I usually don't leave reviews but this one is worth it. This place has seriously good service and food. everyone was nice, and the barbecue was amazing. read more

They accommodated a party of 20 with no notice. Our food was perfect and served quickly. They even helped us celebratea special 13th birthday! The setting was nice and allowed us to enjoy each other's company. Smoke on the Water was a perfect location for our softball team kids and families to have dinner together! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Employee Josh gave me a great recommendation and it was phenomenal. We will be returning.

The pulled pork was scrumptious, so tender and flavorful. And plentiful. We need to be able to buy bottles of the BBQ sauce! It's very delicious and different. read more

Went into Smoke on the Water for the first time after seeing the Thursday Prime Rib Special on Facebook.... The staff were friendly and helpful! The sides had big portions. The prime rib was excellent - nice and tender, tick and had a great flavor! The banana pudding was so delicious! My husband loved the taste of the pickles. Can't wait to try their other meats. read more

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Very large space with tables aplenty, a closed-in porch, outdoor seating, and a bar with beer on tap but no stools. The service model is cafeteria line, but it's a hundred times more efficient than any other you've been to. It's very well staffed and that staff is incredibly enthusiastic, friendly, and helpful. Meats are sold by the pound, by the rack, by the combo, and on sandwiches. -- Ribs (on a combo): If you choose a combo (2-, 3-, or 4-meat), you get a half rack. Mine was slightly small on two separate visits. Good bark, a light rub the first time, a heavier rub the second. Sauced without asking (sweet number) the first time, unsauced without asking the second. Very good texture underneath. The meat is tender without being steamy or soggy; it pulls clean off the bone. Really good flavor in the meat, exhibiting the effects of smoke and rub. Oddly, the cross sections looked dry, but the bites all tasted and felt juicy-- better than the photos. Bite for bite, one of the better ribs out there. -- Brisket (on a combo): Tried twice; two large slices of pencil thickness the first time, four slices a little thicker when doubling up (you can do that) the second. Moist throughout and juicy in spots the first time, juicy throughout the second. More good texture, drooping when lifted and not falling apart. Nice easy bite with no mush. Good flavor toward the salty, peppery bark. Very enjoyable. -- Smoked Turkey (half pound): Not much to look at, but flavorful and moist throughout. A little gristle here and there, but not a problem. Probably the best rendition I've had in Massachusetts. Nicely done. -- Pork Belly Burnt Ends (half pound and on a combo): Both times, 3 good sized pieces, roughly the shape of and a little larger than an ice cube. Great bark, great full-on juiciness, great tender bite, great flavor. Far and away the best meat of the first visit, a co-best the second, and the best rendition anywhere of this item too. They offer it with a maple bourbon sauce ladled on; I opted for it on the side for dunking. Glad I did, because I enjoyed it dunked and on its own. This will be ordered on every visit going forward. Beef Rib: This was an à la carte item weighing 1.55 pounds, so a bit over $60. The carver drizzled beef tallow on top before slicing an end rib off the 3-rib rack (you can choose end or center). Good amount of bark, good amount of meat, with different flavor characteristics on each side of the bone (bark side much more crusty, peppery, and salty). Tender and very juicy throughout, with outstanding flavor. Best beef rib I've had northeast of Ridgefield CT. -- Pulled Pork: Ordered à la carte as a half pound. Steamy, with little bark, pink color, or rub flavor. Very turkey-like. The only dud. -- Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage (by the link): Solid item, decent snap to the casing and very good inner flavor and texture (soft but not mushy). Shy of great though: moist throughout, but not full-on juicy like some are, or as dark on the outside. Still one of the better ones and maybe an order-every-time item if with a group-- but à la carte (don't waste a meat allocation on it on a combo). -- House Sausage (by the link): Similar characteristics, minus the heat and cheese. There's flavor, but it's a little too hotdog-like to choose over the jalapeño cheddar version. -- Sides: Mac and Cheese was lacking in the cheese department. Collard greens nicely cooked and nicely flavored--somewhat buttery, somewhat spicy. Potato salad not too wet (that's a good thing) and studded with bacon bits (depends on mood). Coleslaw had an unusual composition (I think broccoli) and some nice flavor (slightly sweet and cilantroey). Rice with peppers special was a surprise hit and surprisingly spicy. Cornbread the cakey kind but not too sweet (that's a good thing), and extremely moist and fresh. As a bonus, when you gather your plates, silverware, and such, there's a condiment bar with cucumber slices and pickled onions-- a nice touch. This place is eager to please. The barbecue is good, the place is comfortable, and I've never seen so many smiles behind the counter putting everyone in a good mood. Heck, they even offer tours of the pits-- maybe next time. I know there'll be more next times. Going with a 4 for now, but this looks like a 5 in the making. read more

