Mark Gedicks
A friend told me that this was the best brisket he’d had East of Texas. I agree – brisket, ribs, jerk chicken… All was so good! Great staff.
(Oh, and the most unique bathroom for 100 miles. It’s a modified horse trailer).
… moreJim Harings
I’m blessed to be working just a few short steps from this amazing restaurant. Easily accessible with a beautiful view of the Rockland harbor area. The staff is super friendly and quick with a smile. The food is really hard to beat. The brisket was my choice, with the Kansas BBQ sauce. It was super tender, and smoky, just the right amount of heat. The side beans are also amazing, mixed with bits of smoked meat (pork, I think), the perfect accompaniment for a tasty meal. Be warned, they only serve until they run out, so the early bird gets the best meat.
… moreEmil Cepeda
This place is amazing! I came in for lunch today and got a hell of a plate of BBQ. Got an order of brisket (1/2 pound to be exact) on top of Mac and cheese with a side of Cole slaw. With a cup of Kansas city BBQ sauce to dip the meat in. To rinse it down was a bottle of peach tea. With a tip included it cost me around 25 dollars and I felt that I got a lot of food for the value. It’s a shame they’re only open 3 days a week but it’s definitely worth taking the time to check it out!
… moreAaron Link
best bbq outside of Austin! you will not find a more true to style example of the art on the east coast. Amazing brisket, jerk chicken is incredible, pulled pork with the assortment of house made sauce….bliss…mustard sauce is my favorite. get the baked beans, they are cooked with the brisket trimmings …yaaaasssss
… moreMelissa B
As an avid BBQ fan, I find Up In Smoke to be an amazing representation of quality, delicious BBQ and superb service. Everything from flavor, to texture was spot on. We had the brisket sandwich, with the Kansas City BBQ sauce, and the Pulled Pork sandwich. My brisket was so good, I couldn’t put it down, and it was totally worth the mess I made. I would’ve visually documented our feast, but it disappeared as soon as the boxes were opened. I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!
… moreNeil Miser
In a word, the best brisket sandwich AND pulled pork sandwich I’ve ever had. The BBQ sauce was so good, I debated licking it out of the paper cup it came in (dignity barely won out over hunger). Very, muchly, extremely recommended.
… moreDerek Veilleux
Some of the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi! If you’re looking for quality smoked Briscuit, Pulled Pork, Pastrami or Ribs, look no further than Up in Smoke BBQ. These guys know what they’re doing and there’s no better place than the waterfront view they have to offer. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed.
… moreLaurie Cameron
We seek out BBQ and smoked meats whenever we travel. This Saturday- only offering is by far the most exquisitely smoked meats we’ve ever had. The pork and brisket were sublime and the pastrami was out of this world. Will is a true pit master.
… moreJeffrey Molloy
Edit: I’ma add a little more here since the owner felt the need to be a thin-skinned, insulting baby instead of accepting criticism and trying to better his business.
1) deciding to eat a sub-par meal instead of throwing a fit is not being a coward, it called politeness.
2) If you ever go to an actual bbq place, a reasonable price for a plate, side, and drink is like $10-$15. Look up any joint’s menu in KY, TN, NC, TX and you’ll find out yourself.
This was the least flavorful barbecue I have ever had. I should have know better when I showed up and didn’t smell smoke. It was so bland. Like somehow they have a smoker that removes flavor from meat.
Secondly, even if it was good bbq (which it most definitely isn’t) the prices are ridiculous and their a la carte menu make no sense. What barbecue place doesn’t do plates? 3 people got pulled pork sandwiches, one side each, and three drinks (only one was alcoholic) and the total was over $69.00. It would have been a better lunch if I had just put the sauce on the cash and ate that.
I will give them credit for their sauces though. We got Barbecue, vinegar, and Caribbean, each of those were delicious. Also, the location and atmosphere were nice and the staff were friendly.
… moremariah c
The absolute best bbq I have ever had! I travel often, and make it a priority to try different bbqs all around the country. This has nothing on Texas! Nothing on Nashville! Or anything in the Carolinas!! Everything was delicious. Perfect brisket that had all of us talking for the rest of our trip.
Some of us have allergies and they were so accommodating and knew what was in every single dish.
A must visit if you’re a foodie, or just in the mood for some great bbq. I would give it 10 stars if I could.
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