My favorite BBQ joint in Madison. Very good brisket. Love their sauce. Very good baked beans... And the Mac and cheese is good flavor. I have had the chop pork in the past it is good too. Someday going to try the ribs... Seen others eating them and look delicious.
Jim Trebian
03:25 08 Dec 19
Best barbecue in Madison!
Patrick Suminski
03:23 08 Dec 19
Brian Mitchell
00:42 08 Dec 19
Alejandro Meza
00:42 08 Dec 19
The brisket and ribs are very good. The sides are ok.
Eric Hansen
23:46 07 Dec 19
Excellent food.
Andrew Gabrysiak
02:07 07 Dec 19
Jeff Seehafer
19:52 05 Dec 19
I just hosted a office lunch with food picked up from Smoky Jon"s. Everyone LOVED the various BBQ meats, man those ribs are something else they are great!! Great job as usual with the food, Thanks.
Austin Feys
18:14 03 Dec 19
Probably some of the best barbeque I've had to date. The sauce was perfectly twangy and spicy. Meat was nicely cooked and was lean. Will be returning soon!
Brent Michalski
00:55 28 Nov 19
Hunter Goddard
20:44 27 Nov 19
The ribs and sauce were fantastic - crispy outside, juicy inside, smoky, and tender. The sides were disappointing though. They were very small and not well seasoned (the potato salad and coleslaw could use a bit more salt & pepper, and the mac & cheese was too salty to finish eating).According to the menu, you can save $1 on a dinner platter by not ordering sides, and that's what I'd recommend. Go here for the meat!
Bell wiza
18:17 22 Nov 19
Sandra Breininger
18:33 19 Nov 19
Wonderful food great service
Jörg Brendel
15:12 19 Nov 19
The1Reaper
15:48 18 Nov 19
Best ribs I have ever had.
Joshua Schild
04:33 17 Nov 19
Awesome!
Wyatt Angela
22:32 15 Nov 19
Awesome bbq and very friendly staff!
Drew Leja
19:43 15 Nov 19
There's an obvious reason this place has won so many awards.
Craig Detter
03:26 15 Nov 19
Best ribs in Madison, period.
Ryan Christoffersen
17:02 10 Nov 19
Tjeerd Saijoen
11:22 10 Nov 19
Great food
Kristy Igl
23:45 09 Nov 19
Food is always good.
C W Stenbol
18:04 09 Nov 19
One word...awesome! Good variety & service.
Suree C
00:49 06 Nov 19
Nick L
22:41 05 Nov 19
Amazing food. Quick friendly service!
Joshua Blum
22:36 05 Nov 19
Very friendly staff. 1/2 chicken was great but if you like spicy do not pass up the beef hot link. It was amazing and I wish I had ordered more of it. Sauce was great. Not to be missed.
Anne Davis
15:06 01 Nov 19
Scott Vandeslunt
15:26 31 Oct 19
Best BBQ in Madison. Super friendly staff. Wish they offered corn bread on their normal menu.
Ben Goff
02:40 30 Oct 19
Great bbq and fast service. Love their spicy corn.
Brandon Green
17:40 28 Oct 19
We knew we were in the right place the moment the wave of smoky bbq air hit us in the doorway as we walked in. Great service. Great atmosphere. Even better BBQ.
Kevin Doelling
21:48 27 Oct 19
I'm a St. Louis boy born and raised. This BBQ is great. Good to find an awesome spot locally for amazing BBQ thats consistently amazing.
Paul Kanski
17:04 27 Oct 19
Wow!! This place is just great!! I feel bad for the vegetarians ; )
Amann Toor
16:32 27 Oct 19
Hands down the BEST BBQ in Madison, The ribs simply melt in your mouth. The slaw is one of a kind awesome! Not a lot of seating, but take out is easy. Out of the way location, but well worth the drive!!
Jeremy Winrich
03:43 26 Oct 19
Always good BBQ. And the staff, often have, that down south charm.
Gold Star HVAC-R
19:59 24 Oct 19
Finger licking good.
Brittany
10:01 24 Oct 19
mplsmndude tr
17:31 22 Oct 19
Craig Parlin
19:16 19 Oct 19
Great BBQ! 👍
Tom Adamson
22:55 17 Oct 19
Excellent tasting food. Ribs are second to none.
