We want to first say that the atmosphere and staff were very nice, quick to provide and a very beautiful establishment. However the food left something to be desired. Bbq beef plate was just shaved beef with lettuce and tomato. $11. My $16 club was decent. Turkey tasted like deli meat. Children's chicken finger plate was $8 and he got one singular chicken finger. I know sometimes they go off weight but that was a little absurd. Overall, we would not travel off of 75 to return here but if you're in the area I think it could be worth another try. read more

Ken's Bar-B-Que - BBQ Beef plate - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, Florida

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I wasn't overly impressed. I had the beef & ribs, and both were dry and didn't taste very fresh. Service was okay but not very friendly. read more

This is the BEST restaurant in the Lake city area! Their turkey sandwich is the best. The waitresses are very kind and will make sure you get the best service. The place is very welcoming and makes you want to come back. Overall the food, service, and environment is amazing! read more

Consistently good BBQ! Everything is real wood smoked and cooked to perfection! I love the smoked chicken, and sliced pork. All the sides are the perfect finishing touches! read more

Sweet serving ladies and amazing speed in delivering the food after ordering. The food is good and definitely recommend their bbq beans. Unfortunately no jalapeño available for your burgers. read more

Hours please M-F They are not open on weekends Good BBQ and the best fried okra in town! Good food and good value! read more

I'm from the area of Lake City and always loved Ken's moved to Ga and every time I visit I always go there and eat sorry to see they aren't open like they used to be but the food is always amazing read more

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. The food was good. Service was excellent, and the food came out very quickly.

We picked up ribs to go. they were awful. Dry and overcooked. That was at 3 in afternoon of 2-29-24. $30 dollars wasted. read more

I have been eating at Ken's BBQ for 50 years. The food and service has always been extraordinary. Having traveled all over the country and the world, no one makes BBQ like Ken's! Good old fashion BBQ in a comfortable down home setting. Family friendly. Love Ken's. cj read more

Just got take out at Ken's BBQ the you lady that took my order was very nice, when I got home my order was GREAT, food wad very good. Thank you read more

I've lived in Lakr City all my life and been a fan of Kens for years. When family came in town of course we thought of Kens for our big get together. When ordering We were disappointed to find out there's no family meal deal. We ordered, were not provided a price. we were very disappointed with the quantity of food received for the 130.00 that was charged. Im unable to post the picture of the food but, we received 1 Togo container of sliced pork (not completely full) 1 Togo container of ribs 2 containers each of slaw and bean 2 single servings of fries 2 gallons of tea. I'm beyond disappointed in Kens and embarrassed that half the family had to eat elsewhere. read more

Great hospitality. Good bbq. Enjoyable stop on my trip North. Good smoke ring on carved beef!

My oh my was dining here such a pleasant experience! The service was excellent and the food was DELICIOUS! And it came to the table quickly while the restaurant was about 3/4 full! My table ordered two appetizers: fried okra and onion rings. I am not a fan of okra...ever. THIS okra, however, was actually more than tolerable. I found myself going back for more. The onion rings were also tasty and not a pain to eat as the onion didn't slip out with the first bite. For my entree, I ordered the fried catfish with tartar sauce and a side of coleslaw. The catfish was fried to perfection. Seriously. So tender. And the tartar sauce was bangin'! The coleslaw was a little on the sweet side, but that's how it's preferred by many. I will definitely be returning when I am back in town! read more

This was our family go-to spot on Friday nights growing up as kid in the 80s. So when I come back home, I try to stop in when I have time. My last visit was good but the food seemed like it was already prepared before walking in for the lunch hour and was a little warm to cooler than I would expect. But everything tasted good still and love the okra and garlic bread with my sweet tea fix! read more

Ken's Bar-B-Que - Corn nuggets baby! - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, Florida

