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This spot has really tasty wings! We came specifically to try their lemon pepper wings (both regular and spicy versions). The wings have a very strong smoke flavor from the smoker they are prepared in, and then they have a great texture and crunch from being fried afterwards. The lemon pepper is delicious in both varieties so I highly recommend getting both. The other item to get here is the fried pickles. I haven't had too many fried pickles, but these stand out as being some of my favorite ones. The pickles are thick cut and still have a fresh taste as they are not too fried. And the sauce they give is akin to an aioli or remoulade - flavorful, creamy, and rich. Service is great - we had an excellent server who was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is decent - nothing to comment out. Parking is available in the back (a few dedicated parking spots for the restaurant).
The place is really homey. The server we got was amazing and offers honest opinions and a great vibes. I tried fried pickles for the first time because of her. I love moonshine and the drink I got was tasty and cute. I got the pulled chicken and my date ordered a sandwich. We both left feeling fat and happy. Will be back when I'm in the area. Was a perfect bbq spot and great flavor. Loved that they had season items .
One of my bbq staples! Ambiance is your typical bbq spot so you can be casual. Service is always good, I haven't had a bad experience yet. I usually go with the turkey Rubinstein sandwich but I was craving Brisket so today I ordered the brisket sandwich "Jacked Up" and ya'll it was everything I needed to fulfill my craving. Buttery, moist & fatty, the Texas toast for the sandwich is just chefs kiss. We had tenders and Mac for the table and it was decent, but not beating their sandwiches. They're fire!
My husband has been on this brisket kick for a while now. We decided to visit Smokejack BBQ, Service was nice and pleasant, the menu was simple. The atmosphere was cool. The food was delicious and my husband could not stop talking about how good it was. We ordered some type of sampler plate. I think it was called Holy Trinity. It had sausage, ribs, brisket and toast. I enjoyed the sausage the most. One was spicy and the other was like cheddar. My husband was so happy about the brisket we ended up coming back the next day. The brisket was flavorful, fall off the bone tender and just all around good flavor. Smokejack seems to be the only place so far that we have found that can cook a good brisket. Because he is on this kick we have visited many bbq restaurants in our area but none are a match to Smokejack. Everytime we are in the Alpharetta area we HAVE to make time for Smokejack. I think my husband said the restaurant has won some awards for their bbq. The sides were just ok, but the meat is the bomb. Good job Smokejack and you have a patron for life.
I went to Smokejack BBQ and ordered the Holy Trinity ($36), which comes with a 1/2 rack of pork ribs, ¼ lb brisket, two smoked sausage links (one Cajun, one jalapeño cheddar), pickled onions & jalapeños, Texas toast, and four sides. We also added an order of fried pickles for $7. The pork ribs were dry-rubbed with a nice bark and a smoky flavor that came through well. While they weren't falling-off-the-bone tender, they still had a good chew and a solid smoke profile. They leaned a little dry, but were flavorful enough that sauce wasn't absolutely necessary. The sausages were solid. The Cajun link had a good snap with a mild spice, and the jalapeño cheddar was juicy with just enough heat and melted cheese throughout. Definitely one of the better parts of the platter. The Texas toast was just okay--tasted like regular toast. No special seasoning or buttery flavor, so it didn't really stand out. For sides, my partner and I chose: Mac & Cheese (4/5): Creamy and comforting. Mashed Sweet Potatoes (5/5): The best side of the night--smooth, flavorful, and well-balanced. Brunswick Stew (2/5): Underwhelming and didn't really hit for me. French Fries (2/5): Pretty standard and forgettable. Now for the highlight: the fried pickles. These were the star of the night--crispy, well-seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Easily top five fried pickles I've ever had. One important note: once you order them, finish them. They do not hold up as leftovers. I tried air-frying them the next day and they were soggy and lost all their appeal. Our server, Caleb D, was kind and attentive at first. He checked on us three times and made sure everything was okay. However, I did notice a shift after I tipped 20% ($9.27). The friendliness seemed to disappear almost immediately--he walked away so quickly that I couldn't finish my sentence. I was trying to ask for a to-go box for my leftovers, but didn't get the chance. When he came back with the paper receipt, my partner ended up asking instead. Overall, Smokejack BBQ offers generous portions and some strong menu items. While a few sides and service consistency could use improvement, the sausages, sweet potatoes, and especially those fried pickles make it a place I'd consider returning to.
