Mozzarella sticks came with hair and corn on cob is tasteless,soft,natural sweetness of a corn is gone, I don't even know I'm eating corn or something else.... disappointed.. Never again... read more

Me and my 2 nieces and sister arrived we sat down and orderwd our food we ordered the feast 1 it was ok I ordered a strawberry margerita the server brought back a frozen margerita when I indicated I want a regular margerita but ok I guess he did indicate he dont drink not sure if I was being shamed for drinking a Margerita in the afternoon not sure what was going on with this place now but it is very differnt from when they first open do not recommend this place until they get their act together must say that the bartender did make a good drink the cole slaw and beans are good the fries were not fresh the chicken was dry and the ribs were reheated and I was watching the cook as he reheated them and then put the barbeque sauce on the beef brisket was chopped may have been over cooked or from the day before read more

I wish I could give this place a negative star the place has to be cooked by same chefs Gordon Ramsey has cursed out and called "fucktards". Horrible extremely dry ribs, trash Mac and cheese and the rice was so tasteless that it turned me off from ever eating rice again that's how horrible it was. How can Cajan rice be so bland. I CAN & WILL never recommend this place to anyone at all guys please save your money. read more

Omg so good. The ribs taste like a family cookout. The sweet potato fries were on point. The burgers are delicious and flavorful. The drinks are sneaky as hell. Great happy hour spot. read more

My most recent visit was January 2020 and I really regret not getting pizza. I've eaten there before and it was ok a solid 3 stars but this last time was a take out order and you could tell they just didn't care. We ordered one of the combos that came with multiple different types of meat and sides. The only thing I liked from this last order was the french fries :/ read more

I wouldn't suggest it. I ordered and picked the food up. I got the pulled BBQ chicken with mac & Cheese & Yams. The yams were the best in the meal. I had to put salt & pepper in the mac & cheese. We also got pork ribs, mac & cheese & collards. I would suggest the ribs and yams even tho nothing was very seasoned. We also ordered peach cobbler, they forgot to put it in the bag. I called and asked if I could come back later to get it and the girl rushed me off the phone. I didn't want to drive back there to be disappointed by more of their food tho. read more

My husband and I ate here yesterday. We've lived here for 4+ yrs and have been hearing good things, we finally got a chance to stop in. Omg, the beef ribs were cutable with my butter knife. The BBQ sauce is delectable. Each side was tasty ( greens, mac n cheese, potatoe salad ). I do not eat cornbread. I freaking hate it! But I've never eva eva tasted corn bread like this.... I'm definatley looking fwd to going back! read more

Very disappointed that I received the wrong order. I ordered the Seafood Platter and received the Catfish Platter. I added a side order of sweet potato yams and they were hard as though from days ago and doctored up to still sell. read more

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

Customer service- Waiter- 5 out of 10 Brisket- dry. Not particularly tasty. 4 out of 10 Baked beans 3 out of 10 Potato salad 4 out of 10z Sangria - weak. Nasty. Green beans DELICIOUS! Beef ribs. Dry. Overall the food was dry and some parts even cold / lukewarm. Not fresh and made to order. Everything was basically sitting out in a buffet style setting. As if I went to a hot buffet in the city. I won't be returning. Not worth it. read more

Lovely neighborhood staple. Good Food. I can't eat most of the menu anymore, since I've developed a gluten allergy.

