Orlando Florida, October 23, 2025
News Summary
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ has launched a new location at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida, offering a menu rich in slow-smoked Southern barbecue and a full bar. The expansive venue of 7,200 square feet accommodates 200 guests indoors and 60 on the outdoor patio, with the capacity to host larger events for over 500 guests. Notable menu items include Jumbo Chicken Wings, BBQ Nachos, and Carolina pulled pork sandwiches. The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with entertainment options, including arcade games and happy hour specials.
Orlando — Brother Jimmy’s BBQ has opened a new location at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. The restaurant brings a menu of slow-smoked Southern barbecue and a full bar to a 7,200-square-foot venue designed for dining, entertainment and private events.
Key details
This restaurant offers real Southern BBQ, slow-smoked dishes, and a full bar with unique beverages. The menu includes a variety of comfort foods, with specific offerings listed on the plate lineup to meet a broad set of tastes. Menu items featured at the location include Jumbo Chicken Wings, BBQ Nachos, St. Louis-style ribs, Fried chicken, Country catfish and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich.
The venue spans 7,200 square feet and has seating for 200 people indoors and 60 on the outdoor patio. The space is also equipped to host cocktail events for over 500 guests, positioning the location as a potential site for larger gatherings and catered events.
Hours, specials and entertainment
Happy Hour takes place from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, featuring drink specials and half-price appetizers. The restaurant includes entertainment options such as Pop-o-Shot basketball machines, a retro skee-ball machine and the World’s Biggest Pac-Man game. The atmosphere encourages sports viewing on big screens and outdoor dining.
Parking and access
Parking is available for free on the 4th to 7th floors of the adjacent parking garage. Additionally, valet parking is complimentary for all guests after 5 PM, located near Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, which may aid visitors arriving during evening hours.
Events and catering
The Orlando location will also serve as a venue for events and catering, with a layout and capacity intended to support private parties, cocktail receptions and group dining. With seating for 200 indoors and 60 on the outdoor patio and the capability to host cocktail events for over 500 guests, the space is configured for a range of event sizes.
Background and business context
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ originated in Manhattan in 1989 and is known for its North Carolina-style BBQ. The ICON Park opening continues the brand’s expansion into high-traffic entertainment districts while maintaining its focus on slow-smoked barbecue and Southern comfort-food offerings. The ICON Park location aims to fill a gap in the Orlando entertainment district for authentic Southern BBQ and the opening aligns with owner Mike Daquino’s vision of enhancing the dining landscape of the area.
Operational focus
Operational features emphasize a full-bar program and beverage offerings alongside the barbecue menu, plus entertainment and a sports-friendly environment. The combination of food, drinks, arcade-style games and large screens is designed to create a casual, social dining experience suited to both day and evening visits.
What to expect on a visit
Visitors will find a menu anchored in smoked meats and comfort items, a full bar, a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, family-style entertainment options, and parking or valet arrangements intended to simplify access for guests. The location’s event capacity and catering services provide additional options for group gatherings in the ICON Park entertainment district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where has Brother Jimmy’s BBQ opened?
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ has opened a new location at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida.
What type of food and drinks does the new location offer?
This restaurant offers real Southern BBQ, slow-smoked dishes, and a full bar with unique beverages.
What menu items are available?
The restaurant features a variety of comfort foods, including:
– Jumbo Chicken Wings
– BBQ Nachos
– St. Louis-style ribs
– Fried chicken
– Country catfish
– Carolina pulled pork sandwich
How large is the ICON Park venue and how many people does it seat?
The venue spans 7,200 square feet and seats 200 people indoors and 60 on the outdoor patio.
Can the restaurant host large events?
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ is equipped to host cocktail events for over 500 guests.
When is Happy Hour and what does it include?
Happy Hour takes place from 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, featuring drink specials and half-price appetizers.
What entertainment options are available at the restaurant?
The restaurant includes entertainment options such as:
– Pop-o-Shot basketball machines
– A retro skee-ball machine
– The World’s Biggest Pac-Man game
What parking is available for guests?
Parking is available for free on the 4th to 7th floors of the adjacent parking garage.
Is valet parking available?
Valet parking is complimentary for all guests after 5 PM, located near Brother Jimmy’s BBQ.
What is the origin of the Brother Jimmy’s BBQ brand?
Brother Jimmy’s BBQ originated in Manhattan in 1989 and is known for its North Carolina-style BBQ.
Will the Orlando location provide catering and host events?
The Orlando location will also serve as a venue for events and catering.
What atmosphere does the ICON Park location aim to create?
The restaurant atmosphere encourages sports viewing on big screens and outdoor dining.
What is the goal of the ICON Park opening?
The ICON Park location aims to fill a gap in the Orlando entertainment district for authentic Southern BBQ.
How does the opening relate to ownership vision?
The opening aligns with owner Mike Daquino’s vision of enhancing the dining landscape of the area.
Quick reference chart: Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | ICON Park in Orlando, Florida |
| Venue size | 7,200 square feet |
| Indoor seating | 200 people |
| Outdoor patio seating | 60 people |
| Event capacity | Cocktail events for over 500 guests |
| Happy Hour | 3 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday |
| Entertainment | Pop-o-Shot, retro skee-ball, World’s Biggest Pac-Man |
| Parking | Free on 4th to 7th floors of adjacent garage; valet complimentary after 5 PM |
| Brand origin | Originated in Manhattan in 1989; known for North Carolina-style BBQ |
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