Orlando Sentinel: 2017 Orlando Sentinel Best Bets Winners

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Best BBQ

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

When you find a hickory wood pit smoker at the forefront of every location, you know the barbecue has got to be good. From their fall-off-the-bone rack of ribs and traditional meats to the more unique menu items found on their menu, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit knows how to think outside the grill. Mouth-watering options include their Butcher Tacos, barbecue’s take on the traditional Mexican favorite, the hearty Westerner Sandwiches, Texas-sized creations packed between two massive slices of bread, and Smoke Stacks, including a mac and cheese topped with slow-smoked brisket. Their Tailgate Party Pack is a proven favorite among sports fans while the pecan pie gives in to sugar cravings with its buttery crust and toasted pecans. With local favorites like the slow-smoked and rubbed pork, fried okra and giant baked potatoes, there’s something here to satisfy every type of carnivore.

Orlando Area Locations: Lake Nona and Oviedo

Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

dickeys.com

Finalists:

4 Rivers: 4rsmokehouse.com

Sonny’s: sonnysbbq.com