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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sat
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$7.00 – $17.00
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
We would like to thank everyone is who supported us in South Tampa for 43 years. We have opened a new location in Seffner. We are in the southeast corner of the Parsons Village Square, which in on the corner of Parsons Ave and MLK. We would love to have you come visit us. Same great BBQ and the same family. Thank you and hope to see you soon.
PRICE RANGE
$7.00 – $17.00
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
429 reviews
Excellent
260
Very good
101
Average
42
Poor
14
Terrible
12
Kevin W
Valrico2243 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Kojak's use to be the place for ribs in south Tampa. We had been going there since we used to live in Tampa40 years ago. Kojaks finally closed their south Tampa location and reopened in Seffner (north Brandon) this week.
We went there on their 2nd day of operation, and at 5:30pm they were standing out the door to get in. We had their chicken, pulled pork, and ribs for our dinners, along with baked beans, corn on the cob and applesauce. Our dinner cost us $38 before tip, including drinks. The food, was as good as before. Yes, they lost the coziness and atmosphere of the old place, but hopefully their friendliness and food will win people over.
Written February 4, 2022
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meme l
Tualatin75 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
The ribs were delicious. The chicken was amazing. After reading the reviews, I made sure to save room for dessert. I actually did not like the apple spice cake at all. The chocolate cake was ok, but both tasted like they could use some recipe improvement and the apple pie cake was stale. The front door staff could use some customer service training and the server could stand to smile. These are very petty, but hey, maybe the big boss will see this and make some changes. I'd return simply for the ribs and chicken!
Written January 26, 2020
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Sheri S
Tampa11 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
We ate at the Tampa location many times and were sad to see it close. However, we visited the Seffner location today and I am happy to say that while it lacks the ambiance of the old house it still has the same friendly staff and delicious food. Well worth the drive.
Written April 21, 2022
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Brandt R
Palm Harbor77 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Near the end of our meal, the six of us found ourselves talking about memorable bar-b-que experiences and it had become clear we were mostly disappointed by what Kojak's had delivered. Clearly a rich tradition going back to 1978 in a glorious location under a grove of oak trees, close to where Gandy Blvd. runs into Hillsborough Bay. With the exception of one friend who raved about the dark-meat chicken, the rest of us were underwhelmed by the ribs (not moist or scrumptious), hot sausage (not so hot or flavorful) and brisket (decent). The mac and cheese deeply moved my friend but the baked beans featured an odd flavor of molasses and cloves. Most surprising was just how average the sauces rated. Yes, the mustard sauce was solid and strangely spicier than the "hot"; the others lacked identities and the kind of flavor that a place in its sixth decade should have developed by now. Outstanding service in a way cool setting.
Written February 15, 2020
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Lori G
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • couples
It took 30 minutes to get a very simple meal. The rib meal and a kids chicken meal. People who came in after us, got their food right away. Ribs were just ok. The chicken was cold and very small. This was our 3rd and last "give them another try" Disappointed all 3 times. When delivering others their meal, they should have noticed tables around them. They should have asked what did we order. Not look and walk away. Won't go back!
Written April 14, 2024
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Barbara J
Winter Haven343 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
I liked the ribs. The dry rub was good and didn't overwhelm the meat. The parsley potatoes were good as was the cole slaw. The potato salad was OK. My husband had the brisket and chicken. They were OK but overly sauced.
We wouldn't make a special trip to go jere again but will definitely consider it if we're in the Tampa area again.
Written April 19, 2024
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KC_in_NY
New Rochelle2464 contributions
Nov 2020 • none
Had eaten here over a decade ago and finally made it back for lunch when I was visiting. Got to sit outside and was served pretty quickly. Got the ribs special with slaw and potato salad and enjoyed the food to the point I finished the whole plate.
Written January 17, 2021
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cforney
Thank you.
Written June 2, 2021
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TiTi
Fayetteville59 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
Not impressed in the least, especially with all of the rave reviews and awards. The service was mediocre, the food was mediocre. The food comes out within minutes of ordering but it’s very dry, probably from sitting under a heat lamp for too long. We tried the ribs, pulled pork sandwich and baked beans. The beans were okay, the meat was dry and no flavor. We opted for dessert for chocolate cake and that was very good. Would not come back again.
Written June 4, 2020
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Krystal L
Tampa74 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Ate here and it made my spouse and I super sick. I even took the leftovers and recooked then thinking it might kill any bad stuff that was in there. I ate it the next day, my spouse didn't. And I got sick again. We have been wanting to try this place for a while now. Unfortunately will not be back.
Written July 25, 2020
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Wayne A
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • business
Traveling sales rep passing through Seffner and felt like some BBQ. This local restaurant knows how to bbq. Had combo ribs & chicken. The meat was dry rub style. Ribs had good release and chicken skin had a good snap. Definitely visit again
Written August 2, 2023
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glutenfreesearch
Tampa144 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Awesome bbq! This restaurant never disappoints. We've been coming here for years. There's nothing bad on the menu. Bbq and most sides are gluten free. My favorite is the chicken and parsley potatoes! As the name states, they are the house of ribs which are excellent.
Written July 8, 2024
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msrmj
Tampa29 contributions
Mar 2023 • family
The new location in Seffner is just as awesome as the former location. Must haves are the bbq ribs, pulled chicken sandwich, parsley potatoes, and mama’s chocolate cake ala mode. Thanks, Melissa, for a wonderful dining experience!
Written March 18, 2023
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Jeffrey E
Central Florida18 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
Service was great and the ribs were tasty. We also had the parsley potatoes and green beans and these sides were excellent as well. A nice casual place to eat.
Written June 13, 2023
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Brandon6 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
We went on a Friday at about 5:30 in the evening. It was moderately busy with people eating and also ordering and picking up take out. We got big portions-- Choice of 3 BBQ plate and Choice of 2 plate. My husband ordered pork, ribs and brisket with baked beans and macaroni salad. The pork was moist and terrific! Ribs were meaty and well seasoned with the right amount of smoke. The brisket came sauced which the girl told him when he ordered it. It was still too saucy for his taste. The macaroni salad was great-- which is strange, because we were not expecting to be fans. The beans were good, though we thought they were a tad over seasoned on either cloves or nutmeg-- bad beans are a deal breaker for my husband, and he still called them good. I chose ribs and spicy sausage. Loved the ribs and the portion size! I was not surprised by the spice in the sausage-- definitely had kick, though I took most of the sausages home because they were too much food for me. I ordered green beans and parsley potatoes. The beans were great, but the potatoes... oh my! They were outstanding. The only disappointment was the corn muffin. We didn't eat it after tasting it. It was dry and tasteless which was very surprising. They'd be improved with more moisture or fat--add cheese or cream corn to the batter?-- and they needed a touch of sweet. As they were, I could have skipped it across a pond. Maybe it was just a bad batch that night. I think they otherwise serve white bread, which is what I wish we had gotten. BTW, we used the Carolina yellow sauce, and I could have eaten it with a spoon, it was so good. The dining room is not much to look at-- pretty basic-- and the atmosphere is nothing, but we were there for the food and each other's company so we were fine. We ordered at the counter and took our seat at a table after getting our tableware and sauce bottles at the counter. They brought the food out super fast, so we didn't have to wait. We had a good experience, and will definitely eat there again. We should have tried the chicken but my husband and I both wanted ribs so no room for chicken. Next time.
Written October 10, 2022
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cforney
Thank you for good review, we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written October 13, 2022
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D.A.
1 contribution
Aug 2022 • solo
I love this place. I go there weekly. The food is great and the staff is very friendly and appreciate your business.
Written August 18, 2022
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