Johnston’s Southern Style Restaurant 1480 West Washington Street, Monticello, FL 32344

"I had the chance to go to Johnston's twice during a recent visit to Monticello, and the food was incredible! I almost have to recommend going on a Friday, as that is seafood day and the fried gulf shrimp I had were great, and a really big portion! I say almost because the brisket I had the next day was absolutely as good, and the ribs were wonderful, both complimenting the house-made barbecue sauces really well. They had lots of side options, and while mac and cheese is a sure winner every time, don't sleep on the baked beans! They're slow-simmered with pulled pork and they just melt. Make sure to ask if they have any desserts from Lil Fig Cafe on offer! I had the cheesecake and it was INCREDIBLE. Fluffy, but rich and tender, and needed no fancy toppings to make it absolutely delicious! I will be back for sure next time I swing through town!"

"My buddy & I have been to Johnston's Southern Style restaurant(bbq) in Monticello, Florida 12 times(once a month). Each time we there BBQ was perfect!. Not TODAY, There must be new owners, there was a hot bar, they where closing at 3pm. The website said 5pm. The pulled pork was very, very dry Mac & cheese had no flavor, the biscuits where hard as a rock, the greens & black eye peas where good. WE Drive 50 miles to Awesome Bbq- but today was a big disappointment!. I will give you 1 star for the cooked vegetables. Come on Johnston's Southern Style Restaurant, get your act together!"

"I'd eaten at their little shack a few times for lunch when working before they opened the sit down place, I was excited to see they'd been doing well enough to expand. I took the wife and kids and everything was great, prices were reasonable (as much as they can be these days), and everything was delicious. The fish and burger were great, the pulled pork was good (I make decent smoked pulled pork; my wife ordered that and she's hard to impress), the fried pickles were great. My wife didn't love the mac and cheese, but she didn't realize it was a casserole style, I thought it was good. I can't wait to go back. (We had already started eating some of the food when I snapped the pics, the portions are better than they appear.)"

"My first time eating at this place and I have to say the food was delicious. We ordered two hamburger with fries and a Philly cheese steak. We also ordered their fried pickles and fried mushrooms and oh my goodness it was all cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was inviting and cheerful and our server was super sweet. In my honest opinion, we need more restaurants like this one. I will definitely be returning."