Smokey Jay's BBQ is always on my list of places to visit whenever we are in Orlando. Today we ordered a brisket sandwich, ribs, chicken and greens. The portions are perfect and the price is right. I hate paying for overpriced food when the flavor is lacking. If you are looking for some real bbq...RUN QUICK! The last thing you want to do is pull up..and they ran out of what you are looking for...because you came an hour before closing. The inside was clean, the owner is friendly as always. He answers all of your questions and just wants to see his customers happy. We will be back on our next visit. read more

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Just overall one of the best I have ever had. I got the chicken with bbq sauce and the bbq was just the right perfect of everything while the chicken was as if it was falling off the bone. Highly recommend! read more

Back in Orlando for food and wine! I had to make a quick stop at one of the most rememberable place! Smokey Jay's BBQ The restaurant is such a nice, welcoming place, and the people are incredibly friendly and kind. It has a warm, family-oriented atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The service was great, the food was amazing, and the overall experience was excellent. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious BBQ, great people, and a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere. And please don't skip out on the homemade cakes! Too delicious to miss. read more

Mouthwatering fall off the bone bbq!! Stop here. If you passed it turn around and come back. We waited for 1.5 at their farmers market pop up and I was drooling at just the smell. Everything was delicious. Plus I was sticker shocked at the price. I am from the Bay and the plate I was served would easily have been $30+. The sides were good and the bbq sauce was good. Yum yum yum. read more

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First time customer, I was at the farmers market at lake Eola. Customer service was great, the meat is so juicy and cooked to perfection but no taste the sauce carried it and we both wanted spicy and mild sauce and didn't get that so both our sandwich had the same issue, just bland with sauce on it. We didn't enjoy the bake bean but the Mac and cheese wasn't bad. read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Pulled Pork Sandwich(a a la carte) - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Great brisket. Juicy chicken. Yummy sides. Great customer service. We loved the spicy bbq sauce. read more

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So glad to see this spot at the Lake Eola Farmer's Market! I ordered ribs with mac and cheese and collards and it did not disappoint. Plenty of food, I could have shared with someone but glad I didn't have to. The woman taking orders was friendly and the service was quick. I will definitely be back to try more of the menu. read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Ribs with Mac N Cheese and Collard Greens - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We were looking for a local place, non chain and Smokey Jay's was nearby. It's tucked away in a shopping center, and it seems mostly to-go. But, we ate there and it was wonderful. My parents shared a plate of ribs (huge and tasty) and beans and peas side. They scarfed it up like I'd never seen before. I had a wonderful pulled pork plate with delicious creamy mac and cheese. My son ate a heaping loaded fries with seemingly everything. I didn't get a good look because he ate it too fast. Then we shared cornbread and realized it was good we didn't try the cornbread earlier because then we would have filled up on that. Friendly family running the place. Checked in on us often, and were great. We missed out on the pound cake and red velvet. Next time, I suppose. read more

Very kind sir that made some epic brisket sandwiches. Perfectly seasoned and very delicious! The fries I had were crispy and perfect as well. My parents also loved their food. Nice small business! read more

I was looking for a soulfood/BBQ in the East side of Orlando and they came up in the search. It's a quaint location tucked inside of a strip mall. When I was greeted with friendly smiles and service. First off...never go to a restaurant hungry after a day of errands. I ordered ribs/chicken combo, wings, fried orka, lima beans and key lime cake. The food is REAL good and everything is homemade (cakes made by the owner's mother). The only thing for me was that the orka and beans had a little too much salt for my liking. Overall the food was really good. The staff are super friendly and I'll be back to try more items on the menu. I'm glad there's some restaurant diversity coming to the East side of Orlando. read more

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Got the ribs, baked beans and mac and cheese. They were amazing, came right off the bone, and the bbq sauce is really good. The food came out really fast and the service was great! read more

I'm not the type to leave reviews and my profile speaks for it. But I had to get on here to say this is some of the best damn food I've had out here in Orlando! And for the price! Coming from Texas, barbecue is a staple and Smokey Jay's met the expectation, if not higher. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Just found my new spot. read more

Wish I would have taken pictures of the food but man was everything delicious!! Great customer service, too. Highly recommend Smokey Jay's!! read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

A group of us were able to have lunch and the food was amazing. The service was one of the best we have experienced. We will definitely be back! read more

The pork ribs plus the yams and mac combo were so buss. This place is insane and the prices aren't bad. Also need that red velvet cake. so creamy and melts in your mouth. I need to try the pound cake next time I go. Amazing. 10/10. I would definitely recommend and the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! read more

Taste very good. Brisket and collard greens tasty. Owners are very nice. Support local business.

Best BBQ I've ever had since Warsaw bbq and soul food closed down. Ribs are massive and taste amazing, pulled pork sandwich was juicy and tasted amazing, Mac and cheese actually tasted like real cheese, and the baked beans were so damn good that I'd be willing to pay double for those to be honest. The guy is super nice and apparently his mom makes the desserts so I will be going back to try everything on the menu. I'd be one fat sob if this place were on my drive home. read more

Mac n cheese ...good. Beans....good. Brisket....oh Lawd good !!! I was told it was grandmas food and she sure knows how to cook.

