The food has gone downhill here. Ribs were tougher than I remembered...and food temps , what the frick! I ordered a 3 meat plate and only one of the meats was hot. Brisket cold. I'm an older woman but I can still tell the temperature - that brisket wasn't even microwaved!!! Hush puppies and chicken came warm but ribs and brisket not so much. read more

Smokehaus - Cold brisket some ribs chicken etc. food temps not consistent and ribs tough - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

Consistently great BBQ for dine-in and frequent takeout, especially with their $1 Wing Wednesdays. Best in nice weather to sit and eat outside, but even eating inside is good especially with 8 beer taps and additional can options. read more

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Wait, a DOLLAR per chicken wing keeps me coming back? Yes, I frequently visit on Wing Wednesday to take advantage of their discounted wings down to $1/each. Now usually, I wouldn't consider a dollar per wing as a discount, I would expect perhaps fifty cents. These wings really shine when you eat-in. The wings are meaty and are perfectly cooked with a juicy interior. They do lose some of their juiciness if you take them home with you, so I highly recommend eating them at the restaurant. Thankfully service is quick and they will be on your table in no time. Another thing to try are all of their sauces, they may sound odd, but you can have them on a single wing if you just want to sample it for a future order. So far I like them all, though Dusted keeps me coming back. There is a bar and six tables indoors that can each take 4 people. I haven't yet sat outside, but that is also an option. read more

Had to come to New Hampshire for Work & Saw this place on the drive in. So I decided to give this place a try on Wed. dollar wing day & Half off some of the beers. The service was great, The atmosphere & Vibe was cool, It seemed like it was a busy local BBQ Joint because they were almost out of meat at like 2 o'clock. I ordered 16pc wings & all sauces were under $20 bucks. Wings had good Smokey flavor. The wings were nice size. The only thing lacking was maybe a little seasoning on The all smoke or naked wing. Everything else was great though...!! Thanks for the great service, a great affordable lunch, I'll have to come back for the barbecue next time...! Thanks again Guys...!!! read more

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This place was amazing! When i got there the inside was nice, felt tidy and organized for some reason, i ordered then 3 minutes later i got my food. I got mac and cheese along with fries, pulled pork and brisket, over all great tasting food and amazing service. read more

Over-the-counter operation with a few tables and a decent beer selection. Burnt Ends (special): Cubes, sauced, could still sample ring peeking through. Noticeable smoke ring, very tender, though more of a stewing-in-the-sauce tender. Enjoyable enough. Hog Wings: Pork but pretty much chicken breast texture if it were somewhat more tender and juicy. Good size. Ribs: Menu says babybacks, but these were spares (not that there's anything wrong with that). Rub felt and tasted like Shake and Bake. Definitely fresh, moderately moist to juicy, but very stiff. Brisket: Cut in really small pieces, some very pale. Taste was better than it looked. Felt fresh, again moderately moist to juicy, but nothing remarkable. Very faint flavor. Fries A: Hand-cut, fresh, potatoey. Best part of the meal; only the proliferation of small pieces kept them from a straight A. Coleslaw: Creamy to a fault. Imagine mixing three parts Market Basket coleslaw (which is already too mayoey) with one part vanilla yogurt. Collard Greens: Very soft, kind of watery, yet decent enough flavor with some tartness and heat. read more

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We have been wanting to visit this restaurant for quite awhile now and today we finally got a chance. We really liked that the sauce was on the tables and that they had so many different ones to choose from. We thought the prices here were very reasonable and the guy atvthe counter was extremely patient and helpful, answering all of our questions. Between us we ordered pulled pork, ribs, chicken and sides of beans and Cole slaw and cornbread as well as hand cut fries. We sat at a table in the middle of the restaurant. It's a fairly small dining room with a casual and cozy feel. The portions were big and the saices great! The ribs were great on their own, no sauce needed. The rest of the meats were good, too. We still have a favorite place but this is definitely one of the best BBQ restaurants around! read more

Smokehaus - Pulled pork. Chicken, ribs - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

