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Meat n Fire

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 1,167 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(1167) 81 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Meat n Fire
Location
St Cloud
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ
Reviews
1167
Best for
Diners seeking sides-forward BBQ with friendly service and lunch deals.

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

What do customers say?

Quality varies visit to visit, but when it lands, the ribs and brisket draw loyal return visits. One visitor from the UK came back twice in a week. Staff greet you warmly and help with ordering. Sides like mac and cheese and banana pudding earn as much praise as the meat itself.

The kitchen struggles with consistency. Some days the brisket is tender and worth the drive; others it arrives dry or lacking smoke. Third-party delivery has brought food on passenger seats and missing sauces. Best visited in person and calling ahead to confirm hours.

Praised for
  • tender ribs and brisket
  • standout sides (mac and cheese, coleslaw appeal)
  • friendly, welcoming staff
  • good lunch specials
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Best for: Diners seeking sides-forward BBQ with friendly service and lunch deals.

What stands out?

  • Standout sides that rival the meat
  • Ribs and brisket when on point
  • Welcoming counter staff
  • Lunch specials

Worth knowing

  • Smoked brisket, St. Louis ribs, burnt ends, pulled chicken, smoked sausage listed on their website
  • Sides include mac and cheese, coleslaw, fried pickles, banana pudding
  • Counter staff identified as welcoming and menu-savvy
  • Lunch specials offered
  • One third-party delivery arrived with food on front passenger seat

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 70% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

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

Rating breakdown

5
858
4
185
3
56
2
29
1
39

Contact

Address
1925 S Narcoossee Rd, St Cloud, FL 34771
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-19

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-20:00
Tuesday
11:00-20:00
Wednesday
11:00-20:00
Thursday
11:00-20:00
Friday
11:00-20:00
Saturday
11:00-20:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Dine InTake OutCateringPulled ChickenSmoked SausageChopped PorkSmoked BrisketBurnt Ends

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

Frequently asked questions

Are they open seven days a week?
The business publishes hours for all seven days, but confirm by calling ahead; at least one visitor found them closed when Google hours said they were open.
Do they do catering?
Yes, catering is listed on their website.

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Last updated 2026-08-26