About Smoking Barrel
If you are looking for an American restaurant in Motueka, Smoking Barrel at 105 High Street is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Motueka, within walking distance of the centre.
The kitchen focuses on American food. Dishes typical of this style include bBQ ribs and brisket, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch and fast food & takeaway territory.
Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 8:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 95 hours each week.
As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a American restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Motueka easy to explore on foot.





