Prepare to be inundated with delivery drivers crowding the restaurant waiting for orders. Mac and cheese is horrendous... terrible smelling and the “cheese” is more like a gravy cheese sauce (and not good). Brisket was good but the side slaw looked about 9 days old. Zero atmosphere. Limited bar. Not super expensive but also not cheap. Can't say many good things about this place.
Desir Morgan
Unfortunately, I’ve tried many BBQ places and this was one of the most disappointing. The food was dry, lacked any real smoky flavour, and tasted like it had been frozen, reheated, and then just covered with BBQ sauce. On top of that, service was very slow—there was only one server who was also bartending and trying to cover everything. We waited far too long. It really makes me wonder why there aren’t more staff available to serve.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Neal Kelly
The service was amazing and the food was great experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
WangOh Jeung
Holy… the taste of the bbq was so so good! Mostly the best in the town, however, it was Saturday evening and just one server was managing the whole floor. I just appreciated that they had A/C in the bbq place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Sherry Yuan Hunter
My friend had a big family reunion last night with over 50 people coming in from all over GTA and beyond to King West. Her 500 sq ft condo wasn’t going to hold everyone, so she booked her beautiful condo party room.
So… what to serve? Well… queue SmoQue N’ Bones. She ordered over $1700 worth of food. And it was supposed to be ready for pick up at 4 pm. They were ready with all the perfectly packed containers by 4:05 pm. They apologized for being late (which of course they were not!) and provided us with lots of accompanying sauces and dips. The food was so tasty! Loved the slider, ribs, corn bread, corn, sweet butter, wings…. Incredible!
I walk by here all the time and haven’t once gone in to try the food. After this experience, I would definitely order from them for a party but also will consider it an option next time we are wondering where to go for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tharmila Rajasingam
Super yummy BBQ, tried their sampler for 2 and few other dishes. Staff are great. Passion Fruit crush mocktail was delicious! Price reasonable for BBQ. Great for families too, went there as a family with our 5 and 6 year olds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shayne Abalos
Worth it. Get yourself in here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small BBQ Sampler
Giuseppe Gnazzo
As someone with family in Texas. This is a failed attempt at true B.B.Q like I'm familar with. Maybe stick to maple smoked salmon and other maple dominate foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Small BBQ Sampler, Pork Ribs
Hugo Cortes
SmoQue N' Bones – A Flavorful Gem on Queen St. West
If you're craving bold BBQ flavors and a cozy urban vibe, SmoQue N' Bones hits the mark. Nestled in the heart of Queen St. West, this place serves up a menu that’s rich in smoky, saucy goodness. The food was an absolute delight—from tender meats to creative sides, every bite was packed with personality.
While the service was a bit on the slower side, it didn’t take away from the great experience overall. The relaxed pace actually gave us a chance to soak in the atmosphere and chat over drinks. With a laid-back vibe and unforgettable flavours, it's the kind of spot you’ll want to return to—preferably with an empty stomach and a couple of foodie friends in tow.
Highly recommended for anyone chasing a satisfying BBQ fix in Toronto. 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
David Morgan
I never leave reviews, but felt the need to especially with how expensive dining out is these days. When we spend our hard-earned money, we expect good food and service.
I visited Smoque and Bones recently and left disappointed. The food was just okay not great, not terrible, just forgettable. Their ordering system was down, and the server had to handwrite every order while managing a full dining room.
Despite the chaos, the server stayed professional and positive. I think his name was Sirhat. Still, it was clear they were short-staffed, and many customers were frustrated with the long wait times.
To make things worse, at the end of the meal, the server had to manually calculate every item on the bill. It took extra time and created more confusion.
I also noticed some staff speaking in a language other than English in front of guests. While I respect everyone’s right to speak their native language, it came off as unprofessional and inconsiderate in a customer-facing environment especially given the already poor service.
Tech issues happen, but there was no clear backup plan. It’s frustrating for customers.
With so many dining options out there, this experience just wasn’t worth the price.
One of Toronto's best BBQ spots! Loved the food, the service and the vibes, would absolutely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron McKnight
Mac and cheese is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lam hoang
Couldn't ask for more. The brisket were really good would recommend. ALSO THE MUSHROOM MAC N CHEESE BIG FAN. & sweet potato fries
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs
Tej
Food is really good! Service is kinda slow.. beef brisket and the wings are top notch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Rajeev Sharma
Absolutely amazing. Got the ribs, brisket, pulled pork with fries, slaw, and brussel sprouts. All hit the spot. My fav was the pulled pork, so tender and juicy. I definitely recommend this place.
