Took my cousin here as she was visiting from Saskatoon and staying in Liberty Village. It had been recommended to us by a friend, so we thought, WHAT THE HELL? Let's dive into some ribs! I'm a big fan of back ribs. So, yeah... Rib Fest? You know I'm there! I don't fancy myself a rib connoisseur, but I've eaten A LOT in my many years on this earth and I can tell you the ribs here are nothing to write home about. $36 for a full rack (you can't order 1/2), and the meat is pretty tough considering how much of it there is on the bones. BBQ sauce falls on the too sweet side of things.. That goes for the sauce on the Brussels sprouts as well. Outside of the food experience, the service is friendly, but slow. I don't expect it to be fast, considering the laid-back atmosphere of the place, but we waited so long for everything. Felt bad for the Foodora delivery kid who was waiting for a takeout order the entire time we sat there (over an hour). Ask him if this was a normal pickup from this place. He told me they definitely put pickup orders on the back-burner. Not a priority. So keep that in mind if you decide to order from these guys! Maybe try the brisket? Just stay away from the ribs and all things rib-related. I can't give my experience more than 2 stars. We split the ribs, 2 small sides and 2 cocktails at $40 each plus tip. read more

This place has some incompetent people running it. We booked a reservation for a large party two weeks in advance only to show up and have them say they can't accommodate us. Waiters are all great guys tho. It's a disaster! read more

Smoque N' Bones is one of my new favourite places to go. The food is outstanding, one dish better than the other. You can tell that everything is made with love and care and that each employee wants customers to have a good experience. Sitting at the bar, or chef's table as they call it is an extra special experience. Not only can you watch the cooks delicately prepare everything, but you can hear the servers doing everything they can to take care of each customer. If you are lucky, you also get to meet chef Alex. I highly recommend read more

My favorite BBQ spot in Toronto. The food is great and their Old Fashion is excellent.

Although the photos look much better than the actual food presentation, but the overall experience is good. The food and drinks are great. Will come back. read more

I had made a reservation at Smoque N/ Bones for a Saturday evening as a gesture to my husband for having stepped up around the house considerably during my pregnancy. I had wanted to surprise him, and was disappointed when we arrived to find that they did not have our reservation recorded despite that I had email confirmation to demonstrate that I had in fact made a booking for that day and time. They did find a table for us, however, and our experience ended up being pretty good. I'm not a huge meat eater (again, I had chosen the restaurant for my husband rather than for myself) and so I clarified with the server what to expect with the beef brisket. I asked if I could get an extra lean cut, and he confirmed that I could. Unfortunately, either my definition of "lean" did not match his, or else the message got lost before getting to the kitchen. My beef came out extremely fatty. I ate as much as I could without complaint, though. The grilled corn, however, was AMAZING. Highly recommended! Even if I had been able to eat all of the beef, the 1/4lb portion was quite small and wouldn't have been enough. In addition to the beef and the corn, I ended up ordering a side order of macaroni and cheese, as well as the kettle chips. Both were quite good. As for my husband, he ordered a 1/2 rack of pork side ribs and potato salad. His portion size was more than sufficient; he ended up bringing some home to eat the next day. He has told me multiple times since our visit to Smoque N' Bones that "those were the best ribs (he had) ever eaten". I neglected to get feedback on his potato salad. Despite the issues I've mentioned, the "feel" of the place along with the service (Shaun was great!) made our experience quite enjoyable. I'd be happy to go back, though I would likely try the chicken sandwich or cobb salad instead. As for my husband, I asked him if he'd consider returning, and he said "definitely". ***UPDATE*** We had decided to take a group back to Smoque N' Bones to celebrate the birthday of my husband and his twin brother. Although my husband and I were planning on having attended this dinner kid-free, our son had other plans and ended up being born three weeks early. This meant that either I would miss out, or we would bring our baby along, who was less than two weeks old at the time. This dinner was scheduled for early on a Sunday evening when the restaurant wasn't likely to be busy, so we opted for the latter. I emailed the restaurant in advance and asked if they could accommodate stroller parking and if they could give us a "standard" table rather than a high top. They were happy to do both. All of the people we interacted with at the restaurant were incredibly willing to accommodate, making sure that the music wasn't too loud and that the temperature was alright. It was our first meal out with our newborn, and we really appreciated the lengths that the staff at Smoque N' Bones went to to make it a good experience. Thank you, Smoque N' Bones staff! read more