Taila Schluter
20:56 17 Oct 19
jungwook kim
04:43 05 Oct 19
Great excellent Smokin BBQ place in Madison.This place already got a lot of trophy from different competitons.No need to say. Just drop by here and order the pork ribs.
Aaron Johnson
20:54 04 Oct 19
Beautiful.
Wade Reyes
19:57 04 Oct 19
chris miscik
17:33 28 Sep 19
soupergirl1
01:34 28 Sep 19
Keith Uselman
02:46 24 Sep 19
It gets best of madison for a reason!
Remy D
21:12 22 Sep 19
Bob Queen
15:45 22 Sep 19
Great barbecue and service. My half rib slab and slaw and potato salad almost beat me back to my table. Award winning ribs and brisket and chicken with perfect sauce. Can not go wrong here . In a log cabinesque setting. Waitress called me (and everyone else )"sweetie ".
Brian Wyman
01:43 22 Sep 19
Best BBQ in Madison
Ron Pyka
18:16 19 Sep 19
Lee Kronforst
20:59 18 Sep 19
It's not Memphis or St Louis but it fills in nicely.
Adrian Love
20:41 18 Sep 19
Camryn Jean
19:12 15 Sep 19
The service here was so awesome! They even brought out free beignets for my boyfriend's birthday. The food was amazing too, we were full all afternoon.
David Coan
23:40 14 Sep 19
Just the right amount of spice on the ribs
TJ Tj
00:23 14 Sep 19
Great barbeque
Lauren Moriva
00:10 14 Sep 19
Jiwon Baek
23:34 13 Sep 19
Denise Goin
21:08 13 Sep 19
The best BBQ ever!
Ryan Anderson
09:22 13 Sep 19
Todd Sindelar
00:59 12 Sep 19
I had the Jumbo 1/2 Chicken platter, and it was magnificent.
Dawn Koentopp
01:45 11 Sep 19
The best barbeque sauce.
Katie Purnell
17:32 06 Sep 19
ChRiS tIAn
14:58 04 Sep 19
Great food and the only bbq sauce i ever use!
Joshua Honey
21:09 03 Sep 19
Fantastic food , and our server Tiffany was outstanding! Definitely a go to anytime I have to stop into Madison.
Spencer Verstegen
00:11 01 Sep 19
Tom Mccall
18:02 28 Aug 19
Great rub and sauce. Not a lot of seating, more aimed at catering and carry out. Had ribs and chicken. The slaw was real good too! I will go again!
Eric Hultgren
23:27 27 Aug 19
jocopo jenkins
23:04 26 Aug 19
It's taste good
Angela Tolsma
18:30 25 Aug 19
Frankie Milfred
23:45 24 Aug 19
Delicious bbq!!!
Kiseijun
02:07 23 Aug 19
Best BBQ place I've ever eaten at.
Brittnee Wu
16:36 21 Aug 19
Pork sandwich was awesome!
Jon Augelli
18:16 20 Aug 19
Great BBQ. My favorite BBQ place in Madison WI. I recommend them to anyone visiting Madison. I love all of their menu items, but I especially love the smoked hot link. Trust me. Even if you order a meal, order a hot link a la carte.
Elena Clancy
13:08 18 Aug 19
dutch wiering
03:44 15 Aug 19
Great "hole in the wall" place to eat.
Blaine Albert
02:22 15 Aug 19
Great ribs and quick service
Wayne Lin
16:12 13 Aug 19
Brendan Engels
01:14 13 Aug 19
Best BBQ I've ever had.
Tracy Wampole
22:14 12 Aug 19
Ray Peters
21:23 12 Aug 19
Dan Kunstman
02:30 12 Aug 19
Best BBQ . Been coming here for 30 years and it's still outstanding!!
Patricia Engels
00:47 12 Aug 19
Mike Erickson
00:17 11 Aug 19
Amazing BBQ!
Bob Fernandez
04:21 10 Aug 19
Connor Thompson
16:25 09 Aug 19
Josh Barniskis
14:51 05 Aug 19
Jason Tart
13:58 04 Aug 19
Very cook BBQ, and Ribs just like down south cooking. Highly recommend this place .
