Porkies BBQ

These are certain states we all know as BBQ States, FL ain't one and DeLand, FL isn't even the twinkling of a thought UNTIL you meet PorkiesBetween my partner and I, we had the ribs, sausage, brisket, chicken, chopped pork, green beans, baked beans, dirty potatoes, French fries, garlic bread and cornbread. Let's cover em one by one ---Sausage perfectly smoked, the skin still had a nice snapRibs fell right off the bone, wonderfully tenderChicken (if you read any of my other reviews you'll find I'm a self proclaimed chicken snob cause restaurants always kill it) skin wasn't too fatty, smoke and spice went all the way through the meat, could see the moisture still totally intact *chef's kiss*Chunked pork moist, Smokey, melts in mouthBrisket tender, good bark, dances on the tongueBaked beans brown sugar molasses base but now overly sweet, a lil bland (personally believe this is done on purpose) till you add and stir in the BBQ sauce of choiceGreen beans true Southern style with mix of pork and baconFrench fries, great crispy outer and soft center I just needed to add a lil more salt Dirty Potatoes not cooked to death, still had a lil snap in the skin, the smoke level, the spices ....I will be gathering all my chefy skills to attempt a recreation at homeGarlic bread OMG amazing, so much garlic, absolute perfection IMHOCornbread, never had anything like this, it was like a corn cupcake, soft, moist, buttery and an hour later still on my tongueSweet tea, true Southern style and near diabetes causing, wanted to steal the whole containerWe wished we had room for dessert but my 2 meat and my partners 3 meat had us each bringing home leftovers. The value for the money is stupendous. Love the decor, a number of giggles were had, the staff was super friendly. I don't know if we'll ever have the power to drive past and not stop in again.

Nestled in the heart of Deland, Porkies BBQ exudes southern charm and serves up some of the most mouthwatering barbecue delights in the Sunshine State. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with the aroma of slow-cooked meats and a cozy atmosphere.The ambiance at Porkies BBQ is as inviting as a backyard cookout with friends. With its rustic decor and cozy seating, it's the perfect spot to unwind and indulge in hearty comfort food. Whether you're dining solo, with family, or with a group of friends, you'll feel right at home at Porkies.While Porkies BBQ boasts many barbecue options, I found that the meat was mostly fatty and lacked the savory flavor I was hoping for. Although the menu offers classic choices like ribs, chicken, Turkey, Burgers, Briskets, and more, they fell short of my expectations in terms of taste and tenderness, the same goes with the mac-n-cheese--sad to say. However, I'm open to the possibility that it might have been an off day in the kitchen as I found myself to be the only patron in the restaurant, which added an unexpected element to the dining experience. This will not derail me. Therefore, I will go back again to ensure it was that one-off-day-maybe? Let see!

Great little placeGood fast serviceLots of choice and daily specials Many sauce optionsSweet Tea was amazingPrice very decent (many combo meals)Cornbread was fantastic (would have been better if it was warmed) Wish there was a place like this closer to us! We will return

Great little BBQ place with lots of atmosphere. Order at the window and they bring it out. Server was kind and friendly. The garlic bread and corn muffins are delicious. The ribs were also very good. The Mac and cheese was not warm and a bit too creamy. The dirty potatoes were different, I couldn't decide if I loved them or didn't like them. I would probably try different sides if I get back there. But I definitely would love to go back. They serve Pepsi products. There are a few tables outside.

Porkies is Alabama style BBQ, and it's by far the best spot in DeLand. The sole reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars is their sauces are some of the worst I've ever had. I've tried to like them on multiple visits. The 'cue is great and it deserves better sauce!!!

BBQ places are everywhere these days but Porkies was the 1st I visited after moving from SC to FL last August. I am absolutely wild for their ribs. And as for ambiance, well the signage above the door is insanely hilarious as it reads: "You can smell our butts a mile away." Clever! I love their Dirty Taters also. The staff are always friendly so service with a smile is standard there.

Excellently surprised and disappointed in myself for not visiting sooner. Was my mistake for thinking they were somehow related to Porkie's in Apopka but I was wrong.Firstly, I really enjoyed the brisket sandwich. Wasn't as smoked as I would have liked but was of prodigious portion and deliciously tender. All the sauces are fantastic. I Loved them all and that's not usually the case. Somebody's definitely on my flavor wavelength there Solid sides. Those dirty taters and sweet mashed were yummnnn. As was the sweet tea. Something special about good sweet tea. Everyone was friendly and nice. Very hospitable.We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the food. Deelicious!

Overall, I would have to say it's average at best. Had the pulled pork dinner. Meat was cold and not much flavor. Had the beans which were ok but again not much flavor or smokiness. My wife had the quarter chicken dinner. Same thing meat didn't have much flavor. Corn bread was ok as well as the garlic toast. One and done.

Something has happened to Porky's and not for the better. We visited several months ago and it was great. So great we were in town today and looked forward to another great lunch. We were disappointed. Now their pulled pork is pre-sauced not with a good bark, the collards and brunswick stew were flavorless. The brisket was dry. Service was good. But it is not the same. Unfortunate.

I visited on a Sunday and was blown away by the food and the warm, cheerful atmosphere created by the staff. I was so inspired that I wrote and produced a song for them, which they enjoyed. Dan, the cook, mentioned that the owner would love it and told me to let the owner know that I was promised a free meal. I never asked for this free meal; it was offered.However, when I returned today to claim the meal, one of the owners rudely refused to honor the offer. I paid for my meal, but the owner's attitude was so off-putting that I requested a refund before the food arrived and left.No matter how great the food might be, the unprofessionalism of ownership makes it impossible for me to recommend this restaurant to anyone.