everything was good, but not great. Love the atmosphere. The server didn't know the difference between back and side ribs. Great spot to have a drink. BBQ was good, not great. Sides were much better than most bbq places I go to. One of the better BBQ places in Toronto, but if you have had really good BBQ outside of Toronto, this is not up to those standards read more

Disappointed it was not very sanitary. I was looking forward to some bbq but after arriving and seeing that the food prep area was open to everyone(no glass dividers) I was turned off. We sat at the counter where a guy was cutting up chicken with no gloves and wiped his hands on a dirty apron and also a dirty towel. I watched as he continued to touch various surfaces and food without washing his hands. read more

The consistency and quality of SnB is amazing. Absolutely the best ribs in the city. Great vibe, great music and the food is just amazing. The attention they put into their sides is to be commended. This is a staple in our go to favorites! read more

Truly a great experience. Im always curious how other chefs prepare their bbq and this place is doin it right. Tang and sweetness combines with qreat quality produce can never disappoint. Surely worth a visit. read more

My favorite bbq bar none. The pork ribs are amazing, well seasoned without being overly saucy. Full disclosure that's all I ever order so can't comment on the other dishes. I've tried dozens of different bbq places throughout the US and who would have thought the best pork ribs are in toronto! Can I give a place six stars? Just wish my cardiologist would let me come more often. read more

small portions of bbq seems seems just wrong. its really more of a burbon cocktail bar, probably should have had some. very small, very chique. they do take out. read more

It took more than 50 minutes for the food to be served on a Thursday night, I highly recommend that you should go to another restaurant and lower your appetite before if you still want to go to Smoque N Bones, since there is going to be long long waiting marathon. read more

I've been to Smoque N' Bones a couple times and also got take-out. I have never been disappointed. The ribs are amazing, and there is a wide variety of sides! It's a great addition to Queen West and I am really looking forward to their new menu items. read more

Horrible service. This "hurrier" delivery service is so unnecessary. Our pork ribs were completely burnt and black. I don't know how anyone could pass those as edible and send them to a customer, absolutely disgusting and charcoaled. Complained and asked for another and they lied and said one was picked up 10 mins ago (after it was already two hours late). Instead just blamed it on hurrier and it never came. Pathetic and extremely disappointing for our first time trying out this place. Especially since the Mac n cheese was really good. read more

The meat was so tender and cooked to the T. I had the pulled pork mac n cheese and wasn't sure if this was a good combination but it was some of the best food I have had in a long time. My boyfriend got a half rack of ribs and it was a lot of food! Really enjoyed sweet potato fries as well...Real crispy. I was so impressed with the quality of service. 10/10 Would HIGHLY recommend read more

Best Barbecue I've ever had no exaggeration ...!!!! Great Service Owner Himself made our food humble and very down to ever guy ... Not to mention you must try the mac n cheese and the Ribs are just perfect!! Not a chicken person and almost ate a Whole-one here !!! Must come and try if you in Toronto !!! read more

Delicious smokey fall off the bones ribs and sweet southern fried chicken, coupled with a selection of bourbon concoctions to make this warm southern rustic BBQ joint appeal to anyone with a soul. Service was friendly genuine and prompt. read more

Hell yeah! it's all good here; they do it right. Close your eyes and you'd swear you were in Memphis sitting next to the king himself.

