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VETERANS HARDWOOD SMOKED BBQ

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 10 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(10) 58 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ BuffetRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ CateringTexas-Style BBQ
VETERANS HARDWOOD SMOKED BBQ
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Buffet, Rib House / Ribs Specialist
Reviews
10

What recent reviews say

All ten reviews give five stars and describe consistently tender, well-seasoned ribs and brisket with house-made sauce. Diners note friendly service, clean space, and sides like greens and mac and cheese. Several customers report using the business for catering and family events.

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

Praised for
  • tender, moist meat
  • house sauce quality
  • friendly service
  • clean dining area
  • ribs and brisket excellence
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Best for: families planning celebrations or reunions seeking catered BBQ

Strengths

  • consistently tender ribs and brisket
  • house-made sauce
  • catering available
  • friendly service

Worth knowing

  • Brisket and ribs are signature items; reviewers praise tenderness and seasoning
  • house sauce is homemade
  • catering confirmed for family reunions and events
  • sides include greens and mac and cheese

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.48 average across the 139 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 17% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 76
Review volume 45
Review recency 2
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
810 Disston Ave, Clermont, FL 34711
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Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
11:30-19:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

Common questions

Does Veterans Hardwood Smoked BBQ do catering?
Yes. Reviewers report the business catered a July 4th gathering and a family reunion.
What are the signature meats?
Ribs and brisket. Reviewers consistently praise both for tenderness and seasoning.

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Last updated 2026-08-26