Blue Dog
Craft BBQ

Smoked To Perfection In Lakeland, Fl

Our Menus

See What's Smoking

Our Menu

Our Menu

Lunch, Dinner, and Holiday Specials

Our Menu

Our Menu

Lunch, Dinner, and Holiday Specials

Our Menu

Our Menu

Lunch, Dinner, and Holiday Specials

Catering & Events

Catering

Corporate Events and Special Occasions

Catering & Events

Catering

Corporate Events and Special Occasions

Catering & Events

Catering

Corporate Events and Special Occasions

Our Location

Location

Come Find Us At The Joinery

Our Location

Location

Come Find Us At The Joinery

Our Location

Location

Come Find Us At The Joinery

Serving Lakeland Daily

Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm

Serving Lakeland Daily

Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM
Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm
Max Miller Pit Master
Max Miller Blue Dog Craft Barbecue Pit Master
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Meet The Pitmaster

Max
Miller

Since my first introduction to the craft in 2015, cooking barbecue has completely consumed my life. It's a never-ending quest to get the smoke just right, the seasoning blends perfect, and sourcing the best cuts of meat possible. It's our mission to create quality, Texas-style barbecue in Central Florida and foster a community of BBQ enthusiasts in the Lakeland area.

Quality
In
Craft

Since 2017

Don't Take Our Word For It

Customer Reviews

Daniel Adler
★★★★★
Google Review

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.

Cody Burgess
★★★★★
Google Review

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.

Nat M
★★★★★
Google Review

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.

Sunny
★★★★★
Google Review

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.

Alexander Belussi
★★★★★
Google Review

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.

Anaza002
★★★★★
Google Review

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.