We popped in for an early lunch and had great service, the guy serving was very polite, friendly and knew his menu and drinks. I chose 'The Altar' which is a good plate for carnivores, Chicken, ribs, brisket, fries and slaw! We also sampled the burger and a kids meal... oh and must not forget the burnt ends, they were delicious just like the other dishes! This is a great place to eat and could imagine it's a great atmosphere when busy. 5* We'll be back for more!
Good food, friendly staff, excellent prices.
Food took a while but I guess that's part of the course with smokehouses. Still, some updates or a heads-up would've been nice.
Seems to be a pattern judging by other reviews.
Lovely atmosphere inside, though.
Burgers were good both came with double patties. My cheeseburger could have done with a bit more cheese tho. No beers on tap and our Thatchers was warm. We usually go for an extra side or dirty fries when we go out for a burger but they ran out of the pickled jabaneros. Overall the service was friendly and portions were big.
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Wow, if you like real BBQ with Cajun/Haitian/Creole roots then this is the place!
Wide selection of bbq goodies; I had ‘the alter’ which was a little bit of everything (pulled pork, burnt ends, ribs, brisket all bbqed) and some Cajun fries. All was totally delicious and no issues except for the brisket being a little dry (but the flavour made up for this).
We had a complementary starter of cornbread and chili-butter then dived in. I had the calamari rings to start and then the aforementioned ‘Alter’. Our server was a warm relaxed and friendly waitress, perfect for the relax nature of the restaurant.
Okay, yes, the decor is a little eclectic but if that affects the way you taste your food then that’s on you.
We had visited for lunch on Sunday and it was quiet and the service was fast.
Overall I was blown away, the food is great. I would like to know more about the process however.
I’m adding this to my list of must do things in Bristol.
Also, remember the roots of this food and know that everything has spice in (not hot at all, barely noticeable for me, but I noticed a couple reviews pointing this out as if it’s a bad thing). I personally love this. If you like your spice too, you can ask for their ‘super hot sauce’ and they bring out an unbranded glass bottle of pure scotch bonnet fire 🔥.
Price was the upper limit for a relaxed restaurant but I was more than happy to pay due to above standard food.
Thank you for your traditional cooking producing the best bbq meats I’ve tasted in Bristol!
Amazing decor, caring and friendly staff, food to die for and a playlist that absolutely rocks! Good value for money. Will most certainly return!
What an awesome experience! We were greeted by a friendly member of staff who seated us quickly. Our waiter couldn't do enough for us and had an excellent knowledge of the menu. The food arrived faster than we expected and was incredible. I had the ribs and my partner had The Alter which is a mixed grill. The portions were big and the prices were spot on. We ordered burnt ends, as a side, and they are the best burnt ends we have ever tasted. Being avid BBQ eaters that's a bold but more than true statement.
Stunning decor with a nice chilled atmosphere along with professional, friendly staff. We can't wait to return to try the burgers and dogs on the menu.
Well worth a visit. I hope this budding restaurant will be around for years to come.
The nicest staff, super friendly and helpful. The food was amazing, we had the alter, it was so good. Nice wine and atmosphere, we sat outside and it was like being on holiday. Will definitely come back here with friends. Refreshing to have great customer service and a hearty meal. I'd say even suitable for vegetarians.
Really tasty food with its own unique take on smoked classics. The squid, pulled pork, macaroni bites and boneless Korean chicken thighs were especially good. 10/10 for service, the owner was really friendly and made us feel like a guest in her home
Amazing BBQ food!! The burnt ends are unbelievably good. Once we had departed we all were highly considering going back to buy more even though we were very full. It has a very American BBQ joint feel and aesthetic i.e the food isn't served on fancy slate plates etc but this doesn't not detract from the food which is the most important thing!
A very decent bbq smoke house. Burnt ends are top notch and the ribs and burgers are tasty. The staff we have encountered have always been pleasant and we have sometimes been given complimentary home made tortillas. My partner and I do enjoy the place when we’re in the area and fancy bbq style food but I must say the only downside is there never tends to be much of an atmosphere when we have been in. Perhaps it’s the layout of the place, but that is the only fault I could find. The decor is pretty cool and eye catching.
Brilliant food - good selection and portion size. The 'burnt ends' were amazing, how can you go wrong with smokey melt in your mouth beef chunks?
Whilst not my main dish, I 'acquired' some 'Competition Chicken Thighs' (boneless, brilliant) from another in my group, they were great too.
The kids menu looked good, there were colouring kits to keep the smaller ones busy. I noticed a few vegetarian, vegan and various gluten free choices too; although all our group had something meaty from the smoker.
Have seen the another review says the food was overpriced, I thought the opposite - my main course was a bargain at £10. I suspect their menu will be on the website.
Well worth a visit, we'll certainly be returning, I'm sure there's a homemade cheesecake with my name on it.
Really great food and friendly staff. Burnt ends were a highlight. Having just got back from a road trip around the southern states of the US this place was just what I needed. The pork ribs here were up there with the ones I had in Memphis and Nashville. The Brisket just melted in my mouth. Portions were massive and I am a fat guy. If you like American barbecue food you will like this place.
I called up around 6pm to book a table for around 8pm. We were shown to a table quickly and ordered drinks and food quickly too. The vibe of this place is amazing, the artwork on the wall is impressive and the music is ace! The amazing food just tops it all off! The 'VooDoo Dust' on the fries will leave you gobsmacked! Absolutely delicious and all for a great price. The staff are super friendly and chatty too. New favourite place to eat in Bristol 😎
I would like to say a massive thank you to Katie, Georgia and Rod for such a great service! The food was authentic BBQ and was absolutely delicious! We had the Altar which was a selection of smoked meats as wanted to try a bit of everything! All were fantastic! a great choice of food at a really good price! even for myself who’s a celiac it was very welcoming! Looking forward for our friends to come to Bristol to bring them to this place! Can’t wait to see you guys soon...!
Lovely food, lovely design and wonderful staff. Walked for an hour to get to Atomic Burger only to find it closed, but luckily enough somewhere even better was right next to it. Highly recommend, the burger was lovely and had a lovely chat with the staff member. Wish them all the best
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