The Smokehouse Bulawayo
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What to Expect
The Smokehouse sits at Busters Sports Club in Ilanda and reads as Bulawayo's steakhouse for family outings and weekend nights out. Reviewers mention a playground for kids at lunchtime and live music in the evenings. Agata (April 2026) described an “Awesome party vibe on weekends” alongside a family-friendly lunchtime, and Sampa (November 2024) found live music that “added a vibrant energy to the evening without being overwhelming.”
The menu runs to steaks, pizza and smoked meats. Sam (July 2025) had the chicken liver starter and called it amazing, and Jinjing (February 2026) enjoyed the pork ribs, chicken and pizza on a takeaway order, though the T-bone arrived under-seasoned, seemingly missing salt or sauce.
Slow service is the recurring complaint even among five-star reviews. Gillian (June 2026) said “The waiters take too long to attend” despite an otherwise perfect visit, and Nokthula (June 2026) described a first visit where Nokthula's group repeatedly had to hunt down their assigned server to order, get drinks and eventually pay the bill.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 1,719 Google reviews
★☆☆☆☆
I visited Smoke House for the first time last night. The atmosphere was great, the music was good, and the overall vibe was exactly what we were looking for. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing.
★★★★★
I had a chance to check out The Smokehouse in Bulawayo one evening, and it was an experience to remember. Located at Busters Sports Club, the restaurant boasts a welcoming atmosphere that blends casual dining with a touch of sophistication.
★★★★★
Great place, definitely in the pricy side but worth it. I had a chicken liver starter and it was amazing. Friendly staff, they didn't have the cocktail I ordered so asked for the waiters recommendation and he bought me one of his favourites.
★★★★★
I take away something for lunch. But I think it is better to sit there next time. Pork ribs and chicken and pizza is nice. But T-bone maybe forgot to put salt or sauce.
★★★★★
The waiters take too long to attend.But overall everything was perfect
