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Smokey Jay's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 412 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(412) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ CateringCarolina-Style BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistTexas-Style BBQBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ Buffet
Smokey Jay's BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Catering, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
412

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Smokey Jay's for tender, juicy ribs and brisket that live up to a day-later craving. Jay, the owner, earns praise for genuine hospitality; staff deliver attentive service and the sides-especially mac and cheese and collard greens-stand on their own.

The small, homey dining room matches the mom-and-pop feel. Prices and portion sizes draw repeat customers from across Central Florida, though early-day stock-outs happen. Most leave planning their next visit.

Praised for
  • tender, fall-off-bone ribs
  • flavorful brisket and pulled pork
  • homemade sides (mac and cheese, greens, beans)
  • welcoming owner and friendly staff
  • generous portions and fair pricing
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Best for: customers seeking authentic, homemade barbecue with attentive ownership and generous portions

Strengths

  • slow-smoked meats with fall-off-bone tenderness
  • homemade, award-worthy sides (mac and cheese, collard greens)
  • owner-led hospitality and generous service
  • fair pricing for portion size and quality

Worth knowing

  • Owner Jay personally greets and serves guests
  • homemade pound cake offered
  • South Carolina mustard-based sauce available alongside standard sauces
  • loaded fries and smokehouse fries mentioned as standouts
  • catering and event catering services available

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.51 average across the 100 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 56% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 92
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
9318 E Colonial Dr Ste A9, Orlando, FL 32817
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Last verified 2026-08-19

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30-18:30
Thursday
11:30-18:30
Friday
11:30-18:30
Saturday
11:30-18:30
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Slow-smoked ribsPulled pork sandwichBBQ chickenSmoked brisketSmoked sausageDine-inTakeoutCatering

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

Common questions

What kind of sauce does Smokey Jay's use?
They offer multiple sauce options including a South Carolina-style mustard-based sauce that reviewers specifically praised.
Does Smokey Jay's do catering?
Yes, their website lists catering and event catering services available across Kissimmee, Curry Ford West, UCF, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, International Drive, Mills 50, and Maitland.
Do they have sides beyond the meat?
Yes. Reviewers highlight mac and cheese, collard greens, beans, and loaded smokehouse fries as standouts, plus homemade pound cake.

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Last updated 2026-08-19