DJB Smokehouse

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   Ryan

   Kent

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   So was expecting a lot as I had heard reasonably good things, the starter came out ribs and chicken wings. Ribs tasted ok but was expecting it to fall off bone easier, but to be fair chicken wings were good. The main came out and to be honest I thought for £70 there may have been more, turkey was on the dry side, brisket was just as dry and thinly sliced. The star of the show was the pork belly and crackling pieces (was best bit of all) chips were as expected and sausage was middle of the road. Overall I give it 6.5/10. I am looking to go to Smoke and Co in Ramsgate next and I’m sure that’ll deliver what I had hoped DJB sadly couldn’t. I am not one for leaving a bad review but unfortunately (for me) just wasn’t all that.
   

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   Tom

   Kent

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I think DJB is still trying to find it's Identity. Is it a smoke house or a club? The room itself is all grey no decor and cheap tacky booths allong with the boom boom boom of base from upstairs kills what's left of any atmosphere. But then they send out quick, well presented tasty food at what I thought was good value. Had the valentine's meal menu stated Full rack and 6 wings to start. We got 3 ribs and 3 wings. But tasty non the less. Main the brisket was delicious and by far the stand out. Turkey was dry and the pork belly, chips, sausage, slaw finished the plate nice. Desert a combo of two was a night sweet to finish. I will return again look forward to seeing what DJB can do.
   

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   David

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Initially disappointed at it was Chicken Wings only, but part of that fault could lie with me, though staff did say they need to get the info out better on apps like this. Staff were very helpful, food was lovely and we will be going back to try the full menu out!
   

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   Peter

   Kent

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Couldn’t sit under the table with your legs as there was a metal bar- chairs small and uncomfortable chicken dry- ribs dry - pork belly chewy - best part was the slaw
   

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   emma

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All staff were very friendly and happy to help. Food was lovely. We shared the share platter. Lots of variety. all of us around the table enjoyed our meal and our visit. Would recommend and visit again
   

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   David

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Friendly staff, very welcoming, fantastic food and service
   

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   Nicolle

   Kent

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Would visit again as food was very tasty and plentiful
   

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   Bill

   Kent

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 24 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Seriously good food. A very decent addition to the Ashford dining scene.
   

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   michelle

   Kent

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time visiting The meat was delicious / cudnt fault it The service was attentive and over above and beyond unfortunately the vegetables and the potatoes were stone cold
   

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    David

    Kent

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We were very enthusiastically greeted apon arrival and seated in one of the booths. Both servers were attentive and friendly. Drinks and food were delivered very quickly. The menu is quite small, but we liked that as overly complicated menus can make it difficult to choose. My wife had the ribs and I had half a smoked chicken. What can I say? Everything cooked perfectly and was hot. My chicken was on steroids! I've never seen a chicken so big. The portion sizes a on the large side, but we were given containers. We had the leftovers for dinner next day! We had a large glass of wine, a beer and 2 main courses and it came to less than £50. Amazing value for money. Highly recommend a trip here
    

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