We made reservations for a birthday dinner and were seated in what was nearly an empty dining room, right next to another couple. That initially seemed fine, but things quickly took an uncomfortable turn. Shortly after sitting down, I felt something on my shoulder and realized it was a small dog licking me. The woman at the neighboring table--who appeared intoxicated--began engaging us in loud conversations about politics and religion. While my wife and kids tried to brush it off, the situation escalated as she repeatedly interrupted our meal despite her husband's attempts to get her to stop. At one point, she actually sat down at our table, continuing her behavior. While holding her dog, the dog reached over and started eating food directly off my daughter's plate--her ribs and cornbread. The woman laughed it off, which was incredibly frustrating. Although our server was otherwise kind, the situation didn't seem to be taken seriously, possibly because the couple were regulars. Eventually, I had to firmly tell her we wanted to eat in peace before she finally left us alone. I don't understand why dogs are allowed in the indoor dining area when there is outdoor seating available, or why someone who was clearly intoxicated continued to be served alcohol. This felt like a situation that management should have addressed much sooner. We spent $200 on what was meant to be a special family celebration, and while the food we were able to eat was good, the overall experience was completely overshadowed by what happened. read more

Haven't been back in a while, but this place never disappoints! We started with quick drinks and hush puppies for happy hour before dinner; prices were not bad, but not as much selection for food if you're not planning on staying for a full meal. There were 8 of us (we'll, 7 1/2 since one was a toddler), but we decided on the Party Tray for 10 since it's seemed to be a better deal all around for everyone to try a lot of different things. I personally had the Dinosaur Beef Rib (NOT part of the tray), and it was delish! The rest of the tray was very much Texas-style: from the brisket to the pulled pork to he rib tips to the pork ribs and the sausage links and the chicken, everything was great! Sides were generous and came with corn bread which, although most people like it (crumbly), my personal preference is for more moist corn bread. Generous portions of both spicy and not spicy bbq sauce on the side...everyone walked away stuffed, and there was still plenty left to take home! Travis helped at the bar and he was friendly and attentive. Katie helped us at our table and she was attentive and friendly and quick as well, even for a large-ish party that included a child. Love the interior with barn-type tables, very modern Texas. The whole place isn't too large, so I can see how it an easily get crowded some nights. We were there at on a Wednesday night, and it was only about half full. Note that there is no parking on La Brea from 4-7 pm, so you may have to drive around the block for a spot. read more

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Parking here is a bit of a hassle. Came on a Sunday afternoon with a party of 3 and had no reservations. We got seated within 15 mins. Our server explained the serving sizes to us and we ordered a little of almost everything on the menu. The brisket, Chicken, and pork ribs with a side of man n cheese, corn bread, and more. This place was delicious. We will most definitely be coming back. read more

Bludso's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stopped by for the Dine LA special and enjoyed a solid lunch. Staff was super nice and constantly checked in with me as well. For the $25 lunch plate, you get two meats, two sides and cornbread. For the meats I chose Brisket and Pork ribs. The brisket was a bit dry but had a great smoke ring. The flavor was there from the delicious rub. The sauces weren't necessarily needed but added a nice texture balance. The pork rib was definitely my favorite though, great rub flavoring and the meat was firm but so tender. For the sides I chose the Mac and cheese which was creamy, cheesy, and so good. The coleslaw on the other hand was bland and too liquidy. And the Cornbread is probably the best I've had in Los Angeles. It was moist, spongey, flavorful, and paired well with the butter. read more

Bludso's BBQ - Dine LA lunch special: brisket, pork ribs, cornbread, Mac & cheese, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had reservations at another restaurant for 11am, but they had a mishap. We quickly made reservations at this location and they were very accommodating for our group of 13. First time at this restaurant that was very clean inside and storefront clean outside. We had a great time with ALL the servers who were very professional in what they did. Paige was the one that took are orders, constantly checking on us if we needed anything. She and the team made sure everyone was taken care of. Staff were kind, humor, respectful, and service was excellent. We doubled ordered the Party Tray that was fully loaded with 5 different meats and all the trimmings. And that wasn't good enough we had their desserts too!!! I ordered a Blackberry Mojito it was so delicious I forgot to take a picture. We will be back. Thank you read more

