If you black and in the area this place is....STAMPED The food was 10/10 the owner was walking around and saying what's up to everyone and taking feedback. Also I had so many collard greens at other places and these taste like they sposed to taste. They are SPICY, but the flavor so perfect you gone keep eating no matter how hot they are. Once again, if you a BLACK PERSON in the 4th street area fasho fasho pull up. Hours a lil tough, but the food is worth it. read more

Genuinely the best BBQ i've had in a long time. The Brisket Sandwich and the Mac and Cheese is definitely worth going back for. Really love the outside seating as well. And the customer service provided by Samantha was amazing. If you need a BBQ spot to recommend to everyone, this is the one. read more

Very delicious food we highly recommend to eat there the drinks the food everything is

Can't believe I didn't try this place earlier! The area is mainly an outdoor seating only but there were a many benches and a canopy for the sun. Ordering was quick and the person taking our order was very welcoming and had suggestions to try. We ended up getting the sample set that has 4 meats and 2 sides and it didn't disappoint! Everything was melt in your mouth! I loved the spicy pickled onion and the corn bread as well. The Mac and cheese and potato salad were also great! My favorite meat was the brisket and the burnt ends! The chicken was super crispy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. This sample set is perfect for 2 people. Also, free refills on sodas! (Pepsi products though) I'm looking to coming back and trying the sausage and pulled pork next time! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Sample set! 4 meats and 2 sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Service was great! Samantha was kind and the other server was great in answering questions. The restaurant is cute with picnic tables outside. We ordered the 2 meat, 2 side to go and added another protein and a cornbread muffin - so we could each have one. I loved the Pork Belly Burnt ends and my husband loved the Brisket. The pulled pork was a good as well. We had the Mac n Cheese which was okay- it was a little dry and Cole Slaw. We each had a Cornbread muffin and dang, they were delicious. read more

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My friends and I visited this spot a few weeks back, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! We each tried different items, and I will say, we liked everything on our plates! Especially, the burnt ends, they were crispy and flavorful. I would absolutely recommend!! If you enjoy bbq, this is definitely a spot to visit. read more

Previously, I said the mac & cheese was dry. The owner told me that it had to have been an anomaly cause it's not supposed to be that way. I trusted the process and came back months later and he told zero lies. Not dry at all and so so so so so so good. I got the two meat combo. Pulled pork and tri-tip. Out of this world. That cornbread is something to dream about. The greens are absolutely fantastic. It's kind of insane. read more

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Let me get straight to the point. Excellent BBQ. We tried the brisket sandwich. Brioche bun was light and fluffy. The brisket was incredible. It almost tasted candied a bit. Definite brown sugar caramelization happening. Tender and not too sweet. Side of cole slaw was great. Not drowning in mayo. Light and fresh. The Mac&Cheese was cheesy delicious. Gouda cheese to be exact. My favorite was the brisket chili. Tiny bit of heat but not too much. Great flavor. The banana pudding was....To. Die. For. Wow! Lots of real banana and homemade whip cream. The freshly squeezed lemonade is a Must. Will definitely be back. read more

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We ordered wings, ribs, Mac n cheese, beans, potato salad, cornbread and loved all of it! There are a few picnic tables setup if you want to eat at the restaurant. A bit cramped but works. Counter service and you pick up your own food as well as get your own refills so service doesn't really apply. One pound of ribs runs $34 which may seem a bit pricey but for the quality I'd return for sure. I probably wouldn't eat there again, and take it to go... still a solid choice!! I didn't get a chance to try the brisket... but it was sold out when we arrived so I'll assume it is really good! I will return asap. Enjoy read more

My daughter and I stopped here to pick up dinner after shopping on 4th St. We were so glad to find this place! We were having a hard time deciding what to get so the young woman at the counter gave us a sample of meat. The burnt ends are amazing! We ordered 2 combo plates and two desserts. This place is a walk up counter with ample picnic-style seating under a big canopy. They have a water station next to the counter. We were able to sit and wait for our order which came out promptly. The combo plates were more than enough for 3 people. The meat was so tender and full of flavor. The mac n cheese was creamy. The greens have the slightest kick. Loved the baked beans and corn bread. Everything was delicious. We'll definitely be back again! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Two of the 2 meat & 2 sides combo plates, lemon pound cake, banana pudding. We added 1 extra order of cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

