Had Baby Blues back in December for a Christmas catering event and loved every meat that they had to offer. Saw baby blues was located along my route to work and gave it another try, the BBQ chicken was my favorite, paired up with the Mac and cheese. read more

Baby Blues BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Venice, California

I felt welcomed walking in the door. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The restaurant is bright and clean. I ordered The Butcher's Block. I initially wanted to substitute the brisket because I have had brisket from Bludso's, and I didn't like it. I'm glad I decided not to make any substitutions because the brisket was so good. I enjoyed all of the meats. But, those sides and the cornbread, so damn good. The bbq beans were different than what I'm used to, but in a good way. The mac n cheese, collard greens, and potato salad were also good. One of the tall good looking guys carried my order to the car for me, which I was not expecting. Excellent customer service. Baby Blues BBQ is not far, but it's not close. I would definitely take the drive again. I'm not sure why I can't post the photos of the inside. Please forgive any typos, this was typed on a mobile device. read more

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Saw this on Tripple D. Did not disappoint! All meats were moist and flavor full. Great sauces from hot to sweet. Cornbread was moist and not too sweet. Coleslaw was supper tasty. Great music great vibe and super clean. Staff was very welcoming and attentive. Bathrooms super clean! Over all great place! I had a 3 meat plate way too much food. So yummy I passed most over to my hubby. Husband had a Tri tip sandwich. He said it was really really good and a basket full of fries. Inside seating and a great patio. Definitely recommend. read more

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"The ribs were amazing ,the tri tip was pretty good.But the brisket (who is normally my favorite ) disappointed me this time - but I'll be back for more #hernan and andrea" - Jacob (Chris' Little Brother) read more

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First time here and the food was amazing and the staff was so kind. The ambiance was casual and not as busy. Drove by this place a lot and did not know that food will taste amazing.Oh and the corn bread is so delicious! read more

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Tried all the sides since I am a vegetarian. Went there especially for the Okra and hush puppies. Love the Okra. It's very Ja-crispy. Hush puppies come with a side of honey butter that taste good. Wish it had more cinnamon since I couldn't taste it much. Corn bread was sweet and buttery. Beans are sweet and ok. Wanted a corn on cob but menus were different. 1 read Blues on the cob another read Grilled Corn. Collards green were good. And Mashed potatoes turned out to be the real "Bomb" Place is worth the try! read more

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A little disappointed by the everything but the meat and drinks at what used to be one of my favs. Corn bread was dry; fried okra had no spices, just a fried shell; fried tomatoes were OK, but no replacement for the beloved stewed tomatoes. Banana pudding a shadow of its former greatness. Pleasant surroundings and staff did not disappoint, but I"d say stick to the meat. read more

We ate on the patio. Weather was perfect and love the bq vibe. We tried some of the lunch specials, kids menu and the hush puppies were a hit. The pork bq ribs were tender, smoky, and succulent. Fernand was friendly and patient with the kids. They loved the Kool-aid choice! read more

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Today was a long work day and I happened to be driving down Lincoln. I've passed Baby Blues BBQ plenty of times and always told myself I'd stop one day. Today ended up being that day. I didn't have the luxury of sitting down and ordering a full spread like I normally would at a BBQ spot. Usually I'll get a couple different cuts of meat, but today I just needed something quick for the road. I decided to grab the chopped brisket sandwich, fries, and a drink--and it definitely didn't disappoint. The food came out quick, which was perfect since I was in a hurry. The sandwich had a nice mix of chopped brisket and fresh coleslaw. You can tell the slaw is made in-house. It had just the right amount--enough to add texture and freshness without making the sandwich soggy or sloppy. The brisket itself was tender and full of flavor. I also grabbed some of their spicy BBQ sauce, which had an awesome kick and great flavor. Honestly, I didn't even finish the sauce, which made me feel like I should've ordered another sandwich just to keep going. The gentleman helping me was also great--easygoing, friendly, and made me feel welcome right away. Overall, this spot is perfect for a quick lunch stop, and I'll definitely be coming back when I actually have time to sit down and try more of the menu. read more

