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    SMKD BBQ

    4.7 (424 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Brisket, burnt ends, and fixings!
    Briana L.

    The food is absolutely amazing. The burnt ends had a nice mesquite flavor and the fixings, hush puppies and the dirty beans 10/10. Now that banana pudding!!!! Lemme tell you absolutely delicious. Service as always above and beyond! We order online and everything was packaged so nice and organized. Will definitely be having SMKD again! Amaze balls!!

    Family Feast (not including desserts)
    Amber F.

    This was our first time so we got the Family Feast to try everything. At first we were worried there would not be enough to feed 4-6 people, but we ended up with lots of extra food and didn't bother saving any of it. The meats were all dry and overcooked. The sides were lacking flavor. What a disappointment :( Next time we'll go to Big B's like usual

    Smash Burger
    Jeremy O.

    The smashburger was solid, patty was thick and juicy, super tender. And a good size, the fries were crispy and fluffy, the seasoning had something special that gave a unique flavor. The bbq sauce was very good! I recommend trying. Service was very friendly and ambience in the restaurant was nice. Loved the sit in areas, and was very clean.

    Brisket sandwich and dirty beans
    Jared N.

    I've been eying SMKD BBQ for a while. My church is near by but I'm always out of there too early for lunch. Had come to this spot once before when it was a different brand. I like SMKD better having now tried it too. I stopped in for lunch today. I was in the area visiting another business a few doors down. I knew this was a good opportunity to try SMKD. Besides, the smell of the smoker out front is too powerful to ignore. So I walked in, looked at the hand written chalk board menu which seemed incomplete, the turned to the self serve kiosk. I found a more complete menu there. I looked through it but ultimately ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of beans. My receipt was printed at the counter where I was also given a drink cup for the drink I orderded. My food would be brought out to me several minutes later. As the kitchen staff were prepping my tray, the lady working the front grabbed a fork for me and said I was going to need it. She wasn't kidding. This sandwich was S T A C K E D The brisket was thick sliced and piled high. Pre-sauced and topped with pickles and pickled onions. All on a sesame seed bun. My eyes were as wide as my mouth would have to be to pythkn this thing down. I made such a mess. My hands and face were sticky and painted with sauce. It was awesome. My only complaint was the level of fat cap left on the meat. Its a double edge sword really. On one side, the fat provides flavor and moisture to the meat. On the other side, I'm not a fan of a gelatinous blob of fat. Just not by thing. So I pulled off the bigger blobs and went about my business. It wasn't so much fat to ruin the sandwich. It was still excellent. I just had to do a little trimming. Now for the beans. Good flavor. Good chunks of meat mixed in. I am going to assume these are fresh beans and not canned as they were still a bit firm. Not mushy. Not hard. Just a bit of an al dente chew to them. A little bit of mother sauce and spicy sauce brought them up that extra notch. Good stuff. Yes, I much prefer SMKD over the last spot that was here. Good service. Good food. And the perfect representation of a saying I had as a kid - When its good its messy. And when its messy its good.

    Two meat plus two sides
    Mona H.

    SUPER friendly service, ample seating indoors and out! Decent portion sizes for the moderate price! 3 different kinds of sauce available for your bbq choices that include a white sauce, mild (Mother sauce) and spicy. Not a thick sauce but tasty. If you favor heavier bbq sauces, this won't work for you however, the taste doesn't disappoint. Televisions available for watching sports or other events. Loved the atmosphere with perfect spacing between booths/tables.

    Marble Cornbread
    Cynthia H.

    This review is based on a first-time visit on 5/6/26. I arrived for lunch at 1:30 with a party of 6 and asked if I could stake out some space for us at one of their large communal tables. We all placed our orders once everyone arrived, and proceeded to chow down. I was really happy to see that the menu had a section for "Green Stuff" and proceeded to order the Kale Caesar with Brisket (I can't go to a BBQ place without getting their brisket), along with an order of their Marble Cornbread. The Kale Caesar had a lovely dressing - bright and perfect for the kale. The brisket was a teeny bit dry, but had a lovely smoky flavor, which rounded out the salad nicely. The order cornbread was generous... so much so that I had to ask if that was one or two orders. It was buttery and dessert-adjacent without being overly sweet. Yum! Others in my party raved about their food too. The chicken in particular got a nice shout out, and we all left full and happy, AND with leftovers in to-go boxes. Loved SMKD, would definitely eat here again!

    Matt P.

