The Smokehouse is at 34 Palmetto Bay Road, and it has been serving barbecue on Hilton Head since 1999. It bills itself as a family sports bar: the dining room is lined with TVs, there is a rooftop bar called the Chimney Bar, and outside there is a putting green, cornhole and ring toss that keep kids and impatient adults busy while they wait.

What to Order at the Smokehouse

Ribs come first, and reviewers say they fall off the bone. Brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken and wings come with a choice of sauces, and the sides that get named are creamy mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, baked beans and loaded sweet potato fries. There are also burgers, fried green tomatoes and a kids menu. A few reviewers have found food arriving lukewarm or portions small, and service can be slow on busy nights, so it helps to go a little before the dinner rush. The menu button above has the full menu.

Happy Hour, Brunch and Hours

Happy hour runs from 4 to 6 every day, with appetizers like smoked nachos, fried okra and wings. Sunday brunch starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 2. The kitchen serves from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 9 p.m. on Sunday, and the bar stays open until midnight. The Smokehouse does not take reservations, so tables go first come, first served.

Getting There

The Smokehouse is on Palmetto Bay Road on the south end of the island, near Harbour Town Road and the Sea Pines Circle. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or in the dining guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Smokehouse take reservations?

No. Tables are first come, first served.

When is happy hour at the Smokehouse?

Every day from 4 to 6 p.m., with appetizers such as smoked nachos, fried okra and wings.

Is the Smokehouse good for kids?

Yes. It calls itself a family sports bar, with a kids menu and a putting green, cornhole and ring toss outside.

What are the Smokehouse’s hours?

The kitchen is open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 9 p.m. on Sunday, with Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bar stays open until midnight.

Does the Smokehouse have a rooftop bar?

Yes. The Chimney Bar on the rooftop serves handcrafted cocktails.

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