We originally found this place through my in-laws when we were coming back from winetasting and it does not disappoint. We love the smokehouse platter because it gives us a little bit of everything for up to four people. If you leave here feeling hungry, that's your fault. This place is definitely a hidden gem. They have a beautiful inside dining area and a huge outside dining area. They also have some games too. The customer service is good. Everyone is very nice and kind so far lol. read more

Brody's Restaurant - SMOKEHOUSE PLATTER - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Nice patio seating on the outside with 2 different seating areas. Nice how they split the bar and restaurant side. Burger is a great meal and a great price tbh with prices for burgers now a days. Service is great and the bartenders are super chill. Parking is a different story, kind of spot where you see open. read more

This was a last minute and spontaneous visit to Brody's which I never knew existed until I found it on Yelp of course . We were visiting family and it was Father's Day. It was extremely busy, we had to wait an hour to get our food. We didn't let that bother us since we were all in and committed to try out the food and drinks I read about on yelp.Obviously me writing a review is letting you know IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT!!! Everything about this restaurant was excellent the atmosphere, BBQ, hospitality, plenty of outdoor seating which are both sides of the restaurant also inside (after ordering grab your number and sit wherever there's an open space), clean restrooms , side door bar area which I was able to try another new draft beer I've never had before, this restaurant is for all ages. Check out all my pics that are just random of this great restaurant, also I can't end this without saying a special thank you to Jenny, she was definitely doing everything from serving food to making sure all the customers as myself were happy with their food and service. I let Jenny know that we had an amazing experience everything we ordered and drank was on point! Definitely 10/10 read more

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Loved the pull pork, fries and baked beans! So much flavor and crunch. I recommend getting these three when you go! read more

Brody's Restaurant - Mac n cheese, beans, 1/2 RACK PORK RIBS - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My favorite place in all of Sacramento!! What other place has HH all day ? They have 7$ cocktails ! 5$ beers! 4$ well shots ! The service was friendly and fast the parking lot was full! Don't be discouraged if they sell out, that means there meats are fresh and your getting quality bites! The side door at brody's is amazing . Look at the chalkboards there's specials and secret menu items. Its the perfect place to have a drink or 2 and enjoy quality plates 100/100!! read more

Brody's Restaurant - LEVI'S BURGER - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

The establishment is very clean and very welcoming to come inside. The staff were friendly when ordering and recommended items that we couldn't decide on. We ended up doing a family serving that best fed 4-6 people, got the brisket and ribs. It was very enjoyable. They're near the golf course, Cavanaugh, that I do not like at all but so happy to have attended a wedding because we ended up going to Brody's! read more

Barbeque is one of my favorite cuisines. However, finding good quality BBQ that won't break the bank is a challenge. That's why I'm glad to find Brody's. For proteins, I've tried their tri-tip, pork ribs and sausage. For sides, their Granny apple cole slaw, corn bread, ceasar salad, mac n cheese, cowboy beans and waffle fries were all top notch. I haven't had anything which I didn't like. We especially like to come during happy hour which is 3-6 pm Monday to Friday. It's $5 off their sandwiches, quesadillas and loaded fries. I usually get their tri tip sandwich for $13. Can't beat that! The restaurant has both inside and outside seating in a casual setting. You order at the counter and let them know where you will be seated. They will bring your food out to you. They have large communal tables in their outdoor patios. On some nights, they have live entertainment. Service has been outstanding. During our most recent visits, we were a group of 3 and the food arrived for 2, but the 3rd meal seemed to be taking a while. We flagged down a server to ask about it. It turns out that the wrong table tent number was written down on the order. The server brought the food out and added a huge cookie for the inconvenience. The last time we had dinner, the ribs my friend ordered were a bit dry. We told our server, Elvis, and he switched them out right away. For me, the difference between great vs good service is how a restaurant responds when service doesn't go well. They listened to our concerns and remedied the situation right away. In turn, we'll definitely be repeat customers. read more

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Came here after wine tasting and was pleasantly surprised. Brody's has a bar side to the right and regular dining on the left. They also have outdoor seating on both sides. During the winter it's cover with tents and has space heaters. There's overflow parking across the street. This place can get busy. Pros: food is great. I love their tri tip, corn bread, and Mac and cheese. The family platter is great because you get a sample of all their meats. Cons: due to the limited indoor seating, big groups usually need to sit outside. During the colder months, it's too cold even with the heaters. I'm not a fan of their potato salad. They seasoned the top but the potatoes themselves are bland. read more

