Holy Cow are these guys amazing. We just had them cater a large event at our boatyard. They served up amazing food for a very demanding and hungry crew of over 100 people. We did the tri-tip, chicken and ribs and every one was phenomenal. One particular standout was the home-made BBQ sauce that was off-the-charts -- a great blend of tangy and sweet with just the right amount of heat. The onsite preparation and grilling was the cherry on top. The smell of cooking BBQ tortured our team for a few hours before the main event and built the anticipation for a great meal -- which they delivered with mastery! We found our new go-to-guys for BBQ catering and anyone considering an event looking for professional staff, friendly service and amazing food should put Bar None at the top of their short-list. Thanks again guys! You absolutely CRUSHED IT!!! read more

I highly recommend Bar None Catering! They communicated perfectly from the start to the end, providing very professional services. They offer a variety of menus for your event, and all sound amazing. For our company's event, we went with a menu that offered complimentary chocolate chip cookies and lemonade. Their service also included napkins and utensils, plus a buffet-style setup. The food our employees hadn't finished was left with us to give out. Everyone loved their food! We ordered the all-beef hot dogs, beef tri-tip, and grilled chicken. All of it was delicious and cooked perfectly. The crew that came on-site to grill before our luncheon was friendly and professional. I can't wait to use them again for any event! If you want a BBQ at any of your events, go with them! They make the food catering part of your event so simple and convenient. read more

We have used Bar None Bbq for two events and both times were stellar. Awesome help in planning, menus, logistics, etc. Very helpful staff. Day of event was great and everyone loved the delicious food and fun presentation. Thank you Bar None BBQ!!! read more

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We had Bar None Barbecue cater my husband's 60th birthday party and were blown away with how great they were. Communications were quick, helpful and on point. They showed up right on time & their setup and presentation was awesome! The food was grilled on site and looked and smelled great. All of our guests loved the food and kept going back for seconds and even thirds. The service was way above and beyond and so friendly. We highly recommend this company and their staff, you will love them! read more

FULL DISCLOSURE: I have not yet eaten from BNBBQ - this review is based on my experiences planning a large event through their event planner Brigette. I had to post a review to say how *excellent* her communication has been. She responds to emails rapidly (in my experience, sometimes within minutes if not within the hour) and really works with you to create the experience you're looking for. I love how easy she's made the process! I will update when I get a chance to try their grub :) read more

I used Bar None BBQ for a baby shower this past weekend with about 90 people and they were excellent from start to finish. It was easy to get a quote and book. They were very professional and communicative throughout the process, answering all of my questions in a timely manner. On the day of, Nieko and the team were wonderful - attentive and accommodating. And lastly, the food was great! Overall a great experience and I would recommend them to friends and family. read more

Had lunch at the Hazard Center Location last week and was pleased with the service and food. Thank You Bar None! read more

My husband and I were pretty set on BBQ for our wedding. We wanted something different than using big corporate companies. We tried a few mom and pop places and just weren't feeling it. Bar None came recommended to me by my bridesmaid who had another friend use them to cater her wedding. We were unable to schedule a tasting... so with fingers crossed we selected a menu we felt best fit all our guests diet needs and booked. Let me tell you, there was NO disappointment!! Bridgette was so helpful in helping me set up my initial quote and making sure I had al aspects covered. I know as the time came closer I had "bride brain" and she really helped me make sure that I had it all covered and not to worry. Her communication and helpfulness is something I feel has been lost in the service industry... so 100 gold stars to Bridgette for putting my mind at ease! Our wedding was outdoor and of course it was slatted to rain that day! As I am in a panic all week hunting the city of San Diego for tents, Niko my event manager called to review details with me and let me know he had tents for the food and his staff and would bring them no matter what. He also assured me of our food and that he had all allergies noted and taken care of for us. We had a guest with a lot of limitations and she was so incredibly grateful that the team was able to put a plate together for her and saved it for her when she came through. They even knew her by name! I also asked Niko to make plates for my husband and I of whatever they wanted to put on there for us; and he made sure it was at our sweetheart table and we were served before anyone else immediately following our first dance! It was such a relief to have a plate of food and it be absolutely outstanding BBQ!!! The entire staff the Barn None who worked my event went above and beyond with the display of food, quality of food, customer service, making sure that my husband and I were full and if we needed anything else. They boxed up extra and stored it in the onsite kitchen for us and every single one of them made it a point to come up and congratulate my husband and I. The feedback from my friends and family on the food as also more than 5 stars! I even hear the left overs that following some guest to a local bar were a big hit :) Thank you to everyone at Bar None BBQ for everything! You all were a huge hit and I look forward to the next time I get to use you guys! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I hired Bar None to cater our recent company All Employee Meeting & luncheon for 300 guests. Everything was superb! The food was delicious and the service was outstanding! Brigette was my first point of contact and she helped me order the food and assisted with pricing, delivery date/time and billing. Niko was the event manager onsite. Niko and his team arrived right on time and did an outstanding job cooking and serving the food. Everyone at Bar None are extremely nice and very easy to work with! This was the third time our company used Bar None. We are very happy customers and will be using Bar None for future events. Thank you so much! read more

