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Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q


4.0 of 5 stars 69 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue
  • Price range: €1-14 ($1-$20)

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4 of 5 stars
ValuesGoodValue   17 contributions
Sarasota, FL
Dec 13, 2009

Ft. Laudedale is not know for BBQ, so it doesn't take much to be the best. That being said, they provide very good food for a very reasonable price. I had the jumbo pork sandwich platter which had great tasting pork, very good seasoned fries, and homemade slaw, complete with pickles in the slaw. It can get crowded, so go... more

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5 of 5 stars
Familyof5in5states   12 contributions
Los Angeles
Dec 8, 2009

I travel all over and look for good BBQ, and this is in my top 5. more

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4 of 5 stars
PhillyRose420   12 contributions
Philadelphia
Oct 9, 2009

I travel alot for work and pleasure and find myself in Ft. Lauderdale several times a year. This is a little log cabin looking shack up on Federal Highway near Oakland Park Blvd. They are very small and unpretentious but the food speaks for itself. Reminds me of Mothers in Nawlins. I love the baked beans and cornbread and of... more

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4 of 5 stars
realgem   3 contributions
Hollywood, FL
Sep 17, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

OK....The restaurant is a little old and small. Yes, the seating is limited and you will din on a picnic bench. You will also wait while your food is prepared. The ribs are GREAT!! the side either french fries, cole slaw, BBQ Beans or Macaroni and Cheese are all good. The cornbread is tastey. The prices are a little steep... more

Great BBQ
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5 of 5 stars
FortLauderdaleGal   3 contributions
Fort Lauderdale
Jul 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

As a native - here is a BBQ place we all know & love. If you are hungary for BBQ -you can't go wrong. Just an FYI - the set up is picnic style eating so if you don't want that type of atmosphere -just do take out! more

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1 of 5 stars
GABBQ   1 contribution
Ft. Lauderdale
Jun 27, 2009

Had heard it was the best in South Florida and finally had the opportunity to join friends there. Since I'm from GA and have had a hard time finding great BBQ in South Florida, I was looking forward to the opportunity. What a disappointment. Forget the small building, the crowd of people and the average $11 each of us paid,... more

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5 of 5 stars
theruddyswin   12 contributions
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
May 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I had the chicken and ribs combo plate that came with two sides and corn bread. I had Mac n Cheese & BBQ beans for my sides. The food was great. The ribs and chicken were good and the sauce was super good. The Mac n Cheese and beans were also very tasty. Truly southern. I also had Sweet Tea... more

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2 of 5 stars
megsbiz   2 contributions
Business
Apr 21, 2009

My husband and are locals and thought we would try this BBQ joint after reading raving reviews. Our lunch with drinks was 20 bucks and our food was nothing to rave about! The meat was extremely fatty...coleslaw good....fries okay. I had pork and my husband had beef. We will not be going back. I noticed several people eating ribs, so... more

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4 of 5 stars
twopeopleoneworld   7 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Apr 11, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We dined at Tom Jenkins after seeing so many positive reviews online. We had to try it! The restaurant is not much to look at but the food is excellent, and be prepared to wait for it. We dined here on April 7th after a full day of exploring Ft. Lauderdale. We wanted to dine at a great local price... more

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5 of 5 stars
izzytobe   4 contributions
hollywood
Mar 17, 2009

i have been to all of the top BBQ rated on the travel channel and this is better the the top 10. very little setting and does take long time to get your food.so have patientce. but it is great i go weekly with my crew. more

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Tom Jenkins' Bar-B-Q Address

1236 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-2067
Tel: (954) 522-5046
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.