    This joint is hands down the best barbecue we've had in the henderson area, and definitely could be included in a conversation for best in vegas. Our expectations were absolutely shattered. We had tried to come to this place once before for a dessert we saw online, however they were sold out. We made a mental note to visit again if we were in the area, and I am sure glad we did. The experience started off great, when walking in we were greeted by a very friendly woman and the pit master himself who made some conversation and gave us some of his recommendations as first timers. I ordered the 2 meat 2 side combo, brisket and the pig candy with mac n cheese and creamed corn. She ordered the 1/4 chicken and potato salad. Immediately upon receiving the food I was impressed and knew we were in for a good meal. The brisket was tender and delicious, the chicken was cooked to a smoky and moist perfection, but for me the pig candy was the star of the show, I can confidently say no barbecue place we've been to is doing anything like that, do yourself a favor and order it. The sides were equally excellent, I find a-lot of times bbq places excel on one side, either the meat or the sides, this place makes an exception and cracked the code on both. The mac n cheese was excellent, the creamed corn was exactly what I wanted, and if you like pickles or dill flavor 100% order the potato salad. One aspect I especially think this place shines in, is that they aren't afraid to make the food how they think it should be done, every one of the meats had a little extra flavor either from an additional seasoning, or from a sauce. Most places stick to the traditional way things are made and that is fine but its very safe, when you add something to classic barbecued meats like these that shows confidence in your skill and the product you put out as a chef and as a business. I wish more places would throw their own flair on stuff and make it exciting and exclusive to themselves like this place does. The restaurant itself was very clean, comfortable, well kept and very organized, everything is right where you want and expect it to be. I wanted to make a section of this review just for the woman who came around to the tables, she was one of the most friendly restaurant staff members we've ever come across. Whatever you are paying her, pay her more because she deserves it. This place isn't just a if you are in the area, this place is worth a trip from anywhere in the vegas valley. Well done smkd, well done.

    Brisket, burnt ends, st. louis style-ribs, pork candy (dressed bacon), baby back ribs, creamed corn, cornbread, coleslaw.
    Carly Anne C.

    Brisket, burnt ends, st. louis style-ribs, pork candy (dressed bacon), baby back ribs, creamed corn, cornbread, coleslaw... This is the best bbq in town hands down 10/10! Smoked not only on the outside of the meats but all the way to the bones making it very flavorful. Meats are moist, never dry. Sides are amazing, creamed corn is my favorite! Great service, attentive, lively, welcoming vibe! We will be back for the best bbq in town.

    Baby back ribs, pulled pork, sausage, and brisket.
    Ricky L.

    Great bbq! Great attentive service! The meats had great flavor and smoke. The baby rack ribs were awesome! The sides were great too. Overall a great experience. It's a must try!

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    Todd G.

    While BBQ can be subjective - and Vegas of course has a lot of BBQ options that are very good - this place in particular is my wife and my new favorite. Truthfully, it's almost not even close to 2nd. I've tried the chicken, sausage, bacon, burnt ends, and cauliflower. All incredible. The sides I've tried are their homemade cream corn, which is about as good as corn gets. Anywhere. On earth. The coleslaw, collard greens and Mac n cheese are also out of this world. Highly recommended. They are in the same building as Belles BBQ used to be, and Belles was very good. SMKD however, is BBQ on another level.

    Kathleen S.

    Our first visit to SMKD BBQ was so amazing!We had the pastrami sandwich, which was so tender it melts in your mouth. We decided to try the coleslaw and that too was impressive. Delightful little neighborhood spot, we'll definitely be back soon!

    Two Meat Platter Brisket Sausage Mac n Cheese Potato Salad
    Miles C.

    Came to SMKD again. The Brisket is incredible and the creamed corn has something special that keeps you wanting more. This is for sure my BBQ spot especially when I'm in Henderson. Hopefully they come toward the NW part of town where I reside. If you want some good quality food, SMKD is where you need to be!

    Ev D.

    Friendly staff. Neat and tidy dining area. Perfectly made and wonderfully tasting brisket. Great sides... My favorites were the macaroni and cheese and the coleslaw. Fast service and just an all-around great barbecue joint.

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    Best brisket in town. Megan was awesome! We come here everytime we're in town, I wish we could come here every day!!!

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    Service is amazing and the staff puts in that work food was terrific 10/10 I will definitely be coming back

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    Maybe a top 10 meal I've ever had in my life…read more They recently opened and they're a real gem. Great place for a nice dinner/date night. Check them out, you will not be disappointed. The staff were friendly and service was quick. The food: We got the Foie Gras and Beef Tartare to start and had the Beef Wellington and Ribeye Nightmare for our entrees. Everything was excellent. The beef tartare was very good (the bread with it was a highlight) The Foie Gras was incredible. The blueberry balsamic demi-glace really enhanced the flavor of the Foie Gras. I would go back just for this. The Beef Wellington was done perfectly. It's my new favorite in town (much prefer this to Hell's Kitchen) The Ribeye Nightmare is topped with green chilis and cheese. All of the flavors worked really well together with just the right amount of spice. Really unique dish. The drinks were excellent also and we finished the meal with the Carrot Cake which was delightful. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

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    85°C Bakery Cafe-Henderson

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    I usually come to 85°C for their pastries, but I finally got to try their cake. I have to say, it's…read morenow one of my favorite places to get cake! The cake was so cute and just as yummy. It was fresh, light, and perfectly sweet. Definitely coming back to try more flavors next time!