Another BBQ place that I have frequented since I was a child. There are three locations in Lake City only, from my understanding. And, most of those locations have been around for more than 30 years. So, next time you are driving down I-75 and are in the mood for some good saucy BBQ, give them a try. The location is right off of 441, and there is another location off of 90. Ken's original house BBQ sauce is a distinct mustard/vinegar sauce that no one else has yet to match. It is not labelled as a mustard sauce, so don't get it twisted. Seriously, it is the best BBQ sauce that I have ever had in my life. They still have yet to bottle and sell it. However, you can purchase it there and they will give you a large Styrofoam cup of it. It is great on anything, even just on some toast, but it pairs best with their smoked chicken. They have plenty of great items, but their best item is the smoked chicken. The skin is flavorful and sweet, and the chicken is tender and smoked for a long time so most of the fat has melted away. Don't be one of those losers that just orders white meat, that is lame. Get a half bird, cover it in sauce and enjoy. The only sides that I recommend are the fries and the garlic bread. Everything else is so-so. Don't forget some sweet tea. The last interesting thing about Ken's is that they make their own mayo, and it comes in a squeeze bottle just like the BBQ sauce. My family members have been known to tear up a ton of BBQ chicken on AUCE night and most of it covered in that mayo. To each their own, right? read more

We checked to see if they were open and it clearly showed they were open on Saturday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. We've never tried it so we thought we would give it a try. We drove across town to find they were closed on a Saturday evening. It was about 4:30. A small sign on the door saying they are closed at 3:00 pm. 11-3 on a Saturday? Don't go by their internet info. No telling when they are open or closed. Back to Sonny's where you know they will be open. read more

The food was amazing! My husband got the special rib meal and it looked delicious! The meat was tender and the sauce was amazing and different! My children loved the food which always a plus for me . read more

Ken's Bar-B-Que - ows a plate of ribs, fries and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, Florida

We have enjoyed Ken's primarily the US 90s location for the last 25 years. A few months ago we noticed the prices had jumped such that dinner was now more than several of the chain restaurants by the interstate. The food is good and the service by friends over the years stellar so we continued to patronize Ken's. Today we stopped at the St Margaret's location. When asked for a package price on my choice the waitress told me no can do and shame on the US 90s folks. When she returned she promised to call the manager and asked for a name! No way was I going to give up a friend! My girl was distraught at the waitress's tactics and we will take our business elsewhere. We did notice the potato salad was watery and the beef more fatty than normal. Higher prices and lower quality food - not the Ken's we used to know and love! read more

Great hometown barbeque place. The food is great and the service is excellent. I recommend the Barbeque Salad. read more

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KEN'S BBQ: I have eaten a lot of bar-b-que over the years and I guess I'm lucky because I don't think I've ever had any "bad" bar-b-que! But Ken's is #1 on my list. There are things that make certain BBQ restaurants stand out for me, for instance: Restaurants that have personable and efficient staff; Employees that actually remember you and bother to know your name; Recipes that make for that consistent taste and flavor that keep you coming back for more. But most of all, I love that you see the owner and their family on the floor, with rolled up sleeves serving, busing tables, cashiering and working along side their employees to accomplish the job at hand. It speaks volumes about the values and commitment of the owners. Also, ALL THE FOOD IS ALWAYS DELICIOUS! Dine in or take out! Maybe I'm biased because I have lived in Lake City my whole life and I can't even remember Lake City without Ken's BBQ.....In fact, I don't want a Lake City without Ken's BBQ!! One more thing: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!! read more

Barbecue chicken was dry as a bone, ribs were burnt even the French fries. When your fourteen year old chicken eating from anywhere kid can't finish his chicken tender sandwich it should have told me something but instead we finished our prison barbecue, paid and will never return. We tried to mention that it was bad and was given the did you tell your server remark. Our fault for not speaking up I guess but really expected much better from something that use to be a good staple in our town. Actually signed up for Yelp just so I could post a review for others as we walked away feeling robbed of $65 bucks. If anything positive to say it would be the tea is still good and the waitress was nice. Choose wisely when deciding if this is your dining place for the evening. read more

This is obviously a local favorite. We met a family here that lives in Lake City and they were proud to have us check it out. This is a classic southern BBQ joint. Enjoy! read more

Ken's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, Florida

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We love Ken's BBQ. It is one of our favorite places to eat. We have never eaten anything we didn't like. BBQ, Ribs, Chicken, Brunswick Stew, and even their fish are all awesome. The service is great whether eating in or taking out. We are thankful for this hometown restaurant that we have been going to for many, many years. read more

Stopped in on our way back from shopping in Lake City, for lunch. We were lucky, they had an all you can eat chicken dinner special that was very good! Service was excellent and the chicken was done to perfection. I had a second helping, and had a hard time finishing it all. We often drive by Ken's, but I think we need to stop by more often, it's a really nice place to eat. read more

