This place was a gem! We came across them wile looking in yelp for BBQ. We were up the road at a casino killing time and my wife and I both had a craving for BBQ. Being from out of town we had no clue where to go. So KINSmoke came up great ratting so we drove the 25 minutes to find them and let me tell you as soon as you walk n and you get the hint of smoke you're hooked. The service the food the staff the restaurant everything was 5 Star. We will definitely come back and this time will bring the whole family. read more

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This place is a 10 out of 5. I am from North Carolina and the food here is off the charts. The bourbon Lavender sour is in a glass, so be careful how much you consume. The Kinsauce is also to die for. Service was great, atmosphere was amazing. I could go here every day. Highly highly recommend. read more

Amazing chili cheese fries because each component was excellent and the ratio was great. Ir's hard to get chili fries right, because they easily become such a gloppy, amorphous mess! Chili studded with beans but full of brisket and pork shoulder, proof that this joint does bbq well. Portion was a decent size and there was cheese sauce on the bottom of the plate, followed by the crispy fries. they were not completely covered in the chili so that the fries on the top of the pile were still crispy and the ones on the bottom still had potatoey integrity. . The smoked, shredded cheddar on top and a smattering of fresh scallions. After a heathy weekend at my vegan friends' new home, this was such an indulgent treat, Service was great and iced tea was fresh brewed. i beat the Sunday lunch rush. Such a satisfying pit stop to fuel up for the long drive back to the Peninsula. read more

KINSmoke - chili cheese fries were excellent - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

High quality and delicious. BBQ always feels overpriced, but at least KINSmoke delivers on quality for the high prices.

Funny enough my step mom had made reservations for Kin for lunch the same day my mom had made reservations for KINSmoke for dinner. We had no idea they were even related until we saw the bottle of water at lunch had KINSmoke on the side! I was still stuffed from lunch / dessert (see that review on kins page) but I had been waiting to try this place all week. We made a reservation but it wasn't needed as the place was pretty dead when we arrived at 6 pm. Ambiance was casual, dark beer bar style . There was 3 of us so we opted for the 3 x 3 so we could each get to choose a meat, a side, and we'd all get cornbread! The cornbread came with a honey ancho butter and I couldn't get enough! MEATS - PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS: we almost bought this as an app but when we saw it could be a meat choice we opted to do that. It was our favorite of all the meats - BRISKET: this was good but nothing to write home about - PORK RIBS: ours were a little dry but the thicker edges were more moist and yummy SIDES - BAKED BEANS: if you're looking for sweet beans , these were not it. Definitely more savory which some in my party really liked - BRUSSEL SPROUTS: I had had some Brussels at lunch at kin, both were yummy - COLE SLAW: I'm not really a Cole slaw fan so this was okay We also each ordered a drink, I ordered the Mezcalifornication which was good and didn't have a super strong mezcal flavor but a little bit of smoke Since everything was listed as "MP" (Marketprice) we had no idea what the damage would be. We were surprised when we saw the total of our bill was about $90. (I've spent this much on bbq for 2 people and NO drinks). Meaning if we had only got the bbq , it would be about $50/60 which is great! read more

KINSmoke - Sign out front - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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I have to start by saying I enjoy your Windsor location, but I did not enjoy the rack of ribs I ordered at kinsmoke. They were very dry for $45 ribs. I did enjoy the beans though and the server was very friendly but the main thing I went for the bbq, was disappointing. And the Mac and cheese from the kids menu I ordered for my 2 year old was smothered in garlic. He did not like that. read more

Rob took care of us today while we stopped by for food and drinks and the service was above and beyond. The food is incredibly tasty and I would not miss out on this place if you are in town. read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

You CANNOT beat these Happy Hour prices in Sonoma county! Wife and I grabed the frickels, wings, chilli fries, and chopper sliders. Portions were small, but what you expect for $4. All beers on tap were $4.5!? Place was clean and contemporary. The service on the patio, despite inside being almost empty, was pretty slow. I would have ordered more food and another beer if 5 mins hadn't passed with an empty pint. Give this place a try! The actual bbq is quite good! read more

