If you're craving authentic BBQ, Shorty's is an iconic spot that's definitely worth visiting. The place has a classic, laid-back BBQ atmosphere that feels welcoming and full of local character. I tried the brisket, and it was incredibly tender with great flavor--excellent quality for the price. I also had both the baby back ribs and the spare ribs. The baby backs were delicious, but the spare ribs were even better: meatier, juicier, and packed with smoky flavor. The beer was served ice cold, which was perfect on a hot summer day. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient, and our waitress, Edna, was outstanding. She was attentive, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Great food, fair prices, a fun atmosphere, and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

See all

Casual place with picnic tables and chairs not too many tables. I hate to say that the service wasn't great kinda slow and lame never came over to see if everything was ok place was kinda dirty as well. Overall the food was pretty good got a melted chicken sandwich with fries was ok. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

The sauce I think is the big draw. I stop here everytime I come through Miami. Great ribs, but that sauce!! Love it. It's warm and fresh made. read more

My fav bbq ever in so Fla Please go you will enjoy every moment be sure to try the fried green tomatoes read more

I've been searching for barbecue in Miami that has a classic southern feel, wasn't an over-the-top experience, and was decently priced. Shorty's exceeded my expectation and is damn good barbecue. The main dining room are long continuous picnic tables, plenty of room to spread out away from other customers (or to be social!). Service is fast, staff is friendly. We ordered the pork bbq sandwich and the brisket sandwich, AND sides of corn bread. Everything was top tier, delicious, and extremely filling. The cornbread could definitely be served between 2-3 people because you get a whole loaf! Fries and coleslaw were the perfect sides with the sandwiches. Free surface lot parking nearby, no reservations required. read more

See all

My favorite Bbq joint in Miami. Located on US1 just south of Dadeland Mall. Everything is good! The Chicken, Beef, the sausage, Pork, Turkey etc...the sides are second to none. Corn, Mac n'cheese, Beans and most of all, the Brisket! read more

I ate here years ago when on business in Miami and as a Virginian, I know good BBQ. Best pulled pork ever- and it is pulled- not shredded. Very friendly service with a big smile. Sade was so great. The food was out super quick and perfection. Would definitely recommend. Conveniently located behind our hotel. But easy to reach via Miami rail Dadeland South stop. Lots to look at inside while you eat, but not for long - service is lickety split, ya'll. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Interior - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

See all

I have a lot of memories coming here for 16 years when I first started dating my memories coming with my dad when he was alive. This place never fails. The whole staff is very welcome and Anna was my server. She was gre read more

See all

God almighty. No gloves on many cooks. Those the at have gloves keep scratching their face and hair while gloved up. I watched staff help themselves ungloved to handfuls of French fries. Nom nom nom. Pigs. Unsanitary. How can management allow this nonsense. Calling the health department. Prepare for closure. Omg. read more

Shorty's BBQ - No gloves!!!! - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

I wanted to give an update on my Shorty's experiences. They changed the menu a bit, added a couple of different items. The service was always good, that was never an issue. And of course the TVs with sports are always welcoming. My only complaint was the taste of the food and Shorty's seems to have improved in that aspect. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Cheeseburger Side French Fries Side BBQ Beans - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

I haven't written a negative review in ages, and I truly dislike doing it, but this place absolutely deserves a 2-star rating. Let's start with the positives: the restaurant is situated on its own lot, providing ample parking. We visited on a Sunday around 8 PM, and they close at 10 PM. There's plenty of seating available inside, and the staff was attentive. The restaurant appeared clean, and the prices were on the higher side. Most of the tables are long, which means you'll likely be seated next to other families, but that's not a big issue. After placing our order, we waited about 10 to 15 minutes for our food. Up until this point, everything was going smoothly, and I had no complaints. We ordered sweet corn on the cob and a full rack of baby back ribs. The corn came in a small container slathered in butter, and while the presentation was impressive, the corn itself was not sweet at all. It wasn't terrible, but when you expect a certain flavor and it's missing, it's quite disappointing. When the baby back ribs arrived, they looked and smelled fantastic. They appeared quite large and resembled spareribs, but they were labeled as baby back ribs. I was eager to dig in. Unfortunately, the rib meat was tough and not tender at all; no amount of tugging could separate it from the bone. To make matters worse, the inside of the ribs was cold. We called the waitress over, and she quickly took the ribs away. After another 10 minutes, she returned with a new slab, which, had we not cut into the first one, I would have thought was the same. The meat was still tough, and while it wasn't cold this time, it was only lukewarm at best. The BBQ flavor was decent, but the meat remained hard and not warm. My wife managed to eat just two ribs; I decided to push through instead of sending it back and going elsewhere. (In hindsight, I should have done that.) About an hour later, I experienced the worst stomachache I've ever had. It took roughly 2 hours for the discomfort to subside. I'm convinced it was related to how these ribs were prepared, or rather, not prepared enough (undercooked). Unfortunately, given our experience with their food, I cannot recommend this establishment. As a result, we will not be returning here again. read more

