Formerly a steak and seafood restaurant, owner Matthew Carpenter changed the Deer Harbor family business into a smokehouse in 2020, serving up brisket, pulled pork, and sausages in sandwich or plate form alongside classic comfort and soul food sides like mac and cheese, collard greens, and potato salad. In a nod to its roots, juicy cheeseburgers and fish tacos with beer-battered Pacific cod still grace the menu. For an extra dose of warm Southern-style hospitality, a big grassy lawn with picnic tables, cornhole games, fire pits, and views toward the Deer Harbor Marina makes for a buzzy community gathering place on sunny afternoons.
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