I just had the BBQ Beef Ribs Dinner. The steak fries were great. The chili bean soup was surprisingly tasty. Even the garlic bread was good. Unfortunately, the star of the show, the ribs, were terrible! Just absolutely horrendous. They were obviously day-old reheated ribs. The bbq sauce was not "saucy." It had the consistency of pudding. It did not stick to my face, it just clumped and did not leave a beautiful red stain. Good bbq sauce makes you lick your fingers and want to buy a bottle to take home. Not this time. Chris N Pitt's saved money by selling me day-old ribs, but they lost a rib-eating fool of a customer. read more

Golf, Grub, and Guns. I had this Friday afternoon all planned out. After a 9 hole, I was dying for some grub. We settled on a tasty joint with fantasy yelp reviews. "These people look unhealthy," as I entered the restauranted painted to look like a wood cabin (nice try). With my keen eyes, I scanned the surroundings. Fatty on the left. Fatty on the right. Solified fat on the tables. Perfect. "This place has to be either be really good or really cheap," I thought. Well, it was both. Pitcher of beer - 8 bucks. Onion flower - 7 bucks. Dinner for Two Combo - 31 dollars. What's in the Dinner you ask? 1. a soup or salad for each person 2. bread for two 3. steak fries for two 4. beans for two! 5. corn for two 6. 4 pork ribs 7. 4 beef ribs 8. half a chicken. 9. cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, or something else.( 1 each) We left with enough leftovers for another two meals and a massive pork induced headache. For the quality - 3 stars - the chicken was not so tasty and I've had better barbeque. For the quantity - 5 stars. That averages to 4 stars. So why only three? I knocked a point off because another waitress stole our ketchup. Who does that? Seriously! read more

I went with my family for Dinner at around 7PM. Mind you, my star rating is based solely on the food and not the decor or service. It was my first time here and the server was very helpful and guided me through the menu on what Chris and Pitts was famous for. Chris and Pitts is the PERFECT place for one of those Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares episodes. The decor is simply outdated and an eyesore. The menu is simply GIGANTIC and impossible to decide on what to order. Our server recommended that we try the "special gourmet combination" for two. We ordered the pork and beef rib with chicken. The meal also comes with two sides, choice of soup or salad, and dessert. Our appetizer was their bbq beans. I can completely see Gordon Ramsay tasting a spoonful and spitting it back out onto the plate. It is completely obvious that the beans are not made in house and is canned. I would seriously compare it to canned beans that I can get at my local food shelter. Now onto the main dish, I only got to try the pork ribs because thats all I could handle. The ribs are lathered in bbq sauce that is EXTREMETLY sweet to the point you cant really taste the pork. I havent tried many bbq ribs but if the meat doesnt fall off the bones, YOUR DOING IT WRONG. The portions at this place is gigantic. We still had a few pieces of ribs left over and havent even gotten to the dessert portion. We were so full, we took the dessert and ribs home with us. Looking around the room it was evident that EVERY TABLE had to-go bags with them. Gordon Ramsay would cringe at the sight of such monstrosity. Gordon Ramsay, if you are reading this....Chris and Pitts is a KITCHEN NIGHTMARE. read more

I drove to Los Angeles and on my way back, going 0-5 miles an hour, I was wondering where to go eat and kill some time. I remembered my FAVORITE Chris' & Pitt's Bar--B-Q Restaurant in Downey was on my way home. I looked it up on YELP and it said DELIVERY AND PICK UP ONLY, therefore, I ordered a hamburger and a salad to go. When I got there, after being in zero-five-mile-an-hour traffic, I needed to use their facilities and noticed they HAD A BIG TENT OUTSIDE. I asked them if I could eat there and the Hist first said no, he called the Manager (woman) and she said NO, because "I needed to make reservations," "that I had ordered on the phone and my order was ready," and I told her that YELP showed NO DINE-IN and asked her three times if I could eat there, because I COULDN'T BELIEVE HER DENYING ME TO EAT IN. There were only two tables available and by the time she agreed, the table l wanted to sit at, was taken by a party of nine, and they ALL ordered before me! Well, she finally said ok, sat me down, brought me the Menu, probably felt bad because she turned really nice. I was going to order their Prime Rib when I saw this entree, to maybe encourage her to like me I asked her which one, she said their GROUND BEEF STEAK, GRILLED ONIONS AND MUSHROOM GRAVY, MADE FROM FRESH GROUND TOP SIRLOIN was much better and I ordered it, which was OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD DELICIOUS, it came with two sides, a Yummy Salad, some delicious Chicken Soup and crispy Garlic Bread! Well, it was worth feeling confused, denied, disappointed, embarrased, upset, and wounded! The food was a FIVE STAR! read more

