Best ribs in town.

[benj]

Hey guys my lady and I had the best ribs today since we got to TV. New place in Wildwood on 301 by the north flyover.T Westons Smokehouse. Great food, we had ribs and tri-tip roast, service was great and food was fast, real smoke taste.Tried the wings too-so good. The best part was that the place was sparkling clean. I flagged the owner down to compliment him on how clean the john was. Not something we see often. We're going back for the prime rib soon.
Way better than the other "new" BBQ"S IMHO.
Benj.

[jblum315]

Really? I went to Weston's about a month ago and my dinner was miserable, almost inedible.

[justjim]

Oakwood last night---full slab baby backs fell off the bone and right into my mouth and only 12.95! We are always up for a new rib place but haven't found one that beats Oakwood.

[SoccerCoach]

I would vote Oakwood and Westons as the best in the area for BBQ. Cleanliness, speed, food quality, taste, and attention to clients at the top. That's only my opinion!

[wendyquat]

Really? I went to Weston's about a month ago and my dinner was miserable, almost inedible.

I agree jblum! We think Texas Stockyards can't be beat!

[JP]

I agree jblum! We think Texas Stockyards can't be beat!

I agree. It's really good. I especially like the sides namely the sweet corn, the twice baked potato casserole and green beans. Yum.:mmmm:

[Bill32]

We go to Texas, Burkes and Oakwood and feel each is somewhat unique and and like the variety+

[gocubsgo]

Really? I went to Weston's about a month ago and my dinner was miserable, almost inedible.

I agree! I heard they were getting ready to fold. We had a pulled pork sandwich there a week ago that was horrible. Soggy bread and so much fat, it was gross.

[RiteLucky]

If you get over toward Umatilla or Eustis, try Umatilla Inn restaurant and bar on 19, just past the 450 turn. He smokes his own ribs and has a full rack for $13.99 or 1/2 rack for $8.99. I think they are better than Texas Stockyards and was told they're better than Oakwood, which I haven't tried!

[eweissenbach]

Oakwood last night---full slab baby backs fell off the bone and right into my mouth and only 12.95! We are always up for a new rib place but haven't found one that beats Oakwood.

I'm with you there Jim!

[jblum315]

The best of all is SugarBoo's in Mt. Dora. Google it, they have a web site. If you eat their ribs you'll be spoiled for anywhere else

[marianne237]

We personally don't care for "dry rubs" which is what we encountered at Westons. So, we have a tendency to stay with Oakwood or Woody's. We did try a place in Eustis which is north of town on rte 19...looked like a biker bar, but the ribs were good.

[Indydealmaker]

We personally don't care for "dry rubs" which is what we encountered at Westons. So, we have a tendency to stay with Oakwood or Woody's. We did try a place in Eustis which is north of town on rte 19...looked like a biker bar, but the ribs were good.

Did you know Woody's is closed? We're going to miss them.

[rockyisle]

We went back to Burke's BBQ last night - Again, another great meal. I love ribs of any kind - but I do love the dry rub, true smoke of these real ribs. Went for different sides - sweet potato casserole (major yum) and cole slaw - delicious. They had biscuits or texas toast last night - biscuit was great, really love their corn bread.
Had a chance to talk with the owner and he said business has been picking up - so thanks to all of you who frequent this home-grown business. If we want variety, we have to support these local business owners or we'll have to settle for the chains on 466.
This is an oober clean restaurant.. Restrooms were sparkling too. If you are not a rib fan, their smoked chicken is fabulous too. Haven't had their pulled pork, but it looked fabulous. Let's keep these places busy and successful.

[LndLocked]

We personally don't care for "dry rubs" which is what we encountered at Westons. So, we have a tendency to stay with Oakwood or Woody's. We did try a place in Eustis which is north of town on rte 19...looked like a biker bar, but the ribs were good.

That is prob DAM SMOKER BBQ (http://www.damsmokerbbq.com/) ..... good Q!

A little further north on 19 past Umatilla you will find Old Crow BBQ. Been there forever and very good Q! But be aware that they are only open Wednesday - Saturday.


Sugar Boo in Mt Dora is very good.

[DougB]

OK, so no one likes Sonny's. I get it. But, c'mon, y'all gotta admit Larry is the best host of any in The Villages.

[jblum315]

OK, so no one likes Sonny's. I get it. But, c'mon, y'all gotta admit Larry is the best host of any in The Villages.

It's a chain, it's a chain, it's a chain

[eweissenbach]

OK, so no one likes Sonny's. I get it. But, c'mon, y'all gotta admit Larry is the best host of any in The Villages.

I like Sonny's and Larry is a hoot.

[graciegirl]

Oakwood, although it is off campus.

[zcaveman]

It's a chain, it's a chain, it's a chain

Nothing wrong with chains. I happen to like Sonny's.