Never again- this place is tru to its name Pit.. more like garbage Pit the bar was filthy the drinks were gross the food greasy . Well I guess that's what happens when you place an order at the bar for appetizers and it takes over 40 minutes. I Had to stop eating because I started feeling quizzy.. Management really needs to step up step in be more proactive.. Second time here tried the benefit of the doubt .. Will not be a Third time . read more

I love this place for BBQ food; the taste doesn't disappoint. This was my second time dining at the restaurant and the service this time around was poor. It took extremely long for the waitress to even take our order. It turned out she was the only server on the floor dealing with a brunch crowd. I would recommend for the food, but go at a time when there's multiple servers or not that many customers. read more

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

I wasted an entire day interviewing for some scam-like job the day I discovered this Smoke BBQ Pit. Yes, I was in the middle of nowhere Queens and first ran in here for the lady's room. I came back a few hours later because I was starting to feel hungry and there weren't any other respectable restaurants around. I must say, due to the immediate neighborhood surroundings, I didn't expect my lunch to be so spectacular. I ordered the catfish sandwich with sweet potato fries. DELICIOUS. The catfish was fresh and lightly breaded, buttery and perfectly fried. The sandwich bun was sweet and soft. The tartar sauce was a nice addition to the sandwich. The sweet potato fries were clearly homemade and yummy and the coleslaw was sweet and crunchy! I swear, if this place wasn't a headache to get to, I would come once or twice a month. Awesome food and great service. Be prepared to wait about 15-20 minutes since food is made to order. read more

I'll start off by letting you know that this is the worst customer service that I've ever experienced. My friend and I went there for dinner, I ordered what they described as "jumbo fried shrimp", with a side of corn and Mac & cheese. My friend ordered rib tips, with a side if Mac & yams. My shrimp were just regular butterflied shrimp that you can get already breaded in the frozen food section, so was my corn, and the Mac & cheese had no flavor at all. My friend's food was the just the cheap part of the the ribs that people usually toss out. We tried to eat the food, but it was horrible. When the manager came over to ask how everything was going we asked if we could switch our meals out for burgers and fries. The manager got an attitude and took our plates, a few minutes later our burgers were at the table (a bite on the burnt side but ok). Later on we asked for the check and when the waiter handed it to me, I noticed that he charged us for the platters that were sent back. We were not ok with paying for the horrible food that we sent back, so we asked that it be adjusted to reflect the food that we actually ate. The waiter left the table to speak with the manager about it and when he returned, he told us that the manager refused to adjust the bill. We asked to speak with the manager, the waiter went to get the manager. When the waiter returned he informed us that the manager refused to come and speak with us (not professional). We demanded to speak with him because we were being charged unfairly. The manager finally came to our table and began to argue with us about how much we ate off our original platters (we ate about 25%). After a little back and forth, the manager finally agreed to take off 4, then 6 dollars off our entire bill, which wasn't much but we were frustrated and ready leave so we agreed, paid and left. Horrible dining experience. If Yelp had zero stars as an option, that's what I would have given this place. read more

Came From Brooklyn On A Friday Late Afternoon/Early Evening Cause I Hadn't Been Since It First Opened Up. I Spoke This Place Up To My Family So I Was Hoping It Lives Up To My Expectations. It Wasn't Too Crowded So We Were Seated Right Away. The Food Is Okay , Good Variety Of BBQ (Pulled Pork, Brisket, Chicken, Ribs Both Pork & Beef). Definitely Gives You That Southern Feel As The Sides Are Good Also. Drinks Pretty Balanced No Complaints There (Happy Hour From 5pm - 7pm, $5 well Drinks, AT THE BAR ONLY). I Was However A Bit Turned Off That My Candied Yams Was Still A Bit Hard Where Im Used To Them Being Softer But Nothing That Wasn't Edible. All In All Good Soul Food Spots Are Hard To Come By In These Parts Of Town So This Place Is A Blessing. read more

