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    3rd Step Smokehouse

    5.0 (7 reviews)

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    Food is amazing, prices are excellent, service is top shelf. You'll be glad you gave it a shot!!

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    2 years ago

    3rd Step barbecue is ON POINT! Mouth watering brisket, addictive ribs, sides are delicious!

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    Harper Barbecue

    Harper Barbecue

    4.3
    (223 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    We visited on Father's Day, so we expected a crowd, and this place definitely delivered one!…read moreParking was probably the biggest challenge of the day. The lot was full, and the line stretched past the front patio and onto the sidewalk. We ended up parking a couple of blocks away and walking over. Despite the long line, it moved at a reasonable pace. One thing that helped was being able to grab drinks from the bar while we waited. They have a great selection of beers and seltzers, and it looked like a lot of people were picking up to-go orders as well. For our meal, we ordered the 4-6 person platter, which included beef cheek, tri-tip, ribs, sausage, chicken, pulled pork, six sides, cornbread, rolls, and pickles. We also added the 5-cheese mac and cheese. Everything was flavorful and there was more than enough food for our group. The sides were excellent. We tried the pit beans, pee wee potato salad, carne con chile, farro salad, and wild rice salad. My favorite was the warm potato salad with mustard, brown butter, capers, and dill...it was unique and absolutely delicious. The restaurant offers lots of seating with outdoor dining areas both in the front and back. They also have a private room with windows overlooking the main dining room. During our visit, it was hosting a private party of about 20 people. The kids loved their root beer floats, and by the end of the meal we were way too full to even consider dessert. That's definitely something we'll have to come back and try next time. Overall, the food was worth the wait, the atmosphere was lively, the world cup was playing on the tvs and even on one of the busiest days of the year the staff kept things moving smoothly. We'll definitely be back.

    This place is like a hidden gem. Parking is available on the street or in a small lot. Plenty of…read moreseating both in and outdoors when I arrived on a weekday. Service was great and staff were very friendly. The food is good but the sides are amazing! Specifically the mac n cheese and the corn bread. Wasn't a fan of the Brussels sprouts but everything else was great. Overall a clean restaurant with good vibes.

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    Inside dining area
    Inside dining area
    Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)
    Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)
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    RIBBRO BBQ

    RIBBRO BBQ

    4.5
    (686 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Just ordered delivery from Ribbro and I couldn't be happier. The food was fresh and well prepared…read more I went with the pork spare ribs, brisket, sausage, and mac & cheese. Almost everything was on point. The ribs were perfectly moist but could have used a little more smoke and bark (which is a personal preference). Regardless, they were delicious. The brisket was surprisingly good with the proper amount of bark and great texture. The sausage is the one thing that left something to be desired. The flavor on the sausage was great but it didn't seem like it ever got any smoke. A little time in the smoker would have made a huge difference. A little disappointing but it still has good flavor. Lastly, the mac & cheese was creamy and had a nice al dente bite to it. Heritage is the best BBQ in OC but these guys have it down. For an everyday BBQ fix this is my go-to from now on. Highly recommend.

    My family and I order a variety of this. Their meat combo with three different meats. I got the…read moreribs, the sausage and the brisket. Plus we order a half slab of ribs plus Pulled chicken. Out of all them... the sausage was hands down the best item. Brisket was blah, ribs so so. Chicken decent. But the sausage stole the flavor pallet. The staff was great, they are the ones who suggested items which I fully trusted. When they suggested the Korean bbq sauce and the mustard sauce.. that greatly increased the flavors of everything!

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    A look inside the restaurant.
    A look inside the restaurant.
    Mac and cheese
    Mac and cheese
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    Holé Smokes

    Holé Smokes

    4.1
    (462 reviews)
    5.2 mi
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    My wife and I tried Holé Smokes for the first time yesterday. We did not know it is part of the…read moreHolé Mole Mexican food brand. We were very pleased with our meal. We ordered the trio appetizer for starters and both got Modela Negra beers since it was happy hour. The appetizer was fantastic. Loved the deep fried pickles and the burnt ends. The guacamole for the chips was great. This is a large appetizer so plan accordingly. For our main course my wife ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of bacon Brussel sprouts. She really enjoyed this. I ordered the 3 meat combo with pulled pork, ribs and brisket with two sides. Mac & cheese and bacon Brussel sprouts. It was delicious. I couldn't finish my meal because of the large appetizer we got. The service was quick and friendly and the restaurant was very clean. I would recommend this for anyone looking for good BBQ and beer.

    Everyone absolutely loved the BBQ! We all agreed that the seasoning was perfectly balanced. Not…read moreoverly salty or sweet, which made it even more enjoyable. The chicken was incredibly moist (I actually thought Gee's BBQ chicken was a bit too dry). The fatty brisket was juicy and flavorful, and the hot links had the perfect kick, just the way I like them! We also ordered the mac & cheese, creamed corn elote, Brussels sprouts, and cornbread. Every single side was delicious, and honestly, everything we tried was amazing. We'll definitely be coming back!

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    The bar
    The bar
    Smash burger and Mac n cheese
    Smash burger and Mac n cheese
    Brisket, links, ribs, pulled pork and chicken were all on point.  Not to mention the service with a smile.  Thank you Holé Smokes.

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    Brisket, links, ribs, pulled pork and chicken were all on point. Not to mention the service with a smile. Thank you Holé Smokes.
    Smoke Queen Barbecue

    Smoke Queen Barbecue

    4.3
    (1.1k reviews)
    12.0 mi
    $$

    Everything was awesome. Food was delicious and worth the money. Parking is small so make sure to go…read moreearly. Will definitely come again. Staff was super friendly and made you welcomed. Service was fast. The ambience was family friendly.

    Heard many great things about this place and finally got to try it on Saturday brunch time the…read moreplace opens at 11 AM. However will be arrive at 10:30 AM. The line already started. There is a shortcut to the restaurant where cottage industries has a park but they also don't open until 11 o'clock. We ended up splitting up the tasks where one of us went to the restaurant to line up on the other side of the street and I waited for the park to open for my son to explore. At around 11:30-ish, we got our food and we sat in many tables available all over the place in the back area. It was very hot that day but luckily we were able to find a table with some decent amount of shade. Our order was the family meal of six or we ordered six meats and six sides depending on what type of meat or sides or maybe extra charges My favorite was definitely the smoked brisket and the pork belly siu yuk and my favorite sides was the sesame slaw and shellf and cheese. My family did also enjoy the cornbread which they said was super moist and delicious. It also came with butter, but it didn't really need the butter because it was so good as is honestly. They also had fountain drink Dispenser where you can refill your drinks and next to it is a table full of sauces and little containers with lids. There are more than one station where you can get napkins and utensils and they actually had a TV with the fifa World Cup game playing. Overall, delicious bbq meats and flavors, so come back again!

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    Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter
    Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter
    Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy
    Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy
    4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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    4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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