Aft Kitchen & Bar

This is a fairly good BBQ spot. Had the Mac n Cheese with pulled pork. The pulled pork was good but the Mac N Cheese wasn't very cheesy and had a odd flavour to it. Also had the smoked brisket sandwich. Quite good and delectable.

Atmosphere is casual and rustic. Service was OK but nothing more than basic. You could do worse, but you could also do better than Aft. If I could give 3.5 stars, I would.

This quaint restaurant was almost empty when we first arrived last evening but that didn't last long. There became a large stream of people both to dine in house and pick up take-out.

The menu on the weekend is short and to the point but covers most areas of BBQ (no vegetarian options that I could see). I wasn't thrilled that the only chicken option was a full half chicken but I know others who would be thrilled at that.

They also offer a full drink menu with signature cocktails and wine. Both my cousin and I tried their Smokey peach vodka lemonade and though it was an unusual flavour at first it quickly won our hearts.

My cousin had the pulled pork and I had the brisket. The sides were good though nothing over the top. Of the two I had, I would go with the coleslaw again.

On the positive side: portion sizes are huge, they have a sauce to satisfy every need and the meat was very tender.

However, the constant commercials on their music channel was very annoying.

Wait staff were attentive and price point was reasonable.

I checked out this spot on a weekday. We got a table inside and then when a table on the patio got freed up, we moved there. The ribs were tender and juicy, but overpriced IMHO at $20 for 5 ribs. The chicken wings, on the other hand, were reasonably priced and tasty. The service was prompt and friendly. The patio in the back is small, yet cozy. It's perfect for a summer evening. Aft Kitchen is a great spot for anything grilled, be it ribs or wings. Overall, it's a great spot to chill on a patio and have some ribs & beer. The menu offers a nice variety of food options and a decent selection of beer. I had a Bavarian lager, which I would highly recommend.

The BBQ platter for two is definitely enough for 3 people. You get to choose 3 bbq selections (ribs, pulled beef, chicken, brisket, etc) and it comes with two sides. We got the ribs, brisket, and pulled beef. To be honest, after returning from a trip to the South, I was not too amazed by the ribs or pulled beef. The ribs were too dry and bland while the pulled beef could have had more flavour. The brisket was definitely the highlight as it had a defined texture of flavours. The fat content of the brisket was also on par with what I remembered from down South.

The sides made more of an impression on me than the mains. The coleslaw was creamy and refreshing. The pickles and peppers complemented the meats well. Also, as mentioned by others, their bbq sauces were very tasty.

We also ordered cocktails, which were very well made. If I was rating this place for their sides and drinks, it would have definitely been a 4-5 stars.

1. The Manhattan I had was unreal!
2. Got the platter for 1 with bbq brisket & bbq 1/2 bbq chicken and my two sides were coleslaw & baked beans. The sides were standard... I love me a good slaw and baked beans are a side Go-to for me. The brisket was my fav! Its a must have. The bbq 1/2 chicken barely got touched because there was so much food!!
3. Also tried the bbq ribs and they were smaller than anticipated because they are cut into bite size. They were good but a little tough for my liking.

Only alright place for food!

Food: BBQ ribs were warm but not hot, with tiny portion of coleslaw and beans. My friend's chicken salad was dry - yuck! Will give them credit for making some sweet cocktails though.

Venue: small but trendy. Patio outback was full so can't review on that.

Service: was subpar, didn't make sure we had cutlery and we had to ask. Wasn't very friendly either but could sympathize as it was one of the most humid days of the year - the poor staff in that boiling kitchen.

Price: expect to pay $60 for 2 people for a main each, a drink each and tax and tip.

Tucked away on Queen East, this place is an OK place for some ribs or chicken. Not really worth the trek from downtown unless you're nearby.

Tip: some dive bars are nearby, search Hicks.

A small casual restaurant. The menu is short and sweet. I got the Philly cheesesteak with the steak done sous vide. Tasty and filing.

The rest of the pages of the menu are a selection of craft beers and inventive cocktails. I got the Okanagan Amber which went perfectly with my sandwich.

4.5*
Aft Kitchen & Bar is a newfound BBQ glory in the East end!

In on a Wednesday night at 6PM, I was pleasantly surprised that it was already filling up! A cozy spot with a great selection of drinks, I will definitely come back.

Everything we had was delicious. The BBQ is where they definitely shine. They aren't doing any wrong!

**Whhhad' I get?**
- Portobello Mushroom Frites ($8)
The top rec by the server - it was served with an aioli. On it's own, it was super tangy, the breading was packed with a ton of herbs and held a juicy bite, but with the much-needed dip, it was all slightly muted, delicious!

- Fried Chicken, Blackboard Special ($18)
Incredible. The battered bits of the Chicken Breast was insane! The meat was spectacularly juicy and tender. Bone and all, it was such a nice big piece! The rice was wonderfully spiced and filled with tender pieces of Beef and Pork. I had a whole dang farm on my dish!

-BBQ Side Ribs ($20)
These are Pork Side Ribs served with Coleslaw and Baked Beans. Beautifully glazed and tender. Perfection.

**Word is: Weekend brunches! Beautiful. Kitchens also close at 1AM. I'll be back.

Aft Kitchen & Bar is a new favourite!

How did any of you rated this a four star?? Do you call hot dogs on the BBQ , really BBQ??
Turn away from here if you have any history with good BBQ.

The pulled pork was not really pulled at all but chunks of mushy pork that had no bark, lacked that rich smoke flavours.
The beef brisket was dry, looked to be reheated and no smoke ring. It had a "beautiful grey" tone to it! Yuck!
The "two sides " came in what i would expect ketchup or BBQ sauce to come in. So not really sides, more like a fork and half full of each side.
Sides

Potato salad: this was over cooked baby potatoes basically tossed in mayonnaise. No vinaigrette or herbs to add to it.

Coleslaw: actually the fork and a half of this was pretty good. It was fresh, crisp
And had a nice taste.

The pickled onions: best thing out of the order. Bonkers to talk about these as they are standard pickled onions.

Came here bc I was craving ribs, I was thoroughly disappointed in the ribs. They were not fresh they were dry and tough. The brisket we had was good, but the beans were cold and the cheddar corn bread was just cornbread?
Nothing special about this place, I had high expectations given the reviews and a friends recommendation, but I was disappointed. I hate when new restos do so well and then let quality slip over time, it's unfortunate.