We had our Ground Breaking Ceremony today for a lot of Construction workers and Bar None was AMAZING, Niko, Sahar & Greg were great. Everything was set up nicely and professional and Brigette was Amazing helping me pull this off. Tons of leftovers. Will Definitely use them again...Very highly recommended.. Cheri Collins read more

I honestly can't put into words how incredible Bar None was to work with but I will give it my best shot! Bar None catered our wedding this past Saturday Sep 21st and people could not stop talking about how absolutely amazing the food was. We heard "best wedding food of my life" over about 20 times at least, and it was genuine! But... a great deal of planning came into play before the wedding and they were nothing but helpful and amazing throughout this entire process as well. First off, Brigette was by far the most prompt and professional communicator I have ever dealt with in my life. She responded to emails lightning fast and immediately put my mind at ease about all the details. Then, Niko took the time to come do a site visit to make sure it was feasible to bring the chuckwagon to the private residence where our wedding took place-- and he was a ROCKSTAR to make it work, despite quite a few environmental hurdles. We spoke to many caterers to see who would be the right fit and it truly was no competition. From the way they handled business, to carrying everything out the day of, they MADE our wedding and we will be talking about it for the rest of our lives! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Bar None!! People look no further, they are who you want to cater your event!! read more

Tremendous communication and service, amazing food! Signtech had Bar None Barbecue Catering out for our company luncheon just this past Friday, 2/1/19. From the initial communication with Brigette deciding menu and pricing via email correspondence, to Nico and staff arriving on time to set up and prepare the food, to the food being served on our employees' plates, the entire experience was phenomenal! Greg was also very accommodating when we had to deal with a little weather issue in our normally sunny SoCal! Nico and his crew were punctual and very courteous! I highly recommend them for your group events! Oh yeah, in case I didn't emphasize it, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! read more

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Just used Bar None BBQ for my son's Bar Mitzvah. Here is where they shine: Grilling the food outside on the chuck wagon is awesome! The tri-tip was cooked perfectly and was delicious The staff was super friendly and helpful- A+ here The buffet they set up was stunning, really really classy and beautiful They were on time, clean, and packaged up my leftovers nicely The owner cared deeply about customer satisfaction. Although I initially had a few issues with some of the food served, Bar None was quick to address them and compensate me back for the portion I wasn't happy with. They also took to heart my suggestions to improve things like their salad and veggies, and I know next time it will be even better. In my book, it's ok to have mistakes, it's how you handle them that shows character. Bar None handled it great and I would not hesitate to order with them again. I MUST get those ribs next time though... read more

The company I worked for had a barbeque catered by Bar None- I don't recall when (this review is LONG overdue, sorry) The barbeque was yummy and I loved their potato salad. They even had chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Cute girls cooked (I believe the caterer's name is Chrissy) and prepared our food...I had pix, but my laptop got stolen before I was able to upload them. Highly recommended :) read more

