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Smokehouse876

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 84 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(84) 85 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Traditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ Food Truck / StandCarolina-Style BBQTexas-Style BBQRib House / Ribs SpecialistBBQ Catering
Smokehouse876
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, BBQ Food Truck / Stand, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
84

What recent reviews say

Smokehouse876 earned 4.9 stars across 84 reviews, with 98% five-star ratings. Reviewers consistently praise the jerk chicken as the best in town, smoked meat cooked to perfection, and hearty sides like mac n cheese and rice and peas. Staff bring genuine warmth, service moves fast, and the sauce is worth requesting.

Praised for
  • jerk chicken quality
  • smoked to perfection
  • sides and mac n cheese
  • friendly staff and vibe
  • good sauce options
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Best for: Jerk chicken lovers and families seeking smoked meats with Caribbean flair.

Strengths

  • Jerk chicken specialty
  • Caribbean-Southern fusion style
  • house-made sauce
  • quality sides

Worth knowing

  • Jerk chicken described as best in town by multiple reviewers
  • Mac n cheese praised specifically
  • Rice and peas mentioned as standout side
  • House sauce recommended to ask for
  • Meats served hot off the grill

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.51 average across the 100 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 38% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 87
Review volume 84
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What makes the jerk chicken stand out?
Multiple reviewers call it the best in town, smoked to perfection and served hot off the grill. The house sauce is worth requesting.
What are the popular sides?
Reviewers single out mac n cheese, rice and peas, and potato salad as standouts.
Are the ribs good here?
Yes, reviewers mention loving both the jerk chicken and ribs equally.
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Last updated 2026-08-19