Giant, great for groups. Southern hospitality. positive, welcoming waitstaff. Decor: I felt transported to the South. Who doesn't love 6 sauces to choose from? I don't think I've seen that anywhere in northern California. Delicious, smoky, sour, spicy, mustard, so many options. so glad we got the cornbread, it must be ordered and eaten. sweet potato tots, 1st time ever. yum. Brisket was yum. Will come here anytime I am in healdsburg and it's open. read more

KINSmoke - the delicious BBQ sauce options that I liked - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Solid bbq in the heart of Healdsburg! The pork belly was really tender and the cobb salad was a nice lunch medium to host that pork belly. They've got a 6 pack of bbq sauces on the table too. The Carolina gold and the Kin original were my favorite. They've got a solid menu of beers and wine too. They've got a fun bbq / bar vibe inside with plenty of seating and a bar to hang at too. The staff was really nice and quick to help! Will certainly come back to try some more bbq! read more

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Every time I visit KINsmoke, it is such a great experience! From the staff, to the ambiance, to the food. Seating is usually easily available, however, I always make a reservation just incase as I tend to visit during peak dinner time with 5-6 people. I typically eat vegetarian, but recently introduced fish into my diet, so I'm glad I can order the salmon dish. I do wish though they had some creative with tofu/BBQ flavors. I know an unrealistic ask since this is a BBQ joint, but wishful thinking! Lol The food always comes very fresh and tasty. The salmon I believe on menu it's grilled to medium rare, but I love it crispy and well done! It melts into your mouth, with the potato's. I like that I comes with a side of salad as it balances it all out, and isn't too heavy. Always a favorite and must visit if you're in the area! read more

KINSmoke - 4x4 with full rack of ribs on the side ordered separately. - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Having lived in Kansas City, I love good bar b q. Came across Kin smoke and it smelled so Good so I thought I'd give it a try. The wings were amazing!! Got the dry rub, and you have a choice of various sauces. They were so meaty and tender. The dry rub was delicious! Also ordered the St. Louis style ribs. Very tender and meaty. They have a variety of sauces on the table Our waitress sweet and very attentive. Great bar b q! read more

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When I saw that Healdsburg had a BBQ joint in the square, I was stoked to try it out. Was seated almost immediately and ordered a drink. There were only two servers and a nearly full dining room. Im not sure these two ladies stopped moving the entire time I was there. Ordered brisket and fries so that I could sample all of the BBQ options on the table. I asked for the combo which is part flat and part point. Both were tender and juicy. Fries were on point as well. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dare I say, the perfect fry. The espressor sauce is awesome! You get the tang of vinegar and then the espresso comes in on the back. Great combo. The Carolina BBQ is VERY mustard forward, while good, if you dont like mustard, maybe skip it. The Alabama white has a very mild horseradish flavor but is still better than average. The spicy BBQ could be more spicy for me, but is otherwise pretty good. The Kin BBQ sauce is much sweeter than any of the others. And the KC BBQ sauce, I mean, how can you go wrong! This one is no exception. Super tasty. When I was looking at the menu, I saw that they had a hellfire sauce for their wings, and you know how much I love a good hot chicken wing and how disappointed I have been lately. I asked my server for a side of it so I could taste it. This. Sauce. Is. Delicious. It's plenty hot, which is great, but it also tastes great, which is what sets it apart. read more

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This such a wonderful spot if you want a good hearty lunch or dinner! It's right downtown Healdsburg, and has lights outside it's adorable! The atmosphere is casual yet upscale because their food is of excellent quality!! There are so many options of bbq they have it's such a treat! Everything they have is above and beyond! I got the Y.C.B burger which was 1/2 pound- their bbq burger patty, cheddar cheese with vegetables although I didn't get mine with the veggies, and their soup that was delicious and a lemonade we also got their "frickles" as well which are fried pickles with a delicious side of ranch. If you are a pickle lover like myself these are for you! Perfectly coated in batter. The service is always very good, they are SO nice here! It does not matter if it is busy or not they are always there to come back around and make sure your drink is refilled you need anything etc. Wonderful service, delicious bbq and perfect location! This place is a must if you haven't been! read more