Swung by for lunch, had the ribs and brisket. Very good portion on both. The ribs were tender and not too rough. The brisket flavor was good but it is served chopped instead of sliced due to it normally being on a roll. Overall good quality bbq.! read more

Hands down the best bbq in East Orlando. Huge portions and the bbq sauce is to die for. We loved everything we ate, and the owners make you feel like family. They are located off of Colonial Drive in East Orlando and also have a food truck on Sundays at Lake Eola off of Washington Street. Y'all really need to check them out. Finger licking good bbq. read more

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Best Barbecue in Orlando hands-down! Such a hidden gem! We went for lunch and had the beef brisket, barbecue chicken, smoked sausage, and ribs. Everything was absolutely delicious and fresh! And not to mention went perfect with the mustard based barbecue sauce! The ribs were tender and perfectly seasoned. The briskets were in chunks, but was very tender also! We also had sides of mac and cheese, bbq beans, yams, collars greens, and corn bread! Everything was delicious and homemade. The beans had a hint of cinnamon which added a unique flavor to it. Always love to see yams on a menu too! Will definitely be going back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for really good barbecue! read more

Real smoked and seasoned BBQ with a fantastic house sauce. Everything was great but the yams, beans, brisket, and sauce were exceptional. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The store itself was pretty small and casual and I appreciated the seating to eat-in instead of being takeout only. read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Pork Ribs (w/ spicy and regular sauce) with Mac N Cheese and Baked Beans - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I apologize to Jay because I promised to write this review a while back but life happened. Sorry Jay, better late than never. My wife and I were on the east side of Orlando where we typically aren't and were looking for a place to grab a bite. Our search lad us to Smokey Jay's and we are glad it did. We walked in and were greeted by Jay's smiling face. We chatted a little while we reviewed the menu and decided to both try the brisket sandwich. The brisket was nicely flavored and lean. The BBQ beans were tasty but the field peas were the better side. The price was very reasonable to the meal and Jay couldn't have been any nicer. We will definitely stop in the next time we find ourselves on the east side of Orlando. read more

such great bbq had to try some after passing their stand at the lake eola market because it smelled so great. The gentleman that took my order was supperrr nice. The mac and cheese was some of the best mac i have ever had. The sauce they put on the meat is gassss. We will definitely be taking our family to the restaurant to let them try. read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with Mac N Cheese - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Incredible food, incredible service, a MUST TRY! I got the pork ribs, collards and Mac and cheese. My friend got the brisket sandwich with collards and baked beans. Everything was delicious and the sauce is 10/10. read more

Stumbled across Smokey Jay's BBQ at Lake Eola and it was a fantastic find! This is a legit Southern BBQ with many great tasting items to choose from. Recently they opened a storefront location on East Colonial near 417. The food and atmosphere in the new location did not disappoint. We had the ribs, chicken and brisket and everything was absolutely amazing!!! Please support this local restaurant, this guy will earn your business. read more

Let me preface this by saying I went in 9 minutes to closing and I am VERY PICKY. Okay, so boom. I go into Smokey Jays based on the reviews. Everyone says food is good so, I decided to try it out. The workers ( and I think the owner) were very friendly. 3 ribs will run you $14. I understand this is a small business so, I paid the price. Is your want to add on to sides, it's going to run you an extra $5. At the end of the day, I spent $19 for my meal. I couldn't place my finger on the flavor of the Mac and cheese but I didn't really get a lot of cheese, more so breadcrumbs and possibly chicken bouillon? The beans were pretty tasty but it did kind of remind me of pork and beans. My ribs were very, very tough. This was very disheartening given the price. Again, I came in almost at closing so I'm not going to hold it against the establishment. I would try them out again to see if I had a different experience read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Pork Ribs , MAC AND CHEESE, BAKED BEANS - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Brisket, baked beans and rice, great lunch combination! True southern Florida feel, small business owner. Not a chain! Excellent experience as I pass thru back to south Florida. Double thumbs up. Jacob did great on guiding my menu choice & attentive. Thanks for a great meal! read more

Everything you ask for when it comes to bbq! Fall off the bone ribs and tender brisket. Great sized portions packed with flavor. read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - Pork ribs with baked beans and Collard Greens. Beef brisket with Mac N Cheese - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Attention to Service and speed to get my food order out after the system didnt populate my order. Food was amazing. We ordered the pork ribs with mac n cheese and a side of baked beans which were both amazing. The chopped brisket was tender and flavorful. Def would recommend them again read more

The service and food here are great. Been here a couple of times and am never disappointed.

Tried this spot for the first time today. Got a half rack of ribs with smiley bbq sauce and max n cheese to go. I love a few miles away and it was all gone before I even got home. The ribs were cooked perfectly and the bbq sauce wasn't over spiced it just had some kick. A spoilt delicious and will 100% be going back. Thank yo I guys for a great bbq experience. read more

I'm from Texas and have grown up around barbecue all my life. This place was amazing the Mac n cheese was insanely good

Food was exceptional! Came on a Saturday afternoon and service was quick, place was nice, and the food quality was amazing, my group got the brisket and chicken and cleared our plates! Very tender and flavorful read more

Had them cater a party. I must say everything tasted wonderful and the mac&cheese was beyond amazing. Will use them again.

Excellent BBQ! Great service! No frills, just good high quality BBQ by good people. Check them out. You won't be disappointed.

Was looking for a fire pit BBQ while in Orlando. This place was Fantastic!!! Ribs smoke with nice bark and smoke ring. Wasn't to soft where it fell off the bone but bit off the bone. just the way i like them. Mac & Cheese and coleslaw was really good. only thing missing was slice brisket. Can't complain, these rib very good. Btw, thanks for the free bbq education. read more

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Great staff and even better bbq. I had the turkey sandwich and it was perfect. Thick slabs of smoked turkey that was moist and full of flavor. I'll be back! read more

This place was on point! So delicious and the husband/wife did a great job serving together. The chopped brisket, baked beans and pound cake were delicious. We also enjoyed the music, not too loud which is always a joy. We will try it next time we are in the area. read more

a hidden gem in east orlando. what the rivers use to be. if you're in the mood for BBQ do yourself a favor and check jay's out. read more

Smokey Jay's BBQ - pork ribs mac & cheese and collard greens - Southern Near Me - Orlando, Florida