Being from Dallas, I was raised on Texas BBQ. Our pride is in making brisket the old-fashion way with just wood, smoke, and time. Now that I live in Florida, I yearn for a “home-cooked” meal that evokes childhood memories. Here are a few of my favorite BBQ places in Sarasota where you can either dine-in, order take out from a growing number of delivery services, or cater a backyard BBQ.
Brick’s Smoked Meats is true to the Central-Texas “low and slow” way. It’s a favorite family eatery and a fun place to watch them prepare meals. There’s an open-air kitchen with a smoker called “Big Red.” Now, that’s real Texan! Their bar serves great whiskeys and tequilas. The big menu includes tasty smoked brisket and ribs, the Texas Trio Choice with three smoked types of meat, and great fish tacos. If you don’t love smoked meat, try the hand-cut steaks (Cowboy Rib-eye) or other non-smoked choices.
1528 State Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 993-1435 www.brickssmokedmeats.com
Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse is another great eatery. It’s Texas-style eating with a tinge of old Florida. The tasty menu includes a mouth-watering, slow-cooked brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork, southern fried chicken, PO-boys, and much more.
19 E Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34240 (941) 312-5969
www.stottlemyerssmokehouse.com/
Alpine Steakhouse. 4520 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 922-3797
Nancy’s BBQ, 14475 SR 70 E at Lorraine Rd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
(941) 999-2390 www.Nancy’sBarBQ.com