Carl Dexter
02:25 04 Aug 19
Good food and service
Gregory Steinhorst
10:00 03 Aug 19
Friendly helpful staff, good food, nice atmosphere, but a bit pricey
David Machotka
12:10 02 Aug 19
mark johnson
03:16 02 Aug 19
The best place in madtown for ribs. Everything is smoked great. The only thing I wish they did was skin the ribs first. But if they did they may not survive the smoke to the plate with how fall off the bone they are. Loven the seasoned corn side. Come hungry leave stuffed
Donna Braun
19:20 01 Aug 19
Sauce is great. Mac n cheese good too.
Sean Grady
19:51 29 Jul 19
The owner thanked me for a 4 star rating and it got me thinking. Usually I'm just prompted by Google to give feedback, so I'm not a connoisseur, nor do I go out of my way to make ratings. Let me clarify then, that I held off on a full 5 stars for some fairly minor reasons. The flavor should have taken this into a solid maximum rating, but my friend thought he was going to get a brisket sandwich (and only got the sliced), and mine, in the combo meal, looked like it was shredded for a sandwich, but was not in a sandwich. Moving past that (and other minor confusion about the menu) this is some excellent BBQ. I'm literally craving it now, again, not 24 hours after, and I don't really care if it's in sandwich form or not.
Eric Ark
20:39 27 Jul 19
Melissa H
01:20 27 Jul 19
ZEN
23:31 25 Jul 19
All the trophies tell you how good it is. Definetly get a bottle of they're bbq sauce to take home for some of your own cookn. You'll love it. I should have got a couple bottles while i was there.
mike risso
11:03 25 Jul 19
Willy Sibulo
02:18 24 Jul 19
Good food
Zach Steigauf
00:37 21 Jul 19
Great
Melissa
10:02 19 Jul 19
john envoylochner@yahoo.com
23:12 17 Jul 19
The only place I will eat BBQ here. The best sauce.
jose flor
17:44 17 Jul 19
Megan Stadler
01:57 17 Jul 19
Fantastic BBQ! The food was NOT dry. Delicious! Sides were tasty. Even took home some sauce in a bottle. The man himself, the creator of Smoky Jon's, was there and talked with everyone. I know he is not there all the time but it he showed a care and concern for each person there making sure it was a good experience. Let's just say the food does that on it's own though. Highly recommend!
Carlos Rodriguez
13:46 15 Jul 19
Delicious, great people, and amazing atmosphere.
Bethany Benisch
01:06 15 Jul 19
This is a delicious BBQ joint! Also, it's locally owned, so you know it's damn good food. The quality and taste is way better than Famous Dave's too.
Beau Brady
22:29 12 Jul 19
The best bbq in Wisconsin period. Perfectly smoked meats, all the sides are great. Even the hamburgers are amazing. Jon was in and asked how everything was, great person who cares about his customers.
Brandon Tripp
16:30 12 Jul 19
I visited on my way to the airport from the Dells. If you have time to spare, this is a must stop for the best BBQ in town.
Dean Gardner
05:44 10 Jul 19
Wonderful
Greg Kaegi
04:41 10 Jul 19
Excellent food. Wow was this place good. Girl at the front who took my order was super friendly and very helpful with the menu. I was there Tuesday night July 9th about 8pm. I had the brisket, Mac and cheese and fries. Everything was outstanding and the bbq sauce was possibly the best i've had. Visiting from Vegas, I'll be back!
Bryan Riesen
23:57 09 Jul 19
yummy ribs friendly service
Lucas Snowbeard
01:47 08 Jul 19
Very good BBQ! The only thing that bummed me out was that I saw all these awards for a variety of different sauces; having moved here from Georgia, I was really looking forward to trying the spicy vinegar. Not that Jon's house sauce isn't fantastic, but it kinda felt to me like the awards that are displayed are for products that aren't available to the public.But I'll be back at some point.
