Great service! You can tell this is a local favorite. Big inside deceiving from outside. Full bar, BBQ, burgers, salad bar and more! Large portions... we went for dinner and I ordered chicken fried steak! Delicious light breading, country gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and corn. Side salad also included. Thousand Island recommended My husband ordered quarter rack. This included ribs, two sides and side salad. We left full and satisfied Would return again read more

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. read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Pulled pork, brisket mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

Very Affordable food and great service! The BBQ platter came with 2 house salads, 2 sides, and about 2 lbs of meat. Definitely surprised with the quality and smoke on the meats. Price was great as well! Definitely coming back! read more

This food is the most addicting thing ever, their home fries are some of the best I've eaten and I can't get enough of their brisket burger. And the staff are lovely, I've never had a bad meal. It is somewhat dark in the back, but ask for a window spot and it's fantastic. Just ignore the old ads on the tables hah, most don't exist anymore read more

Highly recommended the bison at pokeys. Also the smoked chicken wings are just simply amazing! Servers are all so welcoming and are quick. Never waited very long for a table, food or drink refills. read more

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. read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Catfish basket special - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

I had ribs and brisket, busy place.service was poor. Cocktail was excellent, great bar.older place. Ribs were c grade. Meaning old and fat. Brisket was smoked well but dry. read more

Rarely eat here, as in never. Last time we went as a family the chicken was bloody and the cook argued it was because it was smoked. If I want salmonella, I will eat raw eggs at home. read more

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 read more

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Pretty decent flavored BBQ and large helpings though the salad bar was not restocked and picked over. The place is awkwardly narrow and has a a sports bar vibe with a lot of TV's with games in. Waitress was friendly and gave me time to review the extensive menu. The food came out fast and was good. The downside was the waitress was hard to find for a refill. Not a big deal overall. I'll likely go back on the next visit. read more

If I could give this place 10 I would. It's be best and freshest food in town, and they have a bomb salad bar. The service is on point and the vibe is awesome! read more

My wife and I wanted pork chops tonight. Not many options in town. Rib &Chop house always has a great pork chop, but we wanted to try something different. We've had plenty of great meals at Pokey's, but never their pork chop before. Pokey's smoked pork chop may be the best that I've ever had. It's 12 ozs and cut like a tomahawk steak, and amazingly tender. As usual, the soup and other sides are terrific. read more

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

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

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. read more

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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. read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - The triple meat combo with two sides only 20$ Very good. - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

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... read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Brisket Mac n Cheese (large order) - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

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! read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Taxidermy fun right inside the front door - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

We yelped a location to eat from 150 mikes away and we're excited to try bbq. 4 of the 8 of us ordered all you could eat ribs. They were devoured and multiple rounds eaten. My husband and I shared the bbq for 2. The smoked Turkey was amazing and the pulled pork was too! Went a little crazy and tried the kangaroo appetizer. Almost tasted like skirt steak. Server did a good job considering there were 8 of us. I liked the salad bar although the lighting for it was non-existent. Wished I had remembered to take pics of the food. Very pleased and would recommend!! read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - a fake dog - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

I dislike leaving bad reviews, however if you are considering this establishment, take note that the our waitress (one of two) we had, must have left her personality home this day. We had to track her down to take our order and for iced tea refills. Once our order was taken, 45 min later....still no meal. The tables around us, who all came in after us had some or part of their meals before us. When asked about ours, she said "it's almost ready". Maybe she should have checked on it, ten minutes later still no meal. I'd like to tell you how our meal tasted but we left after almost waiting an hour. The manager wasn't much better indicating she only had two cooks. This was no excuse for the waitress who most likely never put our order in. Sadly we can only my tell you the salad bar is pretty good. An apology would have been nice too! read more

Just okay. I had the half chicken (dry...) hubby had baby back ribs that were okay tasting but also somewhat dry and nowhere near falling off the bone. Fried okra had no seasoning at all, just bland. We weren't blown away by the bbq sauce offerings... we really wanted to like this local spot but for us it missed the mark. Service was decent but food took quite awhile. read more

It's been a couple of months since I ate there, but the Jack Daniel's Honey Potato soup is still in my memories. I had the Brisket, though the offerings on the Wild Side did spark an interest too. Server was nice, and dinner arrived promptly... just shortly after I filled myself up on soup! Seriously, the Jack Daniel's soup was terrific! Nice place in a strip mall that struck just the right mood I was looking for on a cold snowy January night! read more