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My sentiments for recent reviews of one stars are same. Came on 6/21 at 11:30am, and the food waits were ridiculous. Waiting in line to order took 30 minutes. Then after ordering, takes 1 hour to get your food. The bathrooms were also a mess. No toilet paper. No toilet seat covers. No soap to wash your hands. People yelling at bathroom door, "There's no toilet paper." Then comes the food. Mediocre at best. Ordered the Cubano sandwich that's all plastered at the store. Sandwich was nasty and looked nothing like the fliers. It looked like someone sat on your sandwich. The smoked meat in the sandwich was so dried, you can choke on it when trying to eat it. Ordered 1lb of their half lean and fat brisket. Meat was dry. Drowning the meat in their barbecue sauce did not help either. Waffle fries were good. Candied bacon were good. Mac 'n Cheese. Flavor is lacking. I did happen to see their pork ribs being brought out, and those looked juicy. Ambiance was nice where it has things for kids to do. Bar looked nice. But 1.5 hours of waiting around to order and get some dried out barbecue food, not worth it. read more

Stopped by Brody's and was pleasantly surprised. The food was great, the atmosphere was relaxed, and the prices were very reasonable. They also have a solid beer selection, and the beer was both affordable and really good quality, which is hard to find these days. A big shoutout to Jenn for the outstanding service. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Customer service can make or break an experience, and Jenn definitely made it a great one. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

I am sitting here on Father's Day watching the employees run around like chickens with their heads cut off . Pathetic to wait an hour and 20 minutes for your food . Too much social media exposure and they can't handle it . Their saving grace was that the food was really good and I would come back when it's less busy . PS. Your bathrooms need toilet paper and seat covers read more

We recently checked out Brody's for breakfast and had a great experience. The outdoor seating area is fantastic & would be an awesome spot for a gathering, celebration, or just a relaxing meal with friends and family. The restaurant uses an order-at-the-counter setup, which was quick and easy, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming. We ordered the tri-tip breakfast burrito, bacon omelette, and loaded pulled pork fries, and everything was delicious. The portions were very generous, and we definitely left satisfied. A fun bonus was that kids get a free scoop of ice cream, and it wasn't just a tiny sample, it was a surprisingly generous size! Unfortunately, we had to cut our visit short because our toddler was having a moment, but we enjoyed everything we experienced and will definitely be back. We've already recommended it to several friends and look forward to returning when we can stay a little longer and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

The seating outside is nice to enjoy a cool evening. The food is good, I wish the sides were bigger. They had to substitute some of the food since they didn't have tri tip. The service is ok, they don't come often though to check if you need anything. you have to get up every time and get in line where you order to get a soda refill At least that's what he had to do. No server ever came to ask if we needed a refill. I will go back to try the breakfast menu read more

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We drove thru the area looking for Good BBQ and let me tell you, Brody's is it!!! Thank you staff and Matt the bartender is the best in town!!! read more

Brody's Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

Brody's bbq is a joke, brought my family here on a nice Saturday afternoon thinking we would enjoy some great bbq. Presentation was great but that was it, the pork ribs were so chewy and pale. I wouldn't doubt they boiled them and threw them in the oven. Absolutely no smoke ring or smoke flavor! They came out cold and flavorless. You guys should taste your own food before serving it. Who are you guys trying to fool selling Costco Evergood hot links as in house sausages? Come on do better! And that $55 Dino rib was not cooked all the way, so tough and tasteless. I'm still in shock that you guys are selling this trash. Potato salad was bland like everyone else says and the Mac n cheese was also a joke. $160 down the drain. Only thing there that was good was the iced Vietnamese coffee lol Oh yeah and service was great! Do better guys! read more

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Not too happy with spending $90 for this bland bbq. Greens were barely cooked, no flavor with a spoon full of pulled pork added. The hot links are store bought. The brisket tacos were dry, saved by lime and salt. The pork ribs tasted funny, as if they added tenderizer to the meat. Potato salad was poorly seasoned. I'd love to have my money back on this order. read more

