Orlando may be better known for citrus, Mickey Mouse and tourists, but barbecue aficionados can still find their fair share of great barbecue in the “City Beautiful”.
Whether you prefer pulled pork, dry rubbed beef ribs or fall off the bone tender ribs and beef brisket, Orlando gives St. Louis and Memphis a run for their money when it comes to barbecue restaurants.
4Rivers Smokehouse
400 S Orange AveOrlando FL 32801
With a claim to bring the BEST de-regionalized barbecue in Orlando and the lines to back it up, this smoke house is serving up some of the finest barbecue. The menu includes ribs, smoked chicken, sausage, brisket, tri-tip, turkey, pulled pork and other barbecue classics. But in typical Orlando fashion, they also serve some incredible and creative other options including many farm to table selections.
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
This popular Orlando barbecue adds an ‘International twist” (Latin, Caribbean, Asian) to barbecue! Pork is the specialty of the house and the menu includes “traditional” barbecue ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and brisket. The sides are delicious with items like plantains, apple and fennel slaw and Cuban banana pudding.
Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que
Kirkman Shoppes, 5818 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
It isn’t fancy, but then again neither is eating fall off the bone ribs with sauce so delicious you won’t want to miss a single taste. The menu serves traditional barbecue like ribs, brisket, chicken and sausage.
Try out these great barbecue restaurants all located not far from your luxury apartment in Orlando.
