I'm glad Smokehouse Tailgate Grill exists! It's great to have a *real barbecue restaurant available! (By "real" I mean wood smoked as opposed to grilled and slathered in sauce like most "bbq" places). Westchester has a hard time keeping barbecue restaurants in business (Revenge, Whole Hog Cafe, Dickie's, etc) so I'm hoping to keep this one in business :) I'm in Riverdale and the closest thing we have to real barbecue is a local gastropub (BAH is great in a pinch), therefore I'm very happy that STG partnered with Toast to do deliveries. We've ordered a few times and aside from one bumpy experience we've been very happy with STG. The Brisket stands up to delivery and doesn't dry out, the pulled pork / ribs / pork belly are all winners, and the Chicken and the Chicken wings hold their own against the traditional stars of barbecue. Lastly their Cornbread isn't a dried out puck rather it's moist and fluffy. We're ordering about once a week at this point because it's so good. read more

I had heard about prime rib night and I had to try it! Well, I'm glad I did! We started off with a kale Caesar salad, which was a nice surprise. It came with the meal. it was cold and crisp and really flavorful. Loved it. The prime rib came out and it was served with a Demi glaze on top of wedge potatoes with a nice onion topper. It looked gorgeous and it tasted really good. It was tender, juicy, and exactly what I dreamed of. Our waitress was a doll, loved her! All in all it was the perfect dinner. read more

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Back in town and was so happy to have smokehouse like the old days.... However I was shocked with how small the portions have gotten. The quesadilla was on the smaller tortilla size (won't order again) And they really skimped with the chicken tenders and fries! Was expecting a little more for the price? The empanadas are always good but that being the only good thing from this meal was sad to me. Perhaps I'll come back one day, but I think there's better options nearby. read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Bama chicken tacos & Brisket Empanadas - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

I stopped by this place to get a late Saturday lunch. It was pretty empty. It has a lot of seating and TVs. It would be great to watch games here. If I am in the area I probably would stop by to get a drink and watch a game. The best part of my visit was the margarita. I found the food to be extremely underwhelming. I got the loaded mac and cheese, which has brisket in it. I found the cheese sauce to be very cloying. The sauce was very sweet and it got thick really early into eating the meal. I didn't enjoy the brisket pieces at all. I think it would be a better composed meal to make the mac and cheese and then top it with slices of brisket and other toppings or garnishes. read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Loaded Mac & Cheese and margarita - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Unfortunately today i ate first before the camera and was unable to get any photos. Perhaps im lucky because of how my hands were all messy for the finger foods. Today was taco tuesday so each taco was $7 and totally worth it. The chicken and jerk bistec was phenomenal. i don't recommend the shrimp they skimp and only give 3 shrimp so that was pretty lame. the double smash burger with french fries was fantastic as well as the bistec empanadas it comes with 2 and the cilantro chimichurri sauce was sensational! shoutout to our waiter he gave the recommendations for everything to pick and it did not dissapoint. also this place is huge and great for events to watch sports games. nice ambiance! i'll totally go back here 10/10 A++ read more

Great place for a gathering even if you're not into watching sports. Open space, big tables, fast service. And a great variety of options on the menu. Huge fan of bbq , and the ribs and bbq is excellent! Drinks are good too! read more

I went to Smokehouse on Thursday night at 6pm with 3 couples (6 adults). We were told by the hostess that they could not accommodate us because they did not have enough servers. Thursday night is typically a fairly busy night for restaurants in New Rochelle. Apparently Smokehouse is poorly managed. I will not be going back. read more

I'm not usually a BBQ person, but I've enjoyed every visit here. A traditional southern BBQ place put a huge emphasis on the meat and not much else. The sides are often an afterthought and really heavy in addition to the fatty cuts of meats. So I guess what I like about Smokehouse is that they're not so traditional. In a recent visit we ordered the blistered shishito, pork belly burnt ends and jerk brisket tacos. Each of the dishes had fantastic condiments and sauces (ie pepper jellies and hot honey) that really elevate them, yum! read more

Food is ok but don't leave anything behind especially sunglasses in your jacket pocket. we went for lunch and I mistakenly left my jacket. one of the staff went into my zipped up pocket and took my nice costa del Mar sunglasses with the case. They did leave the jacket at the hostess stand but were kind enough to steal the glasses. won't spend another dime in that place. read more

