501 Columbia St, Vancouver, WA 98660 (360)433-2755
Crafting Authentic Central Texas Barbeque Since 2017
At The Smokin’ Oak, our mission is rooted in three fundamental principles: Tradition, Quality, and Simplicity. These values permeate every aspect of our business, from our meticulously crafted barbeque to our expertly curated cocktail program and the thoughtfully designed build-out of our restaurant. We take immense pride in being the only barbeque joint in the Pacific Northwest that can claim we designed and built our own smokers, cook exclusively outdoors using 100% clean-burning Oregon white oak, and make all of our sides and other offerings in-house from scratch. While others may achieve one or two of these feats, we are committed to excelling in all three, ensuring an unparalleled dining experience.
The Smokin’ Oak is a full-service Central Texas-style barbeque restaurant, renowned for its dedication to tradition, quality, and authenticity. Our offerings include a full bar featuring craft cocktails, over 100 whiskeys, 14 local beers on tap, and a carefully curated wine list. Our catering department is capable of handling everything from intimate gatherings to large corporate events and grand weddings.
With roots in Tyler, Austin, and Odessa, Texas, we utilize family recipes and techniques handed down over three generations of Texans. Our commitment to quality is evident in everything we do. We make everything from scratch, using only the highest quality meats, including Certified Angus Beef, Heritage pork, and Draper Valley Farms chicken.
What truly sets us apart is our cooking process. All our meats are cooked outside on offset barrel smokers that we designed and built ourselves. We use only clean-burning Oregon white oak, with absolutely no gas or electric assistance, and we take no shortcuts. This dedication ensures that every bite of our barbeque is infused with the rich, smoky flavors that define authentic Central Texas barbeque.
At The Smokin’ Oak, we invite you to experience the tradition and excellence that have made us a standout in the Pacific Northwest.
Meet Our Founders
Ownership is made up of two lifelong pals, Bryan Rogers and Erick Gill. Bryan is a third generation Texan who grew up cooking on his father’s reverse flow offset smoker that he designed and built himself in 1980. All of the sides and sauces come from members of both sides of Bryan’s family. Erick designed the beverage program and curates the whiskey selection.
Kimba Gill (Erick’s wife) is the heart and soul of The Smokin’ Oak and the glue that holds everything together. She mostly handles all the aspects of the business that we’re too dumb to do.
Patrick Blevins is our Operations Manager and Catering Director. He’s the engine that drives the train and one of the hardest working men in barbeque.