Scott Mc Cullough
00:48 06 Jul 19
Lived in Madison most of my life and this is the first time that I can remember that I've been to Smoky Jon's. The lady at the register was awesome. We ordered the ribs. The service was fast and the ribs were excellent. Its a smaller place with limited parking. I was ok with the plastic utensils. Carry out seemed popular. Will try that next. Owner even stopped by to say hi. Thanks
F K
20:13 02 Jul 19
Best barbecue in the state. Their ribs and sauce are legendary and have won awards all over the country.You don't expect to find award winning barbecue in a little shack next the airport in the middle of Wisconsin, yet there it is. If it's your first time, get a full rack of ribs, fries and corn. You will forget about everything until it's all gone. So tender. Next time try some pulled pork or some brisket. It's all fantastic.Do not miss an opportunity to go to Smoky Jon's.
Matt Jackson
18:19 02 Jul 19
Delicious food and sauce! Excellent customer service!
Nianyi Hong
14:29 01 Jul 19
Don Anderson
11:47 01 Jul 19
Awesome. Friendly staff
Cathy Vande Berg
02:19 30 Jun 19
Finger licking fabulous!
Samuel Orlan
02:18 29 Jun 19
Eric Thompson
20:00 26 Jun 19
Bryant Stone
08:57 24 Jun 19
Larry Youngblood
18:42 23 Jun 19
Mark Belmont
17:28 23 Jun 19
Christopher Balsewicz
21:01 22 Jun 19
Paul Frederickson
23:03 21 Jun 19
Michael Viney
13:04 17 Jun 19
Excellent BBQ joint. Pork shoulder, beef brisket and ribs always good. Most plates come with two sides. I recommend the spicy corn and baked beans. The only downside is that it is a small place but if you want to eat in they will not cook your meal until a table opens.
Kaylea Coolwhip
01:18 17 Jun 19
Jake Dubs
21:43 16 Jun 19
John Cintineo
21:32 16 Jun 19
Robert Borremans
01:12 14 Jun 19
I have been reading and hearing about Smokey Jon’s BBQ in Madison for years. Most accounts say it is the best BBQ place Madison if not the entire state of Wisconsin. With more than 100 awards, including many national and world awards, Smokey Jon’s is rated a must stop for anyone who enjoys barbecue. And, I fit into that category.Usually in Madison around business activities, I never took the time to stop until the other day when I stopped for lunch. Now, it is going to be a must stop every time I am in Madison.Smokey Jon’s is located in a nondescript building on a busy street on Madison’s east side. There is virtually no parking, but I was lucky to find a spot along a side street. This mainly a takeout type of place although there is a cozy little seating area with about 12 tables.You order your meal at a “hole in the wall” counter from a very pleasant cashier/server. The menu is a large, painted sign over the counter and it took me several minutes to read through all the meal options. Finally, I selected the 1/3/Slab and Smoked Pork Shoulder Sandwich dinner knowing that I would have leftovers for dinner that night. My meal came with 2 side dishes. I chose applesauce and buttered corn from the 10 options available.The server brought my meal to the table in less than 5 minutes. The 1/3 slab of ribs was smothered with their “famous” barbecue sauce. The ribs were perfectly smoked; they were meaty, juicy and falling off the bone tender with a nice bark. The sauce had a nice zip but was not overpoweringly hot. It was one of the best barbecue sauces I recall ever eating. I can see why it won a world award for barbecue sauce. My only problem is there was only 1/3 slab of the best ribs I have eaten in a very long time.The Smoked Pork Shoulder sandwich was a mound of shredded pork on a rather plain sesame seed roll. The barbecue sauce was served on the side. I sampled the sandwich meat but saved the sandwich itself for dinner. The real surprise of the meal though was the corn. It had a spicy, roasted buttery flavor that was a surprise.Smokey Jon’s gets my vote for best barbecue in Wisconsin.
Rob Whritenour
13:50 11 Jun 19
Miranda Etzel
20:07 09 Jun 19
Portions and flavor of food are excellent! The sauce had a little more heat to it than I would typically like (I’m not big on heat, personally), but it was delicious, and worth it. We left uncomfortably full, and craving more!
Tressa Eckhoff
21:54 08 Jun 19
Dan K
01:52 08 Jun 19
I'm not generally a huge BBQ fan, but I'll go out of my way to stop at Smoky Jon's! Pulled pork is great, with Coleslaw and potato salad. Yum!!!!
