Guy Fieri's Smokehouse

Amazing food and staff. I tried all the meat. I really liked the pork butt and the ribs.The spicy sauce was the best for me and I loved the greens. Not the best place if you want a salad because I don't think there is one on the menu.You go here because of who the owner is and the atmosphere. The food is solid and made by people who know meat. It is a little more commercial on how they make it but hey it's good.

When the train to Flavortown jumps the track to Disappointmentville. First and foremost the staff of this counter service restaurant was very nice that and the sides were the reason it was going to get a three but I had to go with a 2. People were being lured in by the name of a person who was supposed to know good food. The Ambience is kind of industrial with light rock from Mutiple decades. I'm not sure if it was supposed to be a bar that they added barbecue too in a drunken epiphany or a barbecue restaurant with a bar added. From the taste of the meat, I would say the former. I got a whole rack of ribs in anticipation along with a 1/2 pint of Mac n cheese and 1/2 pint of red potato salad. Both excellent. The Mac was filled full, the potato salad only halfway. The sides were 4 dollars each. I really wasn't worried because I was ready to dig in to some bussin' ribs. That's when someone pulled the emergency stop rope causing the train to Flavortown to come to a screeching halt. The ribs were bland and had a chemical taste. They didn't seem to have been exposed to real smoke at all. It tasted like someone used liquid smoke on them. They were tinder and fell off the bone but they tasted like a heat and serve rendition of ribs. The juju sauce tasted overly sweet and covered more than enhanced the flavor. If I come back it will be to have a beer or drink at the bar not to try the barbecue. At 2.25 a bone it didn't rank up with other commercial chains in the area in value or flavor.

I had such a wonderful experience prior to COVID and I highly recommended it to my wife so naturally she wanted to try it out when we were in Louisville?What happened to this place? The only staff they have is kitchen and bartenders. Their wait staff is non existent and it has turn into a restaurant where you have to go up to the counter and order your food, then wait for it to arrive and seat yourself. The menu was limited to smoked meats only and they had no more menu where you could order their meatloaf or trash can nachos.My wife and I were so disappointed we had a single alcohol drink and walked out. Staff was friendly and live music was very loud. This place went from 4-star to 1-star. I honestly dont' know how it is still open as the place was dead when we walked in. horrible experience.

Served by Jerry, and he's clearly one of the best out there. Ask for him if you stop by here for food and/or drinks. Aside from the other ambiance, food, etc which is always consistently strong with Guy Fieri....for once its nice to just get excellent service that exceeds expectations. That seems to have fallen by the wayside in where many servers are just there to go through the motions. Not Jerry. He was attentive, professional, there when we needed and not when we didn't. His personality shined, but he made our experience one of the best we've had in some time. As a former service worker, I'm a little picky when I watch people work in the industry....you can tell Jerry cares, and he sets a great example for others which to him appears effortless.

Nice servers and cooks but food is mediocre at best. The sauces are super running almost liquid. Feels like a tourist chain restaurant. Find something else.

Brisket was tender, flavorful, and plentiful. I paired it with the mac n cheese which was good and the street corn which was just a little over the top for me with too many flavors. The bartender made us great old fashioneds. We had great banter with the guys in the kitchen, and the bartender. I know the celebrity chef thing is a little tiresome for folks, but this was a really good meal and better than most in terms if service. Well done.

Had the absolute best service from Jerry. Friendly, knowledgeable and able to engage in interesting conversation when the work is slower.

I am pretty sure this is not supposed to be the quality that is passed out to the customer at this place. To start with the wins- for a Saturday night we got our food from the line pretty quick and the lady checking us out moved efficiently. Unfortunately that is where it ended. The brisket - tougher than shoes and no flavor. The brisket sandwich- the sauce saved it graciously. All of these was served barely warm. Now the pulled pork was ok. Again barely warm but edible. The name on the building is what brings the people but the quality is not matching.

The BBQ is mediocre at best, the pulled pork was cold, the ribs were all bone,the brisket was okay..the bartender was uninterested and on his phone...being Louisville they large selection of bourbons ,

My travels took me to Louisville, KY. So, I had to hit the strip near downtown and try a restaurant outside of the hotel. I stumbled across Guy's restaurant. Now I did see it only had 3 stars, but it looked much better than what some had rated it. Many said the food was good, but the service was rude. I had to find out!Walking in your order in line. Basic bbq..brisket, ribs, sausage, etc. Basic sides such as coleslaw, red potato salad, baked beans, etc.Upon entering, I asked the bartender where I order from. He just pointed at the long counter without saying anything. Didn't seem friendly. The ladies behind the counter were the exact opposite! I asked them for their recommendations. The one lady said the brisket. I'm skeptical because outside of Texas..and half of Texas, I get dried out brisket, lol! They let me try a sample without asking! It was delicious!! Tender and juicy with a really nice crust. For my sides, I got the red potato mustard salad and baked beans. The red potatoes tasted like mustard, but they were a little bland. I'd pass on them next time. The beans were really tasted. They burst with flavor.. for my BBq, I chose the bourbon brown sugar sauce since I'm in KY...why not! Awesome!!! Sweet but not overly sweet and not ketchupy! They offer KC style, mustard, and other bbq sauces as well.Overall, I really enjoyed GF's! The food, with exceptional potaton salad, was great. The service was fantastic. The employees were patient and really spoke of their preferences and took their time with me. Offering a sample before I ordered was very nice! If you are in the area...definitely worth checking out GF Smokehouse!