When you make the decision to have something new become part of your body, you must consider very carefully, whether you consider your body a temple, a challenge or a bottomless pit. After due consideration and sampling, sampling, sampling, ... I am in considerable danger of having the fare from Bar None Barbecue become a major percentage of my body. It is really hard to not pork up big time when they are the caterer. Everything I've tried was memorable. I have had the great fortune of attending three of their events. Two weddings and a funeral believe it or not. Like most people, I have attended copious catered events that usually range from so-so to forgettable. Bar None is in a very different league from those other clowns. You never get the impression that the person preparing your food was waxing cars last week. Every one of their staff I've encountered were competent, professional, knowledgeable, fun loving with a real passion for what they do. It's worth having an event solely for their food. They are certainly the best catering company I've ever come across, Bar None. read more

We hired Bar None BBQ for my nephew's graduation party. It was at a house and they offered to do a site inspection beforehand to ensure everything would run smoothly. Nick was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I don't know that I've worked with a company that has been so quick to respond or have the kind of attention to detail that you need when trying to plan a party. So on to the food - AMAZING! They cooked the tritip and chicken on the chuckwagon bbq they bring. You can imagine the smell as soon as the fire is started. The food and staff exceeded expectations and everyone raved about the food. It was a fantastic party and we are already planning our next party with them. Highly recommended! read more

I had to go down to San Diego for a Company meeting. The event was catered by Bar None. This is actually the second time they have catered this event I just didn't write a review after the first time but after two home runs in a row a review was needed. The staff is awesome! The guy working the grill was both professional as well as hilarious and very well spoken. The food was top notch. I highly recommend the Tri-Tip option. The potato salad was to die for. Keep it up Bar None! I am looking forward to next years meeting. Steve read more

Bar None was a vital part of helping to make my company picnic (the first one ever) a success and set the bar for future company events. Each team member was professional and went out of their way to help and accommodate all special requests and answer questions we had. They beat all of the quotes from other similar companies and we feel lucky we found them. The owner even showed up to our event just to check in and make sure things went smoothly! TOP NOTCH! The food! Where to start? The food was delicious - everything from the chips and salsa to veggie portobello mushroom burgers, trip tip, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken and all the sides and fixins...homemade cookies and watermelon for dessert - yes please! Seriously yummy! We had a Western-themed picnic and our wild west cowboy wrangled all the kids and adults together for great games, fun prizes, and was authentic from head to toe. When the evenr was over and the western accent stopped - to our surprise - a British accent - and it was real! The guy was great and our picnic would not have been the same without him. Bar None were rock stars from our first contact with them. Skip the others and go with Bar None if you want your event to go smoothly from the first stage in planning to the execution of the event. We will definitely use them again! read more

I was fortunate enough to part in a recent Bar None Barbecue event, and wow was I amazed by the food. Often times is easy to rate restaurants highly because of their ambiance as opposed to the food. But when it comes to Bar None Barbecue Catering this 5-star rating is all about the food. I had Ribs, Tri-Tip Steak, a Burger, beans, corn, and rolls, and everything was top notch. The Ribs were perfectly cooked and melted off the bone into my mouth. I would highly recommend this catering company if you want great food and lots of it. I was sold on the barbecue alone, but I must say they also did a phenomenal job with presentation as well. read more

I had Bar None BBQ for our wedding a couple of weeks ago, and I was so grateful for their hard work, attention to detail and service. Not to mention their delicious food! We worked with Mary Baumer, who is the representative and point of contact for your catering needs.. and also a Godsend. She helped in every way you wouldn't even know, from alcohol to rental quotes. She showed up to the venue on more than one occasion to ensure that Bar None knew where to set up. Mary always kept lines of communication open, answering emails and phone calls promptly. We were able to customize the menu we chose, and it was at a very reasonable price (if you haven't figured it out by now, I'm a frugal yelper). We tried out the food at a tasting event they had, and we knew it fit the theme of what we wanted (backyard-style wedding). On game day, the poor staff was cooking on the (very aesthetically pleasing) chuck wagon in the hot sun! But they do so fabulously, because the food was delicious. At the end, they put the food in containers and left them on a table for us. Bar None BBQ is highly recommended for their ease of business and their tasty food! read more

