Liz Brown

Love the food here! Always down for a burger and some fries. They also have delicious fish sandwiches, dairy free milkshakes and cheese fries. Great, friendly customer service. You can even dine out back, lots of benches and tables to hang out with friends or on a date. Parking is pretty easy to find. Highly recommend The Smokehouse, a local gem!

Ashley Ayala Mendoza

Delicious! The caramelized onions and the juicy patty were a perfect combo! They were out of fries so I wasn’t able to try them. The pricing was good and the portions were average. My partner finished his burger fast, so I could tell he liked it as well.

10/10 Berkeley gem for decades..... I used to get the bacon cheeseburger years ago but they stopped serving bacon so I found a new go to and that is the FISH SANDWICH!! So good and Fresh . I sub the …

10/10 Berkeley gem for decades..... I used to get the bacon cheeseburger years ago but they stopped serving bacon so I found a new go to and that is the FISH sandwich!! So good and Fresh . I …

10/10 Berkeley gem for decades..... I used to get the bacon cheeseburger years ago but they stopped serving bacon so I found a new go to and that is the FISH SANDWICH!! So good and Fresh . I sub th…

Solid burgers! The burger off the BBQ grill ... so great. It was a longish wait for our takeout order but worth the wait. It was a real treat to get chili on my burger. Thumbs up!

Tasty hot dog, tasty shake, 1950's ambience, just what I needed. The burgers looked great but I can get those everywhere.

I was craving a good burger and this place came to mind right away. I ordered a double cheeseburger and cheese fries, and both hit the spot. The burger was juicy, fresh, and full of flavor. The che…

I live far away from this place but every time when I go to Bay, I love to go visit it they have the best burger the best customer service. The food is excellent. The places is so clean and sharp. …

By far the best burger joint in the Bay Area! \nFrom the burgers, fish & chips, chili fries, cheese fries, chili dog and especially the milkshake, this place is a gem! \nGreat service and lots of s…

Such a cool spot to check out with friends! Food is banging and the ambiance is amazing. \n\nThere's indoor and outdoor seating available. Outdoor seating is straight vibes around sunset and evenin…

Great food, great prices.\nOnly outdoor seating but some in shade and in sun. A good little burger joint.

Omg! How can you beat the prices and flavor from this place?! They offer hot dogs, burgers, and shakes. Nothing fancy and straight to the point. You can also mix and match shake flavors at no addit…

service was great and our food came out quick. They have a nice selection of tables in the back. As can be expected, street parking primarily. \n\nThe burgers themselves were so flavorful. It does …

Smokehouse is a classic, a holdover from a simpler time of good food, excellent service, reasonable prices, in a historic roadside ambiance. Don't miss out on their excellent shakes in a ton of fla…

It’s rare to find a burger under $10 in the Bay, but a DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER under $10? That alone warrants this classic Berkeley joint a standing ovation. The burger was excellent, and I would have …

It’s rare to find a burger under $10 in the Bay, but a double cheeseburger under $10? That alone warrants this classic Berkeley joint a standing ovation. The burger was excellent, and I wou…

With shrinking portions, rising prices, and a changing demographic, one that includes vegan options, oat milk, and taro root gluten substitutes, this place still holds some loyalist fascination for me, as a place where I would get a burger anytime I happened upon a few bucks in the 1970s. The Smokey char flavor is definitely the appeal here, and on a 1 to 10 I'd rate the burger a solid 6, (they simply cannot, and will not, ever hold a candle to Big Al's on San Pablo across from Albany bowl, currently The most consistent, and high quality hamburger in the East Bay hands down). The outdoor seating is nice especially in the evenings, and I'll give any newcomers a couple of solid tips. 1: if you're eating in the outdoor area anytime after 6:00 or when it's slightly cooler, your food, particularly your fries, will get cold faster than a bad date. 2: several of the tables in the outdoor area are slightly angled and have plastic tops, which when you place the plastic milkshake containers on them, might give you the impression that there are poltergeist or evil spirits moving your drink around! There are not. It's simple physics. Two slippery plastics make for one moving drink. You have been warned. 3: on the weekends, and after work, this place can become a rambunctious, zany, loud, explosive corral of toddler rugrats making more noise than a Republican who just got voted out of office. Pick your slot carefully. 4: if you can, we'll leave the oat milk, and taro root gluten substitutes alone. They are disgusting and will ruin all your positive memories, and they will also remove any good flavor memories that are on your hard drive, so that you never taste anything good again. They're disgusting. I'm currently appealing to the attorney general of California to strictly control, and punish the supply of gluten substitutes and oat milks. So far I haven't heard back from them. All in all, though it's a really solid burger experience, if you eat your food within 5 to 10 minutes of getting it, and when you want to sit outdoors, it's still a nice spot. The people are super cool, and the cooks are super hard working, and I have a lot of respect for them. That is my review. Mr 27 million views

