My wife and I were passing through Beatty and stopped for dinner here on a Thursday night around 6pm. After a hot afternoon of desert driving, I was looking forward to a nice cold beer with some BBQ. The menu has lots of options but we zeroed in on the seniors special with a brisket sandwich. It comes with a side and a drink for a nice price. My wife opted for Mac and cheese while I selected the baked beans. They had a nice selection of beers in cans and bottles including a Lagunitas IPA. Our orders came out in no time on small metal trays with pickled onions and pickles. The sandwiches were yummy with a decent portion of meat. The mac and cheese was the highlight with the jalapeños giving it a little kick. For dessert, I couldn't resist their banana pudding. It was soupier than I would have liked but breaking up the nilla wafers into it helped in that department. The dining room was creatively decorated with small barrel hanging lights and large weather vane ceiling fans. Service was great and super friendly. All in all, we had a very enjoyable meal. read more

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We had a bit of an issue getting waited on but once we got that settled, everything went smoothly. We had a brisket sandwich with mac & cheese and pulled pork sandwich with mac & cheese. The sandwiches supposedly came with half a pound of meat, but to us it seemed like there was more than half a pound. Ordering the mac & cheese was overkill. We had way much too much to eat. I will say that the jalapeño mac & cheese really had no jalapeño flavor at all. We ate outside because it was a nice night and it was just pleasant to enjoy our meal there. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Pulled pork sandwich with jalapeño mac & cheese - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

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All good bbq spots are NOT cheap so it often feels like a risk to try a new spot. Even if the food is good (not great), it can feel like a bust because of the expense. Smokin Js Barbecue is not that place. Everything was on point! Pretty perfect actually. Tremendous food and a tremendous value. Do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

Perpetually bad vibes and negativity here. They also charge +5% for Togo orders for some reason. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - To Go up charge?! - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

Lots of seating both inside and outside, fantastic bbq, and fast if a bit cranky service. Definitely the best dinner option in the area! The brisket sandwich was delicious as was the jalapeno Mac and cheese. So good!! read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Brisket sandwich with a side of jalapeno Mac and cheese - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

The food was barely edible, I ate maybe three bites of the brisket nachos. I was excited for the Banana Pudding, and it was less tasteful than mashed bananas you would feed a baby. The cashier took a call while ringing us up and wandered away while others were in line to order. Ambiance wasn't really a thing either. Perhaps it's a favorite of locals but I was not impressed in the slightest for $64.00, the food should have cost perhaps $30.00 for the quality. read more

The food was delicious. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection and the bbq sauce was great. The service however was awful. I really co sided leaving but we were passing through and hungry. The lady at the counter didn't smile, didn't answer our questions and when my husband asked about the sides she pointed to the counter. He read them off and she assumed without clarify that we wanted all the sides. The food was pricy to begin with so when I looked at the charge it made sense when our food came........she ordered all the sides and that is not what we asked for. Such great bbq but horrible service and because of that we will probably not stop there again. read more

Delish!!!! Stopped in for take away as we were camping in Beatty, NV. What a great find! The pulled pork was so flavorful, the jalapeño mac n Cheese had just the right amount of kick and the beans were smoky and had bits of meat. The coleslaw was creamy with piece of pineapple. A true delight. The restaurant is clean and open. Outdoor seating available-we were trying to get back to the RV park before rain hit so we took it to go. The order counter had a sign that said wait times may be a bit long due to staffing issues-but we felt like it was standard time and the staff was lovely read more

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This is the perfect place to stop for dinner if you're making a day trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley national park!! We love the t Mac and cheese because it isn't spicy. The brisket sandwich is delicious. Our friends got pulled pork and said it was the perfect blend of sweet and savory. There is outdoor seating and clean bathrooms, what more could you need? read more

Not much of getting in remote and tiny Beatty so this was it for us. The baked beans were different and very good. Brisket is good. I didn't like the ribs as it's too salty. And the Mac and cheese were below average. The place had a steady crowd on a Saturday night though. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Ribs and Mac and cheese aren't good.Ribs were salty.The brisket and baked beans were very good. - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

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Driving through and the Bartender and server said fuck me and answered the phone and made me wait 20 minutes just to put an order in so I just decided to leave. I don't have 40 minutes to wait for a female to take my food order. read more

The best mac n cheese I've ever had!! We stopped here for dinner on a Sunday night during a fun weekend trip to Death Valley. We arrived 35 minutes before closing time, and because the service was so fast, we were able to make it out on time! We ordered the brisket bomb sandwich, the pulled pork sandwich, jalapeno cheddar sausages, and their homemade banana pudding for dessert. The banana pudding tasted exactly like banana cream pie! In general, the portions were generous. Only wish the ribs were a little bit cheaper, or we would have tried them too. Staff was all super friendly. Restrooms were clean. Interior of the restaurant was very country-esque, no frills and casual. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - brisket bomb sandwich (front) - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

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The food is fabulous and the prices are reasonable. The lady at the counter is very helpful.

