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    Smokey Oaks Tavern

    4.0 (627 reviews)
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    SMOKEY OAKS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Kids Cheeseburger with fries & ice tea
    Mel J.

    We had lunch here around 1:30pm and were seated immediately. The place felt like a house converted into a restaurant with bar and a room with TV near the restroom. The vibe was very relaxed. We ordered the food and it came out pretty fast. - Smoked wings: wings are good and tender. The sauce was good but nothing spectacular. The veggies that came with the plate were not fresh - BBQ brisket sandwich: good sandwich. The bread was soft and the coleslaw was crunchy and well seasoned. The fatty brisket was good and flavorful but for the price, I was hoping to get more brisket. The tatter tots were crispy and good. - Kids cheeseburger: it was okay. I'd say it was a slider instead of burger. But the bun was soft and the patty was well cooked. The fries were good and crunchy. The kids menu said that it came with kids drink but we got charged for an ice tea.

    2/21/2026 - Fireplace.
    Michele O.

    2/26/2026 - Fair Oaks, CA They serve the most delicious smoked brisket dip sandwich ($21), which I had on this visit. We are never disappointed when we eat here. Owner Steve is very friendly, the food is delicious, and the bar area is comfortable. The restaurant seating is very rustic with a fireplace and big picture windows. Nice place to grab just a drink and appetizer, or a full meal.

    James B.

    Awe. Christmas Eve. First of all thank you for being here for our group. Wonderful fireplace and holiday decorations made a nice touch. Not very busy. Four staff seemed on duty. Service seemed slow for all patrons. We were a party of eight. Food came out in to the table on at different times. With that being said no one complained about the food.

    Love sitting by the fire place on Valentines Day
    Mary H.

    They closed yesterday. I love this place but they are not giving up. Look out for Live Fire and Smoke

    Banana Pudding
    Amy H.

    We have been wanting to go to this place for a very long time, it surely did not disappoint, the drinks were fantastic I ordered fish and chips my girlfriend got the cowboy up burger , for dessert we shared a banana budding. I would say the coleslaw that came with the fish and chips didn't have a lot of flavor and the lady finger part to the banana pudding was very dry but the pudding was fantastic that is why I gave 4 out of 5 stars. Our server was wonderful and we will definitely go back.

    An excellent whiskey.
    Dave M.

    Wow! I was super hungry and had passed by a bbq place on the way into Mather. When I pulled up, there was writing on the windows saying they'd had a baby and would re-open 9/6. Yelp to the rescue again. I search BBQ places and see Smokey Oaks Tavern in my neck of the woods. So, I meander over in late afternoon traffic. There is plenty of parking out front and the walking in, I found myself at the junction of a very attractive bar and a very inviting restaurant. I was greeted right away and asked for ribs to go. "Do you want sides with that?" "Nope. Just the ribs." Had a delicious glass of American whiskey while I waited. When they brought out the ribs, with bbq sauce on the side, the fragrance was AMAZING! I got enough for the whole family. The smoke flavor was impressive, the meat tender and the sauce a little sweet, not much heat. But those ribs were properly smoked. I'll be back for sure!

    Daisey E.

    Always pass Smokey's to and from work and we decided today we'd try it. We got the pulled pork sandwich w/tots and the smoked chicken nachos the portions were huge for the price and came out quick. Staff was friendly and drinks were cold! New spot for good grub and drinks acquired

    Ilona G.

    Drove by this place many times and decided to grab lunch here today! We got seat fairly quickly and the wait time for food wasn't long at all! The food was very delicious and fresh! We enjoyed everything to the last bite! The service was good and professional. There weren't too many people there so that made us feel more special as everything we requested got done very quickly! The ice cream was the best part! So delicious and creamy! Inside was very clean and great seating arrangement!

    Brisket French Dip
    Nicole W.

    My husband took me here for a lunch date as he has been there before for a business luncheon. The place was super cute and had lots of wine bottles on the walls which I thought was super nice looking. The only thing is while we were there one of the wine racks fell off the wall and wine shattered on the floor but the workers cleaned it up pretty quick. But that's besides the point. The point I need to make is about these sandwiches that we had! Omg they were amazing!! I had the smoked pastrami and it was so juicy and tender that it was melting in my mouth and the mustard that came with it took me back to when I would get these sandwiches in Germany. It was so amazing. The tots were seasoned just perfectly and had the right amount of crunch! My husband had the brisket French dip and said it was very tender and juicy as well and the dipping sauce was really flavorful. Overall it was a nice lunch date with my love even though some wine was destroyed in the process. Will definitely go back again!

    Chocolate banana bread pudding
    Cera L.

    This is THE PLACE TO GO!!! I was blown away at how tasty the food was and service was FANTASTIC!! We even got a chance to meet the new owners! They are awesome. We got a full rack of ribs which were, hands down, the BEST ribs I've ever had!!! Also got some Mac& cheese & chocolate banana bread pudding with ice cream on top for dessert (thanks to the waiter for recommending this dessert!) Highly recommend stopping by, they also have a nice bar if you just wanted to stop in for a drink

    Brisket French Dip
    Michelle R.

    This is definitely a comfort food restaurant. Nice selection of hamburger and hearty sandwiches. I had the French dip which was quite tasty with the exception of the au jus which was very salty. The meat was flavorful and tender and the bun was nice and soft. I had the brownie for dessert which was served warm. After a heavy meal, it's a good desert to share. It was very good. The service was excellent! From the man who took my reservation over the phone, to the bartender who greeted me to the server. A+ on customer service! The restaurant is casual and comfortable. Feels very much like a neighborhood restaurant.

    Indoor Seating
    Michelle Y.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Seating: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Parking: 5/5 I came in the afternoon on a Saturday and it was pretty quiet, not too busy. A great place to relax with friends or family, and lots of indoor seating at the bar or tables. There's a private parking lot so plenty of free, easy parking. The seats were comfortable: metal chairs so sturdy but hard back with comfortable cushioning on the bottom. I ordered two entrees: The Melt Sliders with Sweet Potato Fries ($16) and The Bleu Sliders with Tater Tots ($15). The food was delicious, the fries and tater tots were perfectly fried to be crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. The Sliders were portioned well for someone not looking to eat a whole burger, and tasted great with the toasted buns. They were loaded up with fresh vegetables of lettuce, tomato, and onion which in my personal taste overwhelmed the taste of the meat patty, but overall Sliders were a great lighter meal. The host greeted me upon entry and seated me quickly which could be because it wasn't too busy. My server was kind, welcoming, and very quick to address my needs so 5/5 customer service. Unfortunately, they were out of dessert but I would return to try it! Definitely a great place to return to.

    Fries and  New York Strip Steak

    Quality of food, family orientated quick service definitely going back again .......

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    Love the smoked chicken tacos and yummy martinis! Great Happy Hour and friendly locals!

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    Great service. Staff is really friendly and helpful. I will be back again. The food is great.

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