St. Vic's Smoke Shack

Awesome Q! Picked it up before the 2022 Citrus Bowl and it was the talk of the tailgate. Brisket was outstanding! Had family at the game from TX and they were impressed with the brisket and all the tasty sides. People at Vic’s were so kind and held back enough for us after selling out earlier in the day. They also checked on me the following morning to see if everyone enjoyed. They really care about their customers. It’s my go to anytime, I need Q in the O.

So I read the reviews, pulled up and saw the cute little place and smelled the smoke. And I wanted to love this place. Sadly I didn't. Admittedly I cook a lot of bbq myself so I'm very picky. I got a half rack of ribs and a pound of brisket, no sides. The ribs were a little tough and chewy and the brisket was a little roast beefy. Not a huge smoke flavor even though they are cooking on an offset. Brisket had a slight aftertaste. The sauces were both okay. But one note. No complexity of flavor. All in all, acceptable bbq with a cool atmosphere and really nice people! I wouldn't avoid it, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again.

My pulled pork sandwich was excellent and piled high. It was moist and tender, and really didn't need anything on it. The BBQ sauces were great, I had to stop myself from eating them straight from the cups. The beans were served cold which surprised me, but they had a good flavor. They definitely have mustard and hot sauce in them, but not overpowering. The macaroni and cheese was good, but had what I assume was smoked cheese on the top. It was tough to bite through so I peeled it off and ate the rest. I'll definitely be back to try the brisket. If it's as good as the rest, I'll be eating here weekly.

Best in Orlando, actually best in the entire USA! This was made with love! Best flavors all around! Best mac and cheese and collard greens I have ever had! Best pulled park, best sauces! Damn I’m impressed!!! So glad you are now in the College Park Packing District area!!!! The lunch special was amazing, thank you so much for offering that!!!!

This place is hands down the best BBQ in Orlando. Get there early. The brisket runs out fast. I was the last order of brisket and they were only open for an hour!! Next time I'll preorder. The sauces are on point and the sides are great. I ordered a slab of ribs, a pound of brisket and a pound of pork and the family (of 4) had dinner and lunch for almost a week! Wish they were open other days but that's probably what makes them the hidden gem that they are.