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Crave BBQ at Hall’s on 5th

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 408 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(408) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Crave BBQ at Hall’s on 5th
Location
Apopka
Price
moderate
Service
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
408
Best for
BBQ lovers willing to visit a food court for hot, fresh smoked meats and generous sides

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-18.

What do customers say?

Crave BBQ stands out for its smoked brisket and ribs, prepared fresh with multiple sauce options that reviewers consistently praise. The owner Chef Robert and staff members like Grayson are known for personal attention and helpfulness. Sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread regularly earn mention for quality and portion size. Most visits result in strong satisfaction; concerns center on third-party delivery accuracy and unclear online menu listings.

Speed varies depending on supply, and the location inside a food court can confuse first-time visitors. On-site dining tends to deliver hot food and attentive service, while delivery orders have arrived incomplete or with ingredients past their prime.

Praised for
  • tender, juicy ribs and brisket
  • excellent sauce variety and flavor
  • generous portions
  • friendly owner and staff interaction
  • quality sides and fresh preparation
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Best for: BBQ lovers willing to visit a food court for hot, fresh smoked meats and generous sides

What stands out?

  • Owner-operator Chef Robert and engaged staff
  • on-site smoking pit
  • multiple sauce options with distinct flavor profiles
  • custom sandwich preparation (point vs. flat)

Worth knowing

  • Chef Robert and staff member Grayson named for attentiveness
  • on-site smoking pit visible to customers
  • custom brisket orders honored (point vs. flat side)
  • operates on supply-available basis (closes when stock runs out)
  • operates inside Hall's on 5th food court, not standalone storefront

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 49% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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367
4
15
3
8
2
2
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16

Contact

Address
15 E 5th St, Apopka, FL 32703

Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-21:30
Tuesday
11:00-21:30
Wednesday
11:00-21:30
Thursday
11:00-21:30
Friday
11:00-21:30
Saturday
11:00-21:30
Sunday
11:00-17:30

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
slow-smoked brisketribspulled porksmoked chickenmac & cheesebaked beanscoleslawbread pudding

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Crave BBQ a standalone restaurant or in a food court?
It operates inside Hall's on 5th, a food court in Apopka. You can dine in or order to go.
What if I want more of the fatty side of the brisket?
Staff honor custom requests; ask for your brisket from the point (fatty side) when ordering.
Does delivery work well here?
Direct orders at the location tend to arrive hot and complete. Third-party delivery has had accuracy issues in some cases; ordering in person is recommended.

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Last updated 2026-08-26