I'm giving a single star for poor service. I placed and paid for an order a day in advance for pick up at 12:30 pm. I arrived at 1 to find the order had not been started. This is not the first time this occurred. The fried catfish is wonderful, although the price has sky rocketed. The smoke pit has to do a better job with service! read more

Let me first say that I am not a bbq lover. I don't eat red meat nor pork at all and I am not huge fan of meat. Having said that when I do part take I am picky about my dining choices. This was only my 2nd visit. The first was shortly after they opened up and a friend and I ordered take out and this last visit was with a group of teachers for lunch and we dined in. Parking was a little challenging even though it was 2PM on a Friday. The area is busy and the private lot is tiny. I used the side streets a couple blocks over. The wait was about 15 mins until the server came and about another 15 for the food. I ordered wings which comes with 2 sides. I had mac'n'cheese and sweet potato fries. The best part of the meal was the fries. Mac was nothing special and the wings were horrible. I was supposed to have lemon pepper and a honey option but the honey wasn't available. Too bad because the lemon pepper was not well seasoned nor cooked. While I'm no expert, I'd say I have certainly had better wings from local restaurants and bbq joint Virgil's that was waaaaaayyyyy better. read more

The service sucked, the food was not that good either. There was a table of 8 that came in 15 minutes after us and got their food within mins of ordering when we were waiting for 20 mins just to order. They placed my coleslaw under the heat lamps to sit. The server never asked us how our food was or if I wanted a refill on my drink. All the employees just walk right on by you and not ask how everything was. Very unimpressive place. read more

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Came in here on a rainy, Sunday late afternoon. The place said it was about a 15 minute wait, and I would say it was about 5 seconds to get a seat. The waitress was very kind and professional while being very efficient. For those who have worked in the restaurant industry, you could say that she "turns over tables quick." I hope the business owner is pleased with his staff. We decided to share the 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork brisket that came with corn bread and corn and two sides of our choosing. We selected the mac and cheese with collard greens. The food came out fast, and was not as hot as it should be. How ever we were hungry and it didnt dampen the tastebuds to much. The beef brisket was awesome and soft. The pork was just as good. The mac and cheese was a little bland and I have had better (homemade) collard greens. All in all I would give this place another shot because it could have been an off day. As it was, I saw other patrons there that seemed like regulars so I am sure the food could be better. If anything just come for the meats and not so much the sides if you are craving BBQ read more

I've passed this place many times and finally decided to go in. I ordered Mac and cheese, baked beans and chicken to go because you cannot sit in there at this time. Soon as I get home, I'll let you know what it was about and take some pics of the food. read more

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Good food. Good customer service. Rib tips were delicious. The FFROZEN Top Shelf LI Ice Tea on this 100 degree day was on point.

I ordered online and to my surprise, wen i open my food there was a sauce there not sure if it was rhe coleslaw or the blue chesse they gave me very confusing why y would yu give me that wen i didnt ORDER WINGS very disappointed then yu give me pie in a over sized container smh read more

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My BBQ pulled chicken sandwich was just average-tasting, and nowhere did I see any part of it "smothered in cheddar cheese" so this was definitely false advertising. This so-called promise of "cheddar cheese" is precisely why I chose item this over the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. Moreover, the bbq sauce was so thin, almost watery in consistency. It was basically a few pieces of chicken, a huge bun, and definitely no cheese anywhere in sight. Moreover, it was expensive, as prices have gone up. I don't think I can afford to spend so much money on ordering food from here and getting it delivered again. The virgin strawberry lemonades wasn't as sweet as I was hoping for, though I could taste both the strawberry and the lemon in the drink. Also not worth ordering again. read more

Can you say horrible 1st why is there a baby in the bar area (ok minding my business ) the waiter made my cocktail (he just added liquor no stir or mix) but his waiter skills were great, he chatted he recommended but the food just didn't hit the mark. If I have to say something positive, The restaurant was clean an music good. The end read more

Family dinner here a few fridays ago. My daughter had the bacon cheese burger - no complaints. I had the fried chicken and red velvet waffles- they were ok... just ok. My husband had the steak and ribs- def tasty. My son (2yrs) just ate from everyones plate. Drinks are strong and not overpriced. Would go again. read more

The food wasn't appetizing at all. The candid yams was more like mashed yams with sweet syrup. They fell off!

