We really wanted to love this place more. If you love really good barbecue and that's what you're after, you may be a little disappointed. If you're good with middle of the road barbecue, you'll love this place. I really loved the smoked macaroni and cheese and beans with brisket in them. However, the brisket itself had the texture of steamed meat and the chicken wasn't smoked at all, it was baked. The pulled pork was pretty good and my favorite of the meats. The sausage was OK. Cornbread was a bit dry and could've used a slather of butter. I would've given another star if the chicken was smoked/barbecued and better. Bland baked chicken has a lot of room for improvement. read more

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Best tasting barbecue around. Small restaurant with limited seating. Great variety and delicious sauces. If they ever migrate into a full sized location, it will be packed. read more

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I wanted to wait until we'd eaten here several times before reviewing. Easily the best BBQ north of the river- we're so lucky to have Legacy in the area. Their smoked meats are 5/5! You gotta try the burnt ends for sure (they sell out fast!) We've tried every meat except the ribs, sausage, and catfish. I'm a huuuge fan of their chipotle BBQ sauce. And you won't find better service behind a counter. Very friendly and eager to share their passion for good food. Would rate the sides 4/5, but some of them are really decent. You can't go wrong with the smoked mac n cheese, fried okra, or apple pie egg rolls. Stop in! You can even order online =) read more

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EXCELLENT BBQ! Portions are OK but VS price it's less than expected. Service is order at counter and retrieve food when call, self serve drinks. The small dining area is very warm with no atmosphere. The Prices are High compared to what you would get at another restaurant for a $17 - $20 dinner. We enjoyed the food but considering the fact it cost $80 (including tip) for 3 people eating dinner on paper lined tin trays with plastic utensils the portion VS price isn't worth it. Great BBQ, not great value. read more

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It's very hard to find good BBQ places it seems like. Authentic bbq meat was definitely here. The food was good, when I cook I'm heavy on my seasonings so i would prefer more but even then I ate all my food. She was very nice, friendly and helpful to us. It was a very nice small place to sit and chow down on some meats. The catfish was amazing!! and I don't eat fish. Cooked to perfection. read more

Legacy BBQ - Jalapeño cheddar sausage Pulled chicken Smoked mac and cheese Pulled pork Macaroni salad Brisket Cole slaw - Southern Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Compassion and service like no other! I was hundreds of miles away during a family emergency and wanted to help relatives going through a tragedy. Most restaurants couldn't accommodate the order since it was larger than a family meal but smaller than catering. Then I called here. Gabby was wonderful, and within minutes the owner, Kari, was on the phone helping me plan exactly what was needed -- including gluten-free options. She even offered to personally deliver the food to the home. Their kindness and generosity brought me to tears and lifted such a heavy weight off my shoulders. This isn't just great food -- it's people with heart. I'll always support them whenever I'm in Florida. read more

There are NOT a lot of BBQ restaurants in this area that I like. In fact, some of the bbq restaurants on here that have 4+ ratings SHOCK me. As the eaters have obviously NOT had good BBQ! Legacy is DEFINITELY NOT one of those! It's new, It's clean and most importantly, it serves very good BBQ!!! I had the following: Brisket-Delicious, Very tender with a light smoke taste. Turkey-Delicious, Juicy and also with a nice light smoke taste Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage-AWESOME! Juicy, tasty and great snap from the casing. Onion Rings- Cooked perfectly, delicious and will definitely be on my order next time! Smoked Mac & Cheese-Very cheesy/creamy and tasty. Didn't get too much smoked taste. Corn Muffin-Just the way I like it! Served cupcake style and was moist, flavorful and a perfect accompaniment. Service, well that's easy-completely like going over a friends house!!! The owner Bill is front and center and just comes across as someone who you've known for years. EVERYONE in the place was friendly and hospitable! So glad we have a decent BBQ place in the area and I encourage you all to try them out!! read more

Legacy BBQ - Sample platter-Brisket, Turkey, Smoked Mac & Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage LB, corn Cornbread Muffin *DF - Southern Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

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not sure why you don't have it posted that this restaurant has been closed for several months. Their phone is disconnected and it took weeks to get an email response. read more

Portions were plentiful. I got a pulled pork plate with Mac & cheese and baked beans as a side. The plate also came with a cornbread muffin. The hickory barbecue sauce was my favorite, but I also got the habanero and the Carolina to try. read more

