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BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland North

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 774 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(774) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ CateringBBQ Buffet
BubbaQue's BBQ - Lakeland North
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, Rib House / Ribs Specialist
Reviews
774

What recent reviews say

Most visits land well: diners praise the sauces, clean space, and warm service. Portions satisfy many. A real pattern emerges on the downside, though. Some meats arrive dry, especially chicken. To-go orders sometimes skip sauce packets entirely, and add-on fees for basics (paper plates at $1 each) have burned customers. Price-to-portion ratio divides opinion.

Praised for
  • friendly staff
  • quality sauces
  • generous portions
  • clean dining area
friendly-staffgreat-sauce-optionsclean-dining-areagenerous-portions
Best for: Families seeking buffet dining and catering for events across Lakeland.

Strengths

  • variety of sauces
  • clean restaurant
  • attentive counter staff
  • catering packages available

Worth knowing

  • Danya noted for exceptional customer service (umbrella offered, escorted elderly customer)
  • Paper plates charged at $1 each on large family meal orders
  • Pick Three plate option available
  • Family meals include 12-pack option at $199 ($398 for two); typically includes 2 pans each of chicken, ribs, brisket
  • Baked beans feature shredded pork inside

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 63% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
503
4
158
3
42
2
26
1
45

Contact

Address
5100 US Hwy 98 N #18, Lakeland, FL 33809
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-21:00
Tuesday
11:00-21:00
Wednesday
11:00-21:00
Thursday
11:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-22:00
Saturday
11:00-22:00
Sunday
11:00-21:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Texas BrisketPulled PorkSt. Louis RibsMeaty Back RibsBBQ ChickenSmoked TurkeyBubba WingsFried Chicken Tenders

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

Do you provide sauce on to-go orders?
Sauce availability on to-go orders varies; it is worth confirming at pickup or requesting sauce packets separately to avoid missing them.
What comes in the 12-pack family meal?
Their website lists the 12-pack at $199 and includes items like 2 pans of chicken, 2 pans of ribs, and 2 pans of brisket; ask about side dishes and paper plates when ordering.
Is the restaurant clean and air-conditioned?
The space is regularly described as clean and well-kept; air conditioning is strong, so dress accordingly on hot days.

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Last updated 2026-08-26