Smokey Hill,

681 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

"We have been here multiple times and each time were really satisfied and quite impressed. Lemme tell u, The food in this restaurant is Lakewood’s best kept secret!"

"Good but I do not feel justifies the price tag. Have been to a lot of good steakhouses and BBQ joints and I would not rank this establishment up with the great ones I have been to. The wait staff was very good and completely on top of things. Ambience was good and they sang for my mother's birthday along with bringing out a sparkler which was fun! Overall the staff was great besides one problem we experienced. Quick note for other people since it is not well documented: If you BYOB be very careful to only bring KOSHER. We brought in a few bottles of wine which at first seemed like it would be fine. After already pouring glasses, someone came out, looked at the bottles and told us we could not have them and actually went to take them away from us (and wanted to pour out the one we had already opened). We took the wine bottles back and packed them away in our car instead. I am ok with the rules, just wish I had known in advance! It was also stated they have kosher wines available to buy however nobody ever gave us a menu our option to actually do so. The food itself was.. ok. Appetizers were pretty good though the brisket was extremely fatty and chewy. I know brisket is usually fatty but typically its 'melt in your mouth' with that portion, and it was definitely not rendered down to that point. The steaks we got were both very fatty and over cooked. We asked for med rare on both and they were both well done. They were also not very flavorful either. We also got the smoked fried chicken which was very flavorful and a highlight for me. Others in my party unfortunately did not enjoy though as the slices had a mix of some pieces which were essentially breaded fatty chunks.. The side dishes (grill veg, mashed, fries) were all very good though which was a plus!"

"Staff was wonderful, food was a huge disappointment. Spent a lot of money for extremely fatty beef. Brisket was barely eatable, cowboy ribeye was half meat/half fat. Never again."

"Good vibes, with comfortable seating and accommodations. Waiters were great, courteous, and energetic. The Tennessee Ribeye Steak was a hit. We had a nice time there!"

"Had a beautiful Siyum at Smokey hill!!! Food was exceptional. Large selection of appetizers each one unique. The entrees were to die for. Especially the crispy fried smoked chicken!! Staff was very friendly and the chef is super friendly! Will definitely be coming back again!"