Despite the small, unassuming building and its relatively obscure location on South Federal Highway, Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q gets plenty of attention. That's because anyone within several blocks can catch a whiff of the sweet smoke rising from this local barbecue joint's chimney. College buddies Harry Harrell and Gary Torrence worked out of a trailer for six years to get their shared dream up and running. Their hard work has certainly paid off, as love of their family-recipe house sauce has spread across South Florida - the sauces are now available from local retailers. From the fantastic, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs to the quaint, country atmosphere, the restaurant is the real barbecue deal.
"Drive past this roadside log cabin at lunch or dinnertime and you'll understand exactly why lines stretch out the door. The aroma of meat grilling over red oak and hickory is hard to resist, so why bother? Just find a spot in the tiny, crowded lot, order your ribs, beef, or chicken at the counter, and keep a sharp eye out for a seat - one is hard to come by."- Broward-Palm Beach New Times No alcohol available. Serving lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon.
ADDRESS
1236 S Federal Highway,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
Best Ribs in Fort Lauderdale
WHAT WE SAY
Despite the small, unassuming building and its relatively obscure location on South Federal Highway, Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q gets plenty of attention. That's because anyone within several blocks can catch a whiff of the sweet smoke rising from this local barbecue joint's chimney. College buddies Harry Harrell and Gary Torrence worked out of a trailer for six years to get their shared dream up and running. Their hard work has certainly paid off, as love of their family-recipe house sauce has spread across South Florida - the sauces are now available from local retailers. From the fantastic, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs to the quaint, country atmosphere, the restaurant is the real barbecue deal.
WHAT THEY SAY
"Drive past this roadside log cabin at lunch or dinnertime and you'll understand exactly why lines stretch out the door. The aroma of meat grilling over red oak and hickory is hard to resist, so why bother? Just find a spot in the tiny, crowded lot, order your ribs, beef, or chicken at the counter, and keep a sharp eye out for a seat - one is hard to come by."- Broward-Palm Beach New Times
ADDITIONAL INFO
No alcohol available. Serving lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. Closed Sun-Mon.