First time trying the infamous Bludso. Metered Street parking only. Some free residential parkings is available nearby. Nice texas style ranch ambiance with lots of LA memorabilia, photos. Brock is our server. Great service. Gave us both spicy and regular sauce. Like the spicy and sweet version better. We ordered the tray. More cost effective and able to try most of the item on the menu. Love most of them. The BBQ is dry rub. So, the meat kind on dry side. Same with Hot link. Left too long in the oven? Not sure because of the tray menu. Saw other tables come with more juicy BBQ and Hot link. Individual menu is by lbs. All the sides are tasty and yummy. The Cornbread crumbled in your mouth. The meal do hit the spot and tummy. Tray combo is for 10 people. We are party of 7 chowed them all. I can see why it's a hit and miss for some. They need to stay consistent with the food quality. read more

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Saw Bludso's on a Reel, so as Texans visiting our kid at USC, we felt duty bound to check out Bludso's. As any Southern will tell you, sweet tea on menu, is unheard of in Los Angeles. Bludso's sweet tea and Arnold Palmer drinks did not disappoint! We had brisket, dinosaur rib, and pork ribs with slaw, baked beans, collards, mac & cheese, and fried okra. We closed out the meal with banana pudding. Inside of the restaurant is pure Texas BBQ joint complete with family photos. Service was quick, attentive, and highly efficient. The house made ranch with the hand dipped okra was perfectly seasoned, crispy goodness. The both bbq sauces have a secret ingredient that we couldn't identify, but loved very much. We deemed the mac & cheese to be food for the gods. The baked beans were packed with burnt ends. The slaw was very fresh, less sweet than Texas slaw, but still very tasty. The only let down was the under cooked collards that lacked seasoning. The banana pudding had a rich mousse consistency, not particularly Southern, but darn tasty. Bludso's brisket was tender and juicy. However, it lack a real bark or a deep smokey flavor expected in Texas brisket. May be regional difference, but the brisket was sliced lunch meat thin. Bludso's pork ribs were fragrant with a mustardy dry rub. Unlike Texas pork ribs, Bludso's pork ribs weren't fall off the bone tender. The star of the meal was the dinosaur rib. The meat was delicious. The rich smokey flavor was sealed in by the thick outside bark. In a BBQ desert, Bludso's is an oasis of almost Texas BBQ. read more

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I got 5 rib tips and 2 celery sticks for $15... Food portions are not what they used to be... sad. read more

Bludso's BBQ - 5 rib tips 2 celery sticks for $15... - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Rib tips I can eat a lbs of these!!! Pass on the fatty brisket and pork ribs. The food was not warm kind of cold if you will. The meat is not juicy just dry and boring. Won't be coming back here. But service with Jose was fantastic read more

We just tried this place last week and was very disappointed. We ordered pork ribs, chicken wings, rib tips and pulled pork.. all the meat tastes similar and was very dry hard. Kinda reminds me of beef jerky. Also on the expensive side too. Our side items didn't taste good either. Collard greens had no flavor at all. The mac and cheese had plastic in the middle.. read more

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2.5 at best. Very disappointing. For $43 I can forgive the portion sizes due to inflation, but not the quality. The ribs were dry & SO SALTY. The exterior was hard like jerky with minimal meat amongst the fat on the inside. Farrrr from falling off the bone. The bbq sauce on the side was good & helped mask the saltiness. That was the only saving grace. The mac & cheese had good flavor but heavy handed on the flour. The roux had the texture of powdery mashed potatoes, and this is coming from someone who actually prefers a "cakier" mac & cheese. The baked beans were more like bean soup, wayyy more liquid that beans. The cornbread and collard greens were decent to good, 7.5- 8 out of 10. Overall this was a waste of money! For the quality received, this was worth half the $43 I paid (not including the tip for delivery smh). Hate wasting money like this in today's economy! read more

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Had a date day with my husband last Sunday.. the waiter who was very nice and attentive recommended the platter which is $45 .. he said it could feed two people but my husband wanted the Dino rib so I just got the platter... well... the platter was suppose to be a 1/4 pound of each meat... they gave me one thin piece of brisket and one rib tip they cut out in five slivers... No way could two adults share...how disappointing.. rib tip was hard and the brisket was really tender just tasteless.. my sides were cold slaw and greens which was just ok ... the sweet butter was the best thing on the plate... I didn't complain because that's not what I do ... To Mr. Bludso you might need to be there more read more

