What-a-BBQ Smokehouse is a USA-style barbecue restaurant at 34a Portage Road in New Lynn, Auckland. Its big outdoor smoker is the first thing people see, and the food is smoked on site, with pit-smoked beef rump, Memphis-style pork ribs, smoked chicken thighs, smoked lamb shoulder and smoked king salmon among the dishes on its catering menus.
The restaurant seats more than 100 people, with more seating outside, and it has a function room for private events. Off-street parking is available. It is open Thursday 3pm to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday 12pm to 9pm, with last kitchen orders 30 minutes before close. The business also runs a mobile smoker truck and trailer for catering, with buffet menus for groups of 40 or more, and it can cater for vegetarian and gluten-free guests. Dessert options start at $16 per person as at 2026, and grazing tables from $18 per person as at 2026. Our view is that it is a good choice for a relaxed group dinner in New Lynn, especially for a barbecue fan.