I ordered the BBQ chicken tacos and a batch of buffalo chicken wings. The tacos had that…read moreslow-smoked flavor you can't fake -- the chicken was tender with a slightly charred edge, tucked into warm tortillas and topped with just enough sauce to bring everything together without making it messy. Each bite had a nice mix of smoky and tangy. The buffalo wings came out hot with a crisp outer layer that held onto the sauce really well. The heat level was just right -- enough to notice, but still easy to enjoy without reaching for water every second. You could tell they were made fresh, not sitting around. What stood out was the consistency between both items. Nothing felt rushed or thrown together. The setup itself is simple, but the focus is clearly on getting the food right. Alpha Pit Smokers delivers bold, satisfying barbecue with a straightforward approach that works. It's the kind of place you'd return to when you're craving something with real flavor behind it.

Looking for something new for a Sunday Dinner, we gave Alpha Pitt Smokers a try. Note: Some of the…read moreitems listed in the menu may not be available. I kinda understand why, but then again, if you're gonna have a business like this) I kinda don't. Ribs and jalapeños smoked sausage were not available. I was told that for ribs, you should contact them 24 hours in advance. This was a deal-breaker almost, 'cause we really wanted to do the ribs, and there was no indication that some items might not be available. The food and appetizers came out at the same time, so our table was loaded, and we could not eat fast enough before it got cold. I shared my displeasure with my server, but she just gave me the "deer in the headlights." look. The drinks were weak and expensive. There are a few arcade games and plenty of space. Service is ok, but not great. The food was ok; some items were dry. The fries were hot, and nothing special about the service. Cool place to hang out, watch games, and drink beer, but it's just ok. Happy Yelpingl

I always pass Bubba & Franks Smokehouse and finally decided to try it! I tried the brisket…read morequesadilla with hand cut French fries along with their collard greens and mac & cheese. The brisket quesadilla was SO good, and they were not stingy with the brisket. The fries were just ok, and I do not think the mac&cheese is house made. It reminded me of stouffers if I am being honest. The collard greens were not seasoned well either. The restaurant itself has a southern feel. It was clean with plenty of rooom to dine in. The cashier/server was very nice and able to make recommendations. I would say they are a bit pricey compared to other bbq places I have visited. I would go back and try other things on the menu! They have a huge menu, and I am sure other things are probably pretty good!

This place was so welcoming! The staff was super friendly, the decor and feeling when you walk in…read morewas very positive. You order at the register and they ring you your food-and quick! We ordered the chopped NC BBQ and it was delicious! So moist and full of flavor. Good size amount for a sandwich too. Coleslaw was amazing! One of the best I've had. Not too soupy and had a good taste. Sebring size with sandwich left me wanting more though. Fries were good, but for $3.79 for sides, it was not very many. I expected a larger portion. Other than the side prices being a little steep , this will definitely become a favorite. They also have burgers, ribs, chicken tenders, and much more. Sides also include green beans and okra, and other veggies. Meals are $16.99 with 2 sides and a drink. The girls working were so sweet and helpful. So glad it's just about 5 minutes away!

Best salads in town!!!! I drove up from Miami, Florida to meet my son and daughter in law and…read moreafter eating food on the road my body was craving something healthier. I ordered the chicken salad and it was amazingly good. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the salad has cranberries, nuts, red onions, blue cheese and I requested a vinaigrette dressing on the side and it was such do gooooood!!!! My husband had the BBQ chicken sandwich, my hots ordered wings and everyone really enjoyed their meal. I visited this restaurant twice during my visit and everything was fantastic on both visits. Both servers on each occasion were great. The drinks from the bar were also delicious!!!

HUGE thank you to Cassie Wilks and her team for such professional and well orchestrated catering…read more I recently hosted a funeral reception and decided to go with a catering service rather than deal with cooking everything myself. It was, without a doubt, the right call from start to finish! My dealings with Cassie, both email and by phone were flawless and truly professional. Menu choices were made with her help, totally without being pushy or leading. We arrived back at the house to find set up to be complete and we were set to go. Many thanks to all involved. The guests ate well and thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

SERIOUSLY!!!! Chris and Suriya were absolutely AMAZING!!! If…read moreI could bottle up that energy and sell it, I would!!!! I was soooo impressed that Chris was actually on his last day of training and was already a beast at taking our orders and giving amazing suggestions!!! Suriya was just as awesome and helpful!!! The dining area is sooo clean, the atmosphere is so friendly, and the food is crazy delicious! Their moist brisket is delicious and I really enjoyed my NC style pulled pork sandwich!

Delicious briskets hard to resist! Very tender. Good choices on side orders. Menu lack of…read morevegetarian selections. Friendly and attentive service. Very cozy interior decorations. I'll try the ribs next time. Don't miss their 12 noon National anthem ceremony.

While this location is now closed, I would be remiss not to sing its praises. I had one of the best…read moreburgers (and the best collards) I've eaten in ages here. We met up with a decently-sized group of friends late into the evening to hang out and have good food. We were sat outside, which was perfect for the weather. Our server was fun, friendly and on top of everything. As mentioned above, the food was great and the cocktails were strong. If it was still open, our whole group would return in a heartbeat.

