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    The Smoke Shop BBQ

    4.1 (89 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    For 4 we tried the pulled pork plate with Mac & fries, mushroom burnt ends with beans and zucchini salad and the vip plate with both plus coleslaw, greens, cornbread for all and a kids meal pulled pork Sammy that came with sides also. Everything was delish! 10/10

    Gary D.

    Definitely a very good place to have some barbecue was in the area for work and was recommended this place. Definitely had a good time. The brisket was good. The burnt ends felt it could've been a little better but overall was nice and tasty was not busy but definitely had a nice sports hangout vibe to it. Food came out quick greeter was very nice. Would definitely recommend and I definitely would stop by again.

    Ribs
    Kathryn B.

    From the food to the service, another great meal today at the Smoke Shop. This is the most authentic BBQ restaurant my husband and I have found since we moved back to New England from Texas. The ribs are meaty and moist, and the brisket is always mouth-wateringly delicious!! The music is fun too! If you want the best service as for Jon! He's truly the best!! Highly recommend! There's only a partial picture... dove right in!

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    Mary R.

    I came here for the first time today. Anytime I'm in a new area my go to food is barbecue. I love to try new barbecue spots. I have to say the food was really great. I got a little bit of everything. The brisket was phenomenal probably one of the best briskets I've ever had. Pulled pork was good. Ribs were good as well however, the portions were a little bit smaller than expected. For context I got the three meat platter. I also did add-on of the burnt ends, those were amazing. For my sides I did coleslaw beans, and mac & cheese all great sides. Cornbread so yummy. Honestly, if the portions were a little bit bigger, I would've gave this place five stars and I totally get its by weight. I would probably recommend on the menu for the three meats maybe specifying how much meat the person is getting. I also ordered the brisket eggrolls, which were amazing. However, with that, I also think the portion was small. I got three eggrolls.

    Buffalo Fried Ribs
    Tyler G.

    The smoke shop was so great! They immediately asked about allergies of which I have 2 that are life threatening, and they have a special coded menu just for that. The employees were very nice and seemed happy. Food was great and came out quickly as well. I could see it being very packed in here on a weekend. Prices were reasonable and I'd come back any day. Thank you guys!

    My "Meal" ???
    John M.

    Nope! I've eaten BBQ all over this country for 50 years, this is not a place to enjoy that experience. The presentation looks good, but that's just the cover up for vastly inferior food. I love collared greens, but this was more of a green paper towel experience, very dry, and very over cooked, hard to choke down. The Brisket was almost tasteless, and again severely over cooked, maybe done last week and rewarmed to serve? I have to say the same for the Ribs, not anywhere close to tender. The Hot Links ( sausage ) over cooked, dry, and not a flavoring I preferred. Half sour pickles, very descent. Oh, when a customer first comes in, it's nice to be acknowledged, or greeted, how is it every worker can be occupied talking about anything without it? Or before you get up and leave, to ask how it was?? Kitchen Admin Fee???? Overall I say don't bother, there is better. Next up?

    Beef Rib
    Frederick C.

    Having been here before, I have always enjoyed the wings, turkey and ribs. Today was a completely different experience. Our server clearly did not know the menu, not knowing the soft drinks available or being able to describe the menu items like the zucchini salad. Bad start and continuous excuse that it "was a new menu" definitely made me question what might be new. I spied that they have a Beef Rib special for Fridays and Saturdays. Score! Ordered them with half sour pickles and French fries as the sides. Well the pickles offer a nice crunch and good flavor, same with the pickled jalapeños. The cornbread is always tasty and the watermelon is a nice fresh bite. What should have been the star of the tray was the beef rib, yet it was the greatest disappointment and complete failure. First, the rib was completely salty and had disintegrated off the bone. Making the meat more like a stringy pile with nothing for flavor except salt. Not even the hot BBQ sauce provided could save this pile of meat. If I hadn't been here before and had positives experiences I'd be loathe to return, but I will likely return for my tried and true favorites of wings and ribs.

    Pimento Mac n Cheese side
    Liz R.

    Went to check out the Smoke Shop for some BBQ and Bourbon! Methuen location. I got the Nashville Hot Chicken appetizer and a side of the Pimento Mac and Cheese! For my drink I got the Mad Man with Angels Envy Bourbon. Everything was fantastic! When we walked in we were told an hour wait, so we headed to the bar where we snagged two available seats! The restaurant is casual and was very busy. It's very close to home so I expect I'll be visiting a lot!

    Mike C.

    Went a couple times to the Methuen location and everything was great service was impeccable. Definitely will be back. Cornbread

    Ribs, Burnt Ends, Smoked Turkey
    Northern Dork X.

    Came in last night. We sat with Jonathan and he was absolutely awesome. Food was 10/10 and the decor makes it easy to forget it used to be an Outback. Ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, jalapeño cheddar sausage and burnt ends .... Amazing. And definitely try the palmetto mac and cheese

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    Great Southern BBQ! Right up there with some of the best BBQ I've had while traveling. Worth the trip.

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    It's some solid music. Quiet during the weekday, which makes for a great opportunity to try it out for the first time.

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    Expensive for the amount of food you get. Everyone's meat was cold. Only thing good was our waiter!

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