Local Directory
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Big Lee's - Serious About BBQ
OcalaFrom food truck to #1 restaurant in Ocala — pitmaster Rashad Jones (Food Network's BBQ Brawl winner) smokes brisket, burnt ends, and ribs that draw crowds all week. The portions are generous, the sauces are made from scratch, and the line moves fast.
Big Lee's BBQ
OcalaFeatured on the Food Network and praised by Guy Fieri, Big Lee's delivers pitmaster-level barbecue that has put Ocala on the national food map. The brisket is the star.
Brick City Southern Kitchen
OcalaDowntown Ocala's award-winning Southern kitchen and whiskey bar from the Mojo BBQ family. Low-and-slow smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and one of America's Top 100 Bourbon Bars with 300+ whiskeys. The pitmasters fire up at 3 AM.
BubbaQue's BBQ - Crystal River
Crystal RiverFast-casual BBQ joint serving smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and all the classic sides. The meat is smoked low and slow, and the sweet tea flows freely.
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits
The VillagesWeirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.
Deep South Family BBQ
Crystal RiverBrooksville's longest-running BBQ restaurant since 1998, known for award-winning pulled pork, beef brisket, and baby back ribs with sides like fried green tomatoes and baked beans.
Desperados Saloon
TavaresSports bar in downtown Tavares with seven pool tables, pinball, darts, and a food menu featuring smoky ribs, burgers, and BBQ pizza, plus pool and pinball leagues.
Driftwood BBQ
WillistonNo-frills barbecue joint serving slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and brisket with classic sides. A local favorite.
Florida Cracker Cook Shack - BBQ Joint
Crystal RiverSouthern soul food restaurant in downtown Brooksville smoking BBQ and hot chicken, with signature items including brisket, chipped pork, gator sausage, and Brooksvagas Hot Chicken.
Hernando Park
Crystal RiverAn amphitheater, playground, tennis courts & picnic space with BBQs are the draw at this local park.
Kings Bay Park
Crystal RiverDowntown Crystal River park and primary paddlecraft launch point on Kings Bay, featuring kayak rentals, a fishing dock, playground, picnic shelters, BBQ grills, and views of wintering manatees.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
OcalaAll-you-can-eat interactive dining where you cook your own Korean BBQ and hot pot right at the table. A fun, social experience with endless proteins, veggies, and broths — great for groups and adventurous eaters.
M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ
WildwoodA hole-in-the-wall in the best possible way. Smoked low and slow with old hickory wood, the brisket and ribs here are legit competition-quality barbecue. Limited hours mean you need to plan around their schedule, but that's what good BBQ demands.
Mojo's-Food. Music. Soul. (Ocala Location)
OcalaLive music venue and restaurant serving BBQ, burgers, and Southern comfort food with a side of blues and rock. The stage hosts local and touring acts, and the vibe is pure Ocala soul.
Oakwood Express Smokehouse
WildwoodLocal BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
TavaresLocal BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
Sauced Hogs BBQ Bar & Grill
Crystal RiverBarbecue restaurant and bar in Hernando near Crystal River serving smoked meats and classic BBQ sides. Features weekly karaoke on Thursdays, live music on weekends, and trivia nights in a casual, family-friendly setting.
Sonny's BBQ
InvernessLong-standing barbecue restaurant chain specializing in meats smoked over oak, plus sides & salads.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Crystal RiverRoadside park with the remains of a 19th-century, steam-powered sugar mill, plus a pavilion & BBQs.