Visited 4 rivers smoke house from out of town, as I heard it's a great bbq spot…read more Ordered the BBQ platter with 1/4 rack ribs, beef brisket, corn bread, Mac & cheese and a side of COOP chicken tenders. Honestly did not disappoint! The bbq was very flavourful. Ribs fell right off the bone. Meaty, and enjoyed the sauces to compliment the meat on the tables. Corn bread was good, moist and generous portion. Mac & cheese was yummy as well! The chicken tenders on the side were breaded lightly and seasoned great. Atmosphere- casual, plenty of seating space. Good for small groups as well as big ones. Service- friendly, patient and was able to answer any questions. Food came out in a timely manner. Overall, great experience. Would recommend and come back!!

We recently went through the drive-thru at 4 Rivers Smokehouse and brought everything home for…read moredinner -- and wow, it was SO good! I ordered the 1x2 combo with pulled chicken, baked beans, and coleslaw. The pulled chicken was incredibly moist and packed with flavor. I added some of their house-made barbecue sauces on top, and that honestly pushed it over the edge of excellence. The coleslaw tasted super fresh and crisp, and the baked beans? Hands down the best I've ever had. Sweet, savory, and perfectly cooked. My husband ordered the brisket and a sweet tea, and he loved everything as well. The brisket was tender and flavorful, and the sweet tea was just right -- not too sweet, not too bland. Yes, it can be a bit on the pricey side, but barbecue usually is -- and the quality absolutely matches the price. When we're in a pinch and craving good BBQ, this will definitely be our new go-to spot. Highly recommend if you're looking for delicious, comforting barbecue done right!

Yellow Dog Eats is such an iconic Windermere classic, I can't believe it's taken me so long to get…read morehere! Even at 3 PM, almost all the tables were full. They have a great covered outdoor seating area and their inside, while small, is cozy and homey with pictures of dogs all over the walls. I ordered the sweet potato tacos, and they were so flavorful and filling. It's a BBQ restaurant but there are definitely lots of good vegetarian options. Great local spot that I'll definitely come back to.

My husband and I finally made it to Yellow Dog Eats after having it on our list for months, and it…read moreabsolutely lived up to the hype. The Vibe: We came on a Saturday and the parking lot was packed, which we took as a great sign--and it was. You walk through a fun outdoor patio before heading inside to order, and the space is incredibly unique--colorful, eclectic, slightly hipster, with dog photos and quirky decor everywhere. The line to order was pretty long, but we noticed a few open seats at the bar. We asked the bartender if we could order there, and she said yes--pro move. Skip the line, grab a bar seat. Drinks: We tried the house lager, which was solid and refreshing. What We Ordered: * Homemade Queso + Flavor Bomb 3 * "Famous" Pulled Pork Sandwich * "What the Fig?" Sandwich Standout Bite: The queso with Flavor Bomb 3 was incredible. Sweet, savory, and completely addictive. The pineapple in the flavor bomb added the perfect touch of sweetness and made the dish really stand out. Sandwiches: Both sandwiches were excellent. The pork was fresh, tender, and packed with flavor. The classic pulled pork was great, but if you like bold flavors, the "What the Fig?" is the way to go--the fig jam added the perfect sweet-savory balance. Flavor-packed and messy in the best way. Sides: Sandwiches come with your choice of Miss Vickie's chips, house-made slaw, or both for $1 extra. The house-made slaw was a standout for me--fresh, crisp, and the perfect complement to the sandwiches. Overall: Great food, fun atmosphere, and a unique experience from start to finish. We're already planning our next visit--and next time we're bringing our pup since they're dog-friendly and fully embrace it. Pro tip: Head straight to the bar if there's a long line--and don't skip the queso with a flavor bomb.

We visited plant street on a Sunday afternoon around 2:30pm. This place was busy, but I've been…read morebefore so I know it's worth the wait. I ordered the loaded brisket fries and subbed the mustard sauce for the regular bbq sauce and a side of cheesy grits. My food came out pretty quick. The fries were kind of small for $16, but it was super tasty. The brisket was tender and the cheese sauce and mustard sauce were plentiful. The grits on the other hand were under salted and lumpy. I'll definitely be back for the bbq here, but I do feel they're a little overpriced (a common sentiment for me at plant at market). You can bet I won't be ordering grits again though.

I ordered 1lb of brisket but was only given less than half a pound. When I questioned it, I was…read moredismissed by the young staff member, even though the portion was clearly just two slices. The brisket was also extremely fatty, which made it even more disappointing. On the positive side, the Texas toast was good. Overall, not great value or experience, especially given what was advertised and what I was charged for.