An absolute keeper! My Brothers Keeper BBQ will definitely be my forever bbq spot! Can't miss this spot because there is a huge BBQ smoker in front of the restaurant. Visited on a Sunday afternoon and even though the line was long, the wait is totally worth it! Ordered the combo with 2 meats: ribs and brisket with 2 sides: baked beans with bacon and potato salad, extra corn bread because you can't just have one, and lemonade. The ribs were seasoned perfectly and fell off the bone! The brisket was juicy and flavorful! The potato salad and baked beans hit the spot! Lastly, the corn bread was moist and delicious! The lemonade was fresh and not too sweet, just the way I like it! Love the picnic benches that provided an opportunity for strangers, neighbors, and friends to meet and talk and enjoy the best bbq, weather, and music; all of it brought back memories from good times! Street and neighborhood parking was no problem. We sat next to a couple who had a dog (Ruby) and staff from the Brothers Keeper BBQ gave her a real doggy bone treat! By the looks of it, she enjoyed it! read more

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Great BBQ, but the hidden gem for me was the jalapeños cheddar sausage. Cheesy, meaty with a little spice kick - awesome. Add a brisket sandwich on to that and that was a filling lunch! Next time I'll ask for a sausage sandwich! read more

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Yummmm had been wanting to try this place for so long. We got the 2 meat 2 sides with spare ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, and chili. Spare ribs were the best with the gold bbq sauce. Brisket was good, sides were decent but would love to try their other sides! Will definitely be back. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - 2 meat 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

On a day with nice weather this place is a 5 star causal bbq place. It was a little warm and outdoor seating - so no AC is a miss. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the food. We shared a combo with ribs and brisket. Everything was smoked I think and it provided a flavor and texture I couldn't match at home. The food was served pretty quickly and everybody was pretty helpful. It's Long Beach so street parking - if you look east of the place you might have better luck. The food is a bit pricey but the quality is pretty much worth it. Take out is probably the sweet spot here; however, dining at picnic table wasn't bad. read more

Still consistently amazing bbq. Out to go to and we are lucky to be living across from them. Consistently juicy and perfect smoked. Mac and cheese is crack. Greens got a little kicked to it but flavorful. Surely we will be back for more. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

After bookmarking the pop-up during the quarantine, we finally made it, only this time he has his own spot! Facility: A: This is the old MVP location but much better. Clean and simple. Bathroom to wash hands is conveniently located. - clean covered picnic tables Food: A: Beef Rib - We don't eat pork so we were so glad he had beef. It was flavorful and tender. It was pricey though. The Mac and cheese was so good. Something about the seasoning!!! A+: Service. Everyone was nice and we even got a free sample to try while we waited. We can't wait to go back again, and this will be our go-to bbq spot in Long Beach. read more

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First visit. Everything we tried was very good. Sausage was a little too spicy for me, I love pickled onions and they were marinated with jalapeño and it was a little too spicy too. Beans were fantastic, as was the cornbread. Brisket, ribs, potato salad and mac n cheese were solid!! Disappointed they were out of chili for chili cheese fries, hopefully next time!! Staff was super friendly and patient to new customers with questions. Definitely will return. read more

Add these guys to the great BBQ we have in the LA area; Moo's, Ray's, Bludso's, and now Brother's Keeper. Excellent!

Living one block from here, I was excited to support a local business! The spot is cool, it's the original MVP location in front of the house on 4th street. Street parking only, picnic table seating. FOOD** It wasn't bad food, but not too great by any means either. The Brisket was dense and dry inside. Also a bit too salty. 2.5/5 stars The Mac&Cheese and Potato Salad were 3.5/5 stars Also pretty good but nothing amazing here Sitting here disappointed after paying $39.79 for a one person meal With these premium prices I expected much more Next time I want BBQ I'll be heading to LALC in Seal Beach like usual read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Absolutely amazing BBQ! I previously stopped by after work and everything was sold out. So I came back the next day an hour earlier and got lucky to order what I wanted: ribs, spicy collard greens, baked beans, and corn bread. Everything was absolutely amazing. The ribs were incredibly flavorful. They were tender, smoky, and the top almost tasted like candied meat in a way. Half a pound came out to be two ribs, and since I was so hungry I didn't know if that would be enough, but the ribs had more meat on them than past ribs I've tried. They were absolutely delicious! The spicy greens were fresh and flavorful, and I loved that it had meat in it. The baked beans were delicious with the bacon, though a bit more on the sweeter side which is good depending on how you like your baked beans. And pro tip: definitely don't pass up the corn bread! I need to come back and try all the other menu items. read more

