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Uncle Bucky's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 62 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(62) 82 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQTexas-Style BBQCarolina-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ BuffetBBQ Food Truck / Stand
Uncle Bucky's BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
62

What recent reviews say

All 62 reviews award five stars. Diners consistently praise the ribs, pulled pork, and sauce quality, with many noting meat so tender it falls apart on the plate. Staff warmth and fair pricing reinforce the appeal.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • tender meat
  • fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • flavorful sauce
  • friendly staff
  • great prices
  • locally owned
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Best for: Anyone in the Lakeland area seeking authentic BBQ with quality meat and attentive service.

Strengths

  • Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs
  • signature flavorful sauce
  • friendly staff
  • locally owned
  • fair pricing

Worth knowing

  • Owner known for warm, personable catering consultations
  • Staff member Eli noted by name as friendly and helpful
  • Mac and cheese and coleslaw made fresh on-site
  • Serves private events via catering service

How it compares

  • Rated 5 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 we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 90
Review volume 78
Review recency 92
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
62
4
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3
0
2
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1
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Contact

Address
1709 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-16:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Slow-smoked ribsSmoked turkey legPulled pork sandwichChicken sandwichBaked beansPotato saladCatering

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

Common questions

What meats and sides does Uncle Bucky's serve?
Slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and turkey legs, plus baked beans, potato salad, mac and cheese, and coleslaw.
Does Uncle Bucky's cater events?
Yes; the business website lists catering services for Lakeland, Florida. Reviewers praise the owner's attentive catering support.
What are the house hours?
The business publishes hours 7 days a week; check their website or Google listing for specific times.

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Last updated 2026-08-26