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    SMKD BBQ

    4.7 (504 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    ashley c.

    I noticed this business has very manufactured 5 star reviews. Fake asf to put it bluntly. Onto a real review .. Service: The girls taking our order were awesome! I enjoyed how everyone working was happy to be there. Food: We ordered the 4 meat 4 side situation for $69.99. Selected two orders of ribs, links, and after finding out there weren't any burnt ends we opted for rib tips. Sides were Mac and cheese, greens, potato salad, and baked beans. Yes to the ribs but that's absolutely it. The ribs were AWESOME. Those two stars belong to them. Other meats: We got ONE link with that combo so keep that in mind. It was crisp on the outside but incredibly mushy on the inside. Pass. Rib tips were a hell no. Dry asf. Even with sauce. They weren't even the tips of the rib in my opinion but ehh. Trust me. Skip em. The potato salad was crazy lol red potatoes & mayo ONLY. nahhh I have never even seen potato salad of the sort. Crunchy baked beans. REALLY :/ there was no opportunity to soak the beans completely till tender? Eeeeeyuvkkkk NO. Now we knew we needed to not even taste the greens when they had pickled onions on them lol but we did. Zero flavor. Just greens. No meat essence. No seasoning. Just .. pickled onions. So ummm yeah. Unh unh smh Mac & Cheese. It was Mac & Cheese. Bland. But Mac & Cheese. "My people" don't order anything but ribs lol the rest.. it was not made for us lol Them ribs thooo YES YES YES! Extra tip. mix the sauce

    Snickers bar dessert
    Kaleigh T.

    Went around 8:30 pm on a Saturday night. We were the only customers. They were out of about 5 options, including the ribs, brisket, cornbread, forgot what else. Smoked wings were very dry. Hush puppies lacked flavor. Kale Caesar salad was the best of what we got. Burnt ends were second.

    Meat platter
    Vivian C.

    My husband mentioned getting some barbecue randomly this week, and I thought, "Why not?" I hadn't had any in a long time! When we left the house with the kids, we actually didn't have a specific BBQ place in mind. After a quick search on Yelp, we decided on SMKD. Neither of us had been there and the ratings looked good! The restaurant itself is clean and inviting. My two-year-old loved the little animal pictures and art, although she had no idea we were going to be eating those animals. Oops. Service was fast and friendly! Food was delicious. We got the 4 meat, 4 sides combo (called "Some of This, Some of That" on the menu) and it was perfect for two adults and two kids (ages 2 and 5). For meats, we ordered the brisket, pastrami, pulled pork, and chicken. For the sides, we got Mac n cheese, baked beans, Brussel sprouts, and hush puppies. We also ordered the cornbread. My favorites were the brisket, pulled pork, and Brussel sprouts (they were balsamic glazed and so good!). I actually wasn't a huge fan of the baked beans even though that's usually one of my favorite sides; it leaned more salty seasoned rather than brown sugary, so that's probably why. You may like it more if that's your preference. I also enjoyed the cornbread with the honey butter! Some quick notes. You can order either at the counter or at the little digital kiosk at the front. Once your food is ready, they'll bring it out to you. The silverware is all at a self-serve station next to the drink machine. A roll of paper towels is at each table for you to use in lieu of napkins. Food plates are these spacious, metal rectangular platters with parchment paper. A few sauce selections and condiments are at each table. To-go boxes are at the bottom of the self-serve station. Enjoy!!

    Tiara P.

