Delicious! Ribs were great! Beans potato salad jalapeño sausage and those Brussel sprouts crazy good! Drove from hollister to pick up and back still hot definitely recommend! read more

Quick stop in on our way outta (beach) town passing thru. This little smokehouse joint hits you with that classic bbq aroma the second you walk in. Friendly staff. Good food. Games for kids. Lots of gluten free options, as well as reasonably priced sides. We had the kids chicken (with fries and asparagus). $12. The dirty bird fries. $23. The Prime Cowboy Style Tri Tip. $24. Reasonable prices, great staff. Better food. read more

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We were at the Salinas Rodeo and wanted a good dinner before heading home in this place was a tiny detour from 101 on our way back to San Jose. We came in at about 5:30pm the place was empty but clearly just before dinner rush hour. Firstly, the music was great! Awesome 90s and 2000 rock we came in? The staff was dancing and we joined in. Already gave us a great feel for the place. We got served super fast. We shared half a rack of ribs, the brisket and a potato with everything. The ribs were so good I didn't want to eclipse the taste with BBQ sauce and I appreciate they give you the option to decide if you wanna add it or not on your own. The brisket was really good too, not too Smokey but just right. The potatoe was surprisingly on the smaller side of a russet potato but I can't say I was disappointed. It was really good though I would recommend salting it a bit. The bacon shaves were a tiny bit burnt so their flavor was lost and wasn't very nice to chew on. Another recommendation will be to replace the bread you bring with the main dishes. The meat is so good while the bread is basic store bought. I'm sure you can do better, even a slice of corn bread would have been a really good side addition or a dinner roll. The bread was redundant and there was nothing interesting about it. We didn't even eat it. Service was great, fast and super kind. If we're ever around I'm sure I'll drop in. read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - 24hr Smoked Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

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Pretty good. Some misses, but overall, a good food experience. The service may have been the highlight, although that itself has some misses. Super pleasant and nice staff, but I didn't get my water topped off once and the sauces, at least one of mine was out and no one noticed. The food itself was very good, but I do wonder about the 24hr brisket. It didn't seem like it was smoked 24hrs. The pork ribs were very good, better (to me at least) than the brisket. The tri tips I'd avoid. I don't think their food is necessarily fresh from the smoker, may have been cooked a day before, but still good. The sausage was tasty, but parts of it were too burnt for my liking. Compared to your bbq spots in the Bay Area, Smoke Point is fairly good. Small and welcoming BBQ spot focusing on a limited number of meats and sauces. Compared to joints in Texas..., that's probably a different story. read more

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A nice little place amongst a quiet neighborhood with an awesome outdoor seating area. We were seated right away and our server was very personable and truly appeared to enjoy her job. We ordered a two meat plate (brisket & jalapeño cheddar sausage) with two sides: loaded baked potato and bbq beans. Hubby is a bbq connoisseur and felt that the brisket was a bit overcooked, needed more rub but the cut and fat were on point. The sausage was tasty and the beans were out of this world. The potato was a good size filled with the works. The main downfall: the food needed to be hotter, it was barely warm. The cheese on the potato wasn't melted and the beans were literally cold. The pickled onions and pickles were a welcome addition along with the Texas toast. One pet peeve I have is observing cooks eating & drinking coke with their bare hands while serving up plates. This practice is okay at home but not in a restaurant. The Smoke Point BBQ is a charming establishment near Mission San Juan Bautista. It's a good little place to stop in for some homemade grub. read more

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This place has extensive options for bbq! We got the tri tip sandwich with beans and it was decent. The sauces were the best part. I also tried some of the pulled pork and sausage and they were nice to try. Not something I'd find myself craving unless I happen to be in the area. read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - Tri Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

This place is known for low-and-slow smoked meats done in a Texas BBQ style. The brisket is usually the highlight--tender, smoky, and well-rendered fat with a strong bark. Pulled pork and ribs also get solid praise for being juicy and not overly sauced. Sides are a must here. Cornbread, cole slaw, baked beans, brussel sprouts and more. It's the kind of place where you'll taste both traditional pit BBQ technique + restaurant-level refinement. Friendly staff with a small town vibe. So relaxed and chill. If you're in San Juan Bautista, this is one of the best food stops in town, especially for BBQ lovers. read more

