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RestaurantsSmokey and the Brisket

Smokey and the Brisket

11 reviewsClosed11am - 9pm
๐Ÿ”American Restaurant๐Ÿ‘ฏGroup HangoutโœจFamily TimeQuick & EasyJust Because๐Ÿ›‹๏ธCozy๐Ÿ‘•CasualโšกBuzzing๐ŸŒŸIconic
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๐Ÿ“5465 Lake Murray Blvd,, La Mesa, CA 91942, US
๐Ÿ“ž(619) 439-6544
๐ŸŒsmokeyandthebrisketsd.com
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Business Hours
Monday
11am - 9pm
Tuesday
11am - 9pm
Wednesday
11am - 9pm
Thursday
11am - 9pm
Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday
11am - 10pm
Sunday
11am - 8pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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๐Ÿ“5465 Lake Murray Blvd,, La Mesa, CA 91942, US
๐Ÿ“ž(619) 439-6544
๐ŸŒsmokeyandthebrisketsd.com
๐Ÿ“‹View menu
Business Hours
Monday
11am - 9pm
Tuesday
11am - 9pm
Wednesday
11am - 9pm
Thursday
11am - 9pm
Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday
11am - 10pm
Sunday
11am - 8pm

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Smokey and the Brisket is a garage-themed American BBQ restaurant on Lake Murray Blvd in La Mesa, CA. The space is large and lively, with ample indoor seating, a covered outdoor patio, and a back room stocked with games for the whole family. Guests rave about the brisket, spare ribs, brisket fries, and salmon, alongside crowd-pleasers like mac and cheese with burnt ends and house-made cornbread. The atmosphere is casual and buzzing, with a fun, iconic character that suits everything from family dinners to date nights. Draft beer and happy hour specials round out a visit that rarely disappoints.

Highlights

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Legendary brisket and ribsGuests rave about the tender spare ribs, beefy ribs, and slow-smoked brisket.
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Famous brisket friesThe brisket fries are a crowd favourite, loaded and deeply satisfying.
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Games and a garage vibeA back room full of games and a garage theme give this spot real character.
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Covered outdoor patioThe spacious covered patio is a relaxed spot for group dining or date nights.

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