Smokin' Joe's Grill

Dundalk, MD · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Dundalk
#13
of 94 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Smokin' Joe's Grill, 2102 Merritt Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222
Phone
(410) 288-2333
Website
www.smokinjoesdundalk.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

Smokin' Joe's Grill is a restaurant located in Dundalk, MD. It is one of 94 restaurants listed in Dundalk. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Dundalk city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #13 of 94 restaurants in Dundalk. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Smokin' Joe's Grill

We are a small place with Big Burgers and Sandwiches

Hours

Saturday10 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jon Doyle · Dec 2025

WOW! A perfect foodie destination in a random, unassuming spot. We drove an hour to do Bennets Curse Krampus Christmas and chose this spot blindly... fries are a 10/10 w/perfrct crisp and seasoning, 5 stack burger, crispy perfect wings, buffao chicken, mac cheese bacon chili dog all 10's. The *BEST* pitbeef of my life... perfectly cooked and seasoned with an amazing char taste. Every bite of food was great. I dont eat fast food (not real food), cook most of my own food, and am picky so it can be hard to find good food out lol. Nita was the star of the night. Friendly, funny, personable, and accomodating for a front desk lady. Alllll the customers treated her like a long lost sister and she treated them like family. As we were leaving and giving compliments, the owner and family walked o

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Brian House · Jan 2026

Not sure if they are under new owners or not but its kind of a disappointment since last time I was here. Bought a Smokin Joe dog (chili and cheese dog) with onions with a side of gravy wedges and a medium drink for $26.00. For the price of something so simple nothing should be missing. Dog is missing cheese Wedges are okay but I guessing they changed the gravy cause they just dont taste the same. Food was okay about a 5 out of 10. Honestly for $26 I'll just eat at home next time. Also they didn't have any lemonade or sweet tea for a half and half. Not sure what they did with the dispensers maybe got rid of them but they definitely wasn't there.

★★★★★ 5.0 Heather Core · Jan 2026

The service was excellent and so was the food! Got the cheesesteak deal and it was delicious. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure our first time there was great! Really appreciate the great service and food!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ctgb2 · Mar 2026

Smokin’ Joe’s Grill is one of those classic barbecue joints that delivers big, bold flavor without fuss. The vibe is casual and welcoming — perfect for a laid-back lunch or dinner with family and friends. Their BBQ is the star of the show, with juicy brisket-style sandwiches, hearty burgers, tender ribs, and flavorful sauces that really hit the comfort-food spot. Portions are generous, and the mix of smokiness and savory seasoning makes each bite satisfying. Reviewers often praise the crispy, fresh fries and house-made sauces that elevate the simple barbecue classics. If you’re after a relaxed place with great BBQ that feels like eating at a backyard cookout, Smokin’ Joe’s does it right — friendly service, tasty food, and good value.

★★★★☆ 4.0 J · Oct 2024

First time trying the physical location, my old company had catered food from here for Christmas last year. Nice spread, dry rub and bbq wings, trio meat platter with fixings and buns, ribs. Not much was left over after the party. I think the buns could be a little larger for the application, my bun fell apart as soon as I picked it up. Love that they use red onion on the sandwich, usually see yellow for pit beef. I got the duo meat pit and ham, did not think my pit was medium but ate fine. Nice pile of protein, did not leave hungry. Love the fries, done boardwalk style and fried just right. Cheese sauce was good too, cook came out and said he just made some. I thought they put a good amount of cheese on the hamburgers, took a bite off my wife's when she was done, definitely rich. Did n

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurantAmerican restaurant

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