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Crave BBQ at Hall’s on 5th

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 407 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(407) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
BBQ BuffetCarolina-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
Crave BBQ at Hall’s on 5th
Price
moderate
Services
BBQ Buffet, Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
407

What recent reviews say

Crave BBQ earns consistent praise for slow-smoked brisket and pulled pork that arrive hot and tender, backed by multiple house-made sauce options and creamy sides like mac and cheese. Staff members Chef Robert and Grayson stand out for their attentiveness, though delivery orders show accuracy gaps and the venue's food court location can confuse first-time visitors.

Praised for
  • tender, juicy meat
  • excellent sauces
  • generous portions
  • friendly staff
  • fresh sides
tender-meatsmoky-flavorgenerous-portionsgreat-sauce-optionsfriendly-staffgood-sidesclean-dining-area
Best for: BBQ fans willing to dine in a food court who value meat quality and sauce variety.

Strengths

  • slow-smoked in-house pit
  • multiple custom sauces (vinegar, bourbon, sweet)
  • named staff known for attentiveness
  • catering offered

Worth knowing

  • Pit smoked on property
  • Chef Robert and Grayson named for service quality
  • Sliders available for sampling different meats
  • Venue is inside Hall's on 5th food court, not a standalone restaurant

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.52 average across the 72 bbq buffet businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 55% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
366
4
15
3
8
2
2
1
16

Contact

Address
15 E 5th St, Apopka, FL 32703

Last verified 2026-08-19

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.

Common questions

Where is Crave BBQ located?
Inside Hall's on 5th, a food court on 5th Street in Apopka. First-time visitors should note it's not a standalone restaurant.
Can I order delivery?
Yes, through Uber Eats, but recent delivery orders have shown missing items and inaccurate descriptions. In-person ordering is more reliable.
Do you offer catering?
Yes; the business website lists catering services available for Apopka.

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Last updated 2026-08-19