American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Footscray

Up In Smoke

85/100 (859 ratings)

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"Was there day for lunch and it was amazing the staff where friendly and very helpful . My girlfriend and i ordered the big plate and it was out of..."

Cameron Emery

"It was a beautiful meal staff were very friendly great atmosphere would highly..."

Melinda Fitzmaurice

"Lovely authentic American style BBQ food with friendly service and good selection of drinks. We made a booking and I would suggest this. Our only..."

Caroline Y Kennedy

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: drove past many times but never had an occasion to visit and I’m glad I did as it was..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"For decades now the suburb of Footscray has been synonymous with cuisine from the Asian regions that line Hopkins Street with a parade of color,..."

Dad-Ventures

"Tuesday nights are the best I..."

John Customer

"Ill start with the bad first.The seating. planks of wood get very uncomfortable after a little while.The ordering. You have to..."

Chan Ngo

"Ordered the ribs, brisket and cheesy loaded fries, the brisket was super tender 😍 the ribs though we're unfortunately not falling off the bone or..."

Sylv

"Glad this place is close to my neighborhood.Would come here whenever I feel like a good american BBQ taste. Been here few times, I'm a regular..."

Kyron Conrad Junus

"What a great westside find! We had the little platter, mozzarella sticks and fried chicken. Good amount of food for two people and everything was..."

Marina Little

"What a surprise in Footscray... often drive past and decided to stop. Friendly service and great atmosphere. We ordered big tray with beef brisket,..."

Paul J Fisher

"Bloody good meat, bloody good beer!Have ordered from or eaten here more than 30 time easily.Portion sizes are a little on the..."

Sam

"Really nice bbq meats. Wish the servings were bigger, but still enjoyed it. Loving the pickles too! The onions even taste like pho!Staff..."

TheyCallHimX

"Delicious, meltingly tender brisket and gooey flavoursome mac and cheese. Pulled pork was well cooked, not dry but not massively flavoursome. Chicken..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"Great place for some american style meat. Came here for lunch and had the up in smoke sandwich with apple slaw and pickles on the side which was..."

Anthony

"Good place for american/Mexican dining experience. Their meals were large and packed full of flavours. Love the loaded waffle fries and the addition..."

TweeVy Ngo

"This place have a great atmosphere. When you go inside you can feel that beautiful smell to smoke, we tried the skewers, popcorn prawns, ribs and the..."

Diva Isabel Nebreda

"Good vibe, drinks and food! It’s a good catch up place with outdoor and indoor seating. The service is also good and attentive. The food comes out..."

Suzysays

"Tried Up in Smoke last night, food was good only downside was that the ribs were dry.Service was friendly although we were surprised that it was..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Deliciousness! 💖It’s been our second time here and we love the food and the venue. The smoked meats are amazing. The sides e.g...."

Oana Cristina

"Good food, ive only had it as take away but it is pretty good. Wish their menu was a bit more extensive. Price wise I think its a bit in the higher..."

Andrea Quinlan

"A really cool place with great food and great people 👍 A trendy and laid back look and feel, somewhere to relax. Brisket was tender, jerk chicken..."

Fussy Figs

"This place is amazing! Best beef brisket I’ve had in a very long time! This is only the second 5 Star I’ve given any venue! I had the beef..."

Mills

"This place has a great selection of beers to accompany their bbq offerings. We ordered the meat tray with the standouts being the smoked sausage and..."

Chubbylover86

"I've never been to America so it's hard to compare this to the real deal; but I need to admit, if this is authentic then American food is the best..."

AndrewEats

"Great place for some good American bbq. Cocktails and beer are good, and the food service is really fast. Cool place to hangout on a summer’s..."

Dumba

"Up in Smoke was a lovely place that had lots of parking and wasn’t too busy. The decor was great, there’s seating inside and out. I will start by..."

Melissa

"I got the burnt ends burger.... so good. I didn’t want to finish eating it.I haven’t tried the rest of the menu - but loved the burger...."

Ned_22

"Awesome atmosphere! Would highly recommend this place for chilling, drinking and eating some cheeky snacks rather than whole Neal's. Having said..."

