and sausage platter. The brisket is listed around $18 per half pound and sausages are about $5 per link on the menu, so for those prices we expected a lot better quality. Unfortunately, both meats were average at best. The brisket lacked that fresh-smoked flavor and texture you expect from legit BBQ, and the sausage was nothing memorable either. Overall, it felt more reheated than freshly smoked. The staff was polite enough, but the food just didn't live up to the expectations or the pricing. Sadly not a spot we'd rush back to.

OMG! I absolutely love this restaurant! The food and service are spectacular. I ordered the rib…read moredinner. I had ribs with coleslaw and Mac and cheese. The portions are generous and very good. I am very picky about my BBQ and coleslaw and Mac and cheese. The slaw had the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. The back and cheese is made from scratch and perfectly seasoned and not soupy like some places.y only negative is that I was craving some good collard greens, but they had sold out. A definite place to put on your visit list. They are only open Tuesday through Saturday, so get it when you can. Oh, also, the staff was so friendly, even saying, "good by love", when I left.

I'm from Bay Area California and frequent Tampa! And every time I come out here I have to get some…read morebbq! Ribs fresh off the grill! Mac n cheese and greens like my grandmothers. 10/10