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These people know their meat!!!! Brisket 10/5 juicy/fatty/flavorful... like me ;) Sausage 5/5 great flavor and seasoning, nice snap Tri-tip 4/5 great flavor but dry, cooked past medium Sides 1/5 Ok- the hard part is the sides, like no one cares about the sides and I share this hopeful that they will be action. Cesar salad $11 with about $1 worth of ingredients, it's concave in the bowl with some bagged Parmesan on it. "Loaded" baked potato $12 with less than probably $2 with of cheese, bacon and some watered down sour cream. Not even salt and peppered or with butter- super dry and underwhelming (it's a baked potato guys it take minimum effort to make it delicious) Mac & cheese probably the most disappointing while it's a fair size serving it's kinda like a box of kraft but less flavor- now it has a slightly flour texture so if they make it from scratch it's not cooked long enough so the raw flour texture is still there and absent of flavor Banana pudding $9 3.5/5 they use some artificial jello base so it makes it bouncy but it's not that bad and it's a pint Ice tea- was cloudy so tastes old and watered down at the same time- they took it off the bill The sauces on the table were great variety and most tasted so good! Service - great, our waitress was super enthusiastic and lovely to interact with. Cute bbq shop and I'm glad we stopped by on the way to Santa Cruz. read more

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We went in hungry while on our road trip and the food and staff did not disappoint! I ordered the Dirty Bird Fries and could only finish half. Easily could have been a sharable dish. Staff was extremely welcoming and brought the food out super fast. I loved seeing that they offer blankets for their outdoor patio. read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - Dirty Bird Fries - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

The food was delicious! My husband and I stopped here on our way back from a tournament. The service was 10/10 our waitress was so nice and very attentive. The restaurant itself is a little small but they do have out door seating as well. The brisket was my favorite, it was sooo delicious. 10/10 recommend this place. read more

Sure did. And glad I went. It was great. The tri tip was perfect. I thought I was going to have leftovers.

We stumbled upon this Bbq joint on our way home from Paso Robles. Perfect stop for a lunch break. The staff was helpful and nice. Food was delicious. I had the Chicken Caesar Sandwich. Chicken was tender, very flavorful and the bun was nice and soft.We had a couple meat plates with assortment of sides, including Brussel sprouts, mac and cheese and bbq beans. All good! Meat was tender and nicely smoky. They have indoor seating as well as a large outdoor area with some games. Dog and family friendly. Would recommend a visit if you like bbq. read more

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We shared a tri tip with baked potato and asparagus. Tri tip was medium rare and well marinated: not too sweet. Baked potato is a must try. We were glad we ordered it. The service was great. The only drawback was there were lots of flies! read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - Prime Cowboy Style Tri Tip - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

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you need to come here several times in your life..... excellent service, full flavors, perfect ambience, chefs kiss!! + melt in your mouth brisket, and whatever you do-- you cannot miss the cornbread. thank you for such an amazing experience! read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday and the place was empty. You have to come try this food! Beat the weekend rush and come during the week! Great food, big portions, friendly service, clean restaurant and bathrooms. Friendly relaxed ambiance. read more

The brisket and tri-tip sandwiches boast high-quality ingredients, with the exception of the bread. While they're both enjoyable, they fall short of being top-tier BBQ contenders. read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - Brisket and Tri Tip Sandwiches - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

We picked this place for my friends birthday, we both enjoyed our lunch, they are a dog friendly place & i got to pet an adorable dog, they have desserts but we were too full, they bring a table fan but we still had some flies, our waitress was super nice, lots more to try, we'll be back read more

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We drove 2 hours to go to this spot The waitress told us Everything was good So we got brisket ribs and chicken with sides of mac and cheese potato salad and coleslaw It wasn't on point read more