Madeline Agnes

"Holy smoke! As we are Toorak residents getting over to Footscray for dinner is a little far... we saw the Deliveroo Editions which is a..."

ToorakM

"Venue is awesome the outdoor seating area is perfect in Summer although inside is a little cramped. You should make a booking as this place is packed..."

Steph_Eats

"Food is pretty good but portions could be bigger for what you pay. Mozzarella sticks were amazing but 3 of then for $8? Not great when they were..."

Joshbramham86

"Came here with my partner for dinner, atmosphere was great, staff were lovely and gave great service. The food was alright, pulled pork didn't have..."

Jess Strauss

"Amazing value for money, food was great, customer service was on point and great selection of drinks, will definitely be going back in the near..."

JLK

"Venue is nice, with both j door and outdoor areas, and heaters to keep both areas warm in these cold months. Plenty of variety when it comes to beers..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"The food was bbq'ed perfectly. True wood fire style. Service was a little rushed, for a not-so-busy Saturday afternoon.We were rushed twice to..."

Medium Rare Steak

"Enjoyed a dinner here last night...my third time to eat at UIS. Enjoyed the tacos, mac and cheese and fries along with ginger beer (alcoholic of..."

Teddys99

"Can't tell you much about the ambiance or service as I ordered in and ate it like a hermit at home. Skipped the meat-centric options and went with..."

Matthew Watt

"After poor research to see if a new local restaurant was open Mondays, I remembered that Up in Smoke was also somewhere I was yet to try! Off we went..."

Nina

"Amazing food, service and overall experience. We ordered The Big Tray, half ribs, fries, mac n cheese, mild wings and mozzerella sticks. Everything..."

JtotheG

"Nice place to grab a drink but needs more smokiness on the meat . Service was amazing . Big selection of beers with a outside seatings. Will..."

Prophetmars666

"Love the food here, everything I've tried here has been amazing, aside from the burnt end poutine. My only criticism would be that the serving sizes..."

Madison Golotta

"Four of us arrived to a packed house on a Saturday night. No booking (website seems to suggest only groups of 8+ could book) but the personable and..."

Patrick

"Up In Smoke is a barbecue, craft beer, and bourbon lover’s delight in Footscray, delivering on what it promises in a fun, vibrant space. It's owned..."

The City Lane

"Being based in the West myself I get excited when a new place opens up and Up in Smoke was no exception. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the..."

Pass The Plate

"We've driven past this place countless times but never stopped ... until now. "It's cause it looks like you won't find parking," my husband said..."

Occasionalist

"Not much had changed, same old classic delicious bbq, very satisfying.Small tray, $33, is a good feed for two without being over the..."

Affogato Addiction

"Modern industrial interior with comfy seating and a relaxed vibe. Hipster chic without the pretentiousness. The food is DELISH! All kinds of tender..."

Carli

"Sorry I have to do it u guys have mastered the ribs to die 4 if u r looking for ribs u got to come here .Friendly staff great food the ribs wow..."

Shrek Oh

"Up in Smoke is one of my favourite BBQ Places in Melbourne. Great food and quality food! Hate how it gets so busy and really hard to get a table. The..."

Leanne Dando

"My GOD!!!! The UP IN SMOKE Burger... "BRISKET BURNT ENDS, AMERICAN CHEDDAR, CHILLI MAYO SLAW, BBQ SAUCE" 😏 hands down the BEST burger I..."

Crystal

"Located in what seems like an old petrol station, and definitely popular with tradies in fluoro at lunchtime, this place is a winner! Great craft..."

Onara

"I LOVE UP IN SMOKE! I've eaten here twice already and will be coming back again without a doubt. It's a big, spacious venue with a easy-going..."

Tessa Eats

"Great food! Great bnt! Superb parv! I was blown away! The food was superb! The bnt complimented it! What more can I say?I am a huge fan of..."

AC

"Perfect time to arrive at Up in Smoke located off Dynon Road in Footscray, as the heavens opened up and down came the rain even if it was just for a..."

Our Foodie Finds

"That was amazing!!!!!Food was 15/10Service was awesome.Will most definitely be back.Well done to the management of arranging a..."

