What an awesome find! Brother Jimmy's BBQ immediately caught our attention with the "kids eat free" deal -- perfect for our group of 15 with 5 kids. We were seated in the back room with the arcade, and it couldn't have worked out better. We actually had the whole space to ourselves! The setup was amazing -- our toddlers were able to walk and crawl around on the faux grass, the teens stayed entertained with video games and cornhole, and the adults got to relax and enjoy the food. And the food... absolutely incredible. The loaded mac and cheese was a standout, and the brisket was so juicy and flavorful. Our mouths were watering as soon as the food hit the table. We've been to Orlando so many times and just happened to stumble across this spot while visiting the Orlando Eye -- now it's definitely being added to our regular rotation. Highly recommend! read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stumbled upon this joint literally as I was walking through Orlando Funhouse zone iykyk LOL. What a gem!!! Buonissimo!!! I ordered the slider trio one pulled pork one pulled chicken one brisket and a side order of the crispy Brussels sprouts. Mind blow blown. Then the topper was a delicious refreshing Moscow mule prepared with proper ingredients. Not sugary crap. Run don't walk to Brother you won't regret it love you your OG Jersey girl peace read more

I loved the 1/2 pound of brisket. I got it à la carte with buffalo sauce on the side for a slight dip once in a while. The brisket is slow roasted 16 hours & it is great quality. There's a slightly sweet but not quite smoky soft crust on it with minimal fat, and perfect ends. It was several slices. I was surprised that the Pepsi Zero was so delicious, seriously, tasted extra good. They just got new lines in, & the carbonation is extra crispy, the syrup percentage perfect. It's nice inside, country music, brick, neon signs. If you want, you can order to go and eat people watching at Orlando Icon area. The Orlando Eye Ferris wheel is here. Too hungry to take a picture, sorry. I was happy with the meal. read more

One of thee BEST BBQ restaurants I've been too in a long while. First let start with the Baby back ribs was well done. The fat was crispy and rendered on the rib while the meat was tender and soft. Well done. The brisket was just as amazing. Seasoned well and tender. The sides were good. Could use a better Mac and cheese recipe. Service was cool and restaurant was nice. Oh yea Kids eat free! read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Kids eat free! - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I was staying at a nearby hotel and wanted to step out for dinner, but not to a fancy, sit-down place. Barbecue seemed like a nice option. I was promptly seated and decided on the pulled pork platter with fried okra as my side, plus an Arnold Palmer drink. Wow, was service fast. They brought out my food within 1-2 minutes. Pork was good and properly "stringy" (meaning it wasn't chopped into a much). I tried several of the barbecue sauces and enjoyed the chipotle the best. Sadly, the okra seemed overripe when it was fried -- it was way too fibrous. Anyway, my expectations were mostly met and I was pleased overall. read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Pulled pork plate with fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Server Anna was amazing. Great ambience, pulled pork chicken sandwich was fantastic! Great beer choices, lots to look at, games to play. Food was served lightning fast, you can see the meT carver literally cut your fresh meal on site. The buns on the sandwich were basic, but the flavor of the pulled pork & brisket make up for it. read more

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Held a team dinner here in the party room. Everyone had a good time, ambiance was great, games were good. The food and service was really just average. I really didn't feel like I got my moneys worth here. Live and learn I guess, so I was disappointed with all the hype setting this up. It's like they forgot about us once we were there and the money was in the bank. I wouldn't schedule another event here. read more

Typical tourist bbq place but friendly service and good music food is so so nothing to write home about

5 star because of the excellent happy hour! Drink specials plus half off most of their appetizers makes it quite the attractive prospect! Cool spot and we enjoyed the sliders and sauces immensely. Helpful bar staff when we asked questions about other spots to check out. Classic bbq aesthetic, which is fine, big back space for parties as well. Will come back read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Sliders and Mac side - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped in as we saw the happy hour outside and karaoke featured on a Friday night. Happy hour drink specials were great. Lots of them. We got the sliders as they were 1/2 off. The chicken one was the best one. Brisket was a little dry and pulled pork a little sweet. Sadly, they got rid of karaoke on a Friday and need to update their sign. However, huge place inside with live music. Got a watered down version due to the private event though which was sad. read more

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Came here for a family dinner with my sons college baseball team. The food was absolutely delicious! We live in Texas so our BBQ standards are pretty high... this Carolina BBQ was excellent!! The chipotle BBQ and OG BBQ sauces on the brisket & chicken were fantastic... & the Carolina BBQ sauce (a vinegar style) added a great kick to the pulled pork. After eating their BBQ you will know why they are awarded Orlando's BEST BBQ! Did I mention the cornbread??? Superb! Sweet, buttery, goodness in every bite! We had a pre selected meal that offered Tossed Cesar Salad, Carolina Style Slaw, Sweet Corn Bread, Hand Cut Fries, BJ's "Legendary" Carolina Pulled Pork, Smoked Pulled Chicken, Competition Winning Black Angus Brisket. Service was friendly, helpful & had everything we needed to make for a fun and memorable dinner! Around the horn, A+ beginning to end. read more