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I order BLUDSO'S BBQ for dinner and here is my take. Uber eats took about 35-45 min to deliver. Food was cold luke warm at best everything had to be reheated. Bbq was tender the sauce didn't really enhance the meat. Bbq sauce was cold as well most places I've been too serve Bbq sauce warm or at least room temperature. The side I had were a green salad that looked pretty sad and a slice of key lime pie that tasted like it was not fresh. The collard greens and macaroni and cheese were delish. The Dino rib was tender. Let's talk about portion size for $36 I ordered the 2 meats 2 sides I only received 1 piece of brisket and 1 piece of lean brisket and two small containers or Mac and cheese and collard greens. As you can see in the pictures below there is multiple slices of meats which is what I was expecting and didn't receive anything close to that. False Advertisement!!! Bludsoe sadly has gone downhill I've been to the original location and this was by far the worse experience I've had thus far. read more

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Excellent BBQ! I visited Bludso's during DineLA. I ordered the limited-time only lunch tray with brisket and pork ribs, cornbread with honey butter, collard greens, and potato salad. I'm very picky with brisket, and this was the best I've ever had! The pork ribs were good, but definitely needed bbq sauce. The potato salad was terrific. The cornbread was good; a perfect amount of dryness to absorb the meat juices and a touch of sweetness. The collard greens were good, too, with large chunks of meat. Service was outstanding! Staff is fast and works hard. Ambiance is exactly what you expect with Southern picnic vibes. read more

Bludso's BBQ - Dine LA lunch tray with brisket, pork ribs, corn bread, collard greens, and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First, let me say I lived in Texas for a bit and so am SERIOUS about my bbq. Bludso's exceeded my expectations! The staff were welcoming and patient as we ordered our food for takeout. They made recommendations and even showed us the desserts so we could decide if we wanted them. 10/10 for service! Just a heads up, this is not cafeteria style like some other bbq spots. They don't slice the meat in front of you. Instead you can dine in and order like a typical restaurant experience or order for takeout. We ordered brisket, jumbo smoked chicken wings, cornbread with honey butter, pickles, and Arnold Palmers. Everything was so good! The brisket was flavorful and tender. The jumbo wings with hot bbq were moist and huge! The hot bbq sauce isn't too spicy for those worried about spice. I'm a wimp when it comes to spice and it was the perfect amount for me. I was not expecting to enjoy the cornbread as much as I did, but that honey butter was heavenly! The Arnold Palmer's were a great addition as were the house made pickles. I will say, an extra $2 for the pickles was a little unexpected. Usually they are free with your meal at other bbq places I frequent. I wouldn't say you receive $2 worth of pickles either, but I can't have bbq without them so I was willing to pay the price! Overall - a 5 star experience. When I'm in town again I will be back! read more

Bludso's BBQ - Outside! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've had this place on my list for quite some time and finally got to check it out! It's one of those places where you gotta go with at least 3 people so you can order different items. The owner walked around to make sure guest were happy and I'm a little sad I didn't say hello bc afterwards I realized he's on the Netflix BBQ show I watched recently! Anyhow, the food is amazing! My fav were the ribs and Mac n cheese! The vibe of the place is chill so wear your stretchy pants and prepare to feast! read more

Bludso's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great BBQ in Hollywood! We hit this spot around 4pm being our first time there we paid 10$ to park across the street, we were seated right away. Our server was nice and it's a family friendly environment. There is also a bar which we did not use. We're told that you can park in the neighbourhood if needed. Food was really delicious with a casual atmosphere. read more