KINSmoke - Happy Hour - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

The food and service were good however it was difficult to enjoy the experience because the temperature was colder inside than it was outside. It was absolutely frigid. Insane. read more

Tragically mediocre :( I love a good barbecue place and with my partner being from North Carolina I've grown accustomed to a high standard. Kinsmoke unfortunately doesn't meet it. We tried the pulled pork platter in the smallest size, which came with a cornbread and choice of side (we got fries), as well as the "frickles" and fried shrimp. The fried pickles were spectacular! Great flavor and crunch. Best I've tried anywhere. The fried shrimp were decent as well. The pulled pork was not my favorite. I didn't like the texture much, too many large/fatty chunks, and the flavor was off. It tasted gritty or dirty like it was intended to have a smokiness that just fell flat. The sauce was also mid. Side note, I can't for the life of me understand why pulled pork would be listed as market price...surely it doesn't fluctuate much?? The cornbread was horrendous. Dry and way too sweet but still somehow bland. It gave me a coughing fit. The fries were fine. For drinks, beware that they don't serve Coke products. I got the sweet tea (watery) and a cocktail that was alright but not particularly memorable. Go for just drinks and apps, if you must. read more

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Just wow. 5/5 The food here is amazing. This isn't a bbq place that serves small platters for a steep price like some other places. The prices seemed fair for the sizes of food and got. Other members in our group got the 1x1 and 2x2. This 3x3 could have easily fed 3 adults. I shared it with my husband and we had leftovers. The ribs were my favorite but the chicken and brisket were also good! Everything had great flavor and the sides were up to par also! Service was also good and the restaurant itself fit the vibe without being cliche or inauthentic. By far some of the best bbq I've had! Will definitely return if we're back in the area. read more

KINSmoke - 3x3 - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Are you craving for some BBQ? If you are, this is the place to go and have some Bbq food. You have a choice of having a BBQ plate or sandwich, and I chose to try their sandwiches for lunch. Service was friendly and responsive and the ambience was great. Relaxing and friendly. Highly recommended to everyone to try this place out if you happen to be in the Healdsburg area. read more

KINSmoke - Prime brisket sandwich with a side of coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

We come here A LOT and this place is usually really good. We visited Friday around 1:30pm and sat at the bar. The pulled pork sandwich was great- it arrived within 2 minutes of ordering it. But we expected the meat to be warm? It was ice cold on there. Giving this review 2 stars for the food. Good amount of BBQ sauces to use, we like the variety. The restaurant is usually busier than it was so maybe that's new because of the service we received. The women bartender working seemed very overwhelmed and it showed... basically running around, spilling stuff and forgetting orders. we ordered a margarita and a mule; they each had maybe half a shot in them (I watched her make them) one of the worst drinks there we have ever had... yes we let her know- but that didn't change anything. We then ordered a beer so we ordered a Pacifico- every single tap on draft were all shot, they came out all foamy and tasted flat. A bartender shouldn't continue to hand customers full glasses of foam for a beer and they continue to pour it. We tasted the beer and it was completely flat- so we denied that beer/charge, returned it and closed out- we went to another bar on the square with better drinks and service. Not sure we will be back, which is unfortunate. read more

Boy was I wrong. Playing tourist in Healdsburg, and certainly not expecting to find good bbq in wine country. I mean, the town has no urban grit. None. What a huge place. Parklet outside, table after table inside, & a bar in back. Our waiter was super friendly & helpful, clearly a bbq fan. We settled on the 2x2. Good call, a shareable plate of bbq ribs, chicken, sweet potato tots, Brussels sprouts & corn muffins. 100% satisfaction. Bellies full, on to a seek a glass of wine. I wonder if they have any tasting rooms around here. read more

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Our family and a friend visited the mustard flower fields in Alexander Valley and stopped at KINSmoke for lunch while looking for a good American restaurant. The food was excellent! My family and friend enjoyed the smoked whole chicken so much that they are already searching for a similar taste near Cupertino. As a vegetarian, I had their tasty fries, which were great. My only request is for the restaurant to add at least one vegetarian sandwich or burger (using fresh veggies instead of a patty) to their lunch menu. The service was top-notch, and I highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting Healdsburg, CA. read more