Had high hopes.. don't bother, this was the worst bbq I ever had. Just visit Dallas bbq! If you want sub par bbq. The ribs had a very weird taste, chicken was gross, coleslaw seemed premade, fries burnt, corn is def frozen and then boiled or microwaved to death. Not even the cornbread was good.. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Weird bbq all over everything - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

BBQ Sauce was too sweet: Still in search of some good bbq joints in NYC. Didn't want chain stores like Dallas; too generic. That Dinosaur place was too salty, Hometown was too crowded. Came here after reading some Yelp reviews. Place has the typical wooden rustic feel of Bbq places. Menu selections are full and plenty. Decided on the Feast for two: comes with half rotisserie Chicken, Ribs, Beef briskets, and sides of cornbread, corn, and coleslaw. Portions are enough to feed two people and price is decent. The barbecue sauce they used to slather on the meat is just way too sweet. It over powered any other taste from the meats. Corn was cooked too long into a mush, and cornbread was too dry. But the coleslaw was really good. Wanted to try their peach cobbler dessert, but they were sold out. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Feast for Two: half chicken, Ribs, Beef brisket, sides - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

Of course everything is relative, but the BBQ I just enjoyed at Smoke BBQ Pit in Springfield Gardens (Jamaica), Queens, was about the best I have sampled north of the Mason-Dixon Line and east of the Alleghenys. As we approached after parking in the narrow lot behind this joint, the strong aroma of smoked meat overpowered us, and set my salivarys a-squeezin'. We were tempted to just walk in the open back door into the kitchen and claim temporary insanity if called for trespassing. Then I thought about all those sharp knives used to carve up the sides of pork and beef, and decided discretion was the better part of valor. We walked around to the front door. There, we were warmly greeted by a couple of dudes in black, who genuinely took an interest in our satisfaction until the moment we left two hours later. The dining area was all wood paneling and beams. Picnic tables and benches, and all made to look and feel like a large south country cabin. The ambiance perfectly suited to the pungent and piquant smells wafting on the air. There was a long bar on one side, and the kitchen in back with a Southern Pride smoker. On the far side was a second room for private parties. They invited us to have a look, even though it was closed at the time. Good salesmanship. Our primary server learned that this was our first visit, and recommended "The Feast 2." He described that is was a sampler of three of their meats (our choice), plus 4 sides and corn bread. Given the rest of the menu had platters and sandwiches in the $10-12 range, The Feast @ $32 made sense. We ordered the Pork Ribs, Brisket, and Chicken; plus Baked Beans, Fries, Corn on the Cob, and Cole Slaw. Something from every food group. Everything was first cut. The Pork Ribs were meaty and dense with little fat. They hung on the bone, and had been basted with a great Memphis style sauce. No more was needed. The Brisket was tender and succulent. The Chicken had crunchy skin and excellent flavor. All the sides were decent, if not outstanding. If there was any weak link, it might have been the Corn on the Cob. We buy our corn from the farmer across the road from our home, and it is really impossible to compete with an ear that can be eaten raw after shucking. Too, there was so much food on the platter, that the kernels were really overkill. We also made a mistake ordering the Peach Cobbler after consuming so much. Eyes bigger than stomach. It was huge, sweet and creamy, but microwaved, which made it all rather too soft. At $7 it was a something we would not do again. Otherwise, Smoke be smoking! It was a finger lickin' good extravaganza. read more

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This was my first time visiting this location. I have heard mixed reviews about this establishment and decided to give it a try. There was a party of four in my group to dine in. When we first entered no one was there to greet us. We did not know if we had to seat ourselves or wait for someone to greet us. We proceeded to the takeout counter & the cashier there instructed us to sit anywhere. Her attitude was very nonchalant. Our server was a male with a short high top Afro; the one like Kid from "Kid N play." He was a cool guy. No complaints with him. He came & took our order and went on his way. The food was good! We had mozzarella sticks which were cold ! We sent them back which we normally never do (send back food) but they arrived better even though they probably just heated it up super fast cause they served us the same exact order which was fine. I also had fries which were good. The onion rings were okay. My guests had cheeseburgers which they said was really good and I had chili "something" wings. We also ordered coladas. I had a Virgin strawberry colada and my guests had mango & another had Henny colada which they said were super strong! Haha . The bill was about $100 for 2 burgers , 2 orders of mozzarella sticks, Onion rings, fries and 12 piece chili teriyaki wings along with a Henny , mango, and strawberry colada plus a strawberry lemonade. Oh I forgot to mention that I didn't like that they advertised this new flavor of wings but charge a $1 extra for them because I don't recall seeing the $1 extra charge on the menu but it was on our receipt but it wasn't a big deal. Overall this was cool place, the service was decent and the food was good. read more

