Went here with a group of 5, after having them at a work catered event. Ordered the pig out to go item, and it was great from start to finish. Dry rub wings had an amazing balance of salty, sweet, and savory. Bbq chicken was moist, both the light anddark meat, with the right amount of sauce. Ribs had similar rub to the wings, and were cooked well, not dry like ive had atother smoke shops. Onion rings (ordered separately) were battered well, crispy and the actual onion wasnt slimy, and didnt allcome out on the first bite. I could go on and on, but trust me we enjoyed every item that came out as part of the platter. Tocompliment, the customer service was top notch. They were attentive, came ou...
I liked the sauce on the ribs, but unfortunately, the ribs themselves were too tough for my taste. I prefer ribs where the meat easily falls off the bone, but I found myself having to pull it off instead. Once I got the meat off the bone, I was disappointed to find it a bit dry. The brisket was slightly better than the ribs—it had some good flavor and juiciness, but I still ended up dipping it in barbecue sauce for extra flavor.
I had no complaints about the mac and cheese or onion rings. In terms of barbecue, their prices are reasonable, and you get a generous portion of food. While it’s not my favorite spot, good barbecue can be hard to find in New Jersey. Perhaps my taste is a bit biase...
Local Smoke BBQ was a huge disappointment. As someone who grew up in the South and recently moved to New Jersey, I was craving authentic BBQ. The name sounded promising, but the food didn’t live up to it. The pulled pork sandwich arrived cold and had that processed, commercial flavor I really dislike. It tasted like the meat had been overcooked, reheated, and drowned in sauce—more like cafeteria food than true BBQ. When I enjoy the fries more than my main dish, you know something’s off.
Stopped in on way to show. First time here and boy are we glad we stopped. We shared wings that were absolutely delicious and plenty. Sandra had pulled pork with salad and cornbread. Tender and flavorful and delicious. I had half rack of ribs. The flavor was fantastic and they were tender as well. The sweet potato fries were crispy and cooked perfectly. Definitely give it a try. We will be back for sure. Enjoy
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First time coming here and ordered take out food. The food was excellent and ready when I got there. Ordered to-go points of the beef brisket, which was great. Brussel Sprouts, Hush Puppies, and corn bread were great, also. I'm glad I finally tried thisplace and will definitely try it again.
This place was incredible. The pork was cooked to perfection and incredibly tender. Their barbecue sauces were flavorful and delicious. Mac and cheese can be hit or miss at many spots, but here it was a definite winner. I highly recommend stopping by!
GREAT FOOD. My wife and I visit often, and they never disappoint. Their onion rings are unmatched—simply the best around. I highly recommend this place to everyone.
Always, always really solid. Love the ribs brisket and bbq chicken. Brussel sprouts are top notch. We get takeout and had them cater Super Bowl. It was fantastic.
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The best barbecue in Monmouth County! The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is really welcoming. I will definitely be returning!
The food was ok. Not enough seasoning and dry. Rack Ribs. If you want real bbq food. This is not the place.
