Looking for smoked BBQ in Sydney? Bones & Smoke brings American BBQ and low-and-slow cooking to Bondi Junction, with tender brisket, ribs, pulled pork and smoked meat made for sharing with no seed oils.
Inspired by Texas-style barbecue, our approach combines quality ingredients, real smoke and slow cooking to create big flavour without overcomplicating things. Whether you're searching for some of the best BBQ in Sydney, planning dinner with friends or simply craving juicy smoked brisket, pull up a seat and come hungry.
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RESTAURANT
Thursday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 PM - 9:00PM
CATERING
Available 24/7.
From the Smoker
Bones & Smoke
American BBQ in Sydney, Cooked Low and Slow
Great American BBQ takes time.
Instead of cooking meat quickly over direct heat, traditional low-and-slow barbecue uses a smoker, controlled heat and smoke to gradually build tenderness and flavour.
At Bones & Smoke, our American-style BBQ takes inspiration from classic smokehouse cooking while adding our own approach.
The result is a proper BBQ experience built around slow-cooked meat, smoky flavour and generous plates made to share.
What People Are Saying
Once a year I give a full 5 star rating to a restaurant and this one wins it for 2026. The quality of these meats oh my god. I am speechless. The pig face meat and the bad boy hotdog. How this place is not full every night is beyond me. Get down here asap!
Booked them for a corporate function and the catering team absolutely nailed it. Ribs, pulled pork, all the sides — guests are still talking about it weeks later.
Bones & Smoke is the best BBQ in Bondi. The brisket melts in your mouth, the ribs are perfectly smoky and tender. Chef Vinnie's attention to detail really shines. Highly recommend booking ahead as they often sell out. Absolutely worth the visit!
Lord If you’re looking for a “best BBQ I’ve ever had” moment, this is it. I’ve eaten smoked meats all over the place, and I don’t say this lightly — this smokehouse serves the best meats I’ve had in my life. Not Bondi. Not Sydney. Ever. The meats are ridiculous. Perfect smoke, unreal tenderness, deep flavour that tells you these guys actually respect the craft. Brisket that melts without falling apart, ribs that don’t need sauce (but you’ll still want it), and portions so generous you genuinely pause mid-meal and reassess your life choices — in the best way possible. The sides? Not an afterthought. They’re proper, comforting, dialled-in sides that belong next to elite BBQ — the kind you fight over at the table and keep “just one more spoon”-ing until the plate is mysteriously empty. Then there’s the hospitality. Friendly, relaxed, passionate without being pretentious. You can tell they care — about the food, about the experience, about you leaving full and happy. This place doesn’t just set the bar for Bondi — it raises the standard for Sydney smokehouses. The kind of spot you immediately start planning your return to while you’re still eating.
Has the best time here with my fiancé. Food was absolutely delish. Got the sampler menu and loved trying a little bit of everything. Brought a few bottles of wine to enjoy with the meal and had a super fun night. Would absolutely recommend for a chilled fun dinner out.
I had an incredible dining experience at this restaurant! The meat was extremely juicy and delicious. What really stood out was the chef’s personal touch. He brought our order himself and took the time to explain every little detail about the dish and the techniques used in its preparation. It was such a unique and thoughtful approach that really enhanced our experience. I recommend checking this place out. It's totally worth it!
One of the best spots on the Bondi Junction map. A great place to hang out with friends and enjoy some really good food. You can tell the place is run with passion – the details make all the difference. Tasty, delicious, and full of good vibes. I’ll definitely be coming back, thanks! Highly recommended 👍
Our smoked brisket is one of the stars of the menu.
Beef brisket spends hours cooking slowly until tender and juicy, developing the smoke, bark and rich flavour barbecue lovers look for.
Alongside the brisket, you'll find BBQ favourites including pork ribs, pulled pork and other smoked meat, served with sides such as slaw and sauces to balance the richness.
Add your favourite BBQ sauce, build your own feast or share a selection across the table.
Smoked barbecue is all about time, temperature and smoke.
Unlike grilling over high direct heat, slow BBQ cooks meat at a lower temperature for longer. This gives tougher cuts such as beef brisket and ribs time to become tender while absorbing a deep, smoky flavour.
It's one of the techniques that defines American barbecue and traditional smokehouse cooking.
For us, good BBQ doesn't need to be complicated:
Quality meat. Low heat. Real smoke. Plenty of time.
You don't need to head to Western Sydney or hunt down a food truck to enjoy proper smoked BBQ.
Bones & Smoke brings the smokehouse experience to Bondi Junction, making it easy to enjoy brisket, ribs and slow-cooked BBQ close to Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Come for dinner, share a BBQ feast with mates or settle in for a relaxed meal built around meat straight from the smoker.
BBQ Catering Sydney – Bring the Smoke to Your Event
Looking for BBQ catering in Sydney?
Bones & Smoke can bring the same smoked BBQ experience beyond the restaurant, with catering suited to birthdays, corporate events, office lunches, private gatherings and celebrations.
Build your event around smoked meat, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sides and generous BBQ platters designed for groups.
From smaller get-togethers to bigger celebrations, we'll help you cater an event with plenty of food and plenty of flavour.
Functions & Group Dining in Sydney
Prefer to bring everyone to Bones & Smoke?
Our Bondi Junction restaurant is also suited to birthdays, team dinners, group dining and private celebrations.
It's an easygoing way to enjoy American BBQ in Sydney with smoked meats, sharing plates and a relaxed atmosphere all in one place.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll help put together a BBQ experience for the group.
Smoked BBQ Sydney FAQs
Come Hungry. Leave Smoky.
For smoked BBQ Sydney diners can enjoy in the restaurant or at their next event, Bones & Smoke is all about the essentials:
Brisket. Ribs. Smoke. Time. Big flavour.
Come in for dinner, share a BBQ feast with friends or let us cater your next gathering.