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Mmmmmmm! I don't eat barbecue that often but when I came across the page on Instagram, it looked so good and I always love to eat at these small local businesses. I just move back from the Bay Area to SoCal and I used to live in Long Beach very close to this restaurant, very cool neighborhood! The brisket was so tender, the ribs fell off the bone and to be honest I could eat like 10 corn muffins thank God we only got two they were so delicious! Everything was great. I can't wait to come back here and try some other items. I really wanted the collard greens but we got coleslaw instead, and it was also really good. It's a little bit of a wait obviously because it's so good so maybe get there a little bit earlier right when they open if possible but still wasn't too bad maybe about 25 minutes. Also they have great pink lemonade. Can't wait to go back! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Brisket, pork ribs, macaroni, and cheese, coleslaw, and corn muffins - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Found this place on IG. This was top tier BBQ. The smokiness of the burnt ends and chicken wings remind me of home (Arkansas). You don't really need the sauce but the sauce definitely amplified the flavor. Nothing was dry. Sides were amazing especially the mac n cheese. The greens were really good but I can't handle too much spiciness . Definitely food coma worthy. I found a new spot when I visit for work. Mo was super nice, just a cool guy. Oh and the wait time wasn't long but I did go during the week day before 5pm. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Got a side of Grammy"s Potato Salad and 1 lb of Pork Spareribs. Wow, everything was delicious. The potato salad was creamy and smooth. I think I tasted a little bit of mustard in the potato salad? The rib seasoning was flavorful and well balanced. The meat was tender with good smokiness. The sauce had the right amount of tanginess. Service was very friendly. There was a limited amount of street parking. I opted to park around the corner in the residential area. read more

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All the make up of a good time bound to happen. For starters I heard about Brothers Keeper BBQ by word of mouth. The biggest compliment is for someone you trust to rave about how good food is. The second thing was promising smell in the air. The unmistakable aroma of BBQ, smoke and above all Flavor! Third, it was 2pm in the afternoon and people were walking away with to-go plates, big grins and thanking the workers. And before I could think of a fourth thing the server asked me if she could help me and before I could make up my mind the owner passed me a cup of ice water stating "you look thirsty". You can't make that level of customer service up. So how did it taste?! Ribs - The owner said I wouldn't need any sauce and I appreciate his confidence. Nice smoke ring, beautiful glimmer and well seasoned. No complaints. Brisket- Sliced, well portioned, and yes they were tender. A little too thick of a slice but no issues here. Greens - if you were looking for the scraps of pork I must tell you to look no further. The meat to greens ratios was almost embarrassing. You could literally eat it as a full meal not to mention it had great flavor. A bit too much vinegar but that's just a preference. Mac & Cheese - listen anyone who dares to make a rue and their own cheese sauce is starting off in high regard! Where they lacked in seasoning is ok because you can always add more. The real treat is how well it warmed up the next day! Candied Yams - Good, not great. Throughly cooked, buttery and flavorful. Just not a fan of the cooking method. All the cinnamon floated to the top. Lemonade - It was the healthiest fresh squeezed lemonade i ever had. Unfortunately it was giving Minute Maid. Pickled Onions - they pickle their own onions! It's the little things that make the difference! Pros - Good Food! Great portions! Amazing customer service! Cons - ONLY one BBQ Sauce option and it was basic. I really could have skipped the lemonade. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Ribs Brisket Mac & Cheese Greens Candied Yams - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Friendly, hospitable staff, awesome outdoor vibe with feel-good tunes, accompanied by great bbq and sides! We tried the BBQ Sampler which was perfect for us because we are usually pretty indecisive and want to try a little of everything. We were able to sample the collards prior to committing, which was a great touch. They were on the spicy side, but I really liked them. They were too spicy for the rest of my party, but they are all pretty sensitive to heat. I have some allergies and one of the employees was gracious enough to come out to our table to let me know what ingredients were used and that I could safely enjoy everything our group ordered. I appreciated the table visit and that the front of house staff inquired properly about my allergy concerns. My favorites were the spare ribs and the potato salad. Honorable mention for the burnt ends and the banana pudding. The house-made lemonade was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The mustard dipping sauce was also FIRE. I was happy to accept the offer to take an extra side home when I requested a take out box. The only thing that I think we should have tried was the cornbread and honey butter. I thought it came with the sampler, but I believe we were supposed to add it on. I think the price point for the value of the labor and love that goes into smoking meats was fair. I am looking forward to going back the next time we are on that side of town! read more