    Yelp! review #20 of 2026 Online order April 04…read more I stopped by the 85°C Bakery Cafe in Henderson (673 N Stephanie St) to pick up a birthday cake for a friend, and it also served a dual purpose for a class assignment on experiencing Filipino food. We ordered the Ube Cake online, and the slice hit the spot perfectly. The cake looked beautiful - nice tall layers of soft, moist purple ube sponge cake with thick white cream filling, a creamy yellow custard-style center, and finished with whipped cream on top. The ube flavor was well-balanced: that signature nutty, earthy sweetness without being overly sweet. I've had great home-cooked Filipino ube desserts before. While this is clearly a fusion bakery version, it still captured the comforting, celebratory vibe that ube brings to Filipino tables. It reminded me of the festive sweets you'd find at family gatherings or parties back in my wifes home country. The online ordering was convenient, but the pickup instructions could have been better. The pickup area is on the same side as the drink pickup, which caused a little confusion during a busy time. Service was otherwise fast and friendly, the bakery was clean and well-stocked, and prices are reasonable for the portion size. If you're in the Henderson/Las Vegas area and looking for a quick ube fix or any of their other Asian- and Filipino-inspired pastries, this spot is worth a stop. The ube cake was definitely the highlight for me. Would definitely grab another slice next time I'm craving something purple and delicious!

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    I had been hearing about Vietnamese coffee for a while. Found this on Google and loved all the…read moredifferent options, including food. I ordered the Thrilla in Manila - iced ube coffee and the garlic noodles with chicken. 5 stars for the coffee. Very flavorful and potent. 3 for the noodles and chicken as it was a bit dry. The shop itself has a welcoming atmosphere. Very clean. The service was kind. I would suggest paying a little bit more attention to detail on to go orders. I was given two knifes and no fork. lol. Overall, would return to try more flavors.

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    La Luna Tea and Dessert Bar

    4.5
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    2.0 mi
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    I've had the place marked on my list and was feeling a little bougie, so came by and got the high…read moretea set for myself since my friend isn't a dessert person. God, there was so much and I loved the experience but it was so much food, next time my bougie self needs restraint. First of all, the lychee green tea was delicious, I could drink a gallon of it; it was the right amount of sweetness with that tea aftertaste. Second, the panini and scones were my favorite overall from the tiers. I got the tomato mozzarella panini and it was toasty with spinach and pesto, I need to get another one. Third, the scones were to die for. They weren't heavy or like overly dense that you choke; the outside was buttery, crunchy, with the inside soft and full of fruit bits. It went so well with the cream and jam. I felt the other desserts on the tier weren't as wowing compared to the scones and panini; the cake in the shape of a cheese wedge is cute, but flavor profile was kind of lacking. There was just too much mousse going on that the cake inside was just mush; maybe if there was like blueberry crumble or something crunchy inside, it'd be more interesting. And the outside shell is definitely too sweet and thick, I think a glaze would have done as well, but that's just my thought. I would just go back for those scones and paninis but it was a cute set up with cute decor, I'd like to go back to try other things!

    Ambiance geared toward a younger crowd. Eclectic, a little dimmer in lighting. Reminds me of…read moreurban outfitters meets library with a sprinkle of intergalactic flare. Got the tea tier for 2 people. It was a lot of food, great value as you have a lot of items on the tier: pastries, ice cream, fruit, and includes a sandwich (get the turkey...it's hot pressed panini style) and 2 drinks or a tea pot if you want. Not a traditional tea set...but nice to see their spin on it. We had 3 people and still had so much left over food. Although the presentation of some of the pastries in display were really nice, quality of pastries was average tasting. Service first time was great. The 2 gentleman working the counter were really pleasant and had a warm demeanor. Came back on my own the next week ordered a plain ice green tea. Unbeknownst to me It came sweet and asked to see if it could be remade. The tea barista said that I didn't ask for it to be unsweetened. I Mention I wasn't aware iced green tea was sweetened (otherwise i would have). She remade it but, was visibly annoyed, and kept telling me the next time to order to ask for no sweetener and all their drinks were sweetened. I already mentioned twice that I wasn't aware that it was sweetened. Interaction was a little uncomfortable as I felt tea barista kept implying fault on me based on an assumption that I should have known. On a hospitality note... a simple "yes all drink including plain ice teas do come sweetened, sorry you weren't made aware, happy to remake it" would have made a better experience. It's just a misunderstanding. Possible have staff prompt guest on sweetness level can also alleviate misunderstanding.

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