Jimmy Martinez
Absolutely fantastic BBQ! Smokin Jones BBQ in Osage Beach delivers on flavor, portion size, and service. The meat was perfectly smoked, tender, and packed with rich, authentic BBQ taste. The sides were just as good as the main dishes, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. Staff was friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. This place is a must-visit if you’re in the area!
… moreJason Greer
Great food! The brisket was so tender, the baked beans were smoky and loaded with meat, and the service was fantastic. I loved it so much that I went back three days later, had the turkey sandwich with the white sauce, and it was great. I also had the cheesy corn and more backed beans. They are that good. When I left, I took two pounds of brisket and a full slab of ribs home for the family! If you love BBQ, then go to Smokin Jones BBQ, and you will not be disappointed.
… moreElle Oswald
Their sauces are good. All of them are kind of thin. The sweet and spicy are exactly what you expect, with the spicy a nice medium. The white was actually the spiciest, in my opinion, and tasted a lot like the coleslaw sauce with peppers in it. I had ribs, while my husband had the loaded baked potato with pulled pork, and the nine year-old had mac & cheese and cornbread. My husband loved his potato, so we’ll give that five stars. My ribs were fine, but dry. The store hadn’t been open long when we went, so they hadn’t had time to sit that day: three stars for those. Unfortunately, the 9yo’s mac& cheese was not good, and the cornbread was so dry we all tried it and agreed that it had to be from the day before. It would have broken in half if we dropped it. It was also bland, so even if it had been fresh, I wouldn’t recommend it. The mac&cheese was spicy, which was sad, but the pasta was also overcooked, so her meal gets two stars. (The pasta was also cavatappi, so the noodles were really big bites for a kid, just FYI.) Honestly, given how many barbecue places there are nearby, I’m shocked the ratings here were so good, but maybe we caught them on an off day. Service was also mediocre, with food coming from tubs and heating trays, not the kitchen, and one person looking like they’d really rather be somewhere not helping us. The decor was fun, and there’s an upper level of seating, so it’s larger than it looks from outside.
… moreDavid Cochrane
Food was pretty dang good for bbq outside of Kansas City. The baked beans in particular could be an entire meal of its own. Definitely ordering a pint of those next time I’m around.
… morejorgy23
Traveling from WI and in search of some delicious BBQ and we found it here! Everything we had was delicious. The brisket was so juicy and the fat to meat ratio was perfect. Best tasting brisket we’ve had! We loved our meal so much that we stopped back later and purchased more meat and sides to take home for dinner that evening! We never would have picked turkey, as we are always skeptical of it being too dry, but this was amazingly juicy and the flavor was so good. The staff were helpful and friendly and it was a great experience all around. We all agreed it was the best BBQ we’ve ever had! (And we’ve tried a lot of it!)
… moreLeelee Walker
We read the reviews and had to see if it lived up to the five stars. And, YES IT DOES! My husband is a BBQ connosuer and he says it’s the best at the lake and right up there with some of the best in MO including KC. We had the baby carnivore and the meats were outstanding and sides a great compliment. We will become regulars. Highly recommend!
… moreYevhenii Kyriukha
Top ribs. Juicy with right fat amount, perfectly cooked. The portion size is giant. Also cherry cake is delicious.
Atmosphere is also super cool. Just don’t seat on the second floor if you wear skirt
… moreSherri Pratt
So good!!
The meats are not overly Smokey which is great! Most places use way too much smoke. We walked in late on a Friday night and they were extremely friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere too!
… morewesley page
Ordered the three meat platter with sausage, turkey, and brisket. Food was delicious and plentiful. Service was great and by the way, get the blackberry cobbler it’s to die for
… moreSarah Hamilton-Tyrrell
We had SJ cater an anniversary party, even though we’d never yet tried their food. What a smart decision! The brisket and pulled pork were tender and juicy and everyone raved in particular about the turkey– thick slices of high quality meat that made converts out of the professed non-turkey lovers. They also provided a range of truly unique sauces (but the meat needed nothing, honestly), and we loved the chunks of meat in their beans. I also appreciated the fantastic customer service from Reagan and Tara during the planning/ordering stages (these are friendly, patient people). Overall, you can’t go wrong, and we can’t wait to visit the restaurant and re-live our wonderful experience.
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