SmokeWorks

First time here and we really liked it. Ordered the fried okra app (nice, crunchy, delicious). For main course we shared the Wings and Ribs with a salad and fries. The meat fell off the bone and was barbecued in a very good rub. The fries were dusted with some rub as well. Awesome food. We ate and took some home. Great service and atmosphere. Parking is a challenge because every single street parking spot for blocks is metered. It's $1 / hr with a 30 cent credit card convenience fee. Not too bad. Recommend.

Found this place on a trip to Bloomington for work. It wasn't busy so I got sat right away and since it was BBQ the food came out quick. I got the two meat platter with pulled pork and pork belly with mac n cheese, loaded mashed potatoes, and cornbread. Overall the food was just okay, not my favorite style of BBQ as it was a little more on the vinegary side. The mac n cheese had this weird seasoning that I didn't like but the corn bread was good and the pork belly was something new to try.

Just stopped in for a cocktail. Amazing whiskey selection. It was quiet as the students aren't back from summer vacation. Some nice cocktails on the menu, too. Good Buffalo Trace distillery options but a little light on the Elijah Craig and 1792 selections.

Can't Lie As A Person Who Grew Up In Memphis Tn This BBQ Was Far Off From Bake Beans To The potato salad If You Go To Memphis An Order The Same At Any Restaurant It Will Not Ever Look Like This

We were there on 05/25/24. They have a small area where you could have a private dinner for maybe 10 or so. The rest of the place is filled with booths and tables with a long bar in the back. Rustic decor and fun signs. We all thought the light up "occupied" signs outside the single stall restrooms were fun.Our party of four was happy with our drinks and meals. The drinks were delicious. We had the Peanut Butter Old Fashioned, the Bourbon Peach Tea, the Manhattan, and a shot/beer combo. We were all pleased with the drinks. I also have to say that their prices for drinks were really good. Maybe because it is a college town. The cocktails were $7-$9. That is way cheaper than our area. We ordered the Stadium Burger, Brisket Tacos, and two trays. One tray was brisket, ribs, fries, and cole slaw. The other was brisket, pulled pork, fries, and loaded mashed potatoes. The server brought us trays with small cups of each of the sauces they had. This was a nice touch and allowed us to compare them. I prefer bbq that has a rub and I can use my own sauce, so I was happy with my food. The fries were crispy and sprinkled with their rub. Our server was attentive and pleasant. We would definitely go back. In fact, I wish they weren't four hours away so I could go more often.

Visited SmokeWorks on a Sunday evening. We tried to appetizers the fried okra and the deviled eggs. The fried okra was delicious and the deviled eggs were good, but I would've preferred just regular deviled eggs. They have a variety of sauces and provide a tray to sample each. I tried the smoked turkey which was amazing. Two thick slices smoked perfection. My daughter had the wings which she enjoyed but they are on bone. The rest had regular barbecue and enjoyed their meal. The ambience is nice and the whiskey bar is gorgeous, I didn't have an opportunity to try the whiskey but my family tried a few cocktails and all gave a thumbs up. The servers were knowledgeable and attentive. I will definitely be back.

I love barbecue, so I'm always willing to try a new barbecue spot. On a visit to IN, I was craving bbq food and stumbled upon this place (the name also sold me because I love whiskey). Surprisingly they were not packed on a Friday evening. The staff were very helpful in giving their opinion on certain dishes. I ordered their brisket with macaroni and cheese and had the Brisket Deviled Eggs which were delicious. My niece ordered the Hickory Smoked Wings (delicious as well) and loaded nachos.

The atmosphere is nice but the food was mediocre at best. I got the brisket tray with 1 side (baked beans). The baked beans weren't good. I don't know what it was about them, I just didn't like them. I got one slice of very well done brisket that was tough and chewy. It came with a piece of cornbread that was ok. My husband got chicken wings which were good. We also got the deviled egg appetizer which was mediocre as well. The eggs were rubbery. Nothing special about it. 1 piece of brisket, baked beans and a cornbread muffin was around $14.50. Not worth it. We will not go back. Our server was very nice though!

This is our go to place that's dog friendly with great food. I often meet my friend who has a service dog. We sit outside to enjoy the peoplewatching, and it is nice to be located on the square with plenty going on. Staff have always been very respectful of his service dog - not trying to pet and always offering water. The food is great. They have several sauces and I like them all - the bourbon bbq is my favorite. They also have really good fried pickles and a great bourbon shake.

I was in town visiting a friend (who was also visiting.) looked this place up on Yelp and not only did it have decent reviews but it was only a block from his hotel. Good menu options, good service, great food. Both of us were very satisfied when we left.