Excellent pulled pork and beef brisket. Huge amounts of food. Local, good. Definitely recommend…read morecoming here

While driving north, my wife and I were hungry and saw this BBQ place so we decided to stop. The…read morewoman at the counter was quite nice while she was taking our order. We decided to go with some ribs to share. Not sure if it was the batch we received, but the ribs were quite dry, Fortunately, there were several sauces to choose from to help add some flavor back to the meal. All the sides were quite good, we were just disappointed in the outcome of the ribs.

Great BBQ. Totally recommend this place. Super nice people inside aswell. Will return!read more

Absolutely the best ribs my wife and I have ever had! You could not do business with a better…read morefamily and we eat here every chance we get.

This local BBQ spot did not disappoint. The BBQ pork was so good it did not need a BBQ sauce. All…read moreof their sides are homemade. You can't go wrong with any one of them. The coleslaw and BBQ beans were my favorite. The homemade potato salad was my wife's favorite. The service was super friendly and helpful. The redneck eggroll appetizer was awesome with the BBQ sweet chili sauce. The portions were outstanding for what you pay. I cannot wait to go back. This place is awesome.

Awesome food and awesome service! I never have any issues and I support this small local business…read morewho gives back to the community! I had most of the items on her menu and it's always hot and delicious!

I seriously can't wait to be back at Big John's! Let me tell you 5 reasons why we WILL be back:…read more 1. Our waitress was absolutely the sweetest. Lindsay gets a special shout-out for being kind, caring, and attentive! What a ray of sunshine! She was so excited when she arrived with my dessert (she made a brownie sundae just for me). It was everything you would want in a sweet treat. A perfectly warm brownie and cold vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream just hits, and they do it right! 2. The. Meats. Were. GREAT. I got the sampler sliders and my boyfriend got the sampler platter. The slider buns were perfect and even toasted a bit which added major bonus points for me. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Brisket was peppery and perfect. Ribs were also veryyyy tenderrrrrr. You can tell the food is made with love. All I could do was smile as I ate my lunch, knowing I have an amazing bbq spot so close to me. 3. The corn nuggets were SO GOOD and SO comforting. Crispy, sweet, and perfect. I eyed the menu before going, and these caught my eye immediately. They did not disappoint. I can't wait to have them again! 4. The sauces were FIRE. The sweet and the crimson were perfect to us. 5. Who doesn't like 80s Rock and Roll?! Its one of those places that make you feel at home. The location is perfect, as well. Lakefront is a great place to dily dally while you digest the deliciousness. Rock on, Big John!!

We had late lunch Tuesday 03-March-2026…read more MY RATING SYSTEM 4 / 5 = Exceeds expectations = 0 3 = Meets expectations = 4 2/1 = Does not meet expectations = 1 OVERALL POINTS RATING 0 - 5 1. AMBIANCE = 3 The outdoor seating was our choice and it was pleasant. We went through the inside to be seated on the outside. Inside look good but dark interior. 2. FOOD/DRIINKS = 3 The food was good. I had the 4 sandwich sampler platter. Dry but the sauces provided help improve things. 3. SERVICE = 3 Ike our waiter was attentive and timely. 4. BATHROOM = 3 Clean and maintained. 5. PRICING = 2 The total cost of meal was $60 for two. I had two beers and my wife had ice tea. I gave an $11.00 tip. I note this every time in this section. Inflation of 2022 and 2023 created a new normal. Labor in the form of pushing the so called living wage and material. If you plan to eat out expect to pay more than one should. 6. OBSERVATION I enjoyed the meal and service was good. It was raining and we had covering. Though there was some dripping. Needed to adjust the table. I would not dissuade anyone from eating here. 7. POINTS 14 out of 25 points 20 to 25 = Exceeds expectations = NA 10 to 19 = Meets expectations = 14 0 to 9 = Does not meet expections = NA

The food was great! Really enjoyed the sausage and brisket! The Mac n cheese and greens were good…read more The service was quick and friendly. And it's a cool place!

We finally made it down to Blackburn's. The food is good and the atmosphere is classy bbq joint…read moremeets mama's kitchen. The food came out fast and was delicious. The 3 meat sampler was enough for two of us and we still took some home. If you're in the area, I recommend it.

