Comfortable varnished picnic benches indoors. Wonderful aroma of BBQ even in the morning! I recommend the beef ribs and onion rings. Hubby always orders the pulled pork and spiced apples. read more

It's a nice BBQ place in Truckee. Outdoor seating is nice, and they have a decent happy hour. The food is pricey, but I've always enjoyed everything I've had there. read more

Arrived at 8:00pm on a Friday night for dinner. Restaurant was busy, but not packed. We ordered the St. Louis rib combo dinner - about $18. Combo comes with corn bread and two sides. We chose beans and cole slaw. We were given our drinks upon ordering and waited 40 minutes for our meal to arrive. Our Rib combo dinner consisted of 3-1/2 small ribs (the 1/2 was an end mini rib.) and the aforementioned sides. The sides were good - cornbread and beans were hot - slaw was cold. All the sides tasted fine, especially the beans and cornbread. The ribs on the other hand were barely lukewarm - definitely did not come hot off the grill. Our drinks were gone by the time the food came and the ribs were disappointing, both in the amount we were served and the temperature of the meat. For an $18 meal we expected more. On the bright side, the gal working behind the counter was very cheerful and nice. read more

Not very good BBQ plates. Slow food out of the kitchen. And it is over-priced for what you get. Sides are okay. I live in Truckee, but will save my hankerings for the off-beat joints in the Bay Area. read more

Thanks to Mike and Staff, they catered food for our weekend event at Donner Lake, and it was excellent! read more

Smokey's Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

Stopped in today. Like I do many times. Had the cob Salad with brisket. Awesome. They were very busy like usual. Took some to get food. But with every bite! Keep up the good work. read more

Nice place to eat. Meat lover omelet was the bomb. Home fried potatoes had great flavor. Friendly staff! Definitely come back again.

First timer! Food and service were excellent. Coffee was so good and they hand you a warm coffee cup to serve yourself. BBQ was amazing! Want to try breakfast next time. Mention Yelp and get 10% off your bill. Great outdoor seating. Dog friendly!! read more

As soon as we stepped in to Smokey's, a young man handed us each a menu. We were told to order at the cash register. The two of us decided we would split the Sampler for $30. This was our mistake...the food would barely satisfy one apetite. It came with two sides (we ordered cole slaw and sweet potato fries) three small pork ribs, one small sausage split down the middle and a mash-up of chicken covered in sauce. The food was flavorful, but small portions. The chicken was very dry. A glass of soda was $3 or a pitcher for $10. We decided on two glasses...no free refills. So we paid $36 for a couple of sodas, one piece of corn bread, two small cups of cole slaw and a few small pieces of meat. We have been to other BBQ joints and Smokey's is by far the worst experience. read more

Great BBQ place. The pulled chicken sandwich is delicious and they have the BEST sweet potato fries! They are honestly the best. I'm not a sweet potato fry fan but these are just so good. Friendly staff. read more

Top notch food and service. The owner is super nice and the staff was great! Food was delicious! Found my new favorite breakfast place!!!

I was a little nervous going in, having seen the reviews about it being a lengthy wait for food. To my surprise, the wait was quick and the food was delicious! Little on the pricey side but you definitely get your money's worth for it! Great outside seating area for large parties (there were 8.5 of us). We will definitely be back!! read more

The food here is more than satisfying and exceeded my expectations. The staff was all very friendly, courteous, and helpful. We went twice during our vacation because we were so happy with the overall experience. The spinach salad with salmon are on top was excellent. I enjoyed the fresh fruit. We went back for dinner and tried the prime rib and the three meat sampler plate. Everything exceeded expectations. Being parents of three young children, we appreciated the relaxed atmosphere, the kids books, toys, coloring, etc. Add beer and BBQ and it was a recipe for success. read more

Wow, wasn't expecting much from this place but the bbq was great. Loved the spinach salad and chicken tortilla soup as well. The owner gives you some real North Carolina hospitality read more

Smokey's is awesome. I've never been disappointed with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I really like their breakfast and it seems like most people just don't have it on their breakfast radar. It's also reasonably priced for breakfast as far as Truckee goes. The sausage, egg, and cheese on a croissant is sooooo good. They make home fries / country potatoes that are awesome - peppers, onions, crispy on the outside, and perfectly spiced. My girlfriend loves their french toast, and they also have great combos. Lunch there's almost always a great special. They even started doing burritos a last year, and they are a nice alternative to your standard Mexican. The beef brisket and pulled pork burritos are awesome and I think only like $7. Dinner is just awesome BBQ. I've had almost everything on their menu and it's all good. I especially like the ribs and brisket. The atmosphere is great. Picnic tables, paper towels, flat screen TV's. Smokey's rocks all day long. read more

This place is awesome! We got stuck in Truckee when the i-80 got snowed over and Smokey's saved the day. Great food, great service, and the owner was really friendly and helpful. He gave us directions to the nearest hotel and advice on how to drive in the snow, really took care of us! read more

