It’s great to have had over 7.5 million people read my reviews, and I believe that at least a million BBQ LOVERS will read this one. My wife and I detoured from our route back home just to try out Big Lee’s BBQ in Ocala, FL. I ordered the brisket and burnt ends with a couple of ribs, Mac n cheese, and fried okra. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich and fries.
This was some of the most tender and moist meat I’ve ever had. Although I’m a strong smoke flavor BBQ lover, I enjoyed the mild to medium smoke, which I assume is to satisfy the masses, because it was standing room only and a steady influx of hungry people.
The fixings were good, and the peace cobbler too, but the BBQ was GREAT! We live almost three hours from this establishment, but it will be worth the drive just to get a chance to eat some more of this delicious BBQ. Go Get You Some!
Stacy Williams
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January 19, 2026
If someone is serious about dining with friends or solo, the food here is soooo good. The videos are real. We met a lady who drove from SC to Ocala, FL for this meal. We drove 2 hours (Jacksonville, FL). We almost bought everything. Unfortunately, they sold out of the sausage before we could get there. It just means I must go back, and hopefully I will remember to ask for my military discount (lol). I even ordered food to go. We did not finish the family meal, but we did talk about how juicy the meat was and how we looked forward to eating the to go order later in the day or the next day as leftovers.
Raul DLS
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June 21, 2026
I was very disappointed with my Father’s Day visit to Big Lee’s BBQ.
We came specifically for the barbecue chicken, but they were already out. So I ordered the brisket instead. Unfortunately, they were also out of mac & cheese, corn, and bread rolls. The cashier never mentioned they were out of bread, so my platter came with no bread at all. When my wife asked about it, they handed us a hamburger bun instead.
The side choices with the brisket were also disappointing. The mac & cheese with brisket mix was not a good pairing at all—I ended up throwing the entire cup away.
My son ordered a hamburger and said it tasted just like the burgers they serve at school. He was expecting something with much more flavor, especially from a barbecue restaurant.
I understand that restaurants can run out of items, especially on a busy holiday, but customers should be informed before ordering so they can decide if they still want the meal. Overall, this visit was a letdown, especially on Father’s Day.
Tim Lovingood
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March 01, 2026
The wife and I took a little road trip down to Ocala. It was an 1 1/2 hours just to eat at Big Lee's. I had warned her that if the line was out the door, I wasn't going to wait and be prepared to eat somewhere else. We arrived a little after 12 on a Saturday and was surprised to see that while busy, the line was moving at a pretty good pace. Several of the employees spoke to us and were friendly as we waited. The cashier was exceptional and helped us order. My wife order the pulled pork sandwich with corn nuggets and I got the brisket and burnt ends with beans and fried okra. We found a seat outside and waited for a few minutes. I didn't get the ladies name, but she brought us our food and was so helpful. From the first bite I could tell that this was quality bbq! Although to sauces were excellent, it didn't even need them. This was some of the best bbq I've ever eaten and I'm not exaggerating! I was so good we decided to get a rack of ribs, Big Lee's tea, peach cobbler and Biscoff cheesecake to take home! The food was so good and the services was just as good. I hope that in the future they expand and open more locations closer to us. We will definitely make another trip in the future!
Casual Explorer
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April 25, 2026
Great barbecue! Smash burger was delicious. Friendly staff. Wanted to rate it a 5, but there was no BBQ sauce on our table. Grabbed a squeeze bottle of sauce from a vacant table and it was plugged. The restroom was out of paper towels. A bit disappointing as it was not busy. Again food was delicious and we will be back soon.
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It’s great to have had over 7.5 million people read my reviews, and I believe that at least a million BBQ LOVERS will read this one. My wife and I detoured from our route back home just to try out Big Lee’s BBQ in Ocala, FL. I ordered the brisket and burnt ends with a couple of ribs, Mac n cheese, and fried okra. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich and fries. This was some of the most tender and moist meat I’ve ever had. Although I’m a strong smoke flavor BBQ lover, I enjoyed the mild to medium smoke, which I assume is to satisfy the masses, because it was standing room only and a steady influx of hungry people. The fixings were good, and the peace cobbler too, but the BBQ was GREAT! We live almost three hours from this establishment, but it will be worth the drive just to get a chance to eat some more of this delicious BBQ. Go Get You Some!
If someone is serious about dining with friends or solo, the food here is soooo good. The videos are real. We met a lady who drove from SC to Ocala, FL for this meal. We drove 2 hours (Jacksonville, FL). We almost bought everything. Unfortunately, they sold out of the sausage before we could get there. It just means I must go back, and hopefully I will remember to ask for my military discount (lol). I even ordered food to go. We did not finish the family meal, but we did talk about how juicy the meat was and how we looked forward to eating the to go order later in the day or the next day as leftovers.
I was very disappointed with my Father’s Day visit to Big Lee’s BBQ. We came specifically for the barbecue chicken, but they were already out. So I ordered the brisket instead. Unfortunately, they were also out of mac & cheese, corn, and bread rolls. The cashier never mentioned they were out of bread, so my platter came with no bread at all. When my wife asked about it, they handed us a hamburger bun instead. The side choices with the brisket were also disappointing. The mac & cheese with brisket mix was not a good pairing at all—I ended up throwing the entire cup away. My son ordered a hamburger and said it tasted just like the burgers they serve at school. He was expecting something with much more flavor, especially from a barbecue restaurant. I understand that restaurants can run out of items, especially on a busy holiday, but customers should be informed before ordering so they can decide if they still want the meal. Overall, this visit was a letdown, especially on Father’s Day.
The wife and I took a little road trip down to Ocala. It was an 1 1/2 hours just to eat at Big Lee's. I had warned her that if the line was out the door, I wasn't going to wait and be prepared to eat somewhere else. We arrived a little after 12 on a Saturday and was surprised to see that while busy, the line was moving at a pretty good pace. Several of the employees spoke to us and were friendly as we waited. The cashier was exceptional and helped us order. My wife order the pulled pork sandwich with corn nuggets and I got the brisket and burnt ends with beans and fried okra. We found a seat outside and waited for a few minutes. I didn't get the ladies name, but she brought us our food and was so helpful. From the first bite I could tell that this was quality bbq! Although to sauces were excellent, it didn't even need them. This was some of the best bbq I've ever eaten and I'm not exaggerating! I was so good we decided to get a rack of ribs, Big Lee's tea, peach cobbler and Biscoff cheesecake to take home! The food was so good and the services was just as good. I hope that in the future they expand and open more locations closer to us. We will definitely make another trip in the future!
Great barbecue! Smash burger was delicious. Friendly staff. Wanted to rate it a 5, but there was no BBQ sauce on our table. Grabbed a squeeze bottle of sauce from a vacant table and it was plugged. The restroom was out of paper towels. A bit disappointing as it was not busy. Again food was delicious and we will be back soon.