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    Smokin’ Rail

    4.6 (62 reviews)
    ModerateCheesesteaks, Tacos
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    SMOKIN’ RAIL ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Guiness Brat
    Scott F.

    First time trying Smokin Rail and a good experience. The service was great. Server was courteous and answered all questions. I went with the Guinness Brat and it was very good. The portions are generous and the fries were hot and crispy. The brat was well cooked and the toppings filled the sandwich. If I had any complaint it was the bread fell apart before I was done the sandwich but that was a minor issue as the bread was definitely fresh. Will come back again and try other menu items.

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    Mike M.

    I finally had the ability to slip in here while in the area & it was as amazing as everyone says. I sat at the bar around noon on a Tuesday and it was reasonably busy. The interior resembles a hunting lodge and was very cozy and quaint. Franklin took care of me and suggested the California burrito that I ordered with brisket. Every single bite was delicious and I will be going back at my earliest convenience with friends or family.

    Brisket
    C L.

    County food! The little ones screamed from the backseat as we drove through the country roads of Van Wyck. An image of ribs, brisket, and other meaty pleasures flooded my thoughts. "Smokin' Rail," recommended the map genie, with its immense wisdom and artificial intelligence. "Seventeen minutes," it promised. That was all it took for the kids to quiet down and start fantasizing about cheeseburgers and such. "Cute," said my wife as we walked inside, greeted warmly and quickly seated. My dreams of pork ribs immediately fell apart--no such item on the menu. Not really a smokin' BBQ place if there are no ribs, in my honest opinion. I settled for the brisket, though the waiter insisted it should be eaten as a sandwich. I pushed back--I wanted the plate. Molletes, my wife requested, reminiscing about our adventures in Mexico. "Burger and tendies!" the girls cried in disappointment at the lack of ribs. The food arrived. The brisket was well-balanced between fat and lean, with nicely seasoned and crispy fries. The molletes held up well, taking us back to our Mexico days. Friendly service, a smile. 3 stars for the food. 5 stars for the service.

    Brisket tacos
    Andreas H.

    Went there for an early lunch and was immediately struck by the warm, rustic, inviting atmosphere. We were greeted right away with menus and a drink request, which came quickly. The menu contains a good choice of assorted meats. We decided on the calamari to start. It was fried but not greasy but was flavorful and tasty. For our lunch we got the brisket taco special and Gordo's Philly sandwich. The brisket was fantastic with a nice smokey flavor and served on corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, and a little shredded cheese as a base. The philly was made of chunky beef nuggets that were juicy and full of flavor. It was topped with onions, peppers, cheese and Gordo's special sauce. Amazing! Definitely going back.

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    Joan R.

    My dining mate and I decided to try this restaurant for lunch. The place is clean and bright, comfortable atmosphere and friendly attentive staff. The menu features a variety of sandwiches, sausage, hot dogs, burgers and a few salads. There is also a kids menu. We ordered onion rings for an appetizer, the California burrito and a Ceasar salad with chicken. The burrito bowl had a hearty filling of shredded chicken, beans and rice, with French fries on the side.. My salad was fresh; a standard variety with grilled chicken. The onion rings were tasty but a disappointment as they were greasy. When I bit into one, grease oozed out. Our lunch for us both came to $39. If you pay with credit as we did, a charge of $1.50 was added. We would go back again and try something different. Portion size was good, food was fresh.

    "The" chicken
    Bartosz M.

    I'm visiting family from the Boston,MA area for a week, decided to visit this place as it's close and was in the mood for tacos. The tacos in one word... Devine. My guess is that angels came down from heaven to make them. Decided to come back 3 days later and ordered the half chicken meal after the owner recommended it. I have never had a more perfectly seasoned, moist, and grilled chicken. If you're within 200 miles of this place, it is worth the drive! Now I need to book another flight down to SC to get my fill of tacos. The ambience is superb, friendly atmosphere where you feel like you're visiting family!

    The Smokin' Rail in Van Wyck, South Carolina

    THE SMOKIN' RAIL in Van Wyck is outstanding. I ordered the day's special Patty Melt w/ fries and my wife ordered the California Burrito w/ fries. Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. They also have live music in their patio on select evenings and they have plenty of chairs. Other menu items we saw looked delicious! I highly recommend this place https://www.facebook.com/share/16fSFMuvZu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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    I love this place! Great food, incredible service ! What a breath of fresh air!! Definitely worth the visit

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    We love how Smokin Rail has gone from just good food to also having an outdoor area and live music. Fun place to meet up with friends.

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    Great food great service. Beautiful patio. I'm hoping they have bands on the weekends.

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    The best hometown restaurant! Definitely a hidden gem. All the employees treat us like family

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    Great food, super service and fantastic live music! Beautiful outdoor area in addition to the inside restaurant.

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    Great service with very good food in a relaxed atmosphere. Both indoor and outdoor seating available with occasional live music.

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    Great food. And oddly enough, some of the cleanest bathrooms I have ever seen! Loved the experience.

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    Food is excellent and so is the service. Hidden gem, you'll need to try the baked chicken Thursday thru Sunday.

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