This place is the motherfucking shit. The owner, Mike, is the biggest homie I've ever met. We got snowed in at Truckee in that huge snowstorm earlier this Winter and we basically lived there for 4-5 hours. He treated us to a round of beers, made us some awesome barbecued sandwiches, hung out with us, and overall just kicked it with us through the snowstorm. He reminds me of Vince Vaughn in the best possible way. The food was awesome, the decor is very cabin-like (which is perfectly suited for the Truckee off-highway setting), and we basically had a blast. At one point, we asked him if we could take lodging in the restaurant in case the snowstorm continued, and he didn't even skip a beat, he was perfectly alright with it. Smokey's is awesome, and the food is yumtastic. I believe I got a BBQ chicken sandwich with some mac 'n cheese, and ahhhh it was so good. Definitely recommend this place, snowstorm or not. read more

I have eaten here a handful of times. They are very laid back and friendly. The food is always good. It is very much a hometown feel. 4th of July was the busiest I've ever seen it; there was quite a wait, but they really were trying their best with what they had! read more

Well first off, most of the reviews were spot on if you are in a hurry, this is not the place for you. Call ahead and ask what the wait time is for food, since you seat and order yourself, the staff was pretty up front with this. We went prepared and brought some reading material to pass the time. After surveying their vast menu we ordered our food, it took about 15-20 minutes before our drinks showed up and another 40 later our food showed. The food was outstanding for the price, we had the beef brisket sandwich, the Cobb salad (ask them to put the brisket on the side), good milkshakes, corn bread and the beef burrito was pretty tasty. Oh and the garlic fries rock your socks off, make sure you are a garlic fan. Wouldn't recommend bring small children just because of the wait, but they do have a toy box to help pass the time. read more

Let me first say that it took a long while for us to get the food that we ordered. A long while. But, the woman who took our order was up front about that before we ordered. They had more people in the restaurant than they expected or planned for, and the employee (who was very nice) told people when they came in (after a full day of skiing) that the ought to expect to wait 40 minutes for their food. The food that we ordered was good. The burrito was excellent. The pulled pork sandwich exceeded our expectations. The burgers my kids ordered were good. We liked the food, and the staff was friendly and helpful. read more

BBQ plate was $15 and the one hotlink was the size of a small hotdog. Not impressed! BBQ was very sweet, some like it that way but I did not. Seems like other items are better sized for the cost but disappointed in it myself. read more

We were waiting for our food for about 40 minutes and we got 2 French toast and one egg bacon and toast.. When that came out I waited another 10 minutes (if you think about it pancakes should be the 1st thing out...)for my pancakes that are incredibly huge... Overall everything was good but the total bill came out to 60 bucks which is CRAZY.. I will not be going back.. read more

Breakfast is really good - group of 4 and all had a great dish - fresh and friendly service

The food is pretty good but I have been overcharged on more than one occasion. I don't think this is intentional but it makes me consider other places to go. read more

My family has been going here for years. Portions are huge and the food is fantastic. The owner is friendly and the staff is as well. The food is more expensive but is great for the portions. The brisket is amazing and the ribs are extremely tender and fall off the bone. The Mac & Cheese is some of the most creamy I have ever had. This is the best BBQ in the area by far. If you are visiting Truckee this is a 100% MUST TRY!!! read more

Smokey's Kitchen - Huge and delicious meal - Barbeque Near Me - Truckee, California

The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is that it falls a little on the pricey side. Otherwise, if you're looking for somewhere with a relaxed atmosphere & excellent food, and are OK to splurge a little bit, this IS the place to go! The sweet potato waffle fries w/the chipotle sauce are to die for. Honestly. We also shared the cowboy beans (you'll want your own scrumptious bowl!) A little sweet with a little spice-very flavorful. And the beef brisket and pulled chicken sandwiches- also an A+. Tender, moist and savory BBQ flavor. For a small cafe-type place, there are more than enough options to choose from on the menu. Definitely will be back very soon to try some of the other menu options!! read more

We went to Smoky's on a recommendation after playing Tahoe Donner Golf Course and boy were we not disappointed!! Three of us ordered the #2 with spareribs, smokey salad, cowboy beans, Mac and cheese, and Cole slaw, plus a side of beef brisket. Top it off with a few good IPAs and voila, Perfection!! Or friend mentioned that the sides were as good if not better than the meat options and it was a dead heat! Fall off the bone ribs, juicy brisket, and each side was phenomenal. The kicker to the entire meal was the cornbread with honey butter. The outside was crispy, the inside was flaky and flavorful, but the honey butter was irresistible! Least to say, we just ordered another entire meal with extra Mac and cheese to bring home for later tonight because it was THAT good. Also, the servers and staff were super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back! read more