Z

[birdawg]

Texas stockyard on 441, almost as good as Elm street BBQ in Newark NJ

[rdhdleo]

We just tried Burkes BBQ today, I had the Spare Rib Platter with scalloped potato and corn and the corn bread for $10 hubby had the 2 meat pulled pork and sausage , baked beans and texas toast and okra. The Ribs were fall off the bone awesome and very meaty, corn ok, scalloped potatoes ok, corn bread very yummy. Hubbys pork delicious and huge amount, sausage excellent, baked beans best ever . We will be back. Very clean and friendly. Net time wan to try their homemade from scratch cake it looked delicious! I ope they do good. We have been to Texas Stockyard twice and were not impressed at all, it was ok at best for the price. Like Oakwood a lot but usually so crowded. Haven't tried Westons but seems like more bad than good reviews.

[beachx4me]

Tried Texas Stockyard this evening and the food was very good. Had the pulled pork platter and had enough to bring home some. The sauce is a little different than what I am used to (but it was good). Being from VA, I am used to the Carolina style, vinegar based sauce. Maybe I will sneak in a little of my own sauce next time!!! Will definitely go back.

[leftyf]

We are Oakwood fans too. Best ribs in the area.

[Snookie]

Oakwood is the best I have never anything good about Burke's, I don't like sitting outside with bugs and eating offof paper plates for the same price I can go to Oakwood and get the best in town. [I][U]Weston"s is the lousiest service and food I have ever had. Never again.

[jblum315]

Good thing somebody likes Weston's I guess. Worst meal I've had since I've been here

[graciegirl]

Oakwood! Not purty, but GOOD. Yum.

[Indydealmaker]

When it comes to BBQ, I support mom n pop shops. I have never had a bad meal at Burke's. Robin and I have eaten there at least a dozen times. They even have a good cheeseburger with meat that was smoked before it was grilled as a burger.

As far as eating outside goes, most people that come to Florida will go out of their way to find a restaurant with outdoor seating. Hey! Its Florida. And Burke's is loaded with outdoor seating. Unpretentious and homey. You might even get to be entertained by their little grandson.

As always dining choices are highly personal, almost like religion, but I vote for the mom n pops of this world!

[graciegirl]

When it comes to BBQ, I support mom n pop shops. I have never had a bad meal at Burke's. Robin and I have eaten there at least a dozen times. They even have a good cheeseburger with meat that was smoked before it was grilled as a burger.

As far as eating outside goes, most people that come to Florida will go out of their way to find a restaurant with outdoor seating. Hey! Its Florida. And Burke's is loaded with outdoor seating. Unpretentious and homey. You might even get to be entertained by their little grandson.

As always dining choices are highly personal, almost like religion, but I vote for the mom n pops of this world!


Hey. Without mom and pops we wouldn't be here.

Sorry Steve. I had too.

[red tail]

Good thing somebody likes Weston's I guess. Worst meal I've had since I've been here

it must have been terrible. you've posted it twice!

[Jwatk]

Will have to try texas Smokehouse. Tried Weston,s last week and it was delicious, especially the brisket. Friend had the prime rib and said it was ok.oakwood is always delish, even the cheeseburger!

[jblum315]

Sorry about that, but yep, it was beyond terrible. Terrible times two.

[redwitch]

I'm a rib fiend. Love 'em -- beef or pork. I'm not a fan of the East Coast sweet sauce -- I want some bite to my sauce. That being said, went to Weston's once -- never again. Food was really bad. Ribs were all fat, no meat; sauce was sweet enough to use in sweet tea; service was okay. Love Burke's and eat there every chance I get (their chicken was okay the one time I had it but the ribs have been yummy each and every time). Haven't been to Texas Smokehouse in awhile. I need to go back. Cody's ribs aren't too bad. Sonny's is off my list. Dying to try Sugar Boo's -- have heard great things about it from a few people. Adding the Eustis/Umatilla joints to my list to check out.

[kittygilchrist]

I opened this post just to see what you had to say, RW, thinking, "I'll bet she knows ribs"...I'm gonna be licking my fingers at Burke's.

[skyguy79]

I hate to make a negative post about a restaurant and don't do it very often, but I have to agree with those who indicate that Weston's ribs were let's say... less than desirable. A few days ago we got food delivered off of their to-go menu and I've never had ribs as tough as what I got. I had a half rack of the St. Lewis Ribs and without exaggeration too much, I felt like I was chewing on beef jerky or dry leather. This was our first experience with Weston and unfortunately it will most likely be our last.

On the other hand and to have something nice to say about Weston, I really liked the macaroni & cheese side I got. Also, my wife had the Santa Maria Black Tip Sandwich. She said it wasn't bad but not really all that good either. Perhaps we should stick with Oakwood since we've never had a negative experience in the several times we've had their food.

