This is a great old-fashioned barbecue restaurant! We have had take out from here several…read moretimes-This time-we decided to go in and sit down to get the whole Gold Rush experience. It was perfect! Our drinks were cold,and the server was efficient. This was on a very busy Saturday night and they still gave us a great experience ! The food! The food was what barbecue everywhere should be!! We ordered a sampling so we could try a few things, and each one was outstanding! The sides were each fantastic! The fried okra was perfect-creamy with a light amount of breading. All the barbecue dishes were delivered piping hot and were just what you hope it should be! I can't wait to go back here again!!

We have been craving BBQ since moving here from Texas a year ago. We came on a Sunday. Giving this…read morea 4 star because it may have been an off day and it's hard to compare to Tx bbq ;). The good: Seating is plentiful and we were able to sit right away. They have both booths and large tables for larger parties if needed. Service was nice. The bbq sauces are some of the best I've ever had. The barbecue beans are delish and sweet, if you like a sweet barbecue bean. The cornbread was really good. The menu is quite large with tons of options. Cool atmosphere inside. And bathrooms are clean. The - could be better: my bbq brisket sandwich was extremely dry to the point some of the pieces i couldn't even bend the meat. There was very little bbq sauce on it so thankfully i loved the bbq sauces so i drenched it. All the sauces are kept on the tables for easy access. The okra was not crispy. The ribs looked good on the plate turned upside down but once turned over the tops were burnt and the meat was also very dry. Also the house salad, i had to ask for cheese and croutons, it came with one slice of tomato and one slice of cucumber. So the house salad is quite bland just a heads up. Will try again, hopefully just an off day with the meats.

Great catering service - perfect call on the amount needed for our party. BBQ pork and chicken were…read morea big hit. Order was ready at assigned pick up time. Definitely a "do again" for our association picnic! STARS to Darrell's.

Darrell's catered for our group of slightly over 200. Delicious, hot and on time. We've used…read moreDarrell a few times and the service and food is always excellent. He is very easy to deal with and very happy to help with suggestions.

Such a nice and helpful staff. Loved the food and the dessert was amazing! We had a party of 6 and…read morethey were very accommodating.

Finally, a true Texas pitmaster in a sea of wannabes. The brisket was the real deal. My wife had…read morethe St. Louis ribs and I had a taste. They were also authentic. The tater salad was very good. The only thing I didn't care for were the onion rings. Bob, the owner is a nice friendly guy and deserves your business. We will definitely return. I just wish I could eat BBQ everyday.

Good food. A bit pricey. Good Entertainment And boat ramp…read moreaccess. It is a great place to bring the whole family. Child friendly outdoor arena. Great music and available parking.

Really fun atmosphere with tons of outdoor seating and live music. You can either order at the…read morecounter and seat yourself or there's another part of the restaurant where you can be waited on. We ordered at the counter and everyone we interacted with was friendly despite them being busy. As far as the food-- my husband got shrimp tacos with homemade chips and I got fried catfish with beans, potato salad, and Texas toast. My husband said the tacos were good but he wished there was some more boom boom sauce. I tried his chips and I thought they were good, but needed a little salt. They have salt and pepper + sauces in a certain area so that is an easy fix. My fish was delicious. I'm from the south and I thought there was no way the fish would be comparable. However, the breading was perfect and it definitely had just come out of the fryer. They gave you a lemon to squeeze on top which I also appreciated. The potato salad was absolutely delicious 10/10. The beans were good, but they are sweet (more like brown sugar baked beans). I like my baked beans more savory. My husband loved them though. Texas toast was buttery, but definitely had been sitting under a heat lamp. I didn't care-- still thought it was good. The fact that the food is good and fast once you order is pretty miraculous considering how busy they were.

Best donuts anywhere!! (haven't tried the BBQ). However…read morethe prices may be a little steep. But in my case I think the quality of their products is worth it.

We got the sticky pig and it was delicious! Highly recommend, great portion for the price, Just…read morewish it was warmed up more! The chocolate donuts are rich, and best apple fritter I've ever had. Will be back!

I don't leave reviews unless something is exceptionally good or bad w a place. I was in Sarasota…read morefor a very brief minute. I was looking for a highly rated Cuban place on Tamiami Trail but they were out of business and I instead stumbled across two women w a smoker in a gas station parking lot (at 6000 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34243). I got the pulled pork dinner platter w mac n cheese and dirty rice w a Carolina bbq sauce. Dare I say that meal - in a gas station parking lot- was the tastiest thing I've had in a looong time. The pork and sauce was tender, juicy, flavorful. Just amazing. The Mac n cheese too was outstanding. The rice was was fine just fine but the other two items. Amazing. It seems to me these ladies have not been in this location long, but don't over look them. They just have it going on.

Went when they first opened, no beer or liquor, might be different now. Had the brisket, asked what…read morekind of bbq sauce they had and was told "regular". For a bbq place, they should be experienced in different sauces. Also, the brisket was dry. No table service either. Maybe things are different now.

Deserves 4 stars, except for one situation. Order on Uber Eats for pick up included four wings…read more$11.99 (promo). I received 1 1/2 tenders. Drove back. Received explanation that the Venice location does have wings. Asked for two more tenders. No go on that. Advice: dine-in only so you don't have to drive back to fix order. I like the place and its people; however, you may run into 'management can't do that'. They would trade a bad review for two tenders (strangely I didn't order tenders to begin with).

First time visit for a quick lunch. I went with the special which was 1/4 chicken with choice of…read moreeither sliced pork, pulled pork, or sliced beef and a choice of two sides. Food came out fast and staff was friendly. Restaurant was empty besides my party as they had just opened. Food had a nice smoky flavor and the house sauce was excellent. Worth a try if you are craving bbq.

Great food and great service. Friendly staff. Would recommend the one in Venice again.read more

We split the pixie dust boneless chicken wings with a side of hot sauce. It was delicious. The…read moretater tots were nice and crispy. Our dog really likes this place. They bring her water and lots of love music bingo on Mondays is our favorite. It's so much fun to listen to 60s and 70s music. the beer is pretty cold as well. The service is spot on with very friendly waitresses. This place has a wonderful vibe to it.

Honestly the best bbq brisket I've ever eaten.. I had the sliced/moist brisket sandwich, with…read morehomemade pickles, picked onions and coleslaw with one side. Even the bun was excellent. The side of fries was equal to 3 orders. The brisket was perfection..I didn't even use any bbq sause.. and the homemade veg trio was stellar. Husband's mac and cheese and pit beans were superb. Staff was so friendly, and the owner even came out to say hi...Highly, Highly recommend this little gem...oh, and there's pizza too. VERY creative. Below is just a snapshot of the leftovers I had to bring home...Huge portions were too much for me!

Are they open? We used to go to Marlowes weekly and they just disappeared one day. I heard they…read moreopened this place but they never look open and never answer the phone. Any info?

Fun place with great service, specials & good food! I would definitely recommend it.read more

So glad I found Food + Beer for my trips to Venice Beach. Great food, drinks, and vibes. Best food…read moreI've had and comparable to Tampa places. Pleased with every drink and flavor and even came back for a second night on my trip. The Buffalo Chicken Wedge salad is my favorite with the jammy 6-min egg. I will be back and love the staff. Bartenders and servers are amazing! I will be back on all my future trips.