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Bar-B-Q Boyz

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 336 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(336) 82 composite score See reviews on Google moderate
Carolina-Style BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandRib House / Ribs SpecialistTexas-Style BBQ
Bar-B-Q Boyz
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
336

What recent reviews say

Bar-B-Q Boyz delivers reliably excellent ribs with tender meat and bold flavor that draw repeat visitors from across the region. Sides like mac and cheese and baked beans are standouts, though inconsistency between orders and occasional preparation lapses on chicken and brisket have disappointed some customers.

Praised for
  • tender ribs
  • flavorful seasoning
  • generous portions
  • consistent quality
  • excellent sides
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Best for: BBQ lovers seeking tender ribs and willing to visit for the specialty, despite some location hesitation.

Strengths

  • fall-off-the-bone ribs with strong rub
  • generous plate portions
  • loyal repeat customer base
  • fair pricing

Worth knowing

  • Ribs frequently sell out by late service
  • Portions priced at $20 for two servings
  • Mac and cheese and baked beans highlighted as signature sides
  • Rub quality praised as superior to competitors
  • Second-time poor orders reported by some customers

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 62 carolina-style bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 52% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
291
4
21
3
9
2
3
1
12

Contact

Address
6801 Forest City Rd, Orlando, FL 32810

Last verified 2026-08-19

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00-21:00
Thursday
12:00-21:00
Friday
12:00-21:00
Saturday
12:00-21:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Common questions

How much does a plate cost?
$20 for meat and two sides; customers report fair value for portions.
What should I order?
Ribs and mac and cheese are standout favorites. Chicken and brisket vary in quality between orders.

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Last updated 2026-08-19