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Is Big Lee's BBQ Still Open? Update (Ocala, FL)

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As of September 2026, Big Lee's BBQ is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Yelp ·
Secondary source
mybigleesbbq.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp business listing for Big Lee's at the 2611 SW 19th Avenue Rd address, updated May 2026, showed posted hours and no closure notice.

  • Season / episode Season 37, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 2611 SW 19th Avenue Rd #100, Ocala, FL 34471

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Lee's BBQ in the episode "A World of Meat," which aired March 31, 2023 (S37E4), highlighting the restaurant's smoked barbecue. Big Lee's is a barbecue restaurant at 2611 SW 19th Avenue Rd in Ocala. A Yelp listing for that address, updated May 2026, showed posted weekly hours, closed Monday and open Tuesday through Sunday, and carried no closure notice. The restaurant's own site, mybigleesbbq.com, blocked automated browsing but remains indexed with an active online store page and a linked Facebook page. A separate Yelp page for a barbecue business under a similar name at a different Ocala address, 3925 SE 45th Ct, is marked permanently closed; that location does not match the address tied to this restaurant. No dated source was found indicating a closure at the 19th Avenue Road location.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 37, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
A World of Meat
What was featured
smoked barbecue and comfort sides
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Big Lee's BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Lee's BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Big Lee's BBQ is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Big Lee's BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Lee's BBQ in the episode "A World of Meat," which aired March 31, 2023 (S37E4), highlighting the restaurant's smoked barbecue. As of September 2026, Big Lee's BBQ is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Big Lee's BBQ located?

2611 SW 19th Avenue Rd #100, Ocala, FL 34471. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Lee's BBQ?

Season 37, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 31, 2023. The episode is titled “A World of Meat”.

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Address
2611 SW 19th Avenue Rd #100, Ocala, FL 34471
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
mybigleesbbq.com

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