Barbeque Restaurants near South Bradenton

“KEN'S BBQ: I have eaten a lot of bar-b-que over the years and I guess I'm lucky because I don't think I've ever had any "bad" bar-b-que! But Ken's is #1 on my list. There are things that make certain BBQ restaurants stand out for me, for instance: Restaurants that have personable and efficient staff; Employees that actually remember you and bother to know your name; Recipes that make for that consistent taste and flavor that keep you coming back for more. But most of all, I love that you see the owner and their family on the floor, with rolled up sleeves serving, busing tables, cashiering and working along side their employees to accomplish the job at hand. It speaks volumes about the values and commitment of the owners. Also, ALL THE FOOD IS ALWAYS DELICIOUS! Dine in or take out! Maybe I'm biased because I have lived in Lake City my whole life and I can't even remember Lake City without Ken's BBQ.....In fact, I don't want a Lake City without Ken's BBQ!! One more thing: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!“

“Truly divine, I am Venezuelan and I came from Arkansas, they recommended this place to me and they were not wrong!!! The service, the food, the atmosphere all super delicious!! I recommend it 100%, I came with some Cuban friends and they were “

“Best restaurant in Bradenton. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, great staff. All the little details are beautiful. The only thing is the sauce bar needs restocked more often and a better selection of appetizers on it.Parking: There is plenty of great parking in the back“

“Very very very good sandwiches! We had a Korean BBQ beef sandwich, a beef brisket burger and what felt like half a ton of sensational fries. Drinks are “refill”. The staff was very friendly and we received our food quickly. The places outside are also quite nice.“

“Great food. The meat fresh cooked perfect. The mac n cheese is the best. Great local business to support. Carry out or find them at the market at phillipe mansion . They catered my wedding and Christmas party. The secret homemade sauce is also available reasonable priced.“

“If you have a chance to stop by this place, DO IT!!! I drive by here every day and oh my goodness, it tastes as good as it smells!! Nothing like that smoked meat aroma. We got the pulled pork and Jamaican jerk chicken meals. There was so much food, 2 meals fed 4 people, and their house sauce was sooo delicious. I would go back just to get more of their sauce lol. Looking forward to going back and trying more menu items.“

“We had never been before. Once the waitress heard that she asked if we would like the welcome package?Of course I said. She came back to the table with 6 sides & every one was delicious. We have never experienced anything so generous from a BBQOr any other restaurant like that.We can't wait to get our friends and go back.“

“The food was great but the customer service better!! The staff went out of their way to explain the menu and answer our questions. Several times while we ate, different members of the staff came by and gave us samples from the menu and asked about our experience in a very friendly customer first manner. Very refreshing to see an entire staff with the same outstanding customer oriented attitude! In the same mission! It made dining a real pleasure! This is our new 'go to' place.“

“Remarkable meal from a BBQ food truck. I've had a lot of smoked meats and this is up there with the best. Don't waste your time anywhere else, come here first and you won't be disappointed. The brisket was tender, juicy and very flavorful. They were sold out of BBQ ribs so they must be good as well.“

“The bq was so good— brisket, quarter chicken, ribs, and pulled pork was all perfect! The sides that were available complemented the barbecue. Definitely someplace we will come back to. Service was very attentive and friendly:) thank you!!“

“We had Hickory Hollow cater our wedding and to say everything was perfect would be an absolute understatement! From the amazing food to the super helpful staff. And I can’t emphasize enough how amazing Angella was throughout the entire process!!! Also a special thank you to Jarrett and Lisa! Everyone went above and beyond for us every second of the night. We couldn’t have asked for a better caterer for our wedding and we highly recommend Hickory Hollow to everyone! If you haven’t had their food yet you’re missing out! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!“