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The Smoke Pit

267 Settlement Rd, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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267 Settlement Rd, Thomastown VIC 3074, Australia

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+61 3 9939 3918
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Smoke Pit

The Smoke Pit dishes out authentic Texas-style barbecue smoked low and slow for twelve hours until tender, juicy, and coated in a peppery crust. Tables fill fast with hearty sharing platters—like the classic Feast for Two or generous spreads for four piled with rich brisket, pulled pork, and jalapeño cheese sausages. Longtime fans skip the heavy sauce altogether, letting the deep oak smoke and rendered fat carry each bite alongside creamy mac and cheese. Finish the spread diner-style with a thick wedge of key lime or warm apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream.

  • Twelve-Hour Smoked Bark: Beef and pork cuts smoke for at least 12 hours to develop a deeply seasoned peppery crust.
  • Communal Feast Trays: Generous multi-meat sharing trays come loaded with brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and sides.
  • House Dessert Pies: Classic American diner-style pies served by the slice, including key lime, cherry, and apple.
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Why Dine at The Smoke Pit

Discover what sets The Smoke Pit apart, from overnight smoked brisket to hearty communal sharing feasts.

  • 12-Hour Smoked Brisket with Dark Peppery Bark

    Meats undergo low-and-slow smoking for at least 12 hours, yielding a heavily seasoned peppery crust and tender beef.

    beautiful bark on the outside with a dark, peppery crust. It sliced cleanly but pulled apart with almost no effort.

    b s

  • Juicy, Fall-Apart Bone-In Cuts

    Smoked on the bone, cuts like the beef short rib stay exceptionally juicy, rich, and naturally flavorful without needing heavy sauces.

    Rich, packed with flavour through the bark and the meat came away from the bone pretty easily.

    Christopher Wu

  • Generous Group Sharing Feasts

    Generous combo platters like the Feed for 2 and Feast for 4 make sharing multiple cuts and traditional sides seamless for groups.

    I highly recommend ordering the Feed for 2. It’s so good and perfect for sharing.

    Silly Wander

  • Private Group Roadhouse Dining

    Private dining spaces and hearty smoked platters accommodate celebrations and gatherings with attentive service.

    We were seated in a private room, well decorated as if a Texan roadhouse. A big thankyou to the staff who catered to every need.

    Sam Montesano

  • Homestyle American Pies by the Slice

    Classic North American pies served by the slice provide a sweet, tart contrast after a rich meat meal.

    The pies with ice cream were absolutely delicious and the perfect way to finish the meal.

    Ashleigh Panayides

  • Nostalgic Texas Roadhouse Atmosphere

    Immersive Texas roadhouse decor and warm hospitality evoke a vintage country smokehouse atmosphere.

    it has an amazing old country feel about the place, kinda felt like my daughter and I went back in time ' lol ' like we were in the Gold field erra, or good old Texas

    Sam puccio

Authentic Texas low-and-slow smoked meats and communal sharing platters

  • Beef Brisket

    The brisket itself was the highlight—beautiful bark on the outside with a dark, peppery crust.

    b s

  • Pulled Pork

    the pork was juicy

    Kareena Johnson

  • Feed for 2

    I highly recommend ordering the Feed for 2. It’s so good and perfect for sharing.

    Silly Wander

  • Beef Short Rib

    My favourite was the Beef Short Rib ($38) – 8/10. Rich, packed with flavour through the bark and the meat came away from the bone pretty easily.

    Christopher Wu

Other favorites

Traditional sides, scratch-baked pies, and accompaniments to complete your feast

  • Mac & cheese

    the Mac & cheese was awesome

    Amanda

  • Dessert Pie by the Slice

    To finish you should order one of their pies by the slice and you can choose from apple, cherry, maple pecan, key lime, or peanut butter chocolate

    2 Good Forks

  • Onion Rings

    onion rings fried and seasoned to perfection

    Azalea and Angelo Lapuz

  • Texas beans

    the Texas beans were fantastic

    Amanda

Beyond the menu

Above-and-beyond hospitality touches that elevate the smokehouse experience

  • Pitmaster Walkthroughs & Cut Breakdowns

    Guests are guided through the cut selections and smoking craft, including back-of-house walkthroughs from owner Fano explaining how different brisket sections render and hold flavor.

  • Custom Hot Sauce Tasting Paddles

    Patrons can order five-sauce tasting paddles and chip challenges, allowing tables to test heat profiles and purchase bottled favorites right at the counter.

  • Private Texan Roadhouse Party Dining

    Groups can reserve dedicated roadhouse-themed rooms for buck's parties, family milestones, and celebratory gatherings with dedicated table service.

  • Family & Weekly Feast Nights

    The smokehouse runs weekly family-friendly specials where kids eat free on Sundays alongside Wednesday night all-you-can-eat feast trays.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, platter sizing, and ordering logistics.

  • Book ahead for busy sessions

    Reserve in advance or arrive early, as peak times get completely packed with queues stretching toward the door.

  • Come hungry for sharing feasts

    Large combo platters like the Feed for 2 and Feast for 4 are deceptively massive, so arrive with a healthy appetite.

  • Expect split food and bar payments

    The venue processes orders for food separately from drinks at the counter, so keep payment methods ready.

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