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BBQ restaurants in Shore Acres, Lakeland: top picks

Shore Acres residents looking for BBQ don't have to go far into Lakeland to find it. Below are the two standout spots serving the area, compared on ratings, service, and what regulars actually say. See our methodology for how these rankings are built.

Both spots sit within easy reach of Shore Acres and handle everything from a quick family dinner to larger catering orders, which matters in a neighborhood with plenty of lakeside gatherings and cookouts to cater around.

2 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›

At a glance

#BusinessScoreRatingFromBest for
1BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland North794.4 (774)moderateSauce variety, dine-in
2Jimbos Pit Bar BQ814.5 (1718)inexpensiveRibs and catering

Ranked picks

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BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland North

BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland North

score 79/100
4.4 from 774 reviewsmoderate
Sauce varietydine-infriendly staffgreat sauce options

Known for a wide sauce lineup and a clean, welcoming dining room backed by generous portions.

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Jimbos Pit Bar BQ

Jimbos Pit Bar BQ

score 81/100
4.5 from 1718 reviewsinexpensive
Ribs and cateringtender meatfall off the bonefriendly staff

Over 60 years serving Lakeland with fall-off-the-bone ribs and multiple ordering options that suit families and bulk orders.

Last updated 2026-08-26