Ordered and brisket sandwich with side of coleslaw and fries. Very delicious brisket was tender and flavorful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Crim
Gave this place a shot and was super excited when searching for a lunch spot as BBQ is one of my all time favorites. Menu is greatly over priced but was willing to give it a shot. When the food came out. My first thought was smoke BBQ, where is the smoke. The food had no smoke flavor and appeared to come straight from the microwave. Food had 0 flavor and my wife and I couldn't even finish it. Maybe it was just a bad day but the place was empty so should have been a clue. Needless to say it was a disappointment and we won't be back. The best thing about the place was the friendly staff, thats the only positive regarding this feedback. Ownership needs to take control of the kitchen and produce some quality BBQ if they want to survive in today's environment. Just some food for thought...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Stephanie Land
Service was friendly and quick but the pulled pork and pulled chicken were both dry and lacking in flavor. It was difficult to get enough BBQ sauce on it to moisten it. Our purchase was at a tent at a pop-up dog park.
Lem G
The service was great, the lunch special was not explained correctly, I'm thinking I get a sandwich a side, a soda....instead I had to pay for the side so basically there was no special. The Brisket sandwich was solid and the Scalloped potatoes were very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Roger
I had been wanting to try this place. I ended up accidently walking by it this afternoon on my way to somewhere else, so on my way back to my car, I decided to stop in and check it out. I went in and it was a basic kind of BBQ spot. Menu hanging on the wall and some tables. The place seemed cool and looked clean. If I wasn't in a rush to get somewhere, I would've eaten in. I went up to the register and asked if they had the brisket and the guy said yes. Guy told me they sold it by the sandwich or platter or 1/2 pound. I ordered a pound of brisket to take home to the family. He asked about which BBQ sauce I wanted and offered the House (sweet and tangy), Spicy or NC-style. I got the House and it was very tasty. After a short wait, he brought out a bag with the brisket and the sauce. The brisket container was double bagged which was appreciated and my kid could tell the brisket was hot as he was carrying the bag. The family loved the brisket when I got it home. I thought it was cooked great. I've tried to smoke briskets and it isn't easy. I wish mine came out as good as this. A pound of brisket went quickly between 3 people and they gave us enough sauce so that everyone had plenty. I'd def come back and get the brisket again and I'll prob be adding some sides next time. Besides the brisket, we got a Mexican Coke, a Brisk Iced Tea and my kid got a package of Pop Rocks candy. They also sell beer which I thought was cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
petra hunt
Unfortunately, not a good experience. Ordered a 2 meat Platter with Ribs and Brisket with a side of Tater Tots. The Ribs were dry and tough, they did not taste fresh. The Brisket tasted good, but it was sliced so thin, and there was so little of it, that it was lost on the tray. The slaw that was served with the Platter was gray in color, and looked so unappealing, we didn't try it at all. The Bartender waited on us, and he was friendly and helpful. The Husband stated that the Tater Tots were the best thing on the Platter. The place is cute, Guitars and music memorabilia hanging on the wall, but don't look too close, not super clean. The pictures of food on google are very misleading, as our food did not look anywhere near the same. Very disappointed, can't recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jennifer Holm
We recently hosted a rooftop party for 75 people and Smoke BBQ absolutely delivered! The food was phenomenal, guests commented on the quality. From the brisket and chicken to the vegetarian options, there was something for everyone. The variety, presentation, and taste were all top-notch. Highly recommend for any large gathering or event, so glad we chose them. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy Caputo
Service was outstanding, the food was OK, and the place was cute but wasn't super clean. Ribs were good, but the portion was very small - especially for price. While it was definitely half a rack, the ribs were tiny. Brisket & pulled chicken were ok - a little dry. Coleslaw was super dry and tasteless. The best value on the menu is the bowl, which is a combination of meat and sides layered in with plenty of topping options. They go heavy on the sides, light on the meat. Great craft beer selection and a fun "cheers vibe" to the bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Brandon Tucker
Food was OK not justifiable for the price, place was smaller but the service was pretty good. Highly recommend the fried pickles some of the best I’ve had. BBQ was ok, wasn’t impressed by the brisket or sausage, pulled pork and chicken was pretty good and their house sauce is very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Zan Smith
I got brisket, ribs and chicken. Other than the chicken being a little dry(it was still pretty good) everything was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smokehouse Chili Bowl, Ribs, Brisket
Sahara desert cornbread, flavorless brisket, dry chicken, average bbq sauce.