This is such a cute hidden gem in San Juan Bautista! We stopped here on our way to Monterey with our 1 year old. The restaurant is small, but bright and airy. Our waitress was the sweetest. She brought a little toy and crayons for our son to play with. The food was delicious! I'm a big brussel sprouts fan and I will be dreaming about these ones for a while the meat was also really good, and prices were actually pretty decent! Also, one of my husband's AirPods fell out while we were there. He realized it about 30 min after we left. When he went back in to try to find it, our waitress had it waiting for him! I wish I got her name. We were there on 9/14 around 2 pm. This will definitely be our go-to stop on our way to Monterey now! read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - Dr. Pepperoncini sandwhich - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

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Oh gosh, put a fork in me. It was so fabulous!! It's always hard to find really good barbecue out west. But this place does. Succulent pulled pork, outstanding, tender, tri-tip, the cornbread was unbelievably wonderful, great mac & cheese, and brussels sprouts were really good. I love the selection of barbecue sauces, and yes, the Alabama hot is good on the brussels sprouts! Service was quick and friendly, and the price was wonderful, especially considering how much food we got. Five stars and five thumbs up. read more

Bought a pound of brisket it was tough no flavor to the meat I would not recommend the brisket

Really good BBQ and cornbread. Good selection of draft beers. Good service and prices. Will return.

We came here hungry for dinner on a Saturday after a long hike and we are really happy we picked this place because of how damn good and satisfying it was. The inside seating was full so they sat us on the back patio. It's still a bit chilly in early March so they provided heaters and a blanket for us to keep warm on the back outdoor patio. We ordered wings for the appetizer and they came out piping hot fresh and were so delicious. The wings had a nice crispy outside but it wasn't overly breaded or anything which was perfect. For our mains, I got a tri tip plate with Cesar salad and fries as my two sides. My partner got the half chicken with baked beans and Brussel sprouts. We also got their famous cornbread to try and that was really good and worth ordering. Our food from the wings to the tri tip, to the chicken, and all the sides were sooo good. The Kansas bbq was my favorite for the tri tip. We were both eating our food and nodding our heads in approval. Our waitress was attentive and checked on us a few times even though we were in the back patio away from all the other tables inside. We plan to return and bring family and friends here again with us. I hope to try the brisket next time! read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - Tri tip plate with Cesar salad and fries, chicken plate with brussels and beans, and also the famous cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

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Off the beaten path, this little restaurant had delicious food. The atmosphere was not great and the service was okay. They goofed by not telling me about an added charge for something (not indicated on their menu) and did not make it right. The various sauces they offer were not great! I actually would have preferred some KC's bbq sauce or something else. read more

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I tried to give this place another chance but the second time around was more disappointing. I do have to say that the service was great but the food not so much. I ordered a Mac and cheese with brisket on top with a side of Brussels sprouts. I had to literally pull off the entire pieces of brisket since it was all fatty and hardly any meat. The gal was kind enough to send me another piece of brisket but that was a disappointment within itself. My Brussels sprouts were black and she kindly took them back but came but with yet again another bowl of burnt Brussel sprouts ( not pictured since she kindly took it away) she did remove the Brussels sprouts off my tab but between my meal and my teenage sons meal, I spent $80 for a bland sad meal. Over priced and not so great. I do appreciate the waiters great customer service but they need to work on their food :( read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - The replacement brisket was disappointing - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

Wowsers! This place was delicious and the ladies working there provided excellent service! They even had live music outside. Loved their homemade sides and the tri tip sandwich was amazing!! Would definitely recommend this place! read more

We went here on a whim after a day of fishing with our dogs at the beach. On our way back home the 4 of us found this place on yelp. We walked in to a small little cute diner. We asked if dogs are welcomed and they said of course. We were excited we didn't have to eat in the car. We went in the back as we didn't want to disturb anyone with our 3 dogs. The back patio is so cute. They have ample space and provide blankets and a drinking bowl. This was so nice as it was a gloomy day. Two of us ordered the smoked brisket, one had the tri tip sandwich and the other the pulled pork. The meats were delicious. Definitely cooked to perfection. I wasn't a huge fan of the sides or the sauces. I like my Mac creamy and cheesy and my cornbread more moist. There's was rather on the dry side and too crumbly. It's just their style of bbq and sauces. To each their own. What impressed me was their customer service ultimately. They were so kind and attentive. I forgot our waitresses name she was young with short brown hair. She was excellent and so patient. read more