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First time coming always passed by it. Wish we kept passing. No one to greet us we had to sit ourselves. Appetizers was mozzarella sticks absolutely horrible, it tasted like they fried it two days before from a bag and then reheated it to serve us. We ordered the Smoke House Feast 1, and it was just a solid no from the family. The only thing I enjoyed was the strawberry lemonade. That's it a drink that's the only good thing. If I want a good bbq place I will drive out to Famous Daves in Westbury. I mean how the hell do you mess up cornbread....HOW. I pray I don't get sick from this awful food. Never again. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - All that money we ate because we were starving but everyone looked so defeated. And no serving utensils were given so that was fun. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

So I've been to the bbq pit several times to get a drink and grab a bite but for some reason the service there is always terrible an the place is never that full unless your at the bar. The waitress attitude there is disgusting and the waiters have an attitude as well. I've been seated several times and had to wait 30mins to have someone come over to take my order and when they do they start walking off before you finish ordering. read more

Everyone here is so warm and friendly! I came here a while back (before I even had a yelp account). It was forgettable then, so I haven't visited for years. The other day I caught up with some girl friends and we had lunch here. I was blown away! The food was so good! I got smoked bbq chicken with candied yams, Mac and cheese..and it came with corn bread. The highlight of my whole meal was the candied yams. Omgggg so gooooddddddddd. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it..oh! And try their spiked iced tea! It's quite lovely. I had to take off a star because the Mac & cheese wasn't all that. I take mac and cheese serious lol. read more

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My 3rd visit. This was the first time the food was piping hot (that alone earned a star) Service was friendly and we didn't feel rushed at all. Strawberry Lemonade in a globe glass tasted great although I normally prefer the Sweet Tea in the Mason jar- It just seems appropriate. Left feeling very satisfied for the low price we paid. Ample street parking- under 5 mins to find a spot everytime. One complaint: Wished they cooked the pulled pork WITH the BBQ sauce instead of just pouring it over the top. Would've tasted even better. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Ice cold Strawberry Lemonade with a sugared rim. Mmmmm. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

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I made the trip. Took like 30 mins but I had to check it out. I ordered the brisket, pulled pork and beef back ribs. Had to pass on the sides as the meat content alone was way too much. I also ordered a strawberry lemonade, which looked like a giant goblet of femininity when placed on my table. It was very good, and placed next to pounds of BBQ I was able to still retain my manhood. Food here is excellent. The brisket and pulled pork were both delicious. The beef ribs were a bit dry. The corn bread and sauces were tasty. I almost fell alseep driving home, the itis hit me hard. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

Love this place. We went on a Saturday night. got a seat as soon as we went in. The atmosphere was nice also. We were seated and our waitress came over and gave us our menus and asked if we would like something to drink. I ordered the strawberry lemonade and it came in a nice glass globe. Yummy. It starts off a lil sweet but just mix it around with the ice and it will be just right. I ordered the 1/2 chicken with mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. My bf ordered the New Yorker burger. It came in a decent amount of time. The chicken was good, mashed potatoes ok, corn on cob good. Bf said burger was good also (must of been there was nothing left on the plate geesh) They have bbq sauce and hot sauce in a squeeze bottle so you get have it to ur liking. All in all I liked it. Will return. read more

So, interestingly enough, I found myself here twice in one day. So I think my review will be pretty comprehensive LOL. My girlfriend took me here for a birthday lunch this past Saturday. When we entered, we were seated right away and given our menus. Our waitress( I think her name was Sherina was SO pleasant). We ordered the strawberry lemonade, which was delicious. For meals, I got the half slab beef ribs, for sides I got the garlic mashed potatoes, cole slaw, and mac and cheese. My friend got the half slab pork ribs, potato salad, mac and cheese, and something else that I don't recall. I came later that night with my husband who was in the mood for some beef ribs after I told him about it. He ended up getting the beef brisket with garlic mashed potatoes, and I forgot his other side. I ended up getting the jumbo shrimp with coleslaw and bbq baked beans So first the good: The beef ribs were amazing!!!! My friend said her pork ribs were great too, I really appreciate a place where I can get beef ribs since I do not eat pork. The coleslaw was excellent, very creamy and not watery. Their cornbread was soft and perfect, they gave you butter to add but you really did not need to. The jumbo shrimp was great and so was the tartar sauce that came with it, the baked beans were good too. The drinks were good as I mentioned. Service was great, and the restaurant had a good vibe overall. The not so good: So the booths are just wooden seats, no cushion, nothing, so it does a number on your bum by the time you get up. The "garlic" mashed potatoes just seem like regular mashed potatoes with gravy to me, I didnt taste any garlic. In fact, the second time we ordered them, it didn't even come with any gravy. I was really disappointed that when we went the second time they ran out of beef ribs. I just feel like ribs are one of the staples of this place and they should make sure they always have them. The first time I went, my ribs came out luke warm, but when I told them, they quickly warmed it up for me. I didn't try the beef brisket but it didn't look too good. It appears they cook the brisket then add the bbq sauce on afterwards. I think it would be great if they could actually cook the brisket with the bbq sauce so that all the flavors penetrate the meat. My husband didn't complain but after he tasted my shrimp said he should have ordered the shrimp instead. All in all I still enjoyed both meals i had here, like most restaurants, you just have to get used to the menu so you can know what you like and don't like. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome. I will definitely be coming back here. Oh yea, it was not hard to find parking at all, but just in case, there is a lot in the back. read more