Food: 1
Joseph E Scott
Service is nice, food is just okay. Nothing exciting and for the price point it isn’t the best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Michael Miller
The food portions and quality are absurd for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The Dan Rogul
The man at the bar is very friendly. They have an allergen menu for Dairy, Gluten, Vegan, and some other popular concerns, which was produced as soon as I mentioned food restrictions.
Food: I'll do my best to post the pictures (I'm not seeing an option at the moment). I got the brisket, the ribs, and the onion rings. The portions aren't large by BBQ standards, but they are filling. The brisket was flavorful and tender. The ribs were small. The sauces are the same except one has a hint of spice. Both ketchup based. Nothing impressive, so it's good that the brisket has enough flavor that the sauce isn't really necessary. The onion rings were good, too. Crispy outside and flavorful inside.
I did finish all of the meats I bought, which is a sign of good food. If I was more of a local, I imagine I'd be back for the friendship as much as the food, as the locals are quite friendly and upbeat, but are also willing to let you do you.
Beverages: Most drinks here are by the bottle or by the can. The range is good, going from popular drinks like Water, Dr. Pepper, Coke, Mountain Dew, etc., to craft beers. Plus there's a bar.
Atmosphere: This place is reminiscent of a local dive bar in a good way. When I came in, everyone coming in after me, knew each other. Due to its location in downtown Bethesda, the property is rather small, but it still has 4 tables (technically 7 sections that seat 2 people each, with bar stool or chair seating options) and at least 5 seats at the bar. There's a hand-wash station conveniently located at the opposite end of the bar. During my visit, the music playing was Queen, Matchbox 20, Elton John, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, etc.
Price: The price is about the same as the prices for 2 Fifty (2-Fifty is the highest quality BBQ in the area). I can see how this price might affect people's ratings. A 2-meat platter with mandatory side, plus a can of Dr. Pepper at Smoke BBQ ran me $27.
Dietary restrictions: They have a menu with foods without popular allergens listed on it.
Ordered and brisket sandwich with side of coleslaw and fries. Very delicious brisket was tender and flavorful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gave this place a shot and was super excited when searching for a lunch spot as BBQ is one of my all time favorites. Menu is greatly over priced but was willing to give it a shot. When the food came out. My first thought was smoke BBQ, where is the smoke. The food had no smoke flavor and appeared to come straight from the microwave. Food had 0 flavor and my wife and I couldn't even finish it. Maybe it was just a bad day but the place was empty so should have been a clue. Needless to say it was a disappointment and we won't be back. The best thing about the place was the friendly staff, thats the only positive regarding this feedback. Ownership needs to take control of the kitchen and produce some quality BBQ if they want to survive in today's environment. Just some food for thought...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Service was friendly and quick but the pulled pork and pulled chicken were both dry and lacking in flavor. It was difficult to get enough BBQ sauce on it to moisten it. Our purchase was at a tent at a pop-up dog park.
