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Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 367 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(367) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQCarolina-Style BBQBBQ Catering
Ellie Lou's Brews & BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
367

What recent reviews say

Ellie Lou's delivers consistent ribs and brisket that draw repeat visitors and out-of-town recommendations. The kitchen excels with tender meat, bold sauces, and family portions; staff greet diners warmly and honor veteran discounts. Occasional lapses in seasoning consistency and seasoning depth keep ratings from universal five-star status.

Sides like beans, fried green tomatoes, and okra stand out separately. Their catering family meals appeal to groups wanting low-stress feeding. Service timing varies by visit, though counter staff and dine-in attention both draw praise for attentiveness.

Praised for
  • tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • quality brisket
  • house-made sauces
  • generous portions
  • friendly staff
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Best for: Families wanting generous portions, visiting friends seeking authentic BBQ, groups planning catering.

Strengths

  • Tender fall-off-the-bone ribs and brisket
  • House-made sauces
  • Generous family portions and catering
  • Friendly staff

Worth knowing

  • Staff honor veteran discounts (10% noted)
  • Family meal portions large enough for two days of leftovers
  • Sides notably praised: beans, fried green tomatoes, okra
  • Previously operated Clermont location (now closed)
  • Huckleberry mousse biscuit dessert offered at $4

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 67
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
283
4
32
3
25
2
13
1
14

Contact

Address
153 Sugar Belle Dr Ste M, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Open in Google Maps

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
11:00-21:00
Saturday
11:00-21:00
Sunday
11:00-21:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Authentic BBQ smoked low and slowCraft brewsHouse-made saucesFamily mealsCatering

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

Common questions

Do you offer veteran discounts?
Yes. Staff ask about eligibility and have honored 10% veteran discounts.
Are portions large enough for leftovers?
Family meals are; reviewers report the 'Qfor2' provides plenty for the next day.
What sides are most popular?
Beans, fried green tomatoes, and okra are specifically praised. Fries are fresh and hot.

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Last updated 2026-08-26