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Smokey Bones Fort Lauderdale

Restaurant Cafe Bar American restaurant Barbecue restaurant Steak house

One of the Most Reviewed Barbecue restaurants in Fort Lauderdale


Address

6500 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Website

locations.smokeybones.com

Contact

(954) 493-7779

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.2K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) time (12) friendly (10) ordered (9) good (9) ribs (8) order (8) service (7) Matt (7) amazing (7)
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  • 5/5 Venera N. 2 years ago on Google
    Such great place! So delicious! Definitely come back next time for try something else. I enjoyed my time here. Cozy interior. Very friendly staff!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josie H. 11 months ago on Google • 261 reviews
    Located along Federal Highway (US - 1), this Smokey Bones gives off the same casual vibes with large screen tvs airing various sports and plenty of table seating. The restaurant was not busy when I arrived. I approached a friendly male employee at the take out/pick up area and asked about their lunch specials. He handed me a menu and I looked at it quickly...traditional/boneless wings, burgers & sandwiches, ribs, BBQ platters, steak & seafood, and much more. I decided to order the ultimate BBQ bowl which consisted of mac & cheese, pulled pork, baked beans, and green onions. I received my food within 10 minutes. Visually it looks like a mixture of BBQ fixings and it was really yummy. Pulled pork was tender, mac & cheese was cheesy, and the sauce from the baked beans gave the whole dish a savory-sweet flavor. The meal was enjoyable and filling. I will definitely be back to try other dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill R. 2 months ago on Google • 377 reviews New
    I went to “ Smokey Bones Fort Lauderdale “ for lunch on a Sunday before the rush of customers. There was plenty of seating available but I sat at the bar. The service staff was very polite, attentive and knowledgeable. The barbecue was very tender and tasty. I will most likely return if I’m in the area again. Thanks for reading my review. A helpful thumbs up 👍🏻 would let me know others read these responses.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ericka D. 1 year ago on Google
    THEY TRIED IT with the “mac and cheese” how you gonna charge $5 for some dry a** noodles and no cheese. Might as well sold me easy mac. The ribs barely seasoned and looks lowkey rotting. They gave me the wrong mash potatoes and last but not least. After eating some broccoli since everything else was inedible I heard a buzzing sound in my bag and turned out to be a FLY. Beyond disappointed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tahoma L. 1 year ago on Google
    I saw one of their restaurants near Virginia Beach, and said, "one day". Well that one day was in Ft. Lauderdale, and I'm so glad that we ordered take out. The food was enough for 2 meals and tasty as all get out. I just wish that I had asked for extra bbq sauce. Their massive potato wedges was a meal with itself. I will be going back for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bimmer H. 8 months ago on Google
    C & Matt were wonderful attendees and employees to us! C had wonderful waiter service and was very respectful and positive always smiling :) and Matt was helpfully informative and nice to speak to of the quality of food! Norm was a stans up manager very positive and upbeat! Definitely will come back as regulars! Corn bread best in the south!!! Brisket cannot beat and love the atmosphere!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AL T. 1 year ago on Google
    Our favorite Lauderdale rib restaurant went out of business, so I started a search and found Smokey Bones. We were very happy with the fall off the bones Baby Backs. This place was spotless I soon figured out why Our bartender Tommy never stopped cleaning, the bar, and all the tables, in this large place. Service and food was fantastic Tommy was very friendly and made us feel at home we will be back. See photo of the bones.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rico W. 1 year ago on Google
    We've been here with a party of five to have a nice dinner. We had no table reservation, but were lucky with the time we picked for our visit. No waiting time, and not too many people in the restaurant when we arrived. The staff is friendly and working quickly. Most of us picked ribs as our main. And it's easy to see why you guys are known for that.... The food was just amazing! 🤤 Very tasty ribs, and the meat just fell off the bones. It was not the first time we've been here, and for sure not the last time either! So, if you like good food and you're around in the area, I definitely recommend a visit at Smokey Bones!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scerrr 9 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Live right next door so decided to eat-out rather than stay in and cook dinner. Walked in and was immediately sat at a table near the bar. Seemed like most of the action and guests were in that vicinity. We had a few minutes to look through the extensive menu. We were greeted by the server and ordered drinks. My margarita was great! We got the street corn and cornbread as apps and had the BBQ Chicken Mac-n-Cheese bowl and a dozen wings w/ two types of sauces on them for dinner. Needless to say we took some of it home cause it was a lot of food. It was amaze-balls! Couldn’t stop ooohhh-ing and ahhh-ing and even wooowww-ing! The staff was super friendly. Will def be back next time friends or family want southern cooking! Leave a like or follow me if this was helpful. Check back for updates and new reviews of places around town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T T. 8 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    DELICIOUS DELICIOUS to infinity!! Ribs and fire roasted corn was A1. Great service and attitude from Matt on a Saturday night which put the cherry on top of my vacay. The value was amazing as well. I will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francis P. 2 years ago on Google
    a must go when in the area! the food is incredibly succulent. we ordered the bone grill which has everything: chicken wings, ribs, potato wedges, sausage, steaks, chicken filets, and pepers. literally finger liking good. to complement we added a green salad and baked potato. price is reasonable. the fresh bake donut are really good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley P. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a party at six go this past Thursday for my stepson‘s high school graduation. The CEO happened to be there and saw the graduation balloons and paid for all of our food and drinks! He was so nice and friendly and came over and introduced himself to everyone at the table. The food was delicious as always. We love their meats! Thank you so much for our dinner it was greatly appreciated!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick K. 9 months ago on Google
    It's been a long time since we've eaten here but we are very glad to be back. The briscuit was tender and juicy. The baked potato was fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. Prices are fair and present a good value.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time with my dad here. Had the triple stack burger (come to play with more than one person!). Had to take it home. Our server, Matt hooked me up with an extra bun to take the extra patty home for lunch tomorrow. Will definitely come back here. Just wish they had a bourbon list!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nat M. 9 months ago on Google
    Great service and food had the bone fire platter shared it was amazing!!! Sophia was a great server, everyone was super friendly!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shay Caprice L. 2 years ago on Google
    I want to just start off by saying that this five stars that I am giving it is not only for the food and restaurant but mostly for my amazing service and my server Mariangela! She hands down made this last min dinner date so worth it! She was beautiful inside and out! She was so knowledgeable about the menu and what taste great! I’m actually sad we don’t live in Florida anymore we would come see her weekly! My husband and I ordered a berry burst cocktail, which taste amazing! We boo wings 18 and 18 we ordered the suggested smoky way! We ordered teriyaki sauce and garlic Parmesan which was also suggested they both taste amazing! My husband ordered a burger with pork pork on it bacon cheese on it! He said it was nice and juicy! I ordered the fire grilled shrimp with loaded mash and a side salad! The shrimp were marinated to perfection and extra juicy loaded mash are my favorite!! This place is a Must GO!! The venue was very clean and everybody was very nice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christine G. 2 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    Good prices, portion sizes are decent. Meats taste similar, either because of packaging or smoking. I'd return for the deals!

