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Brian's Bar-B-Q

3.6 (161 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Combination Platter Ribs & Chicken & sliced pork
Denise A.

This place has it all great food, great customer service and great prices. As soon as we walked in the door, we were greeted with Smiles and seated right away. I love how the place is decorated with a lot of John Wayne and Cowboys from movies. Our server came over right away and took our drink order and gave us a few minutes and then took our food order. The food came out in a timely a was very good! My husband had the 3 meat combo chicken the famous ribs a sliced pork with 2 sides. I had the baby backs with wings an 2 sides. The food was so good. Both ribs were fall off the bone an melt in your mouth. My jumbo wings with honey, garlic barbecue were amazing. And when they say jumbo, they're not kidding. Everything was great from the service to the food to the price. Highly recommend trying them. Next time I'm definitely trying the huge salad bar for sure.

They were stringy, chewy and genetically modified to say the least. It was as if I was eating McRibs from McDonald's.
Shangti W.

My fiance had been bragging about Brian's ribs for months, and for some reason I would not bite. He boasted on how large they were. About a week ago I submitted to his suggestion and I was truly dissatisfied with texture of the ribs. They were stringy, chewy and genetically modified to say the least. It was as if I was eating McRibs from McDonald's. We called the store and they said bring in the receipt and they would replace them. Although I appreciated his gesture, first impressions are always lasting and I couldn't risk the disappointment, again.

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Alex A.

We stopped here this past Friday after being hungry from swimming at the nearby Springs and boy were we glad we did. As soon as we walked in the service was excellent, the place was clean, and the bbq was delicious. Some of the best I've had in Florida. They even had a salad bar full of delicious items that gives Ruby Tuesday a run for their money. I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Friday Lunch Special
Dave O.

Well after 53 check-ins over 10 years at the time of this review I feel it's only fair to this business and the wonderful staff here to give them credit for all they do. This place is definitely a landmark restaurant in the City of Deland and it's been one of my favorite lunch spots. The food here is consistently good and of high quality, from the fresh salad bar to the sides and entrée's I assure you you'll never leave here hungry. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are more than fair which makes Brian's an exceptional value, it's no wonder during lunch service it's filled with area workers and local business people and you'll alway see a fair amount of the elderly folks which shows the continued contribution this restaurant brings to the local economy. All the servers here are wonderful and friendly people and it's seems everyone has their favorite so it's very common for customers to request a certain section in the dining area to ensure they get their preferred server. I like the back-wall where the seating is a combination of booths and tables and belongs to Tammy who is always on top of her game, she always remembers our drink preference and is very attentive I'm probably a little bias and a lot spoiled but she's absolutely the best. My favorites here - "The Boss" BBQ Steak Sandwich, "The Alamo" brisket and sausage stacked high on a bun or garlic roll, it's no longer on the menu but always available so if you have a newer server they may give you a strange look but it will be delivered. I usually always get the salad bar even if that requires a small charge to use as a side and my drink is always in a "to go" cup, its extra large and is alway filled to the brim before you walk out the door. If your in the area and you like bbq like I do, it's definitely worth stopping in...

Glenn M.

Just driving by and the aroma made us turn back and go in. The food was awesome. Sausage plate with beans and corn was tasty. Brisket with beans and sweet potato was also great. Very cute restaurant.

Cute, but they don't mix
Scott W.

