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Smoke Shack, Milwaukee, WI

Smoke Shack

4.5
4.5
452 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
We're obsessed with the craft of smoked meat. Our certified humanely-raised meats are dry rubbed, slow smoked, and sauced by you. In some cases, we began smoking your meat yesterday to ensure you get the perfect quality barbecue. We smoke our meats in small batches, all-day, every-day. In some cases, we sell out when items are in high demand, but sit back, savor a bourbon or two, and try something new. We're certain that you'll enjoy our variety!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (414) 431-1119
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Wisconsin

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Wisconsin

    Lively

  • Milwaukee

    Great for brunch

  • Milwaukee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Milwaukee

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoke Shack offers a vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service, with standout mentions like "amazing pulled pork" and "fantastic cornbread." The outdoor patio with fire tables creates a cozy dining experience. While some meats received mixed reviews, the sides and beverage selection, including local brews and bourbons, are highly praised.

452 Reviews
  1. Eli

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We frequent the Smoke Shack fairly often and for good reason. The food is always top notch and our service was fantastic. We sat outside in the enclosed area with the fire tables which made it perfectly comfortable for “outside” seating. Their bourbon selection is fantastic and the Valentine’s Day dessert special was outstanding.
    Smoke ShackResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Eli! Wow, so glad we could help to make your Valentine's Day special - and yeah, that shortcake was killer. Super excited to add it to the new menu 😉 Can't wait to have you back! Cheers!

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  2. Brian

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great value, and great service. Perfect!
    Smoke ShackResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Brian! Thanks so much for the stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We appreciate it and we appreciate YOU! Hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Lori

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Brisket was good, also had pulled pork, but personally didn’t care for the Brussels sprouts and coleslaw lacked flavor. We tried the pulled pork egg rolls as an app and enjoyed them.
    Smoke ShackResponded on 2 February 2025
    Lori, thank you for the review, and we are happy that the barbecued meat was the highlight of your meal. We love those pulled pork egg rolls; that is one of our top sellers for appetizers. Sorry to hear your sides were lacking in flavor, and I have alerted our team so we can adjust the flavor. We look forward to your next visit to see how we have improved!

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  4. Kathy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great here. Good, service and general ambiance is wonderful!
    Smoke ShackResponded on 25 January 2025
    Hi Kathy! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us those stars! We always appreciate it, and YOU!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  5. Andy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Was looking forward to some good bbq, but left very disappointed. The meats tasted as if they were cooked days ago, dry and not up to temp. I enjoyed the sides very much, but for the price, I expected more from the smoked meats.
    Smoke ShackResponded on 19 January 2025
    Hi Andy! Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the smoked meats didn’t meet your expectations, as we strive for top quality and freshness. While we’re glad you enjoyed the sides, we understand the importance of getting the whole meal right. We’d appreciate the chance to make it up to you—please reach out to us at 414.431.1119 ex 2. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to improve! Cheers, Rachael, GM

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  6. Tim

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brisket was dry and ribs were overcooked and very Smokey. Service was great and sides were tasty but for being a bbq place the meat was not great
    Smoke ShackResponded on 29 December 2024
    Hi Tim! Sorry to hear we missed the mark on the Spares and Brisket during your visit - I'll pass your comments onto our culinary team. Thank for taking the time to let us know, it's the only way we get better. Cheers!

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  7. Christine

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waited today was top notch. He was informative, calm, cool and knowledgeable. He made it a great experience. I had the seitan and my boyfriend has the pulled pork. Both were amazing and cooked perfectly. Great work, team!
    Smoke ShackResponded on 1 December 2024
    Thank you Christine for the 5 stars! We just updated our menu and we're glad to hear you enjoyed the Seitan. We are also happy to hear the service you received was great.

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  8. Amy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance on the outdoor patio with fire tables. A great casual date night spot!
    Smoke ShackResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hi Amy! Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know, we appreciate you!

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  9. Barry

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have done a lot of 'que and did not expect to find something this good in Milwaukee. Went for brunch and it gave me some items to try at home. Will go back on my next trip.
    Smoke ShackResponded on 5 November 2024
    Aw, thanks Barry! We very much appreciate your kind words - looking forward to having you back when you swing through Milwaukee again. Cheers!

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  10. Connie

    Denver

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An unexpected bonus to be offered a table outside on the heated, fire table patio on a cool fall night with college football on the screen. Reed offered great attentive service. Our table ordered various menu items but all agreed the pulled pork was the winner. A gem in MKE!
    Smoke ShackResponded on 29 October 2024
    Thank you for the great review, Connie! We're so glad you were able to enjoy our fire tables. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon! The Smoke Shack Team

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FAQs

Smoke Shack does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Smoke Shack also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 431-1119.

Smoke Shack is rated 4.5 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

Smoke Shack does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Smoke Shack

332 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    St. Paul
  • Area
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage one block to the south.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (414) 431-1119
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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