Smokey Jack’s Barbeque

I’ve traveled to other states for good barbecue and all the while I had it right in my backyard.
I had this place in my massive list of bookmarks to try but it took my girlfriend’s mother to finally go. I didn’t realize that it was only a ten minute drive for me in traffic. You will know when you’ve reached Smokey Jack’s when you see the grill on the grass adjacent the parking lot. When we got there there was not one car in the parking lot. I was very weary because history has shown me more times than not that a place will have at least one if not some cars in the parking lot buying some of an establishment’s great eats. The term, «Looks can be deceiving» definitely came to mind after I finished my meal…
The menu has many of your normal barbecue fare. Pulled pork, ribs, brisket and the like for that description. We opted for those including mac and cheese and baked beans. The cashier was very likable and smiled often. We got our food to go and were on our way.
My plate had a little of everything and almost everything was a whole lotta good. They gave us plenty of Texas toast which I appreciated. The ribs were big! Smokey Jack’s definitely doesn’t skimp. They have great flavor and are very tender. They didn’t even need sauce. Mac and cheese was okay. It wasn’t bad but it was just missing something. I have yet to put my finger on it. The baked beans are great and swimming in a sea of flavor. After the beans were gone I wanted to sop up the juice. The brisket… So damn good. Even if they only had brisket on the menu I would still come back. It’s that good. I don’t know what’s better than tender but it’s that. It’s just as good when you reheat it. If you go definitely get the brisket.
I’ve been here about eleven times since January 7 because my girl and I have jonesed for the flavorful eats of Smokey Jack’s. If you’ve been sleeping on it or Halloween to be in the area looking for authentic barbecue check them out.

**** UPDATE **** So, I’ve still never been here but I’ve sent Jabari quite a few more times since my review and they have me half off my brisket since I’ve been living in this restaurant for weeks and haven’t done the application did the free sandwich. I swear I’ll make it he one day but until then I’ll keep ordering through Unilocal and sending my honey for dinner. Don’t forget to say you read Mary T’s review! lol **** UPDATE **** 30 JAN 2016
I have never been here but I’ve sent my boyfriend at least six times in the past three weeks. I always get their brisket with a side of mac and greens or baked beans.
I’ve also had their ribs. I love just about everything I’ve tried here. I’ve ordered the macaroni and cheese in two separate occasions and one time it was extremely good and the other time it was just okay.
The brisket here is to die for… I swear. Tender. Juicy and delicious. It doesn’t need barbecue sauce but their barbecue sauce is an extra bonus that makes the meat that much more enjoyable. It’s sweet just like I like it.
Ribs. The ribs are on point, as well. I’ve had them a few times and every time they were tender. While I’m writing this review I’m mad it’s only a quarter til eleven and they don’t open until noon because I’m hungry.
The baked beans are a nice added touch. It has chunks of ground meet in it and are great with a little brisket on your fork. Yummy in my tummy for sure!
Every time my boyfriend has come home the meals have had Texas toast in them. I’m not sure how many pieces or if the toast comes with everything but that’s a great bonus when you open the box, I swear.
Give them a try and make sure you try their rewards program. Unfortunately, we got a coupon saying we had to buy NINE sandwiches and had already been here more than nine times, so I was a bit bummed. but don’t say I didn’t warn you. I hope whoever reads this has better luck than we did and you guys get your free sandwich.

Finally a BBQ restaurant in the neighborhood that is worth your money. We order ribs and sausage, and they were pretty good and very tender. You really don’t need to put BBQ sauce on them; however, their BBQ sauce with a little dash of hot sauce is off the chain… sweet, tangy and hot!
We’ve tried many local BBQ joints in this area, and we always left dissatisfied. Thanks Smokey Jack’s, WE’LL BE BACK!

I had a coworker of mine told me about this place called Smokey Jack’s and how good the food was. Now, I’m always looking for something good to eat so I went over there to see about this place. I must tell you that the food was really good — the sides (mac and cheese and greens) I had could have come from my very own mother’s kitchen. The ribs were so tender and plump with that smokey taste all the way through. This place will be on my list of places to get something good to eat from this point forward.

I happen upon Smokey Jack’s looking for another Rib Joint… OMG!!! so glad I did, these Ribs are fall off the bone Delicious and the sauce is Great!!! I know for a fact that this is a Goldmine… Gwinnett County finally has a Great BBQ Establishment. To top it off the Staff is Awesome.

