Joe’s Smokehouse Cafe

Joe’s Smokehouse Cafe is a barbecue spot on the Salmon River in Pulaski, known for ribs and more. It’s described as a great mid-river stop for lunch, which makes it a favorite for anglers and visitors spending a day along the water. The smell of wood smoke is part of the atmosphere.

Old-fashioned wood-fired smokers turn out ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket and smoked chicken, plus burgers, hot dogs, chili and soup. Sides include coleslaw, baked beans, salt potatoes and dill pickles, a nod to Central New York cookouts.

What to Know

• Old-fashioned wood-fired smokers do the cooking.
• Barbecue ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket and smoked chicken headline the menu.
• Salt potatoes, a Central New York favorite, show up alongside coleslaw and baked beans.
• It’s a mid-river lunch stop for Salmon River anglers and visitors.
• Pulaski is the village at the center of Salmon River fishing.