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I went to SBBQP previously during the time of their Grand Opening and enjoyed the food, I am unsure what transpired between 2012 and now...Perhaps the Chefs on staff or the lack there of? For a Soul Food establishment in a predominantly African-American neighborhood, this is a practical joke for an establishment to advertise "BBQ" that is not cooked. On my 1st visit I found the restaurant to be a family environment, sort of The Famous Dave or Texas Roadhouse Knock-Off. Cabin in the woods feel. I ordered the Catfish meal, 2 sides. The collard greens were tasty and the Mac-N-cheese was good in 2012. I also ordered the strawberry lemonade from the cocktail menu. Very good and no complaints. Service was dynamic. Fast Forward to the end of 2014 and a total 360!! I highly recommended the Catfish to my girlfriend because of the previous trip. I decided on the BBQ Brisket meal. $15.99 gets you 2 sides. I went for the Collards and Mac as ordered previously. Our food came out rather quickly and later it was revealed to us why. My girlfriend bit into her 1st piece of Catfish and exclaimed it was Light and tasty. On her 2nd piece she realized the texture was that of SUSHI ! Fried on the outside..and Habatchi Fish on the inside ??! The owner tried bringing out another piece to sample. Still uncooked and Raw. She had to resort to ordering BBQ WINGS. My Brisket was not the finest grade of meat and the temperature was not that of a "Smoked BBQ PIT". Tasted Microwaved. I was too hungry to request a hotter plate. The Mac and Cheese was Mediocre at best. Kraft Macaroni Deluxe perhaps? Or the generic Walmart brand? I ordered Peach Cobbler for dessert to make for a happy ending. Mostly brown sugar and peaches with crumbs and Vanilla Ice Cream. I can cook and after this visit, I am motivated to put places like this out of Business for good. The waitress was kind and the service was good, but what's the point when the quality of food is a 0? read more

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

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I originally really loved this spot. However, the service has dramatically decreased, and so has the food. The waffles are no longer flaky and flavorful, the fish is no longer lean. My mom and I went for Sunday brunch, and were gravely disappointed. The food was sub par and the drinks- well they were more ice than drink. The waiter was pleasant but their was subtle condescension. For starters, I inquired about the bottles of barbecue sauce previously placed on the tables. To this the server responded that "people steal." So we we had to request barbecue sauce at a bbq spot, and were issued these condiments via splashes in a plastic cup and not the barbecue sauce bottle. After we finished eating, an employee comes and wipes the table down. He wiped diligently, lifting our glasses and rudely reaching in front of us as we watched in disbelief! We tipped according to our satisfaction and our offering was refused by the server. Rather than asking what could be improved, we were handled our money back and told "next time." Needless to say, there will not be a next time. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit has improved in their service. The last two times I went, once for lunch and once for dinner, During this visit, the waitresses were attentive, friendly, and fast. The food and drinks remain the same, delicious! read more

Great looking place. Something this side of queens needed 20 years ago. If you like the way Famous Dave's taste, you won't have a problem here. Non drinkers try the sweet tea. Comes in a mason jar- super cute Drinkers try the long Island Ice Tea -comes in super huge glass. The bar area is nice and they have had live music in here. The staff is attentive. I've dined in and tried their take out. My Take out suggest is the turkey burger with extra onions. read more

I came here July 4th, returned last week, and will be back again. My loves- The bacon cheeseburger, sweet potato fries, chicken strips with waffles, and two for one draft beer. My likes- pork ribs (very saucy but I was expecting it to have more meat), Mac and cheese, Corn bread, collard greens, and corn on the cob. I'd definitely recommend you try this neighborhood spot. The sauces are on point. I go here when I don't feel like driving all the way to Bobby's burger palace! Prices are fair. Sometimes you wait long for your meal but it's worth it. Plus you can see the grill so you know its not microwave food. The band on July 4th was good also! read more

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Great place, the atmosphere brings you to mind that you're outside of NYC. Wood tables and seats, mason jar glasses, you feel you're somewhere in the south. Of course your surrounding come back after you look out front window and see the Merrick blvd traffic. The atmosphere is nice but the service is slow. It may take a while to get your food, but once it gets there, you'll be happy. Don't go there starving and bring a talkative friend along to pass the time. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Their iced tea is on point. - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