Came for take out. In regards to the take out experience 3/5 We ordered and sat by a nearby table to wait for our order to be called. Our order took approximately 30 minutes for it to be ready. When it was ready, we were not told or called by name when the order was ready for us We had to ask another waiter for any progress upsets on our order. That is when the waiter brought a bag to us saying it was ready. This was a bit frustrating because we don't know when the order was ready. Although a waiter asked us if we had placed a take out order and after saying that we did, it would have been helpful to have a waiter check on our order & let us know that it is being done or will almost be done. I think having us have to check to see if our order was finished, was poor customer satisfaction. Perhaps today was an overly busy day or perhaps someone had called out. I always like to keep an open mind for these things, as this can happen & I like to not place blame for these slight inconveniences Food: BBQ Brisket: very tasty, unknown plastic on the meat On the other hand, after coming home to eat, we found odd plastic on our meat that we almost ate, not knowing it was plastic I am not sure if the cooks forgot to take the plastic off the meats or maybe this is common on BBQ brisket to have some plastic on it while being cooked Macaroni: was not a huge fan of the macaroni. The cheese had a slight odd taste (personally) The rice: tasted like rice-a roni, very tasty & flavorful The corn bread has corn and maybe nuts inside. Not very sweet (personally) Overall the inside was clean and the ambiance was moderate noice level. The cashier was kind and the table we sat at to wait for the food was clean. They have TVs inside. I will give this spot another try as I like to try places more than once to see if this was an "off day" or not. Next time we will try sitting in. read more

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Awesome BBQ spot. We had our office happy hour in the patio and everyone loves the food. Wings, ribs, coleslaw, and the hush puppies were a big hit. Service was excellent. Thanks to owner Liz for making it a great event read more

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If you're cruising down Lincoln in Venice and your stomach starts growling for something primal--something meaty, smoky, and soul-satisfying--pull over and walk into Baby Blues BBQ. You won't regret it. The vibe is vintage Southern grit with a Cali edge--laid-back, a little loud, and full of flavor (and smoke). This is not a place for your vegan cousin unless they're just here for the mac and cheese, which--let's be real--is a damn good reason to visit in itself. What to order: The ribs? FALL. OFF. THE. BONE. The pulled pork? Juicy and flavorful. The brisket? Come on. Get it. And don't skip the cornbread--it's got that honey-kissed top that makes you close your eyes a little when you bite in. The sides deserve a shout-out. The collard greens are legit, the baked beans have that backyard BBQ taste, and the mashed sweet potatoes are practically a dessert. Portions are generous, so come hungry or bring a friend to split and still leave stuffed. Parking: It's Venice, so it's a gamble. Street parking only. Ride your bike or Uber if you can. Staff: Chill, friendly, fast with the sweet tea refills. Price: Not cheap, not crazy. Worth it. Final verdict: Baby Blues is where you go when you want barbecue that hits your soul--not just your stomach. No pretense. No frills. Just real-deal smoked goodness with a SoCal twist. Yummy read more

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I order baby back ribs, fries, Mac n cheese, greens, 2 hot links, tri tip.. I ate 2 pieces of tri tip, a rib and hot link. Now, I have a soapy taste in my mouth, my roommate had diarrhea and I have also been throwing up. This was my first and last time trying to this place. I have no words. read more

Dined in on 2/25/25 around 6:30 PM: We didn't try any of the BBQ and only came in for the banana pudding! It was really delicious and in my top five banana puddings in LA (have been to 10 spots as of 2/25/25). I like that the nilla wafers stay crunchy since they are incorporated as a topping rather than sitting in the cream and banana. It was also not overly sweet and had a nice amount of banana bits for the portion size. Service was super fast and friendly! Ambience is casual, unmetered street parking is easy around the corner. Bathroom was clean. read more

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Ambiance: it's a popular bbq place located on Lincoln blvd, street parking only, the restaurant is divided into few sections, one takeout counter, two dining rooms, and one corner spot for large table Service: both servers helped our table were very friendly, and accommodated specific request, although a bit slow and forgetful, had to remind a couple of times to get water Food & Drink: plenty choices of meat for sandwiches and platters, combination choices have the best value, the meat generally tasted good by itself and with four sauces on each table, regular BBQ, Sweet, Hot, and XXX the very spicy sauce Baby Back Ribs - *** a bit disappointing, tasted very dry Memphis Style Ribs - **** tasty smoky meat, recommend Sliced Brisket - ***** so juicy and tender, a must-try here Tri-Tip - ** overcooked and tasted rubbery Cornbread - **** recommend Mac & Cheese - *** too mushy Chicken Smoked Rice - *** salty and spicy Fried Okra - **** crispy and tasty with dipping sauce, recommend Coastal Drift Hazy IPA 7.0% Eureka/ CA - **** easy to drink, recommend Price: generous protons and reasonable prices, expect about $35 per person for a very hearty meal with some take home leftover read more

