I went here last night with six other friends. Service was very good and food prices reasonable. I shared the taster platter with a friend and we were not disappointed. It had an array of chicken wings ribs brisket and two chicken sliders. Wow the food tasted amazing. My favorite element of the dish was the chicken wings. So I know what ill be getting here next time . Also watch out for the beer prices as we got pale ale in a bottle and they were six euro each. We didnt realise this until the bill came. But all in all great place to meet up with a few friends and enjoy some american bbq it was positive comments from all of us read more

Smokin Bones - Barbeque Near Me - Dublin 2, D

It might be too much meat for me at the end of a work day But it didn't make me disappointed. Their chicken wing is a must try! I'm not a fan of BBQ but this place is worth to remember. Considering the location and quality of food, the price is worth it. read more

Smokin Bones - Baby ribs and chicken wings with oriental source - Barbeque Near Me - Dublin 2, D

Not impressed with this restraunt. Food isn't too bad but the restraunt itself is an uncomfortable environment. Cold, noisy and simply strange - we asked the waiter could we sit somewhere else as sitting by the door was too cold, but we moved to the back where it was equally chilled. I ended up sitting with my jacket on, the waiter spotted this and avoided asking me if everything was ok (most likely because staff can't help due to limited budget and necessary cutbacks owner has taken). That said, waiter wasn't much help but was still friendly and hospitable. In the end, couldnt tolerate the chill and the loud music bursting from the speakers, we left and decided to pay by card. Paying by card didn't even work as the system they had setup was suffering from network errors causing timeouts during payment process. Nothing seemed to go right and we decided we won't be back again in a hurry if at all. read more

RUN....DON'T WALK...This is "NOT" BBQ !!!! The Chicken Caesar salad was half right....it had chicken but wasn't even close to what a Caesar Salad is. The dressing was more like mayonnaise that anything resembling a salad type dressing let alone a Caesar dressing. And what Caesar Salad has tomatoes and no cheese. The beef brisket was over BBQ sauced to mask the lack of beef taste or alleged seasoning. The onion rings were thin, over cooked and a poor excuse for a side dish. However, the beans, mixed with Pull Pork was a some what passable, nearly, good dish...sadly the only good thing in this dining experience. The ribs, when cut, disintegrated off the bone... no lie. The taste was so poor, I wasn't sure what type of animal they came from. Of course the waitress botched my order and her vailed pleasantries was as phony as the food. Imitating an American fare is more putting off that they pretend to serve good food but is really a pathetic front for a niche that does not compare to the poorest quality US BBQ joint. Send your chef and manager to the US to learn what a "real" rib joint fare taste like. If your from the US, avoid this place, guaranteed you'll be as disappointed as I was. Do they deserve a "zero"... you betcha.... read more

Smokin Bones - It's suppose to be Onion Rings - Barbeque Near Me - Dublin 2, D

When my friends and I walked into this place we were a bit skeptical to say the least. The waitress was nice and patient as we discussed foods as there were 2 vegetarians in our group. We all agreed that we were pleasantly surprised by how good the food tasted. Mashed potatoes was heavenly. The side salad was better than most salads I've ever had. The dressing was so good...no idea what it was. The French fries and sweet potato fries were yummy. No complaints about the food here. This place is a gem. Don't be put off by appearances. read more

Smokin Bones - Vegetarian options - Barbeque Near Me - Dublin 2, D

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Texture is everything for me. I got the combo plate, 2 meats and 2 sides. I got the chicken and the beef brisket with corn on the cob and mash. The meats were over cooked and dry. I hate dry meat. The texture killed the pretty good flavor that they had. The white mustard or mayo sauce it came on was really good and Flavorful and sides were good but the meats! The texture was too dry made me take off two stars. Plus paid like 18eur for it so I expected more but still would come back. Overall good place to drop by if you're hungry and need to grab a last minute bite. read more

It smelled great and the staff was VERY friendly. The brisket was dry and the ribs lacked smoked flavor. The onion rings are very good. Although none of us got a burger we saw them being cooked and prepped, they looked Devine. It was an okay experience and I can't say I would seek it out, but I would not avoid it either. I don't think it is a bad choice but not a 5 star choice either. read more

Had ribs & it was nice Service was efficient & friendly. Cool casual place. This place is way better than Pitt Bro's (in my opinion) Seatings here are definitely more private. Not seating on top of people. Will go again for sure. read more

Amazing ribs, sauces, side dishes, service, and good prices. This restaurant is a little gem in the busy Temple Bar area of Dublin. You can already smell the smoked meat when you enter the restaurant. read more

Smokin Bones - Exceptionally nice selection of local beers. - Barbeque Near Me - Dublin 2, D

Absolutely amazing environment with a great staff! Had a couple of Guinness's and listened to the music.

