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Boomerang BBQ & Bistro

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 209 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(209) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Carolina-Style BBQ
Boomerang BBQ & Bistro
Location
Orlando
Price
inexpensive
Service
Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
209
Best for
Visitors and locals hunting smoked ribs after other spots close, plus takeout diners who value portion size.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26).

What do customers say?

Boomerang BBQ delivers heaping plates of tender, smoky ribs and sides that keep regulars coming back. A late-night take-out spot in Orlando, it's praised for generous portions and personal service, though some reviewers report occasional batches of undercooked meat and bland vegetables, and parking is tight.

Praised for
  • generous portions
  • juicy, flavorful ribs
  • friendly staff
  • consistent quality
  • excellent sauce
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Best for: Visitors and locals hunting smoked ribs after other spots close, plus takeout diners who value portion size.

What stands out?

  • heaping portions
  • smoked meat cooked on-site visible to customers
  • open late when competitors close
  • strong sauce with distinct flavor profile

Worth knowing

  • Day-day (or 'day-day') was a named staff member known for cooking quality, whose absence is noted in a review as a point when consistency dropped
  • customers can see the pit workers and flames during the cooking process
  • no air conditioning in the ordering area; take-out only, no dine-in
  • late-night hours appeal to guests when other places sell out

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.51 average across the 69 carolina-style bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 42% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

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

Rating breakdown

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178
4
18
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4
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4
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5

Contact

Address
4081 Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32811

Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
12:00-22:00
Friday
12:00-00:00
Saturday
12:00-00:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dining room, or is it take-out only?
Take-out only. No dine-in seating.
What hours are they open?
Google listing shows 7 days of hours published; one older review suggests Thursday-Saturday, though this may have changed.
How big are the portions?
Portions are heavily praised. Regular customers report rib dinners easily serving two people with leftovers.

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Last updated 2026-08-26