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Bludsons BBQ 1 - Baby Blues BBQ 0 Had baby blues for dinner today. Below decent. Mac & cheese is buns & mash potatoes is also buns. Mash potatoes were dry as in like it seems like it was literally just mashed up potatoes no cream butter salt pepper nothing just plain sad looking mashed potatoes. Mac & cheese 2/10 , more sauce than macaroni & sauce definitely wasn't nice & creamy it was like a 2 day old reheated Mac & cheese. Only good thing was the hot link , brisket & rib eye were a 6,7/10 ( No pun intended). Corn bread is aaightt. Definitely recommend bludsons over baby blues as bludsons quality is wayyyy better . More flavor & fresher. read more

The B E S T ! We got the family platter to share. Our server was so nice and attentive. I have never tried the sweet mash and we did tonight and it was delicious. I also love their potato salad. We got a slice of Keylime pie to go Can't wait to come back. ( ps- we live in Pasadena and it was worth the drive) read more

Baby Blues BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Venice, California

Came here for a quick bite on a Friday afternoon. They had just opened not long ago and the place was still empty so we could sit wherever we liked. The staff was super attentive, immediately greeting us, and offering up recommendations Their happy hour menu is crazy, $1 wings is unheard of! We ended up ordering a number of things for the table, I myself got five wings, dry, and an order of fries and it was the perfect amount of food to hold me over until dinner. The wings came out, burning, hot, and Fresh made. I loved the char they achieved on the wings and felt it was perfect without any extra sauces, just some ranch for dipping. I did also try the barbecue sauces. They had on the table and thought they were yummy, tangy and unique. The fries were also pretty good, just the right consistency and amount of salt. My friends really liked their sandwiches and we all left full and happy for a great price. Definitely will come back. read more

Baby Blues BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Venice, California

Baby Blues is our favorite BBQ joint in LA. Go early in the day so you can get the fall off the bone meat. The cornbread makes me cry every time. I think it reminds me of home. The sides are great and there are plenty to choose from. The service is always fantastic and the place looks amazing after the fire rebuild. Only reason for the 4/5 verses my typical 5/5 is that the meat was not fall off the bone, and dryer than usual, the blues in the cob seemed different. The corn didn't have any flavor and the toppings seemed like they may have been sitting in the corn a while? Typically the Parmesan is fresh and heaping. So thankful for the vegetarian options for our daily member that doesn't eat meat. He LOVES the tofu sandwich. Still my favorite, we will always be back. A must try in LA. read more

I heard a lot of good things about Baby Blues BBQ. It didn't disappoint. The ribs and wings were great and the hush puppies were so delicious. The service was great and friendly. Easy parking. read more