KINSmoke - The Frickles App - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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3 stars just for informational purposes. We didn't end up eating here because they had no outdoor seating left, and the restaurant is not dog-friendly anyway. Just a heads up for anyone traveling with their pups! read more

That one star review below is TRIPPIN. Went here for dinner on our last night in Healdsburg and were SO satisfied. The frickles (fried pickles) were juicy and crunchy, the pulled pork and pastrami sandwiches were delicious (with their spicy and kin bbq sauce) and our server was really nice and attentive. Even the sweet tea was tasty. read more

Came in for takeout lunch, 2 out of 4 of the lunches were not good and just food and no drinks was $109. I had the ribs and they were super dried out. Literally like leather and I couldn't even eat them. I ordered my son a medium kin burger and it was raw. He could only eat the edges. Unfortunately I had brought it back to a job site 10 miles out of town so I couldn't return it. read more

Disappointed. Cold food for a cold afternoon. First time here - service was very good but it was the worst brisket ever for us!- dry , no favor and cold! Cold tiny corn muffin with near frozen butter. The Mac and cheese was hot and enjoyable as was the hot tea. We will keep looking for a new spot for lunch in Healdsburg on our next visit read more

I saw a review on Check Please Bay Area so I bookmarked this to try the next time I'd plan to be up in the Healdsburg area. Hubby & I got an opportunity this past Thursday on our overnight stay. We entered the restaurant around 5:10pm. We were warmly greeted and led to a table. Unbeknownst to us it was HH. Even better. Hubby got the Hamm's draft beer just because it was retro. I got the well margarita. The Hamm's draft was served in a glass shaped like a beer can. You can purchase a glass if you want a souvenir. Both of us ordered the 1x1 platter plate. Choice of one meat and one side. We didn't spot a price listed but decided to get it anyway. Turned out it's $19.50. We both went with the St Louis pork ribs. 1/2 rack. Extra $3. The side - Hubby got the potato salad and I got the apple horseradish coleslaw. The sweet cornbread was a little dry but better with the soft spread. Food came quickly on an aluminum tray. On the table there are six different sauces for you to choose from to add to your ribs. I liked the traditional BBQ sauce and the molasses sauce. The pork ribs were fork tender. Street parking and dedicated parking lots available. read more

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Average at best BBQ experience. We ordered the 2 x 2 (2 meats, 2 sides + cornbread) and opted for the brisket, pork ribs, mac & cheese, and baked beans. Brisket: so so so dry. I think it had a good smokey flavor but I needed to add the bbq sauce to help with the dryness. Pork ribs: these were good! Tender and smokey Mac & cheese: quite LITERALLY the worst mac & cheese I've ever had in my life. It's pasta shells in a watery cheese sauce. The cheese does not stick to the pasta at all so you're essentially eating buttered noodles. I'm amazed this gets served. Bourbon baked beans: these were really good! Great bbq flavor and we liked how there's meat chunks in it as well. A plus here is that the sides are pretty large. Service was quick. The BBQ sauces at our table were virtually empty so I'd suggest the servers check the condiments per table more often. The space is huge with wooden booths and tons of tv, great place to catch sports games at read more

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The "frickles" - fried pickles - were great. Nice to be able to choose how fatty the brisket sandwich should be. Service was fast & friendly. read more

Delish! You can smell it just walking through the door. That sexy barbecue smoke just lingers. The whole set up just screams bbq from the wooden booths to the carousel of barbecue sauces. The menu is full of great choices and we settled in on a few to share. Service was always at the ready. The pollo borracho sandwich was jam packed with flavor. The burnt ends were super tender, the fried pickles on point, and the Mac was cheesy. Get yourself in here and enjoy! read more