Order at the counter and the server will bring you your food. I had a pulled chicken sandwich. The…read morechicken was moist and tender but the bun was charred beyond consumption. I was surprised they served it because it was beyond toasted. It was burnt black. The Cole slaw was lightly dressed and fresh. My husband enjoyed his pulled pork sandwich. Our dinner companions split a giant baked potato. The restaurant was out of beef brisket and our server recommended that we come early for beef. The restaurant was clean and pretty quiet which was perfect for conversation. I would definitely give this restaurant another try and will come again.

This place is a regular stop for me...Good food, good service, good values!…read more"Couch Potatoes" are my Favorite

Yesterday I called to place my order for a slab of ribs. She told me it would be ready at 2:30pm…read more Got there a little early so I ordered me a rib sandwich with sauce on it and it came with a drink the cost was $9.00. I set me in car and waited until 2:30 pm I paid for my Slab of ribs ($33.00) with sauce on the side and a large potatoe salad ($8.00). My husband also wanted a cup of peach cobbler which is so good. The ribs was so tender omg! I was so satisfied. The owner and his wife are so nice their customer service is amazing. We go there so much tell she remembers us. They are located next to a fruit stand and we always purchase items there. Not sure what the name of it. The location is easy to locate also across from racetrac gas station. They only take cash! I did not take a picture of the slab of ribs because my family tore it up. It is a must to pay them a visit.

Delicious rib sandwich but you better get there early!!!!! This is a food trailer on a heavily…read moretraveled road. We stopped for lunch around 2:00 on a Friday afternoon and they were out of pulled pork and bbq chicken. So I had to settle for the rib sandwich. Which was delicious by the way. The sides were Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, baked beans etc. I had the Mac and cheese and it was delicious! Cheesy creamy goodness and the pasta was not over cooked. The small size was a 12 ounce styrofoam cup so plenty for 2 people. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because they were out of 2 of their main meats. This is definitely tops for bbq.

Mouth watering ribs and various sauces. The hushpuppies were very tasty and a big portion…read more Definitely stop here for great tasting BBQ and very nice staff!

Was in the area and saw so many cars outside it and figured it had to be good. Unbeknownst to us,…read moreit is mainly a take away place, they do offer some covered seating if you choose to stay. Easy to read menu with photos hang about boasting their lunch/dinner selections. We dined on ribs, chicken, Philly Cheesesteak, fries and Mac and cheese. Everything was outstanding, plentiful and delicious. The staff could not have been more accommodating, checking on is to make sure everything was right, they even offered an upgraded selection when they were out of onion rings. I so look forward to another visit soon. May try there other location up the street. Enjoy!

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.

- Steven B's BBQ Checklist - 1. Great Yelp reviews. Check!…read more2. Privately owned business. Check! 3. Smoker on site. Check! 4. Makes their own sauces. Check! It's been a couple of years since I last reviewed them. Let's see how they handled lunch today. Ratings- Almost 300 reviews from the two big review sites with an average of 4.6! That's damn fine! Arriving- Off the beaten track a couple of miles off US Route 27. Let your GPS do its thing. Limited parking but it works, Ambience- Teeny, tiny neat & clean place. A tiny patio. Three picnic tables near the front door. Seating inside for maybe 10 and a small patio. There is a counter for ordering and paying. The menu is on the wall, and I have posted a picture including prices. Customer Service- I've never had a problem on many visits. You order. You pay. You get a smile. Five minutes later it comes out, and you get another smile. Simple and painless. Food- For this meal I ordered a Brisket Platter. My doctor said my cholesterol was a little low, so my sides were fries and corn nuggets. The brisket is pictured before I added their homemade mustard sauce. It was a solid no frills lunch. Crispy sides and savory, lean meat. At 11:15 on a Wednesday there were a dozen folks ordering so they must be doing something right. Conclusion- If you are blowing through the middle of Highlands County and craving some Q for a quick lunch, this would satisfy!

Very low key counter service but the food is outstanding! Styrofoam plates and packaging plastic…read morewater bottles. The food tastes very good with a nice smoke ring on the brisket!