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    Transit Smokehouse & BBQ

    3.9 (40 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Carla C.

    Parking available in a lot just east of the main building. Pretty sure it is free. Live band was playing Sunday at 6PM which was very fun. Wasn't too loud to have table conversation. Place is really cool and old-fashioned. If you ask for iced tea they remind you they make real tea and sweeten it - it was really good! Like a light peach tea that wasn't too sweet. Friend tried to order a beer but they didn't have several of the ones on the menu. Not a huge deal as they had many choices. We tried the nachos this time and added chicken. Added chicken for $6 but definitely not $6 worth of chicken on it. Chips were very small and got soggy after about an hour of grazing. Comes with raw onion, jalapenos, tiny bits of raw tomato and red peppers, olives. They didn't have sticky toffee pudding OR smoked ice cream which was super disappointing as the whole reason we came was for the smoked ice cream. Server was very kind and brought us the house BBQ sauces to try and make sure our drinks stayed full.

    $45 3 meat platter to share and sweet potato fries.
    Andy B.

    We live on the north side and love to support local. So we really liked the idea of turning the transit into a smokehouse. So we went there ordered the $45 "3 meat platter to share" and a double fry. It took 45 minutes to get our food (all they have to do is cook the fries) but finally the food came out and the tiny portion they brought was saddening to say the least. 2 little slivers of brisket. 4 ribs that we had to gnaw the meat off like dogs (nothing came off the bone). Ribs had no flavour. Brisket and pulled pork we ok of the 2 bites worth they brought out anyway. Inside the restaurant is still the same grungy place, I didn't dare go in the bathroom. People were nice that worked there even tho they failed on every other front. Will I go back? Definitely not! Better off going up the road to burger king for actual portion of food with some flavour.

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    Andrea W.

    We had a birthday to celebrate and we wanted some good BBQ ribs, my neighborhood group recommended the Transit Smokehouse so we decided to give it a try. I think they have invested a lot in the building but still a bit to go, especially at the main entrance. Let's say that they are a great work in process. The atmosphere was good, they had live music and we had a good time. Our server was attentive but I wish she was a bit more honest. We told her that we wanted to try the ribs but if they didn't have some we could either wait until they were ready or try something different. Anyways, let me explain: we ordered the Sampling Platter! It was a great recommendation, we ordered 3 meats to try, you can get , or full pound per meat and we got the full pound of each, the Beef Brisket was to die for, so well cooked, great flavor and moist, this one was the birthday boy favorite. The Smoked Pulled Pork had so good flavor! I really enjoyed the house BBQ sauce, ask for a bun if you like, it was baked perfectly, and the no so favorites, the Ribs (Slow Cooked St.Louis Cut Ribs), unfortunately, they were not ready, the bone was hard to remove, the meat was still attached to the bone. I'm sure they taste delicious when they are properly cooked. Even the server was intrigued when we asked for a knife to try the ribs. Now, let's talk about the sides! The server recommend getting the family size of the sides and we did it, but now that I know I wouldn't go for the family size for all the sides Baked Beans, too sweet for my taste. Definitely just get the individual size and upgrade if you like them. Creamy Garlic Mashed, believe them, they have lots of garlic. same as the beans, get the individual size. Lattice Cut Fries, delicious! Definitely go for the family size same as the Mac n' Cheese, soo yummy! I will order them again. I wish them all the best as this place has good potential to be great.

    Dirty rice, beans,  and chicken skon sides .  BBQ chicken,  pulled pork, and brisket . Bourbon , flight beer

    Great atmosphere, good music. Relaxing, no rush We had BBQ tonight, chicken , pulled pork, and, brisket with the 1776 bourbon, flight of beer, the chicken skins (mind blown), baked beans , dirty rice . Lemon lavender cheese cakes, and chocolate cake. It was all amazing ! Including the welcoming staff. Can't wait to go back

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    Heather M.

    So incredibly beautiful food. Ray and his staff make you feel like you are at someone's home. Seriously best BBQ smokehouse in Western Canada

    Daiquiri (fantastic) and water (just fine)  :)
    Trish H.

    Adding a photo from a dine-in visit. I've been back twice and it's now my go-to spot for a nice night out with my spouse. Music is excellent and food is outstanding.

    St Louis ribs with slaw and pickles.
    James M.

    What's cool place. The owner (I presume) was really funny and the waitress amazing. Simple bbq menu in a great room with old school blues music playing. Prices were fair and an overall great experience. Lots of beers, whiskeys and wine on offer. Many homemade sauces to choose from as well. A real Northside gem.

    Smoked chicken, coleslaw, cornbread, Mac and cheese, warm potato salad, baked beans, pulled pork.

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    3 years ago

    Great service, not great food. Unfortunate since it's such an historic place obviously trying to elevate the neighbourhood.

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    Delicious smoked meat, local craft beer, friendly service, and my favourite, blueberry smoked ice cream!

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    Legendary. Staff was amazing and the food was legit. Huge portions and it was hard to stop eating.

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    Located near my gym I was so excited to try this place. Lots of parking infornt of the store. Not…read morebusy at 5pm on a Tuesday. Called ahead of time and they said they could have it ready whenever I wanted - I asked for 25min (5pm exactly). I showed up early and it wasn't ready until 5pm as prescheduled. Staff weren't exactly friendly but seemed nice as they made conversation with each other while I waited for my order. Cool place with great decor. Food had to survive 25min drive home. $55 Memphis Feast includes - potato salad, coleslaw, beans, BBQ sauce, fries, 3 slices cornbread Pulled pork was dry but they gave a Huge tub of BBQ sauce as a side. Ribs, rib tips, brisket, and chicken were great. Very moist. Beans were the best. Fries were a little soggy likely from the drive. Cornbread was sadly not to my liking - didn't appear to have any real corn and was more gummy than crumbly. Potato salad was surprisingly good - had a splash of ?mustard that gave it a great tang. Overall good food for a good price if you like meat.

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