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Vintage diner offering brisket flatbreads, burgers & share plates, plus draft beer.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 439-6544
Website: https://www.smokeyandthebrisketsd.com/
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Stacy Williams
The service was great. We loved the food and drinks. The indoor/outdoor seating is awesome! Love the vibe and atmosphere. Definitely would recommend to others, and we plan on going back with our daughter soon! If going during busy hours, parking is limited in front of the restaurant, but there is some street parking close by.
… moreJames Bray
What a delightful find! Restaurant, bar and game room! Food was very good. We both had their grilled Salmon over mashed potatoes. Very tasty but only comments is a few green beans would have made that plate perfect for the price. They do offer sides for an extra charge. Recommend you try this out!
… moreRuben Duron Jr.
This was the first time we tried Smokey and The Brisket BBQ. Nice clean big restaurant with a cool decor. We were in around 2pm and able to benefit from the happy hour menu. I was disappointed there were no sampler plates on either the regular or happy hour menu. We chose the sliders with brisket, the brisket was delicious and pulled pork tacos that were okay the red salsa was great ( better than some Mexican restaurants)but the green was too watery and not that flavorful. Both items gave a choice of 3 meats, but you couldn’t choose one of each which again was a disappointment because I wanted to try their different offerings. I would have even been opening to paying a little more for the opportunity(I think its a missed opportunity for the restaurant). We also tried the Corned bread which was not worth $7 nor were the fries at $7
… moreStephen Cassar
Good little bbq joint. Brisket is decent. Chicken and sausage are good. Atmosphere is great. Worth checking out if you are in the area. The 2-meat combo is probably the best bang for the buck.
… moreChristina DLP
Delicious food. Good service. And the atmosphere is full of fun guarge/TX BBQ look. I highly recommend the Big Tex Meatloaf. Prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality of the foor. Lots of seating inside and out. Dogs are welcome on the covered patio.
… moreMax Gastelum
Great food, great service, and a great name. The wife and I will definitely be back.
The Caesar salad started things off a bit strangely – it came out warm and emblazoned with grill marks. My wife is a bit of a traveling Caesar salad connoisseur, who orders these with just about every meal, and this crispy variety was a first for both of us. She did not much care for the grilled salad.
Entrees were another matter entirely. The brisket and ribs presented well and were extremely tender. Entrees came with a traditional assortment of pickled onions and cucumbers, slices of white bread, and two sides.
Keep an eye out for the flavorful habanero BBQ sauce hiding in a nondescript ketchup bottle. There is also a semi-hidden arcade behind the back wall – a great place for the little ones to go entertain themselves while they wait for the food to arrive…
… Which won’t be long, thanks to the host/ food runner. His ability to be seemingly standing at the front podium and then teleport behind you with hot food, then vanish back into the kitchen without a trace bordered on supernatural.
… moreThe Caesar salad started things off a bit strangely – it came out warm and emblazoned with grill marks. My wife is a bit of a traveling Caesar salad connoisseur, who orders these with just about every meal, and this crispy variety was a first for both of us. She did not much care for the grilled salad.
Entrees were another matter entirely. The brisket and ribs presented well and were extremely tender. Entrees came with a traditional assortment of pickled onions and cucumbers, slices of white bread, and two sides.
Keep an eye out for the flavorful habanero BBQ sauce hiding in a nondescript ketchup bottle. There is also a semi-hidden arcade behind the back wall – a great place for the little ones to go entertain themselves while they wait for the food to arrive…
… Which won’t be long, thanks to the host/ food runner. His ability to be seemingly standing at the front podium and then teleport behind you with hot food, then vanish back into the kitchen without a trace bordered on supernatural.
Kevin Payton
Tried Smokey and the Brisket BBQ for the first time and was really impressed! We ordered the brisket sliders, meatloaf, and cornbread all very flavorful and satisfying. The brisket sliders were smoky and tender, and the meatloaf had that homestyle feel with a BBQ twist. The cornbread was a nice touch slightly sweet with a good crumb.
But honestly, the highlight of the visit was the service. Emily was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. She checked in at just the right times and made great recommendations. Service like that makes a big difference and definitely adds to the experience!
Overall, great meal and even better hospitality. Will definitely be back!
… moreBut honestly, the highlight of the visit was the service. Emily was fantastic, attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. She checked in at just the right times and made great recommendations. Service like that makes a big difference and definitely adds to the experience!
Overall, great meal and even better hospitality. Will definitely be back!
Pink Dragun (Pink_Dragun)
DID NOT EXPECT THE FOOD TO BE SO DARN GOOOOOD!!!! No seriously the smoked salmon was exquisite! The pork absolutely amazing and juicy. The bread pudding was so good. Great service too. So yummy
… morelatsyrC eeK
The food was yummy. I highly recommend the chicken strips and fries. Their in-house-made ranch dressing has been living rent free in my head for about a week now. Our server was personable and kind, and the vibe was vibing. This place would be great for families or a date night. Lots of points for being Furbaby Friendly. Definitely recommend!
… moreAngela Wagner
The tacos were great! The sandwiches and flatbread were okay not bad, just not as memorable as the tacos. Overall, a decent experience. ✌
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