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Food was great! And the bartender, Adi was so attentive and on top of it. I loved the candied bacon, corn bread and pulled pork. Make sure to ask for the spicy BBQ sauce. I will be coming back! read more

Came to Brody's for Father's Day weekend lunch with my wife and son. Ordered the tri-tip for myself, along with the rest of our food. We waited almost an hour for our food...and then my tri-tip never came. Staff said it wasn't on the order even though I heard my wife order it. They said they would turn around and get the rest of the order to us in 10 minutes. Waited another 30 and...nothing. So we just walked away. And won't be back. Happy Father's Day. read more

We tried this spot very randomly and were pleasantly surprised. We had the tri tip sandwich which was great with the spicy BBQ sauce. Fried pickles were awesome! The only negative was that's the breakfast burrito was surprisingly so small for the price we paid. Other than that, service was ok but the vibe of the restaurant was great! I will be returning when they have live music :) read more

Brody's Restaurant - SMOKEHOUSE BURRITOS, fried pickles and tri tip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

We went here for the first time and it won't be our last time. The BBQ sampler was well worth the money. Hands down best BBQ we have had in the Sacramento Area. The staff was friendly and the to go order was prepared within 10 minutes. All the food was prepared very well and I must say the corn bread was moist and could be eaten as a dessert. They also have a great outdoor dining area that will be great once the weather gets better (we went on rainy day). read more

Brody's Restaurant - The sampler did not disappoint - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

Stopped by again to try the BBQ since my last visit was just for a quick breakfast -- and wow! The Smokehouse Platter and Smoked Chicken Salad were delicious. The brisket was tender, the ribs perfectly smoked, and the cornbread and mac & cheese were amazing comfort sides. It was plenty for our family of four with leftovers to take home. Loved the outdoor seating -- such a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. The service was great too -- courteous and attentive even while the place was busy, which we really appreciated. Didn't get to try the drinks this time, but definitely will on our next visit. Looking forward to coming back this summer with more family and friends! read more

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The service was amazing, really liked the breakfast! My favorite was the Ice coffee! It was perfect time when we got there, it was perfect not to busy around 10am read more

Brody's Restaurant - BREAKFAST OMELETTE - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Craving BBQ, we decided to try a spot I found on Yelp about 30 minutes away and it was absolutely worth the drive. My husband and I planned to share the smokehouse platter, but after we were seated, they let us know they had just run out of ribs (it was super busy, so understandable). They came back with several alternative options, and we ended up choosing two types of wings lemon pepper and BBQ (6 total). Everything was delicious. The pulled pork had so much flavor, my husband loved the sausage, and the tri-tip was smoked perfectly. The wings were packed with flavor, the cornbread was so good, and they even gave us a banana pudding cup to make up for the missing ribs which was a generous and thoughtful touch. Staff were efficient and friendly. The place had a great vibe with a live band and a beautiful evening atmosphere. Despite the rib situation, the service and food made up for it. We'll definitely be making that 30-minute drive again! read more

Amazing customer service and food and great outdoor seating with lots of fun activities! Best part is kid friendly plus the happy hour!! Shout out to the bartender for delicious drinks. 10 out of 10 read more

Lesson learned: if the vibe is "bayou" it's gonna be spicy, peppery, and onions galore. I was sucked in by the huge BBQ sign, and my food was delivered before I clued in to the Cajun bit. That said, once I cleaned up the edges of my Tri-Tip, it was deeeeeelicious. Tender, smoky, flavorful and lean. BBQ sauce was zesty and not spicy hot. The sandwich bun was perfect and toasty. Service was fabulous. I was offered a substitute side dish, but declined because of time. read more

First time here and Jill was/is an amazing server ! Very sweet and easy to talk to. She gave good recommendations regarding the menu and all I can say is everything we had ordered was so good! Props to Jill for the hard work and her kindness :) read more

We were looking for a place to celebrate my sister's birthday and decided on Brody's after hearing so many great things about it. From the moment we arrived, Jenny and Adi took amazing care of us. They were incredibly friendly, took the time to explain the menu, and recommended some of their most popular dishes since we were having a hard time deciding. Every single dish we ordered was absolutely delicious! We also tried a few drinks from the bar, and they were all fantastic. Since I'm pregnant, I asked for a mocktail, and they absolutely nailed it! It was one of the best mocktails I've had. The food, drinks, and outstanding service made for a wonderful experience. Thank you, Jenny and Adi, for making my sister's birthday celebration so special. We'll definitely be back! read more

