C & K Smokehouse BBQ

Don't let the looks deceive you. This is some of the best bar b q and sides I have had in a long long time. I had ribs, fried okra and green beans. Ribs were fall off the bone tender, moist and very nice smoky tasty Sides were equally good topped off by very good sweet tea. Prices were reasonable and employees were so friendly and helpful Our first visit but definitely not our last. I highly recommend if you are a bar b q fan.

Exactly what you want in a southern smokehouse! Staff is so friendly and knows everything there is to know about the options. Ribs were flavorful and fall off the bone tender, chicken was juicy, pulled pork was delicious! Oh, and the Garlic Potatoes were incredible! Nothing missed, it all hits- and at exactly right prices.

UNREAL PRICES, SO LOW, I hope they raise them to stay in business, no where else can you get such a great rib meal #7 on menu for $8.75 with sides and a drink? We also bought a half rack to go, huge portion of delicious ribs, great smokey taste, family fun and fantastic value!

As you approach the building you can see the smoke up top and you're welcomed by the wonderful smell of Southern food. The line was long but moved fairly quickly. Behind the neatly organized counter is an impressive operation in business since 2003. Everything is well seasoned and the sides are all fresh, with the containers being frequently reloaded. I bought the Queen's Family Meal and the Fried Chicken Meal (available Fri. & Sat.) and it was all way too much food but I kind of wanted to try it all. I cannot point out an item that I didn't enjoy. The baked beans are pretty standard and I found the fried okra a bit too salty, but other than that, everything was great. The ribs and the pulled pork are spectacular. The garlic potatoes are a must. Mac & cheese was just loaded with cheese, delicious. Solid collard greens, nice and juicy. I loved that they were very generous with the sides of BBQ sauce, and after having the regular and sweet/spicy ones I now want to taste them all. Glad I finally got dinner from here!

Me and the wife were in the area on business stopped in and got the smoked chicken dark/ 2 legs qrts Mac and cheese,fried okra, green beans,baked beans,and 2 rolls for 13 even... Baked beans were the only thing I was impressed with I think they were just out of the can.....they were good don't get me wrong but was expecting smokehouse style baked beans. Otherwise the food was amazing great staff.... For the price and as good as it is I will make the 45 minute drive to come again.

HOLY MOLY!!! WOW!!! How have I missed this one? Delicious food doesn’t even scratch the surface. Everything was perfect. The chicken, ribs, pork, sides annnnnd we tried a slice of every pie they had! ALL EXCEPTIONAL! First time trying Sweer Potato Pie! 🤪🤪🤪. If that wasn’t good enough? Super friendly! And great prices! Tip them well. All from scratch! They cook & bake with a lot of love here! Going back tomorrow! 10 stars!!!

C & K has excellent food and amazing service. Their BBQ is super flavorful and always cooked perfectly. I've tried almost all the sides available and my favorites are the mac and cheese, corn nuggets, potato salad, and garlic potatoes. They do have a few sauce options as well, including Sweet BBQ, Sweet & Spicy BBQ, and Hot BBQ, which are all INCREDIBLE. You have to try the banana pudding as well! Everything is delicious and you can't beat the prices.

Five stars all the way for C&K BBQ! Hands down the best BBQ in town—no contest. This family-owned gem serves up some of the most flavorful and tender pulled pork and ribs I’ve ever had. The fried chicken is perfectly crispy and juicy, just like home cooking. But the real surprise? The sides. The garlic potatoes are rich and addictive, and the corn nuggets are little bites of heaven. Everything tastes like it’s made with love. If you’re looking for real deal BBQ with a family feel, C&K is it.

Best BBQ around in my opinion. Meat, sides and sauce all hit. Locally owned. Wait is worth it.

