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Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ is a small American-style smokehouse on Soi Lengkee, just off Soi Buakhao in Central Pattaya, and it is the name that comes up most when expats and visitors go looking for real low-and-slow barbecue in town. The focus is smoked meat cooked properly over wood, not a broad grill menu.
What to order
The core is the smoked trio: beef brisket, St Louis-cut pork ribs and pulled pork, all given hours in the smoker and served with the classic sides — mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw and cornbread. Beyond that there are burgers, some Tex-Mex plates and a handful of Thai dishes, so a mixed table is easily fed. A half-rack or a brisket sandwich makes a solid solo meal; the big combo platters are built for sharing.
Getting there
It is on Soi Lengkee, a lane off Soi Buakhao near the LK Metro area — very much in the Central Pattaya hotel and nightlife cluster. It is walkable from a lot of central accommodation, and Grab or a map pin makes the small side-soi easy to find.
Good to know
This is a casual, meat-forward spot rather than a night out for atmosphere, with an air-conditioned interior and an outdoor patio. Portions are generous, prices are fair (roughly 200–1,000 baht a plate), and there is usually a weeknight rib promotion worth asking about. The odd cut can be inconsistent, and vegetarians will find the menu thin, but for a dependable barbecue fix it is one of the most reliable in town.
One housekeeping note: some map listings still tie this spot to an old, unrelated “Lone Star” website — the current business is Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ, and its Facebook page (smokebbq777) is the best place for up-to-date news and promotions.
- Address: 312/55-56 Soi Lengkee, Central Pattaya
- Price: ฿฿ — roughly 200–1,000 baht a plate
- Phone: +66 33 122 188
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Detailed facts, cautions, facilities & reviews
Full overview
Smokin' Joe's BBQ is a proper American-style smokehouse tucked into Soi Lengkee, just off Soi Buakhao in Central Pattaya — the answer to 'where can I get real low-and-slow barbecue in Pattaya?'. This is smoked meat done seriously: beef brisket, St Louis-cut pork ribs and pulled pork that have spent hours over wood smoke, served with the expected sides of mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw and cornbread, plus a run of burgers, Tex-Mex plates and a few Thai dishes for mixed tables. Portions are generous and the pricing is fair for what it is, with most plates falling somewhere between roughly 200 and 1,000 baht depending on how much meat you are after. The room is small and casual, with an air-conditioned interior and an outdoor patio, and the service has a friendly, regulars-know-the-owner feel; there is usually a promotion or two, such as discounted ribs on a set weeknight. Reviews are consistently good — it is a well-established favourite for expats and visitors craving a barbecue fix rather than another Thai or Italian meal. It is not a fine-dining night out, and the odd cut can be hit-or-miss, but as a dependable, meat-forward comfort meal in the middle of town it delivers.
More planning notes
- Tripadvisor lists the restaurant as cash-only
- The current closing time was not consistently published and should be confirmed
- Street parking is limited
- Large meat platters carry a substantially higher spend than a single main
The details
Prices
As of 2026-07-24 (facebook.com)
As of 2026-07-24 (facebook.com)
On site
Facilities
- American barbecue menu
- Indoor air-conditioned seating
- Table service
- Bar service
- Large shared platters
- Dog-friendly policy
- Street parking
- Cash payment
- Dinner opening
- Central Soi Lengkee location
Listing details
- Area
- central-pattaya
- Cuisine
- barbecue, american, steak, mexican
- Prices
- ฿฿
- Hours
- Daily roughly 15:00–22:30 — confirm before visiting, hours change
- Updated
- July 2026
Recorded guest rating
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Record highlights
- Genuine wood-smoked BBQ — brisket, St Louis ribs and pulled pork — rare in Pattaya
- Generous portions and fair prices, with classic sides and weeknight rib deals
- Casual and central, with air-con inside and an outdoor patio, just off Soi Buakhao
Check before relying
- Small and casual — it is a smokehouse, not a night out for atmosphere
- The odd cut or steak can be inconsistent; it is meat-heavy, so light eaters and vegetarians have limited choice
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- Smokin Joe's BBQ — Wheree (hours and address) · accessed
- Smokin' Joe's BBQ — Tripadvisor · accessed
- Smoking Joe's BBQ — Facebook · accessed
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · access date not recorded
- Google rating · accessed
Frequently asked questions
Where is Smokin' Joe's BBQ in Pattaya?
It is on Soi Lengkee, just off Soi Buakhao in Central Pattaya, near the LK Metro area. It is a short walk or ride from the Soi Buakhao / Central Pattaya hotel cluster; a map pin or Grab makes it easy to find.
What does Smokin' Joe's serve?
American-style barbecue is the point: wood-smoked beef brisket, St Louis pork ribs and pulled pork with classic sides, plus burgers, some Tex-Mex plates and a few Thai dishes so mixed tables are covered.
How much does Smokin' Joe's cost?
Most plates fall roughly between 200 and 1,000 baht, depending on how much meat you order — sandwiches and half-racks at the lower end, big brisket-and-ribs platters at the top. It is fair value for the portions.
What are Smokin' Joe's opening hours?
It generally opens from mid-afternoon until around 10:30pm, seven days a week. Hours can shift, so confirm by phone (+66 33 122 188) if you are aiming for an early or late sitting.
Does Smokin' Joe's take bookings or do a ribs deal?
It is mostly a walk-in place, though it is worth calling ahead for larger groups. There is typically a weeknight rib promotion — ask what is running when you call or arrive.