Great BBQ! We were looking for some good bbq and Lottie Bells hit for sure!…read more I had the pulled pork with fried okra and grilled green beans. Pork and okra were fantastic. Pork was well flavored and juicy. Okra was not overly breaded and fried until crunchy. Grilled green beans were good with the pork. They were a little salty for me, but still very good. My wife had the brisket baked potato and ate almost all of it which never happens. The brisket was excellent! I normally prefer pork over brisket, but not this! The brisket was tender, juicy, and deliciously seasoned. The kiddo ate all of her slider and most of the baked beans which she and wife both said were good. We were all impressed with the sauce--not sure what it was but was absolutely amazing. Great taste and consistency. Only a couple of tables had people at them and service was attentive without being overbearing. They ate reasonably priced with good quality and portions. Was our first time there but will definitely be back.

Great food and service! Was new to area and looking for BBQ and very satisfied. Very friendly…read moreatmosphere.

This Place is a must visit! We had the best Bbq! My…read morehusband and I enjoyed the brisket! Our kids enjoyed the brisket dip and the brisket with blue cheese. They loved it. It's delicious. And our server Ryan was great! The ambiance is fitting for a bbq place! A little chilly but still very nice.

Absolutely delicious food!!! I got the g.o.a.t. salad, which is spinach & lettuce with brisket,…read morecaramelized onions, and balsamic drizzle. I got it with the balsamic vinaigrette dressing as well. All around, it was so dang yummy and I totally rate that salad a 10/10! It was a perfect balance of greasy bbq goodness and greens. I'm sure they've got all kinds of good food, so I would confidently recommend stopping by to try! Service was good and our server kindly answered some questions for us about the food, which was helpful. The decorations inside were pretty cool! I attached some photos to share. The fabric "taxidermy" head was in the women's bathroom, and I thought it was a super cute touch! The restaurant was pretty clean, which of course is always appreciated!!

Cool Beans graced us with their mobile BBQ factory at my work (Gioia Sails) yesterday. As a…read morelifelong BBQ enthusiast, I was literally blown away by their succulent Beef Brisket sandwich. The beef melts in your mouth like candy. I've never tasted its equal! Will be hunting this biz down when I next need a fix, Its now Saturday morning and Im still full from that meal, and the feeling was mutual amongst dozens of my coworkers, I was literally in a meat coma yesterday. Top Notch, 5 stars, 6 even.

I've been eating BBQ for over half a century and this is some of thee BEST BBQ I have ever had…read more They catered a Festival of Life event, for my best friend Tim, which happened to be on St. Patricks Day 2023 and I was priviledged to be there. I got a chance to meet Keith and Tanya before the event. They have a real nice set-up and keep it very clean. I could tell, that Keith was very passionate, about smoking meats. He told me, that he personally, hand selects, all their meats and that the wood, he uses, comes from Texas. He explained, about how he uses specific types and certain amounts of wood varities, for each and every meat, to bring out their full potential. As we were talking, the smell of that smoke was making my mouth water, I couldn't wait for the event to begin. I started out with the brisket sandwich, beans and slaw. The brisket was so tender and juicy, that I wanted to try it, without any sauce. All I can say, is that I am glad I didn't put sauce on it. It would've been a sin, to cover up all that great flavor. The beans! Let's not forget the cool beans. They were some of the best baked beans. I have ever had. You could tell, they combine loads of bacon, several types of beans and were made with love. The slaw has just the right amount of tang and sweetness. The mac and cheese was creamy and full of cheesey goodness. The rice, was cooked perfectly and had just the right amount of seasonings. I hate to say, that I took advantage of a good thing, but I did. I went back for 2nd's, then 3rd's, then 4th's and finally 5th's. I had a total of 2 brisket sandwiches, 2 pulled pork sandwiches and one chicken sandwich (all with sides, of course). If he's reading this review, then he'll know who I am, because all night long, everytime I started eating the sandwiches, I kept saying out loud "NO SAUCE!". It truely was, some of the BEST smoked meats, I have ever had and the only time, I have eaten that much meat. without any sauce. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting up with these good people, be sure to give them a try. Like me, you'll be hooked for life. I promise.

