Barbecue – Orlando Citizen

Founded by Jesse James Jackson in 1987 and still family-run under his grandson, Jesse’s Rib Shack ranks No. 2 for barbecue in Orlando with a Net Score of 87.3 — on the strength of one smoker and the house Magic Sauce.

Reviews

November 14, 2026 Staff Reports

Ovation Bistro & Bar: Davenport’s Smokehouse of Record

In-house smoked brisket and ribs, a serious weekend brunch and a private dining room on US-27 — the family-owned restaurant the south corridor plans around.