Burke's. BBQ next week (NOW OPEN)
 

Wow...my wife and I were fortunate enough to have an opportunity to taste a sampling of the menu items at the Soon to open BBQ on 466a just east of the Shell station at Colony.

Boy it it country with a capital C.... True country Home made side dishes complement fabulous Beef, pork and chicken entrees fresh from their smokehouse and open pit....they are going to open next week sometime and from what I understand, since it takes hours to prepare the meats, it going to be first come first serve. So when they run out of an item for the day, you'll have to wait til the next day for a fresh batch...go early!

Really rustic...this is not fine dining...all meals are served on a butcher paper covered tray self serve....mostly covered outdoor seating with a few seats indoors....

The side dishes are truly unique and delicious ... They will also sell vintage soda pops, candies and Home made fresh Kettle Korn to take home...

You've got to try this place out ... No golf cart path is the only downside that we could see...

Wow, it's about time! I go by there almost every day and it seems like we've been waiting forever.
Do you know what their hours are going to be?

Is the BBQ vinegar or tomato based sauce? Stopped there yesterday to see if they had a menu and they did not - were training.

We go by there often taking the "shortcut" to Target etc. on 441. I can visualize cars all up and down 466A when they open!

Sounds perfect for a drive by pickup and go, straight home for outdoor dining on the lanai

Passed by there at 6pm tonight and the parking lot was filled. Soft opening, maybe?

Hang on, the bad reviews will be coming.

I had a conversation with Tim Burke last week about scheduling a "grand opening" celebration with music and entertainment when he is ready to open.. He is a very smart young man and informed me that he wanted to get all his ducks in a row with a "soft opening" before he had any kind of grand opening celebration. I offered him the opportunity of suggesting an entertainer for his opening and also that I would post information on facebook and TOTV to add to his publicity plans. He was very interested but really wanted to make sure his staff and menu was ready before he did this. I was quite impressed with his business savy and he suggested that he would get back to me when he is ready. I think he really will. I'm looking forward to this restaurant opening and think it could add a lot of opportunity to our southern resident of the villages. We definitely need a new restaurant on 466A.

Bogie...I'm not sure what you mean about the bad reviews coming.

Just be patient. There are always folks that are not satisfied regardless and they will come on here and let you know. Its usually 60-40....60 % think the restaurant is good and 40% who will find fault.
Do a search on any restaurant in TV and you will see what I mean.

Burke's BBQ is now open
 

This post was on the Burke's Facebook page about 11pm tonight:

Burke's Barbeque
39 minutes ago
We are open Y'all, Come see us when you can. Thanks to a fine staff and patient and understanding customers like you, we are off to a great start. Thanks to all for your encourgement and support. Thanks to my amazing Dad for seeing this all the way through, And to Norma Burke You are amazing, and I love you.

Great! Finally!!! :D Thanks for posting this.

We plan to give them a try when we're down there next time.

Bill :)

We drove by there yesterday about 430 PM and there didn't appear to be any activity. We were wondering if and when they are going to open. Apparently, they are already open. May have to give them a try tonight. Anyone have any ideas what their hours are?

Couldn't find their hours noted anywhere.............so I gave them a ring. (352) 787-4227

Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday closed

They're going to see how the "staying open til 9:30" on Sat. and Sun. goes. The young lady on the phone said they're going to try it to see how it works out. Might wind up being just til 8:30.

Bill :wave:

If the food is good, they should do well with that location. Congrats on your new restaurant.