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Smokemade Meats + Eats

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 591 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(591) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQCarolina-Style BBQBBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ Buffet
Smokemade Meats + Eats
Location
Southeast Orlando, Orlando
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Carolina-Style BBQ, BBQ Catering
Reviews
591
Best for
Barbecue lovers seeking quality smoked meats and housemade sides willing to call ahead or arrive early.

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?

Smokemade's smoked meats and housemade sides win consistent praise from reviewers, especially the pulled pork, brisket, and mac and cheese. Staff friendliness and value hold up across visits. The trade-off: items run out within hours of opening, even mid-week, so calling ahead or arriving early matters.

Owner Tyler and his team operate from Southeast Orlando with catering and large-order pickup available. Reviewers drive from across Central Florida for the quality, though the restricted hours and inventory challenges frustrate repeat customers.

Praised for
  • tender, flavorful meat
  • housemade sides excel
  • friendly staff
  • fair pricing
  • catering and pickup convenience
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Best for: Barbecue lovers seeking quality smoked meats and housemade sides willing to call ahead or arrive early.

What stands out?

  • smoked meats praised for tenderness and flavor
  • housemade sausage and sides stand out
  • catering and large-order pickup available
  • fair pricing across the menu

Worth knowing

  • Owner Tyler leads the team
  • 100% Certified Angus Beef claim on website
  • Items regularly sell out within 2 hours of opening, including turkey and brisket
  • Housemade sausage, bread pudding, banana pudding, and cinnamon rolls praised in detail
  • Sides noted: grits, mac and cheese, collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad
  • Takeout packaging keeps food warm and intact during transport

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.56 average across the 102 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
475
4
46
3
34
2
19
1
17

Contact

Address
1400 S Crystal Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32806
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-26

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-15:00
Thursday
11:00-15:00
Friday
11:00-19:00
Saturday
11:00-19:00
Sunday
11:00-19:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed
Smoked brisketHousemade smoked sausagesPulled porkPork ribsTurkey breastSmoked chickenBBQ sandwichesSides (grits, mac and cheese, beans, collard greens, coleslaw, potato salad)

Credentials claimed:100% Certified Angus Beef

Operating:{"operating_since": "2021"}

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

Frequently asked questions

What should I order?
Reviewers highlight the pulled pork, brisket, turkey breast, and smoked sausage. Housemade sides like mac and cheese and grits earn repeated praise. Baked goods including cinnamon rolls and bread pudding are also recommended.
Should I call ahead?
Yes. Menu items regularly sell out within two hours of opening, including turkey and brisket, even on weekdays. Calling first helps ensure what you want is available.
Do you offer catering or large orders?
Their website lists BBQ catering and large-order pickup as available services. Contact them directly for details and pricing.

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Last updated 2026-08-26