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Wakoola Bar & Grill

3.9 (43 reviews)
ModerateBars, Barbeque
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Service was really great! Drinks were really good. Bring your drink bucket to save you money!

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2 months ago

Super expensive and the food were toaster oven quality, at best. The drinks were also expensive and super watered down.

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The food was average hut the prices are high for what you get. The service was slow.

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2 years ago

Love coming here when I'm in the area food is always good and delicious and the staff is very friendly

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Good food and you don't need to even leave the resort! Good selection of beers and other beverages.

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Great atmosphere, friendly service. Observed family-friendly activities with guests at the pool. Fun place to mingle.

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7 years ago

Great food! Friendly Staff! I have eaten here multiple times during various stays at The Fountains in Orlando. Enjoy!

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7 years ago

Had drinks there. Has entertainment that was very fun for all ages. Staff was friendly and drinks were great.

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Good food and drinks. Nice atmosphere and convenient when staying at the resort, especially if you have kids playing in or around the pool.

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11 years ago

Your typical pool restaurant. We tried the nachos, wings, salads, fries, and spinach and artichoke dip. All very good.

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7 years ago

Family oriented bar and grill with great food. Shane, the manager is great and very friendly.

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Awesome pool bar with great food. Really enjoyed my stay at the resort and hanging at the pool bar was the highlight.

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Good food and friendly staff! Fun environment around the pool and food is served quickly and efficiently. Will definitely go back.

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Awesome atmosphere! Lots of fun activities. I met a nice guy name Ludwig and he had a really nice cup.

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Service was great, Drinks were cold, Friendly conversation in a great poolside setting.

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Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq - Smoked Ribs Combo

Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq

4.8(381 reviews)
8.6 mi•Bell Isle
•$$

We are always down for some delicious food - and this IS the place to go. The Brisket, Collards,…read moreand Beans are SO freaking yummy, I didn't need any Bbq sauce for the Brisket at all (although it was some of the best I have ever tasted). My hubby got the short ribs, mac n cheese and cornbread, to be honest, I almost ate his ribs too. The dry rub was spot on, they were absolutely delish. Walking in, you felt like you have just arrived to your best friend's home, they are so warm and friendly.

Uncle Tony's Barbecue is one of those places that truly makes you feel at home! The meat is always…read morepacked with flavor, and I especially enjoy their chicken dinners and mac and cheese. What makes their mac and cheese so unique is that every time I try it, the flavor seems to get even better! The food is consistently delicious, and you can tell there is care put into every meal. Beyond the food, the service is wonderful. The family is incredibly kind and welcoming, making you feel like you're part of their home rather than just another customer. The restaurant is small, quaint, and cozy, with great vibes and a warm, homey atmosphere. Their takeout service is just as impressive placing an order by phone is quick and easy, and your food is freshly made and ready for pickup. Whether you're dining in or grabbing a meal to go, Uncle Tony's Barbecue delivers every time. Highly recommend!

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Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq - Drinks

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Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq - Sliced Brisket

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Uncle Tony's Backyard Bbq - Fatty brisket, very good you have the option between fatty and lien and chopped and sliced

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Fatty brisket, very good you have the option between fatty and lien and chopped and sliced

Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa

4.4(2.5k reviews)
13.9 mi•Mills50, Park Lake / Lake Highland
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This was our first visit to Pig Floyd's, and we really enjoyed it! It's a casual spot where you…read moreorder at the counter and they bring the food out to your table. The staff was awesome! Everyone was super friendly and helpful with recommendations, which we really appreciated since it was our first time. They even came around to check if we needed drink refills, which was a nice touch, especially for a counter-service restaurant! We ordered the combo platter with chicken and brisket, along with Mexican street corn and yuca. It also came with tortillas, which were great for making little tacos with the meat. The platter was a decent amount of food for two people to share, although if you're both really hungry, you might want to order a little extra. Everything was delicious! Both the chicken and brisket were packed with flavor, and I honestly couldn't pick a favorite. The Mexican street corn and yuca were also so good! I loved both sides and would absolutely order them again. Overall, Pig Floyd's was a great find! The food was delicious, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and I loved the variety of flavors. It's definitely a place I'd recommend, and I'm already looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu!

Finally tried it for the first time and it wasn't a win for us…read more It's so loud inside and out and my bf is hard of hearing from the military so we couldn't really talk. It took 30 min for our food to come out (which would be fine if we knew but I thought it was fast casual). That said, all the food was served nice and hot. When his Plain Jane came out it was missing the coleslaw. My mom's brisket sandwich had a very burnt end. My pulled pork was good but having a warm salad was strange to me. But most of all, I didn't like the staff wearing the same gloves to buss tables, serve food and roll silverware. Yuck. We did enjoy the street corn and fortune cookie. It's nice that it is dog friendly.