Vince Goosen

"Smoked meats, with a great beer selection and kickin' fit-out, what more do you need? Mac N Cheese and the Big Tray are the stand outs - get there..."

Shazmoo

"Great food and good beers on tap. We had lots of munchies and enjoyed the nicely blackened corn on the cob, light hush puppies (although prawns were..."

Frog

"My girlfriend wasnt really a fan of this place. I didnt mind it at all. We got the brisket, chicken taco and mac n cheese. Surprisingly i liked the..."

At Junior

"Good vibes, staff are lovely.Food wise were alright...Had the burgers and they weren't bad.The mac n cheese however tasted like..."

Melbourneats

"After a rough start I think that Up In Smoke has come into it's own. The reason for the 4 is I don't love the beer selection, but the BBQ is..."

Thomas Mclean

"Up in smoke is the perfect name for this new BBQ joint that has popped up in Footscray. Plenty of seating inside the restaurant as well as all around..."

FOOD TRIP

"Never disappoints! Super friendly staff and super good food. Recommend ordering the big tray to share, BBQ rub fries and the apple slaw! Oh and don't..."

Quyen

"Up In Smoke offered a great variety of bbq platters and drinks. The Texas-style bbq platters that we ordered were delicious; tender meat, flavourful..."

Angel Khong

"Beef short rib and jalapeño sausage was the highlight. Pull pork and burnt bit brisket was too dry for our liking. Pickles and milk buns were a..."

Trung

"Wow! Most amazing service and delicious food! What a find in watergardens! The meat is so tender and the pickles are AhMazing! We ordered The Rib..."

Zee Z

"Made my way to Up in Smoke today and man am I happy I did. From the time you arrive to the time you leave staff are friendly, courteous and..."

Kevin Davis

"Fantastic place! Everything's delicious, although the pork sausages are sometimes a bit hit and miss. Fast and friendly service with good portion..."

Norman Chia

8bit

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"I'm picky about veggie burgers but the quinoa burger from 8bit is great. It has plenty of veg, is the perfect mix of wholesome and decadent, AND it..."

Quince And Cheese

"Delicious burgers and really nice milkshakes. They have really nice vegetarian options but maybe just need to add more ice cream to the shakes as..."

Re Re

"Generous amount of filling within the burger. Meat cooked to perfection. See staff cook in action. Small and casual eatery. Fries seasoned well...."

Miss T.A

"After 3 trips here over a year I’ve finally settled on giving this place 4 stars. Very up and down with quality but when it’s good it is GOOD!..."

Jay The Foodie

"Best chicken burger in Melbourne! Tender breast, very juice, very flavoursome) Best milkshake too, bit too expensive tho (not a bad thing as..."

Coco F

"The original 8bit store. We used to come here regularly, back when it was pretty new and there was always a ton of people. I really love their Golden..."

Stelly

"Their loaded fries was lovely ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️. The footscray store was awesome too. It caught you in the middle of great..."

Fahreza

"Came today for the first time and have to say i am really impressed. love the retro/americana feel and also as an old skool gamer...i got a hell of a..."

Ana

"Can not beat an 8bit burger! I drool at the thought of my ‘Altered Beast’ with beer battered fries! Been here countless times and I have never..."

Trickyniky1

"Good burgers, cool little burger joint in Footscray, very simillar to Huxtaburger, New York Minute ect, they are all pretty much the same to..."

Ana Jansz

"Some of the best burgers in town. Very tasty and filling, shakes are also nice. Tried the loaded fries too and wasnt dissapointed. If visiting..."

Jariahus Falesima

"Top class service top class burgers, good music selection. Got a good vibe and a positive experience. Staff are friendly and the food is good, what..."

Anmar Affan

"First things first, the vibe of the place: kickback, chilled, happy hour, bright. LOVE.8bit did not disappoint. Loved the transparent..."

Kim T

"Juicy, flavoursome and filling! Great service and comfortable atmosphere. Might rate a 5 if the patties are cooked well done, but that’s..."

Jessica Cumine

"Fast friendly service and delicious burgers. Ordered the after burner which had just enough jalapeños, it was a sloppy mess by the end which is how..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"4.5 Came here to try out the new Liven collaboration with 8bit . The insert coin burger had a bright red bun, juicy beef patty, crispy bacon all..."

