The servers and bartenders were super welcoming and provided the type of welcome that makes you…read moresmile. As an American I had to see what a Texas BBQ joint was like in the UK. The brisket was very delicious and juicy, but like all beef in the UK, very expensive and very small portions. Not very Texas, but I get it. The ribs were just as good and it felt like more value. The biggest difference was in the sides. Vinegar in London is not like in Texas. The potato salad was not what I expected, and the pickle packed a lot more punch. But the Fries were superb, as was the chili. We enjoyed the cornbread, but it was nothing extraordinary. All in all, this is a great place, awesome vibe, and I most likely will not revisit this place the next time I'm in London but I would recommend it to others.

We went to Texas Joes for our works Christmas Party and the whole experience was wonderful. Jenn…read morewas fantastic, very helpful and accommodating to our ever changing needs. The food was beyond amazing ( I will be dreaming of the brisket for a long time to come) and the cocktails were delicious! We were given the back room which was great, the tables were a little slopy but that added to the charm in the end. We will definitely be back!

Bottom-line: while maybe average to its American traditional bbq counterpart , Boudean's is…read moreprobably as good as it gets for London. Ordered the half baby back ribs, fries and slaw. Baby back ribs: not necessarily fall of the bone type of ribs, but if you give it a good tug , some of the meats will slide off its axis. I enjoyed it for what it's worth. Obviously, the smoker is limited in scope , so I'm not expecting Texas style quality. Was a little chewy in some places, but also tender in others. Had a preference for the chiptole bbq sauce rather than the hickory. Fries were mostly good (minus the tiny bits). So close to the meats, the fries absorbed some of the smokiness flavor. Slaw: low-point of the bbq. They used way, way, too much dressing. Like it was flooded. Also the cabbage wasn't cut finely, but presented as whole chunk slices. Would definitely not recommend this one. Overall minus the slaw, I enjoyed Bodean's

Good taste of the US with some smoked bbq. Variety if choices from pulled pork Mac and cheese to…read moremy recommendation of the boss hog dog. Sticky fingers were not my favorite so may avoid that appetizer choice. Dined with a group of 35 and they were able to accommodate us in their basement dining area with a call ahead. Wait staff was pleasant although took a minute to get that much food out and had to ask for drink refills, but overall would surely return.

Lucky Saint Unfiltered NA - £5.50 Crispy Ox Cheek w/Anchovy…read moreMayo - £9.50 Beef Brisket w/Mustard Barbecue - £18.50 Charred Greens, Tahini, Pomegranate, Peanut - £7.50 Absolute aces recommendation from my stick & poke tattoo artist. Even though I was tattooed near Hackney/London Fields, the artist had lived in London before (although they were visiting from Singapore) and she was able to tell me about Smokestak because I was staying in Shoreditch. I was seated without a reservation (rare in London, so I'm told) in this beautiful dimly lit dinner atmosphere. My server was no slouch and promptly let me know I had to try the brisket and recommended the crispy ox cheek, as well. I should have drawn the line there, but I continued on and got an Alcohol-Free/Non-Alcoholic drink and a plate of greens. I was stuffed. I thought I detected an American accent (specifically Californian) from the server, but it turns out she was Canadian. Vancouver, though, so maybe there's something to the West Coast and our dialect. The beef brisket is the best in London, and their mustard barbecue sauce is unmatched. I need to find a comparable sauce in California. The crispy ox cheek and anchovy mayo rearranged some of my taste molecules. Maybe it was how it was so perfectly crisp and salted so well? I felt like I was in Flavor Town, London, for sure. I'll never forget how confusing it was to find the washroom. It felt like I was a double agent, pushing open a secret door. It was such a non-descript door. I swear it wasn't a door at all. It was just another wall panel. I had to ask a stranger where the loo was before I wandered into the kitchen.

knocked my socks off…read more barbecue was the last place i thought london would prevail but they proved me dead wrong. i would lay my life on the line for this sticky toffee pudding

I enjoyed this neighborhood pub quite a bit. We arrived and there was a nice group of people…read moreoutside, so we grabbed a seat inside. They made room for us as we didn't have a reservation, but we said we could eat fast and scamper before the rest of the parties arrived. We ordered so much off the menu as this is a BBQ place in London and being originally from Texas, I had to try London BBQ. I was surprised and delighted - I think they did a great job. We ordered the pork ribs, chicken wings, fries and their corn item. The ribs were tender and well seasoned, the wings were also very tasty, fries were delicious but the corn was roasted just a bit too much. There was no moisture left in the kernels, so I would pass on those. But the main part of the meal was super delicious. Now I can say that there is a good BBQ spot in London.

