Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ
$ • Barbeque, Southern
Hours:
5442 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee
(850) 629-4299
About Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
If you need a catered event, don’t hesitate to call Ralph or Kristin. They are an amazing team and the food was delicious. They took care of every detail. So impressed with WJ’s. We have always loved their BBQ, and they really impressed us and our 40 guests! Thank you Kristin and Ralph!
I’ve tried giving Willy Jewell’s BBQ in Tallahassee multiple chances, but my most recent experience was extremely disappointing. On Sunday, they close at 9 PM. I attempted to place an online carryout order, but the website kept redirecting me to confusing pages that wouldn’t actually let me complete the order.
So I drove to the restaurant, arriving more than an hour before closing, only to be told the only thing available was pulled pork because they were “out of...read full review
Meat is always flavorful and fresh, enjoy the environment and staff…! Ralph is always nice and great to work with..!
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Willie Jewell's Old School BBQ offers a variety of dishes, with the Brunswick stew and fried okra being particular highlights. The green beans and pulled pork also received praise. The brisket was criticized for being dry, but other meats like chicken were tender and juicy. The sides, including baked beans and Mac n cheese, were considered satisfactory, with the Mac and cheese being good and the cole slaw on point. The restaurant's staff are highly praised for their attentive, friendly, and hardworking service, even during busy times with to-go orders. The restaurant is noted for its cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere. Desserts like banana pudding are popular choices. Many visitors appreciate the effort of the staff and plan to return often, highlighting the quality of the food and the excellent service.
The restaurant is known for its tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, which are consistent across all locations. The smoked wings are also a popular choice, with the sauces being great complements. Customers have praised the overall quality of the meats, with the pulled pork and chicken being particularly well-received.