Smitty's Smokin BBQ & Brisket

2811 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield
(661) 903-8757

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Marie Herrera

Wow! I’m gluten-free, and everything on the menu was GF. The mac and cheese, the homemade desserts, the BBQ sauce—everything. We ordered the meat trio, and every part of it was fantastic. We’re just passing through, and I’m honestly sad I don’t live here.” The owners were so hospitable .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Endre Ahmer

Very friendly and proud staff and owner.
I really wish I could rate the food higher, but unfortunately it does not hold up to “real” BBQ standards at all. I had the trio plate + halv a rack of ribs. Sides were fries and Mac and cheese.
The brisket was nicely cooked, but all the meat and all the sides were surprisingly bland and tasteless. Ribs were very over cooked to the point where the meat had hardened… Discovered later that all meats are cooked on pellet smokers which in most cases would explain the lack of flavor.
Spent a total of about 75$ on the meal.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Gregory Hahn

quality pulled pork, family owned and operated, they cater, 10 years at this location.

cheesecake with no flour, no sugar, no dairy, and it tastes excellent! made right here by the owner!

omg, get the pastrami! owner gave me a sample. it takes them 32 days to make it. Pastrami does not get any better than this.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

TheNickelbeee

Ah-mazing! I have tried every bar-Q place in town and I only like these guys or Salty's. Favorite thing are the baked potatoes with brisket w/ extra meat. You can't go wrong with their pies or cakes. I love this community and these guys give back in full.
P.s. Buy tickets when the do Veterans Day Breakfast. Its only once a year, it's so good. I buy a ton so I can have left overs.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thomas Bongiovi

Love this place and the homemade everything

Tabatha Vanhoozen

Walked in not knowing what to expect going based on reviews and I’ll say Donna ! She’s incredibly kind and made me and my man feel sooo welcomed and appreciated that big time . 10/10 glad we can . Give it a try worth it .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Azra Joy

Stopped by to grab a meal on my lunch break in the late afternoon and was immediately greeted by Smitty and Donna upon entering. Because I chose to dine in, they took my order at a table instead of the counter and also brought my drink and meal over to me directly. Both folks were very friendly and made conversation with me before, during, and after my meal. I was the only customer at the time, so it was a very short wait for my order, but they did not compromise on the freshness whatsoever.

I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with sides of mac and cheese and bacon green beans. They got to my table at the perfect temperature for me to dig in immediately. If you’re someone who likes their food on the saltier side, you’ll want to make use of the salt shaker at the table, and I appreciated that I had some control over that aspect. Also added an apple pie to go when I was paying for my food afterward and am happy to report it heated up nicely at home.

Overall very pleased with the meal. An alternative to fast food when you want something quick but don’t want the sluggish feeling you can get after eating something from a major chain. Will have to come back to try their bacon burger special on Tuesdays.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drew Brichford

Drove all the way over here on Saturday at 5pm to them being closed. Both Google and the front door says open.

Service: 1

Nathaniel Wood

Amazing bbq so tender and delicious highly recommended the service was really good to on top of everything

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marsue Williams

Love the Family feel of the Restaurant. Love The owner and her husband. She makes all deserts without flour and sugar.You will be surprised her pie crust are made with Chic peas,can't tell at all.The pies and cakes are delicious ,Their Pastrami was the best I'd ever eaten.MarSue

Xavier Ferraiuolo

Got the trio meal and two people were able to get filled on it it was absolutely amazing and the staff were some of the nicest people I’ve ever met would recommend 10/10 times just can’t say enough good things about this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Tri-Tip

Jacob Hernandez

First time ever eating here, the customer service was fantastic! Ordered the brisket sandwich, their brisket is smoked for 16 hours and there’s no doubt that it wasn’t. Sandwich was absolutely amazing!!! Also had there German chocolate cheese cake, it’s made in house in the absolute cleanest ingredients imaginable. No sugar, no flour, just clean pure ingredients!!! It was absolutely incredible.

Patrick Vargas

Friendly service and delicious !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

robert keel

Went and grabbed mac and cheese and honestly it was blane no flavor to the mac and cheese and then to find a hair made me less hungry. Just because the people who work there are nice. Food safety and taste is important and honestly didnt feel right about writing this but when i found the hair i had to, out of concern of possibly more health code violations

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Valery Blanco

Donna and Smitty make you feel at home! Delicious, delicious, delicious! EVERYTHING is so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pastrami, Ribs, Sandwich, BBQ, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Potato Salad, Tri-Tip

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