This place is ok, the exterior design is very old school. The service is nice. Food is very greasy, but that's to be expected. If you're looking for healthy options, this isn't a place. I think it's good for kids, and family lunch. I had the seafood combo, it was good. My favorite was mashed potatoes, which came as a side. read more

OMG!!!! This place is really good. My first time here recommended by family members. I was skeptical about this restaurant but it smelled real good and smoky all the way to the inside. It was really packed but they were able to get me through quick. The area looks like if you are inside a logcabbin and there are all sorts of exhumed animals on their walls which gives it a very antique style. I chose the delux combo for two cuz i went with my hubby and family. Well I was thinking that it wasnt going to be enough since we had not ate the whole day. But when i saw the big platter of BBQ ribs and BBQ chicken with corn on the cob, chili soup and mashed potatoes and for dessert a really great tasting Cheesecake it was like WOW!!!! All this for 32-bucks me and my hubby where full. We left half of the platter of food. The taste is so smoky and man i just got to tell all you guys everything is really really good. You will be more than satisfied. They brought our food pretty quick too. The only thing down side about this place no free refills. read more

Chris' & Pitt's - more than that - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

Very cool place, I forgot I was in LA, thought I was in the woods. The beef ribs were my favorite, super good! The pork ribs was also good. My friend and I shared a platter, very big portions. The mash potatoes was yummy and I liked the chicken and rice soup. I need to go back to try the onion rings and mushrooms. I heard good things about them! read more

I yelped this and saw 3.5 rating, but my friend has been trying to get us to go to this place for some "great bbq" in town. We were seated promptly and had attentive service. I was excited for the aromatic and appealing food until I proceeded to eat. Burnt baby back ribs that were incredibly dry with hardly any meat completely drenched with sauce. The garlic bread that I swiped off my friend's plate was also quite burnt and the part I could eat was flavored but dry. The steak fries were satisfactory but even that couldn't have made up for food. I had requested hot water and with the meal being the way it was, obviously had to drink a second cup. As I poured my second cup, I got not one but several, nice tan fuzzy surprises. read more

Chris' & Pitt's - That blob literally came out after I tilted the pot. - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

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Chris and Pitts is awesome! they got the best blue cheese dressing around you can't find it anywhere, believe me I've tried. Go with the onion flower as an appetizer comes with some signature spicy bbq sauce for dipping. They have a variety of combinations from steak to pork chops, burgers, and pasta. I usually go with the chicken and ribs combo a lot of food and it's not that expensive. It gets really busy on the weekend you could wait up to 40 minutes for a table so arrive early. Chris and Pitts is the bomb! read more

You like ribs this is the place. A staple for LA. I tend to get the pepper steak topping for the fries and the 3 rib combo.

Absolutely amazed by the service and food. Have been coming here for many years and will continue to come for the best bbq and steaks. Highly recommended for steak eater. The servers are very courteous and attentive. Andrew was our server today and he was AMAZING! read more

Took my girl for her birthday service was on point. Our waiter was really helpful with the menu i will be returning in the near future

I love Chris and Pitt's, I moved to Utah and was looking so forward to some beef brisket, man was I disappointed. I got the barbecue combo and the brisket portion was nothing but a big chunk of fat. Why a cook would even put it on a plate is beyond me. If I knew how to attach a picture I would. I guess you have to order a steak if you want a guarantee of an awesome meal. read more

We have been eating there broasted chicken for years. We all agree it's the best broasted chicken we've had they also have a very delicious onion flower appetizer with bbq sauce that's amazing. Minor issue we ordered bacon bits (for an upcharge) and it was nowhere to be found. They did make a note and will rectify next time we order. read more

I used to love this place as a kid and then the one by my house closed :( so we make the drive to come here and while they still have that great food I found the Texas bbq sandwich a huge disappointment. It was more barbecue sauce than there was meat. I remember it being slices of brisket with sauce but not to the point of saturating the bread. The ribs are great and the huge burger is what I love the most but no one can top their spaghetti! read more

Decent bbq place with good portions. The service sucked. Also, it's a little dark.