YES YES YES YES!! We plan to have them cater for our going away if that happens... stupid hiring freeze! Any who. They are awesome! Late review but still worth it I think. My dude and I got married in October 2015. From the beginning, it was a wonderful experience with only a minor issue. My partner and I had a very small budget since we paid for our wedding and reception ourselves. After looking at numerous BBQ places, we decided on Bar None because of the price and menu options without even trying the food. Since they are a catering only company, we couldn't just stop by the restaurant like all of the other places we looked at. We were told that there would potentially be a tasting a couple month after we booked them, but it actually didn't happen. We just prayed it would turn out great since the reviews were pretty awesome along with the photos. The first person I spoke with (and I am sorry I can't recall his name. He was a recent graduate from SDSU. Go Aztecs!) was wonderful and answered all of my questions. He sent us a quote that same day for our 120 or so wedding guests. The price was super reasonable, especially when you think about what it covered! As long as you use their plates and what not, they clean everything up. We didn't want all of the fancy stuff anyways so this was perfect. It wouldn't be a BBQ without paper plates right?! About a week after speaking with him, our point of contact changed because the first had to fly home for family. Side note, I hope everything is good now! The second person was pleasant also but not as organized or "in tune." I had to send her the contract twice because she said she never got it as well as the payment forms. In the end it was fine. The day of our wedding came and everything went smoothly....minus some of our table clothes being thrown away by accident. Unrelated to Bar None btw. Hahaha Our reception was inside so all of the food had to be brought in which was fine and actually turned out fantastic. As our family and friends walked up to the venue, you could smell the BBQ and see the smoke from their grill. It truly felt like a backyard cookout. Just pure gold! Our mouths watered in anticipation. We still had not tried the food yet so we got a bit excited. Before we could even start eating, we ran out of cups! Since we were on a budget, we only bought a certain amount of cups in hopes our people would save them. NOPE! Our family and friends are jerks...just kidding. Bar None came to our rescue! The owner had a bunch of extra cups in his truck and said we could have them. Oh my word!! I couldn't thank him enough. No questions asked, he just said we could have them. After the cup crisis was fixed, it was time to eat. The owner and his staff were so sweet and kind. We need more people like them in the world. They even brought my dude and I our food without being asked. I guess our bridal party dropped the ball hahaha. Either way, just wonderful. Finally it was time to eat and oh my goodness! The food was amazing. It has been over a year and people still tell us how great it was. The brisket was on point! Everything was really. They cooked, served, saved the day with cups, and cleaned up. I really can't fully express how amazing Bar None is. Just try it for yourselves! You will not be disappointed. Thank you!! Hopefully we can see you again in the future. read more

I don't even know where to begin to describe how amazing Bar None is!! I found them online while searching for a caterer for my wedding in Encinitas. All my communication was with Brigette, who is so easy to work with! I changed things a lot and she was always more than willing to work with me. I ended up planning 3 different appetizers, extra beverages, extra desserts, and dinner. Dinner included tri-tip, chicken, garden salad, condiment bar, garden burgers, potato salad, bbq beans, chips and salsa, garlic bread, and bbq sauce. OMG!! It was amazing!! Even being the bride, I made a point to sit down and eat. And over a month later we're still getting compliments on the food! As for the event, they did a wonderful job working out the space they had. The set-up was easy, the chuck-wagon was top notch, and the people working that day were super professional and one of the nicest groups I have worked with! They even helped us cut the cake! You would never go wrong with hiring them to cater!! read more

Bar None Barbecue Catering - Bar None at our wedding! - Caterers Near Me - San Diego, California

Just had Bar None out to cater our annual Safety BBQ day here at work. About 75 hungry construction workers. Excellent service start to finish! They made the entire process so easy I did not stress at all. Gino in particular gave us the 5 star treatment. The food was fantastic! I have gotten nothing but positive feedback from the employees here, and that makes me very happy! We ordered enough for leftovers and I for one am excited to eat my Bar None Barbecue dinner tonight. I recommend them for any catering event! read more

I don't usually have time to write reviews, but I am making time to write one for Bar None BBQ. They catered our school fundraising event last Sat and EVERYONE raved about them from start to finish. Our Event Coordinator shared that Gino and the staff were very responsive, helpful and most generous from the beginning to the end. The guests could not stop gushing over the food and the staff and their most welcomed customer service. Thank you, Gino and your staff, for helping elevate our event to an even more fabulous level with your delicious food and attention. We hope to work with you again. PS Their cornbread was the best ever!!!! read more