You will return again and again! The view upstairs or down is stellar...the people are fun and the…read morevibe is Cool

A new name for an old favorite…read more We stopped for lunch on a beautiful weekday. Parking lot was surprisingly empty even though Bike Week was going on over on the coast. A nicely prepared hamburger and a delightful bacon-stuffed BLT both hit the spot. We didn't get our requested medium rare, but it was tasty nonetheless. The BLT was served on toasted and buttered bread. Don't see butter much - seems to always be mayo. It was great. Having an abundance of bacon certainty sealed the deal. The cole slaw was creamy and looked and tasted freshly-made. The black beans and rice side was a pleasant surprise and delicious. Our service was prompt and efficient. This place can succeed if it keeps serving good food like we had.

The staff were prompt and courteous, the food came at a reasonable time, and the food was…read morefantastic!!! The only negative thing was the bacon was on the burnt side. All in all, it was a great experience.

If you're craving an obscene amount of burger fries and swamp sauce concoction then the swamp…read moreburger is the way to go Fosho... PS: swamp pizza is fire

10/10! The food is so delicious and fresh here! Best barbecue I've had in a while! The side dishes…read morewere a hit for me from the baked beans, corn nuggets, collard greens and Mac and cheese! Whoever is in the kitchen knows what they're doing and should never stop, lol! You can tell evening is made with love. There are a variety of different barbecue sauces on each table, the customer service was great and the vibes are very chill! This is a must try bbq spot for all my bbq lovers, you won't regret it!

We were looking to try a different bbq restaurant while in Ocala. After reading the reviews we…read moredecided to give them a try. We weren't disappointed. The restaurant looked rustic. We were greeted upon walking in by Jessica who was very polite and friendly! She asked us where we would like to sit. We decided to eat on their outdoor patio. Their beer selection was decent. Our food came out in a timely manner and was pretty good bbq. Only drawback was that the patio tables weren't very clean. A little wipe down of the tables would go far. Definitely worth a try!

Best BBQ In town! Highly recommend the brisket and cheese curds - YUMM! Only got a pic of the egg…read morerolls bc we chowed down on the rest , we have been several times and everything is very good! Great service & atmosphere! Highly recommend :)

East and West Seeks BBQ Best on a road trip. Driving south in central Florida on a beautiful…read moreSunday (March 15) and hunger hits. Search Yelp and find Berndt Ends BBQ in nearby Palatka. Perfect. Good rating, reviews look great, timing perfect. My mouth began watering in anticipation. We drive through Palatka and find Berndt Ends....CLOSED. We found someone out back and were told that they had a catering so they closed. No sign, no notice on the door or on the web, just disappointment that we couldn't try them out. Loved the looks of the joint. Loved the name (the owner/pitmaster). Loved the reviews. Just didn't get to love the 'Q. I would suggest a call ahead if you are traveling or not very near to this place. Rating? How? I guess I'll rate it 3 stars and hope someday to get back there and let them prove that they are a 4 or 5 star joint.

