Smoke Monkey Bbq - Rockwall

Cool spot, looked great for live music and such. Unfortunately the food did not match. Brisket was very dry( if I had to guess it was yesterdays brisket). Sides were not good, soy sauce doesn?t belong in green beans and the mashed potatoes werestale. Potato salad was average. Rolls were good. I will not be returning. Waste of money

I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally made the 40 min drive. I am a BBQ junky and want to experience everything. Upon arrival I found that this was not your typical bbq joint! Friday and Saturday they have a buffet set up with anabundance of non traditional options. So I dove in, and was impressed. Jambalaya, fried shrimp, Mac n cheese, hot chicken;needless to say I was going in! First up the Jambalaya 7/10 I needed a little more umpf, it's such a rarity to fond outside ofa Cajun joint that it really needs to stand out. However!!! The ingredients were legit! Large chunks of shrimp and sausage,whole okra, I feel with a little fire it would have been a hitter. Fried shrimp was good, needed to flavor up that batter alittle, but the shrimp size was excellent and had great texture. 8/10 Mac n Cheese was a solid side for sure, perfectly creamy,noodles held up well, seasoning was strong and even held up after getting cold. (I sat outside) HOT CHICKEN.... I took issuewith it, I tried it, I liked it. I would call it a spicy honey chicken personally. It missed a crunch that a Nashville Hot hasbut the flavor was very very good. It would have loved a bed of rice and extra sauce to pour on. 8/10 as long as we don't callit Nashville Hot. All in all the night was amazing for a foodie like me, when the scenery is a part of the experience. Thecrawfish shack, the beer barn outside, live music blasting, beautiful evening outside with good solid food made my week. As thekids say, it was a whole vibe. Ps, I can't wait for those hot shrimp Tim, let's do this!

What a fantastic place! It's not just the BBQ that impresses; the overall atmosphere is incredible. It's such a pleasant spot to dine, relax, enjoy a few drinks, and catch up with friends. Everything — the food, sauces, and sweet tea — was spot on. If I lived here, I would definitely come back frequently.

Another thing to note is that it’s on the pricier side. I understand that barbecue often comes with a higher price tag, but I felt their prices were above average. Additionally, the lady at the front counter was not very warm; her demeanor was a bit cold, and although she smiled at the customers before me, she hardly acknowledged me. Overall, I would definitely go back. If they can address a few of these issues (aside from the pricing, since that’s unlikely to change), this could become a top-notch barbecue spot!

A wonderfully generous group of people! If my stomach could smile, it definitely would have after that meal. As a first-time visitor, I was incredibly satisfied! I highly recommend this establishment.