Today's updated review is going to be a math problem. I don't like math, and I don't like the fact that I'm spending my review doing a math problem, but my love affair with Baby Blues' BBQ'd shrimp has come to an abrupt halt, in large part, because of math. Okay, first, you need to know that I ALWAYS order their BBQ'd shrimp. As always, their shrimp PLATTER comes with SIX plump shrimp for $28.00. While they ARE plump, they are only medium size, so I have also always ordered extra shrimp because 6 just aren't enough, plump or not. However, I noticed that they are NOW charging $3.00 for EACH ADDITIONAL shrimp, and while I may love them... not at $3.00 each. TBH, I don't recall if that's always been the price of additional shrimp, but I'm thinking... NO. Lots of time, a fire shutting down Baby Blues for possibly 2-3 years, and the nation's economy in the toilet, hint at a likely significant price boost to the price per shrimp. So long story short, I didn't want to order additional shrimp by the piece, and I was still trying to navigate my way through the menu, but holding firm with the shrimp platter at $28.00 for the 6 shrimp. I noticed further down the menu, under what's called the "Big Blue" platter, I could get THREE "PORTIONS" of "meat" for $36.00. So I asked one of the owners, can all THREE portions of "meat" be SHRIMP instead? I saw reluctance fill his eyes immediately, but he still said yes. Here's where I did my own math. I made the FATAL ERROR of ASSUMING that the original shrimp platter of SIX pieces was ONE PORTION of shrimp, so I then reasoned that THREE portions would be THREE times the SIX shrimp to equal EIGHTEEN pieces, costing me $36.00. We all agree that 6 x 3 = 18. I'm thinking this is going to be a brilliant idea !! Guess what... THAT math was wrong. What showed up were TEN pieces of shrimp. I looked at my plate, then my husband, and I called over another of the owners. With a friendly smile on his face, I asked, "How many shrimp come with the Big Blue platter, and he very quickly responded, "Nine." Now I'm really confused because I was expecting 18 shrimp, I got 10, but he then said 9. I then responded with my version and said, "But if each PORTION was 6 pieces," and he quickly interrupted to correct me and said, "No, each portion is THREE pieces of shrimp," and that is when my jaw dropped. I quickly re-did the math, and realized that I had been duped. ONE PORTION is ONLY THREE MEASILY medium-sized shrimp, and I don't care if they're plump. So that $28.00 platter I usually get is TWO PORTIONS worth of shrimp since that always comes with 6 pieces??? That's absolute BS. Do those of you reading this see my math issue here? If the menu wasn't explicit, and it wasn't, then the owner should have INITIALLY stated that yes, I could order it, but that I should be made aware it only included 9 pieces of shrimp. It just should have been made extremely clear. I may have smiled back at the owner correcting me, but I can assure you I ate my shrimp with anger, feeling like I was cheated out of EIGHT more pieces of shrimp, and to add insult to injury, they weren't all cooked through. I called him back, and he tried to suggest they "cooled off," but I'm not an idiot. They weren't ever cooked through completely in the first place. Five of the 10 shrimp were like that, but I only returned 4 shrimp for re-grilling, which they ultimately did. For all the times and years I've had their shrimp, I have NEVER before dealt with "cooled off" shrimp, and even if I've taken my time to eat them, which I don't, they're ALL still hot when I eat them. These just never got cooked completely. Be honest about it. As for the rest of the food, I saw that they now have sauteed spinach on their menu, so I got that, along with mac 'n cheese for the the fixins. The sauteed spinach was not good. It wasn't spoiled, but it just wasn't a good flavor. Both my husband and I ordered that, and neither of us liked it. As for the mac 'n cheese, it was okay, but we remembered it was a lot more flavorful in the past. It was creamy, but it wasn't cheesy enough this time. The cornbread was the same, albeit a little dry. I live too far away to have to then deal with unfair shrimp counts, sub-par flavors, price hikes. While we rarely go here, I seriously doubt I'll return. I'm glad they survived their dwelling fire, but I'm not happy with the changes they made... for whatever their reasons. Sorry, Baby Blues. I used to love coming here. read more

Featured on Triple D once before and hearing things about Baby Blues BBQ I had to try this place myself. My brother and I were in town for family stuff and we took the opportunity. When you walk in the door you notice lots of open seating, with seating outside as well. Cool old time pictures all over the walls, with diagrams of all the cuts of meats and with the smell of BBQ in the air. With all the cuts of meats and all the different sides (fixins) it's definitely a place to try if you're in the mood for some BBQ... read more

Baby Blues BBQ - Hush Puppies with Honeybutter - Barbeque Near Me - Venice, California

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It's great. Had bbq wings and baby back ribs. No complaints at all. Baby back ribs really amazing read more

I actually don't like bbq so would not have sought this place out on my own, but my office had a gathering there last night and I'm so glad I went. Everything was delicious - most especially the hushpuppies appetizer and pulled pork sandwhich - both of which were huge portions. Our server (Andrea) was a doll and she kept the food and drinks flowing. Really looking forward to going back again soon. read more

A little disappointed used to come here as a kid growing up, but realize it is new management. Location ambience looks great love the decor but the real issue was the food they give you a small 2 ounce container of barbecue sauce for a five piece rib. Ribs were great though. Definitely recommend the Memphis sides were OK. Add baked beans and the sweet potatoes had no flavor just bland yams .Ended up putting it back in the microwave because the temperature was cold Cornbread taste good but warm that up too and the biggest disappointment was the banana pudding that had no pudding. It's literally Cool Whip bananas and for vanilla wafers really disappointed on that one. read more

Heard of this place when I worked in playa vista. Took a drive to the beach and ended up here. Had the hush puppies for starters. The honey butter is good. Personally I prefer my cornbread not to be deep fried but with melted honey butter it's good. Also got me the sweet mashed potatoes and collard greens with a half rack baby backs. Good bbq flavor. Decent amount of meat on the bone. Greens and potatoes were good. Didn't like the cornbread. Looked and tasted like a coffee cake. The smoked chicken was good. Liked the coke slaw and the Mac and cheese though when it got cold got a glob of cheese I wasn't happy with but I cut out cheese so don't let that keep you from trying it yourself. Service was decent. Ambiance was cool. Good music in background. Minus one star cause of the cornbread. I loves me a good cornbread. read more

