I went to their new location on Dimond. I had the Pork Plate with sides of brisket chili and cole slaw. The pork's primary flavor came from a very ordinary BBQ sauce slathered over the top. The pork was also terribly waterlogged, which raised a question of how the meat was prepared and stored before serving. There was really no smokey infusion of flavor into the meat, as one would expect as a minimal requirement for any BBQ meat. The brisket chili was ok, not great, but ok. As far as the cole slaw was concerned, they do a better job at KFC! It again was just ok, but flavorless. The cornbread was sweet and cake like. I prefer cornbread not so sweet and more gritty, but I realize this is a personal preference. Overall, a very disappointing experience. Judging by their pork, I don't think it would be worthwhile to return to try their brisket. read more

Stay away. Went to their truck on K street. The fried onions still had the peels on them. The hotdog was flavorless. The chicken tenders came from a frozen Tyson's chicken bag. The fries were only half cooked. I'm serious. The way some of this was cooked was probably against health code. $$$ what a waste. read more

So... um... I finally stopped here the other day. It was the smell that really pulled me in. Though, honestly we could only smell the hotdogs, we were hungry. We got two pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, a hotdog, and cowboy fries. The only thing actually delicious was the cowboy fries. The other items ranged from meh to disgusting. The hotdog was fine, it's a hotdog, can't go wrong. The beans were pretty okay, a lot like homemade beans made with baby rays. The potato salad was bland and unappetizing. The sandwiches though. Oh god I could barely eat mine despite being absolutely ravished. The bottom bun was sopping wet and the whole thing had this weird bad off smell. I took a bite in one spot of the sandwich and it tasted so bad I nearly threw up. The rest of it was just very poorly (like no seasoning whatsoever) seasoned watery pulled pork with a dab of sauce on top. Honestly, I would go again, but ONLY for the cowboy fries, that's it, would not even try anything else on their menu. read more

I ordered the brisket, BBQ chicken, the turkey leg, the potato salad, coleslaw, and the chile. The brisket was delicious and tender, but unfortunately swimming in fat. The turkey leg was fantastic. One of the best I have had, moist and tender, but the skin was unfortunately like leather. I mean, absolutely inedible skin. The BBQ sauce actually detracts from the whole experience, it's just far too sweet. The BBQ chicken seemed tender, but it was so incredibly dry. I needed a steak knife to cut the breast, but I could not get past it being so overcooked. The potato salad was delicious and well seasoned, and offered some brighter flavors that lightened the meal, but it's so packed full of mayo. It's really hard to eat after a couple bites, but those first couple bites are nice. The coleslaw tasted like it was dressed ages before I actually ordered it. It was super wet, soggy, bland, and unappetizing. The chile was difficult to stomach. It was also swimming in fat, but fat aside, it was very, very salty. It felt as if the chile is just a way of repurposing the baked beans and leftover meat. I enjoy the smoke flavor, and I really want to love this place, but the excess amounts of fat are incredibly unappealing, and the BBQ sauce is just way too sweet. read more

Slow-cooked barbecue can be the greatest and most rewarding cuisine to experience. I've spent plenty of days preparing my own briskets Texas style, but I wanted to try what has been dubbed one of the best barbecue joints in Alaska. The lady managing the booth is cheerful, kind and dedicated, obviously since the shack uses a smoker. Unfortunately, I found myself dissatisfied and physically ill from the brisket meat I purchased. Firstly, the meat is cubed, which isn't in line with the industry standard of pencil-thin slices. The meat is well-cooked, but it's soggy and unseasoned, making it comparable to pulled pork. I love barbecue joints by nature, so I have hope that this establishment may alter their methods of cooking and preparation, by seasoning well, cutting correctly and storing the meat so that it does not get soggy. read more

Do not judge by the appearance. Enjoyed the beef brisket 8 oz plate with potato salad. Portion very generous and beef was very good. This place has BBQ dialed in. read more

Horrible excuse for BBQ. You think cause you're not in the lower 48 you can give Alaskans anything? Chicken...dry and as you can see from the pic, burnt. Ribs awful, flavorless, over cooked and under seasoned. You can't throw cumin all over your food and call it BBQ. Cumin is mainly a Mexican spice so u have to use it sparingly. Potato salad taste like pure pepper and onions. I had to spit it out. Brisket chili was pure sauce, nothing chili about it. Customer service...the guy was on the phone while taking our order as if we were interrupting his time. I predict you will be out of business real soon. A waste of $56...never again. read more

Smokehouse BBQ - Burnt Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Pretty solid bbq option here in Alaska. We tried their truck at the Kenai Peninsula State Fair in Ninilchik. Fast service. We got a pulled pork sandwich. Lots of meat, very tender, not too fatty. They charged extra for slaw, but that was the only downside. My cousin got cowboy fries (fries, nacho cheese, pulled pork, and bbq sauce), which he said were solid. Will probably get them again next year at the fair if they come back again. read more

$38 for a "full" slab of ribs is insane... asked the worker 3 times to make sure they were cut and they of course weren't cut. Whoever trimmed these ribs are obviously new to cooking ribs. The first 3 things you trim off ribs they did not trim. read more

Some of the best barbecue in Anchorage! Meats are usually a little dry but for up here you can't complain.

