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Smoke on the Water- at Portage Lakes, Akron, OH

Smoke on the Water- at Portage Lakes

4.2 (16)
$30 and under
Barbecue
562 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319-2258

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for craft beers
Lakefront Dining! Smoke on the Water sits on the bank of the West Reservoir on Portage Lakes. Smoke on the Water offers authentic smoked meats which are prepared fresh daily and seasoned with our signature rubs. All of our meats are slow smoked over cherry wood for hours to heighten the flavor and texture of the meat. We offer an array of signature BBQ sauces to pair with each one of our meats.

All of our cocktails are handcrafted using only the finest fresh ingredients, We offer an expansive array of specialty bourbons and whiskeys. Check out our seasonal and craft beer menu!

Speak to our banquet manager about your upcoming private party or corporate event. Off-site catering available upon request!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (234) 571-0031
  • Website
    http://www.smokeonthewaterplx.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Smoke on the Water- at Portage Lakes's menu was last updated on 10/10/2023.

Sandwiches

Served with an order of fresh-cut fries

  • Brisket Sandwich$16.99

    Piled high on Texas toast and topped with sauteed peppers and onions, provolone cheese and our house-made horseradish sauce.

    • Pulled Chicken Sandwich$14.99

      Piled high and tossed in our signature Granny's BBQ sauce

      • Pulled Pork Sandwich$11.99

        Tossed in our signature Granny's BBQ sauce and topped with our house-made creamy coleslaw and fried onion straws.

        • Turkey Sandwich$15.99

          Topped with lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and applewood smoked bacon. Served with a side of mayonaise.

          • Smoked Sausage Sandwich $10.99

            Topped with sauteed peppers and onions and stadium mustard.

            • Riblet Sandwich$14.99

              Basted in our signature Granny's BBQ sauce and served on a brioche bun

              Dinner

              Served with your choice of two homemade sides and cornbread

              • Brisket Dinner$17.99

                Smoked Texas style over cherry wood for 14 hours and carved to order.

                • Chicken Dinner$18.99

                  Seasoned in our signature dry rub and smoked over cherry wood.

                  • Pulled Pork Dinner$17.99

                    Slow cooked over cherry wood and hand-pulled.

                    • Turkey Dinner$19.99

                      Smoked to perfection

                      • Sausage Dinner$16.99

                        Two smoked sausage links

                        • Rib Dinner$18.99

                          Half slab of our cherry smoked pork ribs smothered in our signature Granny's BBQ sauce

                          Pick Two Sampler

                          • Pick Two Sampler$23.99

                            Choose from pulled pork, smoked turkey, quarter chicken or smoked sausage. Served with two homemade sides and cornbread. Substitute Smoked Brisket for an additional $5.99.

                            Smoked Salads

                            Served with a side of cornbread and your choice of dressing.

                            • Pulled Chicken Salad$16.99

                              Our house blend topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers

                              • Smoked Turkey Salad$17.99

                                Our house blend topped with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and applewood smoked bacon

                                Smoked BBQ Bowls

                                Choice of 1 starch, 1 meat and 1 topping. Add .99 cents per additional topping. Served with cornbread.

                                  Carryout Packages

                                  • Family Pack $45.99

                                    Serves up to 4 adults. Choice of 2 meats. Choose from pulled pork, pulled chicken, smoked sausage or smoked turkey. Served with two pints of homemade sides, brioche buns and cornbread.

                                    • Party Pack$65.99

                                      Serves up to 6 adults. Choice of 2 meats. Choose from pulled pork, pulled chicken, smoked sausage or smoked turkey. Served with three pints of homemade sides, brioche buns and cornbread.

                                      Piglet Meals

                                      All piglet meals are served with a side of our fresh-cut fries

                                      • Sliders$7.99

                                        Choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken

                                        • Mac n' Cheese $6.99

                                          White cheddar mac n' cheese

                                          • Jr. Ribs$9.99

                                            Cherry-smoked baby back ribs

                                            • Chicken Tenders$7.99

                                              Breaded and fried chicken tenders.