Kyle Weber
03:04 07 Jun 19
#1 for a reason. Moved up from the South... THIS IS THE ONLY BBQ IN TOWN! Yes you read that correctly.
Emmanuel John
01:06 07 Jun 19
The brisket just melts in your mouth. Go there and you will thank me afterwards.
Rachel Green
18:00 06 Jun 19
Greg Anderson
17:49 06 Jun 19
Tim Perry
21:03 05 Jun 19
Desirae Walker
02:26 05 Jun 19
They provided wonderful service for our wedding at the barn at harvest moon pond! They worked with us in making some changes to the super bountiful buffet that made it perfect, and the food oh my gosh! Everyone at the wedding including us the new key weds loved it!!!!
Shawn Smith
04:08 02 Jun 19
Best ribs
Jeff Metersky
02:21 02 Jun 19
Amazing Ribs! One of the best I have ever had!
Damian Dressler
02:03 02 Jun 19
Ribs were amazing, not a fan of the sauce but the flavor on the meat made up for it.
Benjamin Gutman
23:06 01 Jun 19
Easily the best BBQ place in the area. Texan approved.
Taylor Scheel
00:03 01 Jun 19
This was my first time in to smoky Jon's and I am so impressed the food was amazing and the service was even better. Smoky Jon came out and talked to us about what brought us in and how we liked the food and told us a story. If I could give a 10 out of 5 I would this place is amazing I reccomend to anyone looking for quality bbq
William RIchardson
18:20 31 May 19
James Seitz
14:12 31 May 19
Great food awesome price
Zach Penrod
23:09 29 May 19
D Macie
20:06 27 May 19
The ribs were well done and easily removed from the bone. Spices were very good. Very small sides; cole slaw, etc.
Derek Fer Real
01:08 26 May 19
This is a mandatory stop of you are visiting Madison. Residents already know how amazing this place is. It's truly one of the things I miss most about not living in Madison. Great food!
Kristian Nelson
23:32 25 May 19
Bbadboy K
21:24 22 May 19
Tylor Wendt
01:50 22 May 19
The food and awards speak for themselves. I would marry this place. Still might.
michael carson
21:48 21 May 19
Awesome sauce and fall off the bone ribs
Thomas Hanson
03:52 19 May 19
Heidi L
23:06 15 May 19
A bit pricey, but food is worth it. Eat in convenient.
Frank Pilkington
13:26 13 May 19
One of the best BBQs I've had. Fast service & great authentic log cabin atmosphere. This is the real deal. Meats melted in my mouth with great seasonings & plenty of BBQ sauce. We want to go back.
Rhonda Kisting
23:44 12 May 19
Great Food. Great Flavor. Excellent Customer Service.
Aaron Aeschlimann
23:05 12 May 19
Beef Brisket sandwich was juicy and awesome!
Alex Edmunds
01:15 09 May 19
Literally the best bbq in Wisconsin! Try the brisket!!
Sarad Aryal
00:47 08 May 19
Amazing bbq place around town. Must try their bbq sauce. That's my favorite
Edgar Sanchez
20:43 07 May 19
Doug Benson
18:17 04 May 19
Abraham Abraham
01:27 04 May 19
Literally #1
JOEL Godding
00:55 03 May 19
Great food and atmosphere. I will be back when I can
Jenny K
03:21 02 May 19
An excellent local restaurant!
thomas knoppe
23:45 30 Apr 19
Ryan Slesar
01:48 28 Apr 19
A religious eating experience!
jerry clmeda
21:35 27 Apr 19
Great
Jeremy Staniec
19:42 27 Apr 19
Amazing food with great service
Fritz BunBun
19:39 26 Apr 19
Just like the sign says, Best Ribs in the Universe
Marcelo Irigoyen
16:23 26 Apr 19
Mark Shawanokasic
00:49 26 Apr 19
Love First
00:00 25 Apr 19
Myles Robert
18:02 24 Apr 19
Michael Ochoa
11:32 24 Apr 19
spydeeeeeeeeee
00:48 23 Apr 19
chris Miscevic
01:14 21 Apr 19
Food was excellent today. Brisket, baked beans, fries, kids meal hot dogs. Mac and cheese were fair. Definitely recommend this place. Also their homemade sauce was great.