Vivian

"One of the best burgers I’ve tried in the west, burger is neat and well presented. Perfectly cooked patty and all the flavours go well together...."

Joshua Cumine

"A very hip and trendy place. Recommend the burgers but not the hot dogs. Chips were really good! Don’t expect customer service. will be back to try..."

Daniel

"Happen to drop by 8bit a cute retro gaming inspired burger joint! I love the quirky burger names and flavours. The burger is on point and I really..."

The_littlehungrylife

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: my all time favourite burger store and has never disappointed. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: my favourite is the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Consistently great burgers and the Nuttella milkshake was a winner too!! 👍🏼👍🏼Ordered a double dragon and beer batter fries ......"

Ciro

"By far one of the best burgers I’ve had to date! I had The After Burn which oozed of so many different flavours from the sauce and toppings. You..."

Chris

"Really nice burger with well-fried chips. Always enjoy the burgers here with joyful ambiance and atmosphere. Staff are on point, and the service is..."

Jessie

"Celebrated National Burgers Day with a great burger from 8bit. Always good to go with the original store so we made our way to Footscray. Highlights:..."

Hungry For Chips

"8bit at Footscray Melbourne. A popular burger restaurant in Melbourne. Definitely well known in young generation with a nice ambience and friendly..."

Steven Gu

"These burgers are really good had them when they first opened and been going back again to get there burgers. Double dragon is my must eat..."

Ayapom

"Still kicking goals In 2018 Hotdog is now my go to you can get burgers anywhere these days but they still are the best for me. You must go in..."

George David Michaelides

"Did gradually grow a part from 8 bit but a recent visit made me realise that I shouldn't order the double dragon (can get a bit too greasy) and that..."

The Food Book

"I got After burner : thick piece of beef n nice japaleno kick My bf got Alterred beast: thinner cut of beef and a slice of bacon. Side:..."

Cindy Vu

"One day in Melbourne and decided to give these burgers a crack! Great choice! Juicy, full of flavour and the gems were super crunchy! Great feed...."

OneHungryHuman

"If 8bit was in my suburb I would be a fat AF ! Best burgers and the quality is always consistent! The staff are friendly and I always finish my meal..."

Princess Picky

"Double Dragon with a chicken Addon is the best. It’s all good if I’m honest. Worth getting fat for. Those onion rings as well. Such a great..."

Simon Walker

"Nice vibe ! Live the old schooled game bg :) burgers and milkshakes well done . It's just delightful to see staff making food right in front of u...."

Doris J.

"One of my fav burger places. 8bit definitely hits the spot, it is one of the better burger places I've tried. They serve up a good size burger, super..."

Wendy Torres

"I may have tried this place too late as I have had burgers very similar to this until now.Not saying its a bad thing but to me its nothing new...."

Munch On Melbourne

"Really nice burger shop, good location and easy park. The burger tasted very nice and fresh, very time be there is full of people. Everyone want to..."

James Wang

"Did you call their main line hoping to order and get their auto response saying to use zomato?You then found this lovely review and..."

John Alan Del Forno

"Definitely one of my favourite burger joints in Melbourne. I feel like this was one of the first places that made those American style burgers...."

KnowingMelbourne

"We needed a late Friday night meal after some heavy drinking, thankfully we knew 8bit was still open and headed there. We ordered the altered beast..."

Split The Bill

"Decorations of this chain has always been so interesting. I like the nerdy gamer themed burgers, decor and staff. Prices have been right and the..."

Rachael

"This place never fails!!!! Definitely in my top burgers I have ever eaten. Always juicy Smokey patty’s with the right amount of sauce. The bun is..."

Mark Palmer

"Sunday and it was sunny and wanted something quick and tasty. Went to this burger joint place as 2 friends recommended before and they said this..."

Yulz

"I LOVE 8bit. Never had a bad burger, chips are sometimes a bit stingy when ordering online, but the burgers are so filling and delicious I don’t..."

Lorelle Knowles

"This place used to rock. The burgers were awesome. Lately they seem to be less yummy and more greasy. The loaded fries are still the bomb though. ..."