This is a change to my review of 7/23/2026. It was a very pleasant surprise to receive an apology from Smokehouse Tailgate and also receive a full refund on the amount of the order which was never received. That's a class act, especially since I never contested the charge with the credit card company. Very impressive! read more

My friends and I had a great time on a weekend evening. There was a live guitarist too, which made it loud but played great music. The menus are large! There was a great hazy IPA as well as cocktails and tiki drinks. For food, I had a great crispy chicken sandwich. I got a bite of the brisket and pulled pork, which were also tasty. There are good options for sides. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I will definitely be back! read more

Service is not good. They definitely do not pay attention to their customers and surroundings. The place is very nice and clean. Food was very good read more

Honestly, one of my favorite barbecue places in Westchester they never fail with the flavor no matter if I order for delivery or I go in and have it there service is immaculate staff is always super nice read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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This spot is always packed and for good reason! Definitely a place for Iona students but others will enjoy it here as well. We came on a Friday and were told to either take the last high top right by the hostess stand or wait 25 minutes. We decided to take the high top. Since we had already scanned the menu before coming into the place, we knew what we wanted and our waiter had told us we were the easiest group he had all night. What a compliment! We ordered a chicken sandwich, chicken wings, and sides of mac and cheese. Delicious! *Although the cocktail/beer list looked amazing we did not try due to Dry January but will be back to try! read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Chicken wings and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

I came here with a friend for a special event the past Friday. We came for a low key dinner and drinks! I got a margarita flight, which I thought was decent We ordered the Shishito peppers, Mac and cheese, alabama flavored hot wings, and 1/2 lb of brisket. The food was decent for what it's worth. We did not come in with high expectations, so that turned out better in our favor. The service was not as attentive as I'd hope to be, but our waitress was very kind when she was able to service us. read more

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Tried and true bbq restaurant in New Ro. I love many of their items and they have great seasonal drinks. My favorite meal from there is the bbq jerk brisket tacos. I couldn't believe how amazing they are. The service is decent. It can get very busy so it is a lively establishment. read more

Excellent food and service. We were seated after a short wait and had a very friendly waiter. The short ribs-- half rack were delicious, well-seasoned, moist, and meaty and enough to take home leftovers. The only negative is that the place is pretty noisy due to the design of the building. As long as you know going in and you're not expecting a quiet and intimate place. I'd definitely go again. The waiter also told us about rewards points that we received for the next visit. read more

The Bbq was fresh hot and delicious the server was very informative about the menu options and the atmosphere was nice clean spacious with options indoor or outdoor! read more

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the food here is really solid and the vibe matches too. drinks are good and the service is consistent

Place has the best wings in all of New Rochelle potentially even all of Westchester. These wings are 10 times better than the Beechmont Tavern wings which are smothered in a simple barbecue sauce or whatever other sauce they use. The ambience here is very nice and I think they're really upgraded from their previous location they had across the street in Rochelle. The service is great and the people are very helpful at explaining everything on the menu and the food is very consistent. read more

If you're craving some BBQ food this place hits the spot! 10000% need to order the wings with both the hot and white sauce! Never usually like wet wings but these were awesome!! Got the mixed platter (ribs, pulled pork, brisket). The meats were very soft and flavorful. There was something about the sauce on the ribs that tasted interesting to me, but I can't exactly put my finger on it. The sides were great... although I wish the Mac and cheese was more of a crisp oven bake. And if you like beans their beans were amazing! The service was great, our server informed us of all the specials and fan faves on the menu. Inside is very nice. Super big area with good seat and a nice bar. I would defiantly come back here, great food and great flavors! read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Tailgate Wings - both sauces - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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Heads up, big back food alert. This place gets three stars only because I have yet to experience their customer service in person. This order was a delivery. Also, if you are going to order delivery, don't order from Uber or other places. Order directly from the Smokehouse site itself because there were a lot of items that needed to be added. Now, to the food: My wife and I ordered three Brisket empanadas each, shrimp and grits with no peppers, fried chicken thighs, cornbread, Caesar salad, and the brisket melt. First, when you bite into all of it, I taste the seasonings. The Brisket Empanadas were on point, with the amount of fat and meat used. The onions and cheese added a lot of wow to them. This is a 5 out of 5. The shrimp and grits were also excellent. They were just like a down-South family would make them. They were creamy and delicious, and there was a good amount of shrimp in them. This is also 5 out of 5. The cornbread was cheesy and sweet. I am not really a fan of bread, but my wife loved it and said it was more of a dessert than anything else. She gives it a 4 out of 5. The Chicken Thighs were like, wow. I tasted the sweetness and spiciness of the chicken. I was still savoring one bite of it in my mouth, and my tongue and taste buds were doing the electric slides. This was a 10 out of 5. The chicken wasn't dry, but the chicken thighs were fried right. We are coming in person to have a sit-down meal, and if the customer service is as good as the food, it will be changed to 5 stars. read more

