Johnson Barbeque

Johnson Barbeque is a catering business in Plant City, FL, located at 1407 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The neighborhood restaurant serves classic southern dishes, including pit barbeque, steak specials, real-deal sandwiches, famous BBQ tacos, salads, and sides. It holds a 4.60 rating based on customer reviews.

The Johnson family tradition of barbeque in Plant City began over 60 years ago. In 1954, Elton Johnson started slow-smoking pork shoulders out of his gas station-turned-restaurant. A hard-working man from Alabama who began working after the third grade, Elton opened the gas station after his second son, Freddy, was born. He initially sold sandwiches and cold drinks for a dime. As business grew, he added a smoker, a fryer, and more seats, eventually leaving the gas station business. His restaurant became known throughout central Florida for authentic, un-pretentious, traditional Southern food made with fresh vegetables and slow-roasted meats. Elton and Grandma Johnson built the guest experience with their own hands, and Elton remained driven to learn and provide for his family well into his nineties.

The restaurant operates Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM and is closed on March 2, 2026. Specific menu offerings include a Weekend Ribeye Dinner Special available Friday and Saturday after 5 pm, featuring a 14oz smoked ribeye with a tossed house salad and baked potato. Taco Tuesday offers a four-taco meal deal with flour tortillas, homemade pico de gallo, chipotle-bbq sour cream, iceberg lettuce, cheddar and jack cheese, and grilled onions. Children 10 and under eat free Monday through Thursday after 5 pm with the purchase of one adult entree, dine-in only. Catering inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

Johnson Barbeque is known for its positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it. The long-standing family tradition and authentic southern cuisine make Johnson Barbeque a notable dining and catering option in Plant City.

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