Smoked meat is the specialty here. The savory smells engulf you when you walk in promising a great…read moremeal. The service was on point and the food wonderful. We had the smoked beetroot and goat cheese salad and Loaded Mac & cheese accompanied by 2 beers. Very satisfying meal.

Great place for a BBQ Brisket & chicken combo! Lov3 the service and the food was the best. Hope to…read morereturn again for another round of BBQ!

Sitting here now - it's been more than an hour since we ordered - no sign of our food. Everybody…read morehere is kind of looking around at each other wondering why we made the choice to come here. It's half empty and they can't seem to get any orders out. Thank heaven we didn't order appetizers . . . Food came out - beef ribs were actually fairly good , smoky and tender. Pork ribs were drier and tough. Fries were hot and fresh. Waiter apologetic about kitchen and comped a glass of wine. Will not return

Came here on a Sunday for you guessed it - a Sunday Roast, All in. A very simple menu that's very…read morewell executed has always been my preference, especially when traveling somewhere knowing specifically what I want. Short and sweet the meal/ entree was fantastic even though the lamb was slightly dry. What tips the balance to a 5-star review was a very key thing the server said to me after I mentioned I had an allergy. She asked "if a little cross contamination was ok or if I was seriously allergic". This demonstrated the realities of working in a kitchen and knowing the menu and the ingredients that go into each dish in a quick and practical manner all the while being respectful.

wow..... this was .... WOW…read more being from the states and seeing the typical sunday roast advertised on every platform made me NEED to try it for myself. i did copious amounts of research to find the absolute best in London and I can confidently say this. is. IT. we absolutely adored this meal. i shared it with my boyfriend and it was just enough for both of us. FOOD: beef with horseradish, lamb with mint sauce & pork with applesauce: WOW!!!! we absolutely loved this. phenomenally cooked and paired amazingly with the sauces. the Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes, a selection of seasonal vegetables and blacklock Gravy were AMAZING!!!! absolutely scrumptious. i dream of the crispy potatoes that were so soft on the inside. vegetables were flavorful and i would swim in the gravy! ATMOSPHERE: coolest joint ever. bathrooms that say "east end boys" and "west end girls". when you enter there is neat decor with record players and low lighting. downstairs was a dimly lit, beautiful cacophony of people laughing, enjoying their meals & the greatest decor ever. it was such a vibe in this establishment! SERVICE: so helpful, fast service and kind people. everyone was so nice there! OVERALL RATING: 100000/10 i would definitely go back. i think back often of this meal and want to cry i crave it so badly! GO! RUN!

Smokin' Aces - is literally ACE in terms of taste. Wow. I can't believe how good these guys are…read more They are located in Chapel Market and only do lunch time service although apparently might open a full time restaurant somewhere. The chicken is just sublime, and the sauce selection they recommend - is brilliant with it. I go for the salad box - which includes, chicken, salad and mac and cheese. And they give lots of it. All for £5 - I repeat 5£!!! You must go at half 12 otherwise the queue can be quite lengthy. Many go because the portion sizes are incredible but the quality of the food is up there. Sometimes I can't finish it and have to take it back for dinner. what more can I say - mind blown.

If you are a BBQ lover, go there! If you are a hungry BBQ…read morelover, definitely go there! The portions are Huge! Normally when I have BBQ I would finish a platter for 2 people by my own. But the £6 BBQ box here.....I couldn't finish Meats are good, sauces are good, pork cheeks highly recommended! My only concern would be that the meat may need a lil more smoke.

WOW, this place is delicious!…read more Our family stopped in London for the last part of our cruise. After touring St. Paul's Cathedral, we were pretty hungry. We found The Fat Bear via Yelp!, and decided to give it a try. There were so many things on the menu that looked really good, but I had been craving chicken and waffles. The waffles were crisp on the outside, and fluffy on the inside -- the chicken, cooked perfectly, too. The syrup they serve it with is incredible. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in London! Carson C. Visalia, California