Food and service is amazing. This place never disappoints when craving BBQ. The BBQ sauce on the…read morepull pork is the way to go,

Here's a clean and engaging review you can post or share:…read more Willie's BBQ in Montverde - 10/10 I had the saucy BBQ rib tips with two sides--macaroni and cheese and collard greens--and I've got to say, this was some of the best BBQ I've had in Florida. The rib tips were tender, packed with flavor, and cooked to absolute perfection. I tried two sauces: a yellow BBQ and a traditional sweet BBQ. Both were spot on--bold, balanced, and not overwhelming. Just perfect. The collard greens had a nice smoky flavor and were cooked with smoked turkey, giving them that deep, comforting Southern taste. The mac and cheese was cheesy with perfectly cooked noodles (al dente), though I did have to hit it with a little salt and pepper from the packets--but still solid. This is a true mom-and-pop spot, and you can taste the care in every bite. Small place, big flavor. They hit it out of the park. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful find! A little place I Ocoee serving up home style food and neighborly service…read more While I was there on Sunday afternoon, a little girl wandered in and looked longingly at the sodas in the case. The owner gave her a Cone and told her to just drop some change in the tip jar. Then, since it was near closing time, she offers her a couple slices of cake for her and her brother. It was, as I mentioned, near closing time, so many of the items on the menu were gone. I got some ribs, greens and a "hunk" of that delicious chocolate cake (made by the owners son). Delicious!! All of it! They serve lunch during the week. I will be back for sure!

We stopped by here for a quick lunch after we got our tattoos and it was the comfort food we…read moreneeded. The food was hot and tasty. The dining area is small so not suitable for larger parties unless you're doing takeout or sitting on the picnic tables outside. I will be visiting again when we come back to the area.

Came here a year ago for the first time, and came back again. The food and ambiance is still great…read more This time I ordered a hot stone bowl with marinated pork. I was happy to see all the veggies with it too. It's so tasty. I was trying not to eat much rice, but the purple rice that becomes crunchy on the bottom was so irresistible. My husband ordered the beef bulgogi with the bowl and loved it too. We ordered the crab corn Rangoon and this was slightly different than the traditional and it was so good with the corn. This place was quite busy this time. The two servers took care of everyone as best and smoothly as they can. At times it took a while so just keep that in mind if you are in a time crunch. I do think it's worth it.

Not good on many fronts. Food: ordered 4 dishes and only…read moreone was good, the other 3 tasteless. Condiments such as kimchi were mediocre at best. Nothing great or authentic about much of the menu Service: Young waitress that was fairly conversed on the menu but really needed mentoring and no manager was in site. For example, brought us a beer and the serving glass was chipped (noticed after the beer was poured). Instead of offering a new beer she said "this happens once in awhile and brought a new glass but ignored the obvious issue. On another front : They had 2 beer choices and she said one was dark but when it came it was just a regular lager in a green bottle(hence the dark). This is not her fault it's inattentive management. Atmosphere: Modern and sparse and pretty dirty. Tables were not properly cleaned and the menus were sticky. Price/Value: Average pricing for what was offered but not a great value. They also charge a 3% credit card fee (absolute nonsense). Will not be going back.

Our takeout food service was friendly and quick. The vibe is picnic benches, and the different BBQ…read moresauces were clearly marked and were pretty good. The portions were plentiful, but tasted better the next day after our sandwiches had been infused with the BBQ sauce. This restaurant wouldn't be our first choice for BBQ, but the food was decent, nonetheless.

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.

This particular Sonny's BBQ is conveniently on West Colonial Drive (State Toad 50) and for a chain…read morerestaurant is not a bad place to grab a meal. The service is friendly and it had a decent ambiance. Sonny's BBQ has been around for quite a bit of time and this particular location is quite popular. It was pretty busy when I was here, but the servers were all great. I would definitely recommend this particular location of Sonny's BBQ.

We have been to this Sonny's before, and didn't have the best experience because of the server we…read morehad. But we came again tonight for the tax day ribs deal. And let me say Mikaela is the absolute best, first of all she is so sweet, and then on top of that it was clearly a busy night and she absolutely killed it serving all the tables she had. She got all our orders right, was totally on top of refills and drinks. The one drink that was a bit of an issue was only because someone else took the orders and got it wrong in the first place so she had remembered that one Honestly Mikaela is the best server I've had anywhere in a long time. Give the girl a raise!

Out here on vacation, and this spot was close to our hotel. I'm a big Yelper, and the place looked…read moreokay I was honestly a little iffy at first, but I'm glad we came to eat here. I got the smoked house dry rub wings, and omg, they were so good! Well-seasoned, crispy, and the blue cheese was chunky and delicious same with the ranch. The fries were also delicious and well-seasoned. The potato salad didn't fall behind either the potatoes were chunky but not hard. A lot of places butcher it, but this one was perfect. The people taking orders seemed like they were on a different time lol, but the food came out fast. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely be stopping by again.

For those wanting more local restaurants rather than chains, here's your chance…read more We have been remiss in not supporting Ellie Lou's recently so we visited for Sunday dinner. It's an order at the counter kind of place and they even have a rewards program. We always get (and recommend) the turkey. Tonight's was good but not great like it usually is. Excellent fried okra; real fries. We also like their ribs. AND they have good ice. The machine can be finicky but the customers like the ice, so they keep it running for us. I think that's pretty cool. And, again, they're local. Not some big chain. 4.5* this time since the turkey wasn't as great as usual. We'll be back!

I have been wanting to try this place for the longest and I happened to be at West Oaks Mall for…read moreevent so I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I got the jerk chicken with fries. The chicken was sauced and seasoned to perfection! I understand the hype. I highly recommend if you're in the West Oaks Mall!

This location is in the West Oak Mall food court and is way better than any food court restaurant…read morehas the right to be! Everything was delicious and there were very generous portion sizes. The Jerk Fries were loaded up and very filling. I would definitely recommend them if you're already at the mall or AMC movie theater, but even if you're not they'd be worth the trip!