I had a great experience at City Smoke with a few (very minor) glitches. My friends and I had uptown plans that got rained out so we decided to grab dinner instead. On a Friday night we didn't have to wait to get a table which was appreciated but a little odd considering how busy most restaurants can get on the weekends. Regardless, our waitress (should have asked her name) was super friendly and conversational.
To start, I had a margarita (didn't really warrant the $8.50 price tag - it was good but it had a "watered down" taste). I ordered a "pulled chicken" sandwich with fries and added a side of mac n' cheese based on a recommendation from the waitress. The fries were good but nothing out of the ordinary. The sandwich was fantastic. The chicken was perfectly cooked and had a nice smokey taste. The sauce that was served with it was a great compliment to the sandwich and the fries, too! It was easy to eat and the sandwich stayed intact for the most part.
The mac n' cheese side was a small portion but tasted amazing. It was creamy and had a rich flavor of a few different cheeses. I really enjoyed it.
Overall, the ambiance was warm, the service was fast and friendly and the price tag wasn't unbearable. I had a bill of $20 before the tip which seemed reasonable for the amount of food and the alcohol that I had ordered.
I'll definitely give it a thumbs up and solid 4 star review. I will be back to try the actual BBQ next time. Didn't give it a full 5 because it wasn't really out of the ordinary and there wasn't an "experience", it was just a great meal.