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    Smokehouse 41

    4.5 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bishop B.

    Walked into this restaurant and I heard it was good but didn't think it would be based on the lack of people in line - to be clear, I got lucky, as after we sat down, the line was full and never stopped! So I walked in and was immediately greeted by the staff. I ordered the two meat plate: tri tip and brisket, with coleslaw and baked beans with brisket bits. The plate also had some great pickles. I also got their blonde beer. Also got some of their fries, extra crispy. The brisket and tri tip were phenomenal, the baked beans were great, the coleslaw was really good, helped cool the burn from the addictingly delicious spicy BBQ sauce. The fries were perfect. Totally worth it the upcharge. Definitely give this place a try, deal with the line if there is one, you will not be disappointed!

    Pulled Pork tender and Smokey delicious!
    Rebecca G.

    Oh my gosh! Awesome food! I cannot believe it's taken us so long to try this place after all the time we are in Oakhurst! What a cool bbq joint! Just line up, place your order with the guy cutting all the meats fresh and hot! They work in a line, so organized and are ALL so friendly! We ordered the pulled pork and pork ribs both were amazing! And omg heavenly mac n cheese! Just a slight kick with the finely minced jalapeños mixed in! Fabulous! Their prices are very reasonable too! Thank you!! We will be back! With that said...I highly recommend coming here!

    Julio V.

    Solid BBQ spot in the Bass Lake area. They have some really great sauces! The chicken sandwich was super flavorful and juicy. The sides were pretty good good, especially the beans! My brisket was tender but not very juice, and the pulled pork was kinda dry. They are super dog friendly! They have a small patio with limited seating. Would come back to try other meats!

    Baker 41
    Marc W.

    We went there at 5 PM and there was already a line to get in. It is cafeteria style, where you order, they make it for you right then and then you take it to the table. They play kind of old rock 'n' roll music in there, which my wife wasn't too happy about. But I liked it. Everything is served directly on the tray with plastic utensils and paper cups. We were excited to get the brisket because we had heard how moist it was, but it was not that moist. Another issue I had was that everything just came warm, not hot. The tri-tip on the other hand was very delightful. My wife got the 41 Baker, which is a huge sweet potato covered in cheese and butter and meat, and it was very good. The sides were also awesome. I had the jalapeño macaroni and cheese with bacon and the potato casserole. I would recommend them all.. All in all it was a good place to go.

    Two meat plate with the up charge on the sides
    Mark P.

    Some of the best moist and flavorful brisket I've had in a restaurant besides mine. The coleslaw side was Stupendous. The staff are great too. I would Highly recommend this place.

    Ribs and brisket plate
    A M.

    This really hit the spot after a long couple days of hiking in Yosemite! Meats were tender, slaw was delicious and not mayo based which I always love. Beans had meat in them as well. Tables have bottles of 2 types of bbq sauce as well. Everyone there was super friendly and service was quick!

    41 Baker
    Anne D.

    Large and filling portions, fast service, everything was delicious. All the meats we tried were very tender. All the sides were ahhhhhmazing. Very casual and easy going place. Nice rock music in the background too.

    Beef brisket sandwich, topped w/ grilled onions & jalapeño mac & cheese and 2 meat plate ~ brisket, tri-tip, coleslaw, mixed garden salad
    Sandy N.

    WOW WOW WOW!!! I love me a good bbq house and Smokehouse 41 lived up to all the Yelp hype and almost 5-star reviews! Visiting from SoCal for our family Spring Break road trip to Yosemite, we are staying in the quaint town of Oakhurst. This bbq joint was one place that really stood out when Yelping for eating options in the area. Smokehouse 41 is fast-casual, counter service for ordering and assembly, popular California-style BBQ restaurant. Known for its oak wood smoked meats like brisket, tri-tip, and ribs, served with house-made sides, it will soon be you fav too..as it's now one of mine. Eating dinner at 7 pm, since we had a late filling lunch ~ not wanting to overdo it, my daughter & I shared a 2 meat plate. A lot of the cut meats were sold out by this time, but it was fine cuz we wanted the brisket & tri-tip beef anyways (which were both still available). The meat plate comes w/ 2 regular sides, a dinner roll & pickles (which oops..now I realize we didn't get lol, but it's fine). You can opt for a premium side instead for an upcharge. We ended choosing the jalapeño mac & cheese topped with bacon and it was DEELISH & a mixed green salad with an vinegarette dressing to balance all the protein, which was refreshing & good. The tri-tip was chef's kiss. Cooked to perfection ~ medium-rare, how I like it. It literally melted in your mouth. The brisket was flavorful as well and super juicy. The perfect balance of meat to fat ratio. I dipped the meats with a bbq concoction I mixed together, consisting of both (equal parts) the sweet & tangy and spicy bbq sauces and it was BOMB!!! My hubs got the same plate, just with a coleslaw side, instead of the mac & cheese. My son veered away from the fam consensus and got a chopped beef brisket sandwich with add-on grilled onions and a side of the mac & cheese. He liked it. All in all, such a good vibe. Due to the good, quality food, it can be busy, even selling out (thus eat early if you want more options) especially during peak hours, with indoor & outdoor seating. Don't let the line outside initially, intimidate you. The line moves super efficiently, as you get called inside a few parties at a time (to prevent overcrowding & chaos). The meat craver literally cuts and weighs your meats in front of you and your order moves with you along the service line for sides & drinks and check out. All the staff is friendly and beyond efficient, to keep the line and table cleanup moving swiftly. It's the indecisive patrons *eyeroll* that delay the wait to your meaty goodness. 100% RxFoodie recommend and WILL BE BACK!!! **drools**