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After a long walk around ICON Park, stopping here for a bite to eat and a drink was hands down the best decision of the day. This BBQ spot delivered on all fronts--delicious food, great drinks, and exceptional service. I started with a local craft beer, and while I regret not catching the name, it was so good that I'll be on the hunt for it during my next visit to Florida. Beers are available by the glass or pitcher, making it easy to enjoy as much as you'd like. The food was absolutely fantastic! I opted for the combo platter (pick three) with brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. If you're craving a sandwich, you can simply order a side of bread and build your own masterpiece. The pulled pork and brisket were the clear winners for me--tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The portion size is generous, easily enough for two people to share, and the sides are just as impressive. Make sure to try the cornbread--it's a must! A few perks make this place even better. FREE valet parking is available right in front of the restaurant, which is super convenient. And if you're dining with kids, you'll love that kids eat free all day, every day (with the purchase of an adult entrée). As a bonus, a friendly staff member walks around taking complimentary group photos for you to keep. If you're interested, you can also purchase additional pictures for $15 each. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with authentic BBQ flavors and a staff that goes above and beyond. I can't wait to come back and try their frickles next time. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving great BBQ in a relaxed and family-friendly setting! read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Lived in Eastern NC for 20 years and this place taste like home! Will be eating here anytime I'm coming through Orlando.

Was in the mood for bbq while walking around Orlando eye area. It was pretty empty so we were sat down right away which was great for a Saturday night. Good came very fast! Portions and flavor were great! Space looks small from the outside but it's big and nice ambiance. Looking forward to going again. read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - BJ's "Legendary" Carolina Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Let me first say, I was shocked when I was told the owners are actually from New York. On our way home from Daytona beach, we stopped through Orlando to get barbecue and have another place in Florida to review. Let me also say this place is in an Entertainment District, so parking is a bit wonky. The place is super cute with lots of typical memorabilia on the walls, and an Elvis bust when you first walk in, and includes a little photo booth. But it's clean and inviting. The server was great and tentative, and food came out pretty quickly. I chose the slider Trio because I eat small amounts regardless. But this gave me an opportunity to try three of their meats: brisket, pulled chicken, and pulled pork. Without having bread or sides, this is a perfect way for me to eat barbecue. We also had a half rack of ribs that did come with one side which was the baked beans. And it came with cornbread. Starting with the trio: the pulled pork without any sauce was actually very flavorful. That is my first test of any barbecue; check the meat before adding sauce. The pulled chicken was also good, a little sweet for my taste. The sauce on it was reminiscent of the sauce of baked beans. But was still pretty good. The brisket was actually really good also. Brisket is such a difficult meat to have tender and be flavorful, and they did both. Eventually I tried the barbecue sauces just to add them on and they were also very good. The chipotle sauce is definitely a little spicy. The original is on the sweeter side. The Carolina was just a basic vinegar, which is not really my thing. Other than just tasting it, I didn't actually use it. For the ribs: we chose the dry rub option, and you can actually see there is a little bit of a smoke ring. These ribs were very large and meaty. The flavor on them was actually really good prior to Sauce being added. The baked beans were really good also, not as sweet as some places I've been, which I enjoy. The cornbread is actually more up my alley of flavor as it wasn't a sweet cornbread, however for me, I have to have my cornbread super warm and lots of butter. But that's me. Def recommend! read more

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I really liked it here, great spot for barbecue style food. I ate one of the best brisket sandwiches I've ever had. My wife had pulled pork and it was delicious. I definitely will be going back soon read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Solid bbq. The ribs were amazing! The pulled pork was a bit bland and dry. The sides stood out. The beans with pork are heavenly. The Cole slaw was crispy and tangy. Banana pudding was excellent. Fast, fast, fast service and pleasant staff. Definitely would return! Should be a 4.5/5 read more

