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Local Smoke BBQ Red Bank serves authentic, award-winning, slow-smoked barbecue right in the heart of downtown. We offer tender ribs, juicy brisket, pulled pork, wings, and freshly made sides—prepared daily and packed with bold flavor. Convenient for Middletown commuters and guests from Fair Haven, Little Silver, Shrewsbury, Lincroft, Rumson, and the surrounding Red Bank neighborhoods, we make it easy to enjoy great BBQ any night of the week. With dine-in, takeout, delivery, and full-service catering, we’re a family-friendly, weeknight-ready spot for anyone craving real New Jersey barbecue. Visit us and see why we’re one of Red Bank’s favorite places for BBQ.
BBQ joint with wood-smoked meats & classic sides such as cornbread & mac ‘n’ cheese, plus delivery.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 244 W Front St, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: (732) 741-2333
Website: https://localsmokebbq.com/
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Luka Reviews
I had the Poppy Bacon Cheeseburger, and it was honestly one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. The flavor, the quality, and how well everything was put together made it stand out. The food was amazing.
The only downside was that I noticed a fly inside the shop. It didn’t ruin the meal, but it’s something worth mentioning so the place can improve. Other than that, the burger itself was perfect.
… moreThe only downside was that I noticed a fly inside the shop. It didn’t ruin the meal, but it’s something worth mentioning so the place can improve. Other than that, the burger itself was perfect.
Tom
We ordered food to be delivered from here about a week ago. There’s no nice way to say this, but the food isn’t very good. I spent a few years doing long haul down south; so maybe I have high standards for a BBQ place, but my girlfriend doesnt. Neither of us liked the food. The appetizer “wings” are the worst I’ve had at any restaurant, let alone a BBQ. Forget the idea of crispy skin. It was slimy and disgusting. The buffalo wing sauce tastes like sugar, and you dont get any wings in the order. Literally 0. Not 1. Just bland, slimy, drumsticks. Next was the ribs. They dont “fall of the bone” at all. Ya gotta chew em off. And even then, youre throwing half of it away. The chopped brisket was another disappointment. It was sweet and tasted like it was seasoned like pork. The brisket container was half empty. Generally speaking, their food tastes like the prepared food from shoprite, but only its quintuple the price. We will never return, and I highly suggest you spend half that money and get the same quality meal from Applebee’s. In fact, Applebee’s wings are 100% better. Go to Applebee’s. At least youre getting the cheap food you expected.
… moreDaniel Kelly
Catered event for 250 people. The service was excellent and the food was even better! I would definitely recommend it! Delivery was on time, Catering team reached out 24 hours prior to verify all details. Truly was the best experience with a caterer I have ever had. – dpk, mtfd
… moreInga
We just had the displeasure of getting take out from this place after being quite pleased with their Mac & cheese at the Mac & cheese fest. The staff were nice and the Halloween decor was creative, but that was it. We got ribs and brisket with sweet potato fries and Mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was definitely not the same as at the fest, very bland and cold. But that was the least of it, all the food was COLD! We have never gotten takeout that was this cold and just had the quality of something we would take out from our fridge as leftovers. The meat flavor was OK but not freshly made and just poor quality. And the worst is the exuberant price tag for this absolutely terrible meal being $56! I wouldn’t mind paying this and more for a quality meal, but not for what we had.
Of note, prior to writing this review I read several recent 1-3 star reviews, and management was very professional in responding to each and every review, and stating how all these issues will be addressed. Well obviously over the last several months nothing has been addressed, so these replies are just as generic and cold as their food.
I only write this with the hope that management does reads it and actually fixes these issues, so we can have a great BBQ restaurant in red bank!
Thanks is for reading 🙂
… moreOf note, prior to writing this review I read several recent 1-3 star reviews, and management was very professional in responding to each and every review, and stating how all these issues will be addressed. Well obviously over the last several months nothing has been addressed, so these replies are just as generic and cold as their food.
I only write this with the hope that management does reads it and actually fixes these issues, so we can have a great BBQ restaurant in red bank!
Thanks is for reading 🙂
Chris M.
2 stars cause my wife loved the pulled chicken and my brother in law enjoyed his sandwich. The pulled pork however was dry and rough, just not good at all. To be honest I thought it was chicken at first glance before I even opened the pulled chicken. Just expect better for what I paid. Was even worse after being reheated. Not sure if this was just leftover from the day before but it didn’t seem fresh at all. I used to come here all the time but ever since they rebranded there has been an increase in prices and a dip in quality.
… moreThomas Lee
This is my first and last visit here.
The girl at the counter had no personality and was super basic.
The food took forever to arrive. The customers behind me got their meals before me.
The mac n cheese was made with canned cheese. If I wanted canned mac n cheese, I would have gotten Stoffers at the supermarket. The ribs were meaty and juicy. I’m not a fan.
