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BBQ Joint$$$$
Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee
This place is famous for their barbecue. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Save room for the bourbon praline cake & whiskey ice cream."(5 Tips)
"Candied bacon, pulled pork sandwich, bacon bourbon brownie."(3 Tips)
"Seriously, the best nachos and the best pulled pork I've ever had!"(17 Tips)
"Mac & Cheese with Brisket for the win!!!"(15 Tips)
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Kathy Bohn, MKE RealtorNovember 26, 2014Best bar-b-que in town! Love this place! 4 different sauces to choose from- you add as much or as little as you like. Don't like sauce? Don't need it! The pork is smoked, moist, delicious without it!
Andrew HillOctober 15, 2012The pulled pork was divine! You get a hefty half pound which is complimented with corn bread. The Mac and cheese is a must try! All of the sauces were to die for. Check this place out!
Katie RaebelFebruary 1, 2012Tip? Try putting a good sized dollop of the coleslaw on a bite of your sandwich. It just adds a little something. Also, Try the house BBQ with a little drizzle of Texas & the mustard based one. Yum.
Amazing BBQ. The meat is dry-rubbed and you choose from four sauces at the table. Try the pulled pork, Kansas City sauce, sweet potato fries, gooey bacon bourbon brownie and whiskey ice cream!
Stephanie SpenceJune 30, 2013The family platter is by far the best!!! Fed our family of 5. It had pulled smoked brat, baby back spare, brisket, pulled chicken, cole slaw, Mac n cheese and corn bread= DELISH!!!
Whit MaullJuly 4, 2015One of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had, perfect amount of spice. The pulled pork, brisket, and sauces kill too.
- Michael ChangFebruary 4, 2012Love BBQ? You will LOVE the Smoke Shack! Must try items from the smoker: sausage, brisket, short ribs and baby backs. Save room for the bourbon praline cake & whiskey ice cream. Yum!
Cherri Pierangeli KasdorfJanuary 22, 2019Goodness, our meals were delicious! The atmosphere was cozy and nice and the staff was friendly! Can’t wait to go back!
Zofia NoeDecember 20, 2014This place is perfect. The BBQ is delicious, the place is cozy, and blues music is filling out the ambience. A must if you love BBQ!
Steve KrierAugust 15, 2017We had ribs, brisket Mac and cheese , smoke shack salad and bourbon bacon brownie. Everything was delicious
Brian ArtkaJuly 30, 2012Same owners as AJ Bombers, some damn good BBQ. It doesnt compare to Stubbs, or Iron Works in Austin, TX, but this is the next best thing. All the meats are good, I like the house BBQ sauce.
Marty O.August 19, 2018Baby back ribs were fair, vinegar slaw is red cabbage, but with an excessively fine grate (use a coarser shred for this). Sauces were good. Beans were v. good
Usually come for Sunday brunch and get the savory sweet potato pancakes with pulled pork. That Carolina Gold sauce is exactly that...GOLD!- MIlwaukee needed this place. Absolutely amazing BBQ. Everything comes right out of the 1000 lb. smoker in back. Try the pulled pork with sweet potato fries and a rustic old fashioned!
Dean StelowJanuary 25, 2013The brisket sammich, the sweet potato fries, the mac n cheese, the white chili and bourbon cake with whiskey ice cream AMAZING!!
D CraftMarch 1, 2015Excellent food bit GPI really before they sell out. Mac and cheese is great but pass on the greens as they are made with way too much sugar.
Tracy DinanJune 13, 2015Yum! Worth the wait. Small place, nice outdoor seating area. Loved the brisket and Mac n cheese!
Josh BregerApril 19, 2013Brisket is fantastic! Sauce options are great. Overall wonderful experience. Will be back next time I'm in Milwaukee
Rhonada HoeppnerJuly 5, 2013Sweet spot between 5-6 pm for ribs. Beware the ribs are always sold out by 7 pm...no kidding. We never got to try the ribs!
Mary VruwinkMay 12, 2017I have been here before and normally have a good experience but today everything on my plate was cold and there was more fat than meat in the brisket😟 hopefully just an off day
Jon TetzlaffJuly 22, 2017Brunch is phenomenal. Savory sweet potato pancakes are great + a free cinnamon roll!
Delicious BBQ. Highly recommend brunch the sweet potato pancakes are delicious
Julie ParfreyMarch 22, 2015Brisket was the best. Mac and Cheese was good but not as good as Maxie's. Get one of the bourbon drinks.
Everything is good here but recommend the pork and the Mac and cheese
Get the Bacon Bourbon Brownie. Substitute the Whiskey Ice Cream. Thank me later.
Eileen BurrellJune 25, 2012Come early for ribs or brisket, they sell out. And the decadent Mac and cheese... It lives up to its name.
Work nearby? They partnered with @FLAVORcycle bicycle delivery service. Tip well and enjoy some stellar BBQ!
Rachel FedermanFebruary 11, 2012Rib combo is delicious. Bacon browned is great too, but make sure to get extra ice cream with it!
- Joel RottierDecember 8, 2012Get the pulled pork nachos. Seriously, the best nachos and the best pulled pork I've ever had!
Great for brunch! Love the pulled pork eggs benedict.
MikeAugust 6, 2014The BBQ egg rolls are surpassingly good. Their pulled chicken is ok, but the pulled pork is great. Sauces are kind of weak.
linda sestrickApril 15, 2012Dry rubbed, slow-smoked, and FINALLY a bbq joint north of the Mason-Dixon line w/ greens on the side!!
Shanice HemphillFebruary 20, 2016Disappointed! Ordered wings- they were warm ¬ thoroughly cooked-still bloody.9 wing portions for $9.50. We had pulled pork sandwiches and sweet potatoe fries.Our food was cool not warm. #Neveragain
Melissa MMarch 11, 2012Get the bourbon bacon brownies with the whiskey ice cream. Totally worth the calories.
- Rachel BoylanJanuary 22, 2012Candied bacon, pulled pork sandwich, bacon bourbon brownie. Food coma WELL worth it!!
MoseyJanuary 26, 2012The praline cake is like a little pecan covered slice of heaven. Save room for it!
Whether you're a veggie or not, the seitan is awesome!!! Getcha some!
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We’re obsessed with the craft of smoked meat. Our certified humanely-raised meats are dry rubbed, slow smoked, and sauced by you. In some cases, we began smoking your meat yesterday to ensure you get the perfect quality barbecue.
We smoke our meats in small batches, all-day, every-day...
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(414) 431-1119
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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