Stateline Road Smokehouse - Napa (CA)

4 /5 Louie BenRey: Stateline Road Smokehouse is a great addition to Napa! The staff is genuinely friendly, approachable, and always serving with a smile—they really make you feel welcome. The brisket and burnt ends were decent, but I found them a bit bland and could have used more seasoning to really bring out that bold BBQ flavor. One small thing: when the team was describing the menu, it felt a little rushed. I wish they had slowed down just a bit so I could really picture and crave the dishes they were recommending—it would’ve made the experience even better. Still, the atmosphere is clean and modern, the portions are generous, and it’s clear they care. I’ll definitely be back to try more of the menu!

5 /5 Ryan Bergman: This was my third visit in three days, and that alone should say a lot. Killer brisket & ribs, to Mac and cheese and garlic potato salad..The BBQ at Stateline Smokehouse is incredible, but what really made this place special was the people. The team was incredibly kind and welcoming, taking their time while servicing and slicing the food and making the whole experience feel relaxed and personal. On my third and final visit, Darryl, the owner, pulled me aside and showed me around. He explained the wood they use and their cooking and cooling process, and you could genuinely feel how much he loves BBQ. It meant a lot that an owner would take time out of a busy day to connect with a regular customer like that. You don’t get food this good without passion behind it, and Stateline Smokehouse BBQ clearly has both. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks Darryl & your team!

5 /5 Marica Smith: Came through on a Sunday and discovered the secret Sunday fried chicken sandwich special, and wow, this thing is no joke. Hella spicy, super crispy, still juicy, and just flat-out delicious. The bun was soft, the pickles were nice and tangy without being too sweet (big win for me), and it came with a chive aioli on top—was told it would be ranch, but the aioli was actually a nice upgrade. The chicken was coated in a spicy “Nashville” style sauce that brought a lot of heat and good flavor.Grabbed a small curly fries on the side, and they came with more of that aioli for dipping, which worked perfectly. Also tried the brisket sandwich, which came with a little side of marinated sweet pickles, onions, and red bell peppers—good combo with the meat. They were a little heavy-handed with the BBQ sauce inside the sandwich, so next time I’ll ask for the sauce on the side. I sampled a small side of the spicy BBQ sauce too; it was just okay for me—on the sweeter side and not as spicy as the name implies.Overall, I’d definitely go back to try more of their BBQ plates and some of the salad options. Washed everything down with an on-tap mai tai, which hit the spot. Between the gospel music playing and Sunday football on three big TVs, it was a pretty fun Sunday vibe—good food, good drinks, and a lively atmosphere.

4 /5 Jason Pribush: Omg the service here was so amazing. Staff are friendly and approachable. Our food was decent. The cornbread flapjack was an interesting twist on cornbread which I enjoyed. The Yukon gold potato salad was a bit under seasoned for me but I really enjoyed the pork and chicken flavors but unfortunately the meat was pretty dry. The pickled vegetables were not for me which was disappointing as I typically love pickled stuff. The curly fries were decent and crunchy but the aioli that came with it was amazing and I want a jar of it. The condition of the restaurant was very nice and well kept. I would love to return and try some other items like there Mac and cheese.

5 /5 Adam: Came here during my first trip to Napa Valley for dinner right before closing time and there was still a line out the door, which was a testament to how good this barbecue is. The gentleman at the counter did an excellent job of guiding me through my selections. I ended up going with a mix ofribs burnt ends, and I got the mac & cheese as a side. The quantity was perfect and the quality was even better. I would highly recommend this place if you’re looking for excellent barbecue in Napa Valley.