See all

He must stop every time I'm in Miami. It's always nice to find a restaurant that doesn't change their menu every time you change around trying to cater to certain little groups and that's the reason I always return no surprises. You know the food is good when you come in And the service is always spot. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

See all

Grew up near Shorty's & have eaten there multiple times over the years. Was there for a visit & went for lunch. Quite disappointing. They used to have their special BBQ sauce. We'll now they have some sweet sauce & a little offering of their signature sauce. One in our party had pulled pork sandwich & it was already dressed with sauce & was soggy. I had Mac & cheese for 6.99 came in small bowl & not creamy as described. Chicken fil a is much better. Hubby had rib plate, said it was ok, nothing special. It's to bad. They used to have a line out the door. We did buy a gallon of their original sauce, it's really good & won't be back here for some time. Probably wouldn't go back. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Ribbon plate - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

This is one is a classic! Food was amazing , we order a full rack of baby back ribs that were exquisite , we also order a combo of brisket and chicken that was delicious , a corn on a cob creamy and full of butter, coleslaw and xtra creamy fries and delish garlic bread! If you haven't try Shorty's you're missing out! Legendary BBQ for your tummy! Service was amazing by Edna , she was wonderful, ambience cool and chill, now there is A/C in the place so it's even better! We order the 4 desserts they have to go , key lime pie, pecan pie, carrot cake and chocolate cake and they were delicious!!! #happytummy read more

See all

Come with me to Shorty's Bar BQ at their South Dixie Hwy location. Shorty's opened its doors in 1951 serving Southern BBQ-style foods. On this visit, I tried some of their signature appetizers and dishes. To start we went with the Corn on the Cob, Onion Rings, and Corn Bread. For drinks, I had their Sweet Tea and a Frozen Margarita. For mains, we had their Baby Back Rib Plate that comes with fries and coleslaw. For dessert, we tried their homemade Key Lime Pie. The appetizers were amazing, I love corn on the cob and cornbread and the ones from Shorty's are going on my favorites list. The Corn on the Cob is juicy and buttery. The cornbread is like eating a cloud of corn from how fluffy it is. I don't usually eat ribs, but the Baby Back Ribs from Shorty's are some that I would have again, they were tender and had a great flavor. The Key lime pie was creamy, tangy, and smooth, and the crust was just right. The Frozen Margarita was refreshing and the alcohol was present, but not overpowering. Overall, Shorty's Bar BQ is a must when you are looking for a laid-back atmosphere and some good Southern-style BBQ. The service was very attentive, they even gave us a small cup of water to rinse our fingers after eating the ribs. Thank you for having me, I will visit Shorty's again. read more

See all

Good portion. Unfortunately, it's dry roast beef on a bun with a ton of fries. Takeout included no sauce of any kind. It's inedible read more

Shorty's BBQ - I ordered pulled pork but got dry roast beef - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

See all

I always enjoy stopping in for a weekday lunch at Shorty's. You can sit right away and the service is usually pretty quick. A laid-back atmosphere with some friendly waitresses. Shorty's is nostalgic for me, so it's always good! Growing up, we had many Saturday lunches at grandma and grandpa's house where Shorty's was served. They have a nice selection, but my favorite is the brisket. The cole slaw is unreal! You have to give it a try. The crinkle cut fries are yummy also. And don't forget to try the Shorty's sauce! read more

Let's get right down to it. The brisket, pulled pork, and barbecue sauce are off the charts. When we think of South Florida or rather when I think of South Florida, I think of seafood, stone, crabs, and Summer like drinks. Those are all valid, except when you walk through the doors of Shorty's barbecue. Great service and staff. My brisket was a little tough, which is why it's only four out of five stars, but I have a feeling it was just a bad batch. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Shorty's BBQ exterior - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

When I traveled to Miami the last thing I thought I would be eating was are ribs & chicken but it was delicious When I think of Miami food I think of empanadas & cuban sandwiches not ribs Even the appetizers are very good! The onion rings are made of real onions not breaded fillers. Our waitress was great! I strongly recommend read more

Shorty's BBQ - Pulled Pork Platter - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

