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Solid bbq in the heart of Healdsburg! The pork belly was really tender and the cobb salad was a nice lunch medium to host that pork belly. They've got a 6 pack of bbq sauces on the table too. The Carolina gold and the Kin original were my favorite. They've got a solid menu of beers and wine too. They've got a fun bbq / bar vibe inside with plenty of seating and a bar to hang at too. The staff was really nice and quick to help! Will certainly come back to try some more bbq!
Every time I visit KINsmoke, it is such a great experience! From the staff, to the ambiance, to the food. Seating is usually easily available, however, I always make a reservation just incase as I tend to visit during peak dinner time with 5-6 people. I typically eat vegetarian, but recently introduced fish into my diet, so I'm glad I can order the salmon dish. I do wish though they had some creative with tofu/BBQ flavors. I know an unrealistic ask since this is a BBQ joint, but wishful thinking! Lol The food always comes very fresh and tasty. The salmon I believe on menu it's grilled to medium rare, but I love it crispy and well done! It melts into your mouth, with the potato's. I like that I comes with a side of salad as it balances it all out, and isn't too heavy. Always a favorite and must visit if you're in the area!
Having lived in Kansas City, I love good bar b q. Came across Kin smoke and it smelled so Good so I thought I'd give it a try. The wings were amazing!! Got the dry rub, and you have a choice of various sauces. They were so meaty and tender. The dry rub was delicious! Also ordered the St. Louis style ribs. Very tender and meaty. They have a variety of sauces on the table Our waitress sweet and very attentive. Great bar b q!
When I saw that Healdsburg had a BBQ joint in the square, I was stoked to try it out. Was seated almost immediately and ordered a drink. There were only two servers and a nearly full dining room. Im not sure these two ladies stopped moving the entire time I was there. Ordered brisket and fries so that I could sample all of the BBQ options on the table. I asked for the combo which is part flat and part point. Both were tender and juicy. Fries were on point as well. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dare I say, the perfect fry. The espressor sauce is awesome! You get the tang of vinegar and then the espresso comes in on the back. Great combo. The Carolina BBQ is VERY mustard forward, while good, if you dont like mustard, maybe skip it. The Alabama white has a very mild horseradish flavor but is still better than average. The spicy BBQ could be more spicy for me, but is otherwise pretty good. The Kin BBQ sauce is much sweeter than any of the others. And the KC BBQ sauce, I mean, how can you go wrong! This one is no exception. Super tasty. When I was looking at the menu, I saw that they had a hellfire sauce for their wings, and you know how much I love a good hot chicken wing and how disappointed I have been lately. I asked my server for a side of it so I could taste it. This. Sauce. Is. Delicious. It's plenty hot, which is great, but it also tastes great, which is what sets it apart.
This such a wonderful spot if you want a good hearty lunch or dinner! It's right downtown Healdsburg, and has lights outside it's adorable! The atmosphere is casual yet upscale because their food is of excellent quality!! There are so many options of bbq they have it's such a treat! Everything they have is above and beyond! I got the Y.C.B burger which was 1/2 pound- their bbq burger patty, cheddar cheese with vegetables although I didn't get mine with the veggies, and their soup that was delicious and a lemonade we also got their "frickles" as well which are fried pickles with a delicious side of ranch. If you are a pickle lover like myself these are for you! Perfectly coated in batter. The service is always very good, they are SO nice here! It does not matter if it is busy or not they are always there to come back around and make sure your drink is refilled you need anything etc. Wonderful service, delicious bbq and perfect location! This place is a must if you haven't been!
I saw a review on Check Please Bay Area so I bookmarked this to try the next time I'd plan to be up in the Healdsburg area. Hubby & I got an opportunity this past Thursday on our overnight stay. We entered the restaurant around 5:10pm. We were warmly greeted and led to a table. Unbeknownst to us it was HH. Even better. Hubby got the Hamm's draft beer just because it was retro. I got the well margarita. The Hamm's draft was served in a glass shaped like a beer can. You can purchase a glass if you want a souvenir. Both of us ordered the 1x1 platter plate. Choice of one meat and one side. We didn't spot a price listed but decided to get it anyway. Turned out it's $19.50. We both went with the St Louis pork ribs. 1/2 rack. Extra $3. The side - Hubby got the potato salad and I got the apple horseradish coleslaw. The sweet cornbread was a little dry but better with the soft spread. Food came quickly on an aluminum tray. On the table there are six different sauces for you to choose from to add to your ribs. I liked the traditional BBQ sauce and the molasses sauce. The pork ribs were fork tender. Street parking and dedicated parking lots available.