The service was great, the lunch special was not explained correctly, I'm thinking I get a sandwich a side, a soda....instead I had to pay for the side so basically there was no special. The Brisket sandwich was solid and the Scalloped potatoes were very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I had been wanting to try this place. I ended up accidently walking by it this afternoon on my way to somewhere else, so on my way back to my car, I decided to stop in and check it out. I went in and it was a basic kind of BBQ spot. Menu hanging on the wall and some tables. The place seemed cool and looked clean. If I wasn't in a rush to get somewhere, I would've eaten in. I went up to the register and asked if they had the brisket and the guy said yes. Guy told me they sold it by the sandwich or platter or 1/2 pound. I ordered a pound of brisket to take home to the family. He asked about which BBQ sauce I wanted and offered the House (sweet and tangy), Spicy or NC-style. I got the House and it was very tasty. After a short wait, he brought out a bag with the brisket and the sauce. The brisket container was double bagged which was appreciated and my kid could tell the brisket was hot as he was carrying the bag. The family loved the brisket when I got it home. I thought it was cooked great. I've tried to smoke briskets and it isn't easy. I wish mine came out as good as this. A pound of brisket went quickly between 3 people and they gave us enough sauce so that everyone had plenty. I'd def come back and get the brisket again and I'll prob be adding some sides next time. Besides the brisket, we got a Mexican Coke, a Brisk Iced Tea and my kid got a package of Pop Rocks candy. They also sell beer which I thought was cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unfortunately, not a good experience. Ordered a 2 meat Platter with Ribs and Brisket with a side of Tater Tots. The Ribs were dry and tough, they did not taste fresh. The Brisket tasted good, but it was sliced so thin, and there was so little of it, that it was lost on the tray. The slaw that was served with the Platter was gray in color, and looked so unappealing, we didn't try it at all. The Bartender waited on us, and he was friendly and helpful. The Husband stated that the Tater Tots were the best thing on the Platter. The place is cute, Guitars and music memorabilia hanging on the wall, but don't look too close, not super clean. The pictures of food on google are very misleading, as our food did not look anywhere near the same. Very disappointed, can't recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
We recently hosted a rooftop party for 75 people and Smoke BBQ absolutely delivered! The food was phenomenal, guests commented on the quality. From the brisket and chicken to the vegetarian options, there was something for everyone. The variety, presentation, and taste were all top-notch. Highly recommend for any large gathering or event, so glad we chose them. We’ll definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was outstanding, the food was OK, and the place was cute but wasn't super clean. Ribs were good, but the portion was very small - especially for price. While it was definitely half a rack, the ribs were tiny. Brisket & pulled chicken were ok - a little dry. Coleslaw was super dry and tasteless. The best value on the menu is the bowl, which is a combination of meat and sides layered in with plenty of topping options. They go heavy on the sides, light on the meat. Great craft beer selection and a fun "cheers vibe" to the bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was OK not justifiable for the price, place was smaller but the service was pretty good. Highly recommend the fried pickles some of the best I’ve had. BBQ was ok, wasn’t impressed by the brisket or sausage, pulled pork and chicken was pretty good and their house sauce is very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
I got brisket, ribs and chicken. Other than the chicken being a little dry(it was still pretty good) everything was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smokehouse Chili Bowl, Ribs, Brisket
Restaurantji Recommends
Sahara desert cornbread, flavorless brisket, dry chicken, average bbq sauce.
Food: 1
Service is nice, food is just okay. Nothing exciting and for the price point it isn’t the best.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
The food portions and quality are absurd for the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The man at the bar is very friendly. They have an allergen menu for Dairy, Gluten, Vegan, and some other popular concerns, which was produced as soon as I mentioned food restrictions.
Food: I'll do my best to post the pictures (I'm not seeing an option at the moment). I got the brisket, the ribs, and the onion rings. The portions aren't large by BBQ standards, but they are filling. The brisket was flavorful and tender. The ribs were small. The sauces are the same except one has a hint of spice. Both ketchup based. Nothing impressive, so it's good that the brisket has enough flavor that the sauce isn't really necessary. The onion rings were good, too. Crispy outside and flavorful inside.
I did finish all of the meats I bought, which is a sign of good food. If I was more of a local, I imagine I'd be back for the friendship as much as the food, as the locals are quite friendly and upbeat, but are also willing to let you do you.
Beverages: Most drinks here are by the bottle or by the can. The range is good, going from popular drinks like Water, Dr. Pepper, Coke, Mountain Dew, etc., to craft beers. Plus there's a bar.
Atmosphere: This place is reminiscent of a local dive bar in a good way. When I came in, everyone coming in after me, knew each other. Due to its location in downtown Bethesda, the property is rather small, but it still has 4 tables (technically 7 sections that seat 2 people each, with bar stool or chair seating options) and at least 5 seats at the bar. There's a hand-wash station conveniently located at the opposite end of the bar. During my visit, the music playing was Queen, Matchbox 20, Elton John, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, etc.
Price: The price is about the same as the prices for 2 Fifty (2-Fifty is the highest quality BBQ in the area). I can see how this price might affect people's ratings. A 2-meat platter with mandatory side, plus a can of Dr. Pepper at Smoke BBQ ran me $27.
Dietary restrictions: They have a menu with foods without popular allergens listed on it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Brisket
BBQ bowl!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bowl
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