Shoals Smokehouse

The place is nice. We went this Sat night. Parking for this area is horrible. We had drinks and 2 apps. Drinks were good. The chicharrones had chili pool on it and they were made fresh. Very tasty. We also ordered the smoked nuts. They were really great! You can taste the smoke through the nuts. Definitely will give it a try.

Just sad that a place with great food is so poorly run. We went there today during a lunch break of a conference. This is something that all employees should know, the place will be busy because 5000 people are about to be looking for lunch. Interestingly enough we got a seat and placed our orders quickly. Our appetizer came out and it was great. Then after many other tables got their food, we question where ours was and that's when they told us they ran out of brisket and were trying to figure out what to do.Then I just picked a chicken sandwich with tots, something easy and quick. After 22 min (we were watching the clock because we had to get back to conference) I noticed a box sitting in the kitchen window. I walked up and asked and the food that was sitting there for 10 min was our food. This place literally had 3 manners walking around asking how things were and then doing nothing about it. Tons of servers and bussers doing very little and a kitchen that looks confused... so much staff and so much payroll being wasted. Of this places is making money, they should be making 3x as much. If they are hurting, it is clear why.

We came in late, and my group came in unknowingly almost 30 deep at 1 time! The team immediately sat us; Julia and Laura provided friendly and prompt service. The Brisket was good, Brisket QUESO DIP WAS AMAZING!

Gave this place a try while visiting for work. Very nice atmosphere & very friendly staff. The food was decent but not the best BBQ, I had the Tri-Tip which was tender & juicy along with the Burnt End appetizer which was good. The biscuits with the jam were off the hook good & was the best part of my visit.

If you're staying within walking distance, Shoals will keep you alive. But don't make a trip to go.The food is ... fine -- but that's like saying a date was "fine." Doesn't exactly make you eager for another, does it? The sides aren't bad. The potato salad is too pickle-ish, but it's not bad. The baked potato is good, but ... $10 for a baked potato? Queso blanco also is pretty good.I went with a group from work, so we were able to try several items by sharing. I'll start with the positive: the chicken wings are big and plump -- the skin was badly undercooked -- almost rubbery -- but pull that off and the meat inside is excellent. Best metal we had.On the other hand: the brisket is loaded with fat and kind of slimy, almost as if it was boiled instead of, well, barbecued. Same story with the not-so-burnt burnt ends. The turkey was dry, and the jalapeño sausage had no flavor other than the jalapeños themselves, and even they didn't have a lot of flavor. They will offer something called "white Alabama sauce" with ... everything. Don't fall for it -- it's like vinegar and white paint strained through a dirty sweat sock. Overall, it's not the worst meal you'll ever have, but it's expensive for average-at-best food, and you won't walk out saying "I can't wait to come back." Best part about the place: Gloria's is right next door ... and it's excellent.

I needed a burger and we walked over! Great concept for a beautiful day outside, the staff was incredible, and the food was great! The burgers were creative and a meat lovers dream! We can't wait to come back to get a plate of sausage and brisket!

No physical menu. You have to scroll through the app to order. Which was a pain. And the menu items weren't what I was looking for. Food was good not great.

our large group had fantastic service in the patio non 2/26- waiter was phenomenal and food delicious, loved the shredded pork!

We came here for New Year's Eve & the service was impeccable! The staff went above & beyond and were extremely friendly. The food was delicious & their drinks are strong & tasty. The ambience was great and everything was clean. Definitely will be coming back again to try the different items on the menu!

Food fantastic, large group accommodating , beverage service was spot on! Staff was fun. Will come again!