Average at best BBQ experience. We ordered the 2 x 2 (2 meats, 2 sides + cornbread) and opted for the brisket, pork ribs, mac & cheese, and baked beans. Brisket: so so so dry. I think it had a good smokey flavor but I needed to add the bbq sauce to help with the dryness. Pork ribs: these were good! Tender and smokey Mac & cheese: quite LITERALLY the worst mac & cheese I've ever had in my life. It's pasta shells in a watery cheese sauce. The cheese does not stick to the pasta at all so you're essentially eating buttered noodles. I'm amazed this gets served. Bourbon baked beans: these were really good! Great bbq flavor and we liked how there's meat chunks in it as well. A plus here is that the sides are pretty large. Service was quick. The BBQ sauces at our table were virtually empty so I'd suggest the servers check the condiments per table more often. The space is huge with wooden booths and tons of tv, great place to catch sports games at
Delish! You can smell it just walking through the door. That sexy barbecue smoke just lingers. The whole set up just screams bbq from the wooden booths to the carousel of barbecue sauces. The menu is full of great choices and we settled in on a few to share. Service was always at the ready. The pollo borracho sandwich was jam packed with flavor. The burnt ends were super tender, the fried pickles on point, and the Mac was cheesy. Get yourself in here and enjoy!
The BEST bbq I've ever had. We have visited 3 times and have been equally impressed each time. We always get there when it opens so we're always greeted and sat immediately. The inside is very country but in a very inviting way and this time of year it's decorated for Christmas! The burnt ends are a must try! They have such a unique flavor profile that isn't like anything I have ever tried before. Another favorite is the smoked chicken and white sandwich. It's creamy and slightly spicy and has yummy pickles! The alabama white sauce is to die for! On our most recent visit, I tried the salmon which was cooked to perfection. The skin was crispy and the potatoes were delicious. The salad had a good vinaigrette taste to it. My husband of course got the smoked chicken and white with mac and cheese. The max and cheese is so delicious. Very creamy with a slight kick to it. It's a must visit each time we visit Healdsburg from Sacramento.
Great dinner and cocktails at Kinsmoke in Healdsburg. Place is very cool looking and smells so good when you walk in. I sat close to where the food was coming out so I was seeing some good stuff. We got the happy hour margaritas which were really good. And $6 each, pretty great deal. I had the chili cheese fries and hellfire wings from the happy hour menu and my husband got the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Their fries are sooooo good and definitely one of the best burgers I've tasted in quite awhile. Give this place a try, great food, great service and great portions with great hour prices! Ok, my pictures are never that great because I always get so excited when my food gets there i forget to take photos and just dig in. So, everything looked so much better than what you see, it's my fault! Haha
Wow this place is amazing! The location is perfect as it is in the plaza. The wings were my favorite! Lots of sauce options which is nice. I would recommend this place it is 10/10!!!
