Smokin' Al's BBQ

Smokin' Al's BBQ Smokin' Al's BBQ is a highly recommended barbecue restaurant located on Railway Street, offering delicious "low and slow" short ribs, briskets and other American style BBQ dishes. Headed by owner and head chef Ali Sayed, who has an impressive background in the restaurant industry, this joint prides itself on providing real food for real people with real passion.

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LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER. ⏰Our Lebanese-style Rosto Sandwich is a must-try for every roast beef lover in Rockdale. 🤤🥪🔥Don’t ...
26/10/2026

LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER. ⏰

Our Lebanese-style Rosto Sandwich is a must-try for every roast beef lover in Rockdale. 🤤🥪🔥

Don’t be the one who missed it. Get down to Smokin’ Al’s BBQ before this October special is gone!

📍 91 Railway St., Rockdale

23/10/2026

Sweet, sticky, with a little kick that'll keep you coming back. 🤤

Our Sweet Sticky Hot Wings 🍗🔥 bring the goods with homemade BBQ sauce and fermented chilli sauce, bringing sweet, sticky flavour with a fiery little kick.

Messy fingers? Worth it. 💯

📍 Smokin’ Al’s BBQ, Rockdale

21/10/2026

Meet the CALI BURRITO. 🌯🔥🤤

Trust us, this one deserves a spot on your must-eat list.

🤤 Smoked brisket
🔥 Crispy chips
🧀 Melted cheese
🍅 Fresh pico de gallo
🥫 Creamy mayo
💨 BBQ sauce

Get yourselves down to Smokin’ Al’s BBQ in Rockdale today and get stuck in!

19/10/2026

That bark, that smoke ring, that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. 🤤🔥

Our smoked brisket is all about low-and-slow BBQ, rich smoky flavour, and the kind of bite that has you coming back for more.

BBQ cravings? You know where to find us.
📍 91 Railway St, Rockdale

16/10/2026

OCTOBER SPECIAL ALERT! 🚨

Our Lebanese-style Rosto/Roast Beef Sandwich 🥩🥪🔥 is taking over Rockdale!

Keen to try it? Head down to Smokin' Al's BBQ and grab yours before this month's special is gone.

14/10/2026

Who needs chips on the side when they’re this good IN the burrito? 🍟

Smoked brisket, crispy chips, melted cheese and our BBQ sauce, all wrapped up in the CALI BURRITO. 🤤🌯

Wait for that final close-up… tell us you’re not craving one now!

📍 91 Railway St., Rockdale

12/10/2026

That crunch isn't an accident. 🍗🔥

We’ve spent years tweaking our Tender Box to get the coating extra crispy and the chicken juicy. There’s a lot of prep and a fair bit of science behind it, but that first bite makes it worth it. 🤤

Made in-house at Smokin' Al's and halal, always. 💯

Haven’t had yours yet? Come try it and tell us what you reckon.
Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Hope to see you soon. 🙋🏻

📍91 Railway St., Rockdale

09/10/2026

A little behind-the-scenes action for your next big feed. 🥪🔥

Watch us put together our ROSTO SANDWICH. We reckon this deserves a spot on your list.

One for the meat lovers. Come grab yours in 📍Rockdale!

07/10/2026

Wait ‘till you see what’s hiding inside this BURRITO… 👀🌯🔥

Smoked brisket. Crispy chips. Melted cheese. Fresh pico de gallo. Creamy mayo. BBQ sauce. 😋

Al wasn’t messing around when he upgraded the burrito.

This is the CALI BURRITO and Rockdale needs to try it.

📍91 Railway St., Rockdale

05/10/2026

POV: You remembered Taco Tuesday is TOMORROW. 🌮🔥

And this is pretty much what your day could look like after you get your hands on a few tacos from Smokin’ Al’s. 🤤

Round up the crew, bring the appetite and come get your taco fix tomorrow!

Mon - Fri: 4pm-10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm-10pm

02/10/2026

🚨OCTOBER SPECIAL is HERE! 🚨

Meet the Lebanese-style, ROSTO/ROAST BEEF SANDWICH. 🥩🥪🔥

▪️Housemade roast beef
▪️Juicy tomatoes
▪️Fresh mint
▪️Pickles
▪️Special Middle Eastern house-sauce

But one ingredient gets mentioned twice. 😂

Think you caught it?

[ Available all October at Smokin’ Al’s, Rockdale ]

30/09/2026

Your Wednesday could look something like this. 👀

Chopped BRISKET, crispy fries and three sauces doing the heavy lifting: BBQ, GARLIC and HOT SAUCE. 🍟🥩🌶️

Don’t wait for the weekend. Come get stuck in today at Rockdale! 🫵

28/09/2026

Look at that JUICY-licious BRISKET. 🤤🥩🔥

Smoked low and slow until it’s ridiculously tender, packed with that smoky flavour and ready to melt in your mouth.

Forget the kitchen tonight. Al’s got you sorted.

Open 7 days a week, right across from Rockdale Station!

25/09/2026

You’ve had a burger. 🍔
You’ve had mi goreng. 🍜
But have you had them together?

This is one of those combos that sounds a little crazy until you take that first bite.

✨ Mi Goreng Burger Combo ✨

This one’s for the hungry ones. 😁

23/09/2026

How hot are you willing to go? 🥵

Sweet, Sticky Hot Wings or Buffalo Wings? 🍗🔥

Juicy, saucy wings with flavour in every bite. Grab your favourite and get stuck in!

21/09/2026

This Smokin’ Al’s Burger deserves your full attention! 🍔🔥

Char-grilled Angus beef, melted American cheese, beef rasher, caramelised onions, chipotle mayo and our BBQ sauce, all tucked into a soft milk bun. 🤤

Yeah… we’d be thinking about this one all day too.

📍 91 Railway St, Rockdale | Open Daily

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18/09/2026

Cheesy. Curly. A little dangerous. 🌶️🧀🍟

Curly fries drowning in cheese and hot sauce. Because getting the burger is only half the job.

Don’t forget the side. You’ll be fighting over these.

And that smile from Al at the end? Yeah… he knows. 😂

Address

91 Railway Street
Rockdale, NSW
2216

To get to the barbecue restaurant located on Railway Street in Sydney, you can take the train or bus and alight at the nearest station. From there, it's a short walking distance to the restaurant. Alternatively, if you choose to drive, there are several parking options nearby including street parking and paid parking lots.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+61280682591

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What people say

Barbecue restaurants are known for their mouth-watering meats that are cooked low and slow to perfection. Smokin' Al's BBQ, located on Railway Street in Sydney, is no exception. This American-style BBQ joint offers a variety of delicious meats such as short ribs and briskets that are sure to satisfy any meat lover's cravings.

What sets Smokin' Al's apart from other BBQ restaurants is the passion and skill of owner and head chef Ali Sayed. With years of experience in the restaurant industry, Ali has honed his craft and brings a unique touch to his dishes. From pioneering Middle Eastern cuisine in Sydney to manufacturing artisan-style halal small goods, Ali has proven time and time again that he is dedicated to providing real food for real people.

The atmosphere at Smokin' Al's is casual and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a laid-back meal with friends or family. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, always willing to offer recommendations or answer any questions.

Overall, if you're looking for delicious BBQ in Sydney, look no further than Smokin' Al's. With their mouth-watering meats cooked to perfection by a skilled chef and a welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder this restaurant has become a local favorite.