Service was great. However, I requested 2 beers and both were out on tap. Brisket and candied bacon were good but coleslaw was way too vinegary. The place could use some seat cushion maintenance. Would not recommend.
Cynthia
Excellent food. The usual bbq fare with lots of surprises. The loaded baked potato with brisket was excellent, as was the sugar bacon and mac'n cheese. I'll be back.
Duane
First time dining here at Smogued, it was a very surprisingly good BBQ just down the road from our house. Ordered 3 meat combination. Pork ribs, meat was tender and came off bone easily. Sausage just enough spice to make them just right. Chicken was tender and moist cooked to perfection. Potato salad perfectly flavored. Great fast service and pleasant staff. Celebrated Fathers Day early on Saturday and am overly satisfied. Highly recommend.
Cornelius
This was a great spot to get some tasty smoked beef, pork and chicken. It's a bar/eatery so it can and did get bit loud. This is usually as some folks get some liquor in their system. But it's all good! There were people with children and a baby.
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Jason
Food was fantastic as always. From the burnt ends and cornbread to the loaded potato, brisket grilled cheese and shepherds pie. Nothing ever disappoints. Our server Morgan was fantastic! She was very attentive and offered great recommendations. Will definitely return again!
Luis
I was excited to try another restaurant on my list of restaurants to visit. I understand that you are busy, busy does not give you the green light to not acknowledge your patrons. After placing my phone order with Makayla and Rachel I ended up canceling it. As I waited at the end of the bar I received no acknowledgment from the bartender or who I would later find out would be the manager Makayla. This review is not intended to get anyone in trouble. It serves as a reminder to hold yourself to a higher standard.
Bryanne Racine
Great all around! Very pleased! Awesome food! Will definitely be back!!!
Uli H
I've been coming here since 2014. It's been a couple years since I've been so I was excited to see if the food is still as good as I remember. It did not disappoint, Smoqued is still on my top 5 bbq places I've ever been to.
Dale
Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was very tasty, although a little pricey. We loved the brick walls throughout the facility.
Great place for casual and delicious bbq. Parking in back. Service excellent. Bbq one of the best in Orange County!
David Aquino
Consistently good BBQ, burnt ends are always on point. Not enough brisket on the salad but I usually want more brisket anyway.
Tim
I ordered the Pork Plater and it was not very good. The pulled pork was ok but not special and the portion fairly small. Their coleslaw had no taste, at all. The bbq beans were so sweet (couldn't eat much) and more like a bean soup. The staff was excellent and very friendly.
Mark Quimbo
The food was incredible and bursting with flavor! I opted for the smoked brisket and half chicken. The chicken was incredibly tasty and easy to chew. The brisket was equally amazing, with a melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Don’t miss out on the cornbread as an appetizer! They were not dry and had a delightful sweet flavor. I’d definitely return to savor this culinary delight with friends or famil
Isabelle
4/5 Stars The food and atmosphere at Smoqued were great — definitely lived up to the hype. It was surprisingly slow for a Friday night, most likely due to Coachella weekend, so we were expecting a more relaxed vibe. Regardless burnt ends are to die for and the brisket meal is tender and delicious. Mac N cheese was slightly dry, but hey you can't win em all. We're not sure who our server was since she never introduced herself, which made things feel a bit impersonal. She was incredibly sweet and kind, but seemed a little unfamiliar with the menu and forgot parts of our order. It's possible it was just an off night, but when it comes to service, it's the little details that make the biggest difference. All that said, we'd still come back — the food alone is worth another visit.
Service was great. However, I requested 2 beers and both were out on tap. Brisket and candied bacon were good but coleslaw was way too vinegary. The place could use some seat cushion maintenance. Would not recommend.
Excellent food. The usual bbq fare with lots of surprises. The loaded baked potato with brisket was excellent, as was the sugar bacon and mac'n cheese. I'll be back.
First time dining here at Smogued, it was a very surprisingly good BBQ just down the road from our house. Ordered 3 meat combination. Pork ribs, meat was tender and came off bone easily. Sausage just enough spice to make them just right. Chicken was tender and moist cooked to perfection. Potato salad perfectly flavored. Great fast service and pleasant staff. Celebrated Fathers Day early on Saturday and am overly satisfied. Highly recommend.
This was a great spot to get some tasty smoked beef, pork and chicken. It's a bar/eatery so it can and did get bit loud. This is usually as some folks get some liquor in their system. But it's all good! There were people with children and a baby.
Great!
Food was fantastic as always. From the burnt ends and cornbread to the loaded potato, brisket grilled cheese and shepherds pie. Nothing ever disappoints. Our server Morgan was fantastic! She was very attentive and offered great recommendations. Will definitely return again!
I was excited to try another restaurant on my list of restaurants to visit. I understand that you are busy, busy does not give you the green light to not acknowledge your patrons. After placing my phone order with Makayla and Rachel I ended up canceling it. As I waited at the end of the bar I received no acknowledgment from the bartender or who I would later find out would be the manager Makayla. This review is not intended to get anyone in trouble. It serves as a reminder to hold yourself to a higher standard.
Great all around!
Very pleased! Awesome food! Will definitely be back!!!
I've been coming here since 2014. It's been a couple years since I've been so I was excited to see if the food is still as good as I remember. It did not disappoint, Smoqued is still on my top 5 bbq places I've ever been to.
Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was very tasty, although a little pricey. We loved the brick walls throughout the facility.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place for casual and delicious bbq. Parking in back. Service excellent. Bbq one of the best in Orange County!
Consistently good BBQ, burnt ends are always on point. Not enough brisket on the salad but I usually want more brisket anyway.
I ordered the Pork Plater and it was not very good. The pulled pork was ok but not special and the portion fairly small. Their coleslaw had no taste, at all. The bbq beans were so sweet (couldn't eat much) and more like a bean soup. The staff was excellent and very friendly.
The food was incredible and bursting with flavor! I opted for the smoked brisket and half chicken. The chicken was incredibly tasty and easy to chew. The brisket was equally amazing, with a melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Don’t miss out on the cornbread as an appetizer! They were not dry and had a delightful sweet flavor. I’d definitely return to savor this culinary delight with friends or famil
4/5 Stars The food and atmosphere at Smoqued were great — definitely lived up to the hype. It was surprisingly slow for a Friday night, most likely due to Coachella weekend, so we were expecting a more relaxed vibe. Regardless burnt ends are to die for and the brisket meal is tender and delicious. Mac N cheese was slightly dry, but hey you can't win em all. We're not sure who our server was since she never introduced herself, which made things feel a bit impersonal. She was incredibly sweet and kind, but seemed a little unfamiliar with the menu and forgot parts of our order. It's possible it was just an off night, but when it comes to service, it's the little details that make the biggest difference. All that said, we'd still come back — the food alone is worth another visit.
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