See all

Only giving two stars because the server was great. I'm extremely disappointed as this used to be my favorite bbq place for ribs. I haven't been here in about 2 years but was in the area & so excited to eat here. The place is small I figured It would be packed but to my surprise It wasn't on a weekend but now I know why. They were pretty much out of everything they only had two beers in stock , the servers were running around yelling and stressed out they definitely need more help! a man from the back would come out occasionally to help them clear the tables . My ribs came out and they were hard as a tick with barely any meat on them and looked under cooked . The only thing that was good was the corn bread and the sweet potato. Definitely not coming back to this location! read more

Shorty's BBQ - Ribs - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

Our food (fried okra, fried green tomatoes, brisket & pork sandwiches) were good. Pearla was our "glistening"server. She was excellent & patient. We loved the way she loudly celebrated a birthday at another table, in royal style which is typical there. The ambiance? Well, picnic tables seemed clean. Love the rolls of paper towels & the small brown bags for trash. read more

See all

Let me start off by saying that I have been coming to this Shorty's for over 30 years and it was my go-to spot for local BBQ. However, last night was very disappointing. Service was very slow and inattentive. Two items we ordered did not come with the food because our server did not put them in. Any of the fries we ordered were not done enough. I also overheard one server talking to a customer about this location closing because the land was sold. Maybe that explains how the evening went. I'll give the Bird Rd. location a chance, but if it's anything like last night, I am done with Shorty's. read more

We visited the Bird Rd location. The meat is pretty good but they do not have enough sides in my opinion. The Cole slaw was decent. Don't waste money on dessert as they are just boxed cake/pie. read more

Dress code of the kitchen workers is bad, no nets dirty floors. Big agro's with no protection. No longer that welcome hospitality. Customer since 1980. Need an eye from owner or good manager. read more

Been coming to Shorty's for years and had never left a review, so here we are. Normally I order the chicken dinner with fries but noticed a bunch of people ordering the burger. I'd never had it so gave it a try. As you can see in the pic, it was a biggie. Burger was juicy and freshly made. Not sure I'd order it again but it was a good change of pace. I always receive excellent service here and food comes out quick. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Cheeseburger - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

I have to admit, after not being in Miami for over a decade, I was excited to come back to Shorty's. The only highlight was the coleslaw. The ribs were a disappointment, just really no seasoning, or flavor. I was hoping for a little bit of smoky BBQ smell or flavor, but it just did not have it. The fries were mushy and cold. The bread was overly greasy and uneditable. Not a good value or experience, I hope in the next decade I can get a better experience. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Only the coleslaw and ribs were edible. - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

See all

The baby back ribs used to be so much better. The meat would fall off the bones, delicious! But the 2 last times I went (do not go often, let's say twice a year), I was very disappointed. Not sure if the ribs are cooked too fast or not long enough, but it is not the same. What a shame! read more

Shortys has left the building through the back door! Not the same at all!! I drove WAY out of my way to get takeout, and what a disappointment. Ribs were maybe boiled and old fashioned sauce was not the same!! What the heck happened!!!! read more

Love this place...is it the best BBQ? No... is it a great value for the $$, definitely! Baby backs have improved & the onion rings are always stellar! Ask for Jill... absolute sweetheart... read more

This Shorty's located on the corner of US1 and 81st street is a staple, it's been around for over 60 years and has endured a fire and hurricane Andrew. It's a very laid back restaurant with picnic style tables and has a rustic look to it. I recommend ordering their corn bread which is homemade and is always served warm and moist with butter on the side. Their corn on the cob is also a must have, comes with plenty of butter and you just add salt to your liking. And of course their baby back rib's is always an excellent choice for your main, served with cole slaw, a garlic toast and another side. If you've never been here I recommend you stop by sooner than later as rumor has it the lot has been sold to a developer and in a handful of years a building will be constructed here and the faith of the restaurant is still up in the air, so come check it out before its gone. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Cornbread, corn on the cob, draft beer - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

See all

So the service was okay I came alone and was still made to wait that's okay I didn't change anything on the review I didn't really mind.... Now down to what we came here for the food, I ordered the more expensive items hoping that I would be impressed since I'm a big bbq guy and man I just was not.... They advertise Texas style bbq and sorry it's just not there at all... the place is nice and packed and the servers seem attentive but I won't be coming here again, it's just not my cup of tea I had the burnt ends they were okay not burnt enough they were more like steamed and finished off on a pit or something it just wasn't hitting.... Now what was worse in my opinion was the brisket it didn't have any bark it was just grey no smoke ring nothing just a little bit of pepper but nothing much else....its not pull apart style brisket, should have gone further south... oh well decent place but not for me. Corn was okay boiled bit to flavorful... read more

