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Summary

£56
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Boldly seasoned, flavourful – unashamedly meat-heavy” – dishes are the simple hallmark of BBQ obsessive David Carter’s moodily dim-lit Brick Lane operation, inspired by the smokehouses of the American South. “Some interesting options on the menu” include salt-baked beetroot or charred greens with tahini and pomegranate.

Summary

£51
   ££
5
Exceptional
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The hint is in the name” at David Carter’s “funky” Brick Lane venue, whose moody interior is inspired by southern US grill houses. Alongside the fingerlickin’ smoked meats and pickled chillies, there are “some surprise hits – who knew that chargrilled cabbage is totally delicious?”. “The dining room can be a bit smoky” – but that’s why you should never BBQ indoors at home!

Summary

£47
   ££
5
Exceptional
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

David Carter’s “industrial-chic BBQ restaurant” off Brick Lane, is inspired by the southern US grill-house tradition. The high-ceilinged room is “dominated by a vast smoker” which sends out a succession of outstanding and “well-priced smoked meats”, alongside dishes like grilled hispi cabbages and roast aubergines in red miso. Sides, desserts and drinks are similarly no-nonsense.

Summary

£50
   ££
5
Exceptional
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Some of “the best smoked meat in London” (including “excellent brisket”) is prepared on the charcoal in front of you, alongside “some fantastic sides” at David Carter’s rugged, southern US-style grill-house, just off Brick Lane. Just one complaint: “the room is nice, but smokey”.

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35 Sclater Street, London, E1 6LB

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Smokestak Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Smokestak Restaurant in E1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Smokestak restaurant.
Martin B
Holy smoke!!! Black, crisp, soft and meltin...
Reviewed 2 months, 19 days ago

"Holy smoke!!! Black, crisp, soft and melting meats. Very cool vibe but super friendly and flexible staff. Very good indeed. "

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£8.50 £16.50 £0.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £29.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
35 Sclater Street, London, E1 6LB
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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