The best part about this restaurant is the proximity to the Plaza being right across from the gazebo for music on Tuesdays and other happenings. The servers are nice and the restaurant is modern and clean. They are a bbq place and specialize in smoked meats. I've gone twice and had the burger first (good, very smoky) and shrimp poor boy second (just ok, weird seasoning on the shrimp and too much bread). My husband got the 3 x 3 and said the ribs were good but cornbread, chicken and links were not great bbq. It's still better than 80% of the Bay Area bbq places and the or prices don't kill you (bottle of Chalk Hill Chardonnay for $38). I'd recommend for lunch but it's not the most amazing on the square: read more

KINSmoke - Poor Grilled Shrimp Po Boy - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Great drinks, really good brisket and pork, and love the sweet potato tater tots. Good atmosphere and not bad prices either. Overall great spot and value. read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Good food, good service. Recommend getting a shareable plate 3x3 can easily feed 4 people

Came in here for a pick up order and it felt so warm and cozy inside, like home. We had to stay. The servers were more than happy to assist us and we got enjoy the pork belly burnt ends, corn bread muffins, frickles, and a prickly pear margarita. All of it was absolutely amazing and like nothing I have had in a long time. The food confirmed the atmosphere, good ol' fashioned home cooked love on a dish. Thanks every one especially Whitney who helped us out and was a great host and bartender. read more

First, let me say the food was certainly 100% 5-star, BUT our server was less than 1 star. Unfortunately on being told to sit where ever we'd like, it took nearly 10 minutes for us to get water, cutlery and asked if we were ready to order. I observed our server laughing and talking to men at the bar, lingering with 2 other tables of 2 men just chatting. During the 10 minutes, she never walked in our direction. We closed our menus and placed them in the middle of the table which is a universal symbol the table is ready to order, but I had to stare at her to get her to the table. Normally, I leave but my group wanted to eat here due to the reputation. In closing to management, a server as bad as this young lady should not be allowed on the dining floor. For the food, I had ordered the chopped combination sliders, chili cheese fries, and sauced smoked wings. My wife ordered the roasted brussel sprouts, smoked wings "naked" (no sauce), chopped combination sliders. My nephew and his wife had the burger topped with crispy pork belly, burger topped with a grilled pineapple slice, smoked wings, chopped combination sliders and chili cheese fries. As each dish hit the table, our degree of "Ooh, Aah!" Increased! Folks, Kinsmoke needs to open a satellite location next door to my home. Their pit master, and sauce master are on point. The meat was cooked to the perfect temperature and seasoned with a deft hand that allowed the meat to speak for itself. The restaurant itself has a chill atmosphere that's fine for after work with co-workers, date night, or a drop in for solo burger and beer. Again, if not for our lackluster service, this review would have been a five. Management/ownership, protect your band and ensure your people are trained and perform their duties professionally, courteously and completely. read more

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What an amazing find! Ambience is great casual but beautiful. Food incredibly tasty and the price is appropriate- some really good value for the amazing food! Half a dozen sauces house made to test in lean but juicy brisket, properly pink from smoke ribs and creatively delicious pork belly burnt ends! Will definitely return because there's so much more in the menus to try! Even their sweet tea was on point! And I grew up with Southern roots so I know sweet tea! Highly recommend. read more

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Thanks KinSmoke.. our Montgomery High 72 class gathering ,enjoyed the atmosphere, and outrageous great,food .Whitney the manager and Louis our most fantastic server, he kept our drink orders and food coming . A great place to enjoy... highly recommend , Best Happy Hour read more

KINSmoke - Louis the best college student making his way through school as a great server. Local home boy too!! - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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We did a preThanksgiving dinner takeout order. It was an easy phone convo but pick up was delayed because it was such a large order for a family of 9! We loved the ribs and brisket very much. Chicken was a bit dry. The very Large portions had us in meals for days after Thanksgiving! All the good food Warmed up well and did not loose integrity! The corned bread was in muffin form also delish! read more