One of my weekend regular spots not only are they cranking out some good food but the staff are really friendly especially my man Hector ! He never disappoints. The place is pretty big and themed really nicely. A few must try's if you haven't been here yet are the Brisket Empanadas , Tailgate wings , brisket , Mac and cheese and the cornbread ( honestly could have a whole tray of cornbread from here ) love this place and I'll keep coming back !! read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Tailgate Platter ( Brisket Empanadas , Fried Little Thighs , blistered Shishitos , Tailgate Wings ) - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Workers are wonderful! The food is flavorful and extremely good! Would highly recommend!

Delicious food delicious food you have to try the brisket and put out it is the best. I highly recommend this place and drinks are delicious

Went early on the 4th of July. Was in the mood for barbecue. Waited for service awhile. Drinks were ok. Ordered the shrimp and grits. It's not worth the price. Also ordered the 2-person barbecue platter ( chicken, ribs, and brisket ). Comes with 2 small sides and ONE piece of cornbread ...wtf? Oh, I ordered 3 brisket empanades ... price was $12 plus $5 ( make it 3).....so 3 empanades for are you ready $17. Here is the rundown....overpriced and overrated. Don't think I will be coming back. read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill New Rochelle is our "Cheers" Spot, where everyone knows our name! It's a local spot we go to regularly when we want some good food. The food is ALWAYS consistent. Our favorite server, Hector, makes us feel like we're visiting our favorite family members' house. My go-to drink is the Georgia Peach; my husband always orders a beer on tap. The mixed grill for 2 is always a winner, and the hefty portion guarantees leftovers for home. The ribs literally fall off of the bone! The agave wings have the perfect amount of smoke flavor. read more

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As I'm sitting inside smokehouse having just finished another great meal, I realized a review of this place was long overdue. I've been coming to both of this restaurant's locations for years and the food has always been consistently good. Their smoked wings are my usual order (SO good with the bama sauce), but their burger, pastrami bacon and brisket empanadas are also in rotation. My husband loves their hot honey chicken sandwich and is obsessed with their Mac and cheese. I think you'd have to try to have a bad meal here. Besides the food, the service and vibe of the restaurant are great. Casual and comfortable, with a solid playlist and plenty of TVs to watch your favorite team. I don't think there's much more to say. If you're in the area and looking for a great meal, check them out! read more

