Always the best and freshest ingredients. Great smoked turkey and brisket, chicken, and pork. All…read morecooked to perfection along with sweet cornbread -- I am a fan! If you believe in the USA, arrive before noon for lunch and join them in the Star-Spangled Banner; it is better than baseball! A good place to enjoy all-American food, especially if you don't own a grill! The service is outstanding because they back their word- period!

The food was amazing!!! The service was above and beyond from the girl taking our order to our…read morewaitress who was very sweet and informative. I LOVED the wall decor, some may think it's too crowded, I myself loved how they included so many photos and relics of so many different Veterans and Police and Firefighters, it felt great to be in an establishment that was dedicated to so many heroes

I tried just a kids rib meal for lunch during my work shift, with green beans and parsley potatoes…read moreand all of it was fantastic! When I'm in town again I will definitely stop back by. Great flavor in each item and the service was great, friendly faces and to go was fast. I didn't eat in but it was pretty typical bbq atmosphere, if I had the time I would have dined in.

Today I had a very disappointing experience at Kojak Restaurant while picking up an order for a…read morecustomer. This review is not about the food--it is about the treatment I received from a staff member. From the moment I entered the restaurant, the waitress appeared to have an attitude toward me. As an immigrant with a Jamaican accent, I sometimes have to repeat myself, but customer service employees should remain patient and professional when dealing with people from different backgrounds and cultures. During the interaction, I felt disrespected and insulted. The situation escalated to the point where the police were called. The responding officers were respectful, professional, and understanding. I admit that I became upset and responded with inappropriate language after feeling provoked. The restaurant business is about serving the public, and the public consists of people from many different races, cultures, and nationalities. Every customer and delivery driver deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. I believe Kojak Restaurant should invest more in customer service training and emphasize professionalism, respect, and cultural awareness for all employees. No one should feel unwelcome or disrespected when entering a business. I hope management takes concerns like this seriously and works to create a more welcoming environment for everyone.

Dee's Family BBQ 8811 US-301, Riverview, FL 33578…read more@deesfamilybbq Had the pleasure of visiting this Family owned business restaurant in Riverview where nothing but customer love is displayed to you. This friendly place will make you feel welcomed and you will love thier BBQ. If you're looking for some good grubbin BBQ, come try Dee's Family in Riverview. They take pride in making thier food from scratch. Located right of 301 hwy. They also do catering services too for any events. What I had: 1) Brisket and Ribs- Phenomenal 2) Smoked Oaxtail- Good Bite to sink into 3) Sides- every sides they served combined well with the BBQ 4) Sweet Tea- Refreshing 5) Peach Cobbler or Pecan- a dessert you don't want miss tasting.

I used to frequent the previous BBQ restaurant that was in this spot so decided to try the new…read morerestaurant out. This is a family owned business and the owners were very nice. The restaurant has a clean look with pictures of the food on the wall. All of the food is cooked fresh daily. I was impressed by the menu options and definitely want to try everything on the menu. I ordered the brisket which was delicious. The meat had a nice flavor and was tender. They have 3 barbecue sauce options: Sweet Chili, Jerk Barbecue and Carolina Gold. I loved the Carolina Gold on my brisket. The green beans were also fresh with a good flavor and the truffle Mac and cheese was delicious. The prices were fair. I definitely will be back to try some other items and recommend this restaurant.

Al's Barn Food Truck 3410 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511…read more@alsbarn_yummyfood A great place to find some yummy good food in Brandon, FL is at Al's Barn Food Truck. Have you heard of it? If not, then you have been missing out. Located next to Happy Jalapeño Market lot, this food truck along with other food trucks are hidden gems worth looking into. Delicious Burgers, hot dogs, wings, breakfast burritos , Birria Tacos, you name it, they have it. Open during Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner this food truck has you covered. Follow thier Instagram Platform for updates on hours and menu options . Order online, order to pick up, or dine in with family or friends , Al's Barn Food Truck is waiting to serve you.

Located in a small section of other food trucks and the fruit stand just south of Kings and…read moreBloomingdale, it's a tight space, parking and seating is limited, but we had no problem. Seemed to be pretty standard American fare. Excellent customer service, delicious burgers and fries (great crunch!). There's a bench or two outside with paper towels and condiments. Drink selection was small. My family of four came and ate on a Sunday evening for $50, Sunday special being 2 Burgers & fries for $20. We also ordered the poutine and buffalo wings (hot!). They were both okay but that's not my cup of tea anyway. We will definitely be back.

I meant on my review that the young man register is always kind and helpful…read more No complaints with any of my food. It's all been delicious.....

Amazing fried chicken! The sides are delicious and the service is friendly and on point. If you…read morehaven't tried this place you're missing out!

