Solid BBQ joint. I discovered it after antique shopping next door at Palm-Olive. The owner is attentive and friendly and the menu offerings are plentiful. For my first time, I opted for the tri tip combo which came with chili beans and potato salad. My dining partner ordered 1/2 lb brisket with Mac. The chili beans are hearty with chunks of tri tip and good flavor. Not too salty. Potato salad was good and the Mac n cheese was really cheesy and nostalgic, it tasted like a home made dish from your childhood. Definitely not from a box! I also enjoyed the brisket. None of the meats were dry or tough or laden with fat. They do sell out sometimes and close early. so I would call before heading out. But over all If you're looking for a good bbq spot check them out! read more

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Stopped by Ben's Smokin BBQ today for lunch and I'm definitely glad I did. I tried the brisket plate with collard greens, mac & cheese, and pilaf. The brisket was on point and I loved that they gave me a mix of lean and fatty pieces. Mac & cheese: 8.5/10 Collard greens: 8/10 Pilaf: 8/10 Brisket: 9.5/10 The service was exceptional. Ben was out talking to everyone, making sure guests were taken care of, and even took time to explain the different bbq sauces to us. Highly recommend checking this place out if you haven't yet. I'll definitely be back soon with friends and family. read more

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After passing by this place for some time and promising myself that I would stop in "someday", that day finally came. One of my friends had just come back from lunch, and because I was out of the office, I didn't get invited. I asked where they all went, and he told me "that bbq place over on Palm and Olive". I knew exactly where they went. After hearing his rave review of the place, and what he had ordered, I beelined it over there for a late lunch to take home and eat with my wife. You have to try the "Luciano". It's a sandwich with brisket, tri-tip, bacon and onion rings. It was outstanding, but I think it could have used just a touch more "smoke" flavor. I think if it had that, my 8.5 rating would go to a 10! Definitely worth the trip over there, not only for the food, but for the friendly staff as well. read more

The food may be delicious, but the service is amazing. It's family owned and operated and they're great supporters of the local scene. You can tell they love their community. Everything is made in house so it's fresh and flavorful. I love their burritos, meat is always so tender and my favorite side is their 3 meat chili beans. There's indoor and outdoor seating. One of my favorite things is how many zero and diet options they have on canned drinks, being a T1 diabetic sometimes I get tired of having diet cola or water as my only drink options so this has always been a plus for me. I definitely recommend trying them and a follow on their social media because sometimes my dinner plans get changed because they get sold out lol read more

Okok I finally have a great local bbq place in my neighborhood! Bensmokin is a welcome addition to Tower. Amazing staff, very helpful for first time diners. We had combos, tri tip, ribs, onion rings, mac n cheese, beans and cole slaw. Nothing but praise for all! My picky brother is a BIG bbq fan and a BIG man and he was so impressed and the servings were big enough that he was able to take some home for later! I know that their hours are unusual bit it IS local and they cater-just ho back when they are open! We will be there this Saturday! read more

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I was craving BBQ, after a goggle search I found this place. I didn't know what l wanted l opted for the sliders & coleslaw along with original sauce & spicy sauce. The meat was cooked to perfection the bun was yummy l really enjoyed it. The coleslaw lacked seasoning, it was crunchy the way I like my coleslaw . If in town again I would stop by to try something else from the menu..... read more

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Visited Bensmokin on a Saturday. I was excited because I saw a TikTok review and I pass by here often. Their customer service was great, very nice family who runs the place. I believe the owner helped us, he was very kind. Unfortunately the foods flavor fell short. The Mac n cheese was bland and didn't taste seasoned. The beans tasted like they had flour in them, very tomato tasting and no salt. Not pictured was the candyman chicken which had a good smoked flavor. The cornbread wasn't great either. I do love supporting small businesses but the flavor was missing here. Their Carolina gold barbecue sauce and the original were good. I was hoping this would become a regular place for us but unfortunately it won't be. The plate pictured was $17 for about 2-3 pieces of tri-tip. read more

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Wow this spot is wonderful. Tons of options for everyone with plenty of drinks, treats, and sides available. Staff and chefs very very welcoming, friendly, attentive, and patient as we were ordering. The food was brought out to us in a timely manner. Everything was delicious! I look forward to our next visit to try more of everything! Also plenty of parking available which is always a plus. Thank you! read more

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Killer brisket. Definitely ask for some of their Carolina gold BBQ sauce. Good pulled pork and ribs.