Giant, great for groups. Southern hospitality. positive, welcoming waitstaff. Decor: I felt transported to the South. Who doesn't love 6 sauces to choose from? I don't think I've seen that anywhere in northern California. Delicious, smoky, sour, spicy, mustard, so many options. so glad we got the cornbread, it must be ordered and eaten. sweet potato tots, 1st time ever. yum. Brisket was yum. Will come here anytime I am in healdsburg and it's open. read more
Bbq yum! Found this spot on Yelp and we were able to make same day reservations. Our waitress suggested the Fam Damily meal $180. It took a good 15-20 minutes for the food to come out but it was good! Great place for big groups. This little downtown area is so cute and quaint. Brisket: 4/5 the soft pieces were tasty and then there were some tough pieces which weren't as good. Overall good flavor. Pork shoulder pulled pork: 3/5 very fatty and not as much flavor as the brisket. Chicken: 3/5 a bit too dry for me but others in my party enjoyed it. Pork belly burnt ends: 4/5 good but fatty and sweet. Horseradish slaw: 4/5 could use more horseradish flavor but refreshing as is. Cornbread: 5/5 excellent! And that side butter was sooo good! Liked the crispy edges. Mac n cheese: 3/5 ok shell shaped Baked beans: not a fan or baked beans so no comment. Potato salad: 3/5 ok nothing memorable about this. Fries: 4/5 good Sweet potato tater tots: 5/5 these were better than the fries. read more
18 hours ago
Solid bbq in the heart of Healdsburg! The pork belly was really tender and the cobb salad was a nice lunch medium to host that pork belly. They've got a 6 pack of bbq sauces on the table too. The Carolina gold and the Kin original were my favorite. They've got a solid menu of beers and wine too. They've got a fun bbq / bar vibe inside with plenty of seating and a bar to hang at too. The staff was really nice and quick to help! Will certainly come back to try some more bbq! read more
Every time I visit KINsmoke, it is such a great experience! From the staff, to the ambiance, to the food. Seating is usually easily available, however, I always make a reservation just incase as I tend to visit during peak dinner time with 5-6 people. I typically eat vegetarian, but recently introduced fish into my diet, so I'm glad I can order the salmon dish. I do wish though they had some creative with tofu/BBQ flavors. I know an unrealistic ask since this is a BBQ joint, but wishful thinking! Lol The food always comes very fresh and tasty. The salmon I believe on menu it's grilled to medium rare, but I love it crispy and well done! It melts into your mouth, with the potato's. I like that I comes with a side of salad as it balances it all out, and isn't too heavy. Always a favorite and must visit if you're in the area! read more
3 months ago
Having lived in Kansas City, I love good bar b q. Came across Kin smoke and it smelled so Good so I thought I'd give it a try. The wings were amazing!! Got the dry rub, and you have a choice of various sauces. They were so meaty and tender. The dry rub was delicious! Also ordered the St. Louis style ribs. Very tender and meaty. They have a variety of sauces on the table Our waitress sweet and very attentive. Great bar b q! read more
When I saw that Healdsburg had a BBQ joint in the square, I was stoked to try it out. Was seated almost immediately and ordered a drink. There were only two servers and a nearly full dining room. Im not sure these two ladies stopped moving the entire time I was there. Ordered brisket and fries so that I could sample all of the BBQ options on the table. I asked for the combo which is part flat and part point. Both were tender and juicy. Fries were on point as well. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Dare I say, the perfect fry. The espressor sauce is awesome! You get the tang of vinegar and then the espresso comes in on the back. Great combo. The Carolina BBQ is VERY mustard forward, while good, if you dont like mustard, maybe skip it. The Alabama white has a very mild horseradish flavor but is still better than average. The spicy BBQ could be more spicy for me, but is otherwise pretty good. The Kin BBQ sauce is much sweeter than any of the others. And the KC BBQ sauce, I mean, how can you go wrong! This one is no exception. Super tasty. When I was looking at the menu, I saw that they had a hellfire sauce for their wings, and you know how much I love a good hot chicken wing and how disappointed I have been lately. I asked my server for a side of it so I could taste it. This. Sauce. Is. Delicious. It's plenty hot, which is great, but it also tastes great, which is what sets it apart. read more
This such a wonderful spot if you want a good hearty lunch or dinner! It's right downtown Healdsburg, and has lights outside it's adorable! The atmosphere is casual yet upscale because their food is of excellent quality!! There are so many options of bbq they have it's such a treat! Everything they have is above and beyond! I got the Y.C.B burger which was 1/2 pound- their bbq burger patty, cheddar cheese with vegetables although I didn't get mine with the veggies, and their soup that was delicious and a lemonade we also got their "frickles" as well which are fried pickles with a delicious side of ranch. If you are a pickle lover like myself these are for you! Perfectly coated in batter. The service is always very good, they are SO nice here! It does not matter if it is busy or not they are always there to come back around and make sure your drink is refilled you need anything etc. Wonderful service, delicious bbq and perfect location! This place is a must if you haven't been! read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