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There is no good BBQ spots in Long Beach when bros bbq appear n city n saw ppl post n say it was good we had to try.. I guess that day was a bad day because our meal was not it.. Greens was super spicy (SUPER)!! rib portion was small like you can let a infant have (that small)!!! My chicken was burnt outside but red inside idk if (smoked) leaves blood but yeah.. I ask my ppl from city and they say 4on the like scale vs me I give it a -1& I'm a wing man that hurted to receive that way My brisket tuff -1my honey cornbread if that what you call it Burnttt y u serve it to me that way n your videos show different idk...n was told we will get a refund nope not yet!!!! read more

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This place is amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious! Highly recommend The Mess fries as a sampler to everything they do well. The burnt ends are candy; brisket is mouth watering, baked beans and gouda mac are memorable. Cannot wait to go back! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - The Mess fries - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First time here I ordered beef brisket sandwich with potato salad it was yummy. The bbq was tender had a good taste along with a Pepsi to wash it all down. Met the owner Mo he was very nice told him I would write a review he stated hope it's good I will definitely return soon.. read more

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I don't even have many words for what we orderedb other than, Great food! My partner had two bites and immediately said oh yeah this is good, we'll be back and then mentioned a friend to bring next time. He has NEVER in 10 years said those words lol! He had brisket and gouda Mac n cheese. I had pork belly burnt ends and some gouda mac n cheese + a lil treat: brown honey butter on corn bread. Yum yum and yum! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

So much to say about this place. Cozy Long Beach bbq spot. This place has the best BBQ in Long Beach. Its a must try when in the LBC. The spare ribs fell off the bone and melted in our mouths. The pulled pork wonderfully tender, and brisket yummy. We had the sampler on Sat and went back Sunday for three's company platter. Almost forgot the cornbread, delish!! Everything here is so good you'll be dancing when you taste it!!! The service was amazing as well. Prompt and well mannered with big smiles. read more

Finally there is something happening at the OG MVPs place (3701 East 4th street, Long Beach) . This coming up weekend they are having a pop up bbq (November 15-16,2025). The shop git a beautiful and needed makeover. Looking stylish and even having a restroom. The cool part is that they kept the original arrow sign, just painted it a bit. There is no parking lot, just street parking. Plenty of street parking around the corner, not so much on busy 4th street but the walk is not bad at all. The expectations are high since everyone is being talking about how amazing the bbq is. They even have some trophies displayed at the window. read more

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literally insanely good food all around, brisket is so tender, the burnt ends are so flavorful, mac and cheese, collard greens, chili, cornbread all smack. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE BANANA PUDDING IT IS SO GOOD. will be back. Great service as well. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - burnt ends, mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

I surveyed some folks on Next Door for a local business to support for Juneteenth. Dozens of people recommended Brothers Keeper BBQ, and for good reason. It has a great neighborhood vibe with picnic tables and canopies, sweet tea and lemonade. My husband and I tried the sampler tray. You get four meats and four sides. We tried the barbecued chicken, the brisket, the ribs, and the pulled pork. For sides, we had the collard greens, the baked beans, the chili, and the crunchy coleslaw. It comes with one piece of cornbread, but we ordered a second because there was two of us and I don't share cornbread. Sounds like a lot of food. But perfect for sharing. Everything was absolutely excellent, fall off the bone, slow roasted, smoky goodness. I think my favorite side was the collard greens. Usually when I order it at other restaurants, it's very salty with ham, bacon and/or neckbones. But these collard greens had a spicy/pickled flavor with peppered pizzazz that left my lips sizzling. (Gave my husband a little rattlesnake bite kiss after eating the whole cup.) It's currently a small business that opens at noon and serves until it's all gone. But I'm going to keep my eye on it because it would be awesome for catering. Keep up the fantastic work BK-BBQ!!Definitely going back! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Sampler platter with chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Just enough for two to share. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