    This was my first time at SMKD BBQ, and I can already tell you it will NOT be my last. I was seriously impressed with this spot. A little backstory: years ago, I spent a month in Dallas and had Texas BBQ, and ever since then I've been chasing those flavors. I've tried some of the most well-known BBQ spots in Vegas, and nothing ever quite hit the same. I was honestly starting to lose hope. Then I tried SMKD. The FLAVOR. Everything we ordered was so good. My palate was very happy, and I left genuinely wanting to come back and work my way through the rest of the menu. We ordered two orders of wings, a two-meat plate with brisket and ribs, three sides, two sodas, and two desserts -- and everything was under $100. For the amount of food we got and the quality, I really appreciated how affordable it was. For sides, we had the collard greens, creamy corn, and mac & cheese, and I would order all three again. The wings were another standout for me. We got ours sauced, and I loved the flavor AND the crispness. They weren't soggy at all, which is so important with sauced wings. You can get them dry spice, smoked, or sauced, and I would absolutely order the wings again. The brisket and ribs had me sold from the first bite. The meat was juicy, flavorful, and seasoned so well. And I HAVE to talk about their sauces. They're house-made, absolutely delicious, and complemented the meats perfectly without overpowering them. They had just enough of a little spicy kick too. I was going back and forth between them because I genuinely couldn't decide which one I liked more. Then dessert. The banana cream pie in a cup was a 10/10 for me. The flavor was completely on point -- I just need them to make it in a bigger cup because I could have kept going. The Snickers bar is also a MUST-try. The portions are great for sharing too. We were full halfway through our meal and still had plenty to take home, which I happily ate as leftovers. And just so you understand how much I enjoyed this place: I live in Centennial. SMKD is about a 31-minute drive for me WITHOUT traffic, and I will willingly make that drive again. That alone should tell you something. I also have to mention the service. Everyone was genuinely warm and friendly, and we received great service from beginning to end. You can tell the people here care about what they're doing, and that makes the experience even better. Great service can be hard to come by in Vegas lately, so I really appreciate it when I find it. SMKD is coming up on one year in Henderson, and I genuinely don't think this place gets enough credit yet. Please go try them. I enjoyed it THAT much, and I want more people to know about this spot.

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    Shelley V.

    We were excited to try SMKD since they took over the previous bbq spot we used to go to. We were eagerly greeted by the staff. It's still a casual space where you order at the register and grab an available table and they bring your food to you. We ordered the two meat plate with brisket and pulled pork and for sides we selected the baked beans and potato salad. We also ordered a kids meal with a cheeseburger and fries and the French dip sandwich with creamed corn and an additional side of Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic. We also ordered the burnt ends which was extremely fatty. Unfortunately, none of the entrees we ordered were good except for the cheeseburger. Everything lacked flavor. The sides were all bland and the sauces were all too sweet. They have good specials like a burger and beer or a sandwich, fries, and drink. The service is top notch here and it pains me to not write a glowing review for this restaurant but based on the food, it just wasn't good bbq. There are too many bbq restaurants in Vegas to compete with. I would come back for a burger.

    Mac n cheese
    Viri L.

    Best fatty brisket in town! There aren't many places in Vegas that do BBQ well, but Smkd definitely has my approval! We checked this place out when it first opened, and Hubby and I fell in love. The staff is also super nice and attentive, which is always a plus. Today we tried the El Cubano sandwich, and let me tell you--the toast on that panini was PERFECTION! Here's the rundown: Fatty brisket: So good. Easily one of my favorites! El Cubano: That crispy, toasted panini bread though... chef's kiss. Smash burger: Juicy and packed with flavor, although I'm not sure I'd technically call it a smash burger. Ribs & burnt ends: Delicious! Brussels sprouts: INCREDIBLE. Definitely our favorite side! Mac & cheese + baked beans: Great flavor and both hit the spot. Corn: Meh... this one wasn't really for me. Greens: Good! Pickles: Love them! Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda: Surprisingly really enjoyed this! Overall, Smkd is definitely one of our go-to BBQ spots in Vegas. The brisket alone is worth the visit!

    William C.

    Had lunch at SMMD BBQ by Chef Alex Reznik. Some of you may recognize him from Top Chef or from when he beat Bobby Flay. This is what we had: Burnt Ends Mojo Chicken - citrus garlic glaze St. Louis Ribs Brisket My Mommy's Kugel Not Boxed Mac n Cheesy Collard Greens Nana's Creamed Corn Ube Marbled Cornbread I Made a Snickers Bar Bro Fried Apple Pie Everything was great, but the standouts for me were the brisket, collard greens, and fried apple pie. This isn't some fancy pretentious restaurant masquerading as a BBQ joint. I think the best way to describe SMKD BBQ is a legit BBQ joint with elevated sides and desserts.

    Julissa M.

