I came here with a group and was blown away by the architecture and art inside. There are all kinds…read moreof paintings and cool chandeliers as well as a bunch of exposed brick. The restaurant is in an older building so it has a really rustic authentic feeling that sets it apart from other places. Our server Chandler was quick and personable. He was really great with interacting with the table and made the experience even better. Now for the food.... this is definitely in my top 3 BBQ places. The portions were huge and I felt like the prices were reasonable. I tried all of their sauces and they were all delectable and diverse so everyone can find something that they like. You definitely want to come here with an appetite because everything is just so good and comforting. You will leave satisfied.

Our order: Salmon, Smoked Chicken, 2 meat: smoked turkey and brisket; Sides -- side salad, sweet…read morepotato, green beans, smoked corn, coleslaw, and an extra side of fries The Review: The best thing was the smoked chicken and dipping it into the many different sauces. Ya caught me, this is a guilty pleasure of mine. Other family members agreed that the chicken was the most tasty of the meats. Another positive, there are a lot of gluten-free options if you eat meat! They even have a special menu that tells you the items that do have gluten. The fries are GF but in a shared fryer, but if that doesn't bother you I highly recommend them. The fries when they were fresh were amazing, but they tried to give us old fries first, which we ended up sending back because they were cold and mushy. Luckily, the next batch pulled through! As for the sides, the smoked corn was good but pretty salty, the sweet potato was so delish, the coleslaw was fresh and sweet and creamy, and the green beans were just green beans. They made a mistake on our order, fixed it, and then charged us extra for it. When we asked them about it, they said it was because they gave us extra food on accident, and therefore we would have to pay for the extra food. To me, this seems like something that should not have been charge because we did not ask for the extra food, but we still paid because we did not want to make a big deal of it. The customer service is not great, and you may need to advocate for yourself at this restaurant.

We got to the restaurant at 12:25, and thought it would be full. Maybe Thursday is slow for lunch…read morebecause only two other people were eating inside. Husband and I got the half pork platter with one side. He got beans, which he said were delicious. I got a fresh garden salad with honey mustard. Our friend got brisket (looked moist) with side salad and coleslaw (not creamy). We all got cornbread and liked it. All of us enjoyed our meals, and savored them. Salads were fresh. Pork was just right. It was quiet and peaceful so we were able to catch up in normal speaking voices. Didn't have to shout to be heard. Our waitress was attentive and kept checking up on us. We appreciated that kind of service. We only had to get one to go box for our friend. Husband and I got clean plate awards! Friend paid her bill with a credit card. We used Apple Pay after scanning the QR code. I don't remember paying a surcharge for not using cash, which was refreshing. When we left an hour later, more people were in booths, and the bar area was no longer empty. This is a really nice place, with good food and service. It should be full all the time!

First visit to this recycled BBQ joint formerly Mojo's. According to some this is some of the best…read moreBBQ around. I'll give you the real scoop. At first glance this place looks like a really cool hangout. The mix of metal roofing and American motif gives it a gritty look. Looks to have plenty of seating to include a covered outdoor area. Looked to be clean and organized. Service was spot on and our hostess/server was quick to provide menus and silverware. She immediately took drink orders and returned rather quickly. My friends and I chose the buffet as it was recommended by my friend's cohorts. According to them "they have the best beans and BBQ buffet". A Looking it over there were several meat choices. There was hamburger patties in a brown gravy, several flavors of chicken wings, pulled pork, meatballs, and burnt ends. Overall it was okay at best. Flavors weren't consistent. For example I had a meatball that was very spicy. But the other was bland. I thought the burnt ends were a bit dry as if they sat there all day. The problem with that is we went as they opened. The pulled pork was a bit mushy. The BBQ wings were pretty tasty. I also tried the garlic parmesan. I thought they were a bit salty. Now for the sides. I felt the macaroni was a bit overcooked as opposed to al dente. Hush puppies were okay. The beans were actually good in my opinion. A nice addition was pork rinds. I don't know if they were house made and I forgot to ask. I really didn't go up for seconds as nothing really impressed me. Afterwards I did try their peach cobbler. Mushy and lacking either ice cream or whipped cream. They did have a salad bar. It looked to be fairly fresh. And I wanted to also add, for an extra $5 you can have all you can eat sliced brisket. At $17 I wasn't going to tack another $5 for kess than impressive BBQ. Overall I'd have to say there are far better choices for BBQ in Lakeland. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd express my opinion. For what I paid I could have gotten a far better meal at Mojo Federal in Downtown. Just saying.