I've been encouraged to try the food here for years but have been unsuccessful due to not making it there before closing or the food is sold out, all good things if you're in this line of business. Now that I live nearby, I had to give it a go. So, I called ahead and asked if they still had food available (it was a little after 5pm on a Saturday), the young lady said yes but to hurry. Great customer service for sharing this information. I arrived 5 minutes later and there was a line. The restaurant is small but has ample seating inside and outside. The patrons were happy and from my observation very pleased with the meals, except for those in line as they'd just announced it would be another 45 minutes for ribs... I waited a good 30 minutes to make my way to the service counter, which wasn't bad after seeing how long the line was when I arrived. I ordered the combo plate which comes with two meats, and two sides. however, since I've not been there before and not likely to be able to get back for some time I ordered a little more to take home. I had the pulled pork, barbecue chicken, collard greens, mac & cheese, baked beans, their garlic potatoes, a side of potato salad, and topped it off with a serving of their banana pudding that was said to be on special. My total for this order was just over $22 before tip, which is an amazing price for all of what I ordered. Now for the taste test, I generally rate things 1 through 10 so that's what I will do on the items that I purchased. I would give their pulled pork a solid 8.5, as it was tender, juicy, and tons of flavor and smoke. The chicken would be score a 6 as my pieces were dry, although having a decent amount of flavor. The collard greens-3, for me, did taste as if they came from a can and their appearance. The baked beans-4 again not anything special, basic from the can warm beans. The garlic potatoes 9.5, good flavors and not overcooked. The macaroni and cheese a 4. I give this score for the mac & cheese because for me, it was just basic noodles, some butter and cheddar cheese on the top. The potato salad gets a 4 as it had good consistency & the flavor profile was pretty good, however, it was too sweet for my tastes, and lastly, the banana pudding gets a 1 as it was just canned pudding, soggy wafers, no bananas and what appeared to be either marshmallow fluff or melting whipped cream on the top. There was no attempt in my opinion that this was a homemade banana pudding. All in all, this is a nice family run, community hub that based on what I've seen and heard has been around for quite some time. The staff were overly friendly and patient. I think I will visit once again once they have ample supplies of ribs available to give them another opportunity, and I also suggest that you give them a try to form your own opinion. This review is based on my experience and my opinion.

Secret little gem!! Saw it on a local community page and had to try it. We tried, chicken, ribs, pulled pork, potatoes, beans, collard greens and mac n cheese....everything was SPOT ON! The ribs fell off the bone by just touching it, amazing. None of the meats were dry or overcooked. The sides were good but not over buttery or greasy. They gave generous amounts of sauce since it was our first time, very kind. The 2 daughters told us it was their parents business, love the family all working together and the girls were so proud of their store. Will be back!

Went here for the first time and thought it was very good BBQ. I'm from Memphis so I'm not necessarily comparing it to the best pork BBQ in the world. I would eat here over and over again though. Worth noting , we had several sides ... potato's in what seems like a butter sauce ( these were OMG good), green beans ( good), okra ( good) , coleslaw ( very good ) , some sort of corn fritter thing ( outstanding) Prices were very reasonable. Service was fast and friendly.... You order at the counter and there are only a few tables inside and some tables outside. Bathroom was clean and decent. They are closed Sun, Mon and Tues so make note of that !

Family owned small business with consistent care to their food. Ok so a little secret- they make fried chicken on Fridays and Saturdays and it is the best fried chicken in the area. Also the banana pudding is delish.

Food was delicious. They have 4 different sauce choices, I went with the sweet and spicy it was excellent not over bearing a little heat but not too much. When I walked in they greeted me with a smile. It's a small place with great tasting meats and sides. Some outdoor seating available

I'm speechless! First time my husband and I went to this place , drove by many times but it is a little hidden. There is nothing I didn't like ! The meats had a smoky flavor! Juicy and tender, the potatoes with garlic were delicious, I'm a fan of collard greens and it was excellent! Very good portions and reasonably priced, and give discount to military and first responders! Definitely this will be our regular stop !

Oh man.... This BBQ is the spot. I'm not a huge rib person but these were the best I've ever eaten! They fell off the bone by just picking them up... and what a flavor! We chose the sweet BBQsauce which was perfect. The pulled pork was also juicy and tender... That mac/cheese was so cheesy and creamy... and the fried okra was battered/fried perfectly, they were a bit salty for me but my other half loved them! The ribs were so good we put in an order of 7 slabs for an event next week! The service was great, you order at the counter and take a seat... not a ton of seating inside but did have some seating available outside as well! During our time there most people ordered to go! When you pull up you can see and smell the wonderfulness of the smoke! This is a MUST!

The food is consistantly awesome. Most times you will wait in line, as this is a very popular family owned place. As a rule I will not wait in line for any restaurant, but C&K Smokehouse is my only exception. Their food and pricing will not disappoint you.

C&K never disappoints. The meat is always on point and the red potatoes and green beans are the perfect sides. I always forget what days they are open so if I pull up and they are closed I kick myself and plan to go the next day they are open!

The food is so good to the point I would drive 2 hours for. Service is nice and active. Ambiance was good.

