SMOAKIE KITCHEN BBQ — Restaurant in Phoenix

I had the opportunity to try Smoakie Kitchen yesterday and wanted to share my experience. They have several options, so I chose the 2X2 offering (2 meats and 2 sides) in order to sample more items and see what I might want in the future. A family member went with and did the same; we somewhat shared our orders in order to try things that were on 1 plate but not the other. Although some of the items were not really to my liking, others were fantastic! I will definitely be back. Below are the things we tried and my feelings on them.

Fatty Brisket: To die for! It is very fatty, but that's a big part of what keeps brisket so moist and flavorful. The fat was easily trimmed off and the meat remaining was a very substantial portion. It was perfect - no sauce or seasonings needed beyond what it was cooked in.

Ribs: Eh... not my favorite. They were fairly tender but I make ribs and found them to be a bit rushed. Parts seemed more dried out and there wasn't much flavor to write home about. They were ok but I wouldn't personally bother with these again when I can get better ribs at home.

Hotlinks: Tasty! These were perfectly cooked and spicy but not too spicy... you can handle it.

Smoakie Beans: Phenomenal! I could eat these by the bucket-full.The beans were prepared in a thin but very flavorful sauce, perfectly cooked. Along with the beans, chunks of I believe every meat they serve were present, adding both flavor and substance. These had a little spice to them (green chilies were used) but it wasn't anything crazy, so probably just about everyone would enjoy them.

Mac n' Cheese: Not bad! Not my favorite, but they were very cheesy. If anything, these just needed some seasoning and the noodles cooked just a bit less (they were a bit overly soft).

Cole Slaw: Good! I've had some that were a bit better, but this is still one of the better slaws I've had. It tasted very fresh and well-balanced. I was missing a little brine to it that I love in a few others, but that was the only negative.

Barbecue Sauce: Now this I have to say I really didn't like. The basics were present in its composition but it was WAY too sweet for my liking. If you like a very sweet barbecue, this might be for you. That's just not me though.

So - I have a very strong preference for their brisket and smoakie beans. I do want to try their other meats at some point, too, and might see how things like their cornbread and baked beans are, too. However, I will definitely be back - that's not even up...

This was my first visit. Went here expecting great bbq. Also bought large orders of greens, beans, Mac/cheese, and peach cobbler. First let me say the prices are ridiculous but I thought, for good bbq, could be worth the price. They rep Kansas City. I've had Kansas City BBQ before and this is not it! I bought links, brisket and ribs. Each of the meats were boiled! Anyone who knows BBQ knows the difference between boiled meat and smoked meat! Nothing was smoked! None of the meat had any flavor and because they boil it, none of it ever will! The sauce is given in separate containers and is actually not bad. It's used to cover up the fact that the meat is boiled! Mac/cheese was okay but the greens were over salted. The beans was on point! They were excellent and was the only thing we tried that was as it should be! Next is the peach cobbler. I have never had any that was as bad as this! Everyone actually spit it out! No one would eat it! The dough was a cornbread like texture, the peaches were dark brown (as in overcooked) and there was so much cinnamon it was ridiculous! People from Kansas City would be humiliated because they have the nerve to rep KC with memorabilia throughout the restaurant. I'll never go back and you may want to consider going some place else. To the owner(s) of this place: Make the BBQ the right way! Prep it, season it, smoke it and stop taking shortcuts! Pay more attention to your side dishes and learn how to make peach cobbler! You do not know how to make it! I'm an ole country boy. We know BBQ and we know...

Smoakie BBQ is a restaurant that specializes in BBQ cuisine, located in the Laveen, 51st and Baseline. I recently visited this restaurant and was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food and the exceptional service.

I ordered the pulled pork sandwich meal with barbecue beans as my side. The pulled pork sandwich was tender, juicy, and well-seasoned, making for a mouthwatering meal. The barbecue beans complemented the sandwich perfectly, with just the right amount of smokiness and seasoning. My friend ordered the brisket sandwich with mac and cheese, which was also delicious. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, while the brisket was smoked to perfection and melted in your mouth.

The gentleman who took the order unfortunately forgot to serve the order, and as a result, I had to wait an additional 30 minutes for my food. However, I would gladly wait that long for the quality of the food that Smoakie BBQ produces. The staff was incredibly friendly and apologetic about the mistake, which made the wait time less frustrating.

The prices at Smoakie BBQ are also reasonable and meet the quality of the food. For the amount and quality of food that we received, the prices were worth every penny.

In conclusion, Smoakie BBQ is an exceptional restaurant that serves delicious food with exceptional service. While there may be a bit of a wait time for some orders, the quality of the food is definitely worth it. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience and amazing...