Bar None BBQ made my wedding day so special! Brigette, my main point of contact, was so easy to work with the entire time. I truly appreciated her prompt and informative emails. Brigette ended up corresponding directly with my wedding venue to sort out many of the details, which was great! Niko and the other BBQers arrived early and were very friendly and professional. Overall, Bar None BBQ was so great to work with, and the food was amazing! Thanks again for everything Bar None BBQ!!! Our wedding day was perfect, and you and your team largely contributed to that :) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Bar None BBQ! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Bar None BBQ. From the very first conversation all the way through my wedding I received 5 star service. The food was amazing, the service was beyond amazing!! My wedding was about 80 people, and the service was so good, there was no wait, food was hot, meat was tender!! The list goes on! Anyone looking for a great catering company, I highly recommend Bar None BBQ. Thank you all for making my wedding day so special!! read more

Great food!!! These guys know their BBQ. We used them for a family & friends reunion and LOVED the food! The staff was great- polite, friendly and professional. Everything was on time and there were no unexpected issues or problems- went off without a hitch. I had been to a company picnic catered by Bare None BBQ a few years back and always remembered how good their food was--- its still just as good!! I'd recommend them to anyone who's looking for a casual, high quality experience from a catering company. They were easy to work with and very willing to work with our needs. Great for large gatherings or company parties. I'm not too sure what their max/min party sizes are, but both they worked out perfectly for our reunion with about 120 people. I had A LOT of people coming up to me after commenting on how good the food was- always a good feeling after you put so much planning into an event. Thanks Bar None Barbecue!!! read more

Excellent service and excellent food. Bar None Barbecue was recommended to us by the owner of our wedding venue in San Diego and she was absolutely right to point us in their direction. Their coordinator, Mary Baumer, was kind, professional, and quick to respond to emails and answer questions. She even showed up to our venue the week before with the wedding with the rentals' vendor so that setup could be effortless and appropriately coordinated. Every year they hold a free annual tasting event of their most popular dishes and the timing worked out perfectly for my husband-to-be and I to attend. We were sold by the end of our lunch. Their tri-tip is most delicious. Their prices are more than reasonable and we customized the menu based on our favorite foods they offered. On our wedding day, several of our guests made special mention how tasty the whole meal was, and we knew we made the right choice. At the end of the night, they packed up all the leftovers and, after consulting with us first, ended up donating the food to a local homeless shelter. Can't beat flavorful barbeque cooked right there on site on a beautiful summer evening. read more

We hired Bar None for our son's "dol" (Korean first bday). Since our son was born on the year of the horse we did a "country western" theme and what could be more fitting that BBQ? Bar None was fantastic. Greg, Niko and the rest of the staff were a pleasure to work with. Extremely professional and nice. They were all very easy to work with, great communicators and very professional. They made the entire process "trouble free". I just picked the menu, gave them my counts, and they took care of EVERYTHING else. I did not have to worry one bit about the catering part of the party. We had about 80 people, including kids. Unfortunately we found Bar None after we booked a facility that would not allow a chuck wagon. :( Bar None still came out with everything prepared and the food was hot and o-so good. The guests all loved the food. The tri tip was amazing. Chicken, uber tender and flavorful. They had all their own decor that naturally fit our theme. I can't thank the team at Bar None enough for such a successful event. Everyone left with full and satisfied tummies. Bar None is bar none, the best! read more

This group catered my friend's wedding in San Diego. I didn't know what to expect as it was a backyard wedding and the big BBQs were set up smoking away in the front yard when we arrived. But the whole wedding was laid back and the on site BBQ was perfect. The staff were all really professional and easy going. I liked their attitude and the set up. The food was excellent and I only wished I had eaten more so I could have soaked up more of the alcohol I was about to imbibe. read more

You guys are absolutely hilarious in trying to make it look like I work for or with the other caterer I went with. I work in EMS for the city of San Diego, and have been for the last 11 years. I've never worked in the food business, nor do I ever intend to. I'll gladly prove it for anyone who'd like investigate this. So stop saying I worked for the other guys. Its just a lie and you know it, and you're using that as an excuse to hide behind. The fact of the matter is I did not like the way things were handled so I went with someone else. Simple as that. So suck it up, you got a bad review now be good business owners and move on. Don't write lies about me working for someone and bad mouthing you to ruin your business because that just simply isn't true. And just an fyi Ive been contacted by a few people thanking me for my review. Ive encouraged them to share their experiences with you and hopefully they do. read more