I have to start by saying I give the food I had 3 stars, but added a star for the people who were running the place when I was there. First, the food: I ordered brisket and St. Louis ribs, but they were out of St. Louis, so I got baby backs. The brisket was so fatty that I was a little grossed out and disappointed in it as it didn't have much flavor and by the time I was done separating the fat from the meat, I had very little to eat (hey, that rhymed!). The ribs weren't very meaty and were a little dry, but I liked the original bbq sauce that I got for them. The sides, the fried okra and the mac and cheese were good. I currently live in VA and am transitioning to Palmetto, so maybe I'm just used to better BBQ choices here in VA, because honestly, Legacy wouldn't touch the top 5 within 15 miles of my place in VA. Now, the people running the restaurant, I'm not sure if they are the owners, but they seemed like it. A lady walked in after me, clearly struggled to comprehend the menu even though it was right there in her face, and she was one of those people who wanted something for nothing. I could tell she was a "PITA" right away. She was demanding, rude, obnoxious and kept blaming the employees for her own mistakes. The man and woman who were working there were extremely patient in explaining the menu, why the lady was wrong in her assumptions, etc. and they made her as happy as she could be, even though they didn't give in to her attempts at getting free food- good for them! They handled the situation very, very well. I was about to butt in and tell the lady to just give it up and stop being a PITA. Anyway, I'll be back, but to the owners of Legacy, if you're ever in Northern, VA, please visit Monk's BBQ in Purcellville to see and taste how outstanding brisket is made, let me know if you come here, I'm buying! read more

We have had Legacy BBQ several times since they opened. We have never been disappointed. The smoked Mac and cheese is bomb!! We have had ribs, pulled chicken, brisket, and pulled pork and all have been delicious!! read more

Great brisket, but they have been closed for weeks and have left no indication on when or if they will reopen. No message on phone, no signs other than Closed on the windows. Email does not work either. read more

Oh my goodness! So glad to find this business. Went for the first time. Was greeted nicely at the ordering area. Ordered wings (which are whole). Got a half slab of ribs, smoked mac and cheese and the baked beans ( which contain brisket). Corn muffins completed the order. Several sauces are available self serve. All are really good. Smoked wings were the highlight. Just right smoke and so tender. Ribs didn't "fall of the bone" which is the proper way ribs should be cooked. All in all, a great experience and will return soon and often. read more

Oh my what a mess. The sides were actually better than the entrees. Tried once, never a second. Just drive right by and find another restaurant. SORRY read more

OUTSTANDING. Called last minute for a "Friendsgiving" dinner for 15 people. Smoked Turkey was perfect! Sides were awesome and the owners could not have been nicer! Support this local business!!! read more

I'll NEVER go back to this "BBQ" spot ever, I gave it a chance one day doing laundry and it was atrocious. I bought the pulled pork and It looked like they were serving prison slop, I was stunned at the way it was presented to me. They literally serve it on what looks like prison treys, I mean damn $20 plus dollars you'd think it would at least be decent but boy oh boy was I wrong. I will say the service was ok but the food was utter garbage. Never again! read more

Ribs were terrible, dry, no flavor. The Mac and cheese was bland. The potato salad was pretty good.

Not a fan, very fatty and greasy ribs and pulled pork. Cornbread was super dry and hard. Won't be going back.

Food is excellent! Ribs were delicious! Smoked turkey and jalapeño cheddar sausage just as good. Baked beans and Cole slaw recommend. Friendly staff. Cory super nice! read more

Legacy BBQ - 1/2 rack ribs, turkey, jalapeno cheddar sausage, baked beans and Cole slaw - Southern Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Food was only fair.... Turkey was very dry. Ribs were very fatty. I'll stick with Alday's where I'm never disappointed.

Their food is amazing! Got really juicy brisket as well as pulled pork and yummy fried okra and they have variety of sauces and also cater! They're open every day of the week 11 to 8 but on Friday 11 to 9. Certain websites are saying they're close certain days but that is incorrect. Do yourself a favor and get over there today! read more

Food was amazing and reminded me of Hutchins back in Frisco TX. Portions were plentiful. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

This place is getting rave reviews from the locals who have now become regulates. Owners are friendly and working on site. Employees are friendly and the barbecue is delicious. The place is clean and comfortable . Take out is easy! read more

I give it 2 stars because the brisket was okay but other than that, do not waste your time eating here. The associate was on her phone when we arrived, looked to long enough to offer a menu. The air apparently wasn't working as it was 88 degrees in the building! ! I know this because there is a thermostat on the wall. As I said the brisket was okay but the sides, we had baked beans coleslaw and green beans none of which are worthy of a review. The corn muffin, stale. All in all, my high hopes for lunch here were dashed. If you want good bbq go to Mission. read more

If you like bbq give this business a try. Lots of good options and sides with assorted sauces.

