The Smokin Oak Barbeque Restaurant, Bar & Catering - Vancouver (WA)

5 /5 Jacqueline Garcia: Found this place on yelp and let me tell you it did not disappoint!! This looks like a hole in the wall but once you pass the smokers that they actually cook on omg… the inside is so inviting. The staff is awesome and the customers are equally as awesome. We had multiple drinks and not one disappointed. We also had Texas Twinkies and omg!!! The flavor was awesome. My hubby had the red chilli brisket that was amazing. We definitely recommend and will definitely be back❣️❣️❣️❣️

5 /5 Jeremy Johnson: Smelled the smoke when we parked about a block away. Only negative was the parking. Hard to find. The smoke smell on the walk up built up the anticipation though, I was trying to not get too excited. Great BBQ feel in the atmosphere. Inside aligned perfectly with a BBQ joint. Service was quick and polite. I wouldn’t say SUPER FRIENDLY, BUT the team seemed to have a GREAT culture. The way they interacted with each other was great!! I spoke to gentleman that had a “Salt Lick BBQ” t shirt one. I laughed and told him that I had that same exact shirt. We spoke for a few about how his family has been doing BBQ for years and makes the smokers that they use. Maybe he was the owner? Very friendly. On to the food. Since I was most recently at The Salt Lick in Texas, I will compare to there. The fatty brisket and the pork spareribs were BETTER than the Salt Lick was. So much flavor, juicy, great bark, absolutely phenomenal. The sausage could have had the cheese melted a little more and I feel would have been better, but still very good!! The pulled pork was a little under flavored, not quite enough smoke flavor, however still much better than average in the Portland/Vancouver area. I also had a Texas Twinkie I think it was called, very good. The Mac and Cheese was good, my wife didn’t really like it though, the potato salad was great and the cornbread was great!! Table next to us got the half smoked chicken and it looked AMAZING!! I will be getting that next time. Overall I would call it a Tie with Matt’s BBQ and Kinsmoke for best BBQ I’ve had outside of Texas and actually better than quite a few places in Texas. Would VERY much recommend.

4 /5 Onesoulsexpression Cunningham: I had never been here before today. That along with the fact I am very picky about meats. However I am elated to express that despite my aversion to most cuts of meat. I ate the order with no issues. It was very flavorful, with out being over seasoned The portions we so Murica it was comical. Please note: This is a good thing, plenty left to take home for lunch. My personal mean l was "The Fatty" (pic #6)

5 /5 Michael Riordan: Absolutely amazing experience! Served by Corbin and Steph, and they were awesome! Food was absolute heaven. Some of the best chili I have ever had. So happy we went!!!

5 /5 Se Kim: Top notch!! Heavenly smoked ribs melt like gourmet butter and beef brisket were so juicy and tender. Perfect balance with smoke. And sauce and collard greens were heavenly!! My picky daughter finished all her portions and had very happy vibe. We had experienced with other famous chained and food TV channeled BBQ restaurants but, we never go back with disappointing. But, we will definitely be back the restaurant because it was sssso good. We were not ready for that much good food. We were kind of ready for disappointing as usual eating our experience nowadays. But, it was jewel. my family have still excited.