So, I had to drop the rating a bit. Apparently, their service declines when they get busy. Hubby and I came her with our Little like we have a few times this year. Each time we came previously, we had a great meal. The service was excellent and the servers were always very friendly. This time, however, there was a stark difference and I'm guessing because it's football season, the service is beginning to become affected. Hubby and I are in a fantasy league and we were interested in visiting during a football Sunday so this all worked out. When we arrived, we asked a young man if we could sit anywhere. He said we had to wait for someone else. A tall blonde female server walked up and asked us how many. That's it. How many. No, "hello" , no, "sorry for the wait", like all business but not GOOD business. I told her three and she proceeded to walk us into their adjacent dining area. I asked to sit in the front dining area, with the booths. There was one table left and it's a lot easier to handle our toddler at one of those tables because it's too high for her to jump down from and run around, but it's also secure enough where we don't have to worry about her falling. Not to mention, we were also there to watch the games and those table have the best vantage point of all the TVs in the place, showing all the different games. The server told us they were expecting a large party. She seemed very flippant. She sat us at the other cocktail tables that have higher chairs, low enough where my kid could easily get up and move around (not good), yet moveable so there's more of a chance that she could also get hurt during one of her escapes. Shortly after us sitting, I noticed a two people sitting at the table we requested. No one else came to join their party. It was just two people the entire meal. Yes. The server lied. For what reason? I'm not sure, especially considering that a very large party of about 8-10 people arrived when we were just about finished, and sat down at the largest table setting, where we were seated. The server obviously did not want us sitting at that table and I look at the business differently as a result of that. The seating arrangement was not the worst part of our meal. The server basically disappeared. We say, I took my tot to the bathroom to wash hands and when we returned, she was taking our drink order. When she asked about food, I asked to give us a minute because I had just sat down from the bathroom and hadn't had a chance to check out the menu. She left to put on our drink orders. Hubby said he wanted an item from the brunch menu that had to be ordered before 3P and is was a quarter to. We had been waiting for the server to return for about ten minutes. Another, more pleasant server, came by and brought our drinks and I asked to odder our food. She seemed reluctant because maybe it wasn't her section, not sure, but she ended up taking the order. We ordered our kid's food (and appetizer) to come out with our food because we also ordered an app for the table. All of the food took a very long time to arrive to the table and when it did, it was brought by several other people, including what seemed to be a manager. We had their tailgate wings which are always good. Our daughters fried little thighs came out and were cold. You could tell they likely made it as an app and instead of bringing it to the table whe warm, they waited until the rest of our food was finished and brought it out late. It's cooked in oil so it got soggy but we didn't send it back for fear we would have to wait even longer. The kiddo didn't complain so we left it as is. Hubby had their brisket egg n cheese and liked it. I had their BBQ brisket bowl which was ok but a lot smaller than when I had it a cpl months ago and the market veg was cold. The manager brought our main foods over. I had to get up and go to the counter to request sauces and a plastic cup because they gave our 4 y/o a glass cup with orange juice. Our original server did stop by to give us the check and some Starburst candies, finally exhibiting some pleasantness. We packed up most of our food togo and left. It was not a good experience compared too the several other times we have visited. It was very disappointing. We only tipped well because of all the effort put forth by the other staff. read more

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The Location, ambience and staff are awesome! Top notch service, our waiter went out of his way to make us feel at home and appreciated! We went in for the first time to have some smoked brisket & Beef short ribs. But we're disappointed to learn Beef Short ribs are not on the menu. (We should of called in advance to inquire, I know) The pulled brisker empanada were amazing. We ordered the smoke platter for 2 and had to pay an additional $5 bucks for double Brisket (Don't eat Pork) which would be fine if the Brisket would have been edible. It was very dry and flavorless. Our waiter brought us an additional small portion, but not much better. I'm sure it may have just been a one off, but won't roll the dice again at those prices. read more

Absolutely amazing I would come to Smokehouse way back in the day when my older brother would take me; back when the RibTip was still on the menu, so coming back and being pleasantly surprised that it had gotten even better after being gone for so long made me add it to my list of kick ass places to eat at. My buddy and I came in and we're pleasantly surprised that it wasn't jam packed with people. The environment is cool, with 90s rock playing, a really good beer list (they've had Heady Topper) and just a very good overall vibe. It's also massive compared to when it was a tiny little college-type spot. I wound up ordering the brisket plate with a side of mac and cheese and cornbread which came with it. The brisket was absolutely unbelievable. Loaded with flavor, moist and able to be cut with a spoon. I know they actual smoke their own meats every day and it shows in the quality of the food. (Plus their smoker is in the parking lot next door) On the side was a few pickles and pickled onions that really completed the dish. I ended up using the leftover side of BBQ sauce to drizzle over my Mac and cheese; it was incredible. I finished off with the cornbread which was a nice dense and sweet ending to the already great meal. The waitress came by and asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu, but I was absolutely full (happily). For $20 you honestly cannot go wrong. In short, smokehouse is ALL the way back and I'll be here very often. Incredible food, great prices, great atmosphere. read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Brisket with mac and cheese and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Fantastic BBQ. The best in the area. Brisket and pulled pork are both excellent. Also Mac and cheese and beans are great too.