    Found this new BBQ spot and it was SO good!! The customer service was amazing, and the restaurant was very clean. We got 1 lb of brisket with side of mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, and beans. The brisket was super tender and flavorful, but the BRUSSELS SPROUTS my husband could not stop talking about how bomb they were lol. The mac & cheese and beans were really good too. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were solid. Definitely a new BBQ spot for us, we'll 1000000% be back!

    Smash Burger
    Jeremy O.

    The smashburger was solid, patty was thick and juicy, super tender. And a good size, the fries were crispy and fluffy, the seasoning had something special that gave a unique flavor. The bbq sauce was very good! I recommend trying. Service was very friendly and ambience in the restaurant was nice. Loved the sit in areas, and was very clean.

    Brisket sandwich and dirty beans
    Jared N.

    I've been eying SMKD BBQ for a while. My church is near by but I'm always out of there too early for lunch. Had come to this spot once before when it was a different brand. I like SMKD better having now tried it too. I stopped in for lunch today. I was in the area visiting another business a few doors down. I knew this was a good opportunity to try SMKD. Besides, the smell of the smoker out front is too powerful to ignore. So I walked in, looked at the hand written chalk board menu which seemed incomplete, the turned to the self serve kiosk. I found a more complete menu there. I looked through it but ultimately ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of beans. My receipt was printed at the counter where I was also given a drink cup for the drink I orderded. My food would be brought out to me several minutes later. As the kitchen staff were prepping my tray, the lady working the front grabbed a fork for me and said I was going to need it. She wasn't kidding. This sandwich was S T A C K E D The brisket was thick sliced and piled high. Pre-sauced and topped with pickles and pickled onions. All on a sesame seed bun. My eyes were as wide as my mouth would have to be to pythkn this thing down. I made such a mess. My hands and face were sticky and painted with sauce. It was awesome. My only complaint was the level of fat cap left on the meat. Its a double edge sword really. On one side, the fat provides flavor and moisture to the meat. On the other side, I'm not a fan of a gelatinous blob of fat. Just not by thing. So I pulled off the bigger blobs and went about my business. It wasn't so much fat to ruin the sandwich. It was still excellent. I just had to do a little trimming. Now for the beans. Good flavor. Good chunks of meat mixed in. I am going to assume these are fresh beans and not canned as they were still a bit firm. Not mushy. Not hard. Just a bit of an al dente chew to them. A little bit of mother sauce and spicy sauce brought them up that extra notch. Good stuff. Yes, I much prefer SMKD over the last spot that was here. Good service. Good food. And the perfect representation of a saying I had as a kid - When its good its messy. And when its messy its good.

    Ashley K.

    Our first time. Great food. Got the fires, pork candy and the burnt ends. Loved the white mama sauce. Can't wait to come back.

    Brisket and Chopped pork with potato salad and beans
    Jacob B.

    Delicious meat and sides. Everything is homemade and tastes great. Brisket and sides are amazing!

    Marble Cornbread
    Cynthia H.

    This review is based on a first-time visit on 5/6/26. I arrived for lunch at 1:30 with a party of 6 and asked if I could stake out some space for us at one of their large communal tables. We all placed our orders once everyone arrived, and proceeded to chow down. I was really happy to see that the menu had a section for "Green Stuff" and proceeded to order the Kale Caesar with Brisket (I can't go to a BBQ place without getting their brisket), along with an order of their Marble Cornbread. The Kale Caesar had a lovely dressing - bright and perfect for the kale. The brisket was a teeny bit dry, but had a lovely smoky flavor, which rounded out the salad nicely. The order cornbread was generous... so much so that I had to ask if that was one or two orders. It was buttery and dessert-adjacent without being overly sweet. Yum! Others in my party raved about their food too. The chicken in particular got a nice shout out, and we all left full and happy, AND with leftovers in to-go boxes. Loved SMKD, would definitely eat here again!

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    The family feast was AMAZING! Everything was delicious, dessert was included too! Highly recommend.

