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    Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse

    3.7 (149 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    POKEY'S BBQ & SMOKEHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pulled pork, brisket mac and cheese
    Beckee B.

    The food was unbelievable. The salad bar was an awesome start to the meal- it's loaded with all kind of vegetables and toppings to add. The pulled pork and brisket Mac and cheese are a must. My boyfriend said the turkey was the best he's ever had. Pokeys has a nice small town feel.

    Catfish basket special
    Eric B.

    So a colleague and I stopped in for an early dinner and a couple of beers. They had a catfish basket special posted at the front door and i and a big fan of fried catfish so yes, I ordered the catfish basket special and I am glad I did! The catfish was tender, tasty and lightly battered. I just wish there was more. It came with slaw and some tasty hush puppies as well. I also got the salad bar for which had some of the freshest veggies I have had in a a long time from a salad bar. My colleague had the chopped brisket with the brisket Mac & cheese. No complaints from his side of the table.

    Pokey's time!
    Bill D.

    This place is a sleeper upon driving up and seeing it. Much larger once you go in. Friendly staff, clean surroundings and absolutely amazing food! I had the Beef Vegetable Soup and WOW! Heavy with meat and big on flavor. Dinner was the Beef Brisket and side were Coleslaw and Fried Okra. The best restaurant Fried Okra I've had yet (I make my own a certain way and it is untouchable). The wife had Chicken Fried Steak and she raved about it as well and upon sampling it, concurred. We got a deal on this meal, BTW, through Big Deals on Basin Radio and will be buying more

    Sample for two

    Loving the salad dressing and prime rib and veggie soup so far. This is a nice little place. Happy that we stopped in. Took a minute to have the food come out but good stuff.

    The triple meat combo with two sides only 20$  Very good.
    Vincent S.

    So, I've been on the road for two weeks now, I only ate at 2 mentionable, great restaurants. Pokeys is one of them. Really good BBQ, I really liked the fried green tomatoes and smoked sausage. The beef and pulled pork was good. I do have to say that they didn't beat back home in Michigans ,Lazy Bones smoke house is still my favorite . But overall a very good meal, I will definitely come back to Pokeys in a day or two. To try some of the other things on the menu, there's so much to choose from.

    Taxidermy fun right inside the front door
    Renee Z.

    Beyond satisfied by the service and food! Fun ambiance and not your average bbq menu- heck, they even have python and gator! Had a prime rib sandwich and brisket Mac and cheese- This place is stick to your ribs good!

    Brisket Mac n Cheese (large order)
    David C.

    I love going to BBQ places especially when I'm visiting somewhere with a western vibe to it. The atmosphere in the restaurant definitely reflects the city of Gillette which I enjoyed. Tip: remember not to pet the stuffed wolves! I was very disappointed in the food however. I'm not sure if it's because we had a large order, but the pulled pork sandwiches were dry and the brisket mac n cheese was bland. I would be willing to try it again with a smaller order and hope that it be better...

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    Portions, flavor, service level, and ambiance. Will be back to sample more items on the list. This visit was the Beef Brisket meal.

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    Excellent. We are from Texas and picky about BBQ. The food was awesome. Would definitely recommend. Good and quick service.

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    Great food for a great price. Everyone was super nice and helpful when we made a last minute reservation.

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    Great service and a large variety on the menu. The staff is friendly and prompt and the food is great.

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    We visited Pokeys on our August road trip from AZ to ND. The food was amazing and the service even better! I highly recommend Pokeys!

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    Great barbecue and very attentive wait staff. My go to place to get a quick bite for supper.

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