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Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa - Inside seating area. They have outside seating area too!

Inside seating area. They have outside seating area too!

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Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa - Plain Jane Brisket sandwich with Mexican Street Corn

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Smokemade Meats + Eats - Brisket, Pork Rib, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage

Smokemade Meats + Eats

4.4(223 reviews)
12.5 mi•Downtown South
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Tops, for sure. There is not better Texas-style BBQ around, and if you hear there is - be sketched…read moreout by that person and consider reevaluating their opinions. The brisket was great - perfectly done, tender but hearty, great bark, smoke ring, just yes. I saw some reviews say they found it dry, but on the pictures they posted I could literally see moisture on their brisket. So whatever. I would say to ignore those, as the awards speak for themselves. The pork was a highlight for me too, as I usually find most pulled pork pretty mediocre - but the flavor, texture, and juicy-ness here was perfect. Pork belly burnt ends were so tender and seasoned just right. Mac & cheese was also really good - and they make homemade bread! My one dislike was the potato salad was so heavy on the celery seed that it blew out my palate. Like someone mismeasured? I dunno, but wouldn't get that again. I would put this on par with Hutchins BBQ in Texas, and some other great spots I've been to in Texas. It's all a la carte, so just get a big spread and share. They just know they they're doing, their smokers are in BACK (like they should be). Next time I need a brisket cheese steak and the greens on the side! Overall, when you need that special lunch - go here, go big, order more to take home for dinner, and waddle back to your car.

Food quantity: 8/10 Food quality: 9/10…read moreService: 9/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Overall rating: 8.5/10 Delicious southern BBQ, highly recommend!

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Smokemade Meats + Eats - Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!

Brisket sandwich with collard greens. Sandwich is topped with their amazing slaw and kale... so yummy!

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Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings

Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings

4.1(193 reviews)
13.3 mi•Lake Eola Heights, Mills50
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Grab-and-go
Casual dining

Kai Kai was delicious. I heard that they are on the Michelin guide and after trying the crispy…read morepork, duck, and char siu... yeah, I get it. I had to get a little sampler moment going because choosing just one meat was too difficult. We're here to make informed decisions . Everything came sliced over rice with the sauces on the side, which I actually loved because I could taste each meat on its own before getting a little sauce situation going. The crispy pork was crispy where it needed to be and juicy where it counts. The duck was rich and flavorful with glazed skin, and the char siu had that sweet and charred vibe going on. There was a lot happening in one plate, but the presentation allowed me to take my time and understand what was in front of me . More mills reviews coming soon.

It's a food court but there isn't enough seating, pretty loud and no one cleans the tables. We were…read morelucky to get a high top, food did take a bit of time. We ordered the char sui, 1/2 roast duck, pan fried pork dumplings and beef chow fun. I went to check on our order, they only had the fried dumplings but let me grab them so we could start eating, as the rest of the food was prepared. They were the best dumplings I've had in a long time! Skin is thin, overstuffed with flavorful pork W/O lots of cheap fillers, accompanied with chili oil and dumpling sauce 5/5. Char sui even though I asked for a fatty piece was pretty lean and good flavor but a bit dry 3/5. Roast duck had a strange red hue but the flavor was outstanding, perfect blend of spices and moist 5/5. Beef chow fun was pretty good but slightly dry and lacked oil. Overall worth the hype!i

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Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings
Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings
Kai Kai BBQ & Dumplings

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Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill

Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill

4.6(125 reviews)
25.8 mi•East Orlando
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I used their app to order online because I had heard they sell out. I ordered a brisket and ribs…read morecombo that came with a side and drink. Plus a pulled pork sandwich. It was ready when I pulled up to the lot adjacent to the BBQ restaurant. There is outside seating only and a sink to clean up afterwards. I went in and my food was ready. I opened it and was checking for the extra pickles which were an option in the app. The person who handed me the food said that they had not had pickles in some time because they were having issues with the supplier. Darn. So I decided to eat my pulled pork sandwich at the picnic tables outside. Actually the tables are not that far from the road where cars and trucks whizzed by. I went back and asked for more bbq sauce because I got two small cups of bbq sauce which had about 3 tablespoons of liquid each. Pulled pork always sucks up a lot of sauce. There was plenty of meat and the bun was fresh but overall it would have been perfect with some acid from the pickles. My brisket and rib meal was excellent. I ate it later and I found the southern green beans to be good. I would definitely get this combo again. It came with a drink which is a canned soft drink. It doesn't say on the app but they also have bottled water. Overall I felt this restaurant lived up to all the hype. Check the app for $5 off on your first order. See QR code in the picture.

