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    Moab Spitfire Smokehouse

    3.8 (739 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Brisket, wings and ribs with potato salad and BBQ beans, and hush puppies
    Foo D.

    Very rustic and cool looking place, patio seating was great with misters all around, very pleasant atmosphere. We shared a 3 meat platter with beans which were bland until we added spicy BBQ sauce and potato salad with hard potatoes, the Mustard BBQ sauce made it better, we chose brisket which was a bit dry unless you douse in sauce, the wings were very big and tasty, the ribs were the best and wished we would of gotten all ribs, 3 small hush puppies were so good, but not enough. Not sure if we would ever go back especially since you pay a hefty price for subpar food. The service was great very friendly and accommodating.

    Smoked Pulled chicken
    Maribel T.

    Incredible BBQ! We found this place by coincidence - turned down the ring street and it was RIGHT THERE! So we gave it a shot and wow! We were so pleasantly surprised! The brisket was so tender and the pulled chicken had so much flavor! Don't even get me started on the homemade sauces! So yummm! The service was quick! We literally ordered a prickly pear marg and when it arrived (less than 10 min) the BBQ was already being left at our table! Very happy with the western style hospitality and the seating area! The back room bar (with pool tables) keeps the family oriented space separate from the bar style atmosphere. Perfect for those who want both!:) didn't get to try their desserts bc we were so full! But next time the banana pudding key lime pie is Miiiiine!!:D

    Ralph C.

    Just to preface my review I am not a fan of BBQ however I can recognize if food is good or bad. I personally adore tri tip and brisket. That's just what we ordered along with macaroni and fries. Overall I'd personally rate it at about a 6/10 the food fell apart nicely but it was a little more on the cold side when we received it and it lacked a bit of flavor. Judging from that being the only things I really like from bbq I probably wouldn't go again. My girlfriend liked it as far as I remember. Service was super quick, we ordered and waited about 5 minutes at max. It was standard smokehouse/bbq theming and was clean and organized. If you're a fan of BBQ maybe this spot is for you!

    Brisket with green salad & mac & cheese.
    Penny S.

    Great BBQ! We both ordered the brisket. Lots of sides to choose from. You get 2. The thing I don't like about modt bbq places is the lack of fresh vegetables (think: overcooked greens, gluggy coleslaw). Guess I don't have a Southern bone in my body! Anyway, Spitfire offered a beautiful fresh green salad. Yes! I also got the mac & cheese, but wish I would've tried the mashed potatoes instead. The mac & cheese was ok but not very cheesy. My husband got coleslaw & salad both. We were on a road trip so after numerous meals out you really want something nutritious! We were happy here. The brisket was nice and smokey. Te"nder corn bread too with honey butter. I much prefer soft & tender over dry cornbread I've had elsewhere. The atmosphere is modern and airy inside with patio seating. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We will go back if in Moab again.

    Brisket, 2 ribs, mac n cheese, beans, hush puppies
    Catrin W.

    Came here with my boyfriend on our way in to Moab for the night. I loved the view from the balcony, where we ordered local beers. Two people can definitely share whatever you choose to order. I highly recommend the ribs and mac n cheese! Plenty of parking and food comes fast!

    Hush puppies and an amber ale
    Samantha A.

    Food was delicious, service was great, food arrived fast and beers faster. Had the Tri tip, chicken wings, beans and hush puppies

    Charles C.

    A convenient place one block off main. Lots of street and public parking. Place is clean, has a bar with pool table in the back. Plenty of room inside and outside with misters. Clean with self serve soda, order at the counter and they bring food out promptly. The not so good brisket and pulled pork were disappointing dry. The potato salad was MEH, the mash was good as was the hush puppies. We got a salad and it came with way too much dressing but the lettuce was fresh.

    Carolina Pulled Pork Poppyseed Coleslaw (V,GF)
    Mark M.

    Stopped for some BBQ while we were in Moab last weekend. This place looked solid from the street. Clean inside and friendly service. Lots of menu options too. Outside dining was large. Three BBQ sauce choices, all of them were tasty. Ordered the 2 meat platter with wings and brisket. The brisket was disappointing. Lots of fat and not seasoned/smoked enough in my opinion. The mac and cheese was mid at best, no flavor and minimal cheese. The fries were below average. The smoked wings were good, but only got 4 of them with the platter. My wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of slaw. It was pretty decent. Not going to recommend this place though. Just missed on too many checkpoints.

    Hersh A.

    This restaurant was a good find on our part. It hit all the spots of our dining experience for good bbq food in Moab. From good service to tasty and quality bbq meats + sides, this bar & restaurant is definitely a must-visit if you like bbq food. We were seated promptly when we arrived. We chose to sit in their patio area as it was nice outside. Our server was cordial and friendly. The service was prompt. We ordered a three meats platter which came with two sides and hush puppies or cornbread. We chose hush puppies. We got andouille sausage, brisket, and ribs with baked beans and mac n cheese. We also got a kids meal with brisket and fries. The food came out shortly after ordering. It looked and tasted good. Allnof the food was good. Our most favorite was the andouille sausage. It had a nice kick to it. The brisket and ribs were tender and flavorful. I also had an Apricot Hefeweizen and a spicy Prickly Pear margarita made w/ Mezcal. They both were really good. The bbq sauces available at the table were also good, especially the House BBQ sauce. We had a fabulous experience here and I definitely recommend going here.

    Carolina Pulled Pork
    Megan Y.

    I had the pulled pork sandwich, which came with fries. I also ordered a cocktail. While nothing like the Texas barbecue I was missing, happy to get some pulled pork in my system. My friends and I were seated in a large booth table at the back corner of the dining room. It was cozy.

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    Kyle A.

    A decent BBQ joint in Moab. This evening, there was a light crowd and my food arrived to my table before I could fill up my drink cup! I chose the two meat platter with pulled pork, brisket, fries, Mac n cheese, and hush puppies. The meats were nicely smoked and the brisket was very tender. The house sauces were great as well. My only complaints are that the fries were very soggy and the macaroni was a little hard/undercooked.

    Dani S.

    Food was delicious! Service was fast and efficient. The only downside is if you go late, they will run out of meat. The first time we went, they ran out of both the brisket and ribs which are their most popular items. So we went again the next day way earlier and got the 3 meat platter. The brisket was so moist and delicious. A bit fatty but still tasty. The ribs were good. The tri-tip was also really moist and perfectly cooked. Sausages were smoked perfectly. Even the sides were very tasty. Service was super fast and efficient. Beer are about $5.50-$6. Bathrooms are clean. Easy parking.

    Brisket with 2 sides. Smokey old fashion
    Will C.

    Brisket was so tender you can cut it with a spoon. No extra sauce needed. Coleslaw was good but better if you add the white bbq sauce and mix it. Old fashion was the highlight of the meal. Quick service and love the dog friendly patio will go again with family

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    Delicious and lots of food. We took leftovers for the following day. Glad to see more gluten-free options as one family member needs that.

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    Excellent brisket... tender! Good food and good selection. Service was quick and efficient.

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