Loved this spot! The smell when I walked in the door was…read moreamazing! They were hopping and I was ordering take out, but the server was super nice got my order in while I walked down to get cookies. We got pork and brisket-but what I wasn't prepared for was the sauce. I was expecting the ketchup based sauce but this was vinegar so on the thin side. It was the perfect accomplishment to the meat-slightly sweet and a little spicy. I almost drank it straight! Damn good BBQ!!!

Only thing saving this review is honestly the food because the service was not great. As soon as we…read morewalked into the restaurant the lady at the front yelled "we're not servicing anyone else tonight". Well, we were there to pickup lol so that was unnecessary. Anyways the ribs were fall off the bone, super tender. Didn't have that Smokey flavor to it unfortunately but the sauce on the side was pretty good, nice and vinegary. The coleslaw was off. Idk what it was but there was a weird aftertaste to it

If you want delicious BBQ, this is the place to go in Ormond Beach! First timers here and…read moredefinitely a memorable interaction. ALL the staff were welcoming & friendly when we came through the doors. Decided to sit at the bar. Our server was Carley and she was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Super engaging, friendly and accommodating. Alcohol-wine & beer only. There are 24 beers on tap. Constantly rotating their selections. My husband had their top selling sour & sampled their watermelon Kölsch. Both were very good. We started with their bbq egg rolls which was the draw to get us here. They didn't disappoint!! There was a special on their wings, which was $1.25 a wing no matter the count! We added those and got 6 to split. They were a little too over done, crispy & dry, they were just ok. Main meal; we decided to split the Triple B which came with two sides. We chose the deviled egg salad, baked beans & got some green beans too! Green beans were the best of the three. That burger was absolutely delicious. Juicy, cooked to perfection and on point with ALL the flavors. Sampled the fried ribs. Never experienced them this way and highly recommend! Good BBQ exceptional customer service..Highly recommend trying this place - do it once and you'll come back again especially if you're a local! We aren't, but happy we got to experience this place!

Stopped 8/7/26 Had a very spunky and amazing young waitress…read more, absolutely stunning service 5* Didn't know what to get so had her help make choices . She suggested the fried ribs (yes fried ribs) talk about unique and the flavor- just pow in your face . Coleslaw is a mix or mayo and vinegar styles , extremely smooth and a well rounded flavor . Pulled pork was definitely above average , tender , full flavor . Sweet potato casserole is one of those things that is not good or bad but different and you can not stop eating it . Baked beans are more like a chili , really good if you add pulled pork and brisket to them . Green beans are heavy on the garlic , may be too much for most people . The not so good unfortunately is the brisket , it was pretty dry and only was decent in the baked beans . Overall not a bad place to eat and service was stellar

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.

First time it drifters and I can say it will not be the last. Went to dinner with friends here on…read morethe Fourth of July and the food and the view were great. The service was top-notch as we never had to ask for anything even though they were a little busy and shorthanded. The prices are pretty reasonable and they give you a pretty good amount of food. So I have to say great food, great service and great views. Looking forward to going back again and trying the rest of the menu.

Riverside ambiance. Dock it and head in to relax at the bar or one of many tables at this 2 level…read morespot. I enjoyed a fish dip app: 2 scoops served with crackers/saltines. My friends enjoyed their clam strips and burger orders. Full bar, plenty of dock space and a large parking lot. Memorable.

I wish I had stopped in here all the times I've driven by! We had a Philly cheesesteak and a bbq…read moresandwich with coleslaw added and they were both phenomenal. We had fries and onion strings and the onion strings were so good! The fries were great, but they did fried onions right.

I cannot say enough good things about Sparky's. It's a fantastic local restaurant with service…read morethat is just friendly and welcoming. I had the half order antipasto salad with raspberry vinaigrette. Delicious!! My mom had the Wednesday special: all you can eat fried fish with coleslaw, hush puppies and fries. The fries are homemade!! Hot and fresh!! The restaurant has a local flare and is clean!!

Order at the counter or grab a seat during lunch. Self serve drink station. Table service as…read moreavailable. BBQ comes out quick and hot. Great for a lunch stop. Better than what's down the road. This BBQ is tender and craveable.

Had a really good lunch at Fat Boys today. It was the first time I had ever eaten there. We shared…read moreburnt ends, loaded nachos and stuffed jalapeños. Everything was delicious. Their iced tea was delicious too. They have tables and booths, so we sat in the back corner booth, super comfy. Drinks are self serve and I liked that. They have an outdoor deck area. There are some steps that lead up to the restaurant entrance. I wish I had paid better attention to see if there was any ramp access...so if a few stairs are an issue, call to check before you go. Can't believe how long I've been in this city without eating here; if you haven't yet, definitely try them out.

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.

Yet another over the top delicious meal was had at Artman's. This time, I introduced my middle…read moresister to how delicious this restaurant is! I went all out to give her a true taste of their delicious offerings. 2 Moinks, an entire order of fried green tomatoes and fried banana peppers. The moinks lasted about 2 seconds with the both of us rolling our eyes heavenward while savoring each bite. My sister got the house salad with brisket and I got the pulled pork plate with cornbread and two sides (yes, thank you Jesus for those TWO sides!) which consisted of their corn casserole and broccoli rice casserole. Service was surprisingly fast. Refills, fast service, the nicest waitress on the planet too! Jennifer was her name. We remembered easily because my sister's name is also Jennifer! Everything was so good that my sister says she's bringing her husband to try them because what country boy doesn't like good home cooking and smoked meat? I'm taking most of the fried banana peppers and fried green tomatoes and surprising my husband with them. He'll either thank me or be jealous of where we went! If you haven't at least tried Artman's yet, you are doing yourself a huge injustice!!

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.

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

A solid 3.5 since we can only give full stars…read more Good sized parking lot. Ordered burnt ends $16.99 and brisket plate $15.99. Pretty quick service - they call out when your order is ready. We wanted to really like this place and had high hopes due to the other reviews but brisket was a little on the dry side and the burnt ends were a bit hard and fatty. The best thing was the tangy mustard sauce. Big open screened are in back overlooking the water. Noise level not too bad. We were hoping for better but glad we stopped to try it.

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.

Called to inquire because I'd never been. Wanted baby back…read moreribs. These were very meaty. Just enough fat. Just enough sauce. Had the sweet potato casserole and pole beans with corn bread. Everything was wonderful. The atmosphere was very authentic. This is a gem in a small town. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.