Smoke - Newport News

First visit here. Really nice place, and so much bigger than I expected. The outdoor seating is great. Our waitress was wonderful. I got the wings with the honey barbecue sauce, and they were perfect. Easily accessible for all.

Tried a locally owned place called Smoke. They seemed to have a live guitarist playing on the deck. Really great blackened chicken. Mixed veggies were peppers, onion, zucchini, and squash. The server, Emily, recommended the mashed potatoes with the gravy on the side. Probably my favorite meal so far in Newport News. Would recommend going both for the food and the quality service.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was really enjoyable. It's a spacious venue with plenty of seating both indoors and on the patio. I've gone multiple times, and even though it was bustling each time, I was seated and served quickly. The staff was very friendly and attentive. From the moment you arrive in the parking lot, the mouthwatering aroma of the smoky dishes fills the air. They also offer brick oven pizza, which you can watch being prepared on the patio—I'll have to try that on my next visit. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Overall, everything was delightful except for the brisket, which turned out to be dry and tough. The cheese sticks were fantastic, and the collard greens were cooked to perfection. My daughter particularly loved the pulled pork, and the ribs were also very good.

While visiting from out of town, I asked a local for a recommendation for a good burger that wasn't from a chain. They directed me to Smoke, and I have to say it was a fantastic burger! However, if you're looking for a wide variety of burger options, this might not be the place for you, as their menu offers the typical choices. I thought the prices and portion sizes were fair, and the fried pickles were excellent—really generous servings! Our server was friendly but appeared to be handling a lot of tables at once. Overall, I would definitely return.