Damn good BBQ! I'm a bit of a smoked meat snob and when I heard this was the best BBQ in Wyoming... well, I had to make the trip! I was not disappointed! St. Louis pork ribs cooked to perfection, no need for any sauce! My husband had a combo of brisket and kielbasa and he cleaned his plate! The menu is quite extensive, including Wagyu beef, bison steak and even exotic meats (python, alligator & more!) We are definitely going to have to make another trip or two to try more! Wait staff was very attentive and friendly. I recommend stopping by! Bring an appetite! read more

As an independent CBD Distributor l drive. A lot. And I've been to many restaurants. We truly enjoyed the service here. The young blonde lady at the bar was a nice server, making certain my partner's drink (and food) was satisfactory. She was a delightful bartender!. Plus, we both seemed to enjoy the bar patrons story about the trees passer getting shot, in the buttock region. read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Buffalo burger, Brisket MacnCheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

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Stopped in on the way to Sheridan Great food- BBQ awesome! Staff here helpful and friendly! Stop here in Gillette especially for this great restaurant! Entire family ordered their ribs and so much food we busted our belts! read more

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

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

Fanstistic service, great food! Highly recommend . Do t be fooled by the humble location. read more

I got the kangaroo appetizer medium well with a side salad. This meal was phenomenal. Must try! read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Neat wolf display right when you walk in - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

From the ownership down these people are absolutely amazing. They have a family mentality. Some of the best food I've eaten. The Wagu steak was absolutely perfect. Love the staff. Also some of the best catering. In the country. Proud to be a customer!!!! read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Great soup. - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

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I would agree that sometimes it is hit or miss. I have been here several times and most of the time it is great. A few things...turn the ac off! Our food was hot when we got it, but cold by the third bite. I had the greenough. Excellent! The fried green tomatoes were ok. But when you have had authentic Cajun fried green tomatoes, nothing is comparable. Other things ordered in our party: the brisket. My hubby always orders it. This time was a miss. As someone else mentioned, it didn't have that awesome smoky flavor it has had in the past. This time it was just ok. Brisket Mac and cheese was pretty good except for the topping. It may have been panko crumbs but it gave it a strange texture according to my son. The wait staff is always friendly and quick. So this time it was a 3. Most other times it is a 5...hence the 4 stars. read more

Fried green tomatoes were very good. Spicy corn nuggets were good. Fried okra and smoked turkey made for a decent meal. Service was good. read more

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This is one of my favorite places in Gillette. The guys and I eat there at least 2 times a week...good food and you can eat healthy if you want or chow down on the apple crisp!!! It is soo good!!! Loaded beef rib will make you feel like a cave man!!! read more

Didn't bring me biscuits only chip and my Caesar salad was soggy that's a double no no. Other than that the food was bussin and I agree that the greenough need more attention. #livelaughlove until next time pokeys LOL read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - my chips with not biscuits and the disgusting salad bar side - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

Best BBQ I've ever had. It's so good my wife and I drive two hours from South Dakota once a month for it! It's really nice inside: great atmosphere, great service, and a GREAT menu. You'll come for the exotic meat but stay for the signature sides! They have the best fried green tomatoes and fried green beans you'll ever have. Not in the mood for BBQ? They have a fantastic salad bar. I know what you're thinking: salad bar? But seriously it's amazing it is always stocked full of fresh produce. Oh and did I forget to mention the BBQ? Pick your poison: brisket, pork, chicken you won't be disappointed! Best BBQ in the Midwest and it's really not even close. The staff are polite, attentive, and helpful. The menu is so overwhelming we wouldn't have known what to order our first time there had Melissa not made such great recommendations! (Pictured [left to right]: Gator, Python, and Kangaroo) 10/5 stars read more

Pokey's BBQ & Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Gillette, Wyoming

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Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend this place. The brisket tacos were the best I've ever had. Will add this place as a must stop on my next cross country trip. read more

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!

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

Buffalo burger was great. I had a side portion of brisket that was moist, properly smoked and tender. Corn fritters were great. Waitress was attentive and caring. I will surely go back. I'd love to try more things on an amazingly diverse menu. read more

Where to start? We found hair in the brisket mac n' cheese dish. The kitchen messed the cook up on two burgers. Service was friendly but "Pokey" is aptly fitting. I was not impressed even a little bit. read more