Essie Mae's Old South BBQ

"Every year I look forward to coming to Lake Okeechobee for fishing and this BBQ! I can honestly say that I’ve never had anything here that wasn’t great, and I think I’ve tried it all! Friendly service, decent price, and big portions. Love it!"

"We got jerk chicken and brisket with potatoe salad and cabbage. It was soooo awesome!! The best food out of a food truck we have tried yet!!!! You do not know what you are missing if you don't try this place!!!!! The Best BBQ So far we have tried around this area or around our home area. Yall gotta stop by !!!!!!!!! Plus worth every penny you pay for it:-) and yes they are open in the food truck!!!!"

"Had A Bad First Experience . Decided To Go Again For a Second Time A Few Months Later & Was Disappointed Again . The Mac & Cheese Is Terrible & Bland To Cost So Much . The Ribs Are SUPER Tender But No Seasoning . The Baked Beans Taste Straight From A Can , Just Heated Up . I Also Got a side of potatoe Salad And The Potatoes Are Not Done . They Are hard And Starchy . Hoping They Can Work Out The Few Kinks So They Can Cherish In business . But For This To Be South Bar B Q . You Would Hope For More Seasoned And Cooked Food"

"Food was good. We went I. For a quick appetizers. They have limited menu, so we just shared a pork sandwich plate with 2 sides $12.95 slaw and cabbage both delicious. Strawberry lemonade too. They just opened April 1st, so still new, but doing great. Loved the decor too."

"Finally had the opportunity to eat at this restaurant. Took forever to eat here because they are legit never open. This is a huge reason this town struggles to keep a restaurant in business. People get frustrated and never know when they can go. So they go to a restaurant that is consistent with the hours. The hours on google are not accurate btw. The food is very mediocre. Everything but the meat is purchased from Wal Mart in the plastic cups. At least that is what it taste like. I could be wrong on that but it taste like it. Reply to owner: agreed. We all have a choice. Which was my point in this post. My comment about Wal Mart was an opinion. The sides taste just like the sides you can get from wal mart in the see through plastic cups. You follow people around in wal mart? I would highly recommend getting your hours in order. I’ve talked to so many people that are so excited about eating at the new restaurant in moore haven. But every single time they go it’s closed. You think I’m taking low shots but I want to see you guys be a success. Sometimes that means dropping your pride and taking a hit and fixing things. Keep the faith :)"