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Good bbq! I recommend! Andrea, the server did an amazing job! I will be back! Eat here! read more

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"Best cornbread I've had in my life" - mom The food here truly is incredible. Ribs, pulled pork, brisket, the SHRIMP, collard greens, MAC AND CHEESE, pork and beans... it's all so so good. Best BBQ place in LA & one of my favorite restaurants It's super clean. The staff is so so kind and friendly, and their dessert is amazing too. Banana pudding with Nila wafers and key lime.. can't go wrong. Leaving so happy! read more

Baby blues is still one of our favorite BBQ places and we're glad they opened back up! Overall, I feel like they should give you a bit more food at these prices. Me and my girlfriend shared the Blue Devil ($42.00) which comes with choice of 4 meats, 3 fixings and one piece of cornbread. Tonight the show stopper was the sliced brisket but we only got 2 slices on this order . The second favorite was the baby back ribs which were great! Our last two meat selections were not that great - the Tri tip which was over cooked and dry (I like my Tri tip to be that nice juicy med-rare that is so wonderful, not well done & dry), and the pulled pork which also was dry (not something you want to see in any of your BBQ - thank God they had lots of BBQ sauce on the table to help smooth it over a bit). For our sides we got pork & beans which is really good and comes with a lot of pulled pork on top, and the mashed sweet potatoes which was really good. And we also got the fried okra for the first time and it was really good (be sure to get it with ranch dressing). Last time we were here we got banana pudding and it was good - I liked it but didn't love it, but my girlfriend did love it. This review for me is really a 3.5 but on this I'm giving them the extra half star because we have coming here for years and they went through a hard time with the fire they had and getting repaired and re-opened. This is the second time we've been back since they re-opened and their meat was a bit dry and over cooked last time and they were also a bit stingy with their food for the prices. I keep hoping that they will return to the old Baby Blues that I have loved for so long but they still appear to be trying to find their footing. We will be back but I sincerely hope they get their meat cooking and portion sizes vs price sorted out soon. read more

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Was craving some bbq brisket while checking out an art show in the area and decided to give this place a try. Really liked everything I had, the brisket was great, the sides were good and so was the corn bread which was very unique compared to others I've had before. Would definitely recommend and come back again! I appreciated the service and the ambiance, it turned out to be a great dinner date that night. read more

Baby Blues BBQ - Bbq brisket, Pork & Beans, Potato Salad and Cornbread 1 pc - Barbeque Near Me - Venice, California

Was so glad to see Baby Blues back up after their devastating fire a few years back! Food is delicious - enjoyed the catfish, Mac, and all the different sides we got. Love that I can come here as a pescatarian and still have an amazing experience with my meat-eating friends. Service is always so friendly and accommodating and the place has a great ambiance that is both casual and spacious. Recommend this spot for an amazing BBQ meal enjoyed with friends! You will be full when you leave, that's for sure :) read more

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I tried Baby Blues BBQ for the first time, via delivery. With some establishments, they don't put enough care into delivery orders. With other establishments, they ensure their customers receive what we pay for and rightfully deserve. Baby Blues BBQ did the latter. I ordered the Baby Back Ribs Platter, which is a 1/2 rack of ribs that comes with sauce on the side, 2 sides (I ordered fries and cole slaw) and a slice of cornbread. I sliced half of my very generous half rack of ribs, poured sauce on them, heated my fries and ribs, plated my cole slaw and half of my cornbread and sat down to eat. I pulled one of the bones to cut a rib and I tell you, the bone fell out of the rib! As the gentleman who works at Destination Smokehouse says - TENDERNISM!!! The baby backs are so tender, smoky and delicious. I haven't had ribs that good in ages. The fries are bomb and the cole slaw is good, too. I don't like soupy cole slaw. I like mine nice and crisp. It could have had a little less 'juice' in it, but otherwise, it is a solid side dish. I'm not a fan of the cornbread, but they give you a generous slice with your meal. I called Baby Blues prior to receipt of my delivery. Their customer service is 5-stars. Their half rack is far greater than what you receive at some of these other overrated, overhyped BBQ places. *coughs* Bludso's. I recommend Baby Blues, especially if you want to try something new. read more

