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Smoke Shack, Milwaukee, WI

Smoke Shack

4.6 (466)
$30 and under
American
332 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
We're obsessed with the craft of smoked meat. Our certified humanely-raised meats are dry rubbed, slow smoked, and sauced by you. In some cases, we began smoking your meat yesterday to ensure you get the perfect quality barbecue. We smoke our meats in small batches, all-day, every-day. In some cases, we sell out when items are in high demand, but sit back, savor a bourbon or two, and try something new. We're certain that you'll enjoy our variety!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Cross street
    St. Paul
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage one block to the south.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 466 people are saying

Smoke Shack reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Milwaukee

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Smoke Shack offers a "fun atmosphere" with "fantastic service" and a "great bourbon selection." The menu features "amazing BBQ," with standout items like pulled pork egg rolls. While there are occasional service delays, the "friendly staff" and "scrumptious food" ensure many patrons leave eager to return.
466 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's been a minute since I was able to get to Smoke Shack. But my meal reminded me of why we used to come weekly. I'll have to come more regularly again, it was delicious!

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  2. Amy

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere , would recommend
    Smoke ShackResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks Amy, we appreciate the kind words!

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  3. Karen

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The incredible food tastes even more scrumptious because the staff is even better than the menu. You just have to eat here to know what I mean.
    Smoke ShackResponded 2 days ago
    Wow, thanks for the kind words Karen! What a compliment and our staff very much appreciates it. Thanks for visiting and we'll see you soon!

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  4. Jason

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Will come back for sure, good location - good food - good service
    Smoke ShackResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for taking the time to let us know, Jason! We appreciate you!

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  5. Jordan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was so awesome! Food was amazing and loved the vibe of the whole establishment.
    Smoke ShackResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hi Jordan! Always makes us happy to hear that our team made you feel welcome in our lil Shack - hope we get to see you again soon. Cheers!

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  6. Jonathan VIP

    Milwaukee7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointing compared to the numerous other times we’ve eaten there and had a great experience. After being seated at our table (which had a significant tilt) we waited 10 minutes before a server finally came over (without an apology). Appetizer and mains all came out simultaneously. Pulled chicken wasn’t pulled—served as pieces.
    Smoke ShackResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hi Jonathan. Thank you for your feedback—we always strive to deliver a smooth, enjoyable experience, and it’s clear we missed the mark with the service and pacing of your meal. That’s not the impression we want to leave, and we’ll be following up with our team to make sure this is addressed. We also wanted to clarify that our chicken is listed as smoked chicken on the menu and not pulled as it was in years past, which may have led to some confusion—we appreciate you pointing that out, and we’ll look into how we can make that clearer moving forward. We truly value your continued support and hope you’ll give us another chance to make things right. When you return we’d love the opportunity to provide the great experience you’re used to. Cheers!

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  7. Sonya VIP

    Milwaukee12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good bar b que, and I'm from Alabama so I know!!! Good variety of sauces. The sides were delicious. I especially liked the creamed corn even though it was a bit spicy. The cornbread was also very good. We will definitely go back as this was our second time. Would be interested to see them make some pork rhines. Yum!!
    Smoke ShackResponded on May 10, 2025
    Hi Sonya! That's a high compliment coming from a Southern native and we very much appreciate hearing it! We actually had chicharrones on our menu for a while and I'll definitely pass the request onto our kitchen team. Hope we get to see you again soon for some more great food. Cheers!

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  8. Tad

    Milwaukee15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, great service, we will definitely be back. We ordered the Shack Daddy Sampler & everything was absolutely amazing. We love the place too, it's a very fun atmosphere & super cozy. A+++++++++++++++++ all the way around, THANK YOU!
    Smoke ShackResponded on April 29, 2025
    Hi Tad - THANK YOU For the 5-star review!! We are so happy you enjoyed everything and look forward to seeing you again soon! - The Smoke Shack Team

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  9. Meredith

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and it was a cool spot to eat. Get the egg rolls. They are amazing!
    Smoke ShackResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thanks so much for the review, we appreciate it! We look forward to seeing you again soon! ~The Smoke Shack Team

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  10. Denise

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great BBQ! Drink choice is amazing. Staff are friendly. We love bringing friends and family here.
    Smoke ShackResponded on April 3, 2025
    Thanks for giving us the opportunity to take care of you and your family - and we very much appreciate the kind words. Looking forward to hosting you all again! Cheers!

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FAQs

Smoke Shack does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Smoke Shack also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (414) 431-1119.

Smoke Shack is rated 4.6 stars by 466 OpenTable diners.

Smoke Shack does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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332 N Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    St. Paul
  • Neighborhood
    Milwaukee
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage one block to the south.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Sazama
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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