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It looks like a take-out spot from the outside but surprisingly they have a good selection of beer. Each table has plenty of paper towels and an assortment of sauces. I must say I sampled all and liked all of them. The service was friendly, the prices were good, and the portions were HUGE. We ordered the three meat plate with half chicken breast, pulled pork, and brisket. The food came out within a reasonable amount of time but mostly everything was just warm/not hot. This was disappointing considering it was a Saturday at 5 pm. I did not care for the chicken breast although it was moist/tender. The brisket had decent flavor but was dry. The pulled pork was the favorite; a bit light on flavor but moist, tender, and I liked getting some of the charred bits. The sides were good besides the mac and cheese which had no real cheese flavor. I'm not sure what cheese sauce they are using (definitely not homemade) but honestly Kraft would be better. On the other hand, the fries were perfection and very addicting. The coleslaw was also very good; just a bit on the watery side. I would not be opposed to coming back if I was in the area, read more

Excellent service. Schnitzel sandwich was great. Fries excellent. Very busy Thursday and food was ready very quick despite being told it might take a little longer because it is prepared fresh. Had brisket here before and that's great as well. read more

They ripped me off. $36.00 of a small serving each oflean brisket and chicken. They need to do better than just offer leftover scraps for these prices. read more

Smokehaus - Lean brisket and some chicken. - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

11/1/2025 4:30pm visit by my wife and I. We ate in the restaurant. My wife ordered a one meat platter: brisket, beans, fries, corn bread. I ordered a two meat platter: brisket, ribs, fries, mac&cheese, corn bread. Let me get to the kind of negatives first. It was cold in the dining room. Corn bread was cold and tasted like it just came from fridge. My wife's Budlite beer was flat. Now the positives! Meats were sensational!!!! The best either of us has had in a very long time. The meats were so tender you did not need a knife. Fries were phenomenal! I asked how they cook them and the woman behind the counter said in peanut oil. The price for the above items, plus a bottle of Pepsi, was around $60. Way better than KC's rib shack in Manchester. read more

Stoked to find smoked meats. We ordered the 3 meat + 2 sides Pulled pork and 2 brisket portions (both lean and moist). Very tasty Mac n cheese solid collard greens. good, some heat. Cornbread. Really good! Need more than 1. Tempted to get the brisket chili, but I was too full. Sad Sauces were good Bathroom was clean Customer service was lacking, but I hear that's the normal in NH. Lol read more

Smokehaus - Entrance - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

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I have very high BBQ standards, having eaten many a mean at places like Terry Blacks and Franklins. It wouldn't be fair to measure New England against the likes of those, so my standard here is Goody Coles. Smokehaus has been on my to do list for many years, recommended by some friends from that area. Today I finally made the journey from the seacoast, picking up another BBQ buddy along the way. He ordered the brisket sandwich, Cole slaw and their $2 sample rib bites. I ordered 1/2 lb of brisket, the rib bites and Mac and cheese. We both agreed the brisket was dry and lacking in smoke flavor. It was OK but really needed a sauce, where good brisket can stand on its own without a sauce. The ribs... I don't get it. They absolutely drowned these in a powder seasoning. Biting into a rib was like pouring seasoning from a Meat Church bottle directly into my mouth. Couldn't taste the pork, and they were basically inedible. The Mac and cheese was on the thin side and relatively flavorless. My buddy however reports the Cole slaw was excellent, so there's that. It was a beautiful day for a drive, checked off something that's been on my to do for years. But the food was "mid" at beat (as my kids would say). Sorry, Smokehaus. read more

Stopped here on my way home from Keene and was glad I did! As someone who enjoys making their barbecue at home I don't always go out for it. But the food was great, the service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance was fun, a little smaller but this is exactly what I expect when I think of a barbecue spot in this area! I have no complaints and will defiantly swing in next time I am in the area! read more

Smokehaus - Hush puppies, brisket, pulled chicken, street corn - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

Absolutely loved the 1/2 rack of ribs with mac and cheese with baked beans. The food was awesome and portions were good. read more

Smokehaus - Mac and Cheese and Baked Beans - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

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Had BBQ here it was really good. We enjoyed the wings and brisket the macaroni and baked beans were good. This would be fun with the warmer weather. Thanks guys! read more

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Stopped here for a weekday lunch. Small bbq place on the side of the road, and it was packed. We ordered the three meat platter with brisket, pulled pork and pulled chicken, and it comes with two sides, so we got baked beans and Mac n cheese. Absolutely fantastic! Two of us shared the platter, and it was still too much food. This is a dry bbq, not a saucy one. But the meat is tender and flavorful with just the right amount of smoke. The pork was my favorite. Well, actually, maybe the baked beans are my favorite - lots of pulled pork in them along with that sweet molasses. I'd have been happy if that was all I ate! Highly recommend, but it's so popular, be prepared that you might have to take it to go. read more