Best service and food in Icon Park. Food is consistently good. My favorites are the brisket, baked beans, and mac. I was happy to see collard greens on the menu but found them to be way too runny and watery. The pulled chicken was OK too but more in chunks rather than the pulled texture I prefer. Service was friendly and this place is excellent for groups and kids. But in our last visit the server completely forgot one person's order at our table of 7. While we all had our plates and had eaten for a few minutes we did have to ask staff what happened to one of our guest's meals. It was quickly addressed with an apology and the food came out shortly. My parents enjoyed a meat platter as they're big fans of pork, ribs, meats, etc. The platter was presented with a cool blue flame in the middle of the meats. My dad was impressed. If you're looking for value and quality in Icon Park and a place that is good for kids I highly recommend overall. It's tucked away from the crowds nicely and both times we went on weekends with no wait. There was also a cute photo booth in the restaurant that helped entertain my son for a few mins. Good for groups and Boomer parents. We will be back. read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Sampler platter - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Skip this place. We ordered 3 meat plate. It can out barely warm. They agreed to remake it but I watched the cook put the same plate back in the microwave and reserve it to us. They did make us new fries and the ranch is good. But it was a terrible dinner. Do better Jimmy! read more

While in Icon Park with family (14 people) we were looking for a place to eat. We chose to go to this restaurant. The place pretty empty. Once seated near the door we all got comfortable. 1. So both hostess could care less if anyone came in as it was late, very windy and cold. 2. The one door out three would not close all the way and wind would come in strong through it. They showed no care as it was not affecting them. People the groups had to get up and close it ourselves. The server was a good dude. Was trying to sell how good everything was and took care of our orders. Now I order brisket and pulled pork. As well I ordered the fried pickles. 1. Pickles were overcooked. Burnt coins. 2. The meat was all dry. Drier than cardboard. I could put sauce the cardboard and it would get soft. But not the food. I did not eat. As the server came to clean the tables from our plates he did not even ask why all my food was still on the plate. Crazy part of all they already put a tip on the bill when they bring it to you. read more

No pics because phone was almost dead, but pretty cool ambiance in a industrial sort of vibe. I got the pulled chicken sandwich which had a wonderful sweet BBQ sauce. Unfortunately my chicken was somewhere between cool and room temperature. The handcut fries were good and there were a lot of them, but not everyone like the really thin and soft fries. Service was good, quick and polite with extra interaction which is a plus these days. Would probably come back, just order something I know would be fresh. read more

Came in for a quick meal and it server Eric gave some great recommendations and the good was fantastic. We tried the 3 meat combo with brisket, pulled pork and shrimp and it was great. They have sauce on the table but you didn't really need it it enhances but not needed. Priced decent. if they in Icon Park check this place out read more

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Jess the waitress was amazing. Shout out to her. The food specifically the St. Louis ribs was amazing. Loved it read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Ribs was perfect - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

What a great find. Where we were initially going closed early at 8 pm and we were looking for a late evening place. We were happy the first place closed early because this was a great choice. Absolutely ALL the food was excellent: well seasoned, not too salty, moist, finger licking good. Sides gave the main meats good competition and were award worthy complements. The fishbowl drink was da bomb!! We were all able to drink it and it was not 'weak' especially since it is a very touristy area. Prices were not outlandish since 6 people shared the meal. The flaming meat dish at the table was a good treat. The wait staff was attentive and anticipated our needs before we knew we had needs! So our soda glasses were magically always full, napkin piles appeared, child items appeared with entertainment. The place is huge inside and definitely can accommodate large groups. Will definitely return! read more

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We had lunch here after hanging out at Icon Park. The servers were very friendly and welcoming. I also liked that they had outdoor seating. The food came out extremely fast which is great since we wanted a quick bite. The ambiance was relaxed as expected for a bbq spot. My only complaint is that I wish the food was more flavorful or they had more bbq sauce options. But all in all, I was pleased with our experience. P.S. 1 kid eats free for every Main Entree you order. I ended up getting a salad so my second kid didn't eat free. Small detail but thought I'd share. read more

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Our group of six dined here for lunch, and we all agreed, the food and customer service were excellent. Ashley took great care of our group!

We visited last night. Brother Jimmy's is located in a busy area in Icon Park. Service was excellent, Bella was our server and was very friendly, informative, and helpful. We had ribs, Pulled pork, and brisket. The meats were delicious. I wasn't a fan of the sides, the collards were a tad watery and bland. The Mac and cheese was rich and seemed to be missing something. The fries were delicious. Overall, I would return. This is a family friendly restaurant read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - BJ's "Legendary" Carolina Pulled Pork, ribs, Competition Winning Black Angus Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We went here for my dad's birthday. He loved his full rack of ribs, and he left very full! We also had the brisket nachos that were TRULY HUMONGOUS! The collard greens were also delicious. Our server, Analise, was sweet and responded to us quickly. They play Lenard Skynyrd, AC/DC, Steve Miller Band, Kenny Chesney, and other classic rock and country music. It reminded me of Nashville. We went around 5pm on Friday and got served quickly. There was plenty of seating available. It's worth checking out! Go when you're hungry and try it all! read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Neon lights that say pork sandwich and meat. There is baseball playing on the tv. - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This is my go to in International drive for BBQ . Love our server Bella at the bar we always have a good tine with her . Love the location and all the decor that goes along with it so cool. Pigs everywhere and a beer can Christmas tree their decor was on point! Lotta fun and i ordered the three way platter wow Awesome ribs and love the mac n cheese yummm pulled pork was great and the chicken Omg was falling apart so delicious! The ribs i mean that a bbq rib for sure! Great collard greens and also love their corn bread. Good drinks and love the Stillhouse peanut butter bourbon after dinner drink try it so yummy good for digestion! The brisket sandwich could've been bigger so i will ask for double next time! Lotta fun and the smell ! read more