Very nice guy who helped me this evening! Unfortunately the food was not as nice as him. I felt like the brisket could of had more flavor and the brisket chili... Well, food in general (potato salad and cornbread as well) I also LOVE sweet baby rays bbq sauce so I'm picky about bbq sauce so their's was not as good to me. Might of been an off night but I don't think I'd visit again. Very fast service though! read more

I've had BBQ from Austin and San Antonio to Memphis and Kansas City. But this was a huge disappointment. The pulled pork sandwich was served with pork spooned from a pot that left the bun sopping wet and falling apart in big clumps before I could even eat it. It was not only tasteless, it was a mess. I'll give them one more try just in case that was an unfortunate exception. But at least I can now say I've had pulled pork dry (Memphis style), wet (Kansas City style), and a gooping mess (Anchorage style). read more

I keep coming back. Something in the sauce. Also something in the amazing deal that they gave me once at the very end of their day when I was just like "I'm so hungry I don't care what it is can I just give you some money for whatever" and they set me up perfectly. The meat is awesome the portions are solid and that's really all I want out of a BBQ joint. Friendly service as well. read more

Was not happy with this at all. I ordered the brisket sandwich, which lacked flavor and seemed to just be under flavored cooked brisket with bbq sauce thrown on top, on cheap hamburger buns. The 7.50 fries and chicken strips I got for my kids were better then the 12.50 sandwich. On top of that, the customer service shown by the workers taking orders was one of the worst I've seen. I get that being in the food business you get busy and things get hectic, but if you can't maintain a level of professionalism, and are rude to your customers, they will not be returning. Sorry to say, I will not be coming back to this place. read more

I had the brisket sandwich which wasn't terrible, very smoky and quite sweet. My husband had the breakfast burrito with brisket and he had no complaints. In all the food was just fine but the service left something to be expected. The folks in front of us didn't understand what a brisket sandwich entailed, and she was quite rude to the poor kid. Folks here don't eat much brisket so it wasn't an out of place question. Anyways, I don't see myself returning for any more barbecue here. read more

Prices were drastically increased from what they had posted online, after a very long wait in the drive through ordered a turkey leg with no sauce because I can't eat BBQ sauce. Got the turkey leg and drove off. They had absolutely covered it in sauce and I was unable to eat it read more

We had a fundraising function planned for 50+ people and the caterer we had lined up bailed on us the day of the event via email! After I caught my breath I began calling around town frantically trying to find a replacement meal at 12:30 pm. I called Haley and she walked me through her menu, offered suggestions, came up with a price and said she could deliver by 5 pm for about $100 less than the other outfit. We showed up at the shack, the food was ready to go at 5 pm on the dot, was hot, included everything we needed to serve the meal and saved the day for our fundraiser! The food was excellent and Im sure if i could have given her ample time to prepare could have been even better. All the food was very good but the brisket and the smoky brisket chili were both talked about a lot by group we served it to. These people know what they are doing, not just with BBQ but also with knowing how to run a business and are reliable! Thank you again Haley and gang for saving the day. Ty S. read more

The cowboy fries were really good. Fries with BBQ Sauce, cheese, and pork. Plenty of pork and cheese on the fries, however there was a little to much BBQ Sauce for my liking. Fries were cooked really well. We also had the Reindeer Sausage Hot Dog. The meat was cooked really well. Nothing fancy for a hot dog. It was more of a 6$ Hot Dog not a 7.25$ Hot Dog, to put in perspective. read more

The SMOKIEST BBQ meat you'll find. A delicate yet strong barbecue sauce. Their cowboy fries are to die for. Would give 5 stars however, they forgot an item and still charged me. I have no ill feelings with the gut stuffing food! read more

The potato salad is wonderful. I hope they never change the recipe. The rack of pork ribs were wonderful. The brisket was yummy. Okay. So I totally enjoyed the food. The place is top notch. Highly recommend Smokehouse BBQ to feed your hungry family. read more

Not my kind of BBQ, bot okay. The sides were mushed together when delivered - one hot, one cold - and not very tasty. Also there was a human hair the meat. read more

What a pleasant surprise! Drove up with zero expectations, just happened to be hungry and saw an open sign. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, a side of potato salad, and a drink. My total was $13. I had a pleasant interaction with the lady working. Got my food and woah! Those portions! Sandwich was overflowing with meat and sauce, plus two huge mounds of potato salad. The sandwich was a little greasy but boy was it packed with flavor. The potato salad was delicious! It wasn't sweet (thank god) but more of a garlicky/mustardy flavor. That doesn't sound appetizing but it was. I don't know what more you can ask for... Food was fast, hot, delicious, cheap (for AK), and huge portions. Customer Service was friendly. Stomach and wallet are HAPPY. read more

