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Food is how we show Live Oak we care
Family owned since 1995. Every plate is smoked low and slow, made from scratch, and served with a whole lot of heart.
From the pit to your plate
Ice-cold beer and smoked meat
Nothing pairs with a good BBQ plate like a cold beer. We've got you covered on both counts.
Feeding a crowd? We've got family packs.
Whether it's a family reunion, game day, or just a big Tuesday — grab a family pack and let us do the cooking.
Family owned, pit fired, Live Oak proud
Derrick's BBQ started with a simple belief: food isn't fuel — it's how you show your community that you care. Nearly thirty years later, that's still the only rule we cook by.
What our guests are saying
We went for our first time since moving here in Nov 2024.... and fully regret not going before. We ordered an appetizer of fried pickles and was a little sticker shocked at the price; however, when the order came out, it was about the size of 2 full orders at any other place - so big, we even got a
Jena Blocker
I eat here once every couple of weeks. The food is generally pretty darn good. Occasionally the ribs are lacking, not in taste but the cut of meat (this happens at all BBQ restaurants). The sliced meats (beef, pork and turkey) are all very good and usually moist. The smoked chicken is excellent as w
Joshua Sword
This was my first visit to Derrick's BBQ. Keirlynn was my server and she did a fine job. The pulled pork was an ample portion (sorry, I ate most of it before I took a picture!). The sides were piping hot and the green beans were bacon seasoned and delicious. The bake beans also had pork in them. The
Ray Miller
Uncle Steve and I loved our waitress! She is up in age, but fast, very friendly very knowledgeable about the menu! Chatted a little with us about what he and I were into. We had a laugh or two! Food was delicious and large portions! Prices were a little high to me being from Jacksonville and we were
homer leonard
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals do you serve?
We serve Lunch and Dinner
Where are you located?
We are located in Live Oak, FL at 1542 Ohio Ave S
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Live Oak, Slade, Padlock, Rixford, Houston, Starr, Dickert, Mercer, Suwannee County, Suwannee Springs, Pine Mount, Newburn, Fort Union, McAlpin, Falmouth, and Wellborn.
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