Stopped into Smoqehouse and was really impressed. The Cuban sandwich was fantastic--the pulled pork…read morewas absolutely mouthwatering, tender, flavorful, and loaded into a perfectly toasted sandwich. The house-made chips and dipping sauce were a great addition. I also loved reading the story behind the restaurant. You can tell this is a family-run place where a lot of care and passion goes into the food and the experience. Great food, great story, and a place I'd definitely come back to. Highly recommend the Cuban!

Smoqehouse was our choice for an early dinner. It is a small place along Gulf Dr, yet easy to spot…read morewith its bull and its black and white look. They have a few picnic tables out front and more seating inside. We got a parking spot no problem and went inside. It is an order at the counter place with a dark wood feel. This is not your typical BBQ place, their website describes their restaurant as fast casual + BBQ fusion. Many traditional BBQ items such as ribs and baked beans are not on the menu, yet they offer other items like a Cuban sandwich. I went BBQish and ordered their Double Brisket Burger, and Canadian with a large order of Poutine. I recommend checking out the menu before you go the first time just to make sure you see something you want. My brisket burger was very tender and easy to eat. I liked it even though the caramelized onion added a burnt taste. It was a lot of food. The flavor of the poutine was subtle, and was a lot of fries. High marks on their Cuban sandwich from my dinner companion. I liked the place, liked the people, liked the other customers who we chatted with. We are local but seldom make it out to the beach so nice vacation vibes rubbed off on us as well. We left full and happy.

Food truck was at Hopsized Brewing in Bonita Springs. Ordered brisket. Was just ok. Not very…read moreflavorful and not tender.

Dinner! It was late when I arrived with all of the front tables open and only two or three people…read moresitting at the back tables. That was nice because there was an easy parking space in their lot for me. Woot, already off to a good start. Super friendly lady working the register (I love being called, "Honey"!) took my order and explained that beers are only sold "to go" due to licensing requirements. Fine by me, I took my beer and left... sitting at the table out front to watch the traffic go past. A few minutes later, the cook/chef brought out my dinner. A portion of brisket and a thick slice of "cheese-stuffed meatloaf" with cucumber salad and cole slaw. Brisket was excellent. Meatloaf was amazing (and quite spicy!). Cole slaw was meh. Cucumber salad was great. It's not a huge portion of food but it was completely enjoyable. This place probably gets very busy during high season so it was nice to experience when it was not so busy. Most of the other joints around here are seafood so if you're looking for something land-based, this will satisfy. [Review 16766 overall - 1492 in Florida - 279 of 2022.]

Been to their sister restaurant Brinehouse many times…read more First time here. I was impressed, our bartender Jo was super friendly and helpful. It was fun talking to her. My friend and I both had the corned beef on pretzel bread. I have to say being anex New Yorker, I'm always suspect on corned beef and pastrami. This corned beef was flavorful and very juicy, excellent sandwich Their special slaw is always a hit. Nice array of beers on top. Definitely a return visit is required

I popped in on a random Wednesday because they offer smoked wings which I prefer to fried. I was…read morepleasantly surprised to see that it was Wing Wednesday and they were .99. For starters the staff was excellent. Super friendly and helpful without hovering. I would come back for the service alone. The atmosphere was BBQ so for a BBQ place that works! The wing were good but I am not sure how fresh they were which I found interesting on a wing night. I have seen other reviews suggest they are unseasoned but mine were well seasoned. They had a chew to them that felt off to me for smoked wings but it wouldn't stop me from going back. I was trying to keep it light sonI also had the green beans and they were good. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely go back and give the wings another try.

I went here to pick up an order for someone else and discovered they have VEGAN burnt ends. I was…read morepretty excited about that. The vegan burnt ends are seasoned well and taste pretty good. I put them in my Salad and it made my salad taste amazing. If you don't eat meat and you're craving some BBQ , definitely give this place a try. I also tried their grits, macaroni and cornbread. The grits were pretty good -- I wasn't a huge fan of the macaroni but my kids loved it so that's all that matters. Overall this place seems pretty popular and the customer service is pretty good.

Helll yeaaah! Eaaasily the best brisket I had in Florida ... perfectly moist, asked for extra…read morehealthy fats, and the bark was banging Will def go back on my next visit

Real Texas BBQ in southwest Florida - Finding great bbq in Florida can sometimes be a daunting…read moretask, I've eaten lots of bbq and consider myself somewhat of an bbq aficionado having enjoyed bbq across this great country, every region has their own unique and different styles so believe me when I say all bbq is not created equal. Texas bbq has always been at the top of my list after traveling and working in Texas for decades and experiencing what I think is some of the best on the planet. I admit my expectations were pretty high long before I walked through the door here - just from the exterior and interior ambiance I immediately knew these people are serious bbq people and some of the friendliest you'll ever meet. In my opinion eating bbq should be an experience yes the meat preparations are of the utmost most importances but the sides, and desserts also have to be on point as well and of course fresh brewed tea. I wanted to try it all which is not reasonable so I read the menu, scanned the daily specials board(s) and also considered the recommendations by our wonderful server. We enjoyed some great sandwiches and sides and couldn't of had a better lunch during our drive through southwest Florida. Chopped Brisket Sandwich - the bun was fresh and toasted perfectly so it held up to the sauce that I drenched on the beautifully smoked meat, the lean to fat ratio was absolutely perfect and the smoked flavors came through making this one of the best bbq sandwiches I've eaten in a very long time. Pulled Pork Sandwich - the perfectly smoked pork was piled high and very lean, this is a big and delicious work of art. We ordered the sauce on the side so we could control the portion and it worked out great. Pinto Beans - these beans are cooked down until they melted into the smooth and creamy broth that was filled with onions and jalapeño peppers - these are a must try especially if you top them with some fresh raw onion and a few dashes of the Tabasco Pepper Vinegar table side the only thing I regret is that I didn't get a quart of these to take back to the campground. Fried Okra - Crispy deliciousness a southern delicacy served with ranch dressing, this combination is never a disappointment when done right and they do the okra right here. It was nice to get pickles and raw onions on the side, in my opinion if a bbq joint misses this step they don't understand what a bbq experience should be. We really enjoyed our meals here and appreciated the hospitality from the staff, great food, great service all at a reasonable price is always a winning combination, this is definitely a place I hope to return to soon...

