Smoke Jack Barbecue

I had a problem and the owner called and resolved personally class act.\r Thanks\r Mike more

Just Average: My wife and I are BBQ lovers and I was born in Atlanta, so I have eaten at most BBQ places over the last 60 plus years, but we would not make a special trip to eat there again. Service was good, our waitress was very pleasant but the food was lacking in same quality. Brunswick stew was below average-couldn't even finish it, coleslaw....same as stew, I prefer the creamy, but I this wasn't even good vinegar based...couldn't finish it. Pulled pork...not too bad, ribs average, chicken....ok, beef tips...just ok. The main problem was that if you took away the sauce, the plain meet was very low in flavor and dry!!! BBQ style meat should have a distinct taste alone, the sauce should simply accent the taste not cover it up. When the food came, the ribs and chicken were covered in sauce, which meant that is all we could taste unless we cleaned off all the sauce...then it was dry! ......and they have the SC Mustard sauce.....don't they know that the old favorite is North Carolina Vinegar based and is so much better than the mustard based. But regardless.....improve the basic flavor, rub the ribs and keep the sauce on the side.\r \r In summary, just another average BBQ place!!! more

I was excited to go there although I had heard from people that it wasnt anything special. The food was okay..they had different types of bbq sauces from different states which i am not a fan of. I think bbq places should stay with what the area is known for. The customer service was terrible and our waiter was also terrible. TAKE YOUR MONEY TO A BETTER BBQ RESTUARANT. Pros: The location and building Cons: sauces from kansas and SC, i thought this is georgia? more

A friend told me about this website, and I never thought that I would need to use it until iI arrived at Smoke Jack. I am from New York and was visiting my family in Roswell. They said they knew a BBQ joint in Alpharetta so we cruised on over there. Our servers name was Sheila or Shelby I can't remember. She was probably one of the sweetest servers I've ever had. She told us it was her first day and I thought ""oh great"". No that wasn't the case at all. Our drinks were never empty and I had everything that I needed right when I asked. She was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We sat down and she welcomed us with a great smile. She got our drinks and mentioned the great margaritas and they were awesome. Then she told us that the fried pickles were amazing so we had to try some. They were unbelievably delicious. She then taught us about that the Hanger Steak was and alot of the other items. She was very boastful about the chef and how everything was prepared in the morning. This place really rocks. My only concern is the fact that I don't live there so I can't go very often. Whenever I am in Alpharetta we go to places where service stinks as well as the food. She was great and extremely kind. I give this place and the staff an A + Pros: Great cheerful service Cons: I don't near to eat it every week more

Must I say that Smoke Jack rocks the restaurant world of Alpharetta. Great service and awesome food. I was sitting alone so I decided to take the bar. The bartender Cameron couldn't have been nicer and he really helped me understand the menu. He made me feel like I was a regular and my glass was never empty! He told me a great choice would be fried pickles so I took his word and boy was he right. They are the absolute best!! Smoke Jack rocks!! Pros: Great food and bartender Cons: nothing! more

When you pull up in front of Smokejack you get that small town feeling. Once you are inside the staff treats you like a long time regular. I haven't had service this good at 5 star restaruants that I shelled out over $100 to eat. The food is to die for and my portions were big enough that I had enough left over for dinner. My wife plans on making this a weekly visit. Give Smokejack a try, I promise you will not be disappointed! Pros: Come hungry because the portions are large and the taste is awesome! Cons: my wife will never eat my bbq again... more

SmokeJack was an outstanding dining experience. There are many traditional and unconventional items to choose from. Looking for a great pork sandwich? How about trying the delectable Hanger Steak? We were pleasantly surprised with every aspect of the cozy restaurant. If you are tired of the chain restaurants, try this hidden treasure that is affordable, family friendly and elegant today! Pros: Food of course Cons: That we can't eat there every night! more

Not being the kind of girl to send in a review, I was reminded by my boyfriend that if you are impressed with a restaurant you should tell someone about it, because that is what restaurants depend on. Growing up in Alpharetta I have seen the building that SmokeJack is located in, be three restaurants before. Maybe that is why it took SmokeJack being there for two years for me to finally try it out. When we entered I could not believe how much the 150 year old building had been transformed into a blend of history with the original brick walls and modern art. My first thought was that we were going to have to skip the movies we had planned after dinner because we were on a budget that night. But once we sat down and looked at the menu, I noticed that the prices were affordable! Of course they have these huge combo dishs the size of a small animal for around $25! But for $24.38 Steve had a huge pork sandwich and a beer and I had the cobb salad and diet coke. The server was friendly and was smiling the whole time. A manager stopped by the table to see how everything was. We told him how suprised we were with the variety of dishes and prices on the menu. He explained that ""the owner is very focused on family dinning in Alpharetta, and that every family does not have the same budget"". It was refreshing to discover a restaurant focused so much on the food being of value then a piece of art. Pros: Family Owned Cons: Not enough restaurants like Smokejack more