Located in downtown Alpharetta. Fun location and vibes here. Lots of staple bbq options on the menu from Texas to Carolina style. The service is pretty good and they do give decent recommendations if you're unsure what to get. The special platters are probably your best way to get a little bit of everything. The serving size is a lot so you better come hungry or you can share as well. Good food overall. Definitely worth checking out. read more
2 years ago
We hadn't been to Smokejack in ages, but we decided to stop in on a whim last week and it was lovely! We sat on their pet-friendly front patio, and our server, Sophie, was kind and attentive. The front patio is small and plain, but has a great view of the city green space! We ordered the pulled chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, Brunswick stew, and my husband got their special which was a chicken finger sandwich. We also ordered plain chicken for our dog. It was all good, and the prices were really reasonable compared to some other downtown Alpharetta spots ($10 for a pulled chicken sandwich is great!) We need to visit this place more frequently because it was delicious & a great value. read more
2 years ago
Ordered 32oz of meat takeout, but the bag felt light. Weighed it when I got home and the burnt ends box was light. It wasn't short by much, but why take the chance. I'm sure the food tastes fine. It smells solid. This certainly left a bad taste in my mouth, though. Glad it was a gift certificate and we will spend the rest eventually, but not in any rush. Update: brisket was a little too fatty for my taste. Although burnt ends are typically dry, I had to throw a few of them away. The ones with moisture were very good though. City bbqs beans still the best, these were a 5/10. read more
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Dave F.
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The waitstaff was so so friendly and helpful with recommendations and checking back as needed. It's so rare these days to have excellent waitstaff - what a bright spot! This place is located in the heart of main st Alpharetta and easy to find. I was lucky to grab street parking out front. I noticed there are some small parking lots close by too. The blueberry moonshine was a highlight for me. Delish! read more
1 year ago
$-$$ Smells delicious in here. JJ is our server and he seems very relaxed and attentive, although he tried to upsell us on food, that we would never have finished. It seemed he was almost disappointed when we only order nachos with our drinks. We ordered the nachos with brisket and the food was served hot and there was plenty of nachos to share with another person. We actually had some left over and we were both full! I had an IPA, which was quite delicious and my friend, Melody, had a moonshine infused drink, which she thought was very good. There was to be plenty of seating, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Parking is always a little "iffy" in Alpharetta, so expect to walk to this venue. read more
2 years ago
We stopped in here for lunch based on the reviews. We sat outside and had a friendly server for our duration who even gave us some recommendations based on what is a popular order. As you can see from the pictures, we tried a lot of different items, and they were tasty. The fried pickles were not as amazing as some of the other food, though. This is a score to eat at if you happen to be in the area. read more
2 years ago
Food was really good . The place is clean open and big .. they do offer outside sitting . They have non alcoholic beverages as well as alcohol beverages... the service was fast friendly would definitely come here again ... read more
Really good smoked bbq food. Everything was good even down to their sides !! I ordered take out & my food was still hot I love how they give you the options of half lean & half marble (it's like best of both worlds). The brisket and burnt ends were delicious. Everything here is moderately priced & worth it. The food wasn't too overwhelming but it was a bit in the greasy side. I would definitely come back here for a nice cheat meal day! read more
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Dave F.
