Rashad Jones BBQ

Big Lee’s BBQ, based in Ocala, is a family-owned restaurant company known for smoked meats, sandwiches, and barbecue classics with heaping sides. Rashad Jones, along with his wife Patrice, established the barbecue business in 2014, named after his wife's uncle, Leon Archie--nicknamed “Big Lee,” the inspiration behind the duo’s business. A loyal fan base grew in a short span of time and just two short years after opening, Big Lee’s BBQ attracted the attention of Food Network star Guy Fieri’s show, Guy’s Big Project. After winning the competition, Rashad landed his own show, Eat, Sleep, BBQ where he traveled the country in search of down-home authentic meats and unexpected ways of using them. Big Lee’s BBQ has earned many accolades including a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Big Lee’s quality barbecue is only cooked on handmade, custom fabricated, stick burners, a process that takes time and special attention —and delivers the very best results!