This is a rustic little gem. The outside is just like an old Texas barbecue and the inside nothing…read morefancy, but nice polite server with great people skills. My wife and I split the chopped brisket sandwich. They actually cut the sandwich in half for us. They have a sweet barbecue sauce, a medium barbecue sauce and a hot barbecue sauce. The hot barbecue sauce will definitely get your attention. They were all delicious. The brisket was moist and tasty. Probably the best brisket sandwich I've had in Florida. We also got two sides, smoked green beans and jalapeño pinto beans. both my wife and I loved the smoked green beans. The jalapeño pinto beans were delicious, but my wife wouldn't touch them, She's a sweet, no heat type of BBQ girl. The food was delicious. The Service was outstanding and the ambience is what you would expect in a hometown Texas barbecue restaurant. I highly recommend trying out the Texas best barbecue restaurant.

Stottlemyer's Smokehouse open-air BBQ is a must if you're in Sarasota and in the mood for BBQ and…read moremusic. Our waitress took the time to make sure every guest was well taken care of. We always had plenty of attention when needing to order and drinks always filled. The Jalapeño Poppers were jaw-dropping amazing and the Brisket Nachos plate was delicious and large enough for two. Well Recommended! I'm hoping to get a chance to try more BBQ.

This place should be a Sarasota landmark. One of the best barbecue slash smokehouse is around and…read moreyou get to eat it in a tiki bar environment. Everything is good, food, service, ambience service, just top notch. There's a reason they've been there so long. The macaroni and cheese with brisket and onion rings get it, and some of the best collard greens around.

Can I give it zero stars? We spent $80 and the food was so disappointing. The portions were tiny,…read moreeverything came out cold, and the meat was dry. My meal alone was $20 and the brisket was mostly fat. I love bbq and smoked meats, and was so excited to try this place during our stay at river ranch, and it was gross. Would not recommend, zero stars.

The food service and ambience were fantastic. The smoked flavor of the food was not overbearing…read morewhere they take over your taste buds for hours and maybe up until the next day the taste was just right not two season but very far from underseasoned and easy to pull and eat right off your fork. There was definitely plenty. I would definitely eat there again and again and again.

We wanted to grab breakfast on Tuesday morning before we left Punta Gorda and I'm glad we always…read morelook for local places to check out. This place was great. The service was top notch and the food was excellent. The decor is Detroit Lions themed. My wife and I split the Everything Omelet, Grits, English Muffin and a half order of Big Daddy's Sausage Gravy & Biscuits. This was perfect for both of us. Their servings are plentiful. Prices are very reasonable.

This place is great and a not so hidden gem as the locals and tourists alike have helped me find…read morethis business through awesome reviews. We came for a midday brunch and it was packed. The staff is great though and the kitchen moves fast so people are in and out, we only waited 10 min. The food is amazing and worth the price, you get so much for your moneys worth. The inside was bustling and felt just like a busy dinner would feel. We want to come back and try some more, this is def a cheat day meal type of restaurant although I did see a section in their menu with healthy offerings.

Why 5 stars? Bringing real BBQ back to Safety Harbor, great outside area and nice crafted…read morecocktails. Was driving by on a Saturday night as I was waiting for this place to open for a while. To my surprise I rolled up in my golf cart and the patio was packed! My son and I got a table out back and ordered a few things. We ended up sharing a 3 meat platter with pulled pork, chicken and sausage. All 3 were amazing. The sides we chose were the beans and potato wedges which were perfectly crispy and delicious. I was super impressed that on day 1 of a soft opening that everything came out great, service was good and everyone around seemed happy. I only can imagine after they get their groove on a bit that this place will get better and better over time. Our server Ted was amazing and was very attentive and busy! Inside they ended up replacing the old bar that was in there in favor of an along the wall style with plenty of chairs. Additionally I would think eventually they will have some inside tables as well. Restaurant wasn't all the way together yet but I'm not going to fault them for anything as it was a soft opening. All in all this is a 5 star review for a much needed BBQ place that also has a hint of BBQ places that were in the Harbor before and can't wait to see how this place does! Thank you United Smokehouse!

Living in this town for 4 years we have been everywhere. We ate at this location when it was the…read morecoastal cantina. The location is a block back from Main Street and it's a cool little spot. We have had the same waiter as we did when this was coastal cantina and when we ate at southern fresh. Same owner I believe. He is the only waiter I remember having more than twice on Main Street which is really cool. I give props to the owners for this. The food is really good. The location is great. I gave it 4 stars out of 5 because they really need to add a few items. Like pulled chicken, Mac and cheese and Cole slaw. Also 4 potato wedges as a side is kinda ridiculous. Aside from that, all good. It's nice to have smoked meat back in the harbor.