a month ago
10/5 stars if I could! If you’re anywhere near Homestead, Shiver’s BBQ is absolutely worth the stop. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by the smell of smoked meat, and you know you’re in for something special. It’s a quaint little place with community-style picnic table seating indoors, and you can tell it gets busy during peak hours. The staff treated us like family from the moment we walked in and made us feel right at home. I ordered the baby back ribs and brisket, and both were outstanding. The collard greens were hands down the best I’ve ever had, and the sweet potato soufflé was just as memorable. Even the Texas toast was incredible—I don’t usually talk about bread, but this stuff was fire! The drinks were served in large cups, and the sweet tea was absolutely perfect. Dinner for two came to about $78, which might seem a little high at first, but quality barbecue isn’t cheap, and every dollar was worth it. The portions were generous, everything was fresh, and this was easily one of the best barbecue meals I’ve had. We were so full we almost skipped dessert, but I’m glad we didn’t. The homemade Key lime pie was the best we had during our entire trip to the Keys. It was smooth, creamy, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of Key lime flavor, and unlike some of the others we tried, it wasn’t gritty at all. It was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. We’ll absolutely be back the next time we’re in South Florida.
