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"Barbecue the Way it Oughta Be!"
19 West Main St.
Bay Shore, NY
PH: 631-206-3000
www.smokinals.com
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Al offers a variety of great oversized Bar-B-Que Sandwiches, Smoked BBQ Ribs, Chicken, all Homemade Side Dishes, three varieties of Smokin' Al's Famous BBQ Sauces, and a whole lot more!
Enjoy the warm, friendly Sit Down Service and Full Bar with a variety
of novelty cocktails, martinis, wine and beer while Al plays great Blues, Jazz and Swing of the 1930's and 40's. Al also offers his entire menu for "Take-Out" 7 days a week for both Lunch and Dinner.

ATMOSPHERE – Casual dining. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, with exposed brick and a half-open kitchen.

BAR AREA – Yes

PRICE RANGE
Appetizers $5.95 to $9.95
Entrees $7.95 to $19.95
Kids Menu - $4.99

CREDIT CARDS – All

HOURS
11:30AM to 10PM Mon - Thurs, 11:30AM to 11PM Fri - Sat, Noon - 10PM Sundays.

RESERVATIONS – No

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY – Yes

CATERING – Call for details

RATINGS
Zagat Guide – Best BBQ 05/06
City Guide Best BBQ on Long Island 2006

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SMOKIN' ALS RATED
AS THE # 1 BBQ ON LONG ISLAND!
ZAGAT GUIDE 05/06
AND
BEST BBQ CITY GUIDE 2006

ZAGAT REVIEW: "Al Horowitz knows 'cue" boast barbecue buffs, who beatify the owner-pitmaster for the "exceptional", "slow-cooked" "sinfully smoky meats" he "piles high" at his Bay Shore "roadhouse with a bit of class" ; with "adorable" hog-themed decor, "aromatic", "jazzy" atmosphere and prices that are "so reasonable" it's no wonder this place is so "popular"; unfortunately, "great grub combined with a no-reservations policy" equals sometimes-"intolerable" weekend waits.
LINK TO THE FULL REVIEW AT ZAGAT.COM

CITY GUIDE REVIEW: If you think you've ever had real barbecue on Long Island, think again. Though Southerners may scoff, Smokin' Al's is doing things the right way. All smoking takes place in house and involves 200 degree dry-smoke and hickory wood. The process starts around 3AM nightly, and continues around the clock. Brisket smokes for 13 hours, while the ribs smoke for six hours. All the meat comes in fresh, and even the fries are hand-cut and cooked fresh daily. The restaurant is tastefully decorated, with exposed brick, a half-open kitchen and a full bar. Diners can tuck in to a pulled-pork sandwich, which after hours of being rubbed, mopped and slow-smoked, is marinated with Smokin' Al's Sweet Talkin' sauce and served with fresh cut potato fries and coleslaw. The appetizers are worth mentioning too, and include burnt endz, hush puppies, Brunswick stew and smoked chicken wings. The list of sides is classic, with hearty stuff like collard greens and corn on the cob. Save yourself a trip south: Smokin' Al's is fast becoming famous for the authentic process and skillful blending of flavors that are barbecue's signature. -- Simon Van
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