I recently visited Smoke Jack BBQ for the first time with my family. I must say that the experience was outstanding. ! Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about the variety of dishes on the menu. I had the smoked chicken cobb salad and It was fantastic! I had it with the ranch dressing but there is a variety of dressings to choose from and each dressing is homemade in house that very day. My kids had the pork slider and kids chicken fingers which was perfect for my little ones as they are picky eaters. My husband had the Salmon filet which was out standing! I must also comment on the wide variety of excpetional wines on hand. They carry a wine for every dish. I highly recommend Smoke Jack BBQ for family dinners, a night out with friends, or whatever the case may be. I will most definetly be returning with my family! more

Smoke Jack convinced me that bbq really can be great food. I have never been a fan of bbq until i moved to Alpharetta Ga. They have meals from all over and give a great variety of food. There pulled pork with the carolina mustard sauce was awsome. There side dishes remind me of my grandmothers cooking where you can tell they put time and effort into them instead of from a can or a box. The Service was the best ever for bbq. Managers were out and about and not hiding from customers. Servers were knowledable about all the products they serve at smoke jack. This is with a doubt a bbq restaurant that I will continue to dine at with all family a friends. more

Visiting family in Alpharetta is normally a boring task. The restauraunts in the area tend to be a bit uninspired. Last time however we went to SmokeJack's in downtown Alpharetta. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and I was glad to see they had an extensive selecion of vegetarian sides, and salads. Their wine list was simple but it managed to avoid the pitfalls of Kendall Jackson and the like. The service was great, they told us about how the food is prepared and walked me through the many sauce options of a barbeque rookie like myself. The atmosphere was great, it was a blend of rustic tavern with a distinctive art collection of abstract Jazz musicians. Great value was had with all of us taking home leftovers from our big plates. The pulled pork was so good it just fell apart in my mouth, combined with the house Carolina Mustard sauce of which I am now a convert. Don't miss out on a chance to see this classic cusine redone in Alpharetta. more

Very overpriced for the value, with a rude hostess. When we were finally seated, we complained about the overcooked, meager meat portions to the owner, who was completed unconcerned. I've had better barbeque at a drive-through fast food place, at half the price. Very, very disappointed. Save your money and go where the staff is friendlier and the food is better. Swallow in the Hollow is worth the drive to Roswell. more

Absolutely the worst barbeque we have tasted. The prices are outrages for the low quality meat and side items. I think the side items come from a can and the masked potatoes are definitlly instance. The reviewer that posted before is coorect on saying the owner is very rude. I told the owner that the ribs that I ordered were very tough. He said thats the way they are and walked away. The waitress brought me another batch and they were the same. I also cant believe there is not a ribs and chicken item on the menu. With all the great barbeque places around this yuppy place needs to go. Cons: Low quality meats. more

As a vegetarian, who generally avoids barbecue places due to the lack of options on the menu, I was incredibly impressed to find a wide assortment of side dishes to try. The corn pudding and mac & cheese I tried were outstanding. The fried pickle appetizers were incredible as well. There is even a lot I couldn't try, but I will be sure to do it next time I go! Pros: Great Food, Variety, Cool Atmosphere more

Went to Smokejack for the first time the other night with my wife. We we very happy when we left. I had a combo plate with pork ribs, lamb ribs and beef brisket, and it rocked! The meats were smokey and perfectly seasoned, the sauce was sweet, sticky and awesome. The sides were all fresh and delicious. My wife doesn't like barbecue so she had the grilled Rainbow Trout. It was tremendous, fresh and cooked just right. The service staff was fast, enthusiastic and good looking. We're happy Smokejacks here! Pros: family friendly, good variety, great staff and food more

Friday and Saturdays upstairs the entertainment, both on stage and behind the bar, is top notch including some of the best Chicago blues I've heard. The food in the dinning room was outstanding. The Mashed Sweet Potatoes were absolutely amazing and the Beef Brisket Pasilla was a delightful dining experience. The service I received on my visits was great and I recommend Smokejack to all my friends and family. The staff was courteous, fast, efficient and very pleasurable. Pros: Food, Service, Entertainment more

Had very disappointing brunch at Smokejack on Sunday. Had reservations, came about 15 minutes early, and watched them sit at least 50 people before us, including other groups of the same size who didn't have reservations. Instead we had to wait for one particular table to finish, and the patrons lingered on. A half hour later, after requesting to speak with the owner, the owner was rude to us, and offered a stiff and angry apology. Earlier that week, the staff on the phone promised a meal that would include lamb, several types of smoked meats, fish, etc. Instead, the brunch meat only included bacon, sausage, ribs, and salmon. Then the usual eggs and danishes. Seemed overpriced at $20/person. Pros: free parking Cons: horrible service, overpriced, bad hostesses more