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    Smokin Woods BBQ

    3.8 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Bars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
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    Good for kids

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    Mark P.

    My daughter took me here for Father's Day today. We picked it because they have beef ribs. This big ol' rib did not disappoint! It was the star of the show! We also had tri-tip, brisket, pork ribs, mac & cheese, and coleslaw. Disappointed that they did not have collard greens. Brisket was tender, pork ribs were yummy, and the tri-tip rub was damn good. But that beef rib was amazingly moist and delicious! And almost the size of my forearm!!! I would go back for that beef rib alone! The servers were friendly, especially that bartender. I tried to talk to the owner, but he was busy in the kitchen. Next time, sir. Glad to see you had Uncle Nearest on your Whiskey shelf, too.

    I am here this evening and look at these links!!!! I'm pleased!!! LOL!!! I love it here
    La Tanya W.

    Service, Food.....everything!!! I love it here! And the owner engages and listens to his customers.

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    Christina M.

    Smoking woods has been my go to BBQ spot for years. I never tried the happy hour options and was very pleased with my experience. I went in around 3 on Friday. The music was GREAT! It was like top hits of hip hop & r&b. The restaurant was fairly empty during this time but as time progressed more people came in. The lemon pepper wings were delicious and the flatbread was decent. Adding their spicy bbq sauce to the flatbread took it to the next level. I wanted to get the banana pudding but they were out unfortunately. I can't wait to come back again and try the sliders and Hennessy bbq wings.

    Beef Brisket Plate
    La Donna S.

    Stopped here late Friday afternoon. They have a new host--she was very helpful! She recommended the blackberry beverage that was delicious--and it had real whole berries! She helped me with order for the beef brisket to avoid getting too much fatty meat. Decided to dine-in this time. Ordered the same combo. Good slices of brisket, ribs and beef were tender and smoked to perfection, mac n cheese was nice and creamy, and sprouts were delicious too! I sat enjoying my meal, I observed the service. The bar tender is great at keeping all the service flowing efficiently, while cranking out drink orders and still having a good time with customers! I love the casual seating, TVs at every angle with various sports showing, good music rotation that played low enough to still be able to hear conversations! Great vibe throughout!!

    Smoked Salmon, Green Beans, Potato Salad
    latrina r.

    Loved the space , I'm a huge sports fan and they have plenty of big flat screens to enjoy the games. The service was slow ,but I enjoyed my meal. Wish they offered impossible burgers as an option for pescatarian diners

    Two 2 Meat Combo, ribs & brisket
    Tami H.

    So I still come back & get takeout sometimes on my way home from work. Blackberry lemonade always on point & the food is still good! However today on my two meat combo I only got 2 ribs & one piece of brisket? They used to give more than this. I know cost are high but geeze!

    Ashanna B.

    We went to Smokin Woods BBQ for our team lunch and the food was pretty good. The restaurant was a bit cold (temperature wise) and there wasn't much of a crowd during the lunch rush. We all had to get up to place our order because of an issue with table service. We also had to use plastic utensils which took away from the restaurant feel and our formal dining experience. On the plus side, the bar drinks looked good although we didn't try any; I would in the future. I ordered a 3 meat combo with smoked turkey, brisket, and ribs, greens and brussel sprouts. The ribs were delicious. Definitely give them a try if you're in the mood for good barbecue!

    Elaine W.

    Solid American bbq restaurant! The restaurant serves various bbq meats by the pound or you can get combo plates. I got the Threes A Crowd plate with brisket, beef hot link, and pork ribs with a side of Mac and cheese and potato salad. I also ordered beef ribs separately. The meats were all well seasoned and moist. The restaurant is clean and there is a lot of seating inside. The cashier that took our order could have been a little friendlier and didn't look enthusiastic about her job. The actual cooks and servers on the other hand were very welcoming and friendly. Parking in this area is all street parking. Overall a great restaurant to come if you are ever in Oakland

    Tri-Tip Plate with mac n cheese and collard greens
    Amanda S.

    Great place to eat and watch a game! There is ample seating indoors, outdoors on their patio where they have heat lamps, and in their parklet. There are many TVs inside and one outside as well. They do a great happy hour, currently $5 bites between 3pm-6pm Tuesday-Friday but best to check their instagram for latest updates. During big games it can get pretty crowded and noisy. They often have a DJ and space echos a bit so it's loud! Service was great, friendly and attentive. You order at the register and they will bring your food. For a counter service place, I was pleasantly surprised with how often they checked on us. The food was also very good. I highly recommend the mac n cheese which is creamy and has a baked top. The brisket was incredibly tender. The tri-tip was a bit dry for my preference. I prefer my tri-tip cut thinly and juicy, but it was still tasty.

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    Bad attitude - bad food - bad service - you want mediocre food served with a horrendous attitude, then this is your place.

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    We ordered the brisket and French dip sandwich. Both were very good, delicious! I highly recommend this place.

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    21 days ago

    Sundays and holidays, get there early so you don't miss out on the brisket. Good poeple, good food. The best BBQ I've found in Oakland.

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    Thank you. Friday nights are really busy

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    Straight up this is mid. Overly salty pork ribs, macaroni salad insanely overcooked, the noodles were mush. Cmon man

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    Are all the bbq meats gluten and sugar free? Briskets, Beef Tri-Tip, Pork Ribs smoked salmon, and beef ribs?

    Yes they are all gluten and sugar free. I spoken with the waitresses and you can taste the difference also if you been to multiple bbq joints.

    Is this business in the same location as 2nd Half Sports Lounge?

    Correct.

    Do you offer indoor dining yet?

    Yes we offer indoor dining. You can reserve a space on OpenTable.

    Is this black owned?

    Yes it is!

    I have a few questions!Do we have outdoor seating? And instead of disposal plate. Do we have plates for dinning?

    We have outdoor dining, currently we are only using disposable cutlery

    Which side items contain beef? Thanks.

    Hello The baked beans are pork base and have ground beef in them

    Do you have anything gluten free?

    Yes all of our meats are gluten free except the Beef Links. We have a host of side options that fit what youbare looking for as well.

    How do you order the beef short ribs for pickup online?

    smokinwoodsbbq.com will guarantee you a beef rib

    How much are beef ribs at the moment?

    Their menu should be posted online Enjoy! The food is delicious

    Are beef ribs sold every day of the week?

    The day we are open Thursday-Sunday 12pm-9pm While supplies last

    Can anyone confirm the hours at their Telegraph location? I'm finding conflicting information!

    Hello Jen, The hours listed on yelp are correct.… Read more

    Are beef ribs sold on Sundays?

    Yes...but go early. Once they are sold out...done

    Just came here yesterday after seeing Eater's spotlight episode of Smokin Woods BBQ... Can we place orders by the pound?! Everything is so good!

    Hello currently only sell brisket by the pound and Ribs by the slab.

    When are beef ribs sold now?

    Sunday and Monday

    Why have they been closed during the weekday?

    We are closed for catering

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