I saw a review on Check Please Bay Area so I bookmarked this to try the next time I'd plan to be up in the Healdsburg area. Hubby & I got an opportunity this past Thursday on our overnight stay. We entered the restaurant around 5:10pm. We were warmly greeted and led to a table. Unbeknownst to us it was HH. Even better. Hubby got the Hamm's draft beer just because it was retro. I got the well margarita. The Hamm's draft was served in a glass shaped like a beer can. You can purchase a glass if you want a souvenir. Both of us ordered the 1x1 platter plate. Choice of one meat and one side. We didn't spot a price listed but decided to get it anyway. Turned out it's $19.50. We both went with the St Louis pork ribs. 1/2 rack. Extra $3. The side - Hubby got the potato salad and I got the apple horseradish coleslaw. The sweet cornbread was a little dry but better with the soft spread. Food came quickly on an aluminum tray. On the table there are six different sauces for you to choose from to add to your ribs. I liked the traditional BBQ sauce and the molasses sauce. The pork ribs were fork tender. Street parking and dedicated parking lots available. read more
23 days ago
Average at best BBQ experience. We ordered the 2 x 2 (2 meats, 2 sides + cornbread) and opted for the brisket, pork ribs, mac & cheese, and baked beans. Brisket: so so so dry. I think it had a good smokey flavor but I needed to add the bbq sauce to help with the dryness. Pork ribs: these were good! Tender and smokey Mac & cheese: quite LITERALLY the worst mac & cheese I've ever had in my life. It's pasta shells in a watery cheese sauce. The cheese does not stick to the pasta at all so you're essentially eating buttered noodles. I'm amazed this gets served. Bourbon baked beans: these were really good! Great bbq flavor and we liked how there's meat chunks in it as well. A plus here is that the sides are pretty large. Service was quick. The BBQ sauces at our table were virtually empty so I'd suggest the servers check the condiments per table more often. The space is huge with wooden booths and tons of tv, great place to catch sports games at read more
Delish! You can smell it just walking through the door. That sexy barbecue smoke just lingers. The whole set up just screams bbq from the wooden booths to the carousel of barbecue sauces. The menu is full of great choices and we settled in on a few to share. Service was always at the ready. The pollo borracho sandwich was jam packed with flavor. The burnt ends were super tender, the fried pickles on point, and the Mac was cheesy. Get yourself in here and enjoy! read more
The BEST bbq I've ever had. We have visited 3 times and have been equally impressed each time. We always get there when it opens so we're always greeted and sat immediately. The inside is very country but in a very inviting way and this time of year it's decorated for Christmas! The burnt ends are a must try! They have such a unique flavor profile that isn't like anything I have ever tried before. Another favorite is the smoked chicken and white sandwich. It's creamy and slightly spicy and has yummy pickles! The alabama white sauce is to die for! On our most recent visit, I tried the salmon which was cooked to perfection. The skin was crispy and the potatoes were delicious. The salad had a good vinaigrette taste to it. My husband of course got the smoked chicken and white with mac and cheese. The max and cheese is so delicious. Very creamy with a slight kick to it. It's a must visit each time we visit Healdsburg from Sacramento. read more
Great dinner and cocktails at Kinsmoke in Healdsburg. Place is very cool looking and smells so good when you walk in. I sat close to where the food was coming out so I was seeing some good stuff. We got the happy hour margaritas which were really good. And $6 each, pretty great deal. I had the chili cheese fries and hellfire wings from the happy hour menu and my husband got the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Their fries are sooooo good and definitely one of the best burgers I've tasted in quite awhile. Give this place a try, great food, great service and great portions with great hour prices! Ok, my pictures are never that great because I always get so excited when my food gets there i forget to take photos and just dig in. So, everything looked so much better than what you see, it's my fault! Haha read more
