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Smokehouse on Main - Steakhouse in Santa Clarita, California

Smokehouse on Main

4.5 (975 reviews)

24255 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Barbecue restaurant

About Smokehouse on Main - steak house in Santa Clarita, California

Contemporary, brick-walled tavern with many craft brews & a menu of gourmet pub grub & BBQ.

Customer Review Summary

Smokehouse on Main offers a mixed dining experience. Many reviews praise the brisket for its tenderness and juiciness, alongside well-received sides like fried okra and mac and cheese. The atmosphere features live music, though some found it too loud, particularly during Sunday afternoons. Service quality varied; while some staff were cheerful and attentive, others seemed disengaged. Food presentation was noted, but pricing drew criticism for being excessively high, with some dishes not justifying their cost in quality. Overall, while some patrons were eager to return for the food and ambiance, others expressed dissatisfaction with service and pricing.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

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

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
705
4
142
3
55
2
28
1
45
Based on 975 reviews

Attosa Tavallai

2 months ago

My first time visiting this place, and I am very happy with my experience. The restaurant is on the street that is studded with parking spots all along it. There was a live band playing music when we walked in. I’m not sure having such a loud set on a Sunday afternoon is such a great idea as it caused several customers to ask when it was over so they could come back then. It was indeed too loud, though they were a talented bunch. Onto the important part: the food! We ordered brisket, fried okra, baked beans, and the Hoe Cake. The brisket was probably the best one I’d ever had in my life… so juicy and tender. The okra was fried to perfection-crunchy on the outside and not dry on the inside. The baked beans were fantastic! I usually don’t eat cornbread, but the Hoe Cake was smothered in honey and bacon- what a delight. I’d say the only thing that was off aside from the annoying music was our server seemed to not like being at work. That’s never a great vibe. The other employees were very happy and sweet. All in all, we will be returning time and time again!

Juan F

3 months ago

They have a nice ambiance and selection of alcoholic drinks. The best part of our meals were the sides. The Mac and cheese and coleslaw were delicious. I had a brisket and hot links, my wife had the trip tip. Unfortunately, the hot links and tri tip were very cold. We asked our waiter to take them back which he did.The hot links came back at the right temperature but the tri tip did not still cold. In regard to the hot link and brisket both of those were tender and juicy. We might give them a second chance in the future.

Daddyoh Vance

Yes, food, very good. But go for the live music in the side room. Sunday afternoon is very interesting with an open jam. Some super musicians come through this place and rock the house. All weekend as far as I know

Karl A L Smith

7 months ago

I’d heard this place was nice it’s does not disappoint. I thought three beef ribs would not be enough so I got the rack. My error I could be eating beef for the next three days.

Stephen Bess

Awesome authentic smoked brisket, hot links, and delicious sides. I recommend the sweet potato fries, they’re crunchy outside and fluffy inside and perfectly seasoned. Their roasted corn is great as well. The Texas cannoli is a treat for dessert. Highly recommended and Sherie is phenomenal! A little taste of the south in Newhall.

Kira Bolerjack

I’m from Nashville, and this is some of the best barbecue that I’ve had in the west. The collard greens are to die for! The atmosphere is great. Cherie was absolutely amazing, and it was such a welcome home away from home experience.

Charles Collier

1 year ago

Located near the end of Main with a parking lot nearby. Walked up Friday night and put my name on the list for two and was seated inside in about 20 mins. Great service with plenty of staff available at all times. Ordered Santa Maria tri-tip with fried okra. The meat was very tender and very smoky (makes sense). The food is presented on long platter-like plates, reasonable proportions and very well prepared. The wait time was very short and we were attended to with drink refills and other needs often throughout the meal. Live music began just as we left at around 9:30 pm. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Brandon Gibson

When we went in today, there were 3 tables, including us, in the restaurant, one person seated at the bar. We were led to our seats and sat down and immediately got blown away by the prices!! I grew up around BBQ and have personally cooked in BBQ competitions around the country and I have NEVER seen such inflated prices. A basic burger was $23 and a 2 meat and sides meal was $55! We decided to stay because my wife was very hungry and we didn't want to have to go somewhere else. We ordered the smokehouse Burger and my kid just got a side of mashed potatoes. The food came, was quickly dropped off and the burger bun started immediately sliding off because of all the sauces, egg and large amount of greens. It was impossible to keep this thing together for a single bite. My wife had to use a fork to try to assemble the pieces that fell out to get a single bite. The mash was bland and flavorless and my kid, who loves mashed potatoes, didn't even finish it. We also ordered tots with our burger and we got a total of 9 in a very small skillet. Not really a side you could enjoy, especially for the price. I am no cheapskate and do not mind paying good money for good food, but this was not WAY more than I have ever seen in any BBQ restaurant. Chicken and waffles - $29, 3 meats and sides -$65. I have had a Kobe beef burger at Ditkas in Chicago and it was worth it for $45, but that was Kobe beef. This was chicken, pork and tri-tip. Not a $35-40 meal. The sauces at the table had sloppy, messy tops and I didn't even want to try them because they looked dirty and sticky. We were checked on one time and left to our own devices. We waited for a good 15 minutes to get our check and watched our servers back move around the and not even turn toward us, while 3 servers wandered around from the front to the back. I am usually a good tipper and rarely leave less than 20%, but we were not taken care of, especially when there were only 3 tables in the restaurant. I still left 15%, but it wasn't earned and I can tell you I will not be going back.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30