I keep trying to give this place a chance but get disappointed in the process. The food is ok and very pricey. They rarely, if ever, have ice cream to go with their desserts as listed on the menu. Tonight I asked the cashier why the restaurant never has ice cream. He looked at me and said "I just work here!" Not the response I was looking for. Non apologetic. Very nonchalant. Customer service is poor and the food wasn't even hot when I brought it home 10 minutes later. I'm over this place! read more

Do them a favor and eat here. At least that's how they treat you. You will be annoyed more than anything after eating here. Wanted to substitute baked beans for fried. Charged me an extra $1.50. It can't cost more to scoop out a small dish of baked beans from some big pot of them in the back than to throw fries in a deep frier till the bell rings. Food was good, service was not worth putting up with. Do another establishment a favor, not this one. read more

Not sure if they're understaffed or if management doesn't take care of there employees but it showed with the customer service the bartender displayed when I walked in to place a pick up order. She was unprofessional & had no social etiquette from the time I walked into ask if I could place an order to go until the time I left. If you aren't happy at your job or workplace change careers or find a job somewhere else, but being bitter towards customers isn't an option. When your working in a field that requires you to be hospitiable towards your customers please keep in mind manners, politeness, & decorum are just a few qualities that are needed Stefanie. read more

I've been here a couple of times. The staff is always very friendly and the food is decent. Not the best but it's pretty good. The sweet tea is good! I think the service makes up for the lack of outstanding BBQ. If you are in the area this is probably the best in the area so give it a try! I think you'll agree that the staff is warm and friendly! Try the sweet tea or get one of their fruity drinks! read more

Have been coming here since they opened up. Great BBQ. Such a regular that the owner now knows me and I LOVE the beef brisket and turkey burger. Let me tell you about this turkey burger...juicy, moist, fresh, flavorful, and best of all it's tender. It comes with a side of regular french fries but you can always upgrade to another side. Beef brisket is laced with just the right amount of bbq sauce and virtually falls apart when you pick it up with a fork. Love the rack of paper towels on the table because you know it can become a finger-lickin' great experience dependent upon what you order. I only dislike their lack of desserts and on a weekend evening, the parking isn't necessarily right out front. However, there is parking always in short walking distance. ONCE, our waiter was slow but he said he was new so we cut him slack. I do not drink, but my husband says their drinks are "good" but he's had "better" elsewhere. I don't care because the food is good. read more

Me and my brother are big boys and we were defeated by "The feast #2" which also let us substitute beef for the pork. The meat falls off the bone and has flavor. Oddly the thing they were stingy with was the coleslaw and beans. No clue how ther beans tasted that good, i'm assuming witchcraft. They've also got parking in ther back read more

The food I ordered last night was Awful plus it was late being delivered. The Chicken Wings were cooked hard and had no Flavor, the Macaroni they did not fill up the small plastic container and were tasteless the only good thing were the Greens and they still could have been seasoned much better.In all the meal was Terrible and very Disappointing. read more

Ribs are well cooked but not dry. I've tried the candied yams, excellent; the garlic mashed, excellent; the collard greens, are good; the Mac & cheese could use a cheese with more flavor. Otherwise, a totally satisfactory meal. read more

Food is good....not the best but good. But service is SLOW!!!!!!!!!!!! My last visit was for take out and I might as well have stayed. It took forever for someone to even look at me to take my order and when they finally did I had to wait on them to kill the cow apparently. I agree with other reviewers that the servers are not attentive. read more

