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Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 1,720 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1720) 84 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering, Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
1720

What recent reviews say

Oakwood earns consistent praise for baby back ribs that are tender and juicy with smoky, complex sauces. Service is prompt and attentive, portions are large, and prices feel reasonable for the value. A small number of visits reveal inconsistent side dishes and occasional meat dryness, though the ribs remain the standout draw.

Praised for
  • tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • smoky flavor and quality sauce
  • generous portions
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • fair pricing for portion size
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Best for: Families seeking tender ribs, smoked meats, and generous portions in a casual dining setting.

Strengths

  • Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs
  • Smoky, complex sauces
  • Large portions at moderate prices
  • Attentive table service

Worth knowing

  • Baby back ribs consistently praised as tender and juicy
  • Staff members named: Christie, Bailey, Nicole
  • Sides mentioned: baked beans, onion rings, sweet potato fries with honey butter, slaw, green beans, mac and cheese
  • Blackberry cobbler offered
  • Lunch specials available
  • Catering services offered

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.56 average across the 102 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1288
4
288
3
86
2
28
1
30

Contact

Address
230 Citrus Tower Blvd, Clermont, FL 34711

Last verified 2026-08-26

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
11:00-15:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Baby Back RibsCatering

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

Common questions

What are the signature ribs like?
Baby back ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender with a smoky, balanced sauce. Reviewers consistently rank them among the best they've had.
Do you do catering?
Yes. Oakwood offers catering services and serves Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg, Wildwood, and Lady Lake.
What sides come with entrees?
Sides vary with the meal. Reviewers mention baked beans, onion rings, sweet potato fries with honey butter, slaw, green beans, and mac and cheese.

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Last updated 2026-08-26