Carter's BBQ - Lake Wales

American, Barbecue, Lunch
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Carter's BBQ

Carter's BBQ
4.1 / 5 (333 reviews)

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Carter's presents a blend of Southern charm and culinary delights, drawing mixed reactions from diners. While many rave about the welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and the rustic picnic setting under mature oaks, others express dissatisfaction with the food, citing a lack of authentic soul food flavors. From burnt peach cobbler to disappointing portion sizes, guests have voiced a desire for more heart in the dishes. Nevertheless, some visitors appreciate the decent offerings, including praised lemonade and well-prepared pulled pork. Overall, Carter’s remains a place of potential, boasting a warm environment, though the food quality is inconsistent.

Last update: 13.02.2026 from: Joseph

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★ 4.1 / 5 from 333 reviews
joseph-dadiego
13.02.2026

Just moved down from maine, ordered ribs(thin) with 1/2chicken, collard greens and fried okra. Potato salad, the flavor

richard-perdue
13.02.2026

Good ribs. Good pork sandwich. Collards not so. Yams good. Fries where better than most. I'd go back. A little pricey but more food than i could eat.

dont-mind-me-3
13.02.2026

Drove past this place for over a year and never stopped to try them out. Wow! This place is excellent. Hands down some of the best roasted chicken in Central Florida. If you’re a foodie like me you’ll be looking for the next opportunity to try more of their dishes.

stephen-harwell
23.09.2023

The worst rib tips I have ever eaten. Salty, overcooked dried out nothings . Carter's tried to blame it on how long GrubHub came to pick it up.

lee-wiggins
23.09.2023

The food is good, however, making phone contact can be difficult. You get voicemail telling you to order online. Prices increase with society, of course. I was disappointed with the pineapple upside down cake. It turned out to be a muffin with a cherry and a little pineapple. That aside the food is good.

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The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

The restaurant also takes the common credit cards.

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