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Best Smokehouses around Brisbane

Frankies smokehouse restaurant view from the street

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

Fire up that smoker! Where to find the best smokehouses and American BBQ joints in and around Brisbane:

Frankie's Smokehouse

Frankie’s Smokehouse has expanded, so more meat loving diners can experience what low 'n' slow BBQ is all about

Bare Knuckles BBQ

This American-style smokehouse on Brisbane's southside dishes up traditional, low and slow barbecued meats

Smokey Moo

Smokey Moo dishes up delicious American-style meat, smoked low & slow to perfection, from ribs & brisket to beef cheeks

Bluegrass BBQ Smokehouse at Hudson Corner

Bringing smokin’ hot delicious American-style soul food to a cosy side street corner of Albion

Bluegrass Barbeque

Bluegrass Barbeque takes diners on an authentic barbecue tour of America's deep south

Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack

Big Roddy is serving up his secret recipe, prime-cut ribs in South Brisbane’s hottest dining precinct, Fish Lane

Smokehouse Meat & Co

A slick flame grill restaurant and bar located on South Bank's popular Little Stanley St dining precinct

Village Kitchen & Bar

Surrounded by nature, Village Kitchen & Bar in Samford serves up delicious wood-fired pizza and smoked meats.

Phatboyz Smokehouse & Kitchen

A mammoth purpose-built smokehouse BBQ restaurant just half an hour's drive from Brisbane

Billy's Backyard BBQ

Billy's Backyard BBQ dishes up the best Texas-style low 'n' slow barbecue in the Redlands

Burger and fries in a box at BBQ Mafia Coorparoo

The wood smoked Texas style BBQ joint located in Coorparoo Kings AFL Club in Coorparoo is also the go-to for juicy birria tacos and smash burgers

Sugar Creek Smokehouse

Sugar Creek Smokehouse on Brisbane's southside is serving up authentic Texas-style smoked meat and craft beer

Still hungry for more suggestions on where to eat out in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Happy grazing!

Image credits:

Sugar Creek Smokehouse- courtesy of Sugar Creek Smokehouse Facebook page

BBQ Mafia - courtesy of BBQ Mafia Facebook page

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