I've had Texan bbq before and this place is just as good, maybe even better... Cons: we were told our wait would only be 20 minutes but it took 45.. They only have 4 tables, one of which only seats 2 people.. And if you don't make a reservation, you won't be sitting at a table.. Instead you'll be sitting at the bar.. Awkward when you're there with 5 people.. You can't talk to everyone or share food easily.. They also made us move down the bar a few times to accommodate more people.. Kinda disrupting.. We got the Mac and cheese which in all of our opinions, was not good.. It was bland and not very cheesy at all Pros: aside from not being able to talk to my friends at the bar, it's not a bad seat cuz you get to see all the action cuz they're cooking and cutting up the food right in front of you.. They gave us complimentary baked beans which were amazing.. Smokey and porky and sweet... We ended up getting the sampler... We got the cornbread which was so good.. They were moist and dense and they came with this buttery cinnamony apple butter which I could eat with just a spoon.. The french fries were really good.. They weren't your typical fries, they were shoestring, but fried perfectly.. But the best side dish we got were the buttermilk fried onion rings.. You saw them make it fresh from the time that they actually cut it up, to the time that the batter it and fry it right before your eyes.. I don't know why they were so good but OMG they were just amazing.. For the meats, we got ribs, which you could taste the smoke.. It was to die for.. The presentation was really cute because they give you paint brushes to put the barbecue sauce on.. We got the pulled pork, which were pretty good.. They were done right and they were very soft and juicy.. We got the sausage, which are okay.. Nothing too great but it was pretty good I guess.. But the number one best thing that we got there was the beef brisket.. OMG.. when they give it to you, it doesn't look like a big portion, but two servings of it filled the five of us pretty well.. They were marbled perfectly, with just about the right amount of fat.. And they're so juicy, that you don't even need the barbecue sauce.. It actually felt kind of wrong to ruin the flavor of the brisket with barbecue sauce..because they moved us around so much, they gave us free dessert.. It was pecan pie.. It was not as sweet as most pecan pies were, which in my opinion, was really good I definitely go back very soon.. I wouldn't be surprised if I came back every week.. The owner, at least who I think is the owner, was a really sweet guy and very personable and interactive with the guests, without being intrusive or annoying read more

Ordered the brisket and waffle fries for a solo late weekend lunch. With a drink, the total came to $36 incl tax and tip. The food was good, but I felt the portions were bit too dainty for a BBQ joint and for the price. read more

First time here with some friends on a Sunday night. The food was incredible - some of the best BBQ I've had. Must try: Pulled pork sandwich and Brussels sprouts. The only complaint is that the service was quite slow. Waitresses seems mismanaged and overwhelmed by the take out orders that they neglected those dining in restaurant. read more

The onion rings and sweet potato waffle fries were great, though 7$ is a bit steep for the portion. Potato salad was very bland. The potatoes cone in very large chunks but they didn't seem to be seasoned at all written being cooked. The barbeque itself wasn't too great. Half the ribs were very dry, flavour was good but it really didn't have much moisture left. The brisket comes in fairly thin slices, the texture was fine though a bit weak on smoke and flavour, the bbq sauce is decent. Perhaps I'm just a fan of the slightly thicker juicier slabs. Overall I've had better. Good place to stop at for a drink and a snack but definetly not the place to satisfy my bbq craving. read more

Have been to countless "Southern" bbq places back home in the states. Leave it to a bunch of Canadian boys to do it right. Peppercorn Beef was to die for. And the potato salad has meat in it. Potato salad HAS MEAT IN IT. So jealous that Torontonians have this gem in their midst. read more

Absolutely delicious. We had the Rib tips and they were out of this world. Owner came around asking if the food was good...seemed super down to earth and friendly, Would go back in a second. read more

Love the ribs! Have been on a few occasions (really, just for the ribs). Have also tried the brisket but personally thought they precut it into slices that were too thin. The sausage and chicken wings are also terrific. read more

We walked in the door and the place and it was packed. The owner made room for us at the bar seating. It was busy and the food took a little bit longer, but it was worth every second of the wait. The owner gave us things to test while we were waiting. It's a great place I would suggest going here! read more

