Great barbecue! Ate the two meat brisket and turkey plate excellent. Great friendly staff.read more

I visited this location inside of The Joinery. This was my first time coming to The Joinery and…read moreafter walking all around and seeing the different options of food, my boyfriend and I decided upon Blue Dog Craft BBQ. We ordered the 2 meat and 2 sides platter to share. We chose the ribs and pulled pork and the fries and Mac n cheese. The meal comes with bread and the staff member who took our order said they were out of the bread they serve with the meal. I asked if they had anything else they can put in its place and he said a bun. I was like "alright". My boyfriend paid and I saw on the receipt that we were charged for a bun. I questioned it and he was a bit snappy with me that the bun costs money. I reiterated that I only inquired about that since the meal says on the sign it comes with bread and I didn't want to purchase bread. He did end up refunding the money. But there was just no customer service. It was pretty disappointing. The food was decent. I enjoyed the pulled pork and the BBQ sauce flavor. The fries were crispy and the mac n cheese was good but a different consistency being more on the watery side but definitely good. The inside of The Joinery was nice and very modern industrial.

Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits is definitely a cute spot with a lot of character. The décor and…read morehistoric building give you the feeling of stepping back into the early 1900s, which makes the atmosphere one of the highlights of the experience. The food was very good, although the service was just okay--nothing particularly above and beyond during our visit. The beef brisket is a must-try, whether you get it as a plate or a sandwich. It was one of our favorites. I also highly recommend upgrading to the onion rings. They are huge, crispy, and absolutely worth it. We also tried the St. Louis spareribs, which were okay but didn't stand out as much as the brisket. The Fresh Spicy Chicken Sandwich was another hit, although be warned--it definitely has a good kick of heat! Overall, we enjoyed our visit. I'd definitely come back for the brisket and those onion rings, and the unique atmosphere makes Mojo Federal a fun place to check out in downtown Lakeland.

Our order: Salmon, Smoked Chicken, 2 meat: smoked turkey and brisket; Sides -- side salad, sweet…read morepotato, green beans, smoked corn, coleslaw, and an extra side of fries The Review: The best thing was the smoked chicken and dipping it into the many different sauces. Ya caught me, this is a guilty pleasure of mine. Other family members agreed that the chicken was the most tasty of the meats. Another positive, there are a lot of gluten-free options if you eat meat! They even have a special menu that tells you the items that do have gluten. The fries are GF but in a shared fryer, but if that doesn't bother you I highly recommend them. The fries when they were fresh were amazing, but they tried to give us old fries first, which we ended up sending back because they were cold and mushy. Luckily, the next batch pulled through! As for the sides, the smoked corn was good but pretty salty, the sweet potato was so delish, the coleslaw was fresh and sweet and creamy, and the green beans were just green beans. They made a mistake on our order, fixed it, and then charged us extra for it. When we asked them about it, they said it was because they gave us extra food on accident, and therefore we would have to pay for the extra food. To me, this seems like something that should not have been charge because we did not ask for the extra food, but we still paid because we did not want to make a big deal of it. The customer service is not great, and you may need to advocate for yourself at this restaurant.

We got to the restaurant at 12:25, and thought it would be full. Maybe Thursday is slow for lunch…read morebecause only two other people were eating inside. Husband and I got the half pork platter with one side. He got beans, which he said were delicious. I got a fresh garden salad with honey mustard. Our friend got brisket (looked moist) with side salad and coleslaw (not creamy). We all got cornbread and liked it. All of us enjoyed our meals, and savored them. Salads were fresh. Pork was just right. It was quiet and peaceful so we were able to catch up in normal speaking voices. Didn't have to shout to be heard. Our waitress was attentive and kept checking up on us. We appreciated that kind of service. We only had to get one to go box for our friend. Husband and I got clean plate awards! Friend paid her bill with a credit card. We used Apple Pay after scanning the QR code. I don't remember paying a surcharge for not using cash, which was refreshing. When we left an hour later, more people were in booths, and the bar area was no longer empty. This is a really nice place, with good food and service. It should be full all the time!

First visit to this recycled BBQ joint formerly Mojo's. According to some this is some of the best…read moreBBQ around. I'll give you the real scoop. At first glance this place looks like a really cool hangout. The mix of metal roofing and American motif gives it a gritty look. Looks to have plenty of seating to include a covered outdoor area. Looked to be clean and organized. Service was spot on and our hostess/server was quick to provide menus and silverware. She immediately took drink orders and returned rather quickly. My friends and I chose the buffet as it was recommended by my friend's cohorts. According to them "they have the best beans and BBQ buffet". A Looking it over there were several meat choices. There was hamburger patties in a brown gravy, several flavors of chicken wings, pulled pork, meatballs, and burnt ends. Overall it was okay at best. Flavors weren't consistent. For example I had a meatball that was very spicy. But the other was bland. I thought the burnt ends were a bit dry as if they sat there all day. The problem with that is we went as they opened. The pulled pork was a bit mushy. The BBQ wings were pretty tasty. I also tried the garlic parmesan. I thought they were a bit salty. Now for the sides. I felt the macaroni was a bit overcooked as opposed to al dente. Hush puppies were okay. The beans were actually good in my opinion. A nice addition was pork rinds. I don't know if they were house made and I forgot to ask. I really didn't go up for seconds as nothing really impressed me. Afterwards I did try their peach cobbler. Mushy and lacking either ice cream or whipped cream. They did have a salad bar. It looked to be fairly fresh. And I wanted to also add, for an extra $5 you can have all you can eat sliced brisket. At $17 I wasn't going to tack another $5 for kess than impressive BBQ. Overall I'd have to say there are far better choices for BBQ in Lakeland. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd express my opinion. For what I paid I could have gotten a far better meal at Mojo Federal in Downtown. Just saying.