As always the food is completely amazing. This is the best BBQ restaurant that I go to near Elk Grove. The 1/2 chicken, pulled pork, tri-tip, cowboy beans, Mac n Cheese and especially that cornbread... all so delicious! Make sure to order a delicious refreshing beverage in the bar and ask for Matt ~great customer service! 10/10 on food, service/quality etc!! read more

Awesome food! Awesome staff!! Matt is the best bartender in town!! Family friendly , thank you

Brody's Side Door bar area is great alternative to the restaurant, especially if you are solo or just looking for a more casual pub experience. 4 TVs showing sporting events and a large patio area with outdoor seating and games and stage area with live music on the weekends. It can definitely get busy on weekends and holidays so expect your food to take a little longer during those times but they've got plenty of seating and great drink options to hold you over. Matt, the bar manager, is very attentive and makes everyone feel welcome. P.S. they've got the best drink prices in town and the food is proper! read more

Brody's Restaurant - Brody's Side Door bar drink menu - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

Brody's came through again as usual. We had our monthly birthday lunch and boy was it a great one. What made it special this time was DJ/bartender Jill. She took care of us in the bar area with awesome drinks and fantastic service. Thanks again Jill I should have taken pictures of the food. Next time. The food was on point. I love the bar area. We will be back read more

Brody's Restaurant - DJ Dripping Jill - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

Tiny parking lot might be a good idea to order Togo. We were headed back from Oxnard and had stopped at Harrison Ranch BBQ. Unfortunately there was a 30-40minute wait so we got back on the road. This was the setup for Brody's close to I5 with online ordering made it a good option. I ordered the BBQ platter which comes with 1/2 rack of tender smokey meaty ribs. The fat on the ribs could've been rendered more but no other complaints. The platter also included hot links with some real heat in them. Smokey tender tri tip and the juiciest pulled pork I have ever had. For sides I picked potato salad and coleslaw. The sides are way to small for the 4-6 people the meal is supposed to feed. Overall this is some really tasty BBQ. Looking forward to ordering again. read more

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A friend and I came stopped by Brody's not too long after it opened. We were wanting to try a new BBQ spot and couldn't decide where to go. After seeing different reviews on social media not to mention the food looked amazing we decided Brody's is the place to try out. When I arrived parking was a little difficult to get, but after waiting a few minutes I was able to park. I walked in and you get a menu and you order at the front. We dined in so they gave us a number. We ordered the platter to shared since it a great variety of meats and it also came with 2 sides if I remember correctly and we ordered extra sides. They have both indoor and outdoor seating if you're dining in. The inside is nice and cozy with ample seating as well as plenty of outdoor seating. The meat platter had brisket, sausages, ribs, pulled pork and our sides were cornbread, greens, Mac & cheese, cowboy beans and waffle fries. They are generous with the portions. I'm allergic to potatoes so I didn't try the fries although they looked crispy and delicious. The Mac & cheese was mid at best I would not order it again. The greens were pure perfection I ended up ordering more to go as well was the cornbread is amazing and I did order more of that I go as well. All the meat was delicious, juicy and flavorful. The cowboy beans were fantastic and ordered more to go. I was a big baby that day lol! The staff is great and told us about their brunch. I will definitely come back for that. If you're in the area or just want some delicious food check out Brody's. Thanks for reading and SYOY! read more

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Went on Mother's Day 2026. I think the place is a cool concept (backyard BBQ feel to it). Got a Bloody Mary that wasn't bad. Did not really like the idea of waiting in line to order and get drinks. Especially for the price points. The portions did not really seem to line up with prices much either. I cannot really comment on the taste of the food because there was a mix-up with my order. By the time I realized it, there was a long line inside and the rest of my party was really far along on their meals and we had already waited around 45 minutes for the plates to come out. I did not want them waiting longer. read more