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Great dinner and cocktails at Kinsmoke in Healdsburg. Place is very cool looking and smells so good when you walk in. I sat close to where the food was coming out so I was seeing some good stuff. We got the happy hour margaritas which were really good. And $6 each, pretty great deal. I had the chili cheese fries and hellfire wings from the happy hour menu and my husband got the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Their fries are sooooo good and definitely one of the best burgers I've tasted in quite awhile. Give this place a try, great food, great service and great portions with great hour prices! Ok, my pictures are never that great because I always get so excited when my food gets there i forget to take photos and just dig in. So, everything looked so much better than what you see, it's my fault! Haha read more

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The BEST bbq I've ever had. We have visited 3 times and have been equally impressed each time. We always get there when it opens so we're always greeted and sat immediately. The inside is very country but in a very inviting way and this time of year it's decorated for Christmas! The burnt ends are a must try! They have such a unique flavor profile that isn't like anything I have ever tried before. Another favorite is the smoked chicken and white sandwich. It's creamy and slightly spicy and has yummy pickles! The alabama white sauce is to die for! On our most recent visit, I tried the salmon which was cooked to perfection. The skin was crispy and the potatoes were delicious. The salad had a good vinaigrette taste to it. My husband of course got the smoked chicken and white with mac and cheese. The max and cheese is so delicious. Very creamy with a slight kick to it. It's a must visit each time we visit Healdsburg from Sacramento. read more

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Wow this place is amazing! The location is perfect as it is in the plaza. The wings were my favorite! Lots of sauce options which is nice. I would recommend this place it is 10/10!!! read more

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We were visiting the town of Healdsburg and stopped in for lunch at KINSmoke. We were seated right away and the restaurant was clean and pleasant. There was just one server taking orders and serving food. That was fine. When you visit a BBQ restaurant you expect to have good and flavorful food. That was not the case here. We ordered the brisket expecting it to be flavorful and tender. That did not happen. Our brisket lunch was very dry and half of the meat was burnt. Yes it was burnt and hard to eat. The server checked in on us to see how our lunch was. I did not want to ruin our lunch experience. So I said "it is fine". The server must have known that the brisket was not tender or flavorful based on the appearance and burnt crust that the food was not good. Sorry to say. She did not ask any further. The French fries were very good. Although that was the best part of the meal. I did leave a tip. However lower than I normally would have if the food had been good. Check out the photos below. The second photo is what you would expect brisket to look like. The first photo shows burnt brisket in the front. It was burnt halfway through. I decided not to have a conversation about the food at that time. I decided to add my comments to Yelp instead. read more

KINSmoke - Burnt Beef Brisket in front - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Our group ordered juicy brisket, ribs and southwestern chicken avo salad. Of the three, only the salad was decent. It didn't come with a lot on it besides the chicken and avo; however, the chicken was flavorful, spiced in a southwestern style. The juicy brisket was not juicy; it was lean, hard, cold brisket that no one in our group enjoyed. The same for the ribs. Someone in our group mentioned they thought the economy had affected the restaurant and they wouldn't be back until the place was turning things over often enough to actually have fresh, warm food with a return to the juicy brisket that is said to still be available per their menu. read more

Absolutely Gross. First Time There and Last. I had the Brisket and I myself prefer my meat not to be killed twice this poor thing was killed 12 times than ran over and made sure it was dead. My Husband had a Pastrami Bomb mmmmm well I really can't understand what it really was. Who the hell puts Lettuce and Tomatoes on a Pastrami Sandwich Gross. The only part of the whole meal was the beans and water lol. We also had the Brussels they even killed those. Service well could have been better she didn't even asked us anything if this was our first time have we been there before give us suggestions nothing. The place was quite a bar like setting so it was nice. Will I go again Hell to the NO To expensive for shitty food read more

Walked by this joint and instantly got taken in by the sept of smoked meats. So I decided to check the place out. Walked in as one of the first people to arrived as it just opened up and we were greeted by a super nice staff member. Ambiance is just as you think for a cool rustic bbq spot. Ordered the 2x2 meat combo- ribs and brisket and yooooooo that brisket was off the chain! I wanted to order more even as I sat enjoying the first plate of brisket. Yes it's that good (imo). I really like the variety of sauces and the host brought out a hot hot sauce damn!!! Hot but good. Our waitress was super cool and accommodating, service gets a I f you're in the Healdsburg area and are looking for some good bbq, I would recommend checking this place out. I can't wait to come back. Oh and you gotta try that hot hot sauce ask for it. read more

