Best road-trip restaurants in Florida

$ · Daytona 500

Longtime pit-smoked BBQ joint near the Ocean Center with the same pitmaster since 1987. (Beachside)

$$ · Everglades National Park

Hickory-smoking on South Dixie Highway for over 60 years — old-Florida barbecue that predates most of modern Homestead. Ribs and brisket worth the detour between park entrances.

$$ · THE PLAYERS

Michelin Guide-recommended Southern BBQ joint and beer garden. (San Marco)

$$ · Overseas Highway (Florida Keys)

Bayside barbecue joint at MM 47.5 with its own dock, smoked meats, and a contender for best key lime pie in town.

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Mills 50 barbecue joint fusing traditional smoke with Latin and Asian flavors, praised for creative tacos and slow-smoked meats.