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Smoky Jon's #1 BBQ

3.9 (324 reviews)
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Sugar biscuit
Cybelle M.

I've eaten a lot of BBQ in many different states. You can truly judge how good a BBQ place is by their mac and cheese and collard greens. Unfortunately, Smokey Joe's doesn't have collard greens, but their mac and cheese is one of the best I have ever eaten. The consistency is perfect- creamy but not soupy. They use real cheese and it has perfect seasoning . The sugar biscuits were amazing as well. I got the burnt end plate and it was the perfect amount of meat and fat ratio. The meat should be tasty without BBQ sauce and Smoky Jon didn't dissapoint- the BBQ sauce was tangy with just the right amount of spice. Yet, the meat was absolutely delicious without it- the BBQ sauce complimented the meat. Also super nice people. I would definitely come here again. This is in the top 5 of my favorite BBQ resturaunts and judging by all the awards and trophys on the wall, I'm not alone in that opinion.

Full slab of ribs spicy corn and Mac and cheese
Anthony O.

I'm not gonna lie I've never had barbecue in Wisconsin. When I found this place I was kinda curious but kinda skeptical. Let me just say this has to be some of the best ribs I've ever had. The meat was so tender it fell right off the bone. The sauce was amazing as well. I will definitely come back every time I'm in Madison. The restaurant itself was very clean. The service was great. Upon entering the restaurant you see all the different awards they won. They deserve each and every award.

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Evan F.

Staying overnight in Madison, and since I love BBQ thought I'd give this spot a try. The interior was small, and the smells of smoked meats wafted through the air. I ordered a combo that included ribs, a brisket sandwich and a couple of sides. I settled in to my table and waited for the goods to arrive. Ribs were decent and had a bit of smoke ring and required some "chew" to get the meat off the bone (as they should!), brisket sandwich was finely chopped meat on a bun that I did not really enjoy at all. Main BBQ sauce was thick, smokey and had a serious kick to it. Baked beans were slightly sweet in a thick sauce. Mac-n-cheese was so salty it was hard to eat. Meal came with a standard dinner roll and butter. Some hits, some misses...overall an average experience for a BBQ joint.

Cheese brat sandwich, sides of Mac cheese and cole slaw
Daniel S.

Stopped here for lunch a few weeks ago when I was in town visiting friends. It's a small, no frills BBQ joint that gets the job done. It has basically every main style of BBQ meat you can order, from brisket to pork to ribs to brats. I got the cheese brat sandwich, which was served on a warm sesame seed hamburger bun. I'd never seen a brat sandwich served on a bun like that before but it worked. it was still able to stay together, and I enjoyed it. I got sides of mac and cheese and coleslaw. They were small portions but still good. Service was fast. There isn't a whole lot of seats, so might not be best to go with a large group. There isn't a parking lot that I recall, but there was plenty free street parking nearby. If I'm ever back in town and wanting BBQ I'd come back here to try some of the other meat options.

Tyler J.

I got the half slab and two sides. Their sauce is really good! Definitely will be craving the sauce. The location is right outside the airport and a fun cabin feel. Service was great. Will definitely be back. Only downside is they don't have beer.

1 pound cheese burger
Douglas H.

Amazing spot. We went here on a recommendation of a friend. I'm mad at myself that we didn't go earlier than we did! The ribs are fantastic. Sauce is darn good. The burger was amazing. The Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes were great. This is a small spot, with only a few tables, but when I tell you that their food is fantastic, it is amazing beyond that. The ribs were fall off the bone. My son's burger, well, let's just say he crushed it. The chicken was good too, although it was probably the "worst" part of the entire meal. We will be back for sure! My son said that if he goes to UW Madison, this will be a weekly spot for he and I to break bread. Enjoy!

Brian M.

I've had Smoky Jon's bookmarked for quite some time and today was finally the day I found myself hungry in Madison during the lunch hour. Having never been in this area of Madison before, the building kind of sneaks up on you and is not in a location you'd expect to find a restaurant. The building resembles an old warehouse type facility with only the front corner decorated for the restaurant. I liked it, but I could see how someone trying it for the first time might be nervous on initial approach. The parking is not very good and I actually parked on the street in the residential neighborhood just behind the building. The parking situation might add to the initial trepidation. The building does fly a Packers flag so good things right? Good things inside indeed. You enter and order at the counter and find a seat. It's a small dining area with only about 10 small tables. I would be concerned there are likely times where a seat isn't available. The inside is nicely decorated and fits the barbecue restaurant theme perfectly. I ordered the brisket sandwich (double meat) which comes with two sides (fries & slaw) for me. I also had a large soda. My total came to $18, which is a bit pricey for lunch but that's about the going rate for good bbq. My meat was tender deliciousness. My slices had minimal fat and were just fall apart in your mouth perfect. Typically with barbecue sauce I'm kind of "meh", but this sauce had just the right amount of kick/flavor to be spot on with the meat. They use just a plain bun that was overwhelmed with the double meat. I think they'd be better served with a bakery hardroll to enhance the experience. The fries were hot and seasoned nicely. I also enjoyed the creamy coleslaw, but wish the side container for this was just a little larger. This was a solo visit for me during a work trip to Madison. I will definitely keep Smoky Jon's bookmarked for a return trip with the family. Keep on barbecuing Smoky Jon's.

Half rack of ribs with baked beans, bun and potato salad

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Ribs tasted great, brisket tasted great. Food overall was great. It did take a little while to get our food.

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Excellent service. Fantastic food. All at a reasonable price for bbq. The place is quaint so be ready for that. We will definitely be back!

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Great BBQ. What a gem to find right outside the airport. Perfect place before getting on a flight. Thanks fellas for a great meal.

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