Good food but they kinda rush you to finish and leave. A bit pricey. Ribs world be my recommendation.

Came in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. A lot of times places near national parks take advantage of being one of the few games in town. This place still had great food and a good place to sit and eat it. Glad I made the choice to stop read more

We had the salad with brisket as well as the Special burger for the day - combo brisket, rib, pulled pork which came with some pickles. The brisket was perfect - tender and succulent. Fast and friendly service. Super clean toilets. And ample parking. read more

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There aren't many dining options in Beatty, but this spot is by far one of the best. My boyfriend and I were in town for four days, and we loved the food here so much that we came back for dinner twice. Both times, we ordered a pound of brisket to share, along with baked beans and mac and cheese. The brisket was perfectly smoked and incredibly tender, practically melting in our mouths. The baked beans were full of flavor--though, fair warning, they did leave us feeling a little gassy. And the mac and cheese? So rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. The woman at the counter was so kind and welcoming. She gave us great recommendations and was a pleasure to chat with, making the whole experience even better. The atmosphere inside is warm and cozy, making it the perfect place to unwind after a long day in Death Valley. If you find yourself in the area, I'd highly recommend stopping by for a meal--you won't be disappointed. read more

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Likes: + Enthusiastic, friendly, helpful staff. + Soda machine on the side. + Good amount of indoor seating. + Plenty of restrooms. + Well priced. + Clean, pleasant interior decor. . They open until 8pm. Finish your hike in time! Non-likes: - The tall paper towel dispenser placed at the center of each table blocks your view of your friend sitting across from you. The dispenser should be shorter. - No fruits. - They were out of fries. I had: $9.99 Salad + $2.25 Small drink + tax = $13.17 read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - $9.99 Huge salad plate. Healthy - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

Great food. Don't drive by. Stop and have lunch or dinner. Can't say enough about their barbecue. The meat melts in your mouth.

This is an amazing place. The food is outstanding. I got ribs from the senior/kids menu, gluten free. It was smoky, juicy, and fell off the bone. You order at the counter and you take your food to a nice rustic table, indoors or outdoors seating. If you pass this way make sure to stop. read more

Great Brisket, my husband loved the jalapeño Mac n cheese, the homemade banana pudding was not my personal favorite, but I finished it LOVED the outside patio seating! It was a beautiful day. Friendly staff, clean restaurant and and bathrooms. Perfect stop to or from Death Valley. read more

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I drive 60 miles to have delicious BBQ. My favorites are the ribs and pulled pork. Side dishes are unique; creamy cole slaw with pineapple, spicy jalapeño mac and cheese, and flavorful BBQ beans. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Yum yum! - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

We were staying in Beatty for our trip to Death Valley and this was easily the best restaurant! We called in an order for four people and pick-up was about 25 minutes. Service was super friendly at the counter. There's a lot of indoor and patio seating (string lights outdoors was very pretty). The ribs here were the favorite--tender and juicy, and the additional BBQ sauce was tangy. They also gave toast with the different meats so it was more filling. The jalepeño in the mac and cheese provided a nice kick to the creamy sauce, and I loved the corn in it too. We also enjoyed the homemade banana cream pie for dessert. read more

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Great BBQ, I enjoyed the brisket salad, and I love the Homemade Banana Pudding. They have a really nice covered outdoor area, and plenty of cool air indoors since Smokin' J's is located @ The Gateway to Death Valley in Beatty, NV. This place is a great pit stop for refueling hungry miners and desert explorers. Friendly service & quality eats. read more

We had the brisket nachos. They clearly used the dried left over end of the brisket ! Literally could not chew it enough to swallow it . Leather and dry . I had to pick every piece of meat out of my nachos yet paid extra for the meat to be added . Very disappointed read more

roadside bbq can always be a risk, but glad i stopped here, really good brisket and would come again

This place is highly recommended, fantastic food, cold ac and super clean and friendly.