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Dine in or out no matter because this bbq was so good!! Tried the beef brisket, house sausage, burnt ends, cream corn, Cole slaw and smashed potatoes! All so good and authentic bbq sauces we so good too. As close to Texas bbq as they come ! read more

Smoke On The Water - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

What went well? The wait staff was friendly. What went poorly? Everything else. The manager thinks he's got a winning restaurant, and anyone that disagrees with him can go to heII. It's a confusing set up. I would say nickel & dime their customers, but that would be underselling it. They make you pay immediately, for everything. I'll have a soda - please pay. I'll have a side of pickles - that's $5, pay now. The sides had decent portions, the meats, were not. The music was blaring so loud, couldn't have a conversation. Other patrons, dining-in and taking out, took umbrage with hidden/exorbitant charges. I truly hope this saves people from having the same experience. read more

Smoke on the Water is a gem. We came because my son loves the Big Pig Mac n'cheese and we keep coming back because of the delicious smoked meats and the fantastic cocktail menu. The signature cocktail (also called Smoke on the Water) is one of my favorites and the presentation is as impressive as it is delicious. Today we came on wing special day and enjoyed 6 wings, Mac n'cheese (of course), banana pudding, tater tots and Harbour Creamery vanilla ice cream. They are also doing a Buy One Get One deal on refrigerated meats. They also have a great non-alcohol drink menu. Everything they do here, they do with quality. read more

Well hot damn! Our experience here was absolutely AMAZING! The staff was quite pleasant upon entering. The food selection is disturbingly mouth watering. The drink menu is perfection. The taste of the food and drinks made me stop talking. That's hard to do. Oh. My. Goodness. We will most definitely be back. It is all so very good. Big love for every single employee. If you are even considering, just do it. You will not be sorry. read more

Amazing all around! Grabbed a late lunch here on the tail end of a weekend trip to the area. Simple concept, cafeteria style ordering. We both got the 2X2 combo, two meats and two sides. Pulled pork and brisket were amazing and decent portions. Brisket had a nice char, flavor and was very tender. Pulled pork was perfect. Sides were Mac and cheese, coleslaw and smashed potatoes. All were very good and great service size. Sweet and tangy, house and a hot sauce were provided on the table along with paper towels. read more

Smoke On The Water - Pulled pork, brisket, mac and cheese, coleslaw, smashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

Wow, what a great lunch we had here. I'm going with a full 5 stars because the manager went out of his way to set us up with a bag of ice for my cooler for all the leftover food we had. We didn't expect to bring food home! What I found unique about this spot was that you could order as much or as little of the meat you want. Tiny portions so you can sample all that is offered, or a half pound of whatever. Also a little different is that it is a cafeteria style setup. You walk and choose what you want and how much, pay for it, and carry to your table. A server then comes by for your alcoholic drinks or anything else you might need. We had Grace, who was just great. The place is new and sparkling clean. Plenty of room to eat in or outside. Unfortunately not a great view outside. This strip of Route 1A isn't anything to look at sadly. We thought the strips of brisket were great, as well as the pulled pork. The ribs were only OK, not quite fall off the bone tender. Smoked turkey was moist and tender. Sides were all hits, potato salad, mac and cheese, collards.... Again super pleasant surprise. Give them a try! read more