Prepare to be inundated with delivery drivers crowding the restaurant waiting for orders. Mac and cheese is horrendous... terrible smelling and the “cheese” is more like a gravy cheese sauce (and not good). Brisket was good but the side slaw looked about 9 days old. Zero atmosphere. Limited bar. Not super expensive but also not cheap. Can't say many good things about this place.
Unfortunately, I’ve tried many BBQ places and this was one of the most disappointing. The food was dry, lacked any real smoky flavour, and tasted like it had been frozen, reheated, and then just covered with BBQ sauce. On top of that, service was very slow—there was only one server who was also bartending and trying to cover everything. We waited far too long. It really makes me wonder why there aren’t more staff available to serve.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The service was amazing and the food was great experience
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Holy… the taste of the bbq was so so good!
Mostly the best in the town, however, it was Saturday evening and just one server was managing the whole floor. I just appreciated that they had A/C in the bbq place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
My friend had a big family reunion last night with over 50 people coming in from all over GTA and beyond to King West. Her 500 sq ft condo wasn’t going to hold everyone, so she booked her beautiful condo party room.
So… what to serve? Well… queue SmoQue N’ Bones. She ordered over $1700 worth of food. And it was supposed to be ready for pick up at 4 pm. They were ready with all the perfectly packed containers by 4:05 pm. They apologized for being late (which of course they were not!) and provided us with lots of accompanying sauces and dips. The food was so tasty! Loved the slider, ribs, corn bread, corn, sweet butter, wings…. Incredible!
I walk by here all the time and haven’t once gone in to try the food. After this experience, I would definitely order from them for a party but also will consider it an option next time we are wondering where to go for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super yummy BBQ, tried their sampler for 2 and few other dishes. Staff are great. Passion Fruit crush mocktail was delicious! Price reasonable for BBQ. Great for families too, went there as a family with our 5 and 6 year olds.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth it. Get yourself in here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small BBQ Sampler
As someone with family in Texas. This is a failed attempt at true B.B.Q like I'm familar with. Maybe stick to maple smoked salmon and other maple dominate foods.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Small BBQ Sampler, Pork Ribs
SmoQue N' Bones – A Flavorful Gem on Queen St. West
If you're craving bold BBQ flavors and a cozy urban vibe, SmoQue N' Bones hits the mark. Nestled in the heart of Queen St. West, this place serves up a menu that’s rich in smoky, saucy goodness. The food was an absolute delight—from tender meats to creative sides, every bite was packed with personality.
While the service was a bit on the slower side, it didn’t take away from the great experience overall. The relaxed pace actually gave us a chance to soak in the atmosphere and chat over drinks. With a laid-back vibe and unforgettable flavours, it's the kind of spot you’ll want to return to—preferably with an empty stomach and a couple of foodie friends in tow.
Highly recommended for anyone chasing a satisfying BBQ fix in Toronto. 🔥
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I never leave reviews, but felt the need to especially with how expensive dining out is these days. When we spend our hard-earned money, we expect good food and service.
I visited Smoque and Bones recently and left disappointed. The food was just okay not great, not terrible, just forgettable. Their ordering system was down, and the server had to handwrite every order while managing a full dining room.
Despite the chaos, the server stayed professional and positive. I think his name was Sirhat. Still, it was clear they were short-staffed, and many customers were frustrated with the long wait times.
To make things worse, at the end of the meal, the server had to manually calculate every item on the bill. It took extra time and created more confusion.
I also noticed some staff speaking in a language other than English in front of guests. While I respect everyone’s right to speak their native language, it came off as unprofessional and inconsiderate in a customer-facing environment especially given the already poor service.
Tech issues happen, but there was no clear backup plan. It’s frustrating for customers.
With so many dining options out there, this experience just wasn’t worth the price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
One of Toronto's best BBQ spots! Loved the food, the service and the vibes, would absolutely recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mac and cheese is amazing
Food: 5
Service: 5
Couldn't ask for more. The brisket were really good would recommend. ALSO THE MUSHROOM MAC N CHEESE BIG FAN. & sweet potato fries
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs
Food is really good! Service is kinda slow.. beef brisket and the wings are top notch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 3
Absolutely amazing. Got the ribs, brisket, pulled pork with fries, slaw, and brussel sprouts. All hit the spot. My fav was the pulled pork, so tender and juicy. I definitely recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pork Ribs
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