First time 7/4. Worst bbq I've ever had. No taste, horrific. The hot links were like hot dogs cut in half, the brisket (if it was brisket was smothered in bbq sauce it was fair at best. Apples were sitting in a cup of pure butter, with little sugar or cinnamon. Never eat that bbq again read more

Went to Smokey's for dinner. Was told (after ordering) that our food would take 30-40 minutes. Ordered Rib Eye Steak for $27. Took two bites- was too tough to eat. Also ordered apple crisp for dessert, after waiting 1.5 hours and no apple crisp, asked at counter and told "we are out". Got dessert refunded. Looked like the only server was the teenage son of (possibly) the owner. Children running around and screaming in the restaurant with no adult supervision in sight. Would not go here again although the pulled pork was good. read more

Came to Truckee from Sacramento to get my BBQ fix! Amazing food and always amazing service! Donna and her team make you feel like your at home. They help navigate the vast menu and treat you like family. read more

Great spot! Food was awesome, but what really stood out to me was the wonderful customer service. The cashier, Donna, came out from behind the counter when I shared that it was my first visit, and gave me advice on what to order. This is a must go spot in Truckee! read more

Have been to Smokey's a few times now. Here is the scoop as I see it. The dinner food is just OK but the prices are very high. I consider it a terrible value and have vowed not to return for dinner. However the breakfast menu is wonderful. The cooks really know hiow to cook a great breakfast and the prices are very reasonalbe for the the qiality and quantity of food. read more

I wasnt sure if i should review the breakfast or the lunch/dinner. Breakfast - 5 star. best pancakes. crispy edges, moist middle. perfect. big portions. many options. Lunch/dinner - 3 star. just average. ribs were dry when i went last. i will try again next time and give one more chance. Nice tahoe feel. we eat there every trip for breakfast. read more

Salmon tacos where among the best I've had (including in Mexico), and the service was incredibly warm and friendly. The big thick wood picnic style tables match the smiley happy ambiance and the demeanor of the other patrons. Felt like a wonderful "local" place. We'll be back, for sure. read more

We were overcharged, didn't get all that was supposed to come with our order, the pork ribs were inedible, and the French-fries are always soggy. The online menu is out of date and doesn't have current prices (FALSE ADVERTISING). We are Truckee locals and have tried Smokeys from time to time. Unfortunately, we've never had a good experience, but last night was the worst by far. We calculated approximately what are bill should come out to per the menu online and it should have come to $45 + tax. Our Truckee tax rate is between 8% and 9%, so worst case with tax, our total should have been $49.05. We paid $59.20. When we mentioned it on the phone, the guy we spoke to said the online menu was out of date. Per the menu board at Smokey's our total should have been $51 + tax for a total of no more than $55.59. When we asked for a receipt, all we got was the credit card receipt that showed no itemization or tax. I don't even think that is legal. We ordered a combo with a full rack of ribs that was supposed to come w/ 2 sides & corn bread. We didn't receive the corn bread. I love smoke flavor, but the ribs tasted over-smoked, or a chemical liquid smoke was used. The after taste made me nauseous. We ended up feeding them to the dog! We will never go back and encourage the same for anyone who is considering it. read more

Smokeys Kitchen has a large menu with lots of variety! As a local, I eat here at least once a week myself to enjoy their delicious food and extremely friendly staff. I work at a hotel located just down the street and Smokey's is always my first recommendation to anyone staying the night looking for a quick-delicious meal. There are not many BBQ restaurants in town and Smokey's does an absolutely awesome job with their service. Totally Recommend the pulled-pork sandwhich, buffalo wings, as well as the beef brisket, and if your a little adventurous you have to try their deep-fried pickles :) Thanks Smokeys for the excellent service! 5 awesome stars your way! -Nicole read more

This used to be one of our favorite burger places in truckee. We took some friends out with us and the Service was so bad. One of the girls working was really rude, like she was never taught customer service. It took forever to get our food and they forgot our friends burger. Refused to admit it or apologise and served it to her undercooked. Sadly we will not be coming back. read more

The food is very average as I have given this place a second chance and both times the taste and quality is subpar. Most recently, the chicken had a lot of fat and tendons in it. Which is a shame because the place has so much charm and potential. And to make matters worse, the older lady at the register was getting aggressive with me and being pushy while I was trying to order. There were only a few customers in the place and not busy at all, so there was no reason for her to be so short with me. I killed her with kindness and she backed tracked at the end but walked away feeling like I was an inconvenience to her day. Maybe she was having a bad day, but didn't need to take it out on me :( read more

The food is great but they are SO SLOW!! Expect to wait 25 - 30 min for a salad wrap when NO ONE is in the restaurant. Expect your catering order to be late as well even though it was ordered 3 weeks ahead of the day. read more

I ordered a hamburger the cheese tasted like it was a year old. The wait was ill deserved as a 1 hour wait for a hamburger is unbelievable.