… moreThe girl at the counter had no personality and was super basic.
The food took forever to arrive. The customers behind me got their meals before me.
The mac n cheese was made with canned cheese. If I wanted canned mac n cheese, I would have gotten Stoffers at the supermarket. The ribs were meaty and juicy. I’m not a fan.
Randi Shearod
You can see the gap between the fish and the breading.
No binder at all.
The chicken is nice and tender.
Ribs hit or miss. Sometimes seasoned nice and tender others dry and tough.
… moreNo binder at all.
The chicken is nice and tender.
Ribs hit or miss. Sometimes seasoned nice and tender others dry and tough.
Chris Capadon
This is not BBQ. We bought a wide range of items so we can taste a little of everything and just is not a good ole smoke BBQ food unfortunately. I wanted it to be so good. We are in Nj but at best this place is a 2 out of 5. Would rather of not even ate BBQ. BBQ sauce is blahhhhhh tasteless for the most part. Again its a 2 out of 5 and thats being generous. I should have listen to the other reviews
… moremark lewis
I have traveled all over the country and have yet to have better BBQ then right here. The ribs are amazing and the half chicken is incredible. They make a fried Mac and cheese here that is about the tastiest thing I’ve ever had. If you are lucky enough to be in the area between October and Jan you could get the smoked turkey suffer sandwich with stuffing and on a rare occasion smoked meatloaf is available… I like to get a burger with bacon and teriyaki on out, then add a mac and cheese bite and smash it down which equals happy fat kid status!
… moreJoey Babbs
BLUFF- ribs and brisket are where it’s at (4.5). Pulled pork and sides are mediocre at best(3).
A bit overpriced
Overall 3.6
Nice restaurant. Friendly staff with good recommendations. The brisket and the ribs were recommended as the best things on the menu. I went ahead and got the pulled pork because I always like to see how a barbecue joint does their pulled pork as well. Should’ve listened to the staff and just stuck with the ribs and the brisket.
Ordered the three meat combo. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, hot, and ordered two sides, which were à la carte (coleslaw and the mac & cheese). Also also ordered cornbread.
Was a bit disappointed that the sides and cornbread weren’t included in any meal option. They were all à la cart. Felt like the prices were a bit on the high side and some small sides or cornbread would be included. But no dice.
Regarding my order:
Brisket was tender and moist. Decent portion size. A win for sure.
Ribs were really well cooked and tasty. Not too much sauce and the meat was really tender. It definite win.
Pulled pork was a fail imho. Drenched in their Carolina bbq sauce. Would prefer for it to come out dry and allow the customer to add the sauce that they wanted. Almost felt soggy. Unpleasant.
Coleslaw also a fail. Probably one of the worst long coleslaw I’ve had. Completely mushy. I don’t have many texture issues with food and I certainly didn’t expect it with coleslaw but this one definitely was not pleasant to eat, so much so that after a couple bites to taste it, I couldn’t stomach anymore and left the 90% full side container on the tray.
Mac n cheese was decent. Nothing to write home about but not horrible either.
Cornbread was good. Definitely the top winner in the “sides“ category.
Overall, if visiting this bbq establishment I would stick to the staff recommendations of brisket and ribs. And throw in some cornbread. Leave the rest alone.
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… moreA bit overpriced
Overall 3.6
Nice restaurant. Friendly staff with good recommendations. The brisket and the ribs were recommended as the best things on the menu. I went ahead and got the pulled pork because I always like to see how a barbecue joint does their pulled pork as well. Should’ve listened to the staff and just stuck with the ribs and the brisket.
Ordered the three meat combo. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, hot, and ordered two sides, which were à la carte (coleslaw and the mac & cheese). Also also ordered cornbread.
Was a bit disappointed that the sides and cornbread weren’t included in any meal option. They were all à la cart. Felt like the prices were a bit on the high side and some small sides or cornbread would be included. But no dice.
Regarding my order:
Brisket was tender and moist. Decent portion size. A win for sure.
Ribs were really well cooked and tasty. Not too much sauce and the meat was really tender. It definite win.
Pulled pork was a fail imho. Drenched in their Carolina bbq sauce. Would prefer for it to come out dry and allow the customer to add the sauce that they wanted. Almost felt soggy. Unpleasant.
Coleslaw also a fail. Probably one of the worst long coleslaw I’ve had. Completely mushy. I don’t have many texture issues with food and I certainly didn’t expect it with coleslaw but this one definitely was not pleasant to eat, so much so that after a couple bites to taste it, I couldn’t stomach anymore and left the 90% full side container on the tray.
Mac n cheese was decent. Nothing to write home about but not horrible either.
Cornbread was good. Definitely the top winner in the “sides“ category.
Overall, if visiting this bbq establishment I would stick to the staff recommendations of brisket and ribs. And throw in some cornbread. Leave the rest alone.
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