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We were visiting the town of Healdsburg and stopped in for lunch at KINSmoke. We were seated right away and the restaurant was clean and pleasant. There was just one server taking orders and serving food. That was fine. When you visit a BBQ restaurant you expect to have good and flavorful food. That was not the case here. We ordered the brisket expecting it to be flavorful and tender. That did not happen. Our brisket lunch was very dry and half of the meat was burnt. Yes it was burnt and hard to eat. The server checked in on us to see how our lunch was. I did not want to ruin our lunch experience. So I said "it is fine". The server must have known that the brisket was not tender or flavorful based on the appearance and burnt crust that the food was not good. Sorry to say. She did not ask any further. The French fries were very good. Although that was the best part of the meal. I did leave a tip. However lower than I normally would have if the food had been good. Check out the photos below. The second photo is what you would expect brisket to look like. The first photo shows burnt brisket in the front. It was burnt halfway through. I decided not to have a conversation about the food at that time. I decided to add my comments to Yelp instead. read more
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Walked by this joint and instantly got taken in by the sept of smoked meats. So I decided to check the place out. Walked in as one of the first people to arrived as it just opened up and we were greeted by a super nice staff member. Ambiance is just as you think for a cool rustic bbq spot. Ordered the 2x2 meat combo- ribs and brisket and yooooooo that brisket was off the chain! I wanted to order more even as I sat enjoying the first plate of brisket. Yes it's that good (imo). I really like the variety of sauces and the host brought out a hot hot sauce damn!!! Hot but good. Our waitress was super cool and accommodating, service gets a I f you're in the Healdsburg area and are looking for some good bbq, I would recommend checking this place out. I can't wait to come back. Oh and you gotta try that hot hot sauce ask for it. read more
1 year ago
Been wanting to come here since seeing it on the show, Check Please. We got the YBC burger and 2x2 brisket and ribs. Meat was not as smoky as expected. Brisket had some dry pieces. Quite disappointed. We live in Sonoma and sadly this place doesn't compare to Cochon Volant (meat very smoky and moist), or even Fremont Diner back in the day. Burger was ok but nothing special. They got the side salad wrong too - supposed to be beet salad but it was just greens. The fries and fried Cajun shrimp were good. We liked the ambiance and choice of sauces. We will give Kinsmoke another shot if we're in the area but hoping the meat will be much smokier. read more
8 months ago
Before flying up to Healdsburg, I had looked to see what were the top rated restaurants in the area. Kin Smoke kept popping up, so we stopped in for dinner. Luckily it wasn't busy and we were seated quickly. Ordered the 2x2 entrée (beef brisket, St. Louis ribs, baked beans, potato salad, and corn bread). We would definitely visit this place again. read more
2 years ago
We found this place by walking past it and deciding to give it a try. As soon as we walked in, we got hit with a super heavy smoke and BBQ smell. I know it's supposed to smell like smoke and BBQ but this was much stronger than expected. We ordered several appetizers and their 4x4 family meal. The prices were reasonable and all the items we ordered were tasty. The ribs stole the show in my opinion but my wife really liked the wings. So, the food was good but, unfortunately, our clothes smelled like smoke for the rest of the night. read more
First time here and dang this place is good Very very pleased that we decided to have some bbq this fine day. The 4 of us came hungry and didn't hesitate to order to our hearts content Service was quick and food came out very quick, as it should as most of the hard work of bbq should be done in the morning already. Mac and cheese was pretty decent but nothing to write home about. Cole slaw was slawing. French fries were pretty good, nice and seasoned. Ordered a 3x3 and had brisket combo lean and fat - wasn't super juicy but juicy enough. Pulled pork was nice and tender. The star though were the pork ribs, they were very very good. If you come, get the ribs. Everything was super decently priced, roughly $60 for the 3x3 which fed 4 and had leftover fries and brisket to take home, two fountain drinks and a beer. I'd say $60 is a steal read more
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Very solid BBQ. My burger was fantastic and appropriately messy. Both sides were exactly what we were looking for. Very casual environment. Catch a game, have some BBQ, and have a drink if you are so inclined. Wait staff are courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. read more
1 year ago
Such a fun way to eat as a group and get to try lots of things. It was so delicious! Bring your appetite to this place. read more
Was in Healdsburg walking around and needed a good lunch place. Wanted something other than fancy sandwiches and KINSmoke nailed it. Great sauces, great food, big portions, full bar. Just note - the 2x2 is a solid amount of food. Not too much for a linebacker, but definitely meaningful. Highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
Their Bbq was really good. Both Brisket and Ribs were tender and flavorful. Price was also decent especially the food was good and right portion. They also have variety of sauce you can choose from that's available on each table. Our server was nice and patience. We definitely love the ambiance inside. read more
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