John White

The hot dogs are ok, but the burgers are where I'd focus my food order. Additionally, the non-dairy shakes are fantastic. Fries are terrific, crispy outside, fluffy interior. They use a premium onion ring, which was perfectly fried, but unseasoned. So close to perfect!

Tina Chen

The five of us went on a Friday night and had a good time sitting outside with the burgers. Most of my family liked their hamburgers. My fish fillet was ok, nothing to rave about. French fries were decent. Prices were good.

Eric J Hepler

Apparently went there while blacking out after losing two teeth somehow. Woke up with this photo geotagged here. Returned to 1) retrace my steps, 2) confirm that the bathroom graffiti is indeed this good, and 3) see how delicious the burgers are when sober. (They’re delicious!) PS- if you suspect that you were involved in or witnessed the incident described above, please reach out to.

Steve Takata

I’ve been going to the smokehouse for decades, and it’s mostly the same as it was way back when. They don’t have the orange Julius anymore, which was great, but the burgers and hotdogs are still excellent. They add chili and cheese for no charge, and caramelized onions as well. The service can be a little iffy, and it was cold out, bring a jacket. They only have outdoor seating and while it is covered, it is still often cold. Parking can be difficult since it is on the corner of a busy street on a residential neighborhood. It’s also open late, when there is not much to choose from.

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J P

Food is good, wish that the cheese would melt more on the burgers though. Even if you order a small bag of fries, you’re still going to get a lot! I would recommend ordering and eating in person even though there might be of a wait rather than ordering online. They messed up my order and wouldn’t refund me since it was through a “third party.” I directly ordered from THEIR website but somehow I wouldn’t get my money back.

Rui Zhong

Very okay food in a nice setting. Bun was better than fast food but could be more billowy or chewy. Patties were a bit overdone. Seasoning and sauce was lacking. Lettuce was not crisp or fresh. Fries were solid but I prefer a heavier fry on them. Didn’t try it today, but cool to see they have vegan shakes! Cute spot with partial indoor and outdoor tables by a sizable lawn. Awesome place to stop by and grab quick bite and hang for a bit. This is my first time here. I’ve heard prices have gone up but it’s still much more affordable than what you get at full-service restaurants.

YOOOO! Some and the lady went here specifically for their black raspberry milk shake. That's what the lady wanted. Hard to find it anywhere else. Got a couple burgers, some fries and onion rings. E…

We've been eating here since childhood. \n\nService is always friendly. Best to order in person.\n\nBe prepared for a wait some days. \n\nWe've always liked the option to eat indoors or outside. We…

The grandkids especially like this place, as the burgers are cooked fresh and hot and can be as simple or fancy as you like. One always orders the fish and chips, and both like picking out their own…

The grandkids especially like this place, as the burgers are cooked fresh and hot and can be as simple or fancy as you like. One always orders the fish and chips, and both like picking out their o…