[jblum315]

We can go back and forth about ribs forever, but I still say you haven't had the best until you've tried Sugar Boo's in Mt. Dora

[Neal2tire]

Oakwood hands down

[casita37]

Tried Texas Stockyard this evening and the food was very good. Had the pulled pork platter and had enough to bring home some. The sauce is a little different than what I am used to (but it was good). Being from VA, I am used to the Carolina style, vinegar based sauce. Maybe I will sneak in a little of my own sauce next time!!! Will definitely go back.

If you happen to run across a real NC barbeque place, please share!!! I had a telemarketer recommend a place in Ocala...not sure how we got on the subject...LOL, but it's True Grits, just off 441, on the north side of Ocala. Well, this lady had spent time in my hometown, so I was sooooo excited, thinking she might actually KNOW what NC bbq is really like. She didn't!! There was just a hint of the taste I was looking for, but other than that, just another pulled pork, loaded with sauce, and the slaw actually had radishes in it.

My favorite bbq, so far....and I don't eat it often...is the little take out place between Belleview and Ocala. Sorry I don't recall the name, but hoping someone else can add it. They have a sign out front for a $5.00 bbq sandwhich. The pulled pork is good, haven't tried the ribs, and the potato salad is outstanding.

[kittygilchrist]

Hey, what is NC BBQ really like? I can't imagine going to NC and asking around for Florida BBQ, so it must be special!

[Russ_Boston]

It's a chain, it's a chain, it's a chain

And so is Oakwood but they are the best for me so far.

Chain restaurants get a bad rap but when you think about it why are they chains? Because people go there so they open more!

But I'll try SugarBoos on your recommendation.

Has anyone tried the We Be Smokin food truck that parks on 301 and 42?

[robertwbusby]

I hate to make a negative post about a restaurant and don't do it very often, but I have to agree with those who indicate that Weston's ribs were let's say... less than desirable. A few days ago we got food delivered off of their to-go menu and I've never had ribs as tough as what I got. I had a half rack of the St. Lewis Ribs and without exaggeration too much, I felt like I was chewing on beef jerky or dry leather. This was our first experience with Weston and unfortunately it will most likely be our last.

On the other hand and to have something nice to say about Weston, I really liked the macaroni & cheese side I got. Also, my wife had the Santa Maria Black Tip Sandwich. She said it wasn't bad but not really all that good either. Perhaps we should stick with Oakwood since we've never had a negative experience in the several times we've had their food.
My food at TWeston's has always been good and prised just right.

[robertwbusby]

We just tried Burkes BBQ today, I had the Spare Rib Platter with scalloped potato and corn and the corn bread for $10 hubby had the 2 meat pulled pork and sausage , baked beans and texas toast and okra. The Ribs were fall off the bone awesome and very meaty, corn ok, scalloped potatoes ok, corn bread very yummy. Hubbys pork delicious and huge amount, sausage excellent, baked beans best ever . We will be back. Very clean and friendly. Net time wan to try their homemade from scratch cake it looked delicious! I ope they do good. We have been to Texas Stockyard twice and were not impressed at all, it was ok at best for the price. Like Oakwood a lot but usually so crowded. Haven't tried Westons but seems like more bad than good reviews.
We all have different taste so reading reviews is good but go try the food at TWeston's before you write them off your list.

[robertwbusby]

Good thing somebody likes Weston's I guess. Worst meal I've had since I've been here
The food served to me at TWestons and in take out orders has always been very good.

[robertwbusby]

Oakwood is the best I have never anything good about Burke's, I don't like sitting outside with bugs and eating offof paper plates for the same price I can go to Oakwood and get the best in town. [I][U]Weston"s is the lousiest service and food I have ever had. Never again.
Am thinking someone had a bad day and is taking it out on TWestons. My food, service, and dealings with the waiters and owners has always been good.

[robertwbusby]

Will have to try texas Smokehouse. Tried Weston,s last week and it was delicious, especially the brisket. Friend had the prime rib and said it was ok.oakwood is always delish, even the cheeseburger!
As mentioned we all like our food different ways. love TWestons food and service but Oakwood's food and service are just ok for me

[robertwbusby]

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Hey. Without mom and pops we wouldn't be here.

Sorry Steve. I had too.
I agree about trying the non chain food places. tried Burks but did not like the look of the interior and the food was not that tastey. Of all the BBQ and Smokehouse food places in the area I like TWestons the best.

[robertwbusby]

Sorry about that, but yep, it was beyond terrible. Terrible times two.
Suggest you try any place more than once to give them a chance, anyone can have a bad day - that said, have always had great food and service at TWestonsand I go there severalntimes a week at different times of the day

[Bogie Shooter]

I think robertwbusby likes T Weston's!