I ordered a 1/2 slab rib and beef brisket with mac and cheese and collard green dinner and paid $35 thru Grubhub. They sent me the ribs and 1/2 chicken. The ribs were not bbq. They were baked in an oven and they put bbq sauce on them. They collards tasted burnt and the mac and cheese was day old and tasted horrible. They food was horrible. Absolutely pathetic. My family and I ate there a few years ago and was disappointed. I thought I'd try it again thinking they're food would be better but no it's worse. Grubhub refunded my money and the threw the food in the garbage. I didn't even consider giving it to my pets. That's how bad the food was. Think twice before ordering anything from this place. What a disappointment. read more

Back again with a few tips for your experience. - If you want to get your meal quickly, order the ribs or the wings. - Call ahead at least 10 minutes if you are taking out if you are not ordering ribs or wings. - parking in the back is tight. Park on side street. - at the bar, go with frozen drinks. Beer should only be in the bottle. - Sunday's are busy. During the week...not so much. Not much has changed from original review. Decent food and service. Depending on your food choices, you could be working with too salty or under seasoned. They struggle with finding a consistent crowd but its nice to sit and eat here once in a while. read more

The food isn't bad BUT they water their drinks down. If you look at the bottles, the labels are worn out or are the whole entire wrong label. The bartender (I won't say the name) owned up to the bottles being filled with water in the basement. Take a look at the picture of the Hennessy bottle (if you know, it's supposed to be brown around the neck). The bartender even let us smell the Hennessy, remy, courvoisier and it wasn't as strong as it should be. It's really sad that this is what happens here and anywhere else. My next step besides this review is to call the health department because I'm more concerned with what I'm drinking compared to how much I have to spend. To the manager who I was told tells the bartenders to do this.. you are a disgrace read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

I gotta say Smoke BBQ Pit came through well for my family and I on Christmas. First off nothing is really open on Christmas. We all work late during the week so some things we cooked on our own. We ordered all the meats from here and it was all delicious. We placed a take out order that consisted of wings, brisket, ribs (pork and beef). Everything was cooked well and my family enjoyed it. read more

Omg I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT HERE! Authentic bbq cuisine! I always go for the chicken wings and waffles for breakfast with a their sweet iced tea (which is homemade & GREAT). Always get the bbq chicken or burgers for dinner or lunch. Their customer service is always wonderful, the food is always fresh, the waits aren't that bad during the week, but on Saturdays it's kind of long because they're always busy on Saturdays. Order ahead for takeout/pickup. Photos attached are wings & waffles (came with about 5 wings took some from my mom so don't be shocked if yours doesn't have that much) lol. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - LOVE THE CHICKEN & WINGS!! So YUMMY !! - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

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cool place. It's been in the neighborhood for years, still maintains it's finesse. It's a sign that the establishment appreciates their customers. Good Food. Pleasant atmosphere. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit you are totally awesome, I had a lovely experience here yesterday. Menu, location, staff and ambiance are all the reasons why I enjoy this place. After browsing through the reviews I have ordered Rib Tips and it was just terrific. The service was marvelous. They were quick, reliable, and got everything right. I really love Smoke BBQ Pit. read more

I didn't like the food here. Everything tasted burned and so I was disappointed. I love BBQ and thought I would get a treat -- I didn't. My waiter always disappeared and when he came back it seemed like he was possibly under the influence. He also got the initial order wrong and didn't even come back to give us the check. We had to request it from someone else because he left us sitting there with our baby. read more

Today we decide to try this place. It's been at this corner for years and we've never went in. I now know why. lol To start the service wasn't all that great. We wait about 10 mins for someone to acknowledge us and take our orders. (There we're about 4 tables full of people) When the drinks were brought to us, my glass was not full. It looked as if someone drank some or something. It was weird. I joked as I asked the server "where was the rest of it??" But, he couldn't even give me an answer. I order the whiting fish sandwich. (I know, I know at a bbq joint? .. why?) Anyways, after tasting it I wouldn't suggest ordering this ever. My dinning partner, however, had better luck. He ordered the beef ribs. I must say I was surprised that it was actually pretty good. Very tender and tasty. Also the bbq beans were very good as well. I also would like to add that one thing that I like very much were the French fries. I am a French fires fanatic so I appreciated how delicious they were. With that all said I'm glad we tried it because now I know I'd mostly wouldn't chose to eat here again. read more

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