Smokehaus - Three meat platter - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

Four of us had a fantastic meal here yesterday. The ribs, brisket, and pulled chick were each tender, moist, and delicious. The sauces are distinctive and varied. We all agreed the coleslaw was some of the best we've ever tasted. Fries were crispy, tasty, and not oily. The portions were decent. For such a small place, there is a good beer selection on tap. Service was prompt and friendly. The interior is small, simple, and clean. read more

Smokehaus - Ribs and brisket - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

I'm never going to Mac's ever again. Best brisket I've ever had. Everything was great!

Deep South born and raised critique. It wasn't bad but it also was not even close to being authentic in anyway, for this Deep South girl. We had the pork which was all that was left on Sat 4/25/2020 I would not eat here again due to the lack of technical skill in the meat, sides and sauce. The sauce is very thin and more like a watery dressing nothing like a traditional BBQ sauce. We tried the sweet and spicy. Eh. The spicy rates strongly of cayenne or chili powder. The viscosity was eh. There wasn't a complex flavor profile. Same for the sweet. The smoked pork I enjoy is one that has a signature ratio of wood to create a taste that lends to a delicious flavor that is so good-sauce would not even be needed. This meat was bland and wasn't good enough to enjoy without sauce. But the sauce wasn't formulated well enough to boost that flavor of the meat. The collard greens were vegetarian they were tasty for not being made accurately to Deep South standards. If people are going to a smokehouse, there is no expectation for vegetarian options. This dish has to be made with drippings or don't bother. To counter the lack of flavor, heat (red pepper) was added to the greens to make up for the lack of bacon drippings and pork morsels. It was tasty but be advised it will be spicy in a good way but that is NOT how greens are to be presented. The al dente texture was perfect at least. A very funny thing- they serve the BBQ with a slice of sourdough. People that bread will never be seen in any BBQ place south of the Mason Dixon. Chef-you throw on a slice of Texas Toast or a slice of white sandwich bread is all we use most of the time. If I want my pork on a slice of bread-it cannot fold perfectly like white sandwich bread allows for. Sourdough is not acceptable, corn bread as a sub-YES. On the flip side, the hush puppies were on point. An advantage to the greens was that there was about 2/3 liquid left after I ate my greens. This is called pot liquor and you can dunk your puppies in them. But puppies don't go with BBQ-they go with fried fish fry dinners Anyways, the creamed corn is nothing like it is made down South. It is a thick texture like oatmeal. This place served corn chowder as "creamed corn". It was canned kernel corn in heavy cream. Cream corn is corn that has been creamed meaning puréed. If it were me, I would post photos on the web site. Remember folks the 5 star is by Northerners ranking it-doesn't equal a qualifier southerner reviewing it. I gave it a 3 because it was terrible but it also wasn't terrible. It was edible. My advice to the owner-serve the sides that actually go with BBQ. Don't just willy nilly pick sides that you can make. This is a whole wrap around experience. Think about that as you plan your menu. Start with not adding sourdough bread to the meals. read more

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Been back here a few times and I finally got their ribs. I just gotta say that they changed up their game quite a bit and I'm comfortable saying they do an amazing job. Still asking customers what type of brisket they want is awesome. Yes I still think people should get a mix but hey sometimes you don't want the fat. They even have a cute sign at the counter now that is something like "Fat is delicious" or something. The Ribs are Awesome! Great savory sweet rub. Excellent texture and Smokey flavored pork. And this is the only place I've ever seen do a semi pre-cut on the ribs. More often than not you just get the rack as is and you have to cut the ribs yourself. I still prefer fully pre-cut ribs but something tells me there's a science behind this half pre-cut stuff. Smoked chicken was cooked perfectly, Nice and tender and juicy. Smoky chicken rub was great on the skin and the skin wasn't overly crispy either. The sauces were amazing too. When I first reviewed them I said that their gold sauce was straight up mustard, And I do remember that it was I wasn't making that up. But now it's a real nice mix of that honey and mustard and brown sugar taste. Obviously home made too. And they have what sure as hell looks and tastes like an Alabama white but for some reason they call it " Chicken paste" .... Idk, but it was delicious. And I couldn't make it out on the label or find it anywhere online but I think they have one called lightning. Sort of urban style one may be a little more mild, Still really good though. The brisket beans there are really really good too. Sort of mild chili powder flavor to them but still relatively sweet. The mac & cheese I still have issues with because it's still just pasta with some cheese goop. But hey, Lots of other side options to choose from and they are putting in a lot of work to make them all. Okay... these "Usta" fries are going to be the death of me. Cheese sauce, Thousand island, beef broth caramelized onions and bacon bits all over fresh made French fries .... Dear lord! I think I'll skip the bits next time though, I don't really like the toughness of them. Excellent BBQ read more