Summerfield's Jewel Artman's located in Summerfield is a…read morelittle jewel tucked away on Hwy 42 in Summerfield. They have limited table inside the building, but they also have tables outside the building. I first tasted their food when our friends invited us over to their house. They served brisket and smoked chicken. It was delicious. So, we decided to go there not long after we tasted the food from our friends' house. Our first experience at Artman's was great that we decided to return and bring some friends with us. The restaurant opened at 11:00am and we arrived a couple of minutes before they opened to make sure we were able to get a table. Understandably, the restaurant gets full very quickly because their food was that good. When the doors opened, our server told us to sit where we wanted. The restaurant was very clean inside which was the first thing I noticed. Even the bathroom was clean. I came craving ribs and that was exactly what I ordered. I ordered a half a slab of St. Louis ribs. The server, Melissa was great. She always made sure my glass of tea was always full. I found out that she had only been working there for a month. She had a lot of patience too because I changed my mind three times on the sides that came with my ribs. I originally ordered French fries and collard greens. Then, I changed it to collard greens and Mac & cheese. Then, I changed it again to collard greens and broccoli and rice casserole. Ordering the ribs was not a mistake. They serve the ribs the way I like it, no bbq sauce and they had 3 bottles of bbq sauce at each table for you to put on your ribs. They also had the vinegar and pepper for the greens. The ribs were delicious and cooked perfectly. I did not use any bbq sauce. I thought the ribs were perfect just the way they were. As I said, Artman's is at Summerfield jewel. Go and try it. You won't regret it. However, I do suggest getting there early so that you don't have a long wait.

Let me start out by saying we wouldn't have stopped by unless we were in the area, but now that…read moreI've tried a LOT of their foods, we WILL be coming back! 46-50 miles is still worth the delicious and absolutely SPOT-ON cooking of everything we just enjoyed! To start, we just HAD TO HAVE fresh made, cooked to order fried green tomatoes. Then my husband ordered the "Peppa Pig" sandwich which has pulled pork, bbq sauce, melted cheese and fried banana peppers on it. They serve them on a toasted ciabatta roll! Mmmmmm! He got french fries as a side (predictable) but next time wants those darned fried banana peppers! We almost got another side of them, but wouldn't have been able to eat them freshly made, so we'll wait until next time. I tried the pulled pork sandwich and got TWO sides because I really wanted not only the broccoli rice casserole, but the corn casserole as well. I'm so glad I did! Oh my GOSH! When I say perfection...I mean I've tried alll three things my entire life, living in the south, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas. This was the absolute BEST flavored pulled pork sandwich I've ever had and the sides were perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and absolutely delish! I simply cannot see how no one has ever mentioned this little place to me before! I mean, maybe they're a local well-kept secret, but one I've uncovered and so so happy I talked the hubby into stopping in! Next time, I'm trying the "Moinks". Anything made of smoked meatballs stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon is definitely something I've just gotta try!

I've been wanting to check out Captains BBQ for a while now. Any BBQ spot that serves St Louis…read morestyle ribs is always a move, but I read amazing reviews of their Cuban sandwich. The perfect ratio pulled pork, ham and cheese was elite. This sandwich was perfection. Screw going to Tampa or Miami. This one is LEGIT. Their spicy collard greens had great flavor as well. I enjoyed their spicy hot bbq sauce and their ribs had the perfect bite and texture. This place is seriously a vibe. You can dine inside at one of six tables or outside on their massive patio with views of the Matanzas River. 10/10. Great staff. Great food. You've got to go. #foodtrip #bbq #topdown

What a perfect Friday afternoon! It was surprisingly not busy, and the weather was absolutely…read morebeautiful. I really enjoyed the three-meat platter; it was incredibly tasty. Everything was just right, making for a delightful experience. I'd definitely recommend stopping by.

Visited Porkies on inWednesday night. I had the two meat platter - pulled pork and "killer ribs"…read moreand Rick had a half slab of baby back ribs. The pulled pork was excellent - smoky flavor permeated the meat. My portion had some burnt ends along with the tender shreds. The "killer ribs" are meaty with a dry rub. Rick's baby back ribs were moist and flavorful. He opted for Cole Slaw and baked beans for his sides. Cole slaw was fresh, crisp and with a vinegary dressing. Baked beans tasted like Bushes straight out of the can. I had the mac and cheese - hard to go wrong there - and the dirty taters. Delicious.

Took my food. Which was a to go order. To another table. Then let the people at the table go…read morethrough the food. Then was told it's not their food. Then she tried to hand it to me. I told her very politely she could keep it. And walked out the door. She never offered me my money back or to make new food. She seemed more upset because I wouldn't accept the food that she let somebody else go through.