About

Today the restaurant remains a piece of South Florida’s glorious history, a nostalgic and delicious landmark next door to Datran Center Skyscrapers, and the southern end of MetroRail, all just a block from Dadeland shopping center, as well as four other locations throughout South Florida.

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We’re honored to be South Florida’s Favorite BBQ Since 1951

Awards & Reviews

Awards & Reviews

Incredible bar-b-q beef sandwiches...tasty sauces...we always end up well-fed and happy... you can get as dirty as you want and nobody minds...totally casual.

The Lilaguide: Baby-Friendly Miami & Ft. Lauderdale

Yee-haw!” holler born-again hillbillies when they dig into the heavenly ribs with thick, smoky sweet sauce and butter-drenched corn on the cob served at this legendary local BBQ trio with a Broward branch. All sport the same fun Western decor as the circa-1951 South Miami original in which you'll dine on communal picnic tables equipped with rolls of paper towels, and though they ain't fancy, the vittles sure are affordable.

Zagat Survey

The best of South Florida BEST BARBEQUE! If you want to pick up the best barbeque in South Florida, then you have to try Shorty's on South Dixie Highway.

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