Blue Dog
Craft BBQ

I came here on a recommendation from a friend after spending the day in Lakeland exploring. For reference I lived in Texas for years and my extended family all lives in Kansas City so BBQ my family loves and takes seriously. Having lived in Florida for the last 15 years it's been the one thing I've missed and have yet to find is truly great BBQ. Until now... this is hands down the best BBQ in Florida I've had thus far.

My wife and I were raised in Texas and have lived in Florida for 20 years. This is literally the first time we’ve found legit Texas style brisket - Tender, pink smoke ring, peppery crust, just delicious. The brisket sandwich even came with dill pickles and white onion, which is proper. The bbq sauce was not on the meat - also proper. The bbq sauce itself was more vinegar based closer to a NC style sauce, but honestly I like that style of sauce better so another win for me! Great job Blue Dog.

The barbecue was great. My group had brisket sandwich, pork sandwich, and ribs. Brisket was the best of the three. Sides were delicious. Definitely get the fried okra. It was amazing. The joinery, where this Blue Dog is located, is really cool. Definitely a fun place to spend an afternoon or evening with friends and family.

I love the brisket at BDC bbq. It’s so moist and tender! Definitely one of my faves! I had the Reuben sandwich today and it became my new favorite sandwich! The pastrami taste very good on its own and the sauerkraut isn’t too tart. I want another one just talking about it.

Outstanding bbq. Friendly service. The brisket is so good it's unreal. Excellent sides; the mac and cheese is good, but the kale salad is the clear winner here. You'll want extra sauce cups of the mustard-bbq sauce.

Excellent bbq in Lakeland inside The Joinery. I’ve had everything on the menu, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. It’s all good but the pulled pork is my favorite. The mac n cheese is perfectly creamy and the baked beans are world class. The staff let me try the collard greens and they were fire too especially with a little hot sauce. Generous portions fill me up each time. 10/10 recommend.