Lively smoke house restaurant. They have a bar area with the games on. Went on a Saturday around 5 and it wasn't to busy yet so we were seated right away. Between the two of us we shared the 3 meat and 3 side platter which was generous portions. We were kind of put off by the up charge for choosing ribs as an option for meat. I guess I'm used to that just being a regular meat option and not something they would charge extra for but there was also no prices on the platters so the restaurant has free reign to up-charge as they please. In my opinion the ribs were not worth the few extra dollars that it was. They gave us 3 options for how we would like our brisket, definitely go with the combo pieces. I thought the lean was way to dry so I asked for them to be replaced with no problem. The sauces they offer with meal were tasty. I really liked the sweet potato tots. All in all this was on my list to try so I'm glad I finally did but if I'm being honest for me it's a one and done. read more

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Great bbq, some of the best in the Bay Area, good prices. - 1lb lean brisket: tasty, very lean but a bit dry, should have gotten the mix of the fatty and lean. (4/5) - Half rack dry rub ribs: tender, but the middle was on the pink side (4/5) - Ahi tuna salad: ours didn't look like anyone else's in the pictures, a bit lacking and disappointed with the small thinly cut ahi tuna. (3/5) It took a while to place our order but once we did the food came quickly. Wish our waitress had explained the 3 different bbq sauces that came with the meats. This place was quite large on the inside and felt very clean, yet smelled like great BBQ smoke. Also, this place has amazing whiskey prices - next time I'm back I'm definitely drinking those. read more

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Dry brisket. I mean if that's not enough portions are small! Ordered large sides to go and the containers were barely half filled. Cornbread tasted like Jiff from the box. Even the baby back ribs were somehow dry and chewy. It's not worth it: order a pizza or stay home and cook read more

On our way to the Anderson Valley, we stopped at KINSmoke for lunch. We ate outside overlooking the square and ordered wings, an abomination burger and Mac and cheese. The abomination burger stole the show. It featured 1/2 pound burger patty, cheese, pork belly burnt ends, aioli and crispy chicharrones. Highly recommend it. The wings were good; however, the Mac and cheese needed help. I took some of the pork belly burnt ends from my burger and added them to the Mac and cheese. If you go, order the abomination burger! You won't be disappointed. Would definitely return. read more

Came here with a large group and we all had nothing but good things to say about our food and our experience! Our server was so nice and on top of it! The food is great and we liked everything we got! read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Awesome spot for happy hour. Go for lunch between 11 and 1. Great cheap beers, tasty bbq. Recommend the mixed brisket, ribs and tips. Coleslaw, Brussels and Frickles are great: MAC plain and the baked beans and one of the sauces tastes a little weird, almost like vanilla, maybe too much brown sugar or maple syrup. Other than that great place and service great. read more

KINSmoke - 3x3, chili cheese fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

My family took me here for Father's Day dinner, we got seated quickly, but waited a while for drinks and appetizer order. As my second beer arrived, our appetizers did as well. Once the entrées came, some of the food was exceptional, and some was subpar. Might be willing to try this place again when it's not as overwhelmingly busy. read more

The portions are huge. The sauce selections are great the really compliment all the cuts of meat. read more

This BBQ is the BOMB!!! There are soooo many faux bbq places in this world but this place is the real deal. Great decor, service, and vibe. Large selection on bourbon and whiskey, to include craft beer and wines. The brisket was one of the best I've ever had. they ask if you like no fat, fatty, or combo. Selected the combo and it was incredible. Truly, truly, truly falls apart in your mouth. So good. Comes with teo types of sauce. The burnt ends appetizer also rocked!! Delish apricot sauce. Brussel sprouts were good but the mustard sauce pushed it to a higher level. Need to try their cole slaw next time. DON'T miss this place! read more