Words can't describe the level of hospitality and amazing service this places gives! The food is beyond amazing to say the least. Everytime I've been there, they make it a point to talk to everyone and make it personal! It's amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Not sure what Ben's smoking, but it's not flavor. I ordered ribs, pulled pork, and brisket-aka the BBQ starter pack-and all three tasted like they forgot the seasoning at home. The mac and cheese looked like it came straight from the frozen aisle, and the fries? Old, burnt, and soggy, like they got evicted from someone else's plate. Portions? Tiny. Prices? High. Value? Nonexistent. Those 4 and 5-star reviews must be from family members or people who've never eaten real BBQ. First time here and definitely the last. Solid 2 out of 5 stars-and that's me being generous. read more

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Foooood was amazing, the smoke ring on that pulled pork was *chefs kiss*! The ribs were amazing, as well as the smoked hot link! Sides we got were delicious as well; buttered corn, Spanish rice, rice pilaf, 3 meat chili beans, macaroni salad and coleslaw! Order at the counter place, canned sodas and some cozy seating inside. Parking is tight, but food is worth it! read more

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This place was so good! I had the brisket and beans and Mac and cheese and my stomach was very happy I would eat here again! I would love to try the collard greens next time! read more

We love this place come every chance we get. It may be an hour drive but the food the flavor the staff are completely worth it. We love the Bernardo bombs the meats are so good we don't even need bbq sauce but they have so many to choose from if we did..the rolls are so soft and good. read more

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Well first off the customer service is great. Bring your on beer is great as well as for the food. Well let me say it was ok. My tri tip and brisket was cold. The cheddar sausage was great. The Mac n cheese was grainy the beans were good. The Ribs St. Louis were ok very tender but lack seasoning in my opinion. As well with the other meats. Said I get free rolls that never came and the guy server was not very helpful. Overall very mid in my opinion. Will I come back probably not. But thats just me. But Ben was very nice and welcoming. Hopefully it gets better but for now its a no. read more

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I really love what they've done with the place. The atmosphere and the owners are one of the best people you will ever meet. The food is top quality as well. You can tell they put a lot of love in their food and that they are passionate at what they do. The ribs and chicken are my favorite. Packed with flavor and tender as well as their other meats. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family :) read more

BenSmoking Barbecue is an amazing restaurant with top-notch service. They sell out so often that you've got to get there early if you want the good stuff. I'm obsessed with brisket, and it's usually hard to find great brisket outside of places like Texas or Kentucky--so it's incredible to have a spot in Fresno that nails it. The brisket here is legit. read more

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What can I say that will do Bensmokin BBQ justice? What I can say is that once you've tried his amazing food you will be back! Also please place your order in advance because several times when I have not done so you will be disappointed because he tends to sell out of many popular items. I now have his phone number on on my favorites list and speed dial. read more

I live close by, I've seen this new place and thought I would wait till it got established to try it out..the coleslaw was good, the tri-tip was cooked to perfection, needed marinade flavor, the brisket was flavorless and sooo over cooked (mush). Mac & cheese so dried out, flavorless. The beans, flavor was ok, but the bean has to come from a low grade pinto can bean. The corn bread wold have better if it was JIFFY. If I'm swatting flies while I'm trying to eat.. just think how many flies are in the KITCHEN. Flies don't just land on food just for fun. read more

