Smoking Jay's BBQ

Omaha, NE · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.1/5
★★★★☆ 4.1
Reviews
20
Rank in Omaha
#526
of 1341 restaurants
City Percentile
39%
rating percentile
Address
Smoking Jay's BBQ, 2524 S 13th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Phone
(402) 763-9071
Website
smokingjaysbbq.toast.site.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Smoking Jay's BBQ is a restaurant located in Omaha, NE. It is one of 1,341 restaurants listed in Omaha. Its 4.1-star rating matches the Omaha city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Smoking Jay's BBQ

A reckoning of fine smoked meat and BBQ sauce Here at Smoking Jays, smoking meat is our passion. We use only the finest and freshest ingredients to create meals that will fill your belly and warm your heart. Come and visit - your taste buds will... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Mrs Kay · Sep 2025

We had a burger and ribs. My husband loved his burger. He said his brisket was very decent. My ribs were cooked perfectly with a sweet stickiness that I like. They have a black pepper Dorothy lynch type of flavor that was unique. Great customer service and great sides! Good date spot or for the entire family. We’ll likely be back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Adam Hill · Sep 2025

Went to Jay’s after a few games at chop’s next door. My feet slowly changed direction from my car to Jay’s front door. The inside looked like a classic BBQ joint, checkered table cloths and large display menu. When it was my turn to order I asked the lady at the register her favorite thing, “fries”… I asked what she thought of the brisket and she said “I don’t know. I’ve never had it.” So not much help when it came to ordering but I don’t hold that against them. I ordered a brisket sandwiches, all sandwiches come with one side. For that side I picked out the smoked Mac and cheese, can’t say I’ve ever seen Mac that color when i opened the container. I know the smoke probably plays a roll in how Mac and cheese can end up with a brown tint. I also ordered one of “jay’s specials”, Honey fried

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeff Yates · Jan 2026

Really tasty feather bones fried potatoes and fried corn bread.$16.80 Al cart 1/13/26 every thing beyond is extra. I think there should have been more food for what I paid. But I was constantly licking my fingers. Check it out.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Janae Haynes · Feb 2026

Literally stuffed $60 worth of food in one bag & everything spilled. Pulled pork very dry. Mac n cheese..very dry Potatoes in potato salad..very hard We might've went on the wrong day. Ribs & brisket is fire though!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Chris Cook · Jul 2023

The best part about this place was the gentleman that took our order at the counter. He was kind and helpful while we were placing our order. I would consider this place to be a dive BBQ joint, so I was hoping that the food would have been great. It unfortunately didn't live up to expectations. The pork was dry. The onion rings were bland and needed a little more salt. They charge for refills on drinks even though the drink prices are already near industry standard. Parking and seating is a little limited here.

Accessibility & Amenities

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

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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