New BBQ joint [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

Tickled_pink

10-07-2012, 07:31 PM

I see the new BBQ place on 466A is getting its parking lot paved, so maybe it will open while I"m still alive to enjoy it:jester:

Didn't realize we were getting a new business. Where is it located on 466A?

missypie

10-07-2012, 07:49 PM

Didn't realize we were getting a new business. Where is it located on 466A?

It's on the way to Fruitland Park on the left side.

BarryRX

10-07-2012, 08:04 PM

I see the new BBQ place on 466A is getting its parking lot paved, so maybe it will open while I"m still alive to enjoy it:jester:
I agree...it feels like I've been looking at that sign for months.

Tickled_pink

10-07-2012, 09:04 PM

Goes to show you how observing I am. Had no idea a new business was coming to town.

DandyGirl

10-08-2012, 06:01 AM

Noticed the sign yesterday. It says Open Soon, Burke's BBQ, M - F 8-4.

jblum315

10-08-2012, 06:19 AM

Noticed the sign yesterday. It says Open Soon, Burke's BBQ, M - F 8-4.

It's been saying that for months

redwitch

10-08-2012, 06:25 AM

I just want it to hurry up and open! Talked to some construction guys who said the bbq is really good, possibly even awesome. Fud!!!!!!

Bogie Shooter

10-08-2012, 10:01 AM

I just want it to hurry up and open! Talked to some construction guys who said the bbq is really good, possibly even awesome. Fud!!!!!!

BBQ joints in our area are a tough business....there is a lot of competition.

graciegirl

10-08-2012, 10:05 AM

BBQ joints in our area are a tough business....there is a lot of competition.

Maybe it will make the lines shorter this season at my favorite barbecue, Oakwood, over on 441/27....is it in Fruitland Park?

Bogie Shooter

10-08-2012, 10:13 AM

Maybe it will make the lines shorter this season at my favorite barbecue, Oakwood, over on 441/27....is it in Fruitland Park?

about a half a mile east of the Shell station on 466A.

casita37

10-08-2012, 10:17 AM

Noticed the sign yesterday. It says Open Soon, Burke's BBQ, M - F 8-4.

Doesn't that seem like odd hours for a restaurant? BBQ for breakfast? Not open on the weekends and not open for dinner?

Skybo

10-08-2012, 10:20 AM

....is it in Fruitland Park?

I think it's just inside Fruitland Park city limit. It�s on 466a, just before you get to Micro Racetrack Rd, next to/in front of the the nursery there.

Bill-n-Brillo

10-08-2012, 10:40 AM

Noticed the sign yesterday. It says Open Soon, Burke's BBQ, M - F 8-4.

I was thinking those hours were referring to the nursery (or whatever) that was operating there. I can't think that 8 to 4 would be good hours for a BBQ business.......

Bill :)

spk7951

10-08-2012, 03:28 PM

I was thinking those hours were referring to the nursery (or whatever) that was operating there. I can't think that 8 to 4 would be good hours for a BBQ business.......

Bill :)

You are correct. The hours on that sign are for the nursery which is still open.

saratogaman

10-08-2012, 04:12 PM

The 8 to 4 hours are probably for the nursery, not the BBQ.

jebartle

12-22-2012, 02:53 PM

and the first give away, the unbelievable great aroma coming from restaurant but not a soul in the parking lot....

wendyquat

12-22-2012, 02:59 PM

and the first give away, the unbelievable great aroma coming from restaurant but not a soul in the parking lot....

Perfecting their wares!

SoccerCoach

12-22-2012, 03:31 PM

and the first give away, the unbelievable great aroma coming from restaurant but not a soul in the parking lot....

I do believe they are "seasoning" their BBQ grill. This is a must in the business.

jblum315

12-22-2012, 03:57 PM

I stopped there one day and the construction people said the owner makes ribs for them every Friiday.

justjim

12-22-2012, 04:18 PM

Maybe they will get open in time for the January Rush and increased population of TV. I hope this "Mom & Pop" will be ready for that "rush"!!

ducati1974

12-22-2012, 05:42 PM

I've tried the Oakwood restaurant that alot of people rave about but for my money I think Woody's on Rte 301 in Wildwood right near the turnpike entrance is better BBQ.

justjim

12-22-2012, 05:51 PM

My vote goes to Oakwood.

dmorhome

12-22-2012, 05:51 PM

Maybe it will make the lines shorter this season at my favorite barbecue, Oakwood, over on 441/27....is it in Fruitland Park?

more like bone city,like a little meat on my bones.

jblum315

12-22-2012, 06:20 PM

The best bbq is Sugarboos in Mt. Dora. Google it.

skyguy79

12-22-2012, 07:36 PM

Maybe it will make the lines shorter this season at my favorite barbecue, Oakwood, over on 441/27....is it in Fruitland Park? I know it's been a while since your above message was posted, but I just noticed it for the first time and also think that those that answered the question as to where it is may have misinturpeted the question, or it could be that I'm the one misunderstanding it. They were answering relating to the new rib place on 466A and I'm thinking you asking about Oakwood. If you were asking about Oakwood on 441/27, it's in Lady Lake about 3/4 of a mi. north of Fruitland Park.