    Thanh T.

    I think this is the best bbq I've ever had in CA! We stopped in for a quick lunch before our drive home and so glad we made time to go! We lived in Missouri for a bit and have def missed the bbq! And this is the closest I think we've found for bbq that could even come close to midwest bbq! The staff were great with service and recommendations. And bringing us anything we needed after! We ordered waaaay too much food but absolutely no regrets. Everything we tried was amazing. You cannot go wrong here. I have a weak spot for fatty brisket though so that'll always be my go to! For sure will be coming here everytime we do a trip out to yosemite! I only wish it were closer!!

    Half rack of ribs
    Astha A.

    This place is so good! My group of 6 came during opening at 11:30am on Sunday. We got the half rack ribs and shredded chicken sandwich. For the sides we got fries and potato casserole, everything tasted amazing. Service is really fast since you get your meal right away at the counter. Highly recommend for anyone driving by.

    Two meat platter
    Kat S.

    The two-meat platter, featuring sausage and chicken, accompanied by baked beans, and the premium side of potato casserole. I'm so happy I did, since they were sold out of the house special baked potato. The meat is so tender, and the sausage has cheese and jalapenos. Was not a fan of the bread, but still good Staff hands you a menu, and you order at the counter after changing your mind a few times. Pay and then find a table. Staff are friendly, and tables are clean We're so bummed that we only had one chance to eat here.

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    Josie T.

    I was told they have loaded potatoes when I asked what came on them. It was only the chipotle sauce, cheese, and green onions. It does have that in the description however, if it had butter, sour cream and extra toppings, it would be so good. Maybe that's what I'm just used to adding the barbecue sauce didn't make it taste better but yeah, I won't get that again. Service was fast. The place was really clean. I will go back to get something different.

    I took a picture of someone else's food that was sitting on the counter, brisket plate with double mac & cheese
    Cheryl G.

    I wasn't expecting a smokehouse to be a fast casual concept, but it works! I like the carving station where you pick out the meats. I went for a brisket, tri-tip and the cheddar jalapeño sausage, which came highly recommended. They were not lying, that sausage was fire! Also a little spicy. I thought the brisket was great too, the tri-tip was good, but not as stand out as the others. The sides were sitting there cafeteria style. They put a healthy portion of bacon on top of the jalapeño cheddar mac & cheese. I'm a huge mac & cheese fan, but I thought it was just OK. The beans and the coleslaw were really great though! At the recommendation of the girl at the counter, my fiancé and I split that three meat combo with three sides, and that was more than enough food for both of us. The house made pickles, and Roll were tasty too! Would definitely return.

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    So good!!! Ate this right after a 10 mile hike. It really hit the spot! I highly recommend the Blonde draft.

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    Is the food here cooked by the same people who cooked at Todd's (the Oakhurst one, not the awful version they opened in Clovis)? I'd love to find a local place as good as Todd's was.

    No

    Hi! Unfortunately I have a stupid fish allergy, and some Texas style BBQ sauces have anchovies in them, which I can't eat. Does your sauce have anchovies? (usually in the worcestershire sauce)

    No and we do not use Worcestershire sauce

    Do they do catering?

    Yes

    Are there beef ribs? I see them pictured but not on the menu...

    Yes in fact one of their popular items is the brontosaurus rib ( giant beef rib) that can feed up to two people. It is on their menu along with a note that it is "Served weekends only".

    Is this place dog friendly?

    Sorry Michelle we only allow service dogs.

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