They cannot be serious... $30 for two pieces of meat and sample sides?! I ordered the "2 meat, 2 sides" combo for lunch and was genuinely shocked when I removed the foil. It came with exactly one rib and one slice of brisket. The sides? Sampler-sized; just like those tiny plastic cups you receive free samples in at Costco. It was truly disappointing. To be fair, the food itself was well-seasoned and good. But there's a huge difference between "tasty" and "worth $30," and this was absolutely not worth the price. The side portions were so small that they were actually sampler sized and we were still hungry afterwards. I felt genuinely bad because I recommended this place to my colleagues, sent them there, and even they were dissatisfied with the inflated and overpriced food rates. I love to support a small new emerging business, but not at the expense of being hustled. In today's economy, this kind of pricing is completely out of touch and obvious price - gouging. It comes across as taking advantage of customers and the new hype. We get it, everything is expensive nowadays and the economy has tanked, which is not this businesses fault, but this is excessive and overt. If anything, this lunch should be labeled a "sampler" and even then, it would still be immensely overpriced. What also made it worse is the presentation. The environmentalist in me could not understand why this tiny portion comes in a large aluminum tray covered with foil; which only highlights how little food you're actually getting. I scanned the platter looking for the rest of the food, because meal this is not. The container is excessive, wasteful, and honestly makes the portion size seem even more insulting. For the same price, you can enjoy a far more gratifying and hearty lunch at a high-end restaurant such as Morton's or Capital Grille. If this is their approach right after opening, it's hard to see how Brother's Keeper's pricing model is sustainable long-term. Bottom line: Good flavor, but completely unjustified cost. You should be full after eating a barbecue meal, especially if you're getting hustled. I won't be returning or sending any additional referrals. These poor portion sizes will not attract loyal customers such as myself. read more

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Went here for the first time today and I loved the friendly customer service that Samantha gave. She is patient and helpful. I purchased a 2 meat combo with ribs and brisket. My favorite were the pork ribs. The brisket was tender, and the honey cornbread muffin was over the top. My sides were spicy collard greens and beans. Be careful if you don't like spicy collard greens. They taste wonderful, but they do pack a punch. The beans were amazing. They also let me try their pork belly burnt ends, and those were so good. This was my first visit , but definitely not the last. read more

I really wanted to support this business. I drove from West LA to Long Beach . Granted it was near closing. However I was disappointed with the meager servings and many of the sides were ala carte. I know you are new the food was average the main fact simy not enough for the price. The best was sadly the cornbread. Portions are very important. I spent almost 50 dollars for three pieces of rib. Sorry I will not be back. read more

The food was DELICIOUS!!! MO and his staff delivered excellent customer service. The pork belly and brisket blew my mind. They also had some of the best carrot cake I've ever had. The only reason for 4 out of 5 stars is because the portions are small for the price. I will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Empty carrot cake container lol - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First time at this local spot . You can smell the barbecue from the street. Brisket and pork ribs were tender and delicious. The best corn bread I've ever tasted also. Welcoming staff. Menu fairly priced . Went on a Wednesday around lunch time and was not busy . The weekends they said usually a line and sells the meat until it's gone. The street parking was not bad but we also went in the middle of the week. Definitely will be back ! Kudos to the chef for a great meal ! read more

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Unfortunately, we left pretty underwhelmed. We ordered the "three's company", an additional side that was way more costly than it should be and a couple drinks, and everyone still left feeling hungry and unsatisfied. The meats were a bit dry and the flavor fell flat for us. For over $200 for lunch, we expected the BBQ to be much more flavorful, tender, and satisfying. Sadly, the experience just wasn't worth the price. Lovely atmosphere and nice staff though! read more

Superb service considering the false construction adjacent to the business visited. I received up to my window order service and personal direction. Amazing, I would have never imagined this awareness from the owner. Next, I received a beautiful tray of BBQ that reflected care and flavor Lol. Nicely done to you and your business. Looking forward to my next POSSIBLE visit soon! read more