Blergh!

"8bit has been my favourite of the burger joints so far. Hadn’t had it in a while, and after revisiting it’s confirmed it’s still a favourite...."

Live2Eat

"Burgers, gems and onion rings were all delicious. One of the best burgers available in Melbourne. Extra points for having a spicy chilli burger-..."

Melb Foodie

"Always a safe stop if you're craving a burger. Had the Altered Beast and Golden Axe this time around and they were just as great as any other..."

Alexandra

"I rocked up and all I could see were gorgeous woman flipping burgers. Didn’t see a male insight. The cheeseburger I had was a bit salty..."

Dickmont Jones

"It's always a good time for burgers decided to venture down to 8 bit for the first time In a while and something must be in the water cause God that..."

Victor Braddock

"Burgers, are essentially, life when it's been nailed. love the gaming theme surrounding 8bit - it's worked up quite a reputation, and their burgers..."

Cynthia Giang

"Tasty burgers and a variety of selection of food in the menu! Amazing service! When my friends and I visited all the staffs were cheerful and super..."

Anindya

"Good burger small but flavoursome. Nice vibe with references to video game nostalgia. Been here a few times and have always had a good time. The one..."

Chris Lewis

"Always delicious. Tonight particularly the team's positive energy and happy vibe picked up my spirits and I could taste it in the altered beast and..."

Kophee

"A very chilled-out venue. Had the '8bit with cheese' burger which was very tasty! Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for hearty..."

Nalia

"Super busy every time i come here, the burgers are really tasty but sometimes a little tooo oily but i feel like they've changed the buns they used -..."

Max

"Mmmmmm i will 8 a bit of that burger. Peanut butter and pickles gets a hooorah out of me. Eat at the counter while smiling at the chef. Don't fall of..."

Nick Richards

"This place is always busy. Sometimes the line runs out of the door. The decor is modern and give me the gaming vibe. The food is great and I love..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Pretty decent burgers! I had a hotdog for the first time visiting here (usually I get a burger) and it was yum! I really liked the bread roll haha...."

Moneta Tan

"The very first 8bit in Melbourne there are often lines here and for good reason. The food here are all oily and fat yet sooo good. The fries with..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"'Slam two at a time'. Love going here as reminds me of the Footscray old days. I had their Fatal fury hot dog which is great, soft, juicy and a..."

Tripparooney

"This is one of the best burgers in all of Melbourne, which is really saying something.The service is good, and it's not too expensive for..."

Bobby

"Came here with a friend. The environment was extremely chill with staff dancing and singing which was nice to see. The food was delicious and full of..."

Jess Strauss

"Gluten free burgers are good, id say great but a couple of times the gluten free bun has been very stale, so stale I just ate the insides of the..."

Kevin

"The benchmark when it comes to a great burger. Everyone seems to compare a burger they have eaten recently to 8Bit. It's genuinely the standard for a..."

Rex Demiri

"Parking is a little tough here but its all worth it once you have a bite, this location seems slightly bigger than the CBD location but they both get..."

Elizabeth Anguiano

"Burgers are delicious. The seating is limited though so I suggest coming when it isn't peak hour. The double dragon is 10/10. The shakes are okay,..."

Foodlover

"A landmark burger stop in Melbourne which delivers a consistent good feed. I'm not a fan of every product but overall one of my favs, be back soon..."

MrMena

"Got 8 bit delivered the other day, first time I'd eaten from there in a good 6 months! Long story short, still the best burgers going around - By..."

Mario

"Came here on a Monday afternoon for a late lunch on a public holiday, it was relatively quiet so we were well looked after. The food was tasty,..."

Julie Tieu

"Customer Service 5/5 I asked the lady behind a counter if they had any secret off the menu burgers. She kindly said not at this stage but..."

James Haldenby

"8bit is a pretty cool little Burger Joint, I like the theme but I feel there's more that could be done as far as the place being video game themed,..."

Chris Vesty

"Tried their veggie burger and 8 Bit burger. While their 8 bit burger was quite delicious and the beef patty was very scrumptious, their Veggie Burger..."

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