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    Roadside Willies Smokehouse & Bar

    4.1 (20 reviews)
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    Very pleasant stop for an early supper. Service was slow but the food was very tasty. Ribs and fish were superb, and the chicken fingers were also finger licking good. Kids portions are very generous for the price.

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    Traveling thru and found this great spot. Service was spot on and fast even though they were really busy. Would def recommend

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    Great food, great atmosphere, prices good, I had the steak, perfectly done, my wife had the nachos. Would highly recommend

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    Review Highlights - Roadside Willies Smokehouse & Bar

    A friend suggested that we try Roadside Willie's as the price's were reported to be reasonable and the atmosphere inviting.

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    Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse - The photo speaks for itself.

    Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse

    4.6(18 reviews)
    88.6 km

    The brisket poutine was amazing! Service has always been friendly for us. Love the picnic tables,…read moretho a bit harder for disabled folks to sit.

    Amherst does not really have seafood. For a Nova Scotia tourist, that's a faux pas on the town's…read morefault. Yelp said this was the best restaurant available, and I was quite intrigued by the idea of BBQ in Canada. Verdict: Similar to Dinosaur in NY, what I call "northern BBQ". Not the real Southern style, but what do you expect in Canada? The homemade sauces are great. The staff was very nice and let me try all five sauces to see - I didn't really want blueberry BBQ but just had to experience that flavour for myself. (Note proper Canadian spelling of "flavour.") Went with: * Pork ribs - A little overcooked, not falling off the bone. I know it's hard to get the pork to fall off, but two of the six ribs kinda worked so they're close. * Sweet n spicy sauce - Really nice BBQ sauce flavour. I recommend it. The hot sauce is just normal Tabasco style, not BBQ. * Potato salad - I like the idea, but some of those potato chunks were undercooked. Should all be smooth and crushy in my mouth, not crisp. * Chili - Wow, that's meaty. Really great stuff, interesting flavour. 5 stars. A bit mixed but I'm a BBQ snob in another country, and if you want BBQ you may not find a place this good in the entire Atlantic Time Zone. So sure, stop on in!

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    Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse - Outside sign, very hard to see from the street

    Outside sign, very hard to see from the street

    Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse - Ribs, hot sauce, wings, beans side, potato salad side, mac'n cheese side, chili side

    Ribs, hot sauce, wings, beans side, potato salad side, mac'n cheese side, chili side

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    St Mary's River Smokehouses - Where the magic happens

    St Mary's River Smokehouses

    5.0(2 reviews)
    102.1 km
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    I love smoked fish. I said it. Just re-reading that sounds gross, but in all honesty it's so good!…read moreIf you're new to smoked salmon I would recommend the smoked maple, un-spiced. I usually buy mine at the local grocery store ( Pete's, Superstore, Sobey's) but when I drove by I couldn't help but stop in to the actual smoke house. This stuff is seriously so addictive. It deserves every star because it really doesn't get any better than this. They sell lots of other fish stuff in here as well, but I'm all about the smoked kind. I also picked up some cinnamon honey butter made locally at a farm in the area which also deserves 5 stars. The building itself is huge with only a tiny shop for general public purchasing. The rest is smoking and processing. If you're in the area, I strongly suggest you stop in.

    One word - SPECTACULAR! I discovered them at Mike's Fish Shop at the Halifax Farmers Market and…read morenow I'm addicted. You have to put eating the maple smoked salmon on your "list of things to do before I die" Then again, if you like things more smokey and savory, then the smoked mackerel is just right . And head over to their website for recipes. If you can't get to the market or or at least can't wait until Saturday...then you can pick some of their awesome products at Pete's, Sobey's, Superstores, Even Fortino's in Ontario sells them. What are you waiting for!!!!

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    St Mary's River Smokehouses - At Mike's Fish Shop

    At Mike's Fish Shop

    St Mary's River Smokehouses - Maple smoked salmon on baby greens

    Maple smoked salmon on baby greens

    St Mary's River Smokehouses - Great signage, not going to miss this place!

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    Boneheads BBQ - Glorious sides

    Boneheads BBQ

    3.7(160 reviews)
    86.3 kmSouth End
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    This is an award winning bbq place! And it deserves awards! We ordered a huge array and I have…read moreloved everything! Full slab rib plate - juicy tender ribs with really sensational seasoning and light sauce. Love the house bbq sauce our order came with. Basket of cornbread - really dense cornbread which is unusual but I like the taste and texture. THREE meats - pulled pork melts like butter in your mouth so moist. 1/4 BBQ chicken leg - nicely done Smoked sausage - a nice option. Handcut fries - I wouldn't say I'm a fan, these were too mushy for me. Large potato salad - yes go for this all the way! It was a really nice side. Lots of onions though so if you don't like that well too bad. TWO meats - Beef Brisket - falling apart so delicate and good 1/4 BBQ chicken breast - again nicely done Large Mac n Cheese - a little spice hit I enjoyed but the kids didn't like it. Orders online and it was done right on time for pickup. Noticed a few seats inside. Dark interior vibes.

