Carolina Smoke BBQ and Catering

I knew it, I’m stuck on Texas barbecue. I should’ve kept driving. I wanted to try it and get a big plate of Q to take home for dinner. I picked the 3 meat 2 sides plate. They were out of ribs, so that meant I had to get either the brisket, or pulled pork, or chicken, hot links. Not a fan of hot links, I chose the other 3, even knowing that I only like Texas style brisket, which is hot smoked through and through for 13 hours.
Everywhere else, smoked brisket is really a one hour roast beef with a light smoke on the outside. This was no exception. The pulled pork and chicken were good.
The owner seems like a gruff, no nonsense likable guy, who may have been a little frustrated this night.
I’ll come back to try the barbecue pork ribs some night, what South Carolina barbecue is known for, and hopefully be able to give him a better rating.
Texas Q joints are known for their peach cobbler. Honey’s in NE Houston has peach cobbler that is out of this world.
I don’t recommend the dessert I chose here. The wall menu read “peach cobbler bread pudding.” I thought that was a choice. It turned out to be bread pudding with peaches and raisins in it. Not what I was looking for.
I’ll come back some time and avoid those two choices, and we’ll see what happens.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

I've had the opportunity to visit twice now while my dog is groomed next door. First, the owner- as personable as they come. Both times he has made my husband's and my experience perfect. My husband likes spice and I mean hot. He made it happen. Oofta. The food. Amazing. Last year we road tripped in north Carolina and made it a point to stop by "best bbq" places. This place beat them all. Both times we ordered the three meat platter with brisket, pulled pork, and chicken. Sides coleslaw and beans. One platter was enough for two people though if you are a big eater.. probably not. All meats are amazing. I especially love the chicken, my husband the pork, but can't go wrong with anything. Beans are a three bean mix with flavor that is outstanding. Coleslaw has the perfect amount of celery seed. NOT overpowering. Truly- it beats my mom's and that's saying a lot! I count myself fortunate that my dog needs monthly grooms because it means I can get a monthly fix of this sent from heaven bbq!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing!! The best brisket ever!! Sandwich and collard greens did not even need sauce, smell when enter the place tells all.. tastes amazing. Local place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Totally solid BBQ. The large selection of sauces definitely makes the meal better.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Beef Brisket, Hot Link

Best BBQ around. Get the Mac and cheese with your brisket or pork!

They do Thanksgiving specials as well. The whole family loved having brisket. Super easy to place your order and pick up.

No seasoning, they’re just chunks of brisket instead of slices and the sandwiches. It’s just meat and bread. They didn’t even put onions or pickles or nothing. They forgot my peach bread pudding. The meat was burnt on the ends. Macaroni and cheese had no taste. The potato salad had a taste of cinnamon. The cornbread supposed to be sweet, honey cornbread. It was not sweet. They didn’t add butter to the side, the barbecue sauce had no flavor tasted like tomato sauce.

Food: 1

Food is so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket, Cornbread

Stopped by Carolina Smoke on a whim while heading back up to Mill Creek from Bothell today. I had been there many times before, but not since the Country Village location.

Damn, I've been missing out!

It was noon and a few people were ahead of me in line. The owner himself was working the front counter. He clearly has his following, as he already knew the people in line and what they were going to order. That, coupled with tributes to our local firefighters and military on the walls made It a real community vibe and was so nice to see. It feels good support a small business, especially knowing that they care about and give back to their community.

I ordered two Beef Brisket Sandwiches to go. You never know what you're going to get when you order to go, especially something like a BBQ sandwich - Is it going to be a sloppy mess tossed all over the inside of the box? Nope. Not here! Everything was so thoughtfully packaged with the BBQ sauce on the side. Containers that actually snap closed instead of nasty styrofoam. What really surprised me was the amount of meat they piled on top, though! They did NOT skimp. It was high quality and smoked to perfection. The saucing (I chose Burning B) had wonderful flavor. It was nice and spicy (I like spicy) so go for a milder choice if that's not your thing. Very delicious. The slightly sweet bun that it is all served on is the perfect compliment to the smoke and the heat.

The potato salad and coleslaw were fresh and tasty, too. No complaints about anything whatsoever.

I'm so glad Carolina Smoke decided to reopen. My only regret is not going back sooner but I won't let that mistake happen again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Sauce

Honestly have no idea how this place is in business still. Brisket taste old and very dry. I've also never seen the smokers running? Not good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 3

Food was absolutely delicious ? !!! Even though my coworker forgot the bbq sauce ? if you want something delicious and makes you wanna come back for more this is definitely the place !!!!!!! ?‍??‍??‍??‍?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

When I arrive the menu was on the right of the door making me bump into the two gentlemen ahead of me looking at the menu as well. The two gentlemen at the counter seemed unenthused to be there and I was poorly greated with a hurry up attitude. This place had alot going on right at the door and kinda made it hard to navigate. I placed my order to go. prices are a pinch high but understandable for good bbq. Hot link was delightful greens and slaw lacked seasoning and where a little lack luster. I ordered a pound of pork which had good flavor but was very dry. Overall I'll try it again and chalk up my visit to sub par. As someone in the restaurant industry I don't want to a business but when prices are high service needs yo be on point and the experience I received was not to be enjoyed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sauce, Hot Link, Coleslaw

Dave and his team are awesome! Carolina Smoke is definitely one of my favorite restaurants and I never leave hungry.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sauce, Beef Brisket, Cornbread, Smoked Mac and Cheese

Great BBQ and great owner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This here is the real deal BBQ. The food is as down to earth as Chef David. I do miss the old Country Village location which had its local charms. ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent southern style BBQ. You get what you pay for and the owner is an awesome guy and trains his staff well

Ed

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

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