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Our first time at the Smoke Haus was phenomenal! Delicious BBQ, really friendly staff, and great atmosphere. We had a brisket sandwich and a 2 meet platter. This place did not disappoint and we will be back! read more

Smokehaus - Brisket Sandwich with Cole Slaw - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

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Top notch BBQ , I was very pleased with my choices of Point brisket and pulled pork. Sides were about average, but the brisket was easily the star of the show. read more

Great pulled pork sandwich and brisket Mac n cheese. Lots of parking. Seating for about 18. Prices are pretty good.

So, I was in NH for a month and this was right up the street from where I was housesitting. So good I went back twice!! Their "Justa/Usta"(sp) fries are insanely delicious and yeah, I ate them as a meal :) Their pulled pork sandwiches are so tender. Loved the sauce options - - really liked the mustard-y tasting one, had some good zing going on! Wish I'd have known about the Fried Bread pudding . . will definitely give that a go next time I'm in the area. Well worth the drive read more

Pulled pork was excellent. Brisket medium. Collard greens outstanding. They only have burnt ends sporadically. Not fancy (it's a bbq place, shouldn't be fancy). A bit cold inside (please turn off the ceiling fans). I'd give it another half star if I could. read more

The pulled pork sandwiches are awesome! The meat was so tender! Definitely will be going again. read more

I relocated to NH recently, and my wife and I are from the South and want to find good barbecue. I saw a lot of supportive comments for Smokehaus on Facebook and on this site, and drove an hour after work last night (Friday at 5) to pick up brisket and ribs and bring home. First of all, it's a cute place - it feels like a barbecue place and a place that I'd like to stop by driving around on a Saturday afternoon for a bite and beer. I felt service should have been faster for my order as it wasn't that busy...30 minutes to cut food that's been in the smoker all day. The sides were decent...tried the beans, hush puppies, collard greens and Mac. The biggest disappointment was the meat - ordered a full rack of ribs and half pound of lean brisket. It was overcooked...way overcooked. My wife pushed the ribs away after having two and commented that they were "drier than a popcorn fart". They've got great sauces, but sauce can't regenerate a mummy. My recommendation to the owners is to take them out of the smoker earlier, and do whatever can be done to keep moisture in the meat. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! I was so impressed by this place. My family and I got a 3 meat plate, along with 2 additional sides and children's tenders. Everything was incredible. Hot, fresh and surprisingly fast despite the afternoon crowd for lunch! The Lil Spicy sauce was my favorite sauce hands down but every sauce was delicious. The staff members were awesome as well. Helpful, knowledgeable and genuinely polite. I'll definitely be back! read more

As a Texan there are few places I've found in NH that compare to what I am used to calling "good BBQ" but I heard this place was good and it did not disappoint. I had a brisket sandwich with a mix of lean and fatty/moist meat and a side of fries and Mac n cheese. My husband had the same but the cream corn and my friend got ribs and hush puppies. Everyone was thrilled with their meals. I thought the brisket was flavorful and moist and I enjoyed the BBQ sauce options. My friend said the ribs were some of the best she'd ever had and enjoyed the sweet flavor or the rub. My husband also loved his brisket and especially liked the cream corn- which I tasted and really liked as well. The venue itself is small but the decor is well done and provides a comfortable rustic feel. The service was fast, friendly, and gracious. I enjoyed the vibe, the yummy smell, and the food and will most definitely be back to try something else! read more

