By far the best BBQ that I have had while traveling in Florida in the Tampa Bay area is a place that goes by the name of Jazzy's BBQ.

The places looks like it should be condemned and torn down by the Board of Health, however on the inside the place is pure Heaven! The restaurant interior is nothing to write home about, but the food is well worth sharing with family and friends. It's owned by an older Black gentleman and is operated by himself and his family.

The food is prepared the way BBQ should be slow cooked in a real open brick pit with choice wood only, no gas here baby. They make their own fresh Summer Sausage that will knock your socks off. The ribs are tender and tasty as is the pulled Pork and Beef BBQ. The roast chicken is to die for too. Be sure to get the home cooked BBQ Beans and Slaw, WOW!

If you wish to partake of the great food, might I suggest the plate that goes by the name of "The King of Kings", this is a sample of everything they have, there is more than enough food for 2 people on this one plate, trust me!

The place is located about 15 minutes from TPA so if you have a layover of a few hours you can make it there and back in less than an hour. To get there go North on Veterans Highway to West Waters Avenue, take the ramp going East, IMMEDIATELY get to the left turn lane at the first light, do a U-Turn and pull straight into the gravel paking lot. Just look for the cars and smell of burning hickory wood from the fire.

Enjoy!