My husband suggested we try place so we decided to go by to try it. Mainly for their Dino ribs because he knows I like beef ribs. I went by a little after lunch so there wasn't many people. We wanted to dine in but unfortunately my 2 year old just fell asleep in the car and we didn't want to wake him and decided to order to go. We ordered online and picked it up. Upon arriving, we noticed they had an outdoor seating which was super cute. Perfect for family with kids who needed to run around, especially on days like the day we went because there was no one there. They had a bar area which was closed at the time and another door to the restaurant. We ordered a Dino rib, half lbs of pork ribs and 4 sides (collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw and cornbread). The Dino rib was huge (even though it doesn't look like it in my photo), it was cooked perfectly, nice and juicy and that smoke flavor just took it a step above. The pork ribs were great too. Flavor wasn't overpowering the meat. I love the texture of both. The sides though, for me I feel like it was lacking a lot of flavor. The collard greens was the best one of the 4 sides we got. Overall, I would again and this time we will definitely dine in instead. read more

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We found this place on TikTok so we were excited to go we love trying new places. We drove from Roseville. We were there at 6pm on a Wednesday. I decided I was going to get the pork ribs and pulled pork. But they were out they only had enough for a half a slab which my friend got. So I ended up getting tri tip and pulled pork and my friend got the half a chicken we got Mac and cheese and greens. The greens to me didnt satisfy the my cravings they were ok definitely needed more flavor. The Mac and cheese was super creamy had a little kick it it it was ok the pulled pork had a sweet flavor to it from the bbq sauce that they put in it. I will say the thing that I actually liked was the cornbread and the spicy bbq sauce that I used to dip my pulled pork in because I don't like sweet the place was quiet not a lot of people. Definitely wasn't what I was expecting but the staff was nice read more

Brody's Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

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If you blink while traveling south on Freeport Boulevard from Oto's Marketplace in Sacramento, you may miss the tiny town of Freeport, population 58 according to the 2020 Census. And a stone's throw away from the Freeport Bridge and the Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course alongside the Sacramento River is some of the tastiest BBQ in the region, at Brody's Restaurant. My cousin will have his birthday in Japan later this month, so I took him out for early birthday at Brody's, which caught our attention on social media. Brody's did not disappoint. We ordered the $69.99 Smokehouse Platter: 1/2 Rack of Pork Ribs, 1/2 lb of Pulled Pork, 1/2 Lb of Tri Tip, two smoked sausages with two sides of your choice. Serves 2 to 4 people. Unfortunately, by the time we got there at 6:30 pm, they were sold out of their coveted pork ribs and slow-cooked brisket. So we substituted the ribs for some tasty chicken wings, half BBQ, half lemon pepper. To soothe my disappointment over missing the ribs and brisket, I ordered their Candied Bacon, and while it may not be the same as the world famous Millionaire's Bacon at the Bay Area's Sweet Maple, it was surely tasty enough for this bacon lover at $5.99 for four pieces -- half the price of Millionaire's Bacon. And Jenny the hostess did her absolute best to find us two sample pork ribs after all. They tasted great with or without their sweet BBQ sauce. (Pro tip: get there or order by 2 pm or they may run out of ribs and brisket). Their wings were also very delicious, the pulled pork mouth-watering and the tri tip quite succulent as well. Most definitely will be back for the slow cooked brisket and full slab of pork ribs (which at $38.99 is a relative bargain compared to a full slab in SF, which could run up to $60!). Don't sleep on Brody's yo. I'll have to make it one of my remote offices and meeting spots. BTW the Smokehouse Platter is much too much for two people, so two people will leave with to-go boxes. Which isn't a bad thing at all. read more

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Excellent BBQ! Pleasant service, especially the hustle from Matt at the front end. Be back for sure. Love the outdoor venue in evening! read more

Brody's Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

Brodys is a great BBQ place on the river.We went on Friday afternoon after white water rafting.We were in a little later so the place wasn't to busy.The crew taking our order was full of great suggestions.The BBQ was solid.We had ribs,pulled pork and tri tip all was really goodand the sausage was out of this world. Sides were solid as well.The mac and cheese had a slight heat to it and the cornbread was delicious. Really nice inside full of places to sit and have outside seating as well. read more

Brody's Restaurant - Ribs,tri tip,smoked sausage and pulled pork.Mac and cheese with corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Service, prices, hospitality, bevs and most importantly, the food, here are all absolutely stellar. Not the best pic, but most def the best fried pickles we've had in a while. Totally spot on, along with the plate we shared of tri tip, mac n cheese, and cowboy beans. This place is a local gem. read more

Brody's Restaurant - Fried Pickles - Barbeque Near Me - Sacramento, California