LndLocked

12-23-2012, 12:10 AM

Doesn't that seem like odd hours for a restaurant? BBQ for breakfast? Not open on the weekends and not open for dinner?

The Ol Crow BBQ in Umatilla is open something like 4 - 8pm Wednesday - Saturday only!!

LndLocked

12-23-2012, 12:11 AM

The best bbq is Sugarboos in Mt. Dora. Google it.

Excellent Q indeed!!

mmac321

12-23-2012, 04:56 PM

https://www.facebook.com/BurkesBarbeque

salferg

12-27-2012, 04:44 PM

Rather than wait for the new place to open try the Texas Stockyards restaurant on 441 just south of TV. We ate there recently and couldn't believe that we thought the BBQ was BETTER than Oakwoods. The BBQ stuffed baked potato was delicious.

geri317

12-27-2012, 05:59 PM

Ha ha! I agree! It has been being built for such a long time!

LndLocked

12-27-2012, 06:32 PM

Oakwood is seriously, seriously over rated IMO.

Dirigo

12-27-2012, 08:54 PM

I stopped at Burke's BBQ December 24th sometime just after Noon. I spoke with Mr. Burke as he was tossing more wood into the firebox of the smoker (he is continuing to season the smoker).

I introduced myself and we talked a short while about BBQ in general, his BBQ pit, and the restaurant. He was friendly, but very busy as he is working to get the restaurant opened.

Mr. Burke said he hoped to open in 15 days or so, putting the opening date somewhere around the beginning of the second week of January.

I peeked in the windows and looked around the canopy area where the picnic tables are. I liked the set up and the atmosphere (picnic tables inside and outside). This looks like a serious BBQ joint to me.

So it seems the wait for Burke's BBQ to open is about to be over!

gemorc

12-28-2012, 06:50 PM

I've tried the Oakwood restaurant that alot of people rave about but for my money I think Woody's on Rte 301 in Wildwood right near the turnpike entrance is better BBQ.

Spot on, Brother!

sharonga

12-28-2012, 11:48 PM

Sharon
Brooklyn, New Jersey, Staten Island, Sanibel

graciegirl

12-29-2012, 07:27 AM

We like Oakwood. Not for the interior beauty but for the nice sides (love the country cooked green beans and the sweet potatoes) and decent sweet barbecue ribs, always done to my liking.

skyguy79

12-29-2012, 08:37 AM

We like Oakwood. Not for the interior beauty but for the nice sides (love the country cooked green beans and the sweet potatoes) and decent sweet barbecue ribs, always done to my liking.Spot on, Sister! Seriously, we've had both Oakwood and Woody's, and although we liked both our leanings are toward Oakwood. Was it because Oakwood was our first here in TV when it comes to ribs? Was it because we lived up north on a street named Oakwood for 26 years? I don't know, but I appreciate that fact that some like Oakwood and some like Woody's because simply put... it's nice to have choices and if eveyone only liked one place we wouldn't have the choice. And now we're going to have yet another choice with Burke's! It's all good! :icon_hungry:

fitzgerald1950

01-02-2013, 10:34 PM

I was past there today,I think the long wait is about over. They are hiring tomorrow and Friday. About time

Bogie Shooter

01-03-2013, 09:32 AM

I predict within a week of opening, that the restaurant basher's on TOTV will have a new thread "New BBQ place is terrible" , "New BBQ place never again".

memason

01-03-2013, 09:36 AM

BarryRX

01-03-2013, 10:56 AM

JoeC1947

01-03-2013, 01:36 PM

I predict within a week of opening, that the restaurant basher's on TOTV will have a new thread "New BBQ place is terrible" , "New BBQ place never again".

Your prediction is more like a fact.

$.50 for extra BBQ sauce??

marianne237

01-03-2013, 02:00 PM

I do hope they serve collards or some kind of greens. Growing up, my dad made us kids eat them (or you couldn't leave the table) and I swore I'd never have them as an adult. Now since moving south, greens are a new favorite. I'm sure my dad is laughing at me for saying that.

LndLocked

01-04-2013, 12:31 PM

I predict within a week of opening, that the restaurant basher's on TOTV will have a new thread "New BBQ place is terrible" , "New BBQ place never again".

As a wise man once posted:

"Worse food I have ever eaten, place was filthy and the wait staff terrible ........ best food on the planet, place was spotlessly clean, the wait staff gave me a shoulder massage and carried me to the golf cart ..... everyone should just be ecstatically happy to be living in TV and never question anything.

and so goes anther addition of Restaurant Reviews on TOTV ;-) "

;)

Peachie

01-04-2013, 12:42 PM

As a wise man once posted:

"Worse food I have ever eaten, place was filthy and the wait staff terrible ........ best food on the planet, place was spotlessly clean, the wait staff gave me a shoulder massage and carried me to the golf cart ..... everyone should just be ecstatically happy to be living in TV and never question anything.

and so goes anther addition of Restaurant Reviews on TOTV ;-) "

;)

That is so funny and sooo true, LndLocked. Guess it's a good thing we all want and expect different results from restaurants or we'd all be sitting on each others laps!