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Boomerang BBQ & Bistro

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 209 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(209) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
Traditional Smokehouse BBQCarolina-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ Buffet
Boomerang BBQ & Bistro
Price
inexpensive
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
209

What recent reviews say

Boomerang BBQ delivers heaping plates of tender, smoky ribs and sides that keep regulars coming back. A late-night take-out spot in Orlando, it's praised for generous portions and personal service, though some reviewers report occasional batches of undercooked meat and bland vegetables, and parking is tight.

Praised for
  • generous portions
  • juicy, flavorful ribs
  • friendly staff
  • consistent quality
  • excellent sauce
Watch-outs
  • undercooked meat
  • bland sides
  • limited parking
  • inconsistent quality over time
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Best for: Visitors and locals hunting smoked ribs after other spots close, plus takeout diners who value portion size.
Think twice if: A small but real complaint history includes undercooked meat; quality appears to fluctuate with staff changes.

Strengths

  • heaping portions
  • smoked meat cooked on-site visible to customers
  • open late when competitors close
  • strong sauce with distinct flavor profile

Worth knowing

  • Day-day (or 'day-day') was a named staff member known for cooking quality, whose absence is noted in a review as a point when consistency dropped
  • customers can see the pit workers and flames during the cooking process
  • no air conditioning in the ordering area; take-out only, no dine-in
  • late-night hours appeal to guests when other places sell out

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Ribs consistently praised for tenderness and smoke flavor; occasional batches undercooked.
Carolina-Style BBQ
Limited direct evidence; sides (greens, beans, potato salad) mixed reviews.
BBQ Catering
No direct review evidence about catering service.
BBQ Food Truck / Stand
No direct review evidence about food truck operation.
BBQ Buffet
No buffet model; take-out only.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 36% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 79
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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4
18
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4
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4
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5

Common questions

Is there a dining room, or is it take-out only?
Take-out only. No dine-in seating.
What hours are they open?
Google listing shows 7 days of hours published; one older review suggests Thursday-Saturday, though this may have changed.
How big are the portions?
Portions are heavily praised. Regular customers report rib dinners easily serving two people with leftovers.

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Last updated 2026-08-18