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    Biscuits and Bourbon

    4.1(1.3k reviews)
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    CRIM-IN-ALY UNDERRATED!!!! My favorite breakfast in old Henderson!!!! Easily Top 5 in Vegas…read moreValley!! The brisket hash, MUST ORDER!!! So damn good, I get it every time. The berry "cobbler" is SO DAMN delicious, but it's not much of a cobbler in my opinion. More like biscuits and berries...but also a must order. The service is always warm and welcoming, makes me think of Southern hospitality. The only slight complaint is portion size is a little small. The biscuit was really small, but super good, so it gets a pass. The berry "cobbler" was also a smaller portion.

    I mean come on, with a name like biscuits and bourbon. What's not to love about this place? So I…read morewas excited that I had an opportunity to cruise out there and check it out. It's only about 10 minutes from my place, so I made it super easy early in the morning right when they got there at 8:00., and just note that you have to walk all the way around to the side of the building to get in. Nevertheless, I made it to the door. Super cool fact is they also have outdoor seating which is kind of nice, but the real treasure lies within For starters, this place has a real rustic feel. Definitely warm and inviting, lots of tables to sit at. I was greeted warmly when I came in. Told her it was my first time and she was very excited. I was there and gave me the complete rundown of the place as well as her favorites on the menu. I opted for the tri-tip eggs Benedict.. which comes on their signature. Biscuits. Started things off with a cup of coffee. I don't know what brand they use but it was nice and strong and very delicious. The Benedict itself was truly a work of art. The hash browns were cooked to perfection, and whatever Hollandaise sauce they put on that thing is wonderful. I definitely should have asked for extra. The meat was Smoky and perfectly cooked, and made for a very delightful meal. Added bonus, they have a fully stocked bourbon bar that looked very appetizing. It was only 8:30 in the morning so I really didn't feel right about doing an old fashioned, but I will definitely be coming back here on a Friday night for their rib special and I'll have an old fashioned bin and report back. Bottom line? Everything here is wonderful. I have no complaints and it was a absolutely perfect for star meal. If you are anywhere in the area I say go check it out.

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    4.2(266 reviews)
    5.1 mi
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    Good food! So good we came the next day and feasted some more. Chef Jeffrey is so attentive and…read morenice. He's from the bay and it was nice chatting up with him. We will definitely be back when we visit Vegas. Both my kids loved this place. The first day we were here they ran out of the chicken and after we ordered, they ran out of the brisket. We came around 2pm. The second day they had everything and I'm so glad I got to try the chicken. It was really good. The candied bacon was amazing too! We didn't order it but chef Jeffery gave us some samples. He really went above and beyond.

    So, since my last review I've been back 2 more times (don't judge). Today I ate their pulled pork…read moresandwich and my husband had the smoked turkey and brisket (not pictured) Portions are great and flavor was out of this world. I think I may be addicted to the honey mustard BBQ sauce IYKYK Fot dessert the mad culinary scientist had lemon pound cake and was working on banana bread cinnamon rolls? Where do these ideas come from?! I think I keep going back to come across something I dont like. If your one of those that like to play on the safe side when trying new food spots, try the B2B Burger. You won't be disappointed and you might not even be able to finish in one sitting As always staff was friendly and engaging which negates top customer service marks in my book. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

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    4.1(878 reviews)
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    I know this place has been in town for awhile but I've been on some kind of BBQ avoidance, at least…read morewhen it comes to places in the valley. I've had good BBQ here but nothing which warranted me to want to go back week after week. Also, now with with relatives in Texas, no other BBQ I've had here even comes close to comparing, until Bell's. I'm not saying it's on the same level but without having to travel to Texas, this is the probably the best BBQ you could hope to find in the valley. The portions are large, the flavors are in charge, and the prices really are not that bad. I got myself the pork belly meal with deviled eggs potato salad, BBQ beans, and a hot link added on. The pork belly and hot links were insanely good and while the sides where solid, they weren't anything to write home about. Here, it is all about the meat. I really can't wait to go back and try other options!

    We walked here maybe a block and a half got our food to go. The place is nice on the inside they…read morehave a full menu. I got the catfish sandwich my daughter got the pulled chicken sandwich we got a order of ribs potato salad red beans and rice greens the pepper Jack mac n cheese and a order and f cornbread. The lady at the counter was real nice and patient with all our questions. It was our first time. I would go back again it wasn't crowded I just think more people need to know about it

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