See all

Great taste, great atmosphere, excellent service. I would have a given it a 5 star but being from Texas I know great brisket. The food here is close but when you have the best that bar is set pretty high. This place is awesome it checks all of the boxes but I just doesn't have the taste of that deep mesquite wood 24 hour smoked flavor. Again it's unique to Texas but Shorty's Does a great job for where they are at. If you are looking for great BBQ in the Miami area it a must have bucket list stop. read more

Shorty's BBQ - Peopl who love good BBQ - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

We really enjoyed the experience: food, service and history. Unfortunately we learned the land has been sold to the metro railway. And this location will permanently close. I would definitely go to other Shorty restaurant locations. read more

Shorty's is as wonderful as always. I've been coming here since the 70's that I can recall... and before that when too young to remember! My favorite is the simple jumbo pork sandwich, their delicious Cole slaw with poppy seeds, and baked beans. Their serving size of baked beans is quite a lot larger than in the past... enough to share and have leftovers. The servers are, I think, mostly the same ones working here for years. Friendly, efficient, and on top of your needs. This is an old restaurant, and not much has been updated except the floors, but that's some the charm. Sadly, soon this will be no more... the property has been sold, and it's only a matter of time. I think there's another location north of here, and I'll have to check that out! read more

Look in the Pork section. Buried in the Pork section is a dish called Pork or Beef Plate. You WANT the Beef plate. You totally totally want the Beef plate. The Beef costs less and looks less pretty than the Texas Brisket. The waitress will try to talk you out of it. Stick to your guns. Their "spiced beef" is a world beater. Don't bother putting sauces on it. DO bother putting salt on it. (This is a Southern restaurant. Salt first. Ask questions later.) But with the salt, you will have an absolutely outstanding simple meat dish. Their plain spiced beef is up there with the corned beef or pastrami you get from a really good Jewish deli. It is up there with a really good German cold tongue. This is just fine fine eating. * * * If you insist on having brisket or the Texas-y things on the menu, You are still in good shape. This is because Shorty's makes two absolutely outstanding sauces. One is a sweet but savory sauce. One is a mildly spicy sauce. Those sauces are so good, You could put them on iceberg lettuce and the iceberg lettuce would taste okay. Their Texas Brisket would be slightly behind the middle of the pack if it were served in physical Texas. But with either of the two sauces on them, that brisket becomes absolutely first rate eating. * * * So you can have absolutely perfect plain spiced beef. Or you can have okay Texas Brisket with sauces that are absolutely to die for. How can you go wrong? read more

It took me 25 years to think to ask for my brisket plate to be lean and, WOW, it was fantastic. Not many places where you can get corn on the cob, baked beans and very good barbecue. Fries were soggy but were replaced PRONTO with new fries, fresh from the fryer! We will miss you Shorty's when you close for construction, but hope you return. read more

Spankys bbq is a truly delightful experience. Good food and great service. I had the mac and cheese with a crisp Mountain Dew and thought both were excellent read more

Shorty's BBQ - Southern Near Me - Miami, Florida

My coworker and I come here when we work together alot of times. It's his favorite. The food is good, the only complaint I have is they don't allow you to get baked beans with your meal as a side. They want you to pay $4 for a side of them which is really weird. Most barbecue places have that as an option for a side. They also don't let you substitute the sides at all so if you don't like french fries, you're kind of screwed. Other than that it's a pretty okay barbecue place. I love the honey barbecue sauce. read more

Figured to order some since it's convenient and somewhat close by, honestly everything was very sub par, ribs, brisket and the sides were just not good and tossed. Baked beans tasted like vinegar...just pass and order from somewhere else. I imagine now that it's been advertised to be closed soon as they are knocking it down to build a development, staff cares less, which showed in the quality of the food! read more

I first dined at Shorth's in 1963, soon after I moved to Miami. In those days, eating at Shorty's was a mouth-watering experience. There were often long waiting lines at Shorty's. That is no longer true. Today, no waiting because the food is bad. I recently decided to try Shorty's after a long absence. I ordered a full rack of baby-back ribs for takeout. The ribs were grossly over-baked. The meat was tough and stringy. The meat was dry and flavorless. There was none of the delicious marbling of fat. The once-famous BBQ sauce was baked to a semi-hard sugary cake. Even the coleslaw was bad. It was totally limp. It apparently had been sitting in the refrigerator for days. The fries were passable, but not great. I will not be going back to Shorty's. The only resemblance to the original Shorty's is the name. Otherwise, it some up "short" as an eating experience. read more