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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

28 of us descended on Artman’s (w/ reservations, of course) today for lunch and were overwhelmed with their efficiency and the quality of the food was outstanding. As our server took each order on his iPad, it went straight to the kitchen so they weren’t...exasperated and bombarded with 28 all at once. In the blink of an eye, we were served and the server knew exactly which meal went to each diner. The servers were attentive but not “in your face”. The location was quite a jaunt from our abodes but it was well worth the trip. We’ve been there before and shall return.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed February 4, 2023 via mobile

Artman’s Smokehouse is the best barbecue in the Leesburg/Ocala area. Prices are reasonable and servings are large. Anytime our senior softball team is playing a game in the area we enjoy stopping by for a great meal. They handle the extra crowd well and treat...us like regulars.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 21, 2023

Having just moved to the area my husband and I spotted this place and went in to give it a try. As soon as we entered we saw that the place was busy with the hum of people enjoying themselves. Here are the highlights of...the visit: Interior: Despite being busy with hardly an open seat, the floors and food area were clean - this might not seem like a big deal for some but I appreciated it. Staff: The staff were all so friendly and efficient. We ordered to go and despite how busy things were it's clear that this is a well-run operation with how quickly we were able to get our food packed up - including a separate bag of sauces, napkins and utensils. The food: Oh gosh, the food. DIVINE. We got "The Feast". The meats -ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken were all tender, incredibly juicy and well smoked. I appreciate that there was just enough seasoning to highlight how good the meat itself is without being aggressive or overdone. My husband raved about the ribs, for me the brisket was the winner. Both were amazing. The sides: I wanted to try a range so we got the mac and cheese - you have to get it, it's ridiculously good, as was the potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, corn casserole and collards. We also got a serving of jalapenos poppers and a couple of moinks. not a single thing was bad and I would greedily eat all of it again ^^ Value: Honestly I think it was a great value. We got a lot of food for eighty dollars - plus tip. The quality is amazing and the portions are generous. Honestly I can't praise this place enough but I hope I did it justice so you go and give it a try.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed November 27, 2022 via mobile

We went to eat our weekly lunch special of ribs. Normally the ribs are huge and very meaty today the ribs were about 4 inches long with maybe three bites of meat on them. We did complain and the waitress said she was sorry, but...this is what the supplier was sending them now. Very disappointed. We go at least once a week and I’ve never been disappointed before and I’ve always left full. I won’t be ordering the ribs again.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed August 19, 2022 via mobile

Great food! Started out with appetizer (moinks!) soo tasty. We both selected an "early bird" dinner. One chose the brisket w/fries, green beans, and Texas toast. The brisket was juicy, very flavorful. The other selection was pulled pork w/fries, sweet BBQ baked beans, and Texas...toast. The pulled pork had such a smokey flavor. Three different BBQ sauces were available. Everything was delicious. We'll definitely go back. Give this place a try, you'll be glad you did!!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 11, 2022 via mobile

Drove by here shortly after 1130 am and saw parking lot filling up…then remembered hearing of this place and always in a positive manner. Stopped in and place was bustling. Was seated promptly and offered menus and waters at same time. Waitress gave us her...sales pitch and we opted for the “papa’s special” so we could sample a little of everything as she said. We were brought a huge platter of food with 3 meats (brisket, pulled pork & chicken) and 3 sides that were all equally delicious. Not to mention the “moinks” that came as an appetizer. Got to try them! The brisket was phenomenal and we tried all 3 of their bbq sauces as well. A lot of food for two! I’d highly recommend this place if haven’t been here before. We’ll be back to try the dry rubbed ribs on our next visit.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 7, 2022

