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    Smoke & Fire BBQ

    4.8 (62 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Pulled pork sandwich, potato salad, and Mac and cheese
    Sinead F.

    We went to Smoke & Fire for a Saturday lunch and the food was superb. The meat is the star of the show at this restaurant. My party was impressed with the pulled pork and the brisket. Our sides were also nice. The cornbread and the beans were tasty. The vibe of the restaurant is casual and cozy. You order from the counter but the feel is like a sit down restaurant. The staff are so polite and friendly. I highly recommend this BBQ joint.

    Art C.

    The food was great, no doubt about it. We both got their Ribs and Pulled Pork Platter, meaty and flavorful ribs and a generous scoop of pulled pork, plus 2 sides. No BBQ sauce needed, especially with the ribs. I did eventually try a couple of their homemade sauces with the pulled pork and thought they were fine. I loved my side of slaw, cool, crunchy, and refreshing, not too sweet, with a hint of lemon. Very well done. The background for this locally owned and operated business is interesting and impressive. The passion for BBQ of an active medical doctor and his family led to this restaurant opening on weekends several months ago. It is still open only on Friday evenings, and for lunch on Saturday, and Sunday. You are encouraged to arrive early as they can run out of food. We visited on a Friday about a half hour after they opened, there was a line and finding a parking space and a table challenging. By the time we left they were out of ribs. This is an order at the counter style restaurant and they bring you your food, ours within a few minutes. They have seating inside and out. For us it was a great experience and the leftovers fed us for another meal.

    Menu.,they have daily specials too
    Douglas K.

    Hawaiian fusion meets Texas BBQ? Look at pic 1 and you will think so. Those are truly amazing pork burnt ends. The swirls of sauce add heat...not sure what the grass and flower petals are all about, but I ate it all! I downed a side of collard greens and they were tasty too...but having lived in NC for years they could use a bit more vinegar. My wife had potato salad, Cole slaw and a pulled pork sandwich...all three just excellent. Ambiance is that of a miniature Texas BBQ joint. Friendly, happy crew...place was very clean...limited beer and wine selection. Pricing was most reasonable. Place closes when it sells out...and it always does shortly after lunch and only open F,S,S. If you like real BBQ, ride on over and treat yourself to some mighty fine food BTW, you'll know it's going to be great even before you enter the place, the smell of BBQ smoke is mouthwatering!

    One meat plate with ribs. Oh yes please. That Mac and cheese pretty excellent too.
    Sharon G.

    Holy $%*! this was good barbecue and on the way out I felt compelled to tell the guys in back that my meal was @!%€-ing amazing - literally the best brisket I've ever had. From the adorable staff taking our orders to bringing out the food and checking on us, it was a great experience. Can't wait to go back.

    Brisket, pulled pork and ribs
    Michael M.

    Update review... 2nd time visit for brisket! Amazing brisket, so so so good. Love this place and can't wait to go back. The brisket was blackened on the sides and so perfect. I love the secret bbq sauce with the brisket. We tried the bread pudding and Banana surprise for desert too. I'm more of a chocolate dessert person, so those wouldn't be my pick.

    Perfection!
    Brian B.

    The staff was attentive and personable as soon as we'd walked through the door. The Brisket burger was the best burger I've ever had, and I'm old! Lol! We ate there three days in a row and enjoyed ribs, brisket and smoked salmon dip. Every morsel was amazing! The dining room was welcoming, comfortable and family friendly. Get there before the food runs out!

    This smoked rib eye is indeed fine e dining you will not see even at Hide Park.

    I am simply a bbq snob. Being from Texas i just gave up on Florida bbq. My wife researched Smoke and Fire because it was just down in Clark Rd in Sarasota. We just left and,as I told the Chef, the smoked rib eye special was not only the best thing I have ever eaten at a bbq restaurant but the best meal ever ate. I have had the privilege of eating at some of the finest restaurants in my life and the smoked rib eye was simply the the meal I have ever had. I am not paid to say this! I don't want you going because I don't want the line to be longer to get in! But, you need to go.

    Amazing food and service! We enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich, burnt ends in crema sauce, and multiple meat platter.
    Mikayla B.

    Amazing food and service! We enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich, burnt ends in crema sauce, and multiple meat platter with brisket, ribs, and smoked chicken.

    Brisket sandwich
    Stan K.

    Absolutely blown away by Smoke & Fire BBQ! We ordered the 2-meat platter with ribs and pulled pork, along with sides of coleslaw and BBQ beans--and every bite was phenomenal. The ribs and pork were packed with delicious smoky flavor, perfectly cooked, and tasted like they came straight from a backyard pit. You can tell everything is made with care and feels authentically homemade. The baked beans were a standout--sweet, meaty, and rich, while the coleslaw added the perfect acidity to balance out the bold BBQ flavors. We also had the brisket sandwich, which was absolutely loaded with tender, moist brisket that practically melted in your mouth. This spot has a welcoming, family-run vibe--it honestly felt like sitting at a friend's house, sharing a great BBQ meal. The owner, and 2 other people came out to ask how our food was an made sure everything was top notch. I love when that happens because you can truly share your thoughts about the experience - and in this case everything was perfect. The sauces are fantastic, and if you like heat, the XX Hot is a must-try. Inside, it's got a cozy bar-style atmosphere. It's easy to miss on Clark Road (tucked next to a cigar lounge), but there's convenient parking right out front. We will DEFINITELY be back--next time, we're going for the full brisket platter. Do yourself a favor and check this place out!

    Pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw and pulled pork platter with baked beans.
    Amy M.

    We got the pulled pork sandwich and pulled pork platter. The pulled pork was very good and they had many different sauces that they make in house that was really good. There was 3 people working in there at the time we went and they were very nice and helpful while trying to figure out what we wanted. It was great to have outdoor seating on a beautiful day like today. I will have to say tho, I wish yall had baked potatoes because I love loaded baked potatoes! Haha! Anyways... Great place to go for some good pork! We will be back for sure! :)

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    Amazing. Everything about it - the food, the service, the people, the atmosphere. Best bbq in SRQ

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    Food was amazing. Ribs were falling off the bone tender... probably best brisket in the area

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    Thank you! Glad you enjoyed our BBQ!

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    Great vibes, great food, great service. This place is amazing. I cannot say enough about this place. A little piece of bbq heaven.

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    Hands down some great BBQ very tender bark was fantastic and don't get me started on sauce. Owners are very friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Smoke & Fire BBQ

    What are the specialties for tonight (Friday 2-6-26)?

    Sorry for the delayed response. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for Friday Night Specials. Thanks for reaching out!

    What are specials tonight?

    Sorry for the long delay. Please follow us on Instagram and Facebook for our weekly Friday Night Specials! This week we are serving an absolutely killer veal tenderloin. A must-try! Crazy melt in your mouth tender and amazing flavors. Hope to… Read more

    How is the Brisket? Is it sold by the pound? How much is it?

    Yes it’s sold by weight too. The Brisket is$12 per half pound. So good was just there for lunch!

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