Top 2 in Elkins Barbecue restaurant
Smoke on the Water BBQ
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Smoke on the Water BBQ Restaurant
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RestaurantsCurrent ranking · Oct 2026
Oct 9, 2026
Elkins category rank#2 of 41
Award Score77.8 / 100
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| Date | Rank | Comparison field | Award Score / 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 85.4 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 85.3 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 76.4 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 79 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 79.7 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 74.9 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 73.9 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 78.8 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 79 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 78.2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | #1 | 39 | 79.6 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | #1 | 40 | 80.4 |
| May 1, 2026 | #1 | 40 | 78.3 |
| May 8, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.3 |
| May 15, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.7 |
| May 22, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 81 |
| May 29, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 76.4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.6 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.8 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.4 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 76 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 77.6 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 73.4 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.4 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.3 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 78.1 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 76.3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 74.2 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 74 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 73.9 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 69.8 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 69.9 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 71.7 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 72.1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | #2 | 41 | 77.8 |
Oct 9, 2026
West Virginia category rank#206 of 4,354
Award Score77.8 / 100
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| Date | Rank | Comparison field | Award Score / 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | #205 | 4,033 | 85.4 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | #206 | 4,033 | 85.3 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | #211 | 4,035 | 76.4 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | #211 | 4,038 | 79 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | #211 | 4,051 | 79.7 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | #211 | 4,055 | 74.9 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | #215 | 4,143 | 73.9 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | #215 | 4,187 | 78.8 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | #215 | 4,192 | 79 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | #214 | 4,195 | 78.2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | #217 | 4,219 | 79.6 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | #217 | 4,219 | 80.4 |
| May 1, 2026 | #217 | 4,211 | 78.3 |
| May 8, 2026 | #218 | 4,333 | 78.3 |
| May 15, 2026 | #219 | 4,333 | 78.7 |
| May 22, 2026 | #218 | 4,356 | 81 |
| May 29, 2026 | #218 | 4,359 | 76.4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | #218 | 4,363 | 78.6 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | #217 | 4,359 | 78.8 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | #217 | 4,349 | 78.4 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | #216 | 4,349 | 76 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | #216 | 4,341 | 77.6 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | #216 | 4,339 | 73.4 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | #206 | 4,339 | 78.4 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | #206 | 4,339 | 78.3 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | #202 | 4,338 | 78 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | #199 | 4,352 | 78.1 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | #203 | 4,349 | 76.3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | #205 | 4,354 | 74.2 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | #206 | 4,354 | 74 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | #206 | 4,354 | 73.9 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 69.8 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 69.9 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 71.7 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 72.1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | #206 | 4,354 | 77.8 |
Oct 9, 2026
United States category rank#84,616 of 857,329
Award Score77.8 / 100
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| Date | Rank | Comparison field | Award Score / 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | #81,720 | 763,641 | 85.4 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | #81,868 | 763,866 | 85.3 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | #84,285 | 766,695 | 76.4 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | #84,319 | 768,293 | 79 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | #84,714 | 772,135 | 79.7 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | #84,879 | 773,693 | 74.9 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | #85,695 | 783,065 | 73.9 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | #86,087 | 790,845 | 78.8 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | #86,278 | 792,495 | 79 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | #86,319 | 794,473 | 78.2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | #86,785 | 798,726 | 79.6 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | #87,054 | 797,374 | 80.4 |
| May 1, 2026 | #86,985 | 798,753 | 78.3 |
| May 8, 2026 | #87,496 | 815,591 | 78.3 |
| May 15, 2026 | #87,479 | 816,177 | 78.7 |
| May 22, 2026 | #87,408 | 819,403 | 81 |
| May 29, 2026 | #87,777 | 821,920 | 76.4 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | #87,991 | 822,101 | 78.6 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | #87,568 | 821,738 | 78.8 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | #87,460 | 821,275 | 78.4 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | #87,254 | 821,381 | 76 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | #87,292 | 821,296 | 77.6 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | #87,205 | 821,034 | 73.4 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | #85,840 | 821,177 | 78.4 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | #85,271 | 821,676 | 78.3 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | #83,314 | 821,744 | 78 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | #83,559 | 856,164 | 78.1 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | #83,013 | 850,888 | 76.3 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | #83,662 | 857,026 | 74.2 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | #84,384 | 857,256 | 74 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | #84,616 | 857,329 | 73.9 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 69.8 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 69.9 |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 71.7 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 72.1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | #84,616 | 857,329 | 77.8 |
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What guests love
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For Smoke on the Water BBQ, the story in guest feedback is about friendly staff, fast service, fresh food and cozy atmosphere.
917customer voices analysedAll-time guest-feedback themes
A friendly welcome
The people behind the experience stand out in guest feedback.
Service with a good rhythm
Prompt service is one of the positive themes guests mention.
Freshness on the plate
Fresh food features among the strengths in the guest record.
An inviting atmosphere
A cozy setting is a recurring positive theme in guest feedback.
Leading positive themes from the all-time public guest-feedback record.
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Elkins, West Virginia 
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Where is Smoke on the Water BBQ located?
You will find Smoke on the Water BBQ at Rt 33 East, 1455 Allegheny Hwy, Elkins, West Virginia 26241, where it welcomes guests as a barbecue restaurant. Get directions on Google Maps.
What is the website of Smoke on the Water BBQ?
The official website of Smoke on the Water BBQ is smokewaterbbq.com. Check it for the latest details straight from the restaurant before your visit in Elkins.
What kind of restaurant is Smoke on the Water BBQ?
Smoke on the Water BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Elkins, West Virginia.
How do guests rate Smoke on the Water BBQ?
Guests rate Smoke on the Water BBQ 4.4 on average, across 1,397 public customer voices. Its Restaurant Award Score of 77.8 adds customer-voice confidence and rating health to that rating.
How does Smoke on the Water BBQ rank in Elkins?
Smoke on the Water BBQ ranks #2 of 41 Restaurants in Elkins in the latest weekly Restaurant Award ranking. In West Virginia, it ranks #206 of 4,354. See the full Elkins restaurant ranking.