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The Smokin´OX Premium BBQ

Updated 2026-08-19 · 15,282 reviewed · 115 listed · Scored from 466 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(466) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified moderate
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The Smokin´OX Premium BBQ
Price
moderate
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Rib House / Ribs Specialist, Carolina-Style BBQ
Reviews
466

What recent reviews say

The Smokin' OX delivers reliable smoked meats and sides, backed by a staff team (Ashley, Alexis, Alyssa) who move orders quickly. The brisket, wings, and chicken earn consistent praise for tenderness and flavor, though one customer hit dry slices on a return visit, suggesting occasional inconsistency in that signature item.

What sets them apart is care in both the plate and the counter. A smoked turkey salad appears on their quieter menu, hush puppies rival any in the region, and beef tallow-fried pickles arrive hot. Reviewers note value for portion size at moderate pricing.

Praised for
  • tender, flavorful smoked meats
  • fast service
  • friendly staff (named: Ashley, Alexis, Alyssa)
  • generous portions
  • high-quality sides (hush puppies, potato salad)
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Best for: BBQ seekers who value tender, well-smoked meat and fast service at reasonable prices

Strengths

  • Fat-rendered brisket that melts in your mouth
  • Smoked chicken wings (consistently praised)
  • Speed and staffing consistency (named crew)
  • High-quality house-made sides

Worth knowing

  • Staff members named: Ashley, Alexis, Alyssa (praised for friendliness and speed)
  • Signature item: smoked turkey salad
  • Beef tallow-fried pickles (house-made)
  • Hush puppies consistently beat reviewer expectations
  • Brisket ordering note: one reviewer received dry, grey slices when ordering 'mixed lean/fatty' (inconsistency observed)

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 100 traditional smokehouse bbq businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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352
4
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3
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2
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15

Common questions

What are The Smokin' OX's signature items?
Smoked brisket, chicken wings, ribs, and half chicken are most praised. The smoked turkey salad is a quieter menu highlight. Beef tallow-fried pickles and hush puppies are house-made sides.
How fast is the service?
Multiple reviews note speedy or rapid service, suggesting a fast-casual line experience.
Is this place a good value?
Reviewers cite great portions at reasonable prices relative to quality, suggesting good value at moderate pricing.

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Last updated 2026-08-19