Smoke Eaters

Pig in a SmokeOne of two locations for this local franchise that began in 1995 and saw a rise in fame after their Hellfire Challenge™ (ten minutes to eat a dozen wings with no liquids and a five minute afterburn) was featured on Man vs Food (S1:E15).We used to go to their DTSJ location for our fantasy football draft parties, but after it closed three years ago, we decided to stick with tradition and come to this Almaden Valley location.The Good:*Service is pretty good overall, as I've yet to have a bad interaction. *Fast-casual order and pay at the counter but they bring the food out to you. *I usually stick with the chicken tenders and they're usually very crispy and come out piping hot. I recommend getting the sauce on side to prevent the crisp coating from getting soggy.*Absolutely fantastic beer list that includes some ciders on-tap, as well. *Outdoor dog-friendly seating*Happy Hour M-F 3-6 p.m. 20%-off finger foods; $1 off drafts; $2off wine; and some $8 app specials. *Tons--and I mean TONS--of TVs around. Even if you're outside, don't worry they got you covered. Not a bad seat in the house. The Meh:*Ordered the Philly Cheesesteak egg rolls off a recommendation by another fantasy player and it was just OK, but my biggest gripe is the egg roll wrapper tasted like uncooked flour. =ZThe Ugly:*The interior can get VERY NOISY!! SO IF THERE'S SOMEONE YOU DON'T WANT TO TALK TO, THEN BRING THEM HERE! *Their "Fiery Garlic" sauce gave me some of the most rank farts ever. "Holy-fucking-shit what died in my asshole?!" kinda farts, ja feel?Conclusion: Superb beer selection, tasty bar bites, and a great atmosphere keeps us coming back here.

It took 35 mins before the order of 10 wings, 2 sliders, and a side of tots hit the table.With 2 fountain drinks it was $55?It's kind of wild just 10 wings costs $23-$25?? They are breaded w/ sauce over top. It wasn't bad but idk about 35 mins $23-$25 worth. Better off going to wingstop. A billion tvs and beer. Prob just skip food or just stick to fries or something. Not really a dinner spot ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

My go to order is Atomic Tenders Sauce on them, Basket of Cheese Fries, Paired with a Blue Moon. Doesn't get much better than that!

THANKFUL this place still stands its ground! really miss the OG sm0ke eaters off of 3rd st. :( but this is definitely my go to location now--and has been for a few years now! got our usual; atomic tenders & a side of fries. perfectly sauced and fried to perfection! *chefs kiss* i normally don't dine in here, but we decided to enjoy our food outside since the weather is just perfect. i love that they continue to offer crafty cocktails w limited edition menus ~ inside bar is great, offering draft beer and plenty of seating in/outside. food service was & is normally pretty fast, even when it can be slightly busy. only con i have to mention is the seating outside can be pretty dirty.. i always need to clean where i want to sit. it's definitely not as maintained as the inside of the place.

Overall, decent! My work went here for an event and we got a lot of drinks. I was surprised that they made an espresso martini for me.Their "Nashville hot" chicken wasn't that hot as I only got it in habanero spicy. I wouldn't consider this a great Nashville sandwich as it didn't have enough oil or heavy spice on it that made the sandwich pop. However their pickles and slaw were very nice! All the appetizers we got were nice and hot. I'd say the service was very nice and the outdoor patio very clean. Wouldn't come regularly but for a work event, would be great!

Came here for happy hour after work and noticed it's a very causal dine-in restaurant as you order and then find your seat. It's your standard American dine-in bar as they have beers on tap and have your typical American finger foods.Finger foods (5/5): We onion rings, garlic fries, tater tots, and salad. They were all amazing and comforting.Royal Burger (5/5): This burger consisted of white cheddar, bacon, garlic aioli, and carmelized onions. Also came with my choice of fries. It was great and everything you wanted for a burger.Mai Tai IPA (5/5): I definitely recommend this if you like cocktails and IPA. It was strong for an IPA, which I liked.Come here for happy hour!

As I drove past this area the red restaurant sign grabbed my attention. I was already picking up my dinner from another spot but decided I'd grab an appetizer from here to give this place a try. After looking through their pics I spotted they offer Ribeye Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. I love a good Philly and a good egg roll so the combination sounded fire. After the first bite I was sold! They have great seasoning and just the right amount of ribeye to cheese ratio. They also came with 2 dipping sauces. I will definitely be back to try the wings and get the egg rolls again.

I really like this place, as long as you know to level set your recommendations. It's a beer and wings spot - with lots of TVs that are loud both inside and outside. Outside has picnics tables with umbrellas and TVs which we always opt for if the weather is nice. You wait in line and order at the counter, grab a number, and they bring your food to you at your table.Their menu has a bit of something for everyone - from many wing options, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. They have a lot of varying craft beers and it's got somewhat of a fancy dive vibe. Their wings and tenders are great and they have varying sauces from mild to super hot. I love their steak salad and their buffalo tender salad - to balance out the beer. Their ranch is hands down the BEST and you need to get some to dip your fries into.

Where do I start! My bartender was Ana Martinez ( i seen it on the receipt ) she greeted me with a beer menu and a food menu!. This place was full of warriors fans!! She took my order even tho there was a lot of patrons here! I asked for a for an Old fashioned and she didn't disappoint! It was on point! I ordered soon after I had the yummy wings fiery garlic! Amazing! Overall the service was outstanding! When I needed a beer she kindly asked if I needed a refill! That's top notch service! If you're in the area for good brews and amazing cocktails stop by! Never disappoints!

I asked for a buffalo sauce tender salad and I got this plain chicken , small amount salad .My order was supposed to be ready in ten minutes and waited 30 minutes to be ready . When it was ready it literally sat there until I went to ask for it twice. To top it off it doesn't even have the sauce it comes with. Disappointed and never again going to this location .