Holy Smokes, Orlando. This Is The BBQ Spot…read more I came in hungry. I left changed as a person. Let's talk about the brisket, because it deserves its own paragraph, possibly its own documentary. This is hands-down the best brisket I've ever had--not just in Orlando, but in my entire meat-eating career. Perfect smoke ring, insanely juicy, and so tender it basically sighed and fell apart when I looked at it. Every bite had that deep, smoky, peppery flavor that lets you know someone back there respects brisket. Now the ribs... good lord. Fall-off-the-bone doesn't even cover it. These things were hanging on by hopes and dreams. Bite one and the meat just politely excuses itself from the bone. No wrestling required. Here's the real flex: I didn't need sauce. Not even a little dip. Not even "just to try it." When BBQ is this good, sauce becomes an optional accessory, not a necessity. That's how you know you're dealing with elite-level BBQ. The service? Super friendly, laid-back, and genuinely happy you're there--which is exactly how BBQ joints should be. You can tell they're proud of what they're serving, and they should be. Bottom line: this is the best BBQ I've had in Orlando, and it's not even close. If you love brisket, ribs, or just want to have a religious experience with smoked meat, stop reading this and go eat here immediately. Bring napkins. Bring an appetite. Bring low expectations for every other BBQ place you'll eat at after this.

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Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill - Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and ribs.

Macaroni and cheese, baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and ribs.

Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill - Picture of one of their meat bowls

Picture of one of their meat bowls

Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill - One of their meat pies with smoked cheese dipping sauce.

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One of their meat pies with smoked cheese dipping sauce.

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - BBQ Sauce

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que

3.9(543 reviews)
7.3 mi•MetroWest, Horizons West / West Orlando
•$$

Not bad for BBQ near a tourist area. The service was great with the cashier giving some great…read moresuggestions for me as a first time visitor. The restaurant also offers plenty of room to stay and enjoy your food both indoors and outdoors. It was way too hot so decided to get mine to go. The plate is massive! Lots for chopped brisket and fries. Toast was soggy due to the condensation from the meat so just ok for me. The beans were sweet and smokey, an unexpected treat. The mac & cheese was dry. Didn't care for it. The Brisket - very good. Fell apart. However, I would have preferred it not chopped but sliced instead but still very tasty. And get the sweet BBQ sauce. Adds some depth to the meat. Overall, not bad. Solid 7/10 for me. Give it a go if you're in the area and looking for some quick smoked goodness.

The service was great and the prices were fair. Cute little space that was too crowded…read more However the food was okay at best. It definitely wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special either. The brisket wasn't as juicy as I would've liked. The fries were okay. Wish they were seasoned crinkle cut. The Mac and cheese was downright terrible. Like watered down velveeta. The barbecue sauce was so necessary because otherwise everything else tasted the same. Their sauces were good but again not anything unique. I probably wouldn't return unless I couldn't get bbq elsewhere.

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Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Outside seating

Outside seating

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Bubbalou's BBQ Sauce

Bubbalou's BBQ Sauce

Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar B Que - Front of restaurant

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Front of restaurant

Mission BBQ - Moist Brisket

Mission BBQ

4.5(247 reviews)
11.7 mi•Orlando International Airport
•$$

I made a quick stop as we had extra time before a flight…read more Ms. Karen, the cashier, was very polite. Took our order while patiently answering menu questions. She even offered to let us try the sausage before ordering. We ordered the meat platter with ribs, pulled pork and, my favorite, the brisket. Yum! The sides were Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw and fries. It's always a great spot to stop for lunch. The restaurant is always clean and has good music playing. They also offer out door seating. Sorry, the food was good, I forgot to take pictures of the food.

Thank you veterans!!! And thank you Mission BBQ for supporting "the brave men and women who have…read moresworn to protect and serve Our Communities and Our Country." This restaurant truly puts our soldiers, firefighters, police officers and first responders first and offers delicious and amazing bbq (and more) on their menu and let me tell you, it's some of the best in the area! Super friendly and hardworking staff with a positive attitude and giving their best to their customers. Upon asking one of the staff members about their job, "I LOVE working here!" was their response. Appreciated the positive vibes and energy. The interior is cozy, relaxing, and so much to look at on their walls. There is a very nice seating area outside (with umbrellas) that can be enjoyed, weather permitting. Truly American with a southern flair and great country music playing while you enjoy an amazing meal! With a small donation to support our heroes, you get their American Heroes Cup and and by the way, when in season, strawberry shortcake (homemade) is "to die for!" You won't be disappointed!

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Mission BBQ - Seating and counter

Seating and counter

Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ - Front of the South Semaron location.

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Front of the South Semaron location.

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