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We ordered the brisket baked potatoes with Mac and cheese & baked beans. The potato was a bit too salty for my taste but everything else was good. We initially walked in because of the smell of barbecue. We're from TX & we love barbecue & rustic type restaurants. The host was real cool & helpful & that's what made us want to stay and try it out. Our waitress was friendly & attentive. Total after food and drinks and tip was $85. I enjoyed the Christmas decorations & the overall feel of restaurant. Thanks for a good time read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Brisket potato, Mac and cheese, baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great food, casual atmosphere and the service was good. We will definitely visit again on our next Orlando trip.

the visit with my family was perfect everyone enjoyed dinner and the entire visit. Our server eric was very helpful and was attending our table well read more

This place is so cute and has such a cool vibe! Being at an Icon Park, I had to try this place out and I am so glad I did!! Learning about their mission as a business was inspiring. Having a local place where all ages are welcome as a family, to enjoy and play and laugh and eat together is so beautiful and makes this an easy business to support. The few things I tried were all very very good! The pulled pork with juicy and the sauces to choose from all were fantastic! On a soft and spongy Hawaiian roll, I could pops these all day long. The Mac cheese was super rich and creamy but felt like home! I am sooo NOT a veggie girl, but their Buffalo cauliflower were like crack! I could have eaten those alone and been one happy camper. All and all, I am excited for another night out at Icon Park and will definitely stop by this place again. read more

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We eat here each year we are in Orlando. Fun and friendly. Food is great. Unique atmosphere for the area. Love Jimmys

We had a great experience at this restaurant during the lunch hour - sat at the bar. I ordered the cauliflower. It's a huge portion. He ordered a half a rack of ribs, but it was a larger portion than expected!! Bartender was as sweet as pie. Did a great job. Service was really good. Barbecue sauce was also really good. I would definitely return. read more

Maybe it was an off day but we left. Started off promising. We sat right away server came over fast, beer brought out quick, took our order fast. That's when it went downhill. We arrived shortly after 1pm not busy AT ALL. Sat and sat and sat. We watched groups of people arrive after us and get their food before our party off 2. 30 minutes later server finally came over to say she didn't know what happened to our order (claimed it got deleted from her handheld device) took our order again put a rush on it. If she had checked on our table before 30 minutes she would've seen our food wasn't out. All we ordered were 2 sandwiches. When it came out, it was wrong. Smdh. Mac and cheese instead of beans (which she said was her favorite first time around) We were not about to wait again while they corrected it. It was so bad that I actually said seemed like kitchen didn't start cooking until more people showed up. We ended up leaving and not eating What a damn disappointment. With the variety of choices to eat in Icon Park I would pass on this place. GO OLE' RED INSTEAD!! read more

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Yummy food, decent prices for BBQ, quick service, cute interior. Great to try when visiting the icon park! read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We had spent a day at the pool and were looking for some good food, when we found Brother Jimmys. The food was good, we ordered the Mac and cheese sandwich, the rib plate, and the BBQ Brisket nachos. The nachos were ok, brisket was great! My son dreams of a Mac and cheese sandwich and his dreams came true with this plate! The ribs were very delicious, cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The service was ok, took a while for drinks to come and it was hot we needed water! They have a woman who walks around taking pictures of your table and then tries to sell them to you. She just came at the most odd times, while we were in the middle of our meal pushing to purchase the photos. We did appreciate the complimentary postcard! read more

Brother Jimmys BBQ - Mac and Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich with Chicken. - Barbeque Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Fantastic food and drinks. I had a great time while on vacation. The service was first rate. Very cool atmosphere.

Service was great. Food was horrible. The brisket was salty and the shrimps were dry as sand. The baby back ribs were good. The burger was small. The food overall was not worth the price they charged. The shrimp dish for $28 was like 12 dried jerky shrimp. I am not even sure how someone can mess up a shrimp dish, but they did. I would not waste my money at this place. read more