Award-winning for a reason.

Recognized through Best of Columbia Metropolitan and Best of Columbia, Smoked has earned recognition for seafood, atmosphere, hospitality, cocktails, and gathering experiences year after year.

From new restaurant honors to seafood recognition and memorable dining experiences, these awards reflect the moments shared around our tables.

Best of Columbia Recognition

Free TImes Best of Columbia 2025

Best Seafood Restaurant- Runner Up
Free TImes Best of Columbia 2024

Best Seafood Restaurant- Runner Up
Free TImes Best of Columbia 2023

Best Seafood Restaurant
Best Restaurant- Runner Up
Best Cocktail Program- Honorable Mention
Free TImes Best of Columbia 2022

Best New Bar or Club
Best Seafood Restaurant- Honorable Mention

Recognized by Columbia Metropolitan

Best of Columbia Metropolitan 2026

Best Atmosphere
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Best Cocktails- Runner Up
Best Seafood- Runner Up
Best of Columbia Metropolitan 2025

Best Atmosphere
Best Rehearsal Dinner Venue
Best Seafood- Runner Up
Best of Columbia Metropolitan 2024

Best Seafood- Runner Up
Best Bartender- Jake Cooper
Best of Columbia Metropolitan 2023

Best New Restaurant
Best Bartender- Jake Cooper
Best Seafood- Runner Up

Award-Winning Seafood, Four Years Running

Seafood has always been at the heart of the Smoked experience. From fresh oysters and seafood-forward dishes to elevated coastal flavors and seasonal features, our menu has helped make Smoked a destination for seafood lovers in Columbia.

That commitment has been recognized year after year through Best of Columbia Metropolitan and Best of Columbia, earning Smoked seafood recognition across multiple years.

Columbia Metro Recognition

Best Seafood — Runner-Up (2026)

Best Seafood — Runner-Up (2025)

Best Seafood — Runner-Up (2024)

Best Seafood — Runner-Up (2023)

Best of Columbia Recognition

Best Seafood Restaurant — Runner-Up (2025)

Best Seafood Restaurant — Runner-Up (2024)

Best Seafood Restaurant — (2023)

Best Seafood Restaurant — Honorable Mention (2022)

Jake Cooper

General Manager - Best Bartender 2023 & 2024

Exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people.

Jake Cooper has been recognized as Best Bartender in both 2023 and 2024, reflecting the creativity, service, and guest experience that have become part of the Smoked experience.

Since receiving these recognitions, Jake has grown into a leadership role and now serves as General Manager at Smoked, continuing to help shape the atmosphere, hospitality, and experience guests know and love.