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The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 2,151 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(2151) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices moderate
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
Price
moderate
Service
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Reviews
2151

What recent reviews say

Repeat visitors return for the pork tenderloin sandwich, which arrives massive and perfectly fried, alongside standout burgers and house-made dressings. Staff members like Christian and Niki go out of their way to help, and the cocktails and live music draw crowds. Outdoor seating draws flies, water tastes stale, and some sides miss the mark, but loyal patrons overlook these in favour of the food's consistency and the warm service atmosphere.

Praised for
  • pork tenderloin sandwich
  • attentive staff and bartenders
  • homemade sides and dressings
  • quality burgers
  • consistent food quality
Watch-outs
  • fly problems on outdoor patio
  • water quality / filter issues
  • inconsistent side dishes
  • public restroom access concerns
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Best for: Diners seeking comfort food classics and staff who remember your name after repeat visits.
Think twice if: Outdoor seating draws flies; water quality and some sides are inconsistent; restrooms are accessed via public hallway out back.

Strengths

  • House-made pork tenderloin sandwich with panko crust
  • In-house dressings and homemade sides
  • Named staff who remember regulars
  • Live music events

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Christian and Niki named for exceptional service
  • Pork tenderloin sandwich uses panko crust
  • Homemade chips and in-house dressings
  • Live music offered
  • Five-year repeat customers attest to consistency
  • One customer's broken glasses repaired by staff and returned cleaned

What reviews say by service

Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Pork tenderloin sandwich and house-made sides praised; hand-breaded, massive portions, consistent quality over years

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.51 average across the 124 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 60
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1361
4
485
3
145
2
60
1
100

Common questions

Does Breezeway have live music?
Yes, they host live music events. One reviewer mentioned visiting specifically for music and dinner.
Is there indoor seating?
Yes, they have indoor seating in addition to outdoor "breezeway" patio seating.
What is the pork tenderloin sandwich like?
Hand-breaded with panko crust, served massive on a toasted bun with homemade chips. Reviewers consistently call it the best in Florida.

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Last updated 2026-08-18