Excellent BBQ place. We tried the baby back ribs, pulled pork, and turkey leg. Our favorite is the baby back ribs! We especially love the sauce. The BBQ guy was very friendly. Portion sizes are good. We highly recommend :) read more

This place is so hit and miss. I honestly find myself returning because it's convenient, but def not even close to my fave BBQ. It's close to my house so if I'm too lazy to light the grill myself it's a quick fix. Sometimes it's so greasy it's inedible. I've experienced burnt to a black crisp cornbread and I've also had ok meals that weren't greasy or burnt. Again, hit and miss. Owner is a little quirky, I prefer not to deal with him directly. Overall, it's just okay. read more

Wonderful! We had the Pulled Pork and the Brisket plates. Can you say So Good? The Chili is excellent! We'll be back! And soon!

Smokehouse BBQ is a bit of a hidden gem for being located on the roadside and in the parking lot of a Shell gas station. Great place for a reasonably priced BBQ sandwich. The sides are really tasty and are a nice complement to some good meat. Definitely worth a try if you are craving BBQ in the Anchorage area! read more

Pulled pork was so greasy it was hard to stomach. We ordered the meat alone and it was sitting in its container with grease almost level with the meat. Wanted to try the coleslaw (per other good reviews) but they were out so we got the potato salad- it was okay. Chili tasted like it was out of a can. read more

We had these guys cater an event for us the past two years. We had over 150 people for the events. These guys were amazing!plenty of food. Excellent food! Reasonable too! read more

Spendy, but deeeeelicious. The pulled pork sandwich is HUGE, as it comes on a hoagie roll rather than a bun. I appreciate that they don't slather it in sauce, but rather let the (tender, and oh-so-juicy) meat stand on it's own. The cowboy fries were amazing. I mean, it's fake cheese sauce, pulled pork, and BBQ sauce over French fries..if ever there were a guilty pleasure, this is it. Next time I might go for a big "pack" if I have a group, to make my money go further. read more

Yumm love the brisket Sammy!!!! They bring the south to the north (: my tummy is so full. The fries come hot so make sure you don't throw a handful in your mouth lol. read more

Very disappointing as far as the pulled pork and brisket plates go. The pork was stringy and dry; the brisket tough and very fatty. The only redeeming aspect of the meal was the tasty potato salad. Glad I had a Groupon and did not pay full price! Definitely will not be back. Save your money and try elsewhere- there has got to better! read more

The best pulled brisket in town . I've had others but nothing compared to these guys. I was licking the to go bowl and licking the sauce off my fingers.Awesome read more

I feel like theyre really rude everytime but I keep going back cuz I like their food. And I will keep coming back lol bad service alone isnt enough for me to condem a place. At least try it once read more

Came here because we saw it on our way to/from going to Russian Jack Springs and we couldn't help but make a point to stop here after smelling the delicious smoked meat from across the road. The first time we came here and ate at Cheney Lake just down the road and it was the most enjoyable time ever. I got the Cowboy Fries (bbq pork, cheese, and fries) you cant go wrong. They would be PERFECT with some jalapeños! We got the hot bbq sauce and it was soo yummy, and not at all too spicy. My bf got the bbq chicken thighs and they were so tender. The people were really friendly to us as well. It is a little pricey but what isnt in Alaska? Cowboy fries for $8.50 and thighs for 5.75. Cant really complain too much on those, maybe the chicken thighs since u only get two. The 'packs' look like a really good deal. The second time we came was after a super long hike in Girdwood and the whole way back down the trail we knew we were coming here to fill our bellys :) i cant complain because it was all so good each time. We came back for the same thing so next time we will have to switch it u, but its oh so good! read more

Smokehouse BBQ - Sooooo... I went home and added jalapeños and sour cream. Best ever. These are the cowboy fries! - Barbeque Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Not good don't do it. I think they might boil their meat before they put it on the grill. They really need to clean I know BBQ is messy but dang from the outside looking in I should've known to just keep driving read more

Awesome BBQ. The ribs are on point. Not bad BBQ to find in AK. The dill potato salad is addicting

I have gone through a few times. But lately they seem to have changed. Just not as friendly and the food seems oddly different.

Since we ordered the food the guy had a very nasty attitude , after I paid almost $30 for two simple meals ( a brisket sandwich and a brisket plate) we got the food right away . After wife and I took the first bite it was just so noticeable the poor quality meat and flavor in the food, it was floating in grease and corn bread was just aweful. When I went to show the guy he was extremely rude and just not what you want to deal with . I told him either give me a refund or throw it out , guy has serious issues and is Transferring to the food . Plain disgust . read more

Outdoor truck ... no seating. Ribs are OK but a bit tasteless cause they are made Southern stye w/o sauce during cooking. Brisket is awesome. Smoked chili is awesome, BBQ beans are too sweet. read more

Cowboy fries were obviously from frozen, some were cooked, some not, bbq sauce nothing special. Never seem to have turkey legs ready. They would never make it outside of Alaska but we don't have many choices here. read more