Love the place. I went there are a plan B because my go-to soul food spot was closed because the owners are on vacation. :( Anyway, I've seen the takeout menus for this place, so I decided to give it a shot. I didn't realize this was a sitdown spot until I showed up. Desperate for food in a pinch, I decided to sitdown with my preschooler daughter and eat. The service was mediocre. Why do I have to ask for a waiter for a half-empty restaurant? That's why I docked it a star. That said, the food is worth the service anyway. The collard greens are just amazing. I'm trying to figure out how they got that smoked flavor so right, because it's amazing. The BBQ Pulled Chicken was good and had some kick to it, and the macaroni and cheese was solid. I need to make a trip out here again. I'm not one for eating out, but I could go here again for some fun. :) read more

I passed this place on several occasions, and I always said I would stop and try the food. I came here last week with a friend, and I was very disappointed. The food was mediocre at best. The portions are a decent size, but we didn't even want the leftovers. I had the jumbo fried shrimp with sweet potato fries and "southern" greens. The shrimp was ok and so were the fries, but the greens looked like they came out of a can. I'm southern and there was nothing southern about those greens. I took one bite and put my fork down. My friend had the pulled chicken, I forgot which sides she had. She said it wasn't that great. The service was ok. When we were first seated I don't think our waitress knew she had a table, but when she finally came out table she was apologetic. Their alcoholic beverages are strong, thats a plus. The cornbread was good, but cold. I prefer mine warm. I tried it didn't like it, I won't be back. read more

The food here is great. The prices are inexpensive. Great for a quick dinner or lunch with the family. You must try the strawberry lemonade, it's amazing! read more

Came here two weeks ago and try there Ribs and mac & cheese it was very good and the my waiter was very nice too... The place makes Merrick blvd more nice looking... read more

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

I mean if they changed just a few things this place could be great. I was in town for work on a Wednesday night and stopped by this place with a coworker. The atmosphere mimicked what you would find in a typical casual BBQ establishment with novel southern/country furnishings. They have plenty of TVs to watch sports. We were seated immediately and shortly thereafter our server stopped by and asked us what we would like to drink. I got a water and my coworker got a soda. He arrived with our beverages and we did not get refills for the rest of the meal, despite our drinks being empty for at least half the time. About the food. In my opinion, the best BBQ places do not sauce their BBQ, before serving it to you. The best places season it, they cook it to perfection and serve it to you and allow you to sauce it (or not) to your liking with their in house variety of BBQ sauces. However, everything on this menu comes sauced. So there's that. I had the rib tips platter with Mac and cheese, baked beans and corn bread. It was nice to see rib tips on the menu. Rib tips are some time thought of as the scrap meat when preparing ribs and for this reason they're cheaper and provided in larger portions. The truth about rib tips however is that they are just as moist and arguably more flavorful than the rest of the rib. The smoke BBQ pit's offering of rib tips were good, not great. As for the sides, they were mediocre at best. As for the corn bread, the best way to describe it is as corn bread with the consistency of cake. I liked it. Oh and my meal also came with Texas toast. And by that I mean it came with a slightly thicker than normal piece of bread that had been toasted on a grill. No butter, garlic or any sort of seasoning. So, basically the food is OK and the service, at least on my visit, was suspect. read more

Smoke BBQ Pit - Rib tips, mac and cheese, baked beans, corn bread and "texas toast" - Barbeque Near Me - Springfield Gardens, New York

Def. was a quaint experience ... Came into it just wanting some good good food and the food was good ... Nothing really top notch but good ... We had the half slab wit Mac and cheese collard greens and yams. Customer service was decent as well. The best was the drinks ... Had the strawberry lemonade w/alcohol ... Strong and perfect lol read more

