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    Smok'n Jo's BBQ

    3.3 (65 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Salad
    Heather D.

    Every time I've gone here for the last couple of years, it hasn't been great. I don't go for a while and then decide to give them another chance. I don't think I'll do that again. I've been wanting ribs and decided while I was in town to get some. I bought an order of pickle chips, a half slab ribs with broccoli and coleslaw. The pickle chips were ok but very oily and dark. The broccoli and coleslaw were terrible. I took a bite and threw them away. The ribs were not good. I'd say they were old ribs. Parts of it was like eating jerky, it was so tough I couldn't bite through it. I went at lunchtime so it wasn't like it was food at the end of the day. And the cost of my order was $30. I don't typically pay that much for lunch but if I was going to, I expect good, quality food. Sometimes you have to quit giving a place chances.

    a loaf of bread on a cutting board
    John T.

    Barbecue brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken. Sausage too. Traditional sides like baked beans, Mac and cheese, green beans. Colossal baked potatoes. And loaded potatoes, with cheese and pulled pork! Or substitute brisket. Lots of butter and sour cream. Their starter is warm bread with honey butter. Prepare for a food coma. Barbecue is how they cook the meat. Sauce is a condiment and not needed for their or any good BBQ. But I do wish they had more variety. Regular (kind of Memphis ), Spicy, and Mustard. I don't know about the burgers. I'm always surprised when and adult comes to a BBQ place and orders a burger. I thought that was on the menu to appease picky children, who's parents crave "que." They have salad, too. I assume that's so wives and girlfriends will allow their men-folk to dine here.

    Brisket sandwich

    Food presentation was great. Good brisket. Love crispy chicken but meat doesn't really have flavor Service is 10/10

    Brisket salad

    This place is one of those hidden gems that you wish you'd found years ago. I stopped in here for lunch one day. It's got that "hole in the wall" feel, without the bad smells. I was blown away about their brisket salad. What a huge portion for a very reasonable price! People who complain about BBQ consistency have to understand, it is extremely hard to prepare and KEEP true BBQ all day everyday so that it's the same experience. They do a wonderful job at this. I dabble in a little brisket making myself, and I have never had "on demand" brisket taste this good. I don't know how well they do business wise, but please try to keep this place alive! I'm happy to give my money to this local place any day of the week.

    Brisket dinner with pasta salad and green beens
    Jeanette Z.

    Even the veggies are awesome. Love the twist on the oasta salad. Goes well with the brisket. I can add as much or as little bbq sauce as i like!

    Pulled pork sandwich

    I stopped here on my way to Canada and was pleasantly surprised. I had a pulled pork sandwich and it was very good. The sandwich was very moist with a hint of smoky flavor. The price is outstanding I ate for under 10 dollars

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    Awesome, tasty food. Good service. Good wholesome bbq options without going to a large city.

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    Delicious baby back ribs fell off the bone. Wife loved the scalloped potatoes, said they were super creamy.

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    5 years ago

    It's dark and dirty !!!!! Needs to be remodeled, I found the food to be greasy , hence the reason I have not ate there in over 2 years

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    4 years ago

    Very fast and very friendly service! The food was very yummy, would definitely recommend for a good BBQ place!

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