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Smoke and Fire Social Eatery - Steakhouse in Pomona, California

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery

4.5 (1114 reviews)

401 E Foothill Blvd, Pomona, CA 91767

Barbecue restaurant
Restaurant

About Smoke and Fire Social Eatery - steak house in Pomona, California

Relaxed hangout doling out heaping sandwiches, tacos & quesadilla, plus loaded fries & draft beers.

Customer Review Summary

Smoke and Fire Social Eatery has mixed reviews regarding its food and atmosphere. Many customers praise the brisket, describing it as tender and flavorful, with some calling it the best they've ever had. Others enjoyed the macaroni cheese balls and smashed burgers, but found items like the brisket grilled cheese and lemonade lacking in quality and flavor. The restaurant's atmosphere is generally positive, featuring music and sports on TV, with the service being highlighted as friendly and accommodating. However, some find the ordering system a bit inconvenient due to the self-service model. Overall, the restaurant offers a variety of barbecued foods, with some items highly recommended while others may not meet expectations. Additionally, all meat served is noted to be 100% halal.

Key Features

Service options

  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
836
4
118
3
61
2
41
1
58
Based on 1114 reviews

Josh Kaseman

2 months ago

I checked the reviews and decided to give this place a shot. Being from Texas, we know a thing or 2 about bbq. This place was dead inside. I have never ever had French onions on my street corn. It was bland very, very bland. The Mac and cheese has some flavor but was very dry. My assumption was it was made hours ago. The brisket grill cheese, as you can see in the photo, was probably the saddest attempt at a brisket grill cheese.

Adam Gallardo

5 months ago

Brisket was amazing, melts in your mouth, no bbq needed. The Nashville chicken i got medium heat and it was enough, the corn bread was so perfect and the quesadilla was paired up great with the sauce. The macaroni cheese balls were so hot but couldn't stop eating them. Gotta come back and try the rest of the menu. 🔥 emoji beer was good as well.

Shawn Baray

7 months ago

. It wasn't crowded when we arrived plenty of parking. When you walk in, you order and pay for your meal at the counter. There are TV monitors displaying the menu, but it's always a good idea to view the menu online before ordering. There are no waiters or waitresses to seat you. Instead, they give you a table number (mine was 13) and you're pretty much on your own once they bring the food to your table. There are some TVs in the back room area. I haven't been there at night, but they advertise beer on tap. And NO!you can't get the lemonade without the charcoal in it 🤣 The meal was decent. We are tough critics because we go to a lot of barbecue places, but the portions were good size. The total bill for two people was over $100, but that's just the way prices are these days.

Nezam Newman

7 months ago

We went to this location for the first time for the first time and they were very accommodating. I will speak from my own personal experience. The atmosphere is great. There is always music playing and there are live sports playing on TVs. As for service, it is great! Everyone is very kind, nice and patient! Regarding food, the food was very tasty! The smashed burgers were juicy and tasted fresh; the burgers were genuinely delicious! The fries were also seasoned well and tasted great! Love their food. I must say, stay away from the lemonade. It is watered down and tastes like it is 99% water, 0.9% sugar and 0.1% actual lemonade. It tastes like it is nothing. Stay away from it. But overall, this is a great restaurant that offers a wide variety of barbecued, delicious foods that everyone should enjoy. Give them a shot!! Bonus: all meat are 100% halal!

Mimi Madrid

6 months ago

I have been passing by this place for a while and decided to stop in. OMG! BEST BRISKET EVER! I got the tacos and the 1/2 lb brisket. It was amazing!!! You have to try this place! The Villians Never Say Never Forever Hefenweizen is damn good! Now, I gotta go visit that brewery in Anaheim 😄 I very very highly recommend this place! Best part is THE MEAT IS NOT FATTY!! 💙💙💙 I can't stand fatty meat, so this place is perfect!

Richard Perez

First time here and the food was really good. My wife and I and our son had heard about this place so we stopped in for dinner. We got the brisket burrito, which was great, the brisket tacos were good and a large portion, the crispy chicken sandwich, which was ok, and some brisket fries. Food was good and came out pretty fast. Having to keep waiting to a refill on our water kind of took a while since the drinks are filled behind the counter. Kind of pricey (it can was $75 for the three of us w/ 1 lemonade and 2 waters). We probably would eat here again but probably not too often.

Krista Garcia

9 months ago

Today was my first time here. The cashier was patient while I looked at the menu to see what my options were. (You order at the front, then they bring your food to your table). I didn't catch her name, but after I mentioned I needed just a sec to check out the menu since I had never been there before, the cashier offered me a free side to taste. She was super sweet! The food was delicious! I ordered a Brisket Grilled Cheese, Brisket Mac & Cheese, and a giant Pretzel. With 2 drinks included, the total was just under $54. If you need a refill, you go up to the counter where you order to ask for one. If you need a to go box or a lid, they are located on the counter as well and you can simply grab what you need. I like self-service like that, so you don't have to wait to ask or make someone go back and forth for you. It was cool vibes, a great restaurant with BBQ that was moist, flavorful, and filling.

Paul Sanchez

7 months ago

Reyes was by far one of the most attentive, gracious and accommodating hosts I have ever encountered. I was blown away by his customer service honestly, I rarely feel compelled to leave a positive review and actually follow through. He made the experience so enjoyable and exciting we already started sharing the place with friends and family. After eating the food, WOW, 10/10 this place man. Sergio was the man n the kitchen and Lawd have mercy he threw down, so much so that we ordered food to go. Can’t wait to come back!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$10–20