Oh my God, this food is to die for! So juicy, fall off the bone tender with great flavor and excellent service. Beautiful seating outdoors with the warm sun. We stop by every time we go through on our way to Arizona. Looking forward to it on the return trip. You guys rock!! read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

Absolutely delicious!! It was a surprise to find such a gem in the middle of this small town. The charm of the decor and the kind staff were so refreshing after a day of hiking at nearby Death Valley National Park. We tried pretty much every meat and every side, and all of it was top tier. read more

Spent $125 on ribs & sides not counting 15% tip. Ribs were tender & flavorful, beans very good, cole slaw mediocre. My only complaint was the banana pudding which contained no banana's & was just awful to taste. I requested a replacement item & was denied. Be careful if you order because if it's not to your liking they will not even give a replacement item. I will not purchase from their business again. read more

I've passed this place many times ... this time I tried it and so glad I did.. the meat on the ribs was so tender and tasty..I also liked the macaroni.. it had corn in it made it really good and pickles and pickled cabbage too yum.. I'll be back read more

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How could we have missed this place since we'd driven through Beatty so many times? This place is absolutely the best. Not being able to decide what to order but knew we were here for the brisket, we ordered a pound of brisket to split along with beans and the coleslaw. The food here is fabulous. The brisket was so tasty, tender and moist. We've had a lot of brisket and some places hide the flavor with sauce. No need to hide the flavor here and the sauce is up to you. I like it that way. The brisket was perfectly cooked!! The beans and coleslaw were also delicious. Loved the touch of a little pineapple in the coleslaw. There were several different types of beans in the beans we ordered and it was very good too. The person at the counter was friendly and very efficient. Next time we travel through this town, we know where we're going to fill up on barbecue. Excellent place. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Excellent brisket, beans and coleslaw. - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

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There's really not that many dining options in Beatty, but Smokin J's delivers quality bbq at a reasonable price that doesn't try to upcharge tourists. We came here hungry after a long day in Death Valley. They close at 8, and only does takeout after 7:45. I ordered a brisket sandwich while my partner ordered half a pound of brisket and half a pound of slow cooked pork. This was honestly a lot of food, and we had leftovers for a meal the next day. The brisket was cooked well with a distinct bark. My only complaint is that the sandwich was just two pieces of bread with brisket in the middle, which was a bit simplistic for me. I would probably stick with just ordering meat by weight next time. Service was counter service and ambiance was casual. Overall, this is a solid spot for a meal right outside of Death Valley and I'd come back again if I'm in town! read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Half a pound of brisket and half a pound of slow cooked pork - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

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A must stop if you are in Beatty! You order at the counter and they bring it to you. We got all the sides: fries, Mac, coleslaw and beans. Slaw has pineapple and is delicious. Beans are fantastic and the Mac has a little spice. Skip the fires, they aren't homemade or anything. Ribs were +, brisket was +, pork sandwich was +! Only feedback on that is the sandwich is 1/2 lb, someone else suggested in a review to offer a smaller one and I agree. I ate half, tried to eat the other half for another meal, and still too much. Service was nice fast and great and they had some fun signs. read more

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We absolutely loved this place! The ribs were fall off the bone tender and the meat was cooked to perfection. The brisket was also super buttery and the beat melted in your mouth. Get the ribs and the brisket!! Ambiance was relaxed and casual. They really do a fantastic job of barbecue here! We liked the sides, our favorite was the mac & cheese. Wasn't a huge fan of the beans. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Ribs - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

The delicious delicious jalapeño Mac n cheese is rich and creamy. The banana pudding is very gritty in texture.

The good is that it was relatively quick. It certainly did not live up to the reviews I read. I ordered a salad with some brisket. The brisket had a slight fishy smell, which was really rather off putting. The salad itself came straight from the Cisco truck. The plastic containers of salad dressing on the side, clearly poured out of a commercial bottle of Cisco salad dressing.. nothing unique or special about this place. read more

Great addition to Beatty. The BBQ was fantastic. A must stop if you're hungry. The brisket was great and many options.

I was surprised to find one of the best BBQ spots in Beatty NV. Came up to see the small towns Museums and Cemetery and new I was going to eat before head back to Vegas so Smoking J's BBQ is where we ended up. Pull apart tender brisket was properly rendered. Homemade juicy sausage that you can tell they ground up their own meat. Ribs with a nice thick smoke ring that just fell off the bone. They add a extra ingredient to the slaw that gives it a nice welcomed sweetness and let me tell you in the many many many times I have eaten Mac N Cheese this was by far the BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. Better than any box, better than anyone's homemade, better than any BBQ places I have ever eaten at (Texas included). If there was one negative thing about it.......... It'sabout 1.5 hours away from my house so I need to find an excuse to drive up there again. It's worth it! Drive up make a morning of it and stop by for a meal. read more

Smokin J’s Barbecue - Don't drive by turn in! - Burgers Near Me - Beatty, Nevada

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Excellent food, clean, well-maintained restaurant, staffed by nice people. A hidden gem, in Beaty, Nevada of all places!