This place is fantastic! I remember when it used to be the small building across the street and I've been a fan since! So happy when they came back to New Rochelle. This place is great, awesome staff, great service, and the food is phenomenal. I've done dine in and takeout, but most recently takeout. The empanadas are my all time favorite empanadas ever especially with the sauce they come with- chefs kiss! The fries are also some of the best, and I wish they had their buttermilk chicken strips again, those were my go-to. My family loves the burgers, and my partner loves the tacos too. Their menu has a lot of great things so I'd try them! Their brunch is also very good as well. I tried their new special the waffle chili fries which were good. I usually order online and it's super easy and you can use their promo code. Overall, this place is a staple in New Rochelle imo and you should definitely give them a try and follow them on IG! read more

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Love the tailgate vibes and the wings! Let's not forget the smoked brisket.. I have to admit being from the south I was skeptical but after going all in I can truly say that this is the place to be!! Don't just take my works go ahead and stop by and tell them I said Hi!! read more

I love bbq and it's not easy to find places that have authentic smoked bbq. This place has that and has a creative menu. Parking is easy right next to the restaurant and it's free and spacious which is a big plus. The ambiance is bright and nice with a big bar and plenty of tables. The servers were nice and got us set up and made sure we were comfortable. For appetizers we had the wings with the sauce on the side, we also ordered the street corn minus the cheese, both were good, the wings are nice and smoky and the corn was grilled nicely and flavorful. For entrees my wife had the burger with lettuce wrap with fries, I had the St. Louis ribs half rack, with Mac and cheese and corn bread. The ribs were nice had smoky with a sweet flavor, the sauce only complimented it, the cornbread was nice and sweet, the Mac and cheese was good as well. While I like this place it doesn't beat my favorite bbq place and one reason why is that as good as the food is, you're getting nickeled and dimed for certain things, for example all the meats come with cornbread only, want to add a side and you have to pay $7 more. Other places will give you at least one side as a combo if not two, the food is good here but unless I can't make it to my other spot I don't know how often I'd come back here, it gets expensive quick. read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Wings and corn - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

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We got the bbq board for 2, chicken, brisket and ribs with 2 sides, cornbread and crudités. So much food there was enough for an entire second meal at home the following night. Everything was great!! Service was perfect!! read more

Really enjoyed the brisket sandwich and cornbread that I just had for lunch today. Sandwich tasted great and had plenty of brisket on it. Great texture and combination of the toasted bread, grilled onions, and cheese. And the cornbread was wonderful as well. A touch on the sweet side for me (and I love sweet things) but I'd definitely get it again! Great portion size overall. Service was friendly and very quick (I came very off peak and it took less than 10 minutes to get my food) read more

Smokehouse Tailgate Grill - Brisket sandwich and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - New Rochelle, New York

Went to celebrate my birthday at Smokehouse and the food was on the money! My wife and I ordered the mixed Grill for 2. It came with St Louis Ribs, chicken, brisket, cornbread and 2 sides. Ordered the French fríes and avocado with pico de gallo. Ordered some wings with 2 sauces. Very good. Got a pitcher of Georgia Peach and was delicious and smooth. Will definitely stop back. I give two thumbs way up read more

Terrible! We ordered 2 pastrami melts and we got 2 pieces of pastrami on a hamburger roll! Called uber which doesn't refund. Called and pleaded my case to the restaurant and was ignored!! 60 bucks and they ended up in the garbage. Live and learn!! read more

I've dined here a couple of times already and catered once. As far as BBQ is concerned it ranks pretty high for a New York joint. It would not fare well compared to a Franklins or an Arnold's Country Kitchen- but good enough. So the food is good enough but they are severely lacking in execution. When dining in you might have to wait a very long time and its not necessarily because it is crowded. I went once and waited 20 minutes just to be seated in a half empty restaurant. Then it look nearly 45 minutes to get my food after I ordered. The waitress admitted there was a shortage in the kitchen (food or people?). Then I catered a small event. No big deal a few steam trays worth of stuff. They day of the event I waited 20 minutes past the agreed delivery time then called the restaurant. After being put on hold then being told someone would call me back, I called back. They totally forgot about my order. They apologized and said it would be at least 45 minutes (they were already late 45 minutes by then). since I already had people waiting, there was no choice but to wait. Here's why they get 4 stars instead of 2. They were HONEST! The manager explained they had a very big catering job and my small order was lost in the mix. It was apparent they did their very best to get me the order as soon as they could and they promised me a reduction on the cost and delivery fee as compensation. The food industry is a tough business. I think they really try to produce as good a product as they can (and they mostly succeed). The business part is where they struggle. When that part fails, customers wait on long lines and wait a long time for their food unnecessarily. And things get dropped- like catering orders. I'm rooting for them and want them to succeed if only because they are honest people and are trying really hard at producing some pretty decent BBQ while trying to give their customers a good dining experience. They just might succeed solely on their rating here. I hope so. But, I think they could be great, not just good enough. I'm going back soon- let's see. read more