I met my mom and some friends at Brian's for lunch back in mid-January 2022. We enjoyed the Western vibe, beautiful wooden furnishings/interior, and embellishments of patriotism throughout. Upon entering, one of the first things I noticed was the large salad bar, the smell of smoked meat, and sweet BBQ, Yum! We were seated promptly, our server Tammy, was phenomenal with refilling drinks and providing additional items as needed. Our group hadn't seen each other for some time and Tammy was a gem at making us feel right at home; never rushing us. I ordered the 6-Bone Rib Platter ($16.99), which comes with Texas Toast and two sides; I chose Coleslaw and steak fries. The slaw was creamy and on the sweet side, but I was a fan. The Fries were fat, freshly fried, and crispy; exactly what I was craving. The ribs were tender but not mushy, nicely smoked with a flavorful dry rub, and there was a lot of meat on the bone. Brian's has several sauces to choose from Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ, Flaming Hot BBQ, Sweet Grilling BBQ, and their Award-Winning Sauce. I am more of a Kansas City BBQ guy; however, mixing the Sweet Grilling and Flaming Hot sauces worked out perfectly. My mom and one of her friends ordered the Lunch Chicken Plate for $9.99 and added the Salad bar for a few dollars more, but I think the salad bar is a bit overkill because they both ended up boxing their lunch entrée Togo after filling up at the salad bar. If you are going to get the salad bar, go all in, because that is all you will need. I am surprised I have not heard of Brian's Bar-B-Q sooner. I'm in Deland often with my wife for events throughout the year, so now that I know, I will have to introduce her. If you are in the mood for some great BBQ in a clean and beautiful Western-outpost setting, then check out Brian's Bar-B-Q. It is definitely worth the stop.

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Desiree A.

My husband has a weakness for barbecue so we had to try out one of the local spots near our new home. Brian's is a stand alone restaurant (and catering business) located in DeLand, Florida. It's a pretty big establishment with the interior and decor that is typical of a barbecue joint. The meats are definitely the star of the show here. My husband couldn't decide which meats to get, so he chose the Combination Platter, while I chose the all-you-can-eat chicken (both of our selections were the Sunday special deals). I also opted for the salad bar, since salad bars are hard to find these days. My husband and I both loved the meats - juicy and full of flavor. However, the sides were less than stellar. My green beans tasted like green beans swimming in water, the macaroni and cheese tasted old with minimal flavor as did the corn. The steak fries weren't much better and tasted stale (ketchup helped a little bit, but not much). I love garlic bread but not this garlic bread - very plain and tough to chew. The service was about average, but we weren't checked on that much and ran out of beverages. So, we would come back for the meats but not much else.

Combination Platter with ribs, chicken and smoked sirloin.
Lisa M.

After trying several of the BBQ spots around Deltona/Orange City/Deland I finally found one that's a destination rather than "I guess were near X so we can go there" We went the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and after our experience I was sad I had already planned to cook the next day because I bet their thanksgiving dinner special was fire. First thing that brought me joy from walking in was the salad bar. Full of fresh ingredients and prepared salads (potato salad, macaroni salad, chicken salad, etc) sling with some fruit and pudding. It's the classic, iconic salad bar I fell in love with in the 90s. I got the sampler so I could try a bit of everything. Very good smoke and rub on the meats to the point where you really didn't want to cover it with sauce (though their sauce IS good, not a bottle of sugar like some places). The ribs were a tiny bit tough but I got the small end ribs so that's just luck on my side. The chicken was tender and juicy and the smoked sirloin is more like a delicious sliced roast beef that I definitely need on a sandwich now. My dad got the John Wayne burger which was surprisingly cooked medium rare as he requested (too many places don't dare get even a tiny bit of pink in the middle). It had good flavor and was one of the best burgers he's had in the area. Sides were a mixed bag. The coleslaw was sweet but not pure sugar and dressed with just the right amount of dressing. The baked beans were thick, rich, and molassey exactly as I love them (especially eaten on top of the Texas toast!). The mixed greens had zero flavor and the same with the green beans. There was meat in with the beans but I don't know where it's flavor went. The cheddar bacon grits are exactly what they sound like, I'm not a grits fan but I figured I'd try and they are good. The service was fantastic and the prices are very fair for the portions (we definitely had leftovers!). There's a great assortment of other items on the menu that I'm excited to go back and try, especially knowing they have Brunswick stew some days (I'm a sucker for that stew when done right).

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Great, barbecue place really clean good food. Great people great price all around. Really nice time.

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Thank you Alex! Can't wait to welcome you back again soon!

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Finger licking sauce. Brisket and chicken were both delicious. Great salad bar, too. Comfortable atmosphere and excellent service.

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Our server was terrific the bbq wings and ribs were amazing loved every bite. They have a full salad bar and $.05 Beer special on Mondays

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