Came here on a weekday for lunch and had extremely friendly and fast service. I just wasn't impressed with the BBQ, as my sandwich was dry and extremely ordinary. It has a very comfortable and homey environment, but the food is nothing to write home about...I felt the high rating was a little deceiving, but it is Lake City after all. read more

Nothing special...reasonable prices,decent service & food came out really quick. This is the only BBQ joint I've ever been to that doesn't have pulled pork. Food was good but greasy for BBQ. Won't go out of our way to visit another one of these. read more

Ken's Bar-B-Que - Sliced pork sandwich. A bit greasy but tender. - Barbeque Near Me - Lake City, Florida

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Good local BBQ joint. Good garlic bread and pork sandwiches. Nice cold tossed salads are great as a side. Consistent good food but not incredible flavor. Add some hot BBQ sauce, salt, and their excellent local ranch dressing to add a little more flavor and that makes it pretty good. The service is nice and quick which is great for s working mans lunch. Local country style decor. read more

Horrible customer service at the TO GO window. She was rude and not helpful. I informed her that we had never eaten there and she seemed to have an attitude about it. Wasn't helpful with assisting in my order. After I ordered I had a question for her. See seemed annoyed that I had a question. When I got my food I asked if there was any BBQ sauce and in a snippy reply she said you didn't ask for it. Not sure If she didn't like having a black person at her window or just having a bad day. Either way it won't happen again. Food was better than it looked but I would still only give it a 5 out of 10. Fries were tasty. Turkey looked like lunch meat but had decent flavor. Chicken was just ok. Disappointed we paid $20 for a weak lunch. Need to teach the waitress some manners and customer service. read more

Some of the best okra this foodie has ever had. Pork sandwich wasn't the greatest but my preference is chipped over sliced. BBQ sauce was good but I am a mustard based fanatic. Worth a trip for sure. read more

So glad we stopped here when passing through Lake City! Everything was really good, and the service was perfect. Prices are super reasonable. They make their own salad dressings, which we sampled and all were awesome. My favorite of the BBQ sauces is the sweet sauce; it has a really nice flavor. I had the smoked turkey sandwich, also good. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Food was okay. If we would order again we would just focus on the wings and fried chicken. BBQ was too dry! Hot wings were really good!

Great bbq....friendly staff...defently This is great bbq!! Great place to stop for lunch or dinner. Very fast service as well!!

This place was recommended to us, so we thought we'd try it out. The food was delicious, and the portions sizes were pretty big. The prices were a little high but not terribly unreasonable. The smoked bbq pork had great flavor and was nice and tender. The coleslaw was tasty, and the sweet potato fries were hot and well done. Kids enjoyed the ribs and bbq pork sandwich, fries, and baked beans as well. The restaurant has some nice country decor and a great family atmosphere. Definitely recommended by the family. read more

I ordered the combination dinner to go. The chicken was very pale looking, so upon pulling it apart, the main vein in the thigh had blood coming out of it. Definitely not done. The ribs I received in my a order were 2 very small ones and a small end cut. They were dried out like jerky to the point of being inedible. The side of okra was so greasy. I had to pour it out on a paper towel so it would soak up the grease. It was very disgusting to say the least. read more

Just OK Saw some positive reviews about Ken's as we were traveling on I-75. Always on the lookout for a good barbecue restaurant, we decided to give it a try. The look of the place, the menu offerings and the quality of the food was kind of like Sonny's Barbecue, but not quite as good--sort of a Sonny's light. Most everything was fine, nothing was particularly memorable. Service was pleasant enough but not very organized. Prices were fair. I'll keep looking for a really good barbecue restaurant on I-75. iew helps others learn about great local businesses. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees. read more

Best barbecue in town! They have really good sweet tea and really good pulled pork.

Awesome steak sandwich! Good onion rings that are very crispy. Only down side the place is always so cold when you leave I feel the need to thaw out. read more

Off the beaten path but so well worth it! Great bbq, Huge portions and very friendly staff.

My family and I stopped in as we were passing though on a trip because we couldn't find anything else. What a happy accident! It was some of the best BBQ I've had and great prices. My only complaint was it was way too cold in the restaurant. I even noticed that most of the locals were wearing sweat shirts and jackets even though it was 88 degrees outside. haha I will come up with excuse to go back to Lake City so I can visit Ken's again. Get the ribs! I thought my son was going to lose a finger he was tearing through them so fast. Great hot sauce too! read more