We stopped by this BBQ joint on a whim while passing through the area. There's a reason it gets…read moresuch high ratings on Yelp! I'm on a mission to try all the brisket, and this was a stand out. Service was quick and efficient. And there's so much to look at inside while you wait for your meal. Definitely a must if you're in the area.

What a delicious selection of traditional BBQ entrees and sandwiches. I'm always on the lookout for…read morea great smoked sausage and Smokin Aces has one of the best. It truly didn't need any BBQ sauce. It was that tasty. Also tried the bbq pork sandwich. They offer 3 different sauces on the table. If preferred the spicy bbq sauce. Our service was great and so was the food. The restaurant was right off of the highway on our trip over to Bradenton. So glad I found it.

We stopped at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland for lunch and had a really good experience. The kids'…read moremeals were the perfect size for our 5- and 3-year-olds, and the adult portions were generous without being excessive. I ordered the moist brisket, and it absolutely lived up to the name. It was incredibly tender and juicy. My wife ordered the lean brisket but was given moist instead, which was the only issue with our meal. The fried okra was awesome, and the sauces were really good too. Our kids especially loved the soda fountain because it had some unique drink choices they don't usually see. The ordering process was easy to figure out, even on our first visit; the staff was extremely friendly, and both the restaurant and bathrooms were very clean. We'll definitely be back.

I had a good experience this time. The food was good, lots of options. The burnt ends are a must…read more So tasty! Open and bright indoor seating area. Lots of free parking. Staff was helpful and walked around making sure you had everything you needed. Much better than the first time I visited!

Finally got over to try 2nd Hand Smoke today. Absolutely fabulous! Being from Kansas City area…read moreand catered for years we like to try BBQ everywhere we go in the United States. These were the best ribs I've ever had! Definitely will be back!

Fantastic food and the prices are more than reasonable. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon until…read morethey sell out every bbq lover will find something delicious

Yes, I've been here before they have great barbecue and the owner is very nice and kind. I do…read morerecommend this place.

The food is decent. It's just a small place and they run out of a lot of things if you get there…read morelate.

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

This lobster roll is so delicious and I thought to order the 3 lobster rolls that they showed their…read morevalid offer promotion with picture of 3 different lobster rolls with same prices . I realized that they just show 3 different kinds of flavors but I have to choose one flavor instead 3 different flavors that's what the waitress told me . I'm disappointed about this valid promotion that they should explain more clarification about it. Ambiance is great here and comfortable. So quiet during early afternoon hours .

Omg. This is some of the best BBQ I've ever had. I got a burger with pulled pork and brisket on…read moretop. It was absolutely huge and delicious. I would drive back to FL JUST to come here and eat. That's a 24 hour drive for me lol. The service was amazing. Natalie is really friendly. I also love the road side pit BBQ ambiance. You definitely feel like you are part of the community. I truly can't say enough good things about it. Go here!

Some of the best homemade tasting burgers we have had in this whole town. Beers are nice and cold,…read morefries are perfect. The young girl server is a doll and one of the friendliest servers we have ever had in town. Wish i could recall her name, but I know she just lives a house or two away from here. We recently drove there for dinner and were sad to see they changed their hours till 2pm.

Lovebird is a phenomenal place to get a bite to eat…read more The ambiance is rad, quirky, and fun. The music selection is on point. The service was friendly and professional. They came out to clean our table and were so cool about our little ones being there. We had everything from the chicken meals to the salad. It was all flavorful and full of love. It's great to support a family business as awesome as this one!

Not loving lovebird this time... I got the two piece tender…read moremeal. I asked for one fried and one grilled. It's funny when you compare size, the grilled one is so small compared to the double fried super breaded other one. I asked for medium heat, but it really tasted mild. The Gouda Mac is good like always, but the dirty fries... Oh my God... So salty!!! You can literally see it's covered in salt crystals!! I only ate like three and had to throw out the rest, what a waste of a side. For dessert, I got their seasonal apple cobbler... Does not hit like the peach cobbler. Way too much cinnamon, not enough caramel just very blah. Overall, really disappointed with my lunch. I was not satisfied at all, and I will probably not be coming back for quite some time.