This place is fantastic! The food is amazing, the service is friendly, the atmosphere is just right - if you are in the area or even if you are not, you must try Smoke on the Water. My husband, son, and I had a wonderful visit as we were passing through on our way north and it was worth the backtracking we did to get here. One of the owners, Chris, gave us a tour of the "pits" where the magic happens - it was so interesting to see what it takes to make the flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth meats we experienced. Thanks Chris, and thanks to the whole team for a great night! read more

If you're looking for a sign to try Smoke on the Water, this is it. From the moment you walk through the door, you're welcomed like an old friend. The staff takes the time to explain how everything works, walks you through the menu options, and makes you feel genuinely excited about what's about to happen. And trust me--what happens next is worth every calorie. We ordered the mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, tomato cucumber salad, beef brisket, and pork ribs. The verdict? Not a single miss. Every bite was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The brisket was tender, the ribs were phenomenal, the sides held their own, and the cornbread was exactly what good cornbread should be. But let's talk about the mac and cheese for a moment. If loving that mac and cheese is wrong, I don't want to be right. It was hands-down my favorite thing on the table--and that's saying a lot considering everything was a solid 10/10. And then there's Gabby P. (Please emphasize the "P"--she earned it.) Friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely happy to help. She made an already fantastic experience even better. Restaurants can teach service, but kindness and personality like hers can't be trained. She's exactly the kind of person you hope to encounter when dining out. Great food gets people in the door. Great people keep them coming back. Smoke on the Water has both. We'll absolutely be back, and next time, I will not leave without a take home order of mac and cheese. read more

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Some of the best BBQ we've ever had. It is market style, so you order your sides, meat and then you pick your seat and a server comes over to get your drink order. Sophie was an awesome server! We sat outdoors as it was a beautiful day, but plenty of seating inside and outside. Very family friendly as there were several families with littles sitting indoors and outdoors. I would've preferred this drink to be strained because the jalapeños are so small you can suck them up in your straw, but the drink had good flavor. Incredible bbq, staff and atmosphere. Will definitely return! read more

Smoke On The Water - Macaroni and cheese, cornbread, brisket, pulled pork sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

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This BBQ is legit. Every meat, every side dish, every sweet is delicious! I've had BBQ in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio TX, Arizona, Cali, Nebraska and this place is right up there with flavor, moisture, and texture. I came to New England for seafood and found the best BBQ. If you don't support this place, you don't deserve this high-quality BBQ. I would give anything to have this place near my home in Washington State. Make this place a regular stop or you will lose this treasure. I've seen it happen with other BBQ restaurants found in unexpected places. read more

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This is an easy review to write. If you like BBQ and want the best, go here. I've eaten BBQ all over this country, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, mid west, etc, etc. There's some seriously good Q coming from those places. Smoke on the Water is as good if not better than the best Ive had. Look I know BBQ. I had a custom built, gator pit out of Houston, for 15 years. In it I've cooked many ribs, briskets etc. believe me when I tell you their Q is outstanding. My son and I had lunch today. We ordered brisket from the point, pork belly burnt end and jalapeño sausage. The brisket was perfectly cooked, juicy and very tasteful. Who doesn't like pork belly. Their burnt end melted in your mouth. It's not one of the cheapest places so bring a piggy bank. It may cost more but it's well worth it. Oh yeah, service was excellent and very friendly. It's not around the corner for me, but I'm going anyway read more

Best pulled pork we've ever had! Great atmosphere, food, and service! We'll definitely be back!