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2 years ago
We got the Texas Holy Trinity combo for takeout, for the sides we chose potato salad, mac&cheese, corn cheese, and coleslaw. it was busssinnnn ‼‼‼‼ read more
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2 years ago
The food was super delicious. For me to be picky about BBQ food this is probably hands down the best Southern BBQ food in all of Atlanta. The server was very attentive. We had a party of 23 people and food came out fast and server was nice. She made my first experience welcoming. I'll definitely be back again! Our party had a room to ourselves so they do host for big parties. Definitely worth trying out if you are in the area. Now I don't have pictures of the ribs but the ribs were tender and juicy and came right off the bones without getting meat stuck in your teeth. The sausages was very tasty so much flavorful than any other sausage I ever had. When you choose a side I definitely recommend the collar greens read more
I really loved the Barbeque at Smokejack BBQ and am so glad we came here. I'm visiting from St. Louis and heard how good the BBQ is at Smokehouse and have to agree that it's topnotch. On a Wednesday night it was no problem getting a table for the family and I and were promptly waited on and served their delicious BBQ. I ordered the Flipping Good Pig Out plate and had a half rack of ribs and 1/2 pound of burnt ends as well as an extra jalapeño and cheese sausage link thrown in as if that wasn't enough already and sneaked in a nibble of my brother's brisket that tasted incredible and will get next time for su. It wasn't easy to finish all that but I managed but sacrificed my side dishes to do so but are enough to last a full day, it was so filling. I can't wait to go back and this restaurant is at attractive one in downtown Alpharetta, GA. read more
2 years ago
An absolutely amazing place. We got a great spot and people here are so cool. We got fried pickles and they are so good! This is my first time having them and for sure want to have them next time. We are a big group and we all ordered different things. They are all delicious and cool. I think the chicken thighs were the best, my pork ribs with sausage follows by, and the Cobb salads being my third. The burger was a bit too greasy. But when I heated up the leftover the next day, it was a lot better. The service is here cool too, people are fast and obliging. We have old people in our group and they were accommodating us and got us a bigger table. I will try here another time for other dishes. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
A group of coworkers from the local office I was visiting and I came to Smokejack BBQ for lunch. We made reservations as we were a party of about 10. We were sat down and got our drink orders as well as brought us a plate of their chips and salsa. I looked through the menu and was presented with a lot of options I wanted to try. I love barbecue, and I was told by everyone that Smokejack is the best in the area. Although the ribs were tempting, I was in a suit as I had presentation/class to teach so I decided to go for the safer route. Well, safer in that I was trying to avoid a mishap. I went with pulled pork, smoked sausage, baked beans and fries. My coworkers were right! This place makes great barbecue. The fries were nice and crunchy, the baked beans were flavorful, but the meat was special. The smoked sausage was perfect! The pulled pork was flavorful and delicious! The whole time we were talking and enjoying ourselves in here! Wonderful experience! I highly recommend Smokejacks! read more
Our family came on a Sat night at 6:30. The entire area was bustling and when we arrived, they said it'd be a 30 min wait. I then asked if we could sit outside and there was no wait for it! Not sure why everyone wanted to sit inside since the weather was nice outside. Ordered the Holy Trinity with the dry rub and a beef brisket plate. Though there were four of us, we don't generally eat a lot, so it was enough food for all of us. The ribs with dry rub was excellent. You have the option of getting the ribs with their sauce, but since they have the same sauce on the table, it's better to get it with the dry rub. We got the mix of marbled and lean for the brisket and it was tasty as well. Stephanie did a great job serving us and stopped by our table several times to make sure we're OK. Glad we stopped by here for dinner. We enjoyed the food and service as well as the sidewalk ambiance. read more
3 years ago
Another delicious meal at smokejack with our favorite waitress Stephanie. You can't go wrong with their delicious wings to start. Always a great meal here. read more
2 years ago
My family and I moved here from Austin Tx about 8 months ago. We have struggled to find bbq anything even close to tX bbq since we came here. We tried a few locations but sadly they just don't even come close... until we ate at Smokejack BBQ! This place has it going on!! It is in down town Alpharetta and the parking is jacked! It is truly hard to find a spot. But once you do and you step out of the car a truly heavenly smell will draw you right into the location. Haven't smelled bbq like that since leaving Texas! We walked in sat down and decided to try it all! We started with the fried pickles... as Mr Texas says: "they were slap your mama good!" Fried just right with a little heat dusted over them... they were great! For the main meal we got Cajun and jalapeño cheddar sausage, brisket, pulled pork, ribs and the sides of fries, mac n cheese, a cucumber salad and some kind of seasonal veggie. Everything was drop dead fantastic... accept the veggies. The pulled pork was juicy and tender, the brisket was sooo very tasty, the sausages were good but the cheddar jalapeño was "ohhhh My GODDIE tooooo Darn HOTTIE!!" Good!! Even the fries were perfect... thin with a crispy outside... just the way God intended fries to be! We are saved!! There is good BBQ in Atlanta!! read more
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Jaime E.