We were looking for a place to eat in the area that was pet-friendly (we had our Frenchie w/ us), and stumbled on this gem! We ate outside at one of the picnic tables, and the owner herself brought us menus and took our order....The place is family-owned and everyone is so friendly, but not intrusive! And the food... SO GOOD!! For appetizers, we ordered "Mama's Smoked Moinks" and "Fresh Smoked Jalapeños". We enjoyed this so much, we had a hard time sharing! The Moinks (meatballs wrapped in bacon with BBQ sauce) are so tender and savory, they run out! For food, I ordered the "2 Meat Combo" w/ brisket, pulled pork, coleslaw, collard greens, and a glass of cabernet. Every item was delicious, even the collard greens; which were the perfect level of salty! I had the best time having mouth-watering BBQ, sipping cabernet from a plastic cup, petting my dog, and chatting with real down-to-earth people! Last, but not least, I used the restroom. When I went inside, the place was packed; which makes it even more impressive how quickly the food came out! And the restroom was nice and clean! This, to me, is the real Florida, and I can't wait to go back!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed July 8, 2022

My wife and I arrived July 7th soon after opening. Self seated and were greeted warmly and had the specials explained right away. Crystal was fantastic along with the other staff. We had the 2 meat with brisket & pork and The New Papa's Special....Highly recommend Papa's Special as a meal for 2 people. We boxed up enough food for a couple more meals because we wanted to have their Blackberry Cobbler w/ ice cream for dessert. Not as good as their Pecan Cobbler but it was out of stock.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed June 21, 2022 via mobile

Best bar-b-que and love the brisket and sides. The early bird before 5 pm is a great deal! Love the corn casserole and the broccoli rice casserole. The cornbread is sweet and delicious! The bar-b-q sauce is tangy! Just love it!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 19, 2022

We have eaten here many, many times. Always good. However, on Father's day it was a great disappointment. Wife and I both had 1/2 slab of ribs. Ther were terrible. Incredibly salty and I like meat salted. They were tough and by no means fall...off the bone. Lastly, my wife said there was very little meat, mostly bones on hers. Perhaps it had to do with the holiday and being so busy but there is little excuse for serving food this bad.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 26, 2022

This place was recommended to us by our driver from the airport and several pool pals. We will definitely be back. Tori, our waitress was great. She was friendly, energetic and offered honest recommendations. We decided the New Papa's Special was a perfect way to...sample a wide variety of the menu. We were intrigued by the moinks - a cheese filled meatball wrapped in bacon - a great flavor combination and unique specialty. I would recommend everyone try them. My husband and I agreed, the brisket was definitely our favorite. We did like the pulled pork and chicken, but the brisket won our affections hands down. The baked beans were sweet and syrupy with a very nice flavor. The mayo based cole slaw was very fresh and crisp with a hint of sweetness. The collard greens were good, but were more like spinach than a hearty collard. My husband thought the garlic bread was unexpectedly exceptional, but the corn bread was a little dry, so he sauced it with some bbq sauce. We liked all three sauce options on the table - hot, sweet and tangy. We were told everything is made in house. I look forward to trying other sides and having more brisket. The restaurant was very clean, neat and offered great service. We thought it was a counter service restaurant and were very pleasantly surprised when Tori came to our table to take our order. Don't miss this hidden gem.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed May 22, 2022 via mobile

Visited twice. The food is good although the meat tends to be dry. You'll need the sauces. A bit pricey for what it is. We enjoyed it

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed May 19, 2022 via mobile

Hand's down the best barbaque I've ever eaten in the past three months I've been there probably 15 time's and every time just as good as the last and the waitress always make you feel at home take your friends or family you won't be...disappointedMore

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed February 6, 2022 via mobile

Excellent service, large servings of moist, tender meats. We had Grammys special and it was enough for us to share with leftovers for dinner. Tried the moink’s (mixture of pepper jack cheese, beef and sausage wrapped in bacon) as an appetizer and loved them. Finished...up with fabulous peach cobbler and ice cream. Yum!More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed January 5, 2022

Crystal's warm exuberance was most appropriate for the excellent food Artman's serves. Although the prices have increased, the value is without question. Fried green tomatoes with a snappy bleu cheese dip was a great start. Next the immense, moist, delicious pulled pork sandwich with sweet...smoky baked beans that were almost dessert. The small portion of chicken was flavorful and moist. Star of the show were the collard greens. Everything was exceptional. Everything except the filthy ceiling grates (see photo).More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Everything sure looks and tastes real to me! Give it a try . . . it will become your favorite BBQ restaurant in The Villages area.
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  • Value: 4.5