  • 2/5 Chrystal B. 7 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Ordered through Uber eats. Prices are insane. 8$ side salad of only lettuce. $13 chicken nuggets. $47 half rack of ribs and two slices of brisket, 1 cup of Brunswick stew, not pictured. We thought for that price we were ordering a full rack. $22 pulled pork burger and fries.

  • 3/5 Tasha C. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    My coworkers & I placed a $200+ order out for delivery, waited 2 1/2 hours for the food just for the order to be incorrect. Its a huge disappointment because for us to wait 2 hours is absurd. I called to speak to the manager who supposedly was checking the status of order verified that order was placed & on the way. Just for it to get here with no sides, wrong drinks & MEAT in the banana pudding? Like cmon. Thats totally unacceptable. This is was not worth the wait nor the frustration. And we order smokey bones all the time so, for this order to be wrong like this is ridiculous.

  • 5/5 robert m. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the lady bartender, she made sure that we were enjoying our meals and she frequently asked us if we were okay. We have been here before and the food and service quality is very good. Great management and team.

  • 5/5 Shannon T. 4 months ago on Google
    Matt, the bartender was great. He is always attentive and checks on us. Great drinks. Only complaint is it took the manager literally 30 min to turn the football game on after we asked many times.

  • 3/5 Krista C. 5 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I ordered the cornbread that’s served with pecan honey butter. I didn’t get no pecan honey butter and it looks nothing like the photo I’m extremely disappointed. Last time I get food from here not worth the price.

  • 5/5 Sunny D. 7 months ago on Google
    The meal was great We had the brisket dinner and full rack of ribs. I tried the street corn and it was delicious. I will definitely be back. Our server went above and beyond.

  • 5/5 Angelo L. 8 months ago on Google
    Food was A1 right along with my man Matt! Look for the awesomeness of Matt to pair with your great meal. I consider myself somewhat of a grill master and there is NO WAY I could prepare this meal at such a great price. Let’s not forget the friendly atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Carla D. 8 months ago on Google
    We visited Smoky Bones as a big group for a family reunion.....The food and portion sizes were good good but the server Raul was EXCELLENT!!!!! Raul had great personality and excellent skills to handle multiple requests and personalities with a smile and laughter!!!! He made our dining experience memorable

  • 5/5 Mayra V. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is delicious and the drinks are great too. I love their pulled pork and baked beans. Can't wait to go back for more. I will add more photos next time.

  • 5/5 Alan M. 11 months ago on Google
    Had a great take out experience. I called my order in and spoke with the kitchen manager Alex. This man definitely knows his menu but more importantly customer service. I had the st. Louis ribs. He suggested the sweet potato fries with a dash of cinnamon sugar and it was really good! I highly recommend this location 👌

  • 5/5 Carolina G. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing! My server mariangela was very sweet and attentive. Will definitely visit again!

  • 5/5 Kerline J. 1 year ago on Google
    We wanted something new and we have never tried it before. We didn't have any expectations but it was really good. It was normal working night between Christmas and New Year, nothing special, not many customers. Our waitress was excellent, attentive to our wishes and needs, helpful with recommendations and friendly. The food arrived quickly. We opted for tacos: House Smoked Pulled Pork and Smoked Brisket. Yummy, and just the right size of portion. Nice Sam Adams to pair it with. All in all we enjoyed it.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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