I hired Bar None to cater my husband's 40th birthday party at our home and they were fantastic! Very professional and courteous. All of the staff were engaging, friendly and accommodating to our needs. Their prices were reasonable and they had a variety of menus to choose from. The food was awesome! Niko called prior to the event to firm up any changes; called the day of the event and managed every detail from start to finish. I can't say enough good things about this company! I would definitely hire them again. read more

My company had a party for us employees last week and it was catered by Bar None BBQ. I think this was the 3-4 time I've had their food but the first time for the holiday. They cooked the food with real wood on a big wagon and the meats (tritip and turkey) were amazing. The apple dessert was also a highlight. The decorations on the table were nicely done and the staff members were very polite and happy to be serving us. WOW!!! People in the service industry who actually like serving other people. It's my pet peeve about bad service. So i just want to say Bar None did a great job for us again and I hope we can have them back soon. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. I wish they had a restaurant! read more

The crew at Bar None went above and beyond for our Oct. 4th wedding in Coronado. They knew exactly what to do and how to decorate their set-up to make our venue even more beautiful. They even handled some curve balls thrown at them very well. The best part, the food was the most delicious BBQ I've ever had & our guests keep complimenting us on the dinner. Well done! read more

We hired Bar None to cater our outdoor wedding on October 5 at the Rancho Guajome Adobe in Vista. They had done a few other weddings there before so they knew where to set up and were familiar with their rules. The prices are extremely reasonable and the food was delicious! Our guests loved the food and it was a nice break from traditional wedding food. We had plenty of leftovers and we took that home for a BBQ the next day at my parent's house. I worked with Brigette from the beginning and she was by far one of the best and most professional contacts I have ever worked with! She answers your emails immediately (sometimes within a couple of minutes, even on the weekends) so there was never any stress with working with them. Planning a wedding means coordinating with several vendors at once which can definitely get challenging, but Brigette made it so easy. We are so happy that we chose them and people still talk about how good the food was! Great company! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this food. We just had a wedding over the weekend and there food was sooo good. Never have I been to a wedding where the people would get up to get seconds, and at our wedding almost everyone did. We were going for something that was rustic in atmosphere and the BBQ was the best pick for us. All of the people working for them were awesome and on time with the food. They were so professional and would get back to my mom's emails within the day, which made making decisions much easier. We are definitely going to use them again. read more

We hired Bar None for our 1/18/14 wedding and they were awesome! We worked with Brigette throughout the planning process. You won't find a nicer and more responsive and accommodating person to work with! She dealt with our numerous changes and requests and we are so appreciative of her. As for the food itself - YUM! Everything was great and we loved that the food was prepared onsite in front of our guests. Their pricing was very reasonable and we were able to provide a great variety of food for our guests without breaking the bank. If you are planning a wedding that's not overly formal and just want delicious food that people enjoy eating, you should definitely consider Bar None! read more

Had Bar None BBQ catered my wedding and they did an amazing job. Very easy company to work with and have excellent customer service! I had several guests tell me this was the best wedding food they have ever had! Get the tri tip! read more

I couldn't be more pleased to have hired Bar None to cater my Company Summer Picnic this Saturday. The food was amazing and their staff are very friendly and polite. Everyone was raving about the food, I loved the tri tip and it is so much when it is cooked on site like they do! Bar None you guys are the best! Thank Greg, Brigette, Gino and all Bar None staff for making my company event such a success!!! read more

We hired Bar None BBQ to cater our wedding rehearsal dinner on May 29, 2015. We hosted our rehearsal in East Bonita Cove in Mission Bay. Bar None BBQ was there set up and ready to go before any of our guests arrive. They had done a site visit prior to the event to make sure they knew exactly where they could set up. The set up itself was lovely. The tables were decorated very nicely. Everything was clean and organized and set up in a way that was easy for our guests to move through the lines quickly. All of the staff on site were friendly and very helpful. The food was amazing. We got a lot of great feedback from our guests and personally tried everything they had to offer. All of the food was delicious. I highly recommend the tri tip and roasted corn on the cob. read more