Truman’s Smokehouse and Kitchen

Truman’s Smokehouse and Kitchen brings Truman White’s beloved food truck flavors indoors, settling into the former Brus on Main space on South Main Street with a newly expanded kitchen and cocktail bar. The downtown dining room keeps the welcoming daytime energy locals loved, now anchored by slow-smoked meats and the hearty breakfast and lunch service the crew promised to carry forward.

Smoked brisket and pulled pork headline the menu, but the kitchen leans into creative plates like pulled pork mac and cheese spring rolls, rotating brisket ramen, and quesadilla specials. Morning regulars still find customizable bowls, sandwiches, and griddled comforts, while lunch guests can dive into robust barbecue platters that show off the pit team’s competition polish.

Behind the bar, Truman’s doubles down on beverage flights, from brunch mimosas to espresso-driven coffee tastings, alongside signature sips such as the banana pudding martini. With approachable counter-to-table service, a full ABC bar program, and a mission to keep Fuquay-Varina fueled from early brunch through early evening, this brick-and-mortar debut sets the stage for even more smokehouse creativity to come.