    Y'all, after a long day of traveling and a week of seafood, I was thrilled to see BBQ! I really…read morewanted to love this place, but I'd be selective about what I ordered. I have been eating damned good Southern U.S. BBQ for most of my life (like old Mr. Moses selling racks of ribs out of his old smoker on a trailer good), and I can tell these ribs were steamed, not smoked. They were fatty and soft/mushy. A good, long-smoked rib has the fat rendered down and still leaves a "bite." I mistakenly ordered a rack, thinking I could make two meals out of it. Nope. I was able to get through half, and that will be it. The sauces were good, and I enjoyed the potato salad. It had a bit of a tang, and I wasn't mad about it. The BBQ beans were okay. No issues with any of the other food the family ordered.

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    Boneheads BBQ - All the awards!

    All the awards!

    Boneheads BBQ - Sausage, pulled pork, and chicken

    Sausage, pulled pork, and chicken

    Boneheads BBQ - BBQ ribs baby

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    BBQ ribs baby

    The 2 Boy's Smokehouse Meats & Deli

    The 2 Boy's Smokehouse Meats & Deli

    4.2(20 reviews)
    81.0 km
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    Up until recently, all my years in Halifax were spent car-free (not to be confused with CAREfree; I…read morehad many, many cares) and living on the Halifax side of the harbour. As such, there were many places in places as relatively downtown Dartmouth I'd never been to, let alone as far out as 2 Boys Smokehouse and Deli. Now that I'm living on the Dark Side and have a sweet set of 2016 wheels, I made the effort to hit up 2 Boys for a late lunch and for some of their carnivorous wonders when I was in the area one day. Despite it being mid-afternoon, there was a steady line at both the meat and sandwich counters. I was hitting both - grabbing a couple smoked pork chops, double-smoked bacon and some Black Forest ham at the former, and the mixed meat sub at the latter. You can choose from a large swath of options for breads, cheese, toppings and sauces, and I appreciate that there's no up-charge for things like smoked gouda. Twelve bucks for a big ol' sub, and that's that! I attacked my sub once I was back in the car, although I opted to only have half of it before heading home. I forgot to ask, and now can't readily find the answer online, but the meats in the mixed meat appeared to be salami, ham and donair. A true Nova Scotian sub! The smoked gouda held its own against the hearty meats, while a generous helping of lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, and red onion brought crunch and freshness. For a sauce, I went with their "sub sauce" which seems to be an herby vinaigrette, and its tanginess helped cut through all the big, rich flavours and add some zing. A step outside my car to brush the crumbs off myself and the seat, and I was on my way home. My next time back at 2 Boys found my wife and I looking for a quick lunch in the Cole Harbour area after having gone for a walk on the Salt Marsh Trail. Once again, despite the mid-afternoon time, there was a constant flow of people in and out of the store, but luckily the ticket system was getting put to use today, so in spite of the poorly-formed line, the individual numbers helped keep things moving along. This time around, I went for a ham sub, while my wife got the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. I continue to be a big fan of their toppings options, especially the inclusion of ostensibly more "premium" cheese like the smoked gouda with the regular items - without an extra surcharge. Staff guided us through the sandwich construction process deftly and with a smile, which can't be easy with the constant onslaught at 2 Boys. This time we sat down at one of the small, two-person tables along their storefront, to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Cole Harbour Road. There was a good amount of ham, with the layers of lightly sweet and salty meat generously topped with my chosen toppings of lettuce, onions, bell peppers, tomato and cucumber. The smoked gouda added some more umami oomph to the sandwich and having had my sandwich toasted brought out the flavour of both the meat and cheese more. My wife's sandwich went over well, as she's a big fan of Montreal smoked meat. I prefer it when it's been heated, like in the delis where it originated, but even at fridge temperature, the peppery bite of the smoky meat comes through well. The regular white bread was pushed to the edges of its structural integrity with the stack of meat, but it *just* managed to hold on. Whenever I'm in 2 Boys Smokehouse & Deli, I feel like a kid in a candy store, with so many great options - both the sandwiches, and the deli and grocery items. It's a diamond in the strip mall rough, and one that I'll be frequenting when I'm in the area.

    Amazing deli sandwiches! It was our first time here and the staff were very helpful. We also got a…read morefresh loaf of their garlic toast for dinner.

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    The 2 Boy's Smokehouse Meats & Deli - Ham sub on whole wheat

    Ham sub on whole wheat

    The 2 Boy's Smokehouse Meats & Deli
    The 2 Boy's Smokehouse Meats & Deli - Mixed meat sub on whole wheat

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    Roadside Willies Smokehouse & Bar - smokehouse - Updated September 2026

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