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Smokemade Meats + Eats

  • CuisineTexas-style barbecue
  • CategoryBarbecue
  • VibeCasual, counter-service barbecue that can sell out
  • Price$ (about $15-30 USD per person)

Smokemade Meats + Eats at 1400 S Crystal Lake Drive in Orlando's Curry Ford West area is a barbecue restaurant that opened its first permanent location in March 2024 after operating as a food truck and pop-up. It is recognised as a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide Florida. Reported hours are limited, with shorter days midweek and longer service from Friday to Sunday, and barbecue places routinely sell out, so the safest approach is to arrive near opening.

Smokemade Meats + Eats at 1400 S Crystal Lake Drive in Orlando's Curry Ford West area is a barbecue restaurant that opened its first permanent location in March 2024 after operating as a food truck and pop-up. It is recognised as a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide Florida. Reported hours are limited, with shorter days midweek and longer service from Friday to Sunday, and barbecue places routinely sell out, so the safest approach is to arrive near opening. The location is a short drive south of downtown, so rideshare or a car is the practical way to get there. Expect roughly $15-30 per person.

Practical information for Smokemade Meats + Eats · Last updated September 2026
Price $ (about $15-30 USD per person)
Hours Reported as Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and Friday-Sunday 11:00 AM-7:00 PM, closed Monday-Tuesday; items can sell out, so confirm before visiting
Reservations No reservations expected; arrive early because barbecue can sell out
Address 1400 S Crystal Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32806

Signature dishes

  • Smoked brisket
  • Smoked meats by the pound

Good to know

Known for
Michelin Bib Gourmand barbecue restaurant that grew from a food truck and pop-up.

Location

1400 S Crystal Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32806

28.5256, -81.3435 View on map

Highlights

  • 2026 Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
  • Grew from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar restaurant in 2024
  • Barbecue served until sold out
  • Located in Curry Ford West

Tips for visiting

  • Arrive at opening on weekends.
  • Confirm hours at smokemade.com or +1 407-270-9199.
  • Plan a car or rideshare; it is outside the walkable downtown core.
  • Order by the pound for groups.

When to visit

Friday to Sunday near 11:00 AM for the full menu.

Accessibility

Check access details by phone at +1 407-270-9199 before visiting if a wheelchair, stroller or mobility aid is needed; steps, seating layout and restroom access are best confirmed with the venue.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Smokemade?

1400 S Crystal Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32806.

What are the hours?

Third-party listings show a short midweek schedule and longer Friday to Sunday hours. Confirm by phone.

Does it sell out?

Barbecue restaurants often do, so arrive early.