Smokewood BBQ Restaurants Ltd - Nelson

I got the pulled pork sandwich today, it comes to $10 even and its worth every penny, their eating is delicious and one of my favorite reasons to visit nelson 5/5 would definitely recommend.

Nice guy seemed like the owner. Had pulled pork and chopped brisket. Not that big of portions for the money. Pork was middle of the road. Brisket he left a half inch of fat on some of the pieces so kind of nasty. For the price, expect big portions and for them to at least give 100 percent edible meat. I am not being nitpicking no joke fat chunks the size of your thumb in the brisket. Very clean place friendly service. If I go back try different stuff.

We were excited by the aromas when we first walked in, but the meal was only ok nothing special. We placed an order that contained a chicken box with a 1/2 chicken, 1 rib box with a full rack of ribs, and mac cheese for sides. With ratings as high as this restaurant has, I was expecting something much better than what was served especially for the price. For anyone that has not had authentic BBQ before, the shortcomings of our meal might not have been noticed, but it really was only fast food quality at regular restaurant pricing. The meat on the ribs was hard, a clear indication that it had been cooked for too long and also left heating for too long. The BBQ sauce was both too sweet and acidic with too much fake smoke flavor. The chicken was the best part of the meal, as it was still juicy and tender, but the gravy was bland. The corn muffins were too dry, and even with the chicken gravy on them, not worth eating. The mac cheese was not fresh or cheesy, just lifeless, hard pasta with some unmelted globs in between.

I left this little jewel and it was fantastic. the half of the ribs, bon (both), float and brisket sandwich were perfectly cooked. house sauce is also great. the service was great by the owner. hard to find good authentic bbq joints in canada and these people have nailed it. well done. will be back every time I'm in the opposite.

Large bbq for Canadian standards (can not beat the southern states). nice owner. mac and cheese is a good supplement to their order. bands and brisket were well falling apart and pulled pork was delicious and smokey. sauce tho was the standout. I added more. well done!