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Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse

3.9
3.9
54 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
We deliver everything from a classic Grilled Cheese sandwich with four melty cheeses on sourdough, to a Pork Belly BLT! We also feature a huge BBQ program for those craving real KCBS style BBQ! Brisket, Pork, Ribs, Smoked Turkey and Chicken, even Wings!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Barbecue
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner Sunday- Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
  • Phone number
    (602) 996-4228
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rick Phillips
  • Catering
    From 1 to 1,000 ribs, there is no event too small, or too big. We can customize our wildly popular menu to tailor your needs. We can even show up at your event with a smoker and cook right on site! Please contact Biannca Dominguez for more information and pricing. 602.687-0993, or via email at—biannca.dominguez@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    We also feature a PDR (Private Dining Room), The Speakeasy Room, which seats 32 for a formal dinner or twice that for a mix and mingle. It features a hidden entrance, private bathroom and private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Biannca Dominguez: (602) 687-0993
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Cross street
    N. 34th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking is available for the entire shopping plaza.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience

NoiseModerate

54 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food really was not that great of a value. I had the smoked turkey and sure it had a smoked flavor, but it was dry and a tiny portion for $15. The slaw on the plate was a creamy version, but it was dripping with sauce and basically you could drink the slaw. Others in my party had the brisket, burger, and porkchop. I did not hear one "this is so good". One visit is enough for me.

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  2. NerdyFoodies330

    Phoenix

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Apple pie moonshine.... mmmm....

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  3. Philly

    Phoenix

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best BBQ place that I have found in Phoenix after years of searching!

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  4. Qball

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were referred to Bootleggers by a friend. Very friendly greating by hostess. We were accommodated nicely as we had a change in party number. From 2 to 6. The appetizers were very good. Our entree's were also quite delicious. Tacos, macaroni, dumplings, homemade potato chips, and special were all very good. Service was forgetful but good attitude. Just several mistakes made primarily due to forgetting..Manager seemed non exixtent. We had some questions regarding the menu and waiter did not know the answers. He did not seem to know where to go to get information. for example, it was Wednesday evening and in bold on bottom menu was Prime Rib Wednesdays. We asked about at he indicated that they never have served any prime rib before. He said it must be an item that people never noticed before. He did go to ask someone and came back with less information if possible. Although we will return as food was good and price was right.

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  5. Newby

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Bootleggers has the best burger I've ever eaten anywhere!! The quality meat, whiskey onions, smoked bacon and special sauce make this burger. Not to mention the soft and delicious pretzel bun! In addition, the apple pie moonshine is to die for. I will going back again to try other things on their menu!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Bacon board was awesome!

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  7. LarryK

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was very slow but food was good.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food for meat lovers. Rustic as my friend put it. The cocktails were quite unique and enjoyable. Service was timely and fabulous. Loved it!!

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  9. ErinM45

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2015

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Completely understaffed, one chef in the kitchen...I think our server was hiding from us out of embarrassment over the hour and a half wait for our food so therefore we had no drinks either. Keep our drinks full and bring a basket of chips to the table and all would have been good. Very bad day for Bootleggers and not a manager in sight.

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  10. JWLnGLL

    Greater Boston

    70 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unlike some reviewers, I'm not a connoisseur of barbecue, but I enjoy it when I can. I had read about *the* local Phoenix hotspot for barbecue, but it sounded too hectic and I just wanted some decent food with normal table service. So I did a little more research and found Bootleggers. It was a bit of a hike from the airport hotel where I was staying, but worth the 20-minute drive. Service was a bit slow but the server was good. I was disappointed that there were no combo barbecue selections (except for a sampler made for at least 2, and I was dining alone). I would have liked a half-brisket, half-hot link option, but I went with the server's recommendation and got the brisket with a side of mac and cheese. The brisket was delicious, nice and juicy, a bit fatty but I've had fattier. There was no sauce served with it, but it didn't need it. The standard fixin's included a roll and cole slaw, which were fine, nothing special. The mac and cheese was good but a little bland. I enjoyed draft Hop Knot IPA from the local Four Peaks Brewing Company, and there were some other good selections from the beer list. Prices were quite reasonable. Overall, a decent experience, and I would return next time I am in Phoenix.

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FAQs

Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 996-4228.

Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse is rated 3.9 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse

3375 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. 34th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily: 11:00am - 5:00pm Dinner Sunday- Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available for the entire shopping plaza.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rick Phillips
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (602) 996-4228
  • Catering
    From 1 to 1,000 ribs, there is no event too small, or too big. We can customize our wildly popular menu to tailor your needs. We can even show up at your event with a smoker and cook right on site! Please contact Biannca Dominguez for more information and pricing. 602.687-0993, or via email at—biannca.dominguez@gmail.com
  • Private party facilities
    We also feature a PDR (Private Dining Room), The Speakeasy Room, which seats 32 for a formal dinner or twice that for a mix and mingle. It features a hidden entrance, private bathroom and private bar.
  • Private party contact
    Biannca Dominguez: (602) 687-0993
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