I travel to Texas quite a bit and this is a great substitute between trips and the best bbq in…read moreOmaha by a long shot! Get the brisket point, it is sooo tender but be prepared for a little fat. I hate that I even have to say that but given some of these reviews complaining about Smokin Barrel running out of meat, it's obvious some people in Omaha don't understand bbq.

I love the new location. I was excited to see that as long as they have the food they were open…read moremuch later than I remember them being when at the previous location I only had the choices of brisket and turkey - not a turkey fan so I had a brisket sandwich - so very good. I can't wait to go back.

Hands down the best bbq I've had in Omaha. The most consistent too. Definitely be aware of the…read morerushes here. The line can be put the door. We got our food fast and the value was incredible for all you get. The brisket is a must, but the burnt ends are hard to pass up. The other proteins are good, but I like to stick to the A list. Plenty of seating. So glad they removed the booths and put in more tables. Can't wait for our next visit. Definitely getting the smoked wings next!

I had to update my review because I recently revisited this spot…read more They have great barbecue at the spot. They do a great job with their smoked meats. They have great flavor. I really enjoy the mild barbecue sauce. I still stick by what I said about the sides I thought they were just average, but overall, this is a really good barbecue spot ! The tank sandwich is fire!

We went to this location at the end of the night, so I won't complain too much about some of the…read moreitems that they did not have. They were out of a lot of sides and sausage. The brisket however, made up for all the things that they were missing. It was so seasoned and so tender that I could have probably eaten a couple pounds by myself. I'm so glad my fiance made the executive decision to buy an extra side of the brisket. It also came with pulled pork it was good and the ribs are okay, they were A little tough. Really wasn't a fan of the sides. This was our first time eating here. Adding more flavors of sausage would be a great addition to the menu.

Delicious!!! I have had this restaurant on my list to try and finally made it there... no regrets!…read moreWill definitely return! Follow on instagram for awesome daily highlights. I had the grilled cheese with shredded pork special... it was a large sandwich, they didn't skimp on the cheese or meat! It was delicious. I chose the coleslaw for my side, it was fresh and creamy- great flavor. And they serve Coca-Cola, another positive:) It's a clean and comfortable restaurant with good decorations. The staff were pleasant and helpful too.

As soon as you walk in, you are greeted promptly and handed menus. Once you're ready to order, you…read morego back up to the counter. I ordered the turkey leg dinner, which comes with two sides. I got the mac and cheese and baked beans. The turkey is smothered with BBQ sauce, or you can opt to have the sauce on the side. The turkey leg was juicy and tasty. The service itself was on the slower side, but we didn't mind since we were catching up with family. The staff was very attentive; as soon as they saw we had a toddler, they brought out some mac and cheese, which was really thoughtful. They also bring out a sampler plate with different menu items. They were out of a few things, but we didn't mind and had great substitutions. Overall, this is a nice spot to get some tasty food. The place itself is small, so it can get pretty cramped. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely delicious food. I got the chicken dinner with Mac and cheese and collared greens…read more Chicken was moist and tasty, Mac and cheese was warm and cheesy, and the collar greens were flavorful. Came in quickly for a meal and left super happy. Visiting here from New York, but it I'm in Nebraska again, this would be a must stop!!

Dang delicious!!! I've had a tin of BBQ across the states, and this is in the top 5. Brisket fell…read moreapart and had a great seasoning. You can always tell a great BBQ when you don't need sauce to season or moisten the meat. Pulled pork was excellent, the the corn bread had to be the best I have had anywhere. It tasted like they deepfried it quickly to add an extra crunchy outside and the flavor was on fire! Definitely a must if you visit Omaha

I'll round up the rating to four stars, partially because the people here were superbly nice. Very…read morewelcoming and friendly. After a fun day at the zoo, we decided to finally try Smoking Jay's. On this day, we took advantage of a special that was enough to feed two. Three pork ribs, brisket, two sides, toast, and cornbread. First, like every barbecue place, I like to try the sauce first. Good BBQ doesn't need sauce but a good BBQ restaurant should have it. Strange thinking, I know. They have two sauces here. Spicy and regular. Both seemed overwhelmingly full of, I think, molasses. I didn't care for either but favored the spicy (which is hardly spicy). Strangely, the sauce tasted better when paired with the meat. Imagine that! You get two choices for brisket, fatty or lean. We chose lean and it was not great but better than okay. Well seasoned too. Notice the nice smoke ring in my picture! The ribs? They were 100% perfectly, delicious, and NOT fall off the bone (which should never be for legit BBQ - a good rib has a tug). Bravo for great ribs!! The side dish of BBQ beans was pretty good, better than most, but there was something in there that was not to my liking (best guess, bay leaf... yuck). The coleslaw was alright. There was also a nice small side of spicy pickles and onions too. Overall, we will come back when convenient and get those ribs again! Okra is another side dish that we will try next time. Super friendly people here!

