Smokehouse Abilene - Abilene, Texas

Robbie R

This is a review for the Cattlemen's Exchange, the hotel bar next to the restaurant. I did not have any food, but the drinks and service were top notch!
SMOKED OLD FASHIONED! If you love them then you have to try it, made from a locally distilled bourbon. They have a small collection of craft beers on tap including local options. Great selection of liquors! Not sure about wines, haven't had any but have seen several drinking and enjoying them. TV with local games on, several comfortable lounge chairs/couches around the bar, as well as a great outdoor patio area with several tables and chairs. 20% DISCOUNT FOR LOCALS!

Side note: This place should be listed separately from the restaurant. The bar makes the restaurants drinks but they have a completely separate space/name.

Elizabeth Mootz

Went to Smokehouse this evening. Our waiter Jacob was fantastic. My husband and I got the bourbon peach sweet tea and those we delicious. We got the pork belly for an appetizer and I loved it! I ordered the snapper for my entree and the waiter mentioned the grouper was their special tonight so my husband ordered that and the green chili Mac and cheese (which was delicious). Unfortunately, I was extremely underwhelmed. The fish had no flavor whatsoever. I was very disappointed. I don't usually order fish at a restaurant but I wanted something different and I deeply regret it. Overall though I would probably come back to order something else and see if my experience changes, but I dont recommend the fish. Our total for two people plus tip was $150.

John Costick

I'm staying at the Double Tree, so I decided to eat at the Smokehouse. I ordered the Smoked Pork Belly. It took forever to arrive as the restaurant seemed understaffed and overwhelmed by the customers they did have. When my food finally arrived, it was not worth the wait as it had zero flavor and even worse presentation.

The next morning, I was pressed for time and time, and against my better judgment, I ate breakfast here. I ordered coffee, eggs, hash brown, and bacon. The coffee was cold, bacon tasted like microwave, and the rest of the food was bland. No amount of salt, pepper and Tabasco sauce could save this breakfast. This establishment is not recommended.

Toula F

My husband and I went on a Sunday for dinner. We started with the brussel sprouts and the jalapeno cornbread. I liked the flavor of the brussel sprouts, but they were too tough. It says they're fried, so I was expecting more of a crispiness, but they were not at all crispy. Great flavor, though.
My husband LOVED the cornbread. I liked it. I love sweet cornbread, and this was not sweet. I explained it to my husband as: If Texas had a flavor, it would be this cornbread.
For the main course, I ordered the brisket, and my husband ordered a filet. He LOVED his filet. He even talked about it hours later when we were sitting on the couch watching tv.
I thought my brisket was ok. I've had standout brisket here in Abilene, and this doesn't make even my top 5. The flavor is good, but the texture is terrible. It was chewy and rough. The potatoes were good, but the gravy was bland. The broccolini was bland and didn't really go with the brisket, in my opinion.

For the price, we expected the best. It is very expensive for what it is.

Our server, Delaney, was awesome. She definitely deserves all the stars.

Robert Lopez

For brunch, I highly recommend their chicken and waffles. This dish perfectly balances sweet and savory, and the chicken is always cooked to crispy perfection. It's become a must-have for my weekend brunch routine.

Lunch at Smokehouse Abilene is also a treat. The Cubano sandwich is packed with flavor, and the meats are smoked just right, providing an authentic taste that's hard to find elsewhere. The Cobb salad is another favorite, fresh and hearty, making for a satisfying lunch option.

When it comes to pricing, it's quite reasonable and comparable to other downtown restaurants. But what truly sets Smokehouse Abilene apart is its high-quality service. The staff are always friendly, attentive, and make sure every dining experience is enjoyable.

Whether you're a local or just passing through, I highly recommend Smokehouse Abilene for any meal of the day. It's a culinary experience that consistently impresses with its delicious food and exceptional service.

Victoria

I have tried pork chops at Stazione, Cypress Street, and Black Cur so I went in with high expectations. The price point was that of other fine dining restaurants. The pork chop was more on the dry side and under seasoned. The short rib was tasty (could use more sauce) and huge! The grits it came with were cheesy so that was a plus. The bourbon peach drink was underwhelming. it reminded me of Hteao tea with a hint of bourbon. The green chili mac and cheese was good.

We had the 2 priciest items on the dinner menu. Based on those I am not inclined to try other items.

Service was good, had it's kinks naturally.

So people know, the restaurant is facing the civic center not Beehive.

Patrick Thomas

Ordered the flatiron steak and was really blown away by the quality. Service was top notch, atmosphere was nice, and again the food stood out. Would highly recommend.

Brian

We were hoping for great restaurant experience in Abilene. Instead, we were greeted with long waits for food (while there were maybe 10 tables of couples) the staff was inattentive and forgetful and spent more time on their phones than taking care of customers. I understand it's a holiday weekend and we tried to be understanding. I waited 20 mins for an order only to have the waitress come over and ask "didn't you order a drink"? I spoke to mgmt and said we were disappointed. I doubt we will be back. Furthermore, when the menu says braised short rib. I should get a short rib and not a beef rib that's hard and dry, photo provided for bone size comparison. Overall, this was a very disappointing $48 plate. However, the bar was great...