From nextdoor we could smell the BBQ and it smelled great. It's definitely a rugged place, but that comes with this type of food. The place was empty and that should have been my first clue about the experience. When we got up to the counter to order, I asked how much brisket came with the combo. The woman (short, brunette, 20ish) said 1/3 lb. I asked what that would look like visually...like the size of my fist? With attitude, she said "Smaller than a 1/2, larger than 1/4." I know math! I said VISUALLY!! I looked at my husband and about walked out (he later told me he was too). I said, "But, is that the size of my fist or a what is it visually." She said, "Our portions are created for someone to be full." First, that's not true; second, that's subjective. I should have walked out. The food wasn't worth the effort. We got our food quickly (by that time we were the only ones in there). The links (cheddar jalapeno & hot links) were VERY good. Juicy and full of flavor. The chili bean side was bland. How is that even possible. The coleslaw....now, I know everyone's coleslaw is different and I've eaten all over Texas. This was cabbage with a lot of mayonnaise. Absolutely terrible. The brisket was not smoked, pale and flavorless. My husband ordered a side of potato salad, but they were out. The woman said she would make more, give her 5 minutes. Well, if it were to take more, we would have gotten another side. 20 minutes later I got up to ask about it!!! We were done eating. We were going to just take it to leave, but my husband ate it. It was THE BEST potato salad I've ever had. Almost like a deviled egg with all the fix'ns. I'll give them that! It was expensive too, but what isn't. But...I would expect larger portions and better service for the price. I won't go back. I especially won't go back due to the grumpy, sarcastic woman taking our order! read more

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Excellent food! Bit of a wait, but was a Saturday afternoon and busy. Staff said someone will be with you when they're available. Friendly staff that takes pride in their service. "Go back" place for the wife and I. read more

Best brisket sandwich in fresno- and that's saying a lot because there some heavy hitters in town. The fries were seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend! read more

We knew Ben's was good because we've eaten his food at pop ups he's done. Now he has his own storefront and we finally made it over. Yes, it's good stuff! I got the Cloudship burrito with brisket, chili beans, Spanish rice and cheese - yummy. The smoke from the brisket was prominent. We also ordered the huge jalapeño poppers - a full jalapeño split and FILLED with cream cheese, cheese, meat and wrapped, enrobed, in bacon. They were delicious but too spicy for me :( We also got a sampler of meats - links, brisket, ribs and tri tip. All of it was good. We also got two sides: chili beans and Mac n cheese. The meat had sauce but wasn't drenched which I really appreciate. They do give you a container of sauce if you want to add more. Forgive my horrible photos; they don't do the food Justice, I forgot to take pics until after we'd served. So what you see is after four people served Also, be patient - there are only two people cooking and serving. And! They're having their ribbon cutting tomorrow, July 7! Check them out. read more

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The food and owners are amazing! We went for my birthday. Even though the dining room is small, they were able to accommodate 9 of us, and there were still tables available for other parties. Mt mom and I shared the 49er. All of the proteins and sides were delicious. My husband got the nachos, and thoroughly enjoyed them. This will be my new birthday spot. read more

Idiots. Their hours of operation is 11 am-6pm, Wednesday-Saturday. At 11 am a group of my friends & I showed up at 11 am, the parking lot gate was closed, no one was in the restaurant. I called the number a message from last month explained they were closed for Porch Fest and a 175 person wedding. That's great that you're boasting about a big catering for a wedding yet you can't update your phone message or out a sign up that you're not open? We took our business elsewhere to a fantastic restaurant in the Tower. F*^k You Bensmoking Pos!!! read more

Went to this BBQ spot with my boys and local legend Wicks! Got the Wick Burger named after the legend- bacon, brisket, barbecue burger with jalapeño popper "wick" on top! This was - definitely recommend to all read more

Bensmokin BBQ - Went to this spot with my boys & local legend Wicks! Wick Burger named after the legend - Caterers Near Me

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The lady at the register was very polite and honestly, that was the best part of the order. I ordered the mackie... the brisket was very dry and the mac & cheese had zero seasoning. Their fries were not seasoned and that would have made a huge difference. Pulled pork was a little dry but the sauce saved it. The combo plate... The best part is everything was sauced. Macaroni and cheese still flavorless. At 11:30 on a Saturday morning there was no peach cobbler by as advertised, and the blueberry peach cobbler was mushy but has an opportunity to be better... great flavor. read more

I wish you could review in compilation. The first time I came here, I was so impressed. The owner read us tended to us and provided stellar customer service from A-to-Z. The food was tasty the prices or just and I was looking forward to coming back. I wish I could say the same today when I came back. The owner was there and did greet us but shortly disappeared. The cashier that took his place was neither friendly, helpful, informative, or customer service oriented at all in anyway. I would've gotten more information and friendlier and more personable service from a robot that I did with her. Thankfully, the food was OK. The meat seem a little tougher and not quite as flavorful, but we didn't appear to have the same cook. Either the cook that we had last time was friendly, greedy, personable, and referred to us as friends which made us feel like friends today's cook was very stoic All in all the food is good. The service is really what set it apart before and made me want to come back however, if I had service like today in service, I wouldn't have been back at all. . It's a shame when the employee culture is what shapes the body of the business.. read more

