The Smokin Birds

3142 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala

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Leslie Halloran

**UPDATE** October 22, 2025: Thank you for your quick reply. I have received the refund, & very impressed with your response and would like to say thank you for your apology and the refund & accept your apology. I have to say with the quick response, refund & apology, you turned my opinion around to having a positive outcome! I’m actually so impressed that you found the order and refunded the money so quickly, as you had a high volume of customers that day & to refund the money to the correct person!! My experience now has left me feeling you have great customer service & very professional! Thank you!! I have updated the service to 5 stars! You went above & beyond with your customer service! Thank you again!!!

Review written: October 18, 2025: purchased 3 burgers, 2 Fries, 3 diet cokes, for the family. My 1st burger was raw. I returned it and they gave me a new burger (2nd burger) and I asked for it to be well done. When it was ready they called me and said the edges of the burger would be pink from the smoker. My 2nd burger was raw, you can see the grain of fat (white fat grains in the meat. This was not cooked at all. This could make someone very sick. Money should be returned.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Al Carriere

Ok, you come here for the brisket but I have to say...the fries are hands down the best I've ever had!

This is just one of those places that you have to visit if you're in the area. The moment you roll in you're greeted with the succulent smell of smokers going full tilt to cook up that delicious brisket.

There's plenty of room to sit and even though their lot is a tad small, there is plenty of parking all around.
Staff are great and happy to accommodate any requests. My wife likes her brisket a little less fatty and they had no problem doing that for her.

The food isn't cheap but the portions are decent and the quality is well worth the price. They also make their own juices that are amazing. My only suggestion to them would be to switch to a more moist type of bun. Potato buns would be great!

Although I loved the sandwich, it was surprisingly the fries that got me. They were so delicious that I had to ask their secret. Turns out they are fried in beef tallow!

Overall this is simply one of those places that you just have to stop and try if you're in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrei Homenko

Excellent food, loved it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Silvian Craciunescu

Delicious food, brisket it's a must try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tanner Millistver

Insane food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Brisket, Brisket Sandwich and Pulled Pork Sandwich

Michelle Massacraze

Had the deluxe - one of the best burgers I've ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alan Czajkowski

What can I say, everything tasted amazing! Pulled pork ✅ pulled lamb ✅ beef brisket ✅. They seriously know to to properly cook meat 🍖. The exposed bedrock by the tables adds to the nice outdoor atmosphere. Could not have asked for a better meal after a long day of motorcycle 🏍️💨 riding of the Southwood trail.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elina

Wow! One of the best meats I had in a very long time!
Jucy, tasty and a good amount. Don't skip the fries!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Penny Reid

Amazing hidden gem. Doesn't taste like it came from a food truck. Amazing quality. Meat melted in my mouth.

I got the home made juice. Heavenly.

I give this spot a 10/10

Great service 👏

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Thomas

Amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Savannah Marie

Came here from out of town and my whole group doesn’t have a single bad thing to say. The kitchen was so clean, service was super friendly, and the food was phenomenal. Yes it is a bit on the higher price side but you’re paying for what you get, the food could be served in a fine dining restaurant for how amazing it is. 10/10, will definitely recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sue Budway Grainger

Fantastic food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mac Kellar

Probably the best burger I’ve ever had. Fries were great too. Friendly people.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brock Edwards

So amazing 👌 best place in town for burgers

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

D D

Great place to grab a bite! Big wood smokers on site give it a unique feature.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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