Came on a Wednesday while in town for work. I had the bbq platter, with brisket via our waitress'…read moresuggestion, and Mac and cheese. My companion had a burger and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was outstanding--creaming, toasty, cooked in its own skillet. The brisket sadly was dry but had decent flavor, though way too much pepper. My companion enjoyed their burger. Service was excellent, so bonus for that! We also enjoyed the shaded patio out back.

THE BEST BBQ SANDWICH Cole slaw and baked bean side dishes works perfectly with the rolls they…read moreinclude.

I LOVE pork bbq- minced with slaw sandwiches, and I have had some great ones in the past…read more Wilkes put all the others to shame!!! THE BEST BBQ SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. No frill, no distractions, just good o'le Pork BBQ.

I had to update my previous review. I just absolutely adore this place, I don't think I've ever had…read morea bad experience here. We went again tonight and our waiter was just a doll. He was so welcoming and so sweet to our daughter, while taking our order he asked her what she wanted which I thought was sweet that he included her and joked with her. He was upfront about the menu and items he liked and why. I cannot remember his name but he was wearing a tie dye shirt and a cardigan, just want to let you know your kindness goes a long way.

Pulease, tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-star reviews…read more I was recently looking for a restaurant with BBQ beef ribs and came across 'Smoke'. I looked at the reviews and knew I had to give it a try. When we arrived, my wife and I were quickly seated by the Host. And then we waited. And waited. About 10 min later, I told the Host that we had not seen a waitress yet. He was apologetic and promised to find them for us. A few minutes later, the Waiter showed up and took our orders. I fully planned to order the beef ribs, but the cost of $38 was so far outside the norm that I just couldn't do it. (They actually have a sampler platter that costs $66!!) I ended up ordering the half BBQ chicken, BBQ beans and potato salad. My wife ordered the pulled pork platter, sweet potato fries and Mac & Cheese. Both orders came out quickly, but the first thing I noticed about my dinner was that I was having to 'saw' my chicken to eat it. Most BBQ chicken I have ordered at other restaurants is tender to falling apart. But this one definitely fought back, and though the flavor was not bad, I kept having to add the table-side BBQ sauce (which was good) to flavor it. The beans were nothing special- they were BBQ beans. Frankly the best part of my order was the potato salad which was quite good - a bit more mayonnaisey than normal potato salad, but I found that I actually liked that aspect of it. A couple of times during the meal, the waiter stopped by to see if we needed anything which was good to see. My wife said her pulled pork was okay but also needed supplemental BBQ sauce. She said the Mac and cheese was good, but that the sweet potato fries were overcooked. She ended up not eating them which is very unusual for her. Towards the end of the meal, I ran out of tea and started looking for the waiter. When he did show up, I asked for a refill. He disappeared for an interminable amount of time and then finally returned with our bill. I was still sitting there with an unfinished meal and an empty glass, and still had to remind him that I still needed a refill, and had been waiting for it for a while. He admitted that he had forgotten it, but then actually sat down next to us, seeming to have problems entering our bill in their handheld 'point of sale' device. I asked him again if he could get my drink first. He finally handed me the device to pay the bill and dashed off. He was gone a while again, with me still waiting on my drink. I finally just gave up finishing the meal without something to wash it down with. The Waiter finally came back with a 'tea to go' for me. Though I had planned to order desert for the two of us, we just paid the bill and left, checking off one more restaurant that does not understand that they are in the food AND customer service business. So again, someone tell me why everyone is giving this restaurant 5-stars.

I've been here a couple times now and will definitely return. the food is consistently great. The…read morepeople are really friendly. I judge bbq places by their brisket and theirs is always perfectly done, as is the jerk chicken. you can do much worse at other bbq places but you won't do better in western Newport News.

My husband always gripes about going to BBQ places and getting cold or lukewarm food so we are…read morealways looking to find a place that meets this expectation. I found this place in yelp and wanted to give it a try. It's in a small strip mall and at first we were afraid they weren't there anymore because there isn't a marquee sign above the restaurant but there is a large smoker truck that looks like it's used for catering that helped us find it. The parking lot was full which blocked the signage on the doors/windows. The inside has a few small tables and a counter to the right to order from with the kitchen behind. There was a few chairs across from the counter to wait for to go orders. You choose your own table after ordering. The owner was personable and chatting an older gentleman that had been there awhile. We later realized he was the owner when he came out to see how our food was. The ribs fell off the bone and the baked beans had ground beef and some peppers. They were delicious and had such good flavor. Rolls were served with the meals. The portions were large and we took home our leftovers. I was a little surprised that our food was served in to go containers even though we asked to dine in. You pick up your own plasticware at the counter where you pick up your order. While it's not a typical sit down place with table service or bar drinks, the food was really good and hot. We'll definitely go again. Also love that it's veteran owned and he's present and cares about the service provided. It was also evident he cares about his staff as we overheard them discussing one of the kids preparing for high school graduation.