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UNCLE RODNEY'S RIBHOUSE

5217 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL
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Ranked #48 of 1,340 restaurants in Tampa
Cuisines: Barbecue
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omaha
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

If you've grown up with BBQ that uses "a great rub", then you haven't experienced REAL BBQ yet. There's nothing artificial about this place. The meat is smoked with a variety of woods that create the best ribs I've ever had, and pulled pork, and beef. The baked beans have pulled pork meat added to them (at least they've had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

Great ribs + the very best collard greens this humble creature has ever eaten Tasty and generous portions. The establishment is true it's roots - simple and down-home. No fru-fur at this locality. You might pass on by if you didn't know better. Rodney is well known among the locals for great ribs.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012 via mobile

Ribs were awesome and so was Rodney! Sides were not up to par based on the ribs served. Greens had no flavor and the cole slaw tasted like they were purchased from a chain store... Overall a great little dive and I'll be back for more...

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Tampa, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

I found this place just driving down McDill one day for lunch about 2 years ago and noticed all this smoke billowing out from this little place so I decided to stop and give it a try. The place is just a small house with a large screened in patio serving as the dining area and old patio furniture seving... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

Looking for the best bbq in the Tampa Bay area? Uncle Rodney's is the place! I've tried just about every bbq place in the area and none compare to Uncle Rodneys. The food is amazing, especially the ribs. I've also had the pork, chicken, and sausage and all were fresh and tasty! The sides are also very good, especially the... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012

This place is off the beaten path but well worth making the effort. It is not a fancy place and my family was a little hesitant to even go inside based on the outside appearance but the smell of barbecue lured them inside to give it a try. This place is the real deal. Real wood smoked pork. We tried... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Uncle Rodney's has the best BBQ around! You will not be disappointed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

It's just all good. Pulled pork is my fav with collard greens. The baked beans are the best ever.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This is one of those restaurants that you read about, and IF you are lucky enough to find out where it is located you will NOT be disappointed. It is off the beaten path, but worth the search. Entering the shop you are "greeted" by a crusty man who asks - "Is this your first time here?" We answered "yes".... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011 via mobile

I stopped by Uncle Rodney's today for some ribs. I ordered a 3 bone rib section, wondering if it was going to be enough to fill me up. OMG, they were so big and meaty, I could only eat one. There was the best smoky wood flavor that permeated the meat...very tender and tasty. I wrapped the rest up for... More

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