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The Smoke Haus — American restaurants in Cardiff

The Smoke Haus

American restaurantsCardiff

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(2,645 reviews)

Quick info

+44 29 2022 0777
Mary Ann St, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2EN, United Kingdom
£20–40

About The Smoke Haus

The Smoke Haus is an American restaurant on Mary Ann St in Cardiff, built around a smokehouse-style menu of brisket, pulled pork, ribs and wings, served on meat plates and trays. The ultimate mixed grill is a platter shared between two, and the "Heart Attack" burger covers the burger end of the menu. Pit beans come as a side, and loaded fries are also on the list. Waiting staff provide table service in a spacious room that takes both walk-ins and reservations. Milkshakes and Camden stout sit on the drinks list, and the dessert menu includes a birthday brownie.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid parking garage · Paid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.2/5
2,645 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention brisket, mixed grill platter, pit beans and burgers and loaded fries.

5★
1,489
4★
618
3★
276
2★
131
1★
131

Customer Review Summary

Meat platters draw the most attention, and opinions split. One pair sharing the ultimate mixed grill found the meat tender and full of flavour, while another diner called a mixed grill flavourless and bland for its cost. Brisket is the sticking point, dry for two reviewers and something to be proud of for one, and others found the ribs and wings hard or overdone. The beans are praised twice, and the pulled pork and fries get good mentions. Burgers fare better, with a Heart Attack burger and loaded fries both described as cooked well, though one reviewer calls the burger prices steep and another finds the dessert small and overpriced. Staff earn consistent warmth, described as attentive, friendly and unobtrusive, and one server made a young son feel welcome. One diner reports a waiter saying he no longer explains the mixed grill to people. A birthday table was brought a birthday brownie, and one reviewer singled out the unique shape of the chips.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Honestly don't know why this place isn't fully booked most days! Food is beautiful, the space is spotless and the vibe is lush. Staff are so attentive and warm, Ieuan was great and made my young son feel like they opened just for him. Service was spot on from everyone and the brisket was something to be proud of! Da Iawn”
  • Google user
    “Me and my partner came here on an early Friday evening to get some food before heading home. We were hemming and hawing about what we should have, so we both agreed on the legendary mixed grill platter, we asked questions about it to the waiter and he wasn’t that useful at all. His exact words were “I’m tired of explaining it to people, so I don’t say nothing about it at all anymore.” When I mentioned about the size of it when it arrived. It doesn’t say recommended amount of people it share with. Don’t get me started on the food. It was completely flavourless, and it just all tasted the same, very bland I’d say especially with the price of it. I feel like they just whack loads on the plate and hope people are happy with it, as it’s a lot of food for the money, but the quality is shocking for the price. The best thing about the meal is taking some home for dog and giving the homeless man outside some food, which he was very grateful for. Till he tastes it.”
  • Google user
    “we booked this restaurant my husbands birthday an what can I say it was absolutely amazing food was amazing an the staff were even better polite happy an friendly. Plus the birthday brownie was even better to add to the night. Thank you again to all the staff here it was a pleasure to meet you all we will 100% be back.”
  • Google user
    “Had no problem getting a seat on a Sunday. Ieuan was very attentive, accomodating and great with recommendations. Loved the unique shape of the chips.”
  • Google user
    “Fancied a bit of BBQ and popped in around 6 midweek. I was pleasently surprised the a steady flow of people. Staff were all great. Went 'from the pit' given the tag that it was all fresh today and when its out its out i was hopeful. Had a strawberry milkshake which was disappointing, more whipped cream that shake. Tray arrived and looked good and plently. Brisket was dry and needed additional bbq sauce and chimichurri (again ok) to make it ok. Pulled pork was a mountain and was okay probably the best meat on the tray. Wings were hard and the sauce was a squirt not really coated as i had hoped. Half baby back ribs, over done and dry. Pit beans were really nice and the fries were good. Would i go back? If i did itvwould be to try a burger wouldnt go Pit again.”

Highlights

“Lively, youthful bar & restaurant serving up huge gourmet burgers, ribs & wings.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Sports
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid parking garage
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
Show more amenities
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Bar onsite
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
Offerings· 11
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Dining options· 5
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Highlights· 4
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Sports
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Crowd· 5
  • College students
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Parking· 2
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
Family-friendly· 4
  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

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