What to Expect
Smoke & Vine is a braai-style grill in Bulawayo, and beef ribs are the dish reviewers name most. Robert (March 2025) “LOVED the BEEF RIBS,” and Wellington (November 2024) picked out “great food especially the beef ribs.” Kudzai (November 2025) said simply “the beef ribs are on point.”
The meat generally gets praised as tender: Cele (May 2026) said it was “so tender and juicy,” and Walter (March 2026) agreed it was “juicy and had flavour.” That was not the case for Leela_, who paid over $60 in February 2026 for “a platter of tough steak and ribs” and was charged full price even after the chef agreed the meat was tough.
Reviewers describe good vibes and generous portions: Abigail (July 2025) called the portions “very generous worth every dollar,” though wanted more dressing on the salad and found serving time “took us a bit long.” MaNgwenya (August 2025) praised “amazing ambiance” and a “phenomenal team.” Smoke & Vine opens Friday to Sunday only, closed Monday to Thursday.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 43 Google reviews
★★★★★
Went there today with my wife, the service was amazing, the food was delicious LOVED the BEEF RIBS. KEEP IT UP.
★☆☆☆☆
Paid 60+ USD for a platter of tough steak and ribs. After asking the chef to taste the beef and they confirmed it and apologised, we were made to pay full price for the meal and told “maybe next time you come back we’ll consider giving you a discount”.
★★★★★
Absolutely love it good vibes, good music and the portions oh my word very generous worth every dollar and the customer service was absolutely amazing.
★★★★★
The meat was so tender and juicy, loved every bite . Definitely going back
★★★★★
Quite and chilled place with great food especially the beef ribs
