Greeted by Shabrun who was delightful! I got a bbq brisket chopped sandwich. Melt in your mouth on a buttery bun and the sauce to die for. Also spoke with LD, the owner, and told him how much I enjoyed the bbq and the friendly folks! They also have a buffet that looks scrumptious and I'll be trying that next ! read more

Buffet is definitely the way to go! There is a good selection and for a buffet the food is fresh and hot. The chicken strips and cabbage were definite stand outs as well as the pillowy soft rolls that come out in baskets routinely. One thing to note with the buffet is that the brisket, ribs, pulled pork are not included in the meat selections. read more

Smoke Monkey - Two 2 Meat Plate with Mac & Cheese and cabbage - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

I want to talk about the Ambiance first because that's what got my attention. I love how it's inviting. It's definitely a place to go if you're craving BBQ. There's plenty of seating inside and outside. There's also private area for events/parties. The back area reminds me of when my family throws a backyard BBQ. I love it. You can mix and mingle with all the people. The food was good. There wasn't anything specific in the menu with a wow factor but it was good enough. A very fun and entertaining place to be with family. read more

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Highly recommend! Great food, great atmosphere, great time. The owner LD personally came up to the table making everyone feel like a special guest. We will definitely be back! See you next time LD and staff read more

Smoke Monkey - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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It was my first time coming, I wanted to go to a good BBQ place nearby in the Eastern Dallas area and came across Smoke Monkey on TikTok. I saw LD when I was inside and I recognized him. He said "hey man let me hook you up with something on me". He brought out my mom and I some ribs for free and they were very good. We talked with him for a bit and he was awesome and I would go out of my way to come back again. The place was nice as well and I could tell it gets popping when it's later at night. Very cool place and very nice staff, LD was the highlight. read more

Absolutely amazing food with excellent service! We had the baked potatoes tonight with Brisket, and the portion size was huge! It could definitely feed 2 people. The peach cobbler and ice cream are complementary for dine-in and are so good!! Also the Apple dessert dish... 10/10! And the rolls... freshly baked, and they taste homemade. Everything was absolutely fantastic. Shout out to Christy who made our dinner out so special. We will definitely be a repeat customer from now on! read more

Smoke Monkey - Peach Cobbler - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Amazingggg! Everything about our experience was fantastic. The catfish, the ribs, the shrimp. EVERYTHING was delicious and their service and atmosphere was top tier. Will definitely be going back. Shout out to Mrs Christy for the delicious cinnamon rolls with blueberries read more

THIS PLACE 100000000000 STARS IF I COULD FOOD WAS GREAT ! Service was amazing. Me and my wife rolled out this place we were so dang full. Really give this place a try ! read more

Went here while I am visiting family in Texas! I'm from California so I definitely had to try BBQ and this place didn't disappoint! First of all the ambience was great! Lots of space and super chill and relaxing! The service was incredible. The bartender was so funny and sweet! My friend mentioned one day she has to try catfish cause she never has and he was shocked and went to grab a free piece for her to try! So nice! We ate so good and I highly recommend the food read more

Smoke Monkey - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

This place is a hidden gem! Today was cold and it was sleeting. We had to go check on a property in Forney because of the winter storm. We passed Smoke Monkey on the way there, and decided to stop and get a bite on the way back. The place is large. The staff is very friendly and helpful! The lady that helped us at the register and she bagged our food when we were done, I forgot her name, but she went above and beyond for us. The food is delicious. I didn't realize how much I had ordered since they were cooking the fried foods to order because of the weather and lack of business on this particular day. The wet Nashville chicken, fried shrimp, and okra were very good! The baked beans and dirty rice were delicious as well. I'm from Mississippi and we are serious about our sweet tea, but their sweet tea was on point! I'll definitely go back, especially when crawfish season starts! Thank yall for being open on this cold a dreary day. read more

Food is excellent but why so stingy on the bbq sauce. I specifically asked for extra sauce. I ordered a 3 meat platter and a 1/2 pound of pulled pork. They gave me one small cup of sauce....why you gotta do me like that read more

Food and staff were friendly. Kids had lots to do inside and outside. Place for the whole family