We have been dying to try this place since we moved here. Today we tried and will most likely not…read morereturn. Pros: Staff was very friendly, although the counter style service is meh. The sausage was amazing. Unsweetened tea was good, as well as potato salad and beans. Cons: the ribs were very large, tender and had a great smoke flavor but that's it. They were pretty fatty, although still had a decent amount of meat. But there was no real flavor to the meat other than the "smoke". The brisket was tender also but flavorless. I tried both sauces. Both taste very ketchup based with the Hot just being super spicy. I mixed the sausage and brisket together to eat so it would help the brisket. The location is great and in walking distance in Ybor, from the trolly or locals. Little house like place with two tvs on. One playing sports while the other was playing some Jerry Springer style lame drama, and was plenty loud for us to hear. Overall, very disappointed. The Smoker was going and gave us high hopes but lack of flavor made for a very dull meal.

It's me!!! Your non bougie reviewer!!!!…read more So.... 4.6...high expectations.... And BOOM!!!! This is the best BBQ I have ever had.... I'm telling you, you ain't had any BBQ till you have eaten here. We just spent some time in Nashville looking for good BBQ and we were a little disappointed. This place is AMAZING.... It's in a small house just off the street.... Keep looking, it's there! Trust me you won't be sorry!!! The sausage is unbelievable. Trust me. I can't say enough. Everyone in this place was friendly, accommodating, and really just awesome. Thank you guys for the unforgettable food!

The service was an +A !!! When we parked outside you can smell the BBQ and it felt like we were…read morewalking into a true Florida BBQ experience. As a native Florida boy this was truly appreciated :-) The brisket was def above average for FL BBQ. The ribs were good, the smoke wings were very good. The sides were enjoyable too. I wasn't crazy about the bread - it was my only real issue here - which was minor. Johnson's is easily on my top 10 favorite BBQ spots in Florida! We loved the chopped Brisket! We will def be back ! Cheers !

Popular BBQ restaurant in operations since 1954. This reminds me of a Sonny's decor and setup…read more Mostly tables but some booths. A few tables outside by the front entrance. Lively noise inside. BBQ: meat is really succulent. Tried both turkey and pulled pork on the Belly Buster sandwich. This comes with one side, sweet potato fries with cinnamon sugar for me! Bun was a little dry maybe because it was lightly toasted. Two sauces to choose from: original and sweet. Went with sweet which has a great taste but a tad runny. Fries were good and plentiful. Service is excellent. Employeee are friendly, this is Plant City of course. Drinks were readily filled. Food came out quick even with a packed restaurant. Original wait on a Friday around 6 was 25 minutes. Closed on Sunday for family time! Perfect spot to come if you're in town for the Strawberry Festival. Parking can be challenging and is a bit of a cluster. It is next to a commercial operation with employee parking, dumpsters and semi trucks everywhere. It also shares space with Fred's Market, another long-time southern all-u-can eat restaurant. If you can't find parking around the restaurant there is always diaganol parking along N. Alexander St.

Where to start... this place is Michelin star rated for a reason. I've known about the Brisket…read moreShoppe since their original south Tampa days but this was my first visit to their new location and it was just as good as I remember. The best thing I ate today was the brisket Bon Bons but everything was delicious. Banana pudding is a must try, even if you think you don't like bananas (trust me). Full disclosure: this place is busy. We waited in line outside for about 30 minutes to get inside to order. There are some tents and fans, as well as free bottled water available while you wait which helps make it a little more bearable. But I would do it all over again, that's how great this place is. Once you order there are a lot of seating options including an outside patio, indoor AC, and a bar with some nice AC circulation. Lastly, we arrived around 1 pm (they close at 4) and they were out of a few different menu options so I would recommend getting there earlier if you want your best shot at everything. I love that the owner was there and walked around and greeted everyone. We heard many conversations of people traveling from all over Tampa and the country to come check this spot out. You will not be disappointed!!!

The Brisket Shoppe is known to have the best brisket in town. I arrived about 30 minutes before…read morethey opened and there were already people waiting in line. I knew the food be good. I love that they have tents and complimentary water outside while you wait. Once they opened, there were 2 kiosks available for you to place your order and a person to take orders for people with cash. Glad I had cash. I ordered the ribs, with cilantro lime coleslaw and baked beans. My order was ready shortly. Once I found a seat. They have ample seating outside and inside. The food was delicious I wish I had enough room in my tummy to eat it all. It was definitely worth the wait and the hype. My ribs were tender. I tried the mango habanero sauce on the table and the cilantro lime coleslaw was refreshing and perfect to calm the heat of the sauce.