Barbecue in California seems to be increasing in popularity every year. When visiting Los Angeles California and craving BBQ, my #1 go to spot, without question, is Bludso's BBQ. A James Beard Award Winning Pit Master and Co-host of barbecue showdown (On Netflix), Kevin Bludsos, serves up an array of delectable and mouthwatering trays of deliciousness. I ordered the Pork Ribs, Brisket, 1/2 chicken, collard greens, fried okra and Cornbread. The ribs were cooked absolutely to perfection as was the brisket and chicken. The flavors were amazing and the meat was plentiful on each rib bone. All the meats come with homemade BBQ sauce but they're great by themselves. When asked how he cooks his meats Kevin responds, " Low and slow like a 64." In essences, time equals perfection. I've dined at Bludso's numerous times. And on each and every occasion the flavor and quality of the meat has remained the same, outstanding. I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge my server, Katie, She was wonderful. It's evident she truly loves working at the restaurant, which, definitely has a family vibe. She really understand the importance of treating customers well. The wait time for a table can be a while but trust me, it's well worth the wait. I've eaten BBQ all my life at a myriad of businesses across this country and Bludso's remains supreme. It has set the bar for other BBQ spots to follow suit and aspire to. read more

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BBQ is excellent. Service was top notch. Everything was perfectly cooked. Chicken is underrated, highly recommended having it. All the sides were great. I would recommend Bludso's BBQ to all. Thank you. read more

Bludso's BBQ - Bludso's Tray. Plus sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Great BBQ and delicious sides!!! The service is A-1 and the ambiance is a cool vibe and casual! Great place if you're looking for great BBQ! Give them a try!!! Happy Yelping! read more

Delicious, quick, satisfying. Great staff, music, FUN. Recommended by a local-won't return to L.A. without getting more. read more

The service was amazing, the servers were amazing. The food came really fast. The chicken was good but could use more sauce the fries were well seasoned. The brisket areas tender. Best cornbread I had read more

Bludso's BBQ - smoked chicken wings and seasoned fries - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing bbq food. Even the sides of mac and cheese and cornbread were delicious. The weekend prices are much more expensive than their weekday menu and everything is ordered a la carte so it's not cheap to dine her. But good meat isn't cheap. My only con was the cole slaw was bland and the seats were a bit sticky. But excellent experience! read more

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I've heard about Bludso's seems like for all my life but never tried it. There has been a lot of good Texas BBQ in LA with Woody's, Phillip's and Mr Jim's being the staples I knew. After seeing Bludso's on all of the TV shows and other places I'm glad I finally got to try it. They call the way they cut the rib the "Compton cut" but it's the same cut that all of the LA BBQ places seem to use and I didn't know others did it differently until I ventured out. The BBQ was definitely top kitchen as I expected. I didn't expect the sides to be so good. I tried the ribs, brisket and chicken all 5/5. I also tried the Mac & cheese, greens, potato salad and they were all smackin'! I like the potato salad with the potato chopped really thin with the mustard and pickle taste. The greens had the right amount of vinegar. The Mac and cheese had many cheeses and was creamy. Of course everyone has their own opinion on what each do these should taste like but this was the premiere take on LA BBQ in my opinion. You did your thing sir. It was super busy when I went so we gone let them slide on the service and the ambiance lol. read more

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Completely starving today after a long day touring some museums in LA, BBQ sounded like the perfect option so decided to try out Bludso's! We came a bit after the normal lunch out - service was quick and the server made some great recommendations. When the food came out the portions were a bit small for the price paid, but over all everything was completely flavorful! The location and inside was absolutely fitting the vibe! Certainly would come back! Hard to come across BBQ that's worth it out in So Cal! read more

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If you are going to order from location on Saticoy I would suggest to order before so the pickup is smooth. Service friendly and food good. My 1 suggestion would be to invest in a small bench so customer don't have to just stand there while waiting read more

I love their Dino Beef Ribs here, they are a must order! It's huge and super tender. Also recommend getting the pork ribs, coleslaw, cornbread, and brisket. My family loved everything here and I'd come back again. Shout out to Kimmy our waitress! She was super nice and friendly and gave us great recommendations. Ambiance is casual and great for groups. There's outdoor seating too. read more

I ordered pick up, we got $75 worth of food. It was mid. Which was a little disappointing. Spending that much money for only 2 people's dinner is kinda crazy. And it wasn't a lot of food either. 1/2 lb pulled pork, sides of Mac and cheese, beans, potato salad, corn bread. Cornbread and honey butter were the highlights of the night. Overall: food was okay, price was crazy. Not running back. Maybe eating in house is the move. read more