This is one of those places that you definitely have to visit and live the experience. They have cajun buffet Fridays and Saturdays and every single item was really good. Their specialty of course is BBQ, we only tried the ribs and the sausage, both were delicious. Service, atmosphere, and prices are really good. Did I mention that they also have full bar and live music? Do your self a favor a go visit them. read more

Smoke Monkey - All the food is really good! - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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If you want to try real Texas barbecue, this is a great spot. These people really know what they're doing. No matter what you like you can try any meat and you won't regret it. It's a huge place so you can come with a big party and still have room to stretch out and enjoy yourself. And if you come on a nicer day, you can sit outside and there's even a playground for the kids. read more

Food was amazingly delicious! There were 8 of us in the party and everyone loved what they ordered. The fresh rolls were the cherry on top. Service was great. Everyone was very friendly. The ony thing that could've made it better was a little background music. read more

This place gets 5 'slap your momma' and 2 'hey Susan!'--it's that good. The food's insane, the vibes are on point, and the service? Straight-up southern hospitality. Do yourself a favor and pull up hungry! read more

Perfect place to wind down, enjoy great music and food. The BBQ is the best I've had. Ribs are fall off the bone, potato salad is by far the best I've had, sausage is delicious. We had a great time with family and friends and everyone loved the food. read more

Service was extremely welcoming. Plus the food was even better!!! Had the tender and juicy brisket and fall-off-the-bone ribs with the potato salad and green beans all the flavors were awesome. Came with two of the softest biscuits. No pictures cause I just had to enjoy it. I will be dreaming of this place! read more

My first visit ever to smoke monkey was to try out their buy-one-get-one free chicken fried steak on a stormy Thursday evening. we were a little worried walking in as there was no one else around Including staff. We thought they were closed and we were just about to walk out when someone came up out of the back to take our order. Now usually this kind of condition spells disaster for a good meal but I'm glad we waited as the meal was Top Notch, my chicken fried steak was cooked perfectly and delicious, their dinner rolls are divine, to say the least and the best part is included with the chicken fried steak dinner comes unlimited sides. now a normal person would probably try two or three but just short of the salad bar I tried every side they had including, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, potato salad, Texas-style chili, corn, and coleslaw. they even had ice cream although I did not partake in this delectable dessert. Needless to say, I left more than full and was super pleased with everything that I ate. one more Awesome thing I would like to mention about smoke monkey is that they actually have daily specials, too often these days restaurants claim to have specials but are just a clever way of marketing their regular menu items. but not smoke monkey, in my opinion, their specials are specials and dang good ones too. If you've never been I recommend two things, one go hungry and two They're setup is a little different and if you've never been you're not going to know how everything works, for Example we weren't sure what was included with the unlimited sides So I recommend just asking at the front counter while you're ordering your meal To set your mind at ease *Poor *Decent *Good *Great *Best *JLFoodie Certified Food. Best Service. Great Cleanliness. Good Consistency. Great Variety. Great Value. Great read more

Smoke Monkey - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Have to update my review here because this place is very disappointing now. This place DOES NOT sell bbq anymore. I overheard someone asking a worker or manager why do they not sell bbq. They came back and said it's too expensive. So now they only have a buffet, which is full of random stuff, but no bbq. The buffet has some good stuff on it, but the fact that they had some good bbq and now can't afford it is again disappointing. They still have a good vibe outside with the music stage and playground, but I probably won't be back unless they start selling bbq again. read more

Smoke Monkey - Outdoor seating - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Food was pretty good, they lost our order so we had to wait about 30 minutes for them to figure it out but they gave us a free dessert to go along with it which turned out to be pretty good in the end, just wished that it would've been faster read more

I have Been wanting to try this place. When we walked in just got stared at no hello or anything we did not know you ordered up front. No help the front girl didn't seem like she wanted us to order from the menu suggested we eat the buffet. Everything was sold out she said. The bathroom was disgusting me & my son walked in & right out. read more

I wanted to love this place. Awesome atmosphere potential with no one even pret to take care of it. Crawfish cook was seemingly drunk, screaming obscenities and throwing things around. The common community area was littered with what seemed like days of trash, bathrooms were in worse condition with overflowing garbage and vomit on the floor. The fly laden buffet had dry, oxidized tops to the veggies. sucks because this place looks like it could be awesome. it lacks minimal managemen. read more