We wound up here for takeout while driving Center Street complaining that we didn't know where to…read morepick up lunch We looked up, saw Wayne's on approach and knew the BBQ Gods were calling to us. We ordered the Carolina Pork (topped this coleslaw) sandwich and the brisket sandwich. I think it's important to note that we are in KC style territory, so a North Carolina native might not give the pork five stars but I think a Midwesterner would appreciate it. The brisket was tender and flavorful. The sides were mighty! The potato salad was ranked a "must order" and described as "church picnic" quality, due to the high ratio of eggs and mustard. We tried the fried cabbage with bacon; if you enjoy greens I felt like this was a cabbage variant and quite tasty. We have vowed to return to try the sandwich that comes topped with hot links!! I also want to try the ribs, the smokers outside looked rib-ready. Combos consist of a sandwich, side and can of pop and if you order to go things are wrapped up in a fashion that's guaranteed to not tip over. I think you should go visit, and help us sample our way around the menu.

The pulled pork was mediocre, nothing too special. The real winner here were the ribs! The ribs…read morewere fall of the bone soft and super juicy! If I'm back in town I'd definitely go back for those ribs!

There was a short line when we came here on Monday afternoon, but we ordered and got our food…read morepretty quickly. They don't skimp out on the meat, and my dad and I could barely finish the 3 meat plate and half slab of ribs! Our favorite was the ribs by far; they're super flavorful and tender with a little bite (just how we like it!). I also liked the smoked sausage and pulled pork, but I thought the brisket was too chewy. The Mac and cheese and corn were also pretty yummy. We had a nice casual lunch, and next time I would definitely take a look at the lunch specials!

Swine Dining was highly recommended to us and it met all our expectations. We shared a pound of All…read moreIn The Pool (pork, brisket, sausage mixed together) and had plenty to take home for another meal. For sides, we had Cream Cheese Corn, which includes jalapeño (just spicy enough) and Apple Crisp.

SUPER AMAZING when they came to UNO. the boss/supervisor was super friendly, I even got a free…read moretaste of coleslaw :) the vibes were great and so was the Mac !

Went to taps and trucks and got my food from the food truck for the first time here today…read more I ordered a side of coleslaw, which was pretty good and 4/5 stars. And also ordered the EL Cuban combo. See my photo attached. I love Cuban sandwiches and upon reading its description, it sounded amazing, but I was disappointed. All the meat inside was not at all warm and so it was basically like eating a cold sandwich. The woman who took my order was nice, but I don't see myself coming back to be honest Other people in my party ordered from here as well and their pulled pork sandwich was also cold as well as their macaroni and cheese cold. I would understand if they're busy, but we were the only people that ordered from this food truck so definitely disappointing.

Fantastic well trimmed brisket extremely well cooked and very well smoked. The sides were excellent…read moretoo. Very clean well lighted place, very friendly personnel. Very well reasonable prices too. This is the pound of sliced brisket we bought and it is only $21 a pound. It couldn't have been better. We will definitely be back.

Hands down one of the best BBQ experiences I've had--and I've had a lot across the country…read more Hartland delivers top-tier flavor with every bite. The pork ribs are phenomenal--tender, perfectly smoked, and so flavorful they don't even need sauce. And the barbecue chicken? Absolutely incredible. It's no surprise it sells out daily. The smoke ring and depth of flavor show true craftsmanship. Whenever I'm in Omaha, I make sure to arrive early enough to grab my ribs and stay late enough to enjoy lunch before heading out. Highly, highly recommend this place--worth every mile.

Great home style bbq. I had to try a 2 meat platter so I could try a couple things. The beef…read morebrisket was tender and savory. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. They both paired great with the original and hot bbq sauce that you can get for the table. The bbq beans were saucy and rich and the slaw was crunchy and decent. You'll go to the window and order at the counter. You'll get a number and seat yourself. It's self serve for drinks, sauces, silverware, and to-go boxes. They have a decent amount of seating, as well as a private room. Service was quick and helpful. I'd come back!

I have been to Oklahoma Joe's before but my first time at this location. I do appreciate that they…read morehave some food that does not have meat in it as I eat a pescatarian diet. I got the baked potato with no meat and the cole slaw. The potato was slightly undercooked, but I added their barbecue sauce. I used the spicy and the original. The spicy was not very hot but I'm also from Texas and I am enjoyed it overall. Their coleslaw was very creamy, and it was pretty tasty. I would come again. It's a good spot for lunch.