We were looking for something local and we sure found it! This is great BBQ!…read more We ordered the brisket plate and the Grouper sandwich. The brisket was sooo tender and flavored perfectly. My blackened grouper sandwich was moist and seasoned! I loved it! The fries were crunchy and hot! Everything was delicious. The venue is easily reached off of I-4. Service was quick and efficient. And boy did it fill up quickly with locals for lunch. Highly recommended!

wow, I'm so happy. I discovered my new favorite barbecue spot in the area. Love everything from the…read moredecor right down to the ribs! staff was super friendly and helpful ! I've been told also they have amazing burgers and a few other things that I can't wait to try unfortunately I just can't eat the stuff every day. If I could, I probably would! Love the food love the vibe will totally be back over and over again anytime I want barbecue. I'm not even interested in trying other places at the moment.

I had a good experience this time. The food was good, lots of options. The burnt ends are a must…read more So tasty! Open and bright indoor seating area. Lots of free parking. Staff was helpful and walked around making sure you had everything you needed. Much better than the first time I visited!

Food was great and we received excellent service during today's visit. Burnt Ends platter was great…read more(my greens and cheesy potato casserole were super tasty). Grabbed a piece of their fabulous Texas sheet cake for the road. Huge W for the Cheerwine at their soda fountain!!

Finally got over to try 2nd Hand Smoke today. Absolutely fabulous! Being from Kansas City area…read moreand catered for years we like to try BBQ everywhere we go in the United States. These were the best ribs I've ever had! Definitely will be back!

Fantastic food and the prices are more than reasonable. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon until…read morethey sell out every bbq lover will find something delicious

It was great from my party. Everybody loved the food. It was in pans and we just came home and…read moreheated it up sterno's, and it was ready to go. We definitely order again.

This is a bare-bones place that only accepts cash... But it was delicious food and a local…read morefavorite, I'm told! Enjoyed it immensely, super nice people. Excellent local flavor.

BBQ done right. Was passing through Lakeland and decided to stop by and try this place, I was on a…read moremission for good Ribs. Well you can tell when you have found a good BBQ spot when there ribs fall off the bone and do not need any sauce. But tried their special sauces they had on the table and Holly cow were they good. Fantastic food and was greeted with a smile at the front desk from Nici who took care of me. The atmosphere was very cool and felt like a BBQ spot. Why only 3.3 stars is amazing to me and I believe they deserve 5 because I finally found a place who does BBQ right.

Excellent food, service and hospitality. Convenient location. Roomy dining room!…read more We got brisket and redneck nachos for Tuesday night dinner

We may not be in Texas, but this is my favorite American bbq spot!…read more Soooooo good. Love that they have lobster here too. Service is friendly and prompt, space is open and you have easy access to everything. If you get sliced brisket, you can ask for the fatty cuts. All the bbq sauces are great.... the lobster grilled cheese is now an off menu item, but it's something that's a must. Just a warning though.... the coleslaw is at about a dessert level amount of sweet. It's popular, but not for everybody. Wish there were more places like Gaskins! It's worth the drive if you're not from the area.

This is a restaurant where you order and pay and then sit down and they bring it out to you. I…read moreordered the petite ghetto lobster roll with garlic butter and for my side I got the lobster bisque. I thought the lobster was really good. I don't eat the roll, so it is a light meal. Only two ounces of lobster meat. I got it with the lobster bisque, which was really tasty. My brother Jonathan got the fish & chips with a side of barbecue beans. He thought the fish was made from an inferior fish and it was a bit dry. His barbecue beans were tasty, but quite oniony. Pro tip; We sit in the cushioned seating with the pillows. There are some uncomfortable seats with no padding or pillows. There are TVs with no volume and closed captioning. Overall, it is a good place to go, but keep in mind it is on the pricey side. I'm not sure the value is always there.