Smoke Berkeley Llc

I regret having previously reviewed a different smokehouse, thinking it was this one! SMOKED BERKELEY is a huge disappointment. Not only was the person taking my order rude and condescending, but the smoked beef dish I ordered was incredibly dry. The side dishes and the beef were also quite pricey. Save your time and choose another place! This is not a fake review; I understand they're closed now, but when I visited, they had a salmon dish on the menu that was dry and over-smoked—meaning it lacked flavor and was just dried out. I also tried a beef dish, which I think was brisket, but I can't be certain. It was decent but similarly dry, and for the price, it just wasn't worth it!

This restaurant is stunning. The staff is incredible, and the vintage location really adds character. The signs in the bathroom are laugh-out-loud funny. My favorite side dish is the mac and cheese, which definitely surpasses that of other places at similar price points.

For the past five years, this place has consistently served the best barbecue in Berkeley. They were originally located on San Pablo Avenue near the old car wash. We all miss Tina, whom we affectionately called Momma Tina, along with her son Shawn and the rest of the team. They are absolutely fantastic, and I hope she’s doing well.

Got the pulled pork sandwich with mac and cheese which was very good. But I also got the sweet potato pie which was... awful. It was really sour? My friends and I all took one bite and then threw it away. Everything else was great.

The drinks are great, but the staff is phenomenal! Friendly, responsive, and just all around great. Would definitely recommend.