About Smoke Room
Smoke Room is a quick-bite bbq spot in Pittsburgh, PA, with a cheerful feel and a sunlit dining room with banquettes along one wall. The kitchen leans into bbq done well, milling their own flour in-house each morning.
The signature item to try first is the Burnt Ends, which has earned a loyal following. The rest of the menu rounds it out with options like Brisket Plate, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Ribs, plus rotating specials that change with the season. Portions are generous for the price point ($$$), and the kitchen is consistent — orders come out fast even when the place is full.
On a typical day you'll find couples on date night and groups celebrating birthdays, especially around the lunch and dinner rushes. The bar pours craft sodas, local kombucha on tap, and house-brewed iced tea. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are clearly marked on the menu. The dining room is clean, the music is at a reasonable volume, and the wifi works.
For ordering, online ordering for pickup or delivery is available through the website. It's the kind of spot you find yourself recommending to friends within an hour of leaving. Whether you're new to Pittsburgh or a longtime resident hunting for a reliable bbq fix, Smoke Room earns a spot in the regular rotation.
Menu highlights
A snapshot of the most-ordered items at Smoke Room. Prices and availability change — call ahead to confirm.
Customer reviews
Recent ratings averaged 4.4 out of 5 across 35 reviews.
Solid spot. The Cornbread is a standout — bold flavors, well-seasoned, comes out hot. Took off a star only because the wait at the counter was longer than I expected on a weekday. Still, I'd come back without hesitation.
Smoke Room has become my regular weekday lunch. Consistent quality, generous portions, and the staff has started to recognize me. I usually grab the Brisket Plate but I've worked through most of the menu and haven't had a miss yet.
Honestly impressed. We tried three different items between the table and the Burnt Ends stole the show. The staff genuinely seemed to enjoy being there which makes a difference. Cannot recommend enough.
Mixed feelings. The Mac & Cheese was excellent and the cashier was friendly, but my side came out cold and they were out of two of the things I wanted to order. Probably worth another try, but not the experience I was hoping for.
Location & neighborhood
Smoke Room is located at 2081 Washington Blvd in Pittsburgh, PA. Street parking is generally available in the surrounding blocks, and most public-transit routes that serve the downtown core stop within a short walk. The neighborhood around the restaurant has steady foot traffic during lunch and dinner, with a mix of office buildings, apartments and other small businesses on the block.