Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Guts, glory and Breakfast

Our Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest is back. Join us for a morning of carving, good food, and good company – and a shot at a $250 gift card. Free to enter, limited spots, register below.

• When: Sunday, October 25th at 10am
• Grand Prize: $250 gift card (2nd & 3rd place prizes too!)
• Free for everyone: donuts, cider, and breakfast tacos for all participants
• Guest judges: California Highway Patrol, with a community safety booth on site

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Smoked Holiday Hams

Our Smoked Holiday Hams spend their time in the pit, then get finished with a mustard molasses glaze that brings in a little orange, clove, and ginger. They’re sweet, savory, and smoky in all the right ways. Half hams are $90 and roughly 10lbs. Reserve yours early, then pick it up anytime between December 14th and 24th—hot and ready to serve, or cold with reheating instructions and extra glaze to add at home.

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Something wicked is coming off the smoker

For three nights only, we’re firing up big, meaty beef back ribs – the kind that haunts you until you come back for more. Here’s the part that ought to scare you: we only smoke so many racks, and once they vanish, they’re gone till next time.

Lone Goblin, $27 | 3 Meaty Beef Back Ribs, 2 Sides, Bread

Thriller Filler, $70 | 1 Rack Meaty Beef Back Ribs, 2 Pints Sides, 1/2 Loaf Bread

Pit Beast, $125 | 2 Racks Meaty Beef Back Ribs, 3 Pints Sides, Loaf Bread

 

 

Smoked Turkey is Back October 19th

Fall’s here, and so is the bird. We’ve got the smokers fired up and the turkey coming off nice and juicy every day, until it’s sold out.

Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Hot, smoked turkey breast piled high with melted provolone, our garlic herb aioli, and onion. Delicious and hard to put down.

Smoked Turkey Meal
Get it as its own meal, or make it one of your combo meats. Either way, you’re doing it right.

By the Pound
Grab some on the way home and feed the whole crew. No carving, no cleanup, just good turkey on the table.

Great BBQ for Great Company

Holiday parties are about good people and good food, and nobody should spend the whole night stuck in the kitchen. Pick your favorite smoked meats and sides, and we’ll pack it all up ready to share. Just right for the office party, the neighborhood get-together, or the whole family crowding around the table.

Meat Quantities (Pick 3): 3lb pulled pork, 4 half chickens, 12 hotlinks, 2 racks of ribs, 2 lbs tri-tip, 2 lbs brisket.

Side Quantities (Pick 4): 2 pints of coleslaw, potato salad, mac & cheese or beans.  1/2 pan garden salad. 2 loaves garlic bread.

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The Turkey They Wait For All Year

Our honey-brined birds are smoked low and slow until they’re tender, juicy, and ready to earn a spot in the middle of your table. Pick one up hot and ready, bring it home, and take all the credit—we won’t tell.  Pre-orders begin October 5th, and these birds have a habit of selling out by November, so don’t wait too long.

Thanksgiving Day pickup only

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You Celebrate, We Serve

Holiday parties and end-of-year get-togethers have a way of getting busy fast. If you’d rather not spend the night refilling trays or answering “where’s the sauce?” our staffed buffet is the move. We bring the crew, set everything up, keep the line stocked, and make sure your guests are taken care of from start to finish.

You keep the stories going. We’ll keep the plates full.

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Real Smoked Rewards ★

Join the Real Smoked BBQ community and start with 50 bonus points on us. Earn 1 point per dollar, $5 back for every 100 points. Plus birthday surprises, first dibs on holiday preorders, and smokin’ deals for members only.

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It’s another great day to be together

When the beer is cold and the pits are hot, people tend to gather. That’s a truth as old as time, and one that’s near and dear to our hearts. Grab a friend, a beer, and a seat, and join us in celebrating the power of fire and time in the most authentic way possible.

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Good Vibes and soulful blues

We’re more than just your go to spot for the best BBQ in Santa Cruz county.  We’ve got live blues 7 nights a week and a seat at the table waiting for you.  So come grab a beer, or a whole BBQ spread, and join us for some soulful blues and good times.