M G

Edited review, was 5/5; check bottom for update Food is great. Nothing fancy, but if you're in the mood for a good burger and chili cheese fries then this joint hits the spot. Pretty cheap too, considering how much nearby places cost. Service isn't special but it gets the job done; you get the impression they just care about serving customers good food. The atmosphere is so-so. They're definitely going after the young person/young family vibe, aka some sports in the background with wooden tables and chairs outside and inside the restaurant. It doesn't stand out to me but I don't really care about that stuff very much anyways. Still a 5/5 for me. Here's a pic I took of my food; see how glorious it is? Update: I came back a few weeks later and some of the staff seemed to have changed. No worries. Took a minute or so for someone to attend to me. It was raining when I went in so I took a seat inside to wait for my meal. As soon as I take a few steps in my nose is assaulted with the smell of urine. Very gross, that wasn't there before. Maybe they're super busy. I wait for my meal, takes a bit longer than usual (~15m). I get the grilled chicken burger meal and it has a ton of lettuce on it... even though I asked for the opposite, no lettuce. What? I take it up to get remade and the staff is a bit confused; broken English so it seems it wasn't their first language, even still I'd think "no lettuce" would be clear at least. They remake it and I get it back after a minute or so of waiting, annoyed now but whatever. The chicken was overcooked. Not burnt, there's that at least, but cooked long enough that it's hard to rip apart the grilled chicken. Maybe it's not supposed to come with cheese but the last time I went I got cheese on it. The pee smell was overpowering enough though that I decided to just scarf down the meal and go on my way. ~30 minutes later since I walked in and it's still there...families out and about in the restaurant as well. If I had to guess it seems like their staff from before quit or got laid off, maybe switched shifts because food and service sucked. Pretty disappointed.

Super great prices. Totally see why this place is popular. We stopped here following the crowd, we seen a long line of customers queuing and figured we needed to see what the hype was about. They had…

Super great prices. Totally see why this place is popular. We stopped here following the crowd, we seen a long line of customers queuing and figured we needed to see what the hype was about. They h…

I like Smokehouse. This was my third time having it. The veggie burger is really good and their fries are good too. However, their banana milkshake is not made with real bananas (i don't thin…

I like Smokehouse. This was my third time having it. The veggie burger is really good and their fries are good too. However, their banana milkshake is not made with real bananas (i don't think so…

I like Smokehouse. This was my third time having it. The veggie burger is really good and their fries are good too. However, their banana milkshake is not made with real bananas (i don't think so a…

waited 22 minutes for a cheeseburger on a Friday night. Lots of to go orders processed. Just not eat in. My order was for here and the place was not "packed" - moderate at best. And yet, I got a wa…

I have been eating at the Smokehouse for over 50yrs. They had the best burgers and hotdogs anywhere around. Food hot, buns toasted, cheese melted, fries done right, everything hot and proper. An ins…

I have been eating at the Smokehouse for over 50yrs. They had the best burgers and hotdogs anywhere around. food hot, buns toasted, cheese melted, fries done right, everything hot and proper…

I have been eating at the Smokehouse for over 50yrs. They had the best burgers and hotdogs anywhere around. Food hot, buns toasted, cheese melted, fries done right, everything hot and proper. An i…

I have been eating at the Smokehouse for over 50yrs. They had the best burgers and hotdogs anywhere around. Food hot, buns toasted, cheese melted, fries done right, everything hot and proper. An i…

mariblu3

The double cheeseburger was laughably small. The patties, not the buns. The patties were completely overcooked and dry. I wonder if I just got a bad batch.Because mine looked nothing like any of the pictures that other people have posted. Also, it didn't come with lettuce, tomato or anything.

Sergio Ibanez

When you drive by this lace you see a lot of customers so you think food might be good, but boy wasI wrong! The burgers are tiny and they taste disgusting. Ordered onion rings, they were cold and refried., the milk shake was pure sugar, no taste. All those people have no idea what's good burger tastes like. If I could post review and give give it ZERO STARS I would! Would never come back here again!!!

Ash

Driest meet I’ve ever had in my life. So bad I had to stop eating and take a picture of the burger. So dry, not juicy at all. I can tell that they made the patty, just left it there for hours and then served it to me. Absolutely not fresh at all. Gave me a horrid stomach ache after. So sad, it takes one bad batch to ruin it for so many people. I’ll make sure the word spreads and people don’t come have a bone dry burger. Just look at the picture I posted and see how dry and discolored the meat looks. Fries were also soggy for some odd reason. Quality control does not exist here.