Smokey Canyon BBQ

5225 Canyon Crest Dr #9, Riverside
(951) 782-8808

Recent Reviews

Marcel F.

Went yesterday for dinner and was informed that the business had been sold and that the 16th. was their last day open. New owners will change the name and become a Texas style BBQ restaurant

Matt W.

I forgot to take a picture of my Brisket Sandwich & Mac & cheese. Too delicious. Meat was cooked well, Smokey, & you can taste the rub. Mac & cheese was flavorful & tasty. Full meal was an expensive $21.34, but it's worth it. Also, they're short staffed, so hours may change.

Greg A.

Finally tried this place. My wife and I went here on our anniversary for lunch and I regret it unfortunately. We spend $75 for food that was not good. The service was good and their BBQ sauce was tasty but the food itself has no flavor and way very dry. I got the 3 meat plate with Ribs, Tri Tip and Chicken. The only meat that was good was the chicken. The Ribs were so dry they were barely edible. The mac n cheese has little to no flavor and the Tri Tip tasted like it was made a few days ago and microwaved. I really wanted to like this place but we we not be returning which is a bummer.

Natalia A.

Food taste good but customer service deserve one start. The platter is for one person only. We had asked how big was the plate and the cashier say that the plate was for three people witch is not true.the platter is only for one person not to share.

Erica N.

I really wanted to like this place cause it's so close to my house but dang no such luck, I ordered the brisket sandwich and the meat had zero seasoning & tasted like nothing and had a jelly consistency and way to much fat, the biscuit they give you was not good either, we also got a brisket plate with cheesy potatoes that also tasted like nothing and some Mac & cheese which you guessed it was also no good. Unfortunately I won't be coming back

Lee E.

We came here the other night and were really disappointed. The corn on the cob was completely over cooked, the cornbread was cold and dry, and the meat wasn't seasoned and was flavorless. I asked for another corn on the cob and could hear the man in the kitchen get irritated and say, well we don't have the best corn! You're correct! In fact, you don't have the best anything! The lady working the cash register was incredibly nice and the only good part of our visit. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. Maybe when the cook changes his attitude the food will get better too.

Lizeth R.

My sister and I are new to the area and we're in desperate need of food. We yelped it and came across the Smokey Canyon BBQ. We ordered two cheeseburgers w a side of Mac and cheese, plus a few brownies and cheesecake. The burgers were delicious, the Mac and cheese was good, I feel it was missing something but still good. The portion size could have been a tad bit bigger considering it's a up charge for Mac and cheese. The brownies were definitely our favorite, not so much the cheesecake. Overall we will def be returning to try the rest of the menu.

Brennen R.

I really do enjoy this place, the only thing that bums me out is they are closed on Monday, which is my day off work so would love to go then. But other than that I really enjoy this place. Everyone is very nice, and I usually get the pulled pork sandwich with the baked beans and a slice of whichever cobbler they have. Great, local, small business!

Sheilah M.

The Crab eggs Benedict is a must try! I get that each time even though I want to try the rest of the menu! Generous amount of crab on top of tasty fried green tomatoes on English muffins topped with delicate hollandaise sauce, tomato and herbs! I've ordered with both traditional poached egg and scrambled egg and both are delicious. My husband gets the chili omelette and a side of biscuits and gravy and it's also delicious!! Staff if friendly and attentive; the restaurant is clean and they keep the patio seating area clean as well. You won't be disappointed!

Charlene Frakes

I Love The Catfish Dinner. also, all the slide dishes are Amazing! The desserts are to die for! Breakfast on the Weekends is Heavenly!

Dora R.

My husband and I do a 5 mile walk one way. We stop and have stopped by this restaurant sooo many times. Makes my butt kicking long walk worth it until today. Let's start by the fact that it was a Sunday that closed early. I guess that would have been my first red flag to walk away and come back another day, little did I know that this visit would be the deciding factor to future ones and very dampening to previous ones . This has been a business that I have Raved so much about to all my co workers, doctors I work with and family members. Today, I felt no less than the pesky family member you want to get rid of faster than a lighting strike. The food was not even room temperature. The fried zucchini's didn't disappoint as they were the only thing on point. Eating cold bbq isn't that great tasting, having Mac and cheese dried and attached to it hard overly browned pieces not tasty! The potato salad was at its perfect temperature cold so I guess that's two items on my plate that were ok. They had ran out of bread pudding , granted I saw a big tray on display . But any who let's move on to dessert , chose peach cobbler, well another very cold item and a side of ice cream to go along with that super cold dessert . I am disappointed, dissatisfied and bummed that this will no longer be a restaurant I will promote or be a patron of anymore.

Norman L.

Where do I even start. I thought Dickeys was bad nope this place win over Dickeys for the nastiest bbq ever. The meat is over cooked and bland the baked beans were not cooked all the way and the potato salad was horrible. Good service horrible food.

Garrey V.

Not a good experience! Sorry they seem like very nice people in a cute place. Food was not good you can tell it was reheated in a microwave.

Esam A.

So basically when I went to pick up my my online pick up order they told me it's been delivered ‍ ( to no where I guess because it is a pick up order and I never provided any address of course because it's for pick up ) . So she wanted to charge me for another meal I said nope u ripped me off once I'm not gonna let you do it again Ended up getting nothing and losing my Money Bunch of gangsters

Jennifer Barto

Hands down the best around!!! From the incredible owner Pam and her kind heart, and dedication and love for our community, to the employees that work so hard and always greet with a smile and kindness. Every time I walk in I feel like I’m stepping into a friends house for dinner. The food!!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BBQ that melts in your mouth, desserts that literally will change any bad day into pure magic and don’t get my son started on the corn bread and Mac n cheese ? ?? If you like to support small business with big talent (and flavor) place that dinner order at Smokey Canyon!!! We LOVE them!!!

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