Had a lovely date here, intimate and lovely dining. Met both Clare & John, who were both so attentive and friendly! They made it a real experience.Ribs were beautiful and so were the burgers!Thank you again!
Fabio Chiellini
Went with my wife today for a birthday treat. We were blown away with the overall experience!! Food,service and music create the perfect ambience, food portions amazing.well done john your team are a credit to you ?
fray Gee
I had an absolutely awesome lovely time catching up with colleagues. The food was splendid, the man who served us was very friendly and kind. The toilet facility was clean and cozy. Nice little place, wishing them success. I will definitely
Marilyn Watson
lts a shame ribs were not available and steak was not on the menu Apart from that lovely food the Korean chicken was good Service
Sendip Hothi
I was dining alone and I felt genuine warmth and kindness from the staff. I'd like to thank them and I hope to return when I venture outside in the next few months. The food the burger truly the best burger you ever going still slightly pink in the middle but they will cook to
Jason Harding
Our first visit to the amazing restaurant. The whole experience was perfect from the service inc the warm welcoming to the sensational food.Well 100% be returning soon to try more of the menu ?
Sallie
Ate here today for my birthday today, not from the area. Very quirky place to eat, the appearance is lovely, the staff were very helpful in helping us choose from the menu and the food was outstanding! Will definitely return if we come back to the area!
Richard Bishop
A lunchtime stroll in Rochester left myself and my friend hungry. After walking up and down the high street a few times we settled on SMOQE. at a glance the menu seemed to be quite good if a little expensive.We went inside and were immediately greeted by a friendly member of staff (who later turned out to be one of the owners).The decor of the place is very nicely done, modern feel but still homely.As it is predominantly a burger shop... we decided to have burgers and loades fries to share. The lady who served us was very polite and friendly. She was more than willing to talk about the restaurant and the menu. Some of the items are collaborative with other local establishments which is a nice touch.The food itself came out very fast (it was a quiet period) you can also see it being prepared in the open kitchen which is something I personally really like. I had the 'SMOQE with a QC'and loaded cheesy fries (the other photo is the Onion bhaji burger). The presentation of the food was of a very high standard. My only complaint was the fires were not exactly loaded, rather sprinkled with cheese... I asked for more cheese in which they obliged... But they did charge me for it.The burger was fantastic but the star of the show for me was the dessert. Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake. It was devine.Overall I would rate this restaurant highly based upon the service and quality of food. It's quite expensive as you can see by the receipt, but I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an up market lunch in a relaxing, friendly environment. ✌?
Sam G
Ate here the other night, burger had good flavours but my patty was a bit under done for me, also having to pay extra for fries was a liberty as well, £17 for just a burger is a bit dear considering the dead pigeon you get fries with your meal. Atmosphere was good staff very friendly as well. Would come back to try the ribs.
We visited one evening and popped in with the hope of getting a table without booking. The owners were friendly, welcoming, and couldn't do enough to help. They were genuine people, and this definitely added to our experience.I was on a strict diet, and they helped cater to my needs without issue. Another plus!When the food arrived, I can honestly say it was one of the nicest burgers I have ever tasted. Everything was cooked with time and care, it certainly showed in every meal.We will definitely be back for more when next in Rochester. This is a real gem of a restaurant that needs the support of all!Highly recommended ?
Emma West
Great food and a lovely cocktail, very friendly staff, would return!
clair henderson
Spotted this amazing looking place on a day trip to rochester. Popped in, they managed not only to fit us in, but also give us the last shared st louis rib platter, which was the softest most beautiful pork ever! A chat with the chef and some top cocktails made it a highy recommended experience. Thanks smoqe!
Wilts72
The staff are exceptional. The food is amazing. The cheesecake was the best I’ve ever had. The milkshake was to die for. People watching from the window on a wet Saturday. Perfect
Daniel eede
One of the only restaurants both my wife and I haven’t eating in on the Rochester high street. I have to say, BRILLIANT!!Was made to feel very welcome from the moment we entered.Excellent burger and fries. And the Moretti beers went down very well..Quick service unlike a few of the burger venues in the high street. Not naming no names. We will definitely be back.