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Been wanting to come here since seeing it on the show, Check Please. We got the YBC burger and 2x2 brisket and ribs. Meat was not as smoky as expected. Brisket had some dry pieces. Quite disappointed. We live in Sonoma and sadly this place doesn't compare to Cochon Volant (meat very smoky and moist), or even Fremont Diner back in the day. Burger was ok but nothing special. They got the side salad wrong too - supposed to be beet salad but it was just greens. The fries and fried Cajun shrimp were good. We liked the ambiance and choice of sauces. We will give Kinsmoke another shot if we're in the area but hoping the meat will be much smokier. read more

KINSmoke - YBC burger - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Before flying up to Healdsburg, I had looked to see what were the top rated restaurants in the area. Kin Smoke kept popping up, so we stopped in for dinner. Luckily it wasn't busy and we were seated quickly. Ordered the 2x2 entrée (beef brisket, St. Louis ribs, baked beans, potato salad, and corn bread). We would definitely visit this place again. read more

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We found this place by walking past it and deciding to give it a try. As soon as we walked in, we got hit with a super heavy smoke and BBQ smell. I know it's supposed to smell like smoke and BBQ but this was much stronger than expected. We ordered several appetizers and their 4x4 family meal. The prices were reasonable and all the items we ordered were tasty. The ribs stole the show in my opinion but my wife really liked the wings. So, the food was good but, unfortunately, our clothes smelled like smoke for the rest of the night. read more

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First time here and dang this place is good Very very pleased that we decided to have some bbq this fine day. The 4 of us came hungry and didn't hesitate to order to our hearts content Service was quick and food came out very quick, as it should as most of the hard work of bbq should be done in the morning already. Mac and cheese was pretty decent but nothing to write home about. Cole slaw was slawing. French fries were pretty good, nice and seasoned. Ordered a 3x3 and had brisket combo lean and fat - wasn't super juicy but juicy enough. Pulled pork was nice and tender. The star though were the pork ribs, they were very very good. If you come, get the ribs. Everything was super decently priced, roughly $60 for the 3x3 which fed 4 and had leftover fries and brisket to take home, two fountain drinks and a beer. I'd say $60 is a steal read more

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Very solid BBQ. My burger was fantastic and appropriately messy. Both sides were exactly what we were looking for. Very casual environment. Catch a game, have some BBQ, and have a drink if you are so inclined. Wait staff are courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. read more

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Food was delicious and staff was friendly and attentive. 5 different types of bbq sauces: Carolina gold, espresso, original, Alabama white, Kansas City. I like how it's labeled to tell you which one would taste good with what. My faves were the Carolina gold and the espresso. Waitress came within about 10 min from when we were sat. A little pricey- $92 for 4x4 (4 meats and 4 sides) Sweet tea and a beer. For our meat we chose: ribs, ckn, pulled pork, brisket. My fave was the brisket. Really fun environment. Good food and good vibes! read more

Owner was awesome. Food was delicious. Cajun Shrimp nice portion and soooo tasty. The waitress Whitney was quick and attentive despite having all the tables in the place with rhe owner helping out. A ten/ten. Visiting from Detroit with a group of 7 ladies. read more

Such a fun way to eat as a group and get to try lots of things. It was so delicious! Bring your appetite to this place. read more

KINSmoke - Fam Damily - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Was in Healdsburg walking around and needed a good lunch place. Wanted something other than fancy sandwiches and KINSmoke nailed it. Great sauces, great food, big portions, full bar. Just note - the 2x2 is a solid amount of food. Not too much for a linebacker, but definitely meaningful. Highly recommend. read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Omg, we LOVE kinsmoke. Tried it first after seeing it on check please. We were very happy with our meals. I always get the brisket sandwhich 1/2 1/2 lean and fatty. Thats the only way to get it! Otherwise the sandwich will be dry. My husband gets the combo platter. Brisket and pulled pork with beans and and asian slaw. The meat is perfectly seasoned and smoky. There are a variety of bbq sauce's to accompany the meat, from mild to hot. The sweet potato tots with the sweet dipping sauce is ADDICTIVE! I cant get enough!! Add a cold beer and you've got yourself a great meal , that you definitely wont leave hungry from! We go there fairly regularly. If you like bbq, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more