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Outstanding! I live in Arizona, so I was excited to get a taste of some true southern BBQ and this place did not disappoint. My friend and I both got the chopped brisket sandwich with a bunch of sides (cucumber salad, Mac and cheese, corn pudding and potato salad). The cucumber salad was a favorite. The brisket was lean and the sandwich was overflowing! The sweet BBQ they have in the table was also so good, we bought a bottle! The service was incredible. Our server, Chris, was so sweet, attentive and the food came out so quick! He said it would take about 8 minutes and he was right on the dot! I would highly recommend to place and can't wait to come back when I'm back in town! read more
2 years ago
I went here for the first time on 9/23/23. I got a 6 piece wings with blue cheese and a Tex Brisket sandwich with cornpudding. The brisket sandwich comes with coleslaw which my bro likes next time maybe he will ride with me if he has free time. The food is good. Award winning I see why. read more
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5 years ago
I have been sitting on this review for more then 2yrs now, I was in the area for a cousins wedding, so what does they rest of the cousins do while she is getting wedding planning stuff done, we go eat, drink and live it up haha. I do come from a fairly large family, 27 first cousins lets just start with that, they all like to eat and definitely like to drink let me breakdown a bit of everything we sampled and how all of it faired deep fried pickles - sliced medium, battered and well seasoned, good option to share order this for group chicken wings - well made, slight crisp outside and tender goodness inside, sauce covered everything beer flight - 4 choices I believe I had the angry orchard cider good for heavy foods, laughing skull, gate city copper ale, brooklyn brown ale, all were good, I do recommend the cider, i'm not much of an ale or ipa person so I can't say yes it was delicious you should order it lol combo plate with these options 2 meats, ribs and burn ends, sides were collared greens, burnt ends I have only had a handful of times but their version was good I would order this again, the baby back ribs were meaty not slim, tender and well flavored this combo dish was just enough considering I sampled other items Chicken tenders and fries for the kids all i kept hearing was nom nom nom Good spot to go to with several people, ate here precovid so everything was share share share, haven't been back since so I can't tell you now it is now food **** price $$ service **** very helpful staff when you have kids with your party they are very accomodating ambiance **** clean, loud, fun read more
3 years ago
Smokejack is one of my favorites in Downtown Alpharetta! The Cubano Pork sandwich is DELICIOUS and their sauces are hard to beat. Decent local beer selections on tap and a pretty broad BBQ menu makes this place a must-stop for anyone looking to grub in Downtown Alpharetta! read more
WOOOOOW was this place good! I've been to Austin to some bbq places that have hour and hours worth of lines to get food and this place was way better by far! The brisket was so tender and juicy! I've never had brisket that good. And the bbq chicken was so soft and juicy as well. Mac and cheese was amazing and so was the mashed sweet potatoes! Everything was just so good. And to top it all off the banana pudding was exceptional! Just everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back already and I just left. Also as a huge plus, service was sooo fast. We had just ordered and 5 minutes later the food was out and ready for us to enjoy. Parking was street parking read more
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Ordered the brisket sandwich and it was absolutely amazing it melted with flavor in my mouth! Service was great ! And the bar was very clean! I received everything in my to go order and was happy they serve blue moon beer! I highly recommend this place read more
1 year ago
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Dave F.
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2 years ago
Overall, super disappointing ugh Wings: They weren't bad. They didn't really taste smoked but the sauce was delish. Pork rinds: Really good! Nice seasoning and most were light and not super crunchy like you would find elsewhere. That's about where the good ends.... Ribs: Crazy dry ugh and the flavor tasted weird like beef jerky Brisket: The crust was amazing but again, crazy dry like wtf?? Burnt ends: these may have been the worst. Hard as a rock and tasted like charcoal gross Sides were terrible! Mac and cheese had a nice texture but were flavorless. The corn would have been good but it was like it sat under a heat lamp for 48hrs. The collards were insanely sweet and zero flavor of pork like the menu reads. The beans were literally a bowl of flavored water and psycho spicy. Terrible Oh and the sauces. Just no. I hate doing this but this place kinda sucked. I am hoping it was an off day but I probably won't try it again. You really can't find good bbq in the Alpharetta area read more
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Dave F.
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The burnt ends were probably the best I've ever had anywhere. No joke this place doesn't look very fancy but they know how to smoke meat. We loved it thanks Smokejack barbecue staff for making Alpharetta better place. Your service was amazing. read more
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29 S Main St
Alpharetta, GA 30009
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