Experts' Choice Award Shorty's BBQ - Dadeland-South Dixie
11 expert reviews
“Sit at a picnic table, tuck a napkin in your shirt, and graze on barbecued ribs.”
– Rough Guide
Frommer's "A Miami tradition since 1951, this honky-tonk of a log cabin still serves some of the best ribs and chicken in South Florida." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you’re gonna make a mess of yourself, best do it by dribbling some smoky barbecue sauce on the long wooden picnic tables at this South Dade institution." Full review
Zagat3.7
""Roll up your sleeves" and "get down and dirty" gnawing on the "fall-off-the-bone" BBQ at these homegrown rib joints." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Many feel this long-time institution has the best barbecue in town, with particularly succulent ribs."
Gayot "This mecca for carnivores is teeming with mouthwatering American specialties that this family has been doing right since 1951." Full review
Miami New Times "Consistently good food at affordable prices is only part of the recipe for Shorty's success." Full review
Time Out "This friendly barbecue pit is a last vestige of pre-developed, pre-trendy Miami." Full review
Not For Tourists "Lick your neighbor's fingers at communal tables."
The Infatuation7.0
"The food itself is solid...their cole slaw, which comes with every BBQ platter, is one of our favorites in Miami: sweet, creamy, and seasoned with celery seeds. " Full review
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Whatever you order just make sure to ask for their vinegar sauce to slather over the meat. And do save room for a big slice of homemade key lime pie, which is custardy, intensely sweet, and mildly tart.
Frommer's "All the classics are here in heaping platters—smoky, tender ribs; pulled pork; brisket and chicken, all accompanied by sides such as fried green tomatoes, fried okra, coleslaw, sweet potatoes" Full review
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