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KINSmoke is hands down one of the best spots in Healdsburg! The second you walk in; you're hit with the amazing smell of barbecue. The brisket was super tender, the ribs were perfectly smoky and the sides (especially the brussel sprouts, mac and cheese and cornbread) were next-level good. What really made the experience amazing was Whitney. She was absolutely fabulous. She gave us great recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed without feeling rushed. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does and she made our whole experience even more incredible. If you are craving great BBQ and an awesome vibe, definitely check out KINSmoke. read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Like another reviewer said this is not Texas or Kansas City so I am reviewing this based on the fact we are in California and in wine country. In reality it is a 4.5 stars but since no half stars I felt obligated to go up not down. Me and the wife stopped in here with another couple. We had read the reviews online and some good ole bbq sounded fantastic. I had been craving brisket. Once we were near the wonderful smell of smoked bbq lead us straight there. Myself and a buddy each ordered a two meat combo and both the ladies went for chicken skewers. The one let down for them was they were out of polenta which came as a side so one got tots and the other fries. I should also note that the other let down was they didn't bring out the tots and fries until we were almost done with our meal. My meal consisted of brisket and ribs with a side of bourbon baked beans and Mac and cheese. My buddy got the pulled pork and chicken with sides of hush puppies and fried pickles. We killed everything. I tried a little of everything and the only thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the fried pickles, but I'm not a fan of pickles. We all agreed that all the food was beyond our expectations. The price was reasonable especially considering where it is located. The staff were all friendly and helpful. Like stated earlier the only let down was them not bringing out fries and tots until we were almost done eating and after we asked where they were. All in all one of the best bbq places I've been to in California. Will definitely be back. read more

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Excellent BBQ. Family of three adults had the 3x3 with additional Brussels Sprouts. Pulled pork, beef brisket and chicken pieces were very good. Fries, sweet potato tater tots, Cole slaw, corn bread all good. Brussels sprouts very good. The tray also came with a wide selection of dipping and bbq sauces, which was fun. Great place. A must go when in the area and wanting meat! read more

Perfectly cooked BBQ brisket, and the beans are outstanding. I don't et up to Healdsburg often, but if I'm anywhere close this is my spot.

Dowtown Healdsburg is bustling on a Saturday lunch and KinSmoke is right in the middle of it. The food and service is good. There's a lot of options for drinks as well. I was a little appre to order the ahi salad being its a BBQ place but I'm glad I did. Ahi tuna salad did not disappoint. We will be back! read more

KINSmoke - Seared Ahi Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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Now I know some may compare Kinsmoke to Missouri or Texas, but that is not fair. Being a long time Califonian who has eaten a substantial amount of good BBQ in the South, you cannot compare the two. Kinsmoke is good at what it does, as long as you do not smother it in sauce of course. The staff does a good job as moving the line and getting your order in and delievered. Price wise, it's Healdsburg, so expect to pay the standard pricing for the tourist area. Portion wise, no complaints, I've always been stuffed after eating here, so cheers to them on that front. Again, not going to compare to other states, but for Californian style BBQ it fits the bill and I've always been happy eating here. Wonderful addition to Healdsburg compared to the standard fleet of restaurants in this tourist town. read more

Wow what a spot! Went here with my girlfriend on a Thursday around 2 and it was not busy. The inside has a nice ambiance, looks like a modern Barbecue style restaurant. We ordered the 3 x 3 BBQ plater to split and the portions were huge! It could have easily fed 3-4 people. We got the ribs and brisket which were super moist and tender, pulled pork which was good, and three sides which were fried pickles which were ok, Mac and cheese (also ok) and fries which were great. The cornbread and butter was also some of the best I've had and I normally don't enjoy cornbread. The service was also great, super fast and friendly staff. We got our food in less than 15 minutes. The only thing I wish they included in the platter was sweet barbecue sauce for the ribs and pulled pork. Overall great place in Healdsburg! read more

KINSmoke - 3 x 3 BBQ plate - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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If you are anywhere near Healdsburg & you like BBQ...this needs to be a must try on your list! The staff are super friendly and attentive. If you are looking for a laid back restaurant with a hometown feel, look no further. Everything we ate was absolutely amazing. Even though we live a few hours away we will be back in the future. The amount of time and care that goes into each dish really shows. Our BBQ platter brisket & ribs, could be cut with a fork. The sauces & sides also complement the Smokey BBQ really well. Not to mention they have a ton of beers and a full bar. I'm sure the sweet treats are also delectable. Overall, it was a really fun experience & we left with overly satisfied tastebuds. read more

KINSmoke - Barbeque Near Me - Healdsburg, California

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