Best bbq in Florida always very friendly and great food highly recommended we go there at least to 4 times per per month . When we are there they are busier than Chick-fil-A

love the brisket!! The sides are always potatoes and green beans..I wish they have smoked greens

This is a difficult review to write...because I repeatedly go back, but I've learned to manage my expectations. Here goes: Positives: Local business, friendly owners (family), clean business, sanitary food prep area, great ribs, pulled pork. Negatives: Very slow service (consistently), mediocre food quality (aside from the ribs & pulled pork), frequently out of some items, difficult to order online. The sad part is this business has so much potential. The slow service (stand in line for 30-45mins consistently) seems to be acceptable to the owners as they have mo desire to improve processes. This has been the norm for years. However, as I said...I keep going back and so do a lot of other customers.

This place is amazing! It is one of the main reasons I am moving to Parrish. The best fried chicken I have ever had. Very nice staff. Very clean restaurant. Definitely my favorite restaurant in the area, and in my top five in Florida.

Just relocated from Cape Coral to Parrish. Found C&K Smokehouse and have become regular customers. Pulled pork with their homemade sweet and sour sauce is delicious.

Pretty good BBQ! The service is always friendly. The ambience is a small to go style restaurant with a few seats inside. Probably get there about 10 people call ahead if you want some good barbecue!

That smoked chicken is IT!! The best I've had in years. The corn nuggets were pretty tasty too. The staff were so kind and helpful. Will definitely return soon! Prices are amazing too!

Amazing is the only word I have to describe this place. Run by a local family, the service is always super friendly and you can tell they put love into their business. The food is absolutely delicious, always fresh, and taste is beyond compare. They have a number of meal options and plenty of sides to choose from. I can never get my husband to eat vegetables but he will always get the collard greens from here because they are that good! 10 out of 10 recommend to anyone in the area

The food is fresh and hot. The fried chicken in Friday is one of my favorites. The ribs and sides are very good for the money.

GET THE GARLIC POTATOES The sweet and spicy sauce is on point! Love this family, love this food, love this local spot. And don't forget the desserts because they're allllllllllll delicious!

Two days after Hurricane Milton with a line out the door and they were delivering meals like none other! OH MY WORD! I'm new to this area and haven't had genuine BBQ until now. I'm a fan for life and will share with everyone I know......well, maybe might not want to let the secret out! For the price of one combo meal $11.50 I fed three people!

Food was fire. Service quick and little plave ussally get takeout and always great service.

Was looking forward to having lunch here yesterday. Looked at the maps hours of operation and said 11:00-7:00, also looked at their website and it had the same hours listed. When I arrived their sign on the door showed 12:00-7:00. I can understand maps not having the current hours but their own website site not having them correctly list is beyond understandable. Will never go back

This place is amazing! Whenever I visit my parents, we immediately go from the airport to C & K. Best ribs around! No need for sauce even though they are delicious! The sides are amazing. It's so homey and welcoming there. It's like eating at a friend's house. The family is so nice there! So kind and genuine. Even if there's a long line which there usually is, they will not rush you. I can't say enough wonderful things about this place. Absolutely love everything about it from the food to their family!

amazing food so happy we live so close to this legendary BBQ restaurant. Best BBQ in Florida

Great food, went by today only to be disappointed because they are closed until the 27th. Please list when your closed on Yelp and Google so I don't make a special trip to find out your closed. Please post special closings. Thanks

This is homemade bbq with the quality you would assume you'd have to go to Nashville to find. The family is very friendly who operates this business. I would highly recommend the pick 2 combo as the brisket and dark chicken are excellent. I had the collard greens and green beans with hot sauce and it did not disappoint.

Family owned business. Fast and friendly service by the actual owners. Stopped in today for the Queens family 2. They tossed in some extra. My kid inhaled the ribs and sweet & spicy sauce and he's a hard one to feed. I'm not a Mac n cheese person but theirs is the best. I have gorged myself on coleslaw. Going to be making sandwiches tomorrow with all of the left over chicken and pork. My daughter loves the pulled pork. Regret not getting the okra. Great value.

C & K Smokehouse BBQ is a family owned and operated business that specializes in making some of the best barbecue Florida has to offer. Although located in the middle of nowhere, C&K's food has made a name for itself. My best friend and I stopped by last month and enjoyed rib dinners inside of the location since it was some what slow that day. As soon as we grabbed a table and got comfortable, the place became swamped! Our rib dinners were nothing less than delicious and the servings were good enough to take some home for dinner that night. My favorite menu item was the potato salad but the corn bites also went very well with the ribs that literally melt in your mouth. I have become a fan of C&K's BBQ, and they are definitely giving my favorite BBQ place back in Clearwater a run for their money!