I would never eat here again! If I could give zero star I would. We came in close to closing time, which we thought were an hour and half before time but then I see elsewhere they they closed sooner so I'm not even sure what time they actually close. As soon as we walked in they looked at us like we weren't quite welcomed. We all ordered food the bbq chicken was good but we also ordered pull pork. It tasted disgusting!! It taste old and spoiled like it was going bad. I'm not sure what makes them think they could serve customer food that was going bad. Also, the server kept asking us if we needed anything else, it was good he was attending to us but it was so often it made us uncomfortable. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Came here with my family on numerous occasions and have nothing but great things to say about this establishment. The food is phenomenal I usually get the brisket sandwich or the brisket platter, the meat literally melts in your mouth. The Wings come either buffalo, BBQ, or simply fried you really need to try all three since it's the perfect appetizer to start a meal. The restaurant itself is a beautiful place, the service is excellent really attentive, the people there are super friendly. I came in here once for a birthday party with 25 people, not one order was incorrect and literally every member of the party was amazed at both the quality and portions of their meals. I also remember them having a 2 for 1 beer special which was pretty cool. Will continue to come back as long as I am alive read more

Came here for take out to sample the menu for a large event. I previously read the reviews on yelp and I decided that it would be a great place to try. We had the half feast which includes ribs, chicken, brisket, mac& cheese, fries, cole slaw and corn. Their prices are excellent $36.00 for all of that. Their meats are great highly recommended if you go for some good bbq meat. Their sides not so much. Mac & cheese was flavorless and watery, baked beans and fries were a hit , and the Cole slaw was watery. We also ordered catfish, it seemed as if its double battered and was a tad doughy. Customer service was decent , the young lady we spoke with was very inviting and had a well versed knowledge of the menu, which was a great help. read more

Tried out Smokes on the recommendation of a friend and I have mixed emotions. We had the rib tip appetizer, which was good, the meet was falling of the bones. I had the St. Louis 1/2 slab of ribs with corn on the cob, cornbread, potato salad and mac and cheese. The highlight was the potato salad only unfortunately, the ribs were a bit overdone, the corn was definitely frozen prior to serving and the cornbread was dry also. My fiancee had the chicken waffles...though the waffle was tasty, it was small for a Belgian waffle and only got four anorexic chicken wings that were no different than ones I can get at the local corner Chinese restaurant. All in all, this was just a run of the mill BBQ spot! I can't find genuine southern cuisine in NY yet. read more

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This place is trash. As a southern I am so dissatisfied. The only thing decent was the brisket. Candied yams were black and tasted like they were topped with cold medicine and molasses. Disgusting. read more

I found two dead roaches in my food. So naturally I was pissed and asked to speak to the manager. The manager is this short, stubby rude man with a Napoleon complex who is very unhelpful and doesn't need to run any business. He told me I put them in my food .. why would I put roaches in my food that I came to eat? Stay far away from this place !! Not sure why they're still open. read more

Food is taste really good here. The recent times that I came here, there was always some type of disappointment. Either they don't have any more chicken tenders, baked beans, or macaroni. Also, I remember the last time I had a waiter, he wasn't the greatest! I remember asking him a bunch of times for things that were already missing from my order. Other time I called to take out and it was the wrong order. read more

The BBQ ribs, pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, cornbread and corn-on-the-cob are all on point. The cajun rice smells spoiled, tastes sour, expired and the collard greens are not fresh; they're either frozen or canned, overcooked. read more

The few times I've been here I've sat at the bar and I must say this place is not worth the money they charge for drinks. Bartenders are not attentive and not pleasant. Been living in this neighborhood for 10years and I would rather go somewhere else. read more

I love this place but my only thing I don't like is the wait. I order my food at 4pm and I didn't get my food until 4:27pm and I'm dining alone. Its not a lot of ppl in here so I don't know what was the hold up. And, one more thing I don't think they give you enough side dishes meaning they give you a small amount... read more

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

Lemon pepper wings is some of the best I have ever tasted and the drinks are nice and strong you definitely get what you pay for think this will be my new go to spot for some wings and drinks read more

As expensive as this place is you would expect good food but that is not what got. I ordered rib tips, greens, Mac & Cheese, shrimp and coleslaw. Everything was cold. Nothing had seasoning. The corn bread was the only thing tasty. read more