Had a lovely date here, intimate and lovely dining. Met both Clare & John, who were both so attentive and friendly! They made it a real experience.Ribs were beautiful and so were the burgers!Thank you again!
Went with my wife today for a birthday treat. We were blown away with the overall experience!! Food,service and music create the perfect ambience, food portions amazing.well done john your team are a credit to you ?
I had an absolutely awesome lovely time catching up with colleagues. The food was splendid, the man who served us was very friendly and kind. The toilet facility was clean and cozy. Nice little place, wishing them success. I will definitely
lts a shame ribs were not available and steak was not on the menu Apart from that lovely food the Korean chicken was good Service
I was dining alone and I felt genuine warmth and kindness from the staff. I'd like to thank them and I hope to return when I venture outside in the next few months. The food the burger truly the best burger you ever going still slightly pink in the middle but they will cook to
Our first visit to the amazing restaurant. The whole experience was perfect from the service inc the warm welcoming to the sensational food.Well 100% be returning soon to try more of the menu ?
Ate here today for my birthday today, not from the area. Very quirky place to eat, the appearance is lovely, the staff were very helpful in helping us choose from the menu and the food was outstanding! Will definitely return if we come back to the area!
A lunchtime stroll in Rochester left myself and my friend hungry. After walking up and down the high street a few times we settled on SMOQE. at a glance the menu seemed to be quite good if a little expensive.We went inside and were immediately greeted by a friendly member of staff (who later turned out to be one of the owners).The decor of the place is very nicely done, modern feel but still homely.As it is predominantly a burger shop... we decided to have burgers and loades fries to share. The lady who served us was very polite and friendly. She was more than willing to talk about the restaurant and the menu. Some of the items are collaborative with other local establishments which is a nice touch.The food itself came out very fast (it was a quiet period) you can also see it being prepared in the open kitchen which is something I personally really like. I had the 'SMOQE with a QC'and loaded cheesy fries (the other photo is the Onion bhaji burger). The presentation of the food was of a very high standard. My only complaint was the fires were not exactly loaded, rather sprinkled with cheese... I asked for more cheese in which they obliged... But they did charge me for it.The burger was fantastic but the star of the show for me was the dessert. Raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake. It was devine.Overall I would rate this restaurant highly based upon the service and quality of food. It's quite expensive as you can see by the receipt, but I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an up market lunch in a relaxing, friendly environment. ✌?
Ate here the other night, burger had good flavours but my patty was a bit under done for me, also having to pay extra for fries was a liberty as well, £17 for just a burger is a bit dear considering the dead pigeon you get fries with your meal. Atmosphere was good staff very friendly as well. Would come back to try the ribs.
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We visited one evening and popped in with the hope of getting a table without booking. The owners were friendly, welcoming, and couldn't do enough to help. They were genuine people, and this definitely added to our experience.I was on a strict diet, and they helped cater to my needs without issue. Another plus!When the food arrived, I can honestly say it was one of the nicest burgers I have ever tasted. Everything was cooked with time and care, it certainly showed in every meal.We will definitely be back for more when next in Rochester. This is a real gem of a restaurant that needs the support of all!Highly recommended ?
Great food and a lovely cocktail, very friendly staff, would return!
Spotted this amazing looking place on a day trip to rochester. Popped in, they managed not only to fit us in, but also give us the last shared st louis rib platter, which was the softest most beautiful pork ever! A chat with the chef and some top cocktails made it a highy recommended experience. Thanks smoqe!
The staff are exceptional. The food is amazing. The cheesecake was the best I’ve ever had. The milkshake was to die for. People watching from the window on a wet Saturday. Perfect
One of the only restaurants both my wife and I haven’t eating in on the Rochester high street. I have to say, BRILLIANT!!Was made to feel very welcome from the moment we entered.Excellent burger and fries. And the Moretti beers went down very well..Quick service unlike a few of the burger venues in the high street. Not naming no names. We will definitely be back.