Smitty's Southern Style BBQ
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About Us
Smitty's Southern Style BBQ, owned and operated by Bonnie Smith and Jeffery Robinson, has been serving up authentic, mouthwatering barbecue since 2010. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, Smitty's has become a local favorite for its perfectly smoked meats and signature flavors that keep customers coming back for more.
From tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs to perfectly smoked brisket, every dish at Smitty’s is made with quality ingredients and time-honored cooking techniques. Whether you’re dining in or taking it to go, you’ll taste the difference that care and craftsmanship make.
One of Smitty's standout features is its one-of-a-kind barbecue sauce, available in both spicy and regular varieties. You can find it at local retailers like Save-A-Lot, Ace Hardware, and Uncle Charlie's in Richmond—or order it online to bring the signature Smitty's flavor to your kitchen, no matter where you are.
At Smitty’s Southern Style BBQ, Bonnie and Jeffery take pride in delivering not just great food but a genuine, welcoming experience. Join the loyal community of barbecue lovers who know there’s no place like Smitty’s for authentic Southern-style barbecue.
Outstanding barbeque and very friendly service. We had 1 lb of brisket with mac & cheese and coleslaw for our sides. The brisket was tender and had a wonderful smokey flavor. The coleslaw wasn't too sweet (which I prefer) and the mac & cheese was perfectly creamy. The experience exceeded our expectations and we're looking forward to going back!
-Crystal Matthews
My mission was to find some really good BBQ. My husband has a firm belief ( and I agree) small business BBQ is the best. We’re traveling so I looked for a business not too far off of I-75. I think it was 7 min or so from I-75. When our gps was spouting directions I almost thought we were going th wrong way because it looked like we were headed into a residential area but as soon as we turned we saw the smokers and smelled delicious BBQ. The building is older but very clean. The tables were decorated for the season. While it’s fall it’s still warm outside but a refreshing cool inside. Pricing is on par for BBQ. If you are able to pay cash you can get a free drink with your meal if it’s over $10 ( at time of review) we did not have quite enough cash so opted to use our card. While waiting for the food we conversed with the wonderful matriarch. She had her granddaughter laughing. They also have a map that you can pin your location of where you’re from. The Food: Yum! Fall off the bones ribs was delicious. No leftovers. The Mac n cheese was the best I believe I’ve ever had. Hint I put a little of their Smitty’s BBQ in it which made it even better. We had the Cajun Ranch Fries hold the Cajun and opted for regular fry seasoning instead. Those were really good too but I am full and like to try other menu items next time so I might hold off on the fries to make room for one of their other sides. This is the BBQ we were looking for. The only easy improvement I may recommend would be music. But I was there for the food which was 10/10!
-Patty Graham
I absolutely love Smitty's. I am a huge fan of supporting local, especially when you can see the love and passion put into the business and service by the family operating it. It's not about getting rich or selling, it's about providing quality food for the community because they love doing so. Smitty's is the epitome of this. They are always very friendly and welcoming. You truly feel like family when you are a customer here. I eat here probably once a week during the work week, sometimes more. I always have good conversation with Jeff and other members of the staff. They have a lot of things in the works that will be coming soon, and I am excited about that. Everything that I have eaten from here is delicious. Everything is cooked to order and always fresh. It is worth the wait. If you are short on time, call your order in and they will have it ready in about 15-20 minutes. The food and customer service are exceptional and always consistent. I really appreciate that Smitty's is a part of our community here in Richmond. Looking forward to their growth and continuing provide us with the incredible food and service that they do. 10/10 recommend.
-Brandon Crowe