Coming from Dallas Texas I wasn't expecting to eat barbecue in Dublin. Am I glad I stopped in, I ate the skyscraper burger and was thoroughly impressed! Mac n cheese is very solid and the feckin hot fries are very hot but very good! Very solid spot, highly recommend! read more

Ate in Smokin' Bones last night with two friends on Dealrush vouchers for barbeque combos (choice of 2 meats and 2 sides). We may as well get it out of the way first, barbeque is now pretty much ubiquitous in Dublin, pulled pork is as common as a hang and cheese sambo these days, you can find it in some variation on nearly every menu in the city. I've eaten at the more well-known BBQ establishments in the city and enjoyed them all to a certain extent, some seem to carry off the 'long and slow' comfort-food fare with more pizazz than the others and I have to say that Smokin' Bones would limp in last on my list of places to eat BBQ in Dublin. Décor is a simple affair with leather booths, smaller tables and bottles of regular, spicy and mustard BBQ sauce on the tables, along with rolls of kitchen towel to wipe down greasy mitts and mugs. Service was good and prompt, the waiter was a genial type of guy and very friendly. Being restricted by the voucher to ordering two of four meat options that are usually served as sandwiches - smoked chicken, sausage, brisket or (you guessed it) pulled pork, I opted for the chicken and sausage with sides of mac 'n' cheese and onion rings. The chicken and sausage were both a little on the dry side and I had to put a liberal amount of BBQ sauce on them (which, I have to say was most excellent but more on that later). The chicken which was served shredded and mixed with lettuce, could be nice as a sandwich filling perhaps but wasn't great on its own. I also found two pieces of bone in the mix which I wasn't best pleased with. The sausage was tasty but again on the dry side, I did like the caramelised onion that came with it though, it added a nice depth of flavour. As for the sides - the onion rings were soggy and greasy, definitely among the worst I've had, while the mac 'n' cheese was a nice creamy little dish jazzed up by a nice sprinkling of cayenne pepper. We decided to try the desserts as we noticed that they were all house-made, we opted for one of each option - the brownie was the best, warm and gooey and sinfully sweet, it was the perfect chocolate hit. The Oreo dessert came in a sweet little jar and was also very good, the topping was light and creamy. Least favoured among the three of us was the cheesecake - it was baked and had a stodgy, heavy consistency and a bit of an odd aftertaste. The desserts were only €4 a pop so definitely worth getting anyway for that price! And now, back to the sauce... I was at the BBQ festival in Herbert Park last summer and the most popular stand by a long mile was the Smokin' Bones stall that had major queues for its ribs all day. They were a US based company and their ribs were to die for, rich and sticky, they fell off the bone and were the highlight of the day for me, so much so that I bought jars of their BBQ sauce to bring home with me. It was only after I'd finished the meal that I realised I recognised the logos on the sauces on the table and the penny dropped... the stall and the restaurant were one and the same. This was really baffling to me as the difference between the quality of the barbequed meats I'd just eaten and the epic ribs served up at the festival was poles apart! Perhaps then , it was a case of ordering the wrong thing, I will have to go back to see if their ribs stand up to the ones I'd had the pleasure of eating last summer. Until then, I'll have to stick to my guns and say there are far better options close-by to satisfy any BBQ hankerings! read more

If you want good BBQ in Dublin, this is your place! Great pulled pork sandwiches here, and the french fries are excellent. Everything was nice and hot, and it was obvious the chef here is a man of 'attention to detail'. Artsy BBQ, I gotta' say. read more

Bought a Groupon for Smokin Bones: the deal was two burgers and two fries, I don't remember the exact price but it was a good deal. We were served right away (at a busy time on a weekend in Temple Bar!), food was exactly as the deal specified, and it was fast. I ordered the Feckin' Hot burger, and let me tell you, it was feckin' hot! I have a high spicy tolerance but I don't think I could taste for about 15 minutes afterward. It was a great burger and exactly what I wanted! Would definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

Second time ordering. Woulda been raving about the food but the delivery is shocking. Avoid if you can. Was told 45-1hr and now it's coming up on 2 hrs . Rang around 9-10 times and the phone just rang out. Finally got through and was told "delivery man should be there hold on I'll ring you back "That was 10 mins ago. So now I am waiting nearly two hours. Food good ,customer service was so so appallingly bad. read more

Not busy, took order from another table and ignored me. Just left in a huff.

