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Jimmy Bear's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 1,463 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(1463) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
BBQ Catering
Jimmy Bear's BBQ
Location
St Cloud
Price
moderate
Service
BBQ Catering
Reviews
1463
Ranking
#18 in BBQ Catering
Best for
Corporate outings and catered events with entertainment

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-19.

What do customers say?

Jimmy Bear's BBQ draws crowds for catered events and comedy shows, though the dining experience has been volatile. Food quality swings wildly-reviewers praise sauces and sampler portions but report bland pulled pork, dry brisket with no smoke ring, and poorly maintained side dishes. One recent visit described filthy conditions, with sticky floors and unwashed tables. Service ranges from attentive (staff named Victoria and Vinny) to indifferent, and pricing consistently frustrates diners relative to what they receive.

Praised for
  • great-sauces
  • quality catering events
  • friendly staff
  • generous portions
  • comedy shows and entertainment
friendly-staffgenerous-portionsgreat-sauce-options
Best for: Corporate outings and catered events with entertainment

What stands out?

  • Bottle sauce retail
  • Corporate event catering
  • Comedy show entertainment venue
  • Sampler platters for groups

Worth knowing

  • Staff named Victoria and Vinny mentioned positively
  • Hosts comedy shows and live entertainment
  • Sells proprietary BBQ sauces by the bottle
  • One recent review (3 weeks old) states location is closed; one year-old review mentions location closure
  • Corporate events praised for hospitality and food volume

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.56 average across the 102 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1079
4
173
3
77
2
48
1
86

Contact

Address
4247 13th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
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Last verified 2026-08-26

From their website

Services listed
BBQBBQ cateringFood truck

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Jimmy Bear's sell BBQ sauce retail?
Yes, they sell proprietary BBQ sauces by the bottle, which reviewers consistently praised.
Does the business do catering?
Yes, their website lists BBQ catering as a service. Corporate outings and events are mentioned in reviews.
Do they have a food truck?
Yes, their website states they operate a food truck serving the St. Cloud and Central Florida area.

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Last updated 2026-08-26