Their Bbq was really good. Both Brisket and Ribs were tender and flavorful. Price was also decent especially the food was good and right portion. They also have variety of sauce you can choose from that's available on each table. Our server was nice and patience. We definitely love the ambiance inside. read more

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This mf IS THE BOMB. New Year's Day and they're cranking hot & heavy. Everything Spanish language in Healdsburg is closed. These guys are like an upscale, best parts of a Texas-Callie, smart and awesomely chef-forward freakin' #NirvanaBurgerBBQBrisketPorkBellyDROOLONMYSELFGOOD. Can I get an Amen. Can I give these folks SIX stars?? Pass this up at your own risk. I can only repeat that iconic line from 2 Broke Girls. Don't ever doubt me: get that booty on in fer good eats. Yee haw read more

I think Kin Smoke has always had really good food, so I don't know why we don't come here more often. What really stood out during the most recent visit was the excellent service. Kaia was our waitress and she was very genuine and kind. I'm so much more likely to go back to a place that not only has really great food, but also has wonderful employees. Thank you for a great experience :) read more

Our server was so nice! Ambiance was average, the brick was cool. Food delicious! Burnt ends melted like butter in your mouth. Pork shoulder and Brisket were a tad dry but nothing sauces can't fix. Loved all 6 different sauces to try. Alabama white sauce and the mustard sauce were my personal favorites. Sides: Mac n Cheese and Bourbon baked beans were amazing! Coleslaw we had to add salt and pepper. Cornbread and honey butter a perfect dessert. Thank you! read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Ordered the brisket and spicy sweet potato tater tots. Both are really good as well as the chocolate bread pudding. Service was excellent by the server EZ. Very attentive and personable. read more

Can I give it 6 stars?! You walk in the door to an awsome aroma of the smoked meats, a great sign. If you like whisky, AWSOME selections for very reasonable prices. Get the double on the hardnto find ones, Weller CYPB, Elmer T Lee, Blanton, Colonel H Taylor, and on and on. Only 20% more for a double. Oh yeah, on to the meat. I had the brisket and pulled pork. Delicious! Was with friends from Texas who said it was as good as what they got there. Service amd staff were aawesome! Friendly, helpful, and just fun. I would definately recommend! read more

Stumbled upon this place after shopping locally nearby. Their ahi salad is my favorite. Love the atmosphere especially the outdoor seating. Service was excellent. read more

I went there with my family for lunch today, and it was excellent! I had the St. Louis-style ribs and the pork ends. It came with fries, potato salad, and two corn muffins. The place was packed, but the service was still excellent. Our server was very attentive. I brought a lot of food home. I'll be having great eats for the rest of the weekend. For anyone who likes BBQ and the charm of downtown Healdsburg, I highly recommend KINmoke. read more

Waited 15 minutes to be seated. There was 5 open tables. While my daughter stood with a cast and crutches. Somebody eventually asked if we had been helped yet?. We ordered appetizers. They never came out and nobody ever said anything about it. Once our food came out I let the waiter know we no longer wanted appetizers. Food took extremely long to come out. Saw people who got seated 15 minutes after us get food first. My brisket was cold. Literally cold. For 7 ounces of brisket, a small cup of slaw, I added a side of sweet potato tots. It came with 7 tots for $5.50 And a kids meal mini burger that was well done [we asked for medium] came out to $65. And I left hungry. I'm 165 pounds. The bbq sauce selection was good. Awful service, cold food, tiny over priced portions. Asked a couple who was sitting next to us outside after they left and said they were equally disappointed with food and service. read more