I got back to Smoke on the Water yesterday since I liked it so much when I went a week and a half ago. This time, I went with my husband and three grands. We did the combo that serves 4-5. The ribs, beef brisket, spicy sausage and pulled pork were all excellent. I didn't love the coleslaw but my husband did. The baked potato salad, mac and cheese, and cream corn were all really good. I HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

The Smoke on the water seems warm and inviting on the outside. The outside fires make it look nice driving by. But it was chilly inside. Walking in with all the different signage and cafe style to be honest makes it confusing. I was told by others before I went that they did not like the cafe style and to be honest I have to agree with this. We got three meats and three sides. The pasta was not bad but strong because it was swimming in dressing. The macaroni and cheese was average did not wow me and I was not a fan of the coleslaw. I really liked the Burnt ends but found the Brisket was dry and cut too thick. Many other places will cut their Brisket thinner so it falls apart easier. Brisket needs to be tender and not so dry. I did not try the Ribs they looked dry but my husband did and said they were not bad. The Corn Bread was very good. The staff was friendly but there were many of them standing around waiting for something to do. When it is a cafe style and help yourself place not sure what that is. A tip jar seems to be confusing to people from what I keep hearing from customers who have been there. read more

Truly the best barbecue I have ever had. I am so pleasantly surprised and so happy that we now have a place like this!! We first went on Father's Day and the energy was so happy I could tell all the locals were over the moon about the food and experience because people were literally saying to our table saying "how great is this??" We even went again the same week!! First off, the cafeteria set up is so fast and easy, no matter how busy it is. All of the workers are so sweet and welcoming, and keep things moving with a smile on their face!! The woman that was cutting the meat was so knowledgeable and helped with our questions. She was really good at guiding what we need for how many people. She also really took her time picking out the best slices for us and even cut the dino meat off the bone so it was easier to eat. When doing so she even said "I really want you all to have a great experience here." We pretty much tried a little bit of everything and I can honestly say (sides included) it was so unbelievably delicious. The meat literally falls off the bone and melts in your mouth and the sides pack a bunch of so many different flavors. I'm a huge fan and will continue spreading the word!!! Thank YOU! read more

Smoke On The Water - The sweet women cutting the meat was giving us samples and so educated on all of their offerings. It was awesome to talk to her! - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

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I had an amazing time at this establishment, the workers Julia and maya were just delightful and even gave us food for a discount! thanks guys. read more

I had an amazing time at this establishment the workers Maya and Julia were just delightful! the food was quite fantastic and the aesthetic here is real country. read more

Gave this place to try on a Wednesday at around 5 o'clock for takeout. Was really intrigued by all the social media posts. I have to say this place was absolutely amazing in terms of the quality and quantity of food. We got the burnt ends, brisket, ribs, and mac & cheese. I have to say anytime in my life that I've ever gotten brisket I've always been incredibly disappointed at how dry and tasteless it was. What they serve here is absolutely amazing, very juicy, tender, a little fatty and cut thicker than anything that I've seen elsewhere. The taste was absolutely amazing. I've never really been a huge barbecue fan, but this is several notches above the rusty can or American barbecue, hate to say it, but there is no comparison. The others are good, but this is spectacular. The one notable thing that I have to believe is probably in other reviews is the price. There is a bit of sticker shock, but it was worth it. read more

Best BBQ I have tasted! The ribs were perfectly cooked! The smashed potatoes were creamy goodness! The mac and cheese was the same, a creamy delight! The brisket was tasty and well cooked! Definitely delicious and worth the trip! Anyone who doesn't like it here probably doesn't like BBQ! read more

Amazing food amazing service , the staff is so kind and helpful the food is out of this world delicious pickle red onion and pickles free on the side So so so good cannot wait to come back ! read more

Smoke On The Water - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, Massachusetts

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Absolutely 100%. Food is amazing. I've had the brisket there twice and I will continue to go back absolutely delicious flavorful nice atmosphere pleasant and friendly. read more

