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American, Bar, Barbecue
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Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed November 2, 2023

We ordered a pizza around 4pm and didn’t receive it until one hour thirty minutes later when the waitress said “why didn’t you tell me.”? For which she should have been fired. No communication skills. Meanwhile the couple we were with just laughed as they...ate. We had just hiked around three miles and we’re very hungry. We had been there before and tried many things on their menu. Great people work there, GREAT food. What happened. No apologies, no discount, our pizza should have been comped. We tried to order an appetizer waitress said ‘it would come out after the pizza.” We don’t forgive you. Hey guitar guy with the long white hair, you were the only reason we would come back. You were great. This restaurant needs to work on everything else. Don’t order the pizza if you are hungry.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed September 16, 2023

I had a really good experience. The service was great. I loved the outdoor patio area. But, on to the food ... I tried the Chopped Brisket sandwich and it really hit the spot. I would say it tasted like burnt ends that were chopped...up and tossed in their BBQ sauce. Really good! And for my side, I noticed that they had a tots appetizer, but it was not an option as a side. So I ask for it and they gave it to me. I LOVE tots! I am looking forward to coming back and trying other items.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed June 19, 2023

This was the BEST BBQ I've ever eaten. 5 stars and I thank everyone for reviewing. The meat fell off the bones and the the smoky flavor was throughout even down to the bone. We ordered a full slab of ribs to go. I read...about sharing for an extra $8, so we decided to take back to our hotel room. I'm a very picky eater and this place is truly #1. Loved it and will be back.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 26, 2023

We have been here many times. Some of their meats are gluten free which makes my daughter happy. They take care of her multiple allergies. Portion sizes are decent but not huge. Service is usually okay, but the kitchen can get backed up when busy....They have a nice patio to sit on and have music some nights. Their drinks are okay and typically priced in our limited experience.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 22, 2023 via mobile

As the old saying goes, this place charges $8 for an extra plate if splitting a meal, charges extra for sides although the meal order stated “with 2 sides”. The service was slow, one of our sides came after we finished our meal although we...reminded the waitress. The brisket was dry. The floors were dirty.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 29, 2023 via mobile

We had a great meal! Portion. Sizes were large. The tables were a bit too close together making it difficult to get to seats on the other side of the table. The waitress was kind and did her job well, but she seemed to have...a lot of tables to wait onMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed October 31, 2022

Was treated terribly regarding my takeout order by the bartender. Not a good representation, may want to reconsider. I for one will not return

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed May 23, 2022

Waitstaff friendly but slow, took forever to place orders, then came back several time after a long time to tell us, "we're out of that," including beer. They ran out of the basics, so we had to order non-BBQ meals. Could have gone anywhere and...got that. It took forever. Food was good, but not exceptional. For the time, trouble, expense, you'd do better elsewhere.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed April 2, 2022

I stopped in with family and friends for lunch and had the best barbecue I've eaten in a very long time. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was overloaded with tender and flavorful pork and chose the smoky sweet barbecue sauce to top it...along with the slaw. Loved every bite. I added a side of the best collard greens I've ever tried - both in texture and flavor. My friends also enjoyed their Smoke Master and Pork BBQ Entrees. The waiter, Cameron. was both helpful with suggestions and attentive. We all would recommend this place.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed December 15, 2021 via mobile

My wife had tried Smoke before with a friend, and definitely wanted to come back. We had the fried pickles, smoked chicken thighs (Thwings on the menu) and the pulled pork. All of it was delicious! The pork was nicely smoked and moist. The thighs...were smoked and perfect. We also found the place to be very welcoming and friendly with a great atmosphere. Our waitress was very nice and took great care of us. All in all, Smoke was great bbq. We’ll definitely be back to try the wood fired pizza as well. Highly recommend you try this place.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed September 12, 2021

love the place and staff very friendly...BUT food needs attention -to start with pots undercooked (who cant boil a potato) unable to eat -then coleslaw poor quality and tiny portion - chips excellent -RIBS sooo disappointing -too big undercooked too fatty -no crisp to them...at all -never going to be cooked nicely at that size and serving all that layer of fat to customers ! ...chicken excellent brisket good - would not complain about pricing but the so-called smoky experience missing for some reason -hopefully these are teething probs that are correctable and will enjoy my next visitMore

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed July 21, 2021

I been visiting in Virginia since May on work assignment for 13 weeks and I’m sad to say that it took me this long to find this hidden gem and as luck would have it right up the street From where I’m renting only to...find the best bbq I have had in a very long time. Every off day I am looking for a new restaurant to eat at but I don’t think I have to look any longer I’m going to go down the list and eat one of everything daily. I’m very happy with the food and then prices are just right too! I’m so excited I’m so excited thx u smoke for an awesome experienceMore

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed July 18, 2021

The only GOOD that came from our visit to “Smoke” is our Waiter. WAYYYYYYYY over-priced, the portions were unbelievable! Cole Slaw in a SMALL condiment cup???? That was my first visit…. and is definitely my last!!! Don’t waste your money. There are so MANY better...restaurants & Bistros out there!!!More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed June 22, 2021

Looking at this great building and the Decor, you would assume kick ass BBQ, but was disappointing. Brisket was overcooked. Server Jamon, did great job, food came out real fast and correct. Collard greens terrible, missing flavor, missing onion, bacon and spices. Chicken strips overcooked....Nachos were OK. Smoke Thwings were OK, liked the Char on the outside, slightly overcooked, but acceptable. Good variety of sauces. We sat outside, be aware of flies. Like the Decor. Large screen TV's outside , aslo. Pricing average. We shared a Smoke Master. Easy access and Parking.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed June 12, 2021

Had lunch here and ordered their fried pickles which tasted like they were out of a frozen wholesale food box - kinda funky commercial taste. Had the $24+ brisket plate and brisket was dry and not tasty at all. Not sure how they got so...many better reviews unless they are only game in town. There was a big lunch group near us (20ish) people and other reviews say when they get busy, food quality takes a nose dive. I totally think Redwood Smoke Shack in Norfolk and VB crush this place.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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We did not have a reservation, but they do accept them for larger parties. If there are only two or four in your party, the wait should not be long - 10 or 15 minutes.
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Smoke BBQ Restaurant and Bar is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4