Barque Smokehouse

I really liked the neighborhood where the restaurant is located. The atmosphere, staff, and food quality were all excellent. I especially appreciate their policy regarding their staff—it’s commendable. As for the food, the Tender Chicken was one of the best chicken dishes I’ve ever had. It was perfectly juicy with a crispy breadcrumb crust, fried to perfection. Although it was labeled as “Nashville Hot,” I didn’t find it particularly spicy—but that didn’t take away from how delicious it was. We also tried the Brussels sprouts and fries as sides and enjoyed them. The wings were fantastic as well. However, as a meat lover, I found the brisket dish underwhelming. It tasted more like it had been slow-cooked in water rather than smoked, which didn’t meet my expectations based on the restaurant’s name. On the bright side, the sour bourbon I ordered was amazing! Overall, I’ll definitely be returning. A big thank you to the management for valuing both their staff and customers!

December 26, 2024 on Google

AWESOME PLACE! if you love food and have appreciation for meats, this is a great place! Everything tasted amazing and the restaurant itself is very cool looking. It's on the more expensive side but you at least need to experience it once! You will not be disappointed

December 24, 2024 on Google

Overall good service. Their bbq meats are delicious. Only that I wish their portions are a bit bigger. The sampler for two isn’t enough for two people. Of course it’s subjective but for the price I would expect a bigger portion. I really like the tips included price. All the restaurants should do the same. By the way the Cesar drink is wonderful.

November 11, 2024 on Google

I recently visited BBQ Smokehouse, a great spot that's perfect for families and kids. The restaurant has a modern and welcoming atmosphere, making it a nice local hangout. What sets them apart is their unique take on barbecue—there's definitely something special about their smoked beef and chicken wings, which are incredibly moist and flavorful. The staff is friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience. However, I did find the portion sizes to be smaller than expected, especially considering the price. For example, the full rack of baby back ribs felt more like a half rack compared to typical U.S. standards, yet it comes with a premium price tag. Overall, while the food is delicious and the environment is top-notch, be prepared for a higher price point and smaller portions. But if you're looking for quality barbecue in a family-friendly setting, BBQ Smokehouse is worth a visit

August 26, 2024 on Google

The service was excellent! Food amazing! We had the sampler for two. Ribs, Brisket, Sausage. Plus Caesar Salad and Wings. Definitely recommend this place. Also really great the staff are paid well at a living wage for working there.

August 26, 2024 on Google

Our server was very attentive and all the food came out quick and hot. There is also complimentary sparkling water and spiced popcorn! We got the sampler for two (total around $120 after tax). Unfortunately it was all a little disappointing. For our one starter we got the wings with their signature sauce. The sauce was really tasty, and the meat was tender but there was no smokey taste (although we could smell it). For our three meats, we got the brisket, back ribs and pulled BBQ pork. The brisket was cut thick and short instead of the usual long and thin. We didn't mind that but the meat was lacking flavour so we drenched it in the BBQ sauce left over in the plate. The pulled pork was not good, conversely it was swimming in sauce. The back ribs had good flavour but was tough and dry. Our sides were the Mac and cheese and cornbread. The Mac and cheese was okay, nothing special. The cornbread itself is dense but the accompanying marrow butter was very tasty. Overall, all the meats lacked a smokey flavour. Their BBQ sauces are tasty but not balanced on the different cuts of meats. We don't think we'll try again.

July 18, 2024 on Google

Had a great night out with a few fellow dad’s at Barque’s Smokehouse. We drank bourbon cocktails, ate copious amounts of bbq and just general kvetched about what it’s like to be a fully committed dad in 2024. The food and service were all great. I really like Barque’s approach to fair wages and it shows off in the wonderful vibe from staff around the dining room. The only slight problem I ran into was with the menu. There are so many interesting apps and sides that looked amazing, but we could only try so much. Ultimately we had to make some hard choices, all of which were great but left me curious about the things we skipped. Ah well, I will be back.

June 22, 2024 on Google

A hearty, super yummy plentiful salad with awesome, diverse and exciting unique flavors. I hauled a delicious Charred Broccoli Combo Salad for lunch which was spot on, really refreshing and I'd certainly recommend it. This joint was a dope grubdown, it'd be awesome if they had some additional options that are more tofu based for the veggie proteins. I also super dig and love the compostable packaging, game changing and solid ethics.

May 14, 2024 on Google