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Love this spot! First, San Juan Bautista Mission is historic and the town is magical. SO worth the drive South of Gilroy. The Smoke Point BBQ is one of a couple wonderful restaurants but if you want REAL BBQ this is the spot! The menu is all about smoked meats with wonderful sides.Outside patio is dog friendly and a wonderful place to watch the GIGANTIC smoker being used. We love this spot! The service is warm and welcoming with seating inside and out. Wine and beer served along with family favorite sodas, lemonade and water. A must stop along the 101 drive south or headed up to Gilroy or San Jose. Walk the Mission or stop at all the wonderful shops. read more

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What a fun, yummy place! The service was so sweet and welcoming. Food was served promptly and hot. The taste did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious and plentiful! We enjoyed sampling the different sauces as well. The venue was super cute and comfortable. As Arnold would say..."I'll be back!" read more

WOW I'm impressed! The beef brisket sandwich was mouth watering and the salad I got was humongous! I really love this place for not only the ambiance but the quality and proportion they give you. The service was friendly and I didn't have to wait long to get my food. Sorry no pics cause I devoured my food. read more

Omg! The BEST sauces, French fries, cobbler, root beer float of my life. And I'm old!! Service was fun and colorful (personality) . SanJuan neighborhood, country energy! Love and peace. Coming back again, for sure!! read more

Food was great. Had brisket and ribs. Side dishes amazing. Brussels sprouts and asparagus. Service was excellent. We had our dog with us so we sat outside. Drinks were great. We are visiting in the area but we will definitely be back. read more

Brisket sandwich was perfect. Great smoke ring, flavor and tenderness. The sauces they provide gives everyone the ability to add their own flavor of choice. I particularly liked the Kansas City style. A bit disappointed in the Central Texas sauce. The bun is toast nicely but still soft. We ordered fries to share but it wasn't enough for two. Service was fine but we were the only ones in the restaurant. The place is comfortable and casual. Overall a great bbq spot. read more

A brisket plate full of disappointment! I heard good things about smoke point and I was excited to attend. I ordered a brisket plate with Mac and cheese and potato salad. My wife ordered dirty bird fries. Food was very underwhelming. My plate had three sad pieces of brisket fat and my wife's fries had almost no brisket but some brisket fat. 0 of 10. Do not recommend read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - 24hr Smoked Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

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This place is wonderful, I took my wife out for a relaxing date and it was truly a blast. Great service, great people that made me and my wife feel like we were at home. Our waitress was able to concoct a virgin cocktail for us (which was incredible) and was very sweet of her and she didn't have to do that. I wish her the best. Fantastic ambiance throughout the whole place. Totally recommend!! read more

Genuinely the BEST food I've had in forever. I had the "slop" as a Sunday special and it was incredible. Highly recommend read more

The Smoke Point BBQ & Provisions - "Slop" - Barbeque Near Me - San Juan Bautista, California

Stop by without any information on this place and boy were did we get lucky - service was great and very friendly and helpful- party of 6 adults and 6 grandchildren (ages 20 to 9) An array of food - ribs tri tip salads etc all very good tender meat with great taste Will definitely come back read more

It was my first visit to Smoke Point and let me tell you, it was great. So many restaurants in California "think" they know how to do Tri-tip, but they don't. But let me tell you, Smoke Point does!! I had the Prime Beef Tri-tip sandwich on a gluten free bun. And serving a gluten free bun is another thing they know how do well. It was toasted and buttered perfectly. Give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food and service was great! Love the cornbread, Brussels sprouts and smoked chicken!! Funky atmosphere but good comfort food.

My first time ordering, very easy to order on line for take out. Wait time was fast. I wasn't sure if it was dine in or take out only, and there is no parking lot. That's ok, you can park on the street and there is a nice dinning room. I ordered the brisket with mac & cheese and sweet potato fries. Got a can of soda for a beverage. It comes with toasted bread, pickle and onions, so I made a sandwich and it was real good. The mac & cheese was basic, the fries very good, and dipped in the cheese sauce even better. Brisket was slightly dry w/o bbq sauce. I reheated a leftover slice that was pretty good. I will go back and try other plates and dine in. read more