Absolutely filthiest eating establishment I've ever entered. Food was disgusting and tasted like day old food and we went at opening. Place is literally falling apart and not maintained. This place used to be good, we won't be back. Hope this places closes before someone gets very sick. Cool concept of a place if someone managed it. read more

Rustic deliciousness Reopened after a big remodel and the Cajun food buffet was delicious. Lots of choices and tasty fried catfish. Really nice night to sit out under the stars. read more

Smoke Monkey - Variety of tasty items from the Cajun buffet - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

Fantastic food. Would and could easily eat here if you live in dfw. Huge place with tons of entertainment but the food is fantastic.

If you're looking for a true Texas BBQ experience, Smoke Monkey BBQ in Rockwall is the place to be! From the moment we arrived, the service was top-notch. We were greeted with a smile, and the staff took the time to explain the menu, including the day's specials, desserts, and everything included in the All You Can Eat buffet. Their attention to detail and friendly demeanor really made the experience that much better. The ambiance is perfect for a laid-back BBQ joint. There's a large outdoor seating area that's ideal for enjoying the Texas weather especially if you have a lot of people accompanying you, complete with a playground for the kids, making it great for families. On weekends, they even have live music, which adds a fun, lively vibe to the whole place. As for the food, my wife ordered the chopped brisket sandwich meal, and it was incredible! The brisket was so tender and smoky, with just the right amount of sauce to complement the flavor. It was so much brisket we could have asked for a second set of buns to made another sandwich! It came with a side, and she chose the mac and cheese which was delicious! But what really stood out was the All You Can Eat buffet. It was a feast! The buffet had everything hot and fresh -- fried catfish, Nashville hot chicken tenders and regular chicken tenders, fried shrimp, Cajun pasta, gumbo, fried okra, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, french fries, green beans, potato salad - a whole wide variety of sides! Additionally, they even had a fully stocked salad bar with several dressings and toppings to choose from for a lighter option. To top it off, they had a soft serve machine with vanilla, chocolate, and swirled ice cream. Also the most delicious Texas cobbler for dessert. It felt like a never-ending supply of comfort food, and everything was hot and freshly cooked to perfection. And here's the kicker--the cost was super affordable. We ordered the chopped brisket sandwich meal and the All You Can Eat buffet meal, and together, it was around $40! For such high-quality BBQ and the variety offered, it was an absolute steal. Smoke Monkey BBQ truly has it all: amazing food, a welcoming atmosphere, fantastic service, and great value. Whether you're coming for a quick bite or a leisurely meal with friends and family, I can't recommend it enough. We will definitely be back! read more

Came to an event and arrived at 6:30pm. Stood in line and ordered 2 potato bowls with brisket. We got a number assigned and took it to our table. Looked forward to it. 30 minutes later, we still did not have our food. I went back through the line and said "can you tell me how long it will take to get order number 13?" The man at the chopping block picked up our ticket and said "we are out of potatoes". I said, "but I ordered 30 minutes ago, can I get something else?" I ordered ribs, beans and potato salad and the said "should I wait here?", the waitress said "no, I'll bring it to you". So, I went back to the event. 30 min later, still no food. I go back in and look at the waitress and she starts to tell me sorry. I said "just give me my money back, It's been an hour. Please send the manager out to my table". Still waiting on the manger to come out. Very sad read more

We came across this place while we were driving around Rockwall and are so glad that we stopped here to grab lunch. At the time they had a buffet that looked pretty good so we all decided to get it. The sides were probably some of the best sides I've ever had from a barbecue restaurant as well as the pulled pork. They have a huge outdoor area as well as a kids playground. Overall 10/10!! read more

Great place for large groups of friends to gather. Large buffet! Inside is air conditioned outside has live music!

We waited 30 min in line to be told you were sold out of everything.,at 7PM on a Saturday night! Was this bad planning or what? Even if you had sold out of some things you should let your patrons in line know so they don't waste their time waiting around! read more

Great chipped brisket and their Mac n cheese is so delicious. Yummy little cherry pies for the sweet tooth.

