Smoke on the Water (833) 998-8713 Call

Elkins, Randolph County, since 2011

Low and slow, by the creek

Ribs, pulled pork and dry-rubbed Angus brisket off the smoker, served in a log cabin with a stone fireplace or out on the deck over Isner Creek.

Call (833) 998-8713 Order online
  • Wed to Sat 11 am to 9 pm, Sun 11 am to 8 pm
  • Route 33, east of Elkins
A rack of dry-rubbed smoked ribs with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes
The log-cabin restaurant with its Smoke on the Water Bar-B-Que sign
The cabin-style restaurant and its deck among the trees

Dinner over Isner Creek

Jon Magee opened Smoke on the Water in 2011: a passionate angler with a love for smoked food. Laid-back river living, mouth-watering barbecue.

Inside, the timber-beamed dining room gathers around a stone fireplace. Outside, the big deck looks into the woods over Isner Creek.

Creekside deck
Outdoor dining in season. Dogs welcome on the patio.
Full bar
Local craft beer and specialty drinks.
Live music
On many weekends, in season.
The timber-beamed dining room and bar
The stone fireplace in the dining room

Barbecue for a crowd

Birthday parties, holiday parties, corporate events, rehearsal dinners and weddings: we cater at your venue, and host private parties at the restaurant. Email Jon, or call the restaurant, to talk through your date, headcount and menu.

  • Weddings and rehearsal dinners
  • Birthday and holiday parties
  • Corporate events
  • Private parties at the restaurant
Email Jon

jon@smokewaterbbq.com

A catering buffet of smoked meats in chafing dishes
Angus bacon cheeseburger
Smoked meatloaf grilled cheese on Texas toast with fries
A Bloody Mary garnished with celery and a shrimp
Homemade desserts plated with Smoke on the Water written in chocolate

What guests say

We both had the prime rib and it was hands down the best prime rib we have ever had, paired perfectly with twice baked potato and deliciously seasoned green beans.

5-star review on Restaurantji, October 2025

Me and my wife both ordered the bbq stuffed sweet potato the first night and decided to have it again the following night.

5-star review on Restaurantji, June 2025

Want a taste of the season? Stop in to Smoke on the Water to try their DELICIOUS gingerbread old fashioned!

5-star review on Restaurantji, December 2025

Hours and directions

Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 9 pm
Friday 11 am - 9 pm
Saturday 11 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 8 pm

Seasonal changes possible.

1455 Allegheny Hwy
Elkins, WV 26241
On Route 33, east of Elkins.
(833) 998-8713 Directions

Takeout, reservations and catering. Reserve a table online.