This is a great place for authentic Southern food. I was born and raised in Nashville, and this is about as good as it gets. We missed them a lot after their kitchen fire, so we were delighted to stop by for lunch on a recent trip to the area while running errands. We split the pulled pork sandwich, fried green tomatoes and a side of collard greens. I like how four different types of sauce are available at the table: sweet, hot, XXX, and BBQ. My favorite is the sweet sauce, while boyfriend prefers the hot sauce, which is spicy and vinegary, like wings sauce. You can buy a take-home container, too. The pulled pork sandwich was loaded with succulent meat, piled high with cole slaw, served with pickles. The fried green tomatoes were served in a traditional style: tangy sour green tomatoes dredged in cornmeal and fried, with a side of remoulade sauce. They rated a thumbs-up from boyfriend, who has become quite the FGT connoisseur. He also loved the collard greens: tangy and tender with lots of vinegar. Their mac and cheese, which we didn't order this time, is out of this world. Baby Blues also serves Sweet Tea and red Kool Aid, just like home. They have a great Country music soundtrack which is on par with the food and ambience, and friendly service. If you're craving BBQ, give them a try. One of the best places in town. read more

My buddy has been telling me about Baby Blues BBQ since he first went about 8 years so decided to make the pilgrimage from the valley to treat him for his birthday. I have to say hands down this is the best spiced brisket I've ever hand in my life. The pepper they season it with along with the char is pure perfection. I actually have to take left overs home since the brisket along with the beef rib was too much for me to finish in one sitting, and the left over brisket was still just as delicious coming out my microwave a day later. They don't have the beef rib listed on the menu anymore since they tend to run out based on availability, but you can always ask the server if they have it. They sell the beef rib by weight, the beef rib was great as well, now a day it's a pretty price choice of meat. I was glad to try it, but if they're anything I'm coming back for it's 100% that sliced brisket and their Mac & cheese. read more

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This was my first time at Baby Blues BBQ. I was very disappointed. The wings were undercooked with little or no sauce or flavor. Brisket was dry and not chewable. read more

Thanks to Liz at Baby Blues for putting together a great platter for my Super Bowl party. I ordered the Teaser for 6-8 people with ribs, brisket, 2 mac & cheeses, a cole slaw and a baked beans. The food was delicious, Baby Blues took care of delivery and even after my guests had seconds I still had extra portions left over for people to take home. I got lots of compliments on the food. I would do my next party the same way. Thanks Baby Blues! read more

The bbq is very mid and not too flavorful. It tastes as if it was cooked in an oven. Incredible this place has been open for so many years. It barely scratches the surface of hitting that bbq craving you might be having but I guess it works. Would only go back if desperately craving nearby bbq. read more

The staff are friendly, and this definitely has a laid-back "diner"/"hole-in-the-wall" type vibe. The BBQed meats are great, the sides are forgettable. We started off with the tacklebox appetizer. We were really impressed with the shrimp and wanted more of that. They don't play with the hot sauce. WE ordered it with both hot and sweet sauce and it was hot!! Luckily it came with plenty of sauces. We ordered the Memphis-style ribs because we wanted something really juicy and fall-off-the-bone tender. It did deliver. We did have to ask the servers to bring us some sauce because our table didn't have any. They explained the sauces to us, and all were good (we didn't touch the hot sauce again). I really appreciate that it was dry rub and we could add sauce ourselves. Corn bread wasn't quite what I expected; it's a bit chewier than what I've had before. We had to ask for more of the honey butter, and it was great once we added that. I do wish it just came with that on the side! (not sure if they normally charge extra/ charged us extra for this, but if so, order the Tacklebox, which it comes with and save it for the cornbread!) However, the sides... oh the sides. We got the mashed potatoes and the mac and cheese. Mac and cheese had a different flavor to it. maybe remoulade? And the mashed potatoes were pretty bland -- a palate cleanser for our meal. read more

I've been waiting for Baby Blues to reopen and I'm so glad it did. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and the cornbread is hands down the best cornbread I've ever had. The tri-tip and pulled pork were also delicious. My one complaint was that the brisket was a little dry but not terrible. The service was also amazing and the environment felt so homey and cozy. read more

Out-of-towners, looking for something off the main Venice strip and not jam packed and found this hidden gem. Hubby got the burger, I for the 2 meat platter and wow everything was absolutely delicious! Would go back just for the collard greens. Ribs were fall off the bone & brisket was extremely flavorful and tender. Customer service was excellent! read more

Baby Blues BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Venice, California