We dropped in on a Friday night and found the all you can eat buffet! Fried fish and shrimp, plus all sorts of sides, gumbo and cobbler for dessert. Everything was delicious! My husband also tried the pork ribs and said they were good, too. The main dining room has lots of tables and a bar, along with a stage for a live band. There is even more seating outside, and a playground for kids. We will definitely be back! read more

Neat place with a relaxing outdoor country space outside with a stage and games. The food was very good, and maybe some of the best chicken I have ever had. Pork and beef were both very good also. But... service was VERY VERY slow, from start to finish. The line to place an order was ridiculously slow with only one person to ring a very long line of people up. Then it took way too long for the food to be brought out. And, if you are wanting some alcohol, get ready to wait again, in a different line. Not only is the person making the drinks SLOW, they are over priced for the little cup they serve a $10 margarita in. I "might" return for some meat, but I won't wait in line for 15 minuets for an over priced tiny drink again. read more

We absolutely love going to Smoke Monkey for lunch or dinner. During Crawfish season, March thru late April, they have amazing mud bugs. You can order mild or spicy, that's up to you. They include corn and potatoes as well. They are $7.99/lb.There are several buffets during the week from Catfish to Mexican, starting at $15. Served with all the great sides. The food is always hot, fresh and delicious. The buffet is well stocked with wonderful options, tasty veggies and including cobblers for dessert. On any given day you'll find the parking lot full. And on those cool nights, there's always outdoor live entertainment. The bands that play weekly are great! The weekends are packed with folks, inside and outside enjoying the Sun. Kid and dog friendly for sure. Dogs outside only Get there early before they sell out. Once it's gone, their done. read more

Smoke Monkey - 2lbs of crawfish - Barbeque Near Me - Rockwall, Texas

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Best BBQ bargain in the county! A 3-Meat plate with rolls and 2 sides is only $15!! The 2-Meat Plate is $1 less, and the food is great! Let's face it; most Texans know how to BBQ. I've eaten nasty BBQ in other states, but almost all TX BBQ is tasty. So when you find a bargain like this, on good TX BBQ, you need to jump on it!! Plenty of onsite parking. Bring a big group, because they have gigantic tables inside; some are 18' long! Outdoor play area for kids, outdoor tables for adults, and indoor tables for bad weather. The staff is super friendly. After you're bloated on the tasty BBQ, get a pie for dessert! Either regular pie, or small Fried Pies. We loved the small fried pies, and on Sunday they are only $1! If the pies were served warm, and they had a full bar - it eould be 5 star perfection! read more

We drove by Smoke Monkey on a little tour we were in the area and stopped in for lunch. I ordered the jalapeño sausage sandwich. The amount of sausage they give is a lot but the casing was super tuff and not much heat in the meat and the bun was soaked in butter. The place is cool with a lot to look at and a great outdoor eating area. My wife ordered the pulled pork which was dry and not very flavorful and her bun was also soaked in butter. She did like the Mac and cheese though. We ordered a couple of mini pies before we left and my wife said there was not enough fruit in it and dry. read more

Not what it used to be. Ordered several items to go. Got home and realized that they forgot the dessert. Called them the next day, and they acted as if they couldn't care less.what we did get was mediocre at best. Never going back. read more

Came here for my mom birthday and what a disappointment..... over priced for food that is not good at all. We got the brisket and buffet catfish. The brisket was so dry tough and cold it was as if they just opened a Walmart pack of meat. The catfish was all bread no actual fish at all. The sides were good that was the only thing that was decent. The cashier was also was overloaded as we were trying to order she got inturppted about 5 times and it wasn't a "I'm sorry give me one moment" she just started talking back to the employees while we were talking to her. I get there's lots of "fires" to put out in the service industry but customer service always comes first if you want to keep your customer. I'm never going back. Overpriced,bad customer service, poor food quality read more

Had a family meetup for the holidays and it was a great space for everyone. BBQ plates, fried fish and the buffet meant everyone got something they liked. The outdoor play area was great as the younger kids all enjoyed playing outdoors while the adults were able to sit and talk for several hours without any interruptions. read more