On our last night in Dublin, we decided to treat ourselves to some good old fashion BBQ and this place delivered! I got a pitt master burger with a side of mac and cheese with beans PLUS the mashed potatoes and there was not a single bite that went to waste. Everyone enjoyed their meals and their sides. The service was also friendly and quick, considering we didn't have a reservation. Just a lovely place to get BBQ sauce all over yourself and not feel guilty :) read more

Avoid. Avoid. Avoid. Terrible value. Small portions for a big price. 20 squids for 2 and a half pieces of beef and a side of oversweet corn bread and bachelors beans. 15 squids for an admittedly tasty burger. However a 90 MINUTE wait for something that is gone in 5 minutes is poor. Pitt Bros has nothing to fear... read more

This is my favourite bbq place in Dublin. Gorgeous pulled pork sandwiches and brisket plates. Mac and cheese also highly recommended. Staff v friendly and helpful. I keep going back! read more

Food was not as impressive as my first time. I was more disappointed with the fact that we felt rushed.

Good value. .. They do feed you! Very good staff. Quality of meat is ok given the price. Brisket was not tender. Great beans. Not a real smoke taste from brisket. Nice slaw. read more

On a recent trip to Dublin I found myself craving mac and cheese (I know, I know... how Irish! -_- But the brain/stomach/taste buds wants what the brain/stomach/taste buds wants...) therefore, like the fanatic Yelper I am when abroad, I searched for places that served the aforementioned mac and cheese, tossed the metaphorical coin in the air and chose one. Boy, was that nail hit hard on the head! Short walk from the overly touristy area (which I always run away from, because, you know, high concentration of humans), still smacked right in the city center and on a quite busy street. Walked in and immediately felt like I had made a good choice. Feels like a grassroots bbq American diner (trust me, it was a good thing). Massive roll of paper towels on each table cause they know this food is best enjoyed when you're playing cavemen (cavewomen, cavepeople, use at your own discretion). Our server was an efficient girl whose outfit went along with the whole 50s and 60s diners theme (purposely or not, was great) and who did NOT come over unnecessarily to ask us if we were finding everything okay right after we shoved a bite of our delicious food in our pie holes. I honestly appreciate that. :) I had a gigantic mountain of nachos that I couldn't possibly finish (I so wished though) and a side of the mighty mac and cheese and I was so incredibly happy. My only regret was that we didn't get the chance to go back again and feel bad about our butchered diets. But if I ever return to Dublin, this place will definitely remain on my list. read more

Went in with a voucher and was pretty impressed. They were really accomodating and actually let me make a few supplements to the voucher deal which is rare. Got the lunch special, which was a good value. Loved the sauces. read more

Had lunch here today, ordered shredded chicken bbq burger and nachos with pulled pork. Burger was terrible, the chicken was so dry it was hard to swallow. The nachos had squeezy cheese on it which was terrible. Will not be eating here again! read more

The meat was excellent as were the portion sizes. The sauces aren't great and I found myself choosing to rather go without, which alarms me for a BBQ joint. Novelty bin lids used for a sharing platter were a bit cumbersome. Wait times were quite long. read more

Been here a few times recently too mixed feelings. The pulled pork was fairly dry and under seasoned and the same goes for the pulled smoked chicken sandwich. The burger however was a great surprise! A double burger helped with bacon and cheese barbecued to perfection! Absolutely delicious, a true barbecue burger. The sides were fairly underwhelming standard frozen chips, a very dry and bland Mac and cheese and the coleslaw was just okay. The staff however are appalling, incredibly slow and understaffed. One time I visited there was only one waiter working, servicing the entire packed restaurant waited about 35 minutes to be served. Despite the pulled smoked chicken sandwich option saying it came with a choice of side and bread the waiter didn't give me the option to choose my side or bread, very annoying as I didn't want the frozen chips or bun. We were also never asked if we wanted drinks nor did he come back to ask if we would like to order desert. There is a nice but forced atmosphere in the restaurant and a long galley style layout makes clever use of a very compact location. Quite cramped seating but you can see your food being cooked on the grill which is different. Overall a very average experience. read more

The menu definitely eluded to a better dining experience. The food was edible, for the most part. Between the cold pork sliders and the microwaved mac and cheese was nestled a half rack of pork ribs that tasted as though they were thoroughly smoked with burning paper. I ate most of it as I was hungry but definitely wouldn't return. On another note the server was capable of forgetting items and providing dirty plates as well as asking the couple next to us if they wanted any change from their payment read more