We walked in after a long day of walking in Toronto mid afternoon. There was no one in the restaurant and we were not greeted and had to ask if they were open even though there were 4 people working. We were then seated and it was a little bit of a wait until we were asked about what we'd like to drink. Once we had our drinks there was no checking up on how we were doing even though we were the only ones there. We did finally order our food after 15 min of waiting. The food wait time was longer than I'd expect for being the only customers, but when it did come it was amazing! Everything we had exceeded expectations we had after the lack of service. We were not checked on again to see if we wanted more drinks or anything else . We would have ordered more drinks but were not asked. Meanwhile the waitress was in the back chatting with someone the whole time we were there. We finally were asked if we needed anything else and requested boxes for our food. We then sat there another 15 min waiting for our check as she again was talking to people in back. I had to finally stand up to go and ask and then the waitress did come over. She was very nice but not a good server, maybe new? Food was awesome so if u can overlook the service which may have been just due to a newbie , it's definitely worth the trip! read more

Amazing staff! I was there yesterday and they went above and beyond to accommodate me, my husband (and my baby). They were attentive and polite. Service was fantastic and the food is to die for! The overall experience was so pleasant that I felt compelled to write a review! Thank you to them and great job!!! read more

Great service, super friendly and attentive. Food was top notch; recommend the ribs and lots of BBQ sauce to boot. The pound of wings is definitely worth a shot. Atmosphere was thriving and the music was spot on. Cocktail menu is southern inspired and exciting. Definitely will be going back. read more

Our group of six had a great time here today with everyone having different foods. I had the beef brisket and it was fabulous. So tender and juicy; the meat would just melt in your mouth. I tried my fiancé's pulled pork sandwich and it too was so tasty. The server Jenna is awesome. Alex, the owner is very passionate about bbq and is extremely knowledgeable. I can't wait to go back to try something different. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. read more

We really like bbq and we were told to try this restaurant, and we were not disappointed. The service was excellent - we asked for recommendations and were given great ones. Our drinks were the best we'd ever tried. The food came out quickly and it was fantastic. I'd absolutely go back! read more

Good bbq without a doubt... the mac & chees pulled pork special hits the spot everytime...

5 stars alone for the smell of this place. Smoked meat is delicious. Any place you go in town the smoked meat will be delicious. This place is not an exception. Its about the sides and everything else. Chicken mac n cheese. three thumbs up. Fries very good. service is pretty quick and its a fun little spot to have dinner, was packed on a Tuesday (On a Tuesday! #Ilovemakinon) when I went but we weren't left waiting.I expect its wouldn't be as pleasant if you went on a Friday or Saturday night. Friendly staff without the attitude for the fifth star in this review. read more

this place could be the worst chewy ribs flavourless brisket awful chicken wings tasteless coleslaw SAVE YOUR TIME AND MONEY read more

This place is amazing. I absolutely love the food. Everything is so tasty. Sometimes I feel bad for the staff because the owner guy seems like a dick and a nightmare to work for. He shamelessly barks at everyone in front of customers. Can't stay away from this place though. It's the best BBQ in the city. read more

Visiting my son in Toronto. Walked by and was drawn in by the sign "bourbon and BBQ". How can you go wrong. After seeing my son, this was the highlight of Toronto! Unbelievable food, fantastic staff, and a great owner! read more

Terrible service. Waited 45 minutes for food. Place wasn't even full. Food was good but not worth the wait. We were promised food within a certain time but they did not live up to that promise. Seems like they prioritized foodora rather than in restaurant customers read more

Smoque n Bones---What can we say......a nice and quaint neighborhood bar that stands out from most bbq joints in the downtown core. But is it exceptional? Is it a must? Not exceptional but a must try! The highlight of our evening was the bartender on the second floor, yes, it is a two storey bar and the second floor is the place to sit. Going back to the bartender, the drinks were creative, the presentation was top notch, just the right amount of booze in every drink. To top it all, his suspenders were bomb!!!! Now the food--Brussel sprouts are mandatory, beef tips should be tried but not necessarily repeated. Brisket was good but not fantastic (too much bun). My husband and I did not try the ribs this time around but something to look forward to on another snowy day. This is a 3.5 star rating but because there is no half stars I am bumpjng it to 4. My fellow yelpers...keep eating and keep reviewing. Until the next one. Eat on! read more