I am dusting off my Unilocal account because I felt Smokey Jack’s deserved some praise. This place is delicious! I have been here twice and got the pulled pork combo both times with okra and beans. The portions are very generous and the meat is so flavorful you don’t even necessarily need sauce. But the sauce is also on point so of course I indulge.
Beyond the food the staff is super friendly and welcoming. It’s like you are enjoying a meal in a friend’s home. I really cannot say enough good things about Smokey Jack’s. They have also catered lunch for my job a few times — its definitely a group favorite.

it was GREAT! First off the staff was awesome, all super nice and genuinely happy we were there! The restaurant was nice and clean. We went overboard and ordered the ½ rack of ribs (they are beef ribs not pork ribs!) with okra and Mac and cheese and the pork sandwich with fries! All of it was reeealllly good. The okra actually made me throw my fist into the air! Fries were frozen but they were crispy and seasoned right! Sandwich and ribs, both awesome. Ribs came with a piece of Texas toast as well! Your bbq craving will be satisfied, you’ll have a pleasant experience with the staff! We’d come back for the okra alone! Thanks for the great experience!

I decided to try out this «gourmet» BBQ joint. I ordered sliced brisket. Order came out to be $ 13.36 with drink. Thought this would be decent meal. Oh boy, I was in for a surprise. The Okra and Greens portion were appropriate, but wow the brisket. I thought this is KOBE steak or something. I get a piece (literally 1 slice) of brisket with a corner cut out and another cube of brisket. You be the judge of this brisket picture.
–The size of this brisket, I thought it could feed the whole family (please take a look at the pix). I asked the owner, she said the weight of this thing is not a ¼ lb less nor a ¼ lb more. That explains the cube next to it. Who cut out a piece of meat to make sure they weight exactly ¼ lb? If I paid $ 10.95 for brisket, as a customer I can tell if that is worth $ 10.95. I can’t imagine what a $ 10.95 ¼ lb ribs would look like with the bones.
–I tried to voice my opinion, but she doesn’t seem to care. Some like the fat (like me), some doesn’t. But this is STEWED brisket and NOT SMOKED brisket, look at all the fat. I had better brisket at a local gas station on Lawrenceville Hwy than this. I know good BBQ is expensive, but this way out of the ball park and it is not even good. I don’t ever do reviews but when I do, something really ticked me off. What a disappointment. Ruined my lunch.

The food is just ok. There’s better BBQ else where. I had sliced chicken and greens. The chicken had a lightly smoked flavor but I thought it was a bit salty. Luckily the BBQ sauce was sweet and cut the salty taste. The greens were so so. Nothing to write home about. I got there at 2 and wanted ribs but they weren’t gonna be ready till 3. I was surprised and disappointed since they opened at 12. I would think everything on the menu would be ready when they open. Maybe they were running behind schedule.

My first time at Smokey Jack’s was an awesome experience. The food was plentiful and tasteful. I had the chicken combo with 2 sides and banana pudding. You get a lot of food for the money. The restaurant was clean & very busy. The staff handled the crowd of people very well. One of the best bbq restaurants in the area!

Great BBQ! We stopped here on the way back to Atlanta from the UGA game. Great brisket, BBQ and ribs. Super friendly staff.

My fiancé and I decided to give this place a try and I’m really glad that we did because the BBQ was delicious! I tried the pulled pork and brisket combo and my fiancé tried the bbq chicken sandwich and it was all good!!! All the meat was very tender and juicy… The only complaint I have was that the greens were a tad bit salty, but they were still pretty good. also I think some wings would be a good addition to the menu. I love the idea of having a good bbq restaurant in the neighborhood where I work. If you are ever in the area and have a taste for some bbq give them a try! Two thumbs up for me !!

Besides the aloof girl at at register everything was awesome… the pork, chicken and pork ribs were amazing. The sauce is so delish as well! Will definitely be a regular place for my husband and I. The collard greens were also perfect! MR. JACK was so nice and chatted with us for a short while and he definitely loves what he does!

Not too impressed. Service was a bit slow. Staff was friendly enough. My biggest disappointment was that none of the meat tasted smoked and I had the pork, the brisket, and the sausage! The banana pudding is a winner but the BBQ not so much.

The banana pudding is delicious, very good barbecue and sides. I suggest you definitely give them a try.

Just awesome! The brisket was so juicy and tender. The mac n cheese and baked beans were yummy. The owner is super nice! Will definitely be returning!

First and foremost, very nice people who are very proud of their food, and they have every reason to be. Saw this place in the neighborhood and had to try it, very glad I did, so damn good. The brisket and pulled pork didn’t even need the tasty BBQ sauce that came on the side, it was very tender and the cooked-​in flavor had me writing this post before I finished eating. If you are local or just visiting, give this place your appetite.

Juicy brisket, great flavor. I wish they were open on Mondays. Next time I go im going to try the Jack sausage dog.

Absolutely Amazing Service And Food!!! My Family and I really enjoyed the customer service and the food was definitely on point!!!

The food is delicious and the staff is very nice and inviting. I love the Mac and cheese and the sauce for the bbq! Oh, and the banana pudding, of course!