The food is AMAZING. Everything was delicious, my favorite was the brisket. At first it was kind of weird, you get seated, and you can order a drink (cocktail) from the bar or a waitress will get it. A soft drink on the other hand I was told I needed to pay for when I got up to order my food. My husband went to the bar and got me a soda and my happiness returned when I went and ordered my food and the wonderful man serving offered my husband and I a few burnt ends. LET ME TELL YOU THEY WERE FABULOUS. I can't wait to go back. read more

Good BBQ is very hard to find up here in New England. This place is doing it right and I will be coming back. Don't skip the pork belly, sliced brisket, or the cornbread . Sides are done southern style but very light on the seasoning for me. So glad we finally get good BBQ in Salisbury ! read more

Amazing BBQ and a very nice updated restaurant where you can eat in or on the outdoor patio. Service is great and they have a nice selection of drinks as well. The cost might seem a bit high but the whole experience is worth it. They have takeout as well. read more

Extremely busy and overwhelming atmosphere. Very loud. When you first walk in you are standing in line like a cafeteria and have little time to chose what you want to eat. Some sides are offered as an upgrade. Food was ok, not the best i have had. Finding a table was overwhelming as well. You also have to get your own drinks, silverware and condiments. We will not be back. Parking was also a nightmare. read more

Amazing food even on opening weekend. We turned back for it because the smell was so good. The burnt ends are sweet savory desserts. You can get as little or much as you want. 2 people 5 meats and 2 sides for $65 with tip! Going to stop by for drinks next week cause these look delicious. See photo. read more

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delicious food! Chopped Brisket, smoked Turkey, mac n cheese and corn bread! delish!

I was Born and raised in TX, when I moved to New England I've been looking for anything close to the BBQ I know back home. Do yourself a favor and get to smoke on the water ASAP. read more

On the pricey side. I know meat costs are extremely expensive now. But 34$ for a slice of brisket 3 burnt ends and a spare rib with minimal meat on it. The collard greens were salty and totally gross. The staff(meat lady) needs an attitude adjustment as customers are more important than you! Not worthy of a repeat! read more

As we entered the restaurant, Josh noticed a retired teacher from his high school who was my companion for dinner. His smile and welcoming lit up the room. He was courteous and friendly. Josh carefully took our meat orders individually while explaining what to do as it was our first visit. The food was delicious but in the process it is even nicer to be greeted by a former student who is out in the working world. read more

I had a chopped brisket sandwich and a side of mac and cheese. Both were so good. Josh did an awesome job making the sandwich - I can't wait to go back for more. The customer service was unmatched! read more

Delicious!!! Brisket moist, smoked to perfection. Tasty sides. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Definitely go back.

Incredible bbq. The brisket is elite. Service is phenomenal. Really nice and helpful staff! Highly highly recommend.

I was really hoping this restaurant would be as good as Smokey Bones or Goody Coles but was a bit disappointed. Great Staff and the food was good, nothing to write home about as far as barbecue goes and I've been to quite a few in Massachusetts, Florida and Texas. It's my favorite type of food. We got the 3X3 which is a basic offering at every barbecue I've been to, however it usually averages between 35-38 with a beverage, everywhere I've been. We had the brisket, ribs and pulled pork, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and corn bread. This place charged us $85.00 with one soft drink. I was floored. We could have had a lobster dinner for that price. Pork is not expensive. This restaurant is charging more than double than all the other restaurants. We were just at Goody Coles last week so even with hyperinflation, this is what other restaurants are charging. I would say we got more coleslaw and mashed potatoes but that's not what people are going there for. The meat was not as tasty as Goody Coles or Brisky's in Florida which in my opinion is one of the best and it wasn't as tender although it wasn't tough. I'd say Smoke on the Water is average food at an exceptionally high price point. We won't be going again. In this day and age, people are looking for good food at a reasonable price, not double what their competitors are charging. The place was packed so apparently people don't mind wasting their money on an average meal but then again, there aren't many barbeque restaurants in the immeidate area so it's really a captured audience. This is barbecue at fine dining prices. Make it make sense. read more