This Hollywood area BBQ joint isn't bad. Hard to get to, yes. Hard to find parking, yes. But once inside, it's all good. The inside is nice with open space seating and a long bar on the left side. The TV monitors make for a great place to watch sports. I came for lunch, so I got the Lunch Plate Special for $25.00. My two choice of meats were beef brisket and pulled pork. My two small sides were coleslaw and collard greens. I splurged and got the loaded fries with brisket for $16.00, too. The service was great. The pulled pork, not so great. It was dry. The collard greens were wonderful. The brisket wasn't bad. The loaded fires with brisket was my favorite. Delicious. I should just order that only next time. You'll be full in no time. read more

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Cute little bbq spot! All bench seating with a bar down the entire side of the left side with bar seating. The service was top tier! We did have an issue with the food and the manager on the floor took great care of us which honestly gave this review 5 stars. Our server was very friendly too. Everything is ala carte here, the server did let us know which we appreciated. No complaints here! (: read more

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this is the best bbq i have had in la so far. the meat was succulent and the sauces were great. the sides were packed with flavor and i loved the bread. it's a bit pricey but you will be more than stuffed from this heavy, rich meal so come prepared. read more

I love BBQ, and without a doubt, this was the best BBQ I've ever had- yea, I said that and mean it. Most places over or under cook the ribs. This was exactly done right. We ordered almost every side, and there was nothing left to take home. Coming from N. Cal I've wanted to go there for a few years, and everyone in our party was thrilled we finally made it. Believe me, it's worth it- read more

Bludso's BBQ - It just arrived! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bludso's is always solid. Good food, quick service, and great atmosphere. Most recent time we got the rib tips, mac n cheese, and loaded fries. The mac n cheese was cool and everything else was great! There are sometimes parking issues, but we usually just go around to the next block. If you're in the area, I highly recommend! read more

Bludso's is amazing! I will never Not come here!! Service is always great and the food is always insane! read more

Having seen this place on tik tok and making it a point to make sure I tried it when I was in LA, it was bound to disappoint, but it didn't. I don't know that I've ever went to a BBQ spot for a sit down dinner but this place has a great vibe that most BBQ spots don't have. I also don't recall a BBQ place that has waiter service. So onto the food. We arrived at 7PM so my concern was that the meat may be dry from sitting all day. But nooo food was fresh and meats were juicy and tender. I had chicken, brisket and ribs with beans and greens. My wife had chicken with Texas hot sausage with beans and mac and cheese. Everything was delicious. Banana pudding was also very good. The only ding I have to give this place is the prices and the parking. It's pretty pricey for a BBQ spot but I have no regrets just probably wouldn't eat there as often if I lived there. Before 7 the parking was tricky so we waited until 7 so we could park right in front. All in all a very solid dining experience. read more

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Best in town!! Highly recommend I had an incredible experience at Bludos BBQ! The food was absolutely delicious -- tender, smoky, and full of flavor. The portions were generous, the sides were just as tasty as the main dishes, and everything came out fresh and hot. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. You can tell they put real care into both the food and the service. read more

Food was delicious but the portions were tiny. Friendly customer service and a super clean place. Cool atmosphere between the picnic tables and bar. I would def recommend, just wish the portions were bigger because it was yummy read more

I caught up with a friend for lunch, and we were both dying for some BBQ! I'll start off by saying the portions were insane (in a good way). It isn't that often that you get a decent serving size in Los Angeles. As a southern gal, I was impressed! The service was great! Our server was timely! There were a few different items that were sold out, but our server gave some amazing recommendations despite this. The ambiance is very social and lively, so definitely a perfect spot for friends/family! I definitely recommend. L.A. doesn't really seem to have many great BBQ spots, but this one did the trick for me! read more

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Holy smoke. Ordered pork ribs through the grub hub app. Very good, but that banana pudding is the bomb

I had bludso's for the very first time and it was delicious. The service is phenomenal and they make sure they take care of you. The menu was not too pricey. The hot links are hot so be careful but they are delicious. The rib tips were tasty as well. I just with there was more meat and less fat on the brisket that I ordered. The collard greens were cooked with turkey and I appreciated that but they had no seasoning and they tasted very bland will not get them again. Overall the meat is good the sides are ok. The only reason why I couldn't give it 5 stars was the lack of taste in the sides. Everything else was A-1. read more