Good bbq for small town. Only thing I don't cate for is holding in water pans.i believe thats what i saw but dont take my word for it try it for yourself.very clean and friendly, portion bery suitable.

Fresh, good food. Well run, good service. Selection is awesome. Clean and plenty of seating inside and out.

I believe now they open at noon .... Be aware but worth the wait and the drive never disappoints. The best in manatee awesome friendly more places like this are needed By the way closed until may1st

The facility was clean and the service was excellent. Unfortunately I chose to have a veggie plate. I asked the server if the collard greens were canned, her reply was "no they're chopped". I then asked if they were fresh greens and she said yes. Hmmm, since I can cook and know my greens, these were not fresh and tasted and looked pretty like canned greens. That was the first issue. When I got home I realized the macaroni was not what I expected. I likened it to cheese whiz. My mom did enjoy her ribs. I'd say their specialty is ribs and not the sides.

This is a must stop! Seating is limited but they do a great take out business. The food is the real deal! If you want quality smoked ribs, chicken, brisket or pulled pork this is the place. Fried chicken Friday's is a must do! The sides are tasty and when they have cornbread do yourself a favor and get some. Desserts if you dare are also awesome!

Went here on a date was soooo good . So much food . Everythaang in there is wonderful. They are well known and great and stay busy. Great customer service so be nice yall

Best BBQ in town! Im not a big pork eater but when it come to C&K I'll eat it all day long. I've been eating here since I was a kid and it never disappoints.

Amazing barbecue. This is our families new go to barbecue joint. You must try. Chicken excellent, pork, excellent, ribs, excellent, sides were awesome.

Our Wednesday visit was our 2nd and my wife and I LOVE IT!!! The staff are hospitable and the Food choices will suit any taste bud. Restaurant location and store front decor give this place a Warm Home Feeling. Food alone doesn't make a restaurant, it's the feeling and atmosphere combined with Great Food that makes a GREAT PLACE!!! Well done, Well Done!!!

Best local BBQ that I have found. Sauces are light and don't cover the perfect flavor of the meats. Don't miss the Banana pudding.

This is the best BBQ in manatee fall off the bone goodness so good I went for fried chicken on fri Saturday only and had to be there at 11 since I start work at noon and chicken not ready until 12 so but I'm sure it's awesome as well this is a mom and pop spot little seating but well worth drive and get to go just spectacular flavor and meat is so tender. Can't wait sit to try fried chicken

Great BBQ! Get the vinegar sauce! I travel a lot. This was a great find. BBQ sandwich is awesome. Good sides too.

Stopped into C&K today for the first time in several years, my mistake for not coming back sooner. This place does everything right, great BBQ and sauce, sides, portions, and prices, and the people who run the place couldn't be nicer. Don't wait like I did go get ya some!

Pretty good food! We ordered the chicken and ribs. Complimentary dinner rolls provided. The ribs were juicy and tasty. Wouldn't get the chicken again though- very greasy.

Great bbq! Really loved the ribs and the corn nuggets. The sweet bbq sauce was great. The pulled pork was just ok.

It's small place but the Foods Great. I had the Combo Plater with Ribs and Brisket both were cooked to perfection. Their Sweet and Spicy Sauce is tasty. My sides of Mac and cheese and fried okra were good sized and tasty as well

Best bbq in Parrish and priced reasonably. Had the pulled pork with green beans and slaw. So yummy. Great portions and their sauce is FIRE. We will definitely be regulars.

Great tasting BBQ - but a bit pricey. The parking lot is small and sometimes you have to wait a while before you can park your car. Friendly owners

I can't believe I got a fried chicken dinner with 2 sides and 2 rolls for $7 The new arby's down the road it's $7 for 1 double beef n chedder. sandwich. I would rather have a whole meal. The people are so pleasant in C&K Their food is wonderful. Most people don't know yet that you can get a piece of a chicken for $14. Fried. With these prices and taste they're going to. Collard greens their macaroni and cheeses to die for for, Fried okra. Baked beans buttered potatoes green beans.. And their ribs are amazing. Their on special barbecue sauce. Don't miss out Thank You all. How much satisfied customer Is Connie Bell