We stumbled across this place and it is definitely a place we will go back to! We had the Dicky sandwich: pulled pork Mac n cheese grilled cheese, and the brisket combo with chili and potato salad. They were out of their version of the Texas Twinkie which was a bummer but hopefully next time! Overall we were very impressed with the smoke ring on the pork, the brisket was super tender, the chili and potato salad were both delicious, and the staff were very helpful. Great little hidden gem in a rough neighborhood. read more

Great food. Owner greeted us when we parked and came by our table while we were dinning. Had Brisket Combo with one rib. Brisket melted in your mouth and rib fell off the bone. Nice place and employees all friendly. They give veterans a discount!! read more

I have eaten bbq in Kansas City and St.Louis, let me tell you this place is amazing! Had the sandwich with pulled pork/mac n cheese... what a great combination and meat tender, delicious !! Loved the spicy sauce option! Want to work my way through the menu! Some of those offerings sound like heaven read more

Well there is a variety of BBCUE meats Which is nice . However all the meats seemed a bit bland . The Brisket which I was really wanting was dry . I was very disappointed. The tri tip was a little chewy. My absolute favorite was the potato salad . I honestly don't think I have any better than this. The flavor was amazing. read more

7/12/23 They are located at 1120 North Palm Ave. New! Thank you Rita for helping. =) Getting lunch. Lunchtime! The worker was very kind and welcoming. Happy to recommend. 2 breast plate with 2 ribs ordered. Comes with two sides. Potato salad and chili are the sides recommended and picked. A cinnamon roll cupcake ordered too. They normally have a jalapeño mango BBQ sauce, but not today. Darn! Just means I'll have to come back. Music playing. Upbeat. Plenty of seating. Nice atmosphere. Calm. Little wait and received order with good day wishes! Smelled great! Lunchtime! Order split! Chicken is skinless and it was moist and really flavorful! Rib fell right off the bone and it was delicious! Both meats dipped in the BBQ sauce included $ made it even better. Potato salad was tasty. Chili was really good too! It came with a roll and I had that and it was great! Mother said hers was great too! No skin on the meat was different. Still tasty! Nice change! We both definitely like and prefer the barbecued chicken with skin, but it was still a really delicious lunch! Cinnamon roll cupcake looks delicious too! I'll add it after we have it. Great service and lunch! Highly Recommended! read more

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rude people. took to long to acknowledge me as a customer. took to long to get my order. the people there r rude. food expensive and it's on. not a big deal. the service and attitudes is wats going to keep me away from there read more

The brisket amount is very small full of fatty pieces and cut into small pieces and cold. Great smoke flavor but not seasoned well. Mac n cheese was soggy, cold and not very good. Potato salad was seasoned well but I kept getting large potato skin pieces that wouldn't break down as I chewed. Bbq sauce tastes ketchup base, which I'm not a fan of. I was the only customer in the restaurant but he kept taking phone calls instead of taking my order. Not a big deal but kinda sucks. I was so excited to try this place. Disappointed and out $22 for this plate. read more

Bensmokin BBQ - Brisket, man n cheese, potato salad and bread - Caterers Near Me

The food is fantastic. I wish this place would be open more days and hours. Service is slow but friendly.

We just ordered many things on the menu to see what we liked most. We thought it would be the brisket, which was very good, but the star of the meal was the ribs. Wow! So good! The potato salad was good also. Hubby liked the onion rings and the chili was really good too. We will definitely be back often. We used to get bbq from a Kerman BBQ place, but they closed so we were forced to look for another place. Worth the drive. This place is great. read more

You will never go wrong if you want consistently great food, served by great people, at a reasonable rate. They use quality ingredients and will go beyond the call of duty to provide you with a satisfying dining experience. read more

The food here is fantastic, he has some origami dishes that are delicious. The employees and owner are quite friendly as well, we will definitely be returning read more

Fantastic, the pork ribs were sooo good Brisket and Tri Tip AWESOME BBQ sauce Excellent. The Macaroni very good but a little heavy on the Dill.You really need to stop by read more