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As I have come to realize in the north east, good BBQ is hard to come by. Sure, you can smoke some meat and slap some sauce on it, but the true essence of BBQ is getting everything just right, no matter the meat. Smokehaus, in my humble opinion, is the best BBQ you can get in New England, let alone New Hampshire. The meats have always been spot on. Everything is juicy, smoked just right, and with a portion that gets you your money worth. Each member of the staff knows their stuff; even the little things like offering fatty or non fatty brisket goes to show an attention to detail and quality you'd miss at other locations. Their sides are always pleasant and perfectly portioned to leave you full when you've finished. The sauces here are varied, delicious, and when they try to represent the various regional sauces of the south, they get it right. None of that "Memphis" sauce or "true texas" selling point stuff here folks, only the real deal. Unfortunately for everyone else serving BBQ around New England they'll have to compare to Smokehaus and I readily await anyone else who can go toe to toe with this food. read more

Traveling home from the holidays we were starving when we stumbled across the smokehaus. The food came out so fast. The chef started working on our sandwiches before our orders were even in the machine. Once we got our food all you could hear at our table was "mmmmm's". It was all delicious! Will definitely plan on stopping by next time we are passing through. read more

I've eaten here twice & the last month. The meats are good as are the sides. Good draft beer selection as well. Staff is accommodating & friendly. Only complaint would be the sauce containers which were kind of grubby & off putting when you are eating with your hands and have to grab one of them! read more

Food is consistently delicious LOVE their brisket. Owner takes pride in what he serves. Highly recommend read more

Wow a hidden gem!!! We drove by this little place and out of curiosity turned around to try it. The ribs were tender juicy and so flavorful finger licking good. I gave it four stars instead of five because I do think that the way that it is organized to order is not that great, there are some tables in the middle and the line wraps around the people sitting down enjoying their meal. Just a small detail that will definitely not deter me from enjoying their delicious food. read more

Smokehaus - Smokehouse Near Me - Amherst, New Hampshire

Maybe it was just a bad day... Decided to go to this BBQ place in Amherst, and was really looking forward to it as it has been good in the past. Sadly today was very disappointing. One of the orders was incorrect, with the wrong type of meat. The brisket chili was soupy and some pieces were chewy and others fatty. Just not very tasty. The ribs, pulled pork and brisket all lacked flavor, including smoke! Chicken was the best of the meats that we ordered. It's really a shame. The place was really busy but maybe that's the reason the quality of bbq has declined. That said, I will try them again, hoping today was just a bad day. read more

Less than a week later, I decided to go a little after they just opened. The parking lot and restaurant was PACKED! But these guys are professionals, and just quickly AND accurately took everyone's order. Finally got the Dino Beef Short Rib and it was better than I remembered! As I told other diners, the short rib is HUGE, fall of the bone filled with tender, juicy fat! You can also opt for fries on the side for an additional fee. I barely finished it and have to say that this is one of those EASY 5 Star reviews! read more

Got a take out order and was charged $7 in fees that showed up on my credit card but were not disclosed at the time of purchase. Also the food was not great, especially for the hefty price. Won't be going back. read more

We live locally and have been trying to eat at this place for ages. 90% of the time we try to go it's closed. We drive by often and it's almost always closed but worse than that I've walked in the door three times now thinking it was open and we'd finally be able to try it and walked out. First time I went in in 2021 it was 6pm the flag was out and when I went inside the staff informed me they were closed. The second time I crossed the door it was noontime and they said the food wasn't warm yet. Today we went and they told us they were sold out of pulled pork and since my sweetie has a weakness for pulled pork and that's why we went we left. (Pulled pork is pretty much 50% of the menu) I know restaurants are getting hit hard after Covid with labor shortages and I hate leaving negative reviews, but I would try another business model because it shouldn't be this difficult to go to your establishment. You will go out of business if you don't make a change. read more

Really great, I'd always wanted to go as I live in Amherst and love bbq. I ordered a wide variety that included ribs, hog wings, wings, smoked pulled chicken and pork, Mac n chz, coleslaw, beans, and cornbread. The pulled pork and chicken were excellent, very moist. The hog wings were awesome, crispy and succulent but very mild tasting without sauce. The wings were also really good but could've used seasoning. The ribs were ok but they were definitely more of a "chew" off the bone than "fall" off the bone and I prefer the latter. The sides were all really good, I'd order them all again and be happy. I got their sweet sauce and I think what they call lightning sauce, both were excellent. Overall I chose 4 stars instead of 5 due to a lack of seasoning/rub (you'll really need sauce) and they were out of brisket and several other items (I got the last few ribs, it was 430pm on a Sunday, so maybe they were winding down.) But I'll be back and would/have recommended it. read more