I felt a bit like a genius because I was choosing a place for several friends to meet up and we all…read morewanted different things. I wanted something with at least one good veggie option, they wanted something with meat, and it had to be somewhere in-between Camden and Canary Wharf, not too pricey, and ideally close to the city because otherwise our Italian friend probably wouldn't make it. And lo and behold.... THE FAT BEAR!!! It was all we wanted and more! This place is sort of tucked away and up some stairs above a pub. It's really just a room and a half, which makes it super cozy and they have a pretty awesome looking bar. It's got warm lighting which makes the atmosphere really nice. Their cocktails were delightful and the service was excellent. I will make a very strange observation that someone working there had a very drunk friend who just sort of made herself at home. Then more joined and it turned into me watching this table of really really drunk people trying to order food. Two of them ended up just falling asleep. It was super strange. Anyway, me being distracted aside, I really loved the cocktail I ordered- Sloe Boat To China, and everyone else seemed happy with theirs. I was dying to try the pimiento cheese starter and the fried pickles. The cheese was particularly sharp and delicious. The pickles were good, but quite skinny (I mean come on, you're in an American restaurant I was expecting some serious pickles). The vegan gumbo was super spicy and delicious. I was impressed and enjoyed it. My husband dropped the ball and ordered the regular jambalaya (with sausage) rather than the seafood one which broke my heart a little bit, because I really wanted to try it. You know, I guess that means we'll just have to come back. Oh also another bonus, this place has brisket which is really hard to find. I can't say how it tastes but my friend said he defo approves (am I becoming more British with these words, or just more annoying?) Anyway, to finish it off I had the oreo cheesecake which the bomb. I love oreos. And it tasted like oreo. So all was right with the world. A wonderful place to come if you have people who want to try American food, or if you have out of town Americans who are too scared to try other food, or if you have hungry friends that want to try cajun food, or if you just want to try some really yummy food.

This was a short walk from my hotel. It had great reviews and I was excited to try it. It was loud…read moreand the waiters were fun and friendly. The Moscow Mules went down easy. The BBQ was very good and the brisket was my favorite. Saw the smokers they use too which was cool. The brownie ice cream was OK.

My favourite steak restaurant is Goodman, so my hopes for Zelman were high-It didn't disappoint!…read morePlan to visit kept falling through, but finally I found myself sat trying not to dribble of the menu whilst I decided what to order! The menu is simple, which I love. We opted for two of the starters (ever changing). First up was the Prawn Tempura with chill mayo. It was amazing, fresh, no grease on the tempura and the perfect amount of chilli kick to it! Alongside the prawns we went for the Tagliata, which I won't lie-I had to Google! Its cold sliced fillet. It was good, but this one didn't blow me away. The main event was what we were all waiting for, so we opted for all 3 meat cuts and sauces! Sliced PICANHA Sliced CHATEAUBRIAND Smoked SHORT RIBS SAUCES: Béarnaise, BBQ, Chimichurri The Chateaubriand was the most expensive per 100g, but to be honest was our least favourite across the board (4 of us). Again it was lovely but nothing compared to what else was on our plates! The Picanha was delicious, nice and thick, melt in the mouth and full of flavour. I was craving more as soon as I had finished my final bite. The highlight was the rib, the meat as that tender you barley needed to chew it, it fell of the bone at the slightest touch and the flavours were amazing. Again we were all craving more at the end! Sauces-BBQ and Bearnaise were good, but rather surprisingly the Chimichurri stole the show as far as sauces go! Add some triple cooked chips, which come in a good sized portion-one between 2 is fine, and you have yourself a top class meal at a pretty reasonable price. I am already counting down to my next visit!

HOLY F**K! Having…read moreread a lot about The Ribman and amazing sauce I needed to go get me some. As he says on his website. He is at the market from 3am ready to serve his slow cooked ribs by 9am. So I planned my Sunday around getting one of his famous rib rolls with the oh holy Holy F**k sauce. But disaster struck. He sold out the Friday, thus resulting in not being open on the Sunday. I tweeted him my sadness. To which he replies I could order his sauce online. I got the ol' plastic out and within a few minutes the sauce was ordered. Mark makes his Holy F**k sauce him self. I will tell you the name really says it all. Made with scotch bonnet peppers and naga jolokia you cannot take the sauce lightly. It packs a punch of heat but a very addictive flavour. When I first got my bottle I put it on EVERYTHING (to the dismay of my bowels) Anyhew... The Ribman states his ribs are the BEST in London. The meat is so tender and melts away in your mouth. I do believe these are the BEST RIBS IN LONDON!!!

Deliciously moist rib sandwich. I can understand the one reviewer who said it felt like the ribs…read morewere steamed that BBQ, but doesn't make it anymore moist and flavorful. One nit pick would be the bits of crunchy char that were in my sandwich, but overall, a very delicious sandwich and as for the hot sauce--holy fuck.