                                              Snacks

                                              • BBQ Shrimp$14.99

                                                1/2 lb of Gulf shrimp basted in our signature Granny's BBQ sauce

                                                • Smoked Queso Dip$9.99

                                                  Our smoky chili queso cheese served with tortilla chips

                                                  • Loaded Fresh-Cut Fries$7.99

                                                    Seasoned, fresh-cut fries topped with our smoky chili queso cheese. Add pulled chicken or pulled pork for $3.99

                                                    • Smoked Buffalo Chicken DIp$10.99

                                                      Our homemade buffalo chicken dip served with tortilla chips

                                                      • Smoked Gouda Bites$8.99

                                                        Battered, smoked gouda bites fried to a golden brown and served with ranch dipping sauce

                                                        • Smoked Wings$13.99

                                                          10 bone-in wings tossed in our signature Granny's BBQ sauce

                                                          What 16 people are saying

                                                          Smoke on the Water- at Portage Lakes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                          4.2
                                                          4.2 based on all time ratings
                                                          • 4.4Food
                                                          • 4.4Service
                                                          • 4.5Ambience
                                                          • 4.2Value

                                                          Noise • Moderate

                                                          16 Reviews

                                                          1. OpenTable Diner

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

                                                            4.0

                                                            Dined on December 3, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Everything was very good and we all agreed to come back. Fun, cool atmosphere, amazing bourbon selection, tasty food, super service. A definite go-back!

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                                                          2. nivek87 VIP

                                                            New York City1 review

                                                            2.0

                                                            Dined on November 24, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                            2. Food 2
                                                            3. Service 2
                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                            I had a table of 7, and there were maybe four other tables occupied when we arrived. My cocktail was delivered to the wrong table and 15 minutes after my party was served, I had to find my waiter in the back talking to the chef to tell her my food hadn’t arrived. My sandwich was served on a sale bun, food was subpar.

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                                                          3. BrookeD

                                                            Denver / Colorado1 review

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined on October 22, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Great barbeque! First time we've been here and it was delicious! Service was really friendly and the views from our table were lovely.

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                                                          4. RonT

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

                                                            3.0

                                                            Dined on October 21, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                            2. Food 3
                                                            3. Service 3
                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                            Nice atmosphere very nice server, food was good not a fan of cornbread served cold or sauces cold on table. Meat was served Luke warm at best mac n cheese was very good. Entire party was served cold to Luke warm food. I will try again and hope for hot food. Overall it's no Oak and Ember for sure but it's close and it's decent BBQ for decent prices.

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                                                          5. Osprey

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined on October 20, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                            Good and drinks were great. We had the brisket dinners. Was quiet and music was great. Not overly busy. Great waitress.

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                                                          6. OpenTable Diner

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton9 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined on October 19, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            My family had a great dinner there. It wasn’t crowded and the food was great. I had the brisket while my son had the ribs. My wife wanted to sample my son’s ribs, however, by the time she was able to ask him….they were gone. The sweet potato waffles fries were a fav!

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                                                          7. SRKoz

                                                            Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined on October 14, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            We had a great experience here! In town for a wedding and found this place that looked neat on the water. My group was very impressed. Chuck gave fantastic service from the moment we showed up until we left. Staff gave great recommendations on the menu. The food was great, some of the best bbq some of us have had! The brisket, beans, and Mac were all fantastic. Great sauces too! We loved the atmosphere on the lake, and everything was reasonably priced! We left as happy folks!

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                                                          8. Matt

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

                                                            1.0

                                                            Dined on April 1, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 1
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 1
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Service was absolutely terrible. Staff was not attentive to our table took over 20 minutes just to order. Appetizer came with the main meal, despite asking the server to bring it early. Empty water glasses did not clean off our table properly while I appreciate the apologies, I was expecting more.

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                                                          9. OpenTable Diner

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

                                                            4.0

                                                            Dined on February 12, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                            2. Food 4
                                                            3. Service 4
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Unfortunately, the waitress got one of our orders wrong. Music was a bit too loud considering we were the only table. Good food. Nice atmosphere.

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                                                          10. JenniferB

                                                            Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

                                                            5.0

                                                            Dined on February 11, 2023

                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                            2. Food 5
                                                            3. Service 5
                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                            Everything was amazing including our server Alyssa thank you so much for taking such good care of us

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                                                          Smoke on the Water- at Portage Lakes is rated 4.2 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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                                                          2. United States
                                                          3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
                                                          4. Akron
                                                          5. Portage Lakes

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                                                          562 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319-2258

                                                          Additional information

                                                          • Neighborhood
                                                            Portage Lakes
                                                          • Hours of operation
                                                            Wed, Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
                                                          • Price
                                                            $30 and under
                                                          • Cuisines
                                                            Barbecue, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
                                                          • Dining style
                                                            Casual Dining
                                                          • Dress code
                                                            Casual Dress
                                                          • Parking details
                                                            None
                                                          • Payment options
                                                            AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                          • Additional
                                                            Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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