Service is great. Very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Fun ambiance. Food candy for the pallet. Yummy! Gabby P was extremely pleasant and attentive. read more

Beyond amazing food and friendly staff. It's a different ordering concept than people are used to around here, but it works so well for this type of food. We visited on a Wednesday night and the place was hopping. We got our food quickly and everything was perfect. All the side dishes were fantastic and the meat was cooked perfectly. Nice balance of flavor and smoke. Can't recommend Smoke on the Water enough! read more

Amazing Beef Ribs! Incredible hospitality! Mac N Cheese and cream corn a major plus!!!Take the pit tour!

Wow, what a great lunch we had here. I'm going with a full 5 stars because the manager went out of his way to set us up with a bag of ice for my cooler for all the leftover food we had. We didn't expect to bring food home! What I found unique about this spot was that you could order as much or as little of the meat you want. Tiny portions so you can sample all that is offered, or a half pound of whatever. Also a little different is that it is a cafeteria style setup. You walk and choose what you want and how much, pay for it, and carry to your table. A server then comes by for your alcoholic drinks or anything else you might need. We had Grace, who was just great. The place is new and sparkling clean. Plenty of room to eat in or outside. Unfortunately not a great view outside. This strip of Route 1A isn't anything to look at sadly. We thought the strips of brisket were great, as well as the pulled pork. The ribs were only OK, not quite fall off the bone tender. Smoked turkey was moist and tender. Sides were all hits, potato salad, mac and cheese, collards.... Again super pleasant surprise. Give them a try! read more

If you're looking for a sign to try Smoke on the Water, this is it. From the moment you walk through the door, you're welcomed like an old friend. The staff takes the time to explain how everything works, walks you through the menu options, and makes you feel genuinely excited about what's about to happen. And trust me--what happens next is worth every calorie. We ordered the mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, tomato cucumber salad, beef brisket, and pork ribs. The verdict? Not a single miss. Every bite was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The brisket was tender, the ribs were phenomenal, the sides held their own, and the cornbread was exactly what good cornbread should be. But let's talk about the mac and cheese for a moment. If loving that mac and cheese is wrong, I don't want to be right. It was hands-down my favorite thing on the table--and that's saying a lot considering everything was a solid 10/10. And then there's Gabby P. (Please emphasize the "P"--she earned it.) Friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely happy to help. She made an already fantastic experience even better. Restaurants can teach service, but kindness and personality like hers can't be trained. She's exactly the kind of person you hope to encounter when dining out. Great food gets people in the door. Great people keep them coming back. Smoke on the Water has both. We'll absolutely be back, and next time, I will not leave without a take home order of mac and cheese. read more

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Some of the best BBQ we've ever had. It is market style, so you order your sides, meat and then you pick your seat and a server comes over to get your drink order. Sophie was an awesome server! We sat outdoors as it was a beautiful day, but plenty of seating inside and outside. Very family friendly as there were several families with littles sitting indoors and outdoors. I would've preferred this drink to be strained because the jalapeños are so small you can suck them up in your straw, but the drink had good flavor. Incredible bbq, staff and atmosphere. Will definitely return! read more

Smoke On The Water - Macaroni and cheese, cornbread, brisket, pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

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On the pricey side. I know neat costs are extremely expensive now. But 34$ for a slice of brisket 3 burnt ends and a spare rib with minimal meat on it. The collard greens were salty and totally gross. The staff(meat lady) needs an attitude adjustment as customers are more important than you! Not worthy of a repeat! read more

Amazing food amazing service , the staff is so kind and helpful the food is out of this world delicious pickle red onion and pickles free on the side So so so good cannot wait to come back ! read more

Smoke On The Water - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

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Incredible bbq. The brisket is elite. Service is phenomenal. Really nice and helpful staff! Highly highly recommend.

Ordered carry out and everything traveled well and was delicious. Efficient set up separating the dining and to go, was an easy process. Outdoor seating and parking lot was packed! So we knew it was going to be good. We got ribs, brisket, and jalapeño sausage with some sides. Everything hit the mark and we'll definitely be back. Only ding, we ordered and payed for macaroni but they missed putting it in with our order. read more

Amazing food even on opening weekend. We turned back for it because the smell was so good. The burnt ends are sweet savory desserts. You can get as little or much as you want. 2 people 5 meats and 2 sides for $65 with tip! Going to stop by for drinks next week cause these look delicious. See photo. read more

Smoke On The Water - Yummy drinks! - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

It's a little confusing when you first come in because it's cafeteria style so when you go to the first two stations that's where your side orders are and then you move along the counter and that's where your meat selections are. For some people, there should be somebody there explaining how this all works. The food is very good. The atmosphere is great. The drinks are great. The girls had a caring for you. Everyone worked well together. We had Gabby P taking care of us , and she was so caring of us and others. read more

Best BBQ in the region, hands down. Food is scrumptious. Customer service is fantastic. Workers are hot.

Delicious!!! Brisket moist, smoked to perfection. Tasty sides. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Definitely go back.

Amazing BBQ. Loved the brisket and sides - especially the collard greens. Best this side of "The Salt Lick" in Driftwood, TX.

Amazing brisket and beef ribs! The smoked turkey was delish! The staff were so friendly and welcoming... a must try!!

Short ribs and burnt ends were incredible. Sides were on point as well. Will definitely be back. Servers were friendly and attentive. Great vibes. read more

We've been there a couple of times and they've been great. I tried pulled pork this time (even though I wanted smoke turkey) and it reminded me of living down South. Sarina was amazing and knew I wanted the turkey, so as we were leaving she let me know there was some and I took it to go. the sides they have are all great. and if you are a cornbread aficionado then try it. Its's moist and tastes like honey is in it, so good. if you haven't tried them yet you really should read more

Anika is the best!!!! amazing food, toured the smoke house. what a process. will be back!

I have been searching for a great BBQ joint since moving to MA in 2017. I was born and raised in Oklahoma, and the food and atmosphere at Smoke On The Water reminds me of home. The drinks are unbelievable and the service was extraordinary!! This place will easily become a regular spot for my family to visit. read more

They are doing everything right! Food was fantastic. Service was great! Especially Sophie! They have their system down to a science and they've only been open a week! We had brisket and Burnt ends and everything was delicious. We will be back very soon.!! I wish I took a picture before I started eating, but it looks so good. I couldn't wait! read more

I'm not a big barbecue person but this was delicious. Their ribs were seasoned perfectly and their Mac n cheese was awesome.