[BarryRX]

The guy has 28 posts and 19 are about this place.......I don't believe it!

[Hawss]

+1 for Oakwood! Great ribs and really nice folks..

[eweissenbach]

+1 for Oakwood! Great ribs and really nice folks..

What he said ^^^

[Skip2MySue]

The guy has 28 posts and 19 are about this place.......I don't believe it!

Quick Barry, send him out to Rae Rae's and give him more good stuff to write about :a040:
Skip 2

[BarryRX]

Quick Barry, send him out to Rae Rae's and give him more good stuff to write about :a040:
Skip 2

Now you did it...guess where I'm going for breakfast tomorrow. Hope you're feeling ok Skip and that your holidays were great! How did the shuffleboard team do? Better pm the answers so we don't get yelled at for hijacking a thread.

[almark45]

I vote for Oakwoods. I took my son there for his birthday and the ribs were great!!

[marywil]

I had the prime rib sandwich at Weston's and it was great - a large piece of meat and perfectly cooked.

[MicheleE]

The food especially the ribs at Oakwood is great and VERY consistant. I've eaten at Westons and Burkes and put them in the "I wouldn't go back category"

[jblum315]

Oakwood is the best I have never anything good about Burke's, I don't like sitting outside with bugs and eating offof paper plates for the same price I can go to Oakwood and get the best in town. [I][U]Weston"s is the lousiest service and food I have ever had. Never again.

Burke's has all inside seating now.

[Bonanza]

Oakwood last night---full slab baby backs fell off the bone and right into my mouth and only 12.95! We are always up for a new rib place but haven't found one that beats Oakwood.

The $12.99 price at Oakwood is a special for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (maybe Wednesday, but not sure about that).
Other days it's full price.

[robertwbusby]

I agree! I heard they were getting ready to fold. We had a pulled pork sandwich there a week ago that was horrible. Soggy bread and so much fat, it was gross.

When I read this entry on TWeston's it was obvious there is a problem with some of the statements being made in regards to TWeston's. As I have said numerous times, hope the folks who comment good or bad tell TWeston's what they think to their face and not slink about on the net saying how bad their food is. That said, I like reading all comments on food places, the good and the bad, but at least explain statements like "They Are Going To Fold", last I heard they were doing fine, just passed a year in business. Sorry some folks do not enjoy the food at TWeston's, but why keep bashing them, try them again or just do not go back, one comment per visit would be great. Obviously I enjoy TWeston's and no I am not a part of the management, just like to eat there for a change.

[skyguy79]

Boy did I ever get a surprise today. We had coupons that included a discount on Mario's newly added Full Slab Rib Dinner and we ordered it for my wife and I to split. Wow, if I said I've had better I'd be lying. It was at least as good as the best we've had if not the best and a far cry from the worse we ever got from TWestons.

Sorry to those who like TWestons, but I can't sugar coat how I feel about what I got for ribs, It was dried out and real hard to bite into. But as I did previously state I hope what I got from TWestons was the exception and not the rule!

I have no reservations in recommending anyone try the ribs we got today. Again we got them from Mangia Bené @ Mario's. (formerly Snappy Tomato Pizza) They have dine in, pickup and they deliver too. Their phone is 750-3330 and they're at La Plaza Grande @ Spanish Springs. If you do try them, please let us know how you honestly like them - no sugar coating please!

BTW, I have no affiliation with Mario's nor do I even know anyone there!

[dbussone]

+1 for Oakwood! Great ribs and really nice folks..


Agree 200%

[Golfingnut]

Too get the best ribs in town, my wife and I have to go out twice. She likes dry rub in all BBQ'd meat. I prefer no rub, still juicy with lots of sauce.

[jet10s]

I have to warn everyone off of Weston's -- ate dinner last week and the food was almost entirely fat -- not edible

[zcaveman]

I picked up two packs of baby back ribs at Publix in Mulberry yesterday. Very meaty!!!

Z

[Bonanza]

It's a chain, it's a chain, it's a chain

I kinda know what you mean,
but have to say that just because a restaurant is a chain,
does not mean it isn't good.

I'll cite Cheesecake Factory, Ruth's Chris, Morton's Steak House,
The Elephant Bar, R. J. Gator's and even Chick-Fil-A
as examples of pretty good to excellent restaurants.

The only thing wrong with a chain is in the mind of the beholder.
As I said . . .
Just because it's a chain doesn't mean it isn't good.

[rn1tv]

I agree with zcaveman, the best ribs are prepared at home. To casita 37, I buy John Boy and Billy's BBQ sauce in Publix (used to have to order it on line) and it is a vinegar based NC BBQ sauce. If you cook ribs at home, give it a try...don't think you will be disappointed!

[Shirleevee]

Agree 200%

Oakwood 1000%:mademyday: