BenSmokin BBQ

1120 N Palm Ave, Fresno
(559) 387-0942

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Timothy Robertson

Have been here a few times, the food and service are always 10-10

Allison Wood

Love this place! It’s the best BBQ in town. We use them for birthday parties and baby showers and will definitely keep coming back. :)

Juan Bustamante

Amazing BBQ. we have tried the pulled pork sandwich, pulled chicken sandwich, the burritos, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, beans, and onion rings. All the food was good and the owner and staff came out to make sure we were enjoying the food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dmac

Im going to be nice and say it was ok. The meats yes decent. The side no the absolute worst mac n cheese I have ever had. I don't think there was even cheese in it. I may try one more time to see if it was an off day. But it's hard to come back to that.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Reviewing Stuff

Brisket was really good. But it was a very small portion. Sides were not good; mac n cheese, 3 meat chili, cole slaw. I threw the sides away after attempting a few bites. All were very bland. Idk who is in charge of the flavors of the sides, but they really need to work on their recipes. So, was it worth the price? Not if the sides are trash, which they were. $20 for 7 small slices of brisket. Small, like 3 inch in length.

Suzie Robinson

Food is delicious (ALWAYS) customer service is superb!! Been there many times, always delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Brisket Plate, Burnt Ends

d trump

Located outside west of tower district. Area can be sketchy with alot of homelessness across the street. Restaurant is nice though and parking is okay. Could get full during lunch time. Service was good and prices was okay but itt bbq so its always pricey if you know what i mean. Ordered the sampler or the 49er special (5 proteins: jalepeno cheese sausage, pork rib, ribeye, brisket, and candy chicken) and 3 sides for $50. The jalapeño cheddar sausage and the pork rib were good. The others were just okay to my liking. Will come back to try other food like taco burrito and sandwiches.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Drew

Not sure what Ben’s smoking, but it’s not flavor. I ordered ribs, pulled pork, and brisket—aka the BBQ starter pack—and all three tasted like they forgot the seasoning at home. The mac and cheese looked like it came straight from the frozen aisle, and the fries? Old, burnt, and soggy, like they got evicted from someone else’s plate.

Portions? Tiny. Prices? High. Value? Nonexistent. Those 4 and 5-star reviews must be from family members or people who’ve never eaten real BBQ. First time here and definitely the last. Solid 2 out of 5 stars—and that’s me being generous.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Peter Fernandez

Really good brisket

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Allison Wood

This is my favorite restaurant in town! We get them anytime we have something to celebrate. Everyone loves it when we bring this bbq. The service is so nice. Everyone who works there is amazing and sweet. Highly highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nate H

Came in after seeing their first video on social media. Food comes in large portions and was really good. Family that owns the business were there hands on all chipping in and were super nice constantly check in on if we needed anything. Will recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sammmy

Meant to leave this review earlier but forgot. Bbq was great. Definitely hit the spot and would recommend.

Love the family atmosphere. Family run businesses like these are a great staple to the community.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jacob D

Prices seem a little steep at first but once you see the portion size you'll understand! Really good food, service was pretty good. Owner is very friendly. Love that they give a BIG discount for military and active duty!! Definately worth the trip!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Denise Porter

I drive quite a distance to buy food from this restaurant and it is worth it! Not only is the food consistently delicious and if the best quality but the owners and staff are some of the nicest people I have ever met. They go out of their way to give you quality food.

Harold Wofford

Great bbq for California. Brisket was great, but peach cobbler stole the show. It's best I have had. And trust me when I say I have had a lot. Lol. People are great, and food is spot on.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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