Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Taupo

Smk Southern Meat Kitchen

89/100 (653 ratings)

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"Friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The garlic bread was amazing as was the steak, the pulled pork was a little dry but still very tasty. Good size..."

Robyn McCorkindale

"Nice place, tried on a whim, food and drinks came out quick. Staff were friendly. Only downside was the platter. A table for 4, it just doesn't..."

Campbelljanelucy

"A delicious BBQ place in Taupo is very welcomed. We were really hungry after walking the Tongariro Crossing. You can definitely smell BBQ as you..."

Jay

"Was so satisfied with the food and service. We ordered the platter and every element on the platter was so delicious. There chilli sauce was awesome..."

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"This was really quite a nice dinner. Kids meals were generous and well enjoyed, our fried chicken was huge and we were glad to split it with a..."

Peter Tyson

"Great shared board with a good selection of meats on rice. Tidy premises and friendly staff. Had a nice kids meal..."

Milan “MrPotterSmith” Potter

"I've had American bbq in the US and i can't in honesty say that this matched that. The reality is that this is southern bbq INSPIRED as opposed to..."

Devils Advocate (Chiwi)

"Was looking around the internet for somewhere to eat before arriving in Taupo an picked SMK and it did not disappoint! Excellent service and..."

Abe Obrien

"Amazing! We got a share box diner for 2. We added cornbread and bacon Mac and cheese aswell so we could try everything and we're not disappointed at..."

Sarah Smith

"All of the food coming out looked delicious. We had the platter for 2 with a side of Mac n cheese, and it was a big feed. All the flavours were..."

Ross Wilkinson

"Had a very delightful meal here, our reserved table was right by the window we got the early so we had the whole place to ourselve. Enjoy the..."

Honesty Thompson

"Great BBQ restaurant, great variety on the menu and such a warm, cosy atmosphere. The meals came in large portions which is good if you’re looking..."

definitely not me

"Best chicken I have had in my life! It was succulent and juicy. The chips and gravy just throw the dish over the edge. I was absolutely blown..."

Emma Funaki

"Friendly staff and nice BBQ. We got a pit meal and added an extra meat. We also tried the cornbread (not the best we've had). It was more than enough..."

Peter Finlay

"The food was amazing! Definitely worth a visit! Meat was super tender and flavourful and the bread tasted like buttery pastry..."

Lisa Bell

"Person ordered burger pulled pork, said was best burger tasted. Steak was cooked as requested and all food..."

Michelle

"Had really nice burgers in this stylish place. Both brisket and pulled pork burgers were..."

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