Its been years since I have eaten here and it still looks the same. Doesn't taste the same, I was a little bummed, but it isn't very expensive and the service is good. I would go back, I think they put way to much bbq sauce on my brisket. It works if you need a quick fix, caca con papa's read more

When the North Hollywood location of CNP closed years ago I felt that someone had died..years of family parties there,great take out and a neighborhood hangout were housed here. I stopped by the Downey location recently after a 3 year hiatus of no CNP. It was like a trip back into time...the aroma of this place was the same as ever. Brisket sandwich was tender and moist with just enough sauce mopped on it. Baby backs were meaty and nicely colored. The steak lunch special is still a deal. And the bleu cheese salad dressing is an overwhelming bomb.I left something there and had to return today to claim it and have some more great food. I will gladly make this journey monthly now to dine on some fine 'que. read more

My third time here. It's okay. I had the Texas sandwich which was a combo if pork, ham, and beef chopped up. I prefer the pork alone and will get that if I come back again. Sandwich was just warm. Beans were bland but hot. Cole slaw was great. read more

I'm a big fan of Chris & Pitts barbeque sauce sold in the supermarkets, so I thought I'd give the restaurant a try. The place was very crowded and we had to wait to be seated, as this is obviously a very popular spot. Unfortunately, I have to say I was actually somewhat disappointed. I ordered the half chicken dinner, which I think was a mistake. It was okay, but really very mediocre. I'm not an expert, but it seemed more like oven baked chicken covered in barbeque sauce. The dinner came with a salad, which is nice, but all that was in it was bagged lettuce -- not very impressive. Looking around at all the other people eating, I do think I simply ordered the wrong thing off the menu, as most of the other dishes actually looked more tantalizing. I'll probably go back some time and give it another try, but will order something different next time.. read more

We came here to celebrate my wife's birthday so we had a fairly large party. The host was very nice and accommodating and we didn't have to wait long to be seated. Our waitress was on top of things and we received great customer service even though our party was large. The food here is always good, fresh, and tasty. Great casual place with good food at nominal prices. read more

We wanted bbq and decided on Chris and Pitts should have gone to Golden Corral , well my taste buds were not satisfied. First of all the waitress had an attitude, that should have been a sign, second we ordered and the dood came with all the condiments combined in little cups, sour cream with three little green onions pieces , my sons bbq bean sauce tasted like they were cooked in a flour base, the bbq sauce had the same taste the ribs were burnt and not fall off the bone, they off you the baked potato as a side, but it's 1.15 for the baked potatoes, but it's a side item, they charge for refills on sodas( who does that). I won't be going back, first and last time read more

Ok price for ok ribs and pretty decent shakes. Not great service, and often full of very many families. Good for families, bad for people who want to eat food without kids throwing things and screaming. Also, stick to ribs and milkshake, do not stray from the plan. The "salad" (which I have tried to eat many times) is always brown bagged salad, ew. Bottom line: ribs & shake - Get it?Got it! Good. read more

Decent BBQ. Definitely not the greatest, but kinda understandable if you need to move a lot of bbq, its not going to be the most tender. The rib sauce is good tho. The pork chops are kinda small, but the $8 lunch special with 2 sides is a good deal. It does come with a bit of apple sauce. The beans are served on a small teacup size. Get the extra "pepper steak" grilled onions and pepper on the side for $.95 extra. read more

bbq ribs are delicious, their garlic bread isnt all that great. I ordered their new mac n cheese which was $5 and some change i do not recommend its kraft mac n cheesr way over priced therefore my overall rating is 3 stars... but ribs 10 stars most deffinatley read more

Chris' & Pitt's - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

I went here with a buddy, he had the bbq beef, I had the ribs. We also ordered the onion flour (their version of a blooming onion) He said his beef was dry and not that great. My ribs were good, but I couldn't finish the whole rack. There was just too much food. Oddly enough, when I took the ribs home, splashed soy sauce on them and reheated them in the oven, the ribs were even better than at the restaurant. The fries were good and the onion flour was good. but they give you bbq sauce to go with the onion. so i asked for ranch and things worked out well. I can't say this place is the best, but I'll likely go back someday. I wish i had tried the shake based on what other reviewers are saying. Oh, and the service was good. My giant drink was refilled without me having to ask. and the waiter was generally friendly. The place could use a little updating too. It felt a little unclean. Plus lots of screaming kids. They do take out, so maybe I'll try that next time. read more

2.5 if anything. Food wasn't that great. Funny thing is, it's a BBQ place and the BBQ wasn't mesmerizing or anything to that delight. Fries were horrible and tasteless. Only thing I truly enjoyed was the garlic bread. Sad, I know. Sorry guys, I don't remember why I used to eat here when I was younger. On a plus note, their order for pick up is quick and easy!?!? read more

I had higher hopes going into this place. it