Smoak BBQ - Rochester

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   Jerry

   Minneapolis

   5 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Out of pulled pork gave me very small portion of brisket for $25
   

   Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on 28 October 2024

   Jerry, I'm sorry to hear about your experience at Smoak BBQ. Your feedback is invaluable, and I’ll ensure it’s shared with our team to improve our service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Thank you for your input!
   

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   Lizz

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Love the outdoor patio area. Great space for those who have a dog.
   

   Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on 16 October 2024

   Lizz, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you love our patio area at Smoak BBQ. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you and your furry friend back for another enjoyable experience!
   

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   trevor

   Minneapolis

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 7 September 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The food there is incredible. I love going there just for the food, but from the time we were seated till the time they even came around to take drink orders was 20 minutes. We just ended up ordering drinks and our dinner at the same time.
   

   Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on 14 September 2024

   Trevor, thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you love the food at Smoak BBQ. However, we apologize for the slow service you experienced. Your experience is important to us, and we'll work on improving our timing. We hope to provide you with a smoother experience on your next visit. Thank you for your support!
   

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   John

   Milwaukee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 3 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the 4 for ¿32?. I chose brisket, pulled pork, half a chicken, and salmon. The brisket, pulled pork, and chicken were amazing. The salmon was good, but I didn’t realize it was served cold. The ¿collard? Greens has some spicy kick to them, but I can’t handle much heat, and they were good. The pit beans were good as well. The Texas Twinkies (bacon wrapped stuffed jalapeños) were fantastic, but an order is only 3 of them. The cornbread is delicious, and the honey butter that comes with the cornbread is amazing. Last, the apple crisp dessert was very good, although between two orders, one had a bit more crunch to the crisp, while the other had very little crunch. Overall fantastic experience.
   

   Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on 14 September 2024

   John, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food you ordered from us at Smoak BBQ. Your experience means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Andrew

   Indiana

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 1 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The burnt ends are fantastic! They have the barbecue in Rochester.
   

   Smoak BBQ - RochesterResponded on 14 September 2024

   Andrew, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the burnt ends. It's wonderful to know that Smoak BBQ is your go-to for barbecue in Rochester. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 2 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service! The only downside was that the music was SO loud that we couldn't hear the people talking across the table.
   

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   Laurie

   Hawaii

   47 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   47 reviews

   Dined on 25 July 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Stopped in after arriving in Rochester for the first time. Found the restaurant on Open table and we were not disappointed. My husband had the chicken bbq plate and loved all the layers of flavor along with baked beans and cold slaw. The burrito bowl was lovely. We sat at the bar for the taller chairs, however given the demands on the bartender, probably would have been better to sit at a restaurant table. Everyone was super friendly. Highly recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 July 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Reservation for table of 6 was available on Saturday night within a hour. We had a variety of food between us. All orders were delivered in a prompt manner. BBQ was delicious. Be aware of the Texas Hot, it is indeed actually hot. HAHA
   

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   SteveM

   Minneapolis

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 13 July 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The place was very busy (which is fine). More of a family place than a place to go have a quiet meal. Lots of kids and they were louder. Very open area to eat so noise travels. Our waiter was new and being trained in. Despite being new he was very good. The food was ok. I've been to quite a few BBQ places and this one is average. We got the 4 meat platter (Pulled pork, ribs, cheddar sausage, sliced turkey). The pork was very good but the rest was underwhelming. The ribs were not very tender. The sides were beans and mac & cheese. The beans were the best thing we had but the mac & cheese was sub par. Overall the place wasn't bad but I do not have a reason to go back.
   

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    Trixie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Enjoyable server, with good food and drinks. Highly recommend pineapple slushy.
    

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