Stopped in the other day for lunch, and I was glad I did! I had the pulled pork, and baked beans with corn bread. Pulled pork perfect! They had a great selection of sauces to choose from as well. Baked beans were some of the best I have ever had overall my lunch was excellent and I was happy I stopped in. Service was also great! Friendly and helpful. I was told I need to try the brisket, so I'm sure I will be back soon! read more

Service - MJ greeted us and immediately gave us suggestions realizing we were new here. Cory was also behind the counter and praising some items and lets us have samples to help us decide what to get. Inside - being new its very clean and a bright location inside. There are a few tables to sit inside and eat, nothing fancy but has everything you need for a basic meal. Love the to-go sauce station, provides chart of each sauce and nice, sturdy containers to take them in Food - where to start?! I am a big fan of 4Rivers in Orlando and admitted that to this staff. They were up for the challenge! The meats were ALL so tender and soft, not overcooked or chewy. Even the smoked sausage was so tender, how is that?! The baked beans were so thick and smoked flavor, the mac n cheese was super creamy, perfectly el dente green beans, my kids LOVED the fried okra since it was super breaded, and the potato salad,... spice that kicked my taste buds a$$! Even the corn bread muffins were soft and flavorful! All around, GREAT job to this new establishment and I truly hope to see them succeed, they are doing bbq right! read more

Went back here a second time to give it a try and I can say I was horribly disappointed. The chicken was over cooked and dry. The baby back ribs that are supposed to be smoked tasted and looked boiled. I can hon say it was a waste of my money for the 2nd time. Won't go back and won't recommend to anyone who wants good food. read more

Stopped by to pickup barbecue pork and chicken. Great service and the food is excellent! Pork was cooked to perfection and the choices of sauces is great. read more

This bbq is the real deal! The brisklet is mouthwatering as are the onion rings and baked beans. The care they take in preparing your order is a pleasant surprise This establishment is locally owned and a gift to the community. Thank you for such a great lunch! we will be back. Lydia read more

First of all, I couldn't tell if you could eat there or not, but there is seating. I thought it was going to be one of those places that I went in and was amazed by the food, but it was just mediocre. It was expensive for what you got, There was no ambience that was impressive, and the food is mediocre... I thought with the name it would be delicious, but I was not impressed. read more

I wish I could give this place a review. All the information online said this place was open until 9pm. I was so excited to stop by and try this place, since Nancy's BBQ closed. But they haven't updated their online hours to reflect their hours of operation. Total management failure. read more

Legacy BBQ - Don't trust the hours of operation posted online. They closed at 8pm. - Southern Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

We had a great experience at Legacy the service was very cheerful and generous and all the meat was fresh & the sides were cooked in the smoker and had a very special flavor. Large portions. Best for take out. read more

Stopped by on my way home after seeing it for the past month or so. Glad I stopped as the food was pretty good. Greeted by friendly staff with a very clean looking store front. The portions were extremely friendly. I opted for the Smoked Turkey with Mac and Cheese and Tater Tots and added Smoked Sausage. The sauces were awesome and the only place I've seen locally to offer Alabama White sauce which went amazing with the Smoked Turkey. Only reason I took 1 star away was because I would've loved a little more snap on the sausages and a little more crisp on the Tater tots but otherwise great BBQ option this side of the Manatee River. Will definitely stop by again to try some of the other meats read more

Legacy BBQ - Southern Near Me - Ellenton, Florida

Excellent takeout. Succulent baby back ribs wife said they were the best ever! Friendly staff and reasonable prices. They offer military and first responder discounts. Definitely be back. read more

First timer, and from the reviews online I expected more. It's very clean and the people there are very friendly. The sides were good and the flavor was nice but some of the meats were very fatty. read more

This was honestly some of the best ribs I've ever had! Worth the drive if you are not from the area!

Large portions, pulled pork had the most smoke flavor, brisket needed more smoke or flavor, and the sausage tasted like a breakfast sausage. Service was great. read more

Legacy BBQ is an absolute gem for our area!! Ray who I am assuming is the owner, is incredibly cool. The food is always delicious and reasonably priced. Just ordered with Jade at the counter and she helped me decide on what to get. (Lunch special $11). The ribs were my hand within two minutes. Hot and delish !!!! 10/10 have to check them out. read more

The best bbq I've ever had! Great sauce, great meat and great service...everything was so flavorful!