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Southern Style BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 78 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(78) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices moderate
Carolina-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
Southern Style BBQ
Location
Orlando
Price
moderate
Services
Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering, BBQ Food Truck / Stand
Reviews
78
Ranking
#21 in Carolina-Style BBQ
Best for
Soul food and BBQ lovers seeking generous portions and friendly service from a local owner.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-08-26). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-18.

What do customers say?

Regulars and visitors rave about the ribs and brisket, which hit tender and flavorful when the kitchen is on point. Mike, the owner, earns praise for genuine warmth and generosity, even sending samples to customers who travel hours to find the spot.

However, the kitchen runs hot and cold. Some diners have found ribs tough, sides skimpy or over-salted, and portion sizes that feel light for the meal price. Bigger frustration: hours listed on Facebook (11am) don't match Google (12:30pm) or actual opening time, leaving early arrivals stuck waiting.

Praised for
  • tender ribs and brisket
  • generous meat portions
  • friendly and welcoming staff
  • fresh ingredients and good seasoning
  • good value and reasonable prices
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Best for: Soul food and BBQ lovers seeking generous portions and friendly service from a local owner.

What stands out?

  • tender ribs and brisket when on point
  • owner known for generosity and warmth
  • reasonable prices
  • family-friendly food truck presence

Worth knowing

  • Mike is the owner
  • operates from a food truck base
  • known for giving samples to customers
  • famous sauce mentioned by reviewers
  • traveled from North Carolina customer suggests strong draw

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 51
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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12

Contact

Address
4890 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
11:00-19:00
Friday
11:00-20:00
Saturday
12:00-20:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Pork ribsPulled pork sandwichOxtailBeef sausageBrisket sandwichSmoked chickenCateringFamily BBQ platters
Published prices
Pork Ribs Slab
$38
Pork Ribs Slab Meal
$47
Pork Ribs Half
$24
Pork Ribs Half Meal
$34
Rib Sandwich
$14
Rib Meal + Sides
$20

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the prices for rib meals?
A full slab meal is $47; half slab meal is $34; rib sandwich meal is $20. All include sides.
Is there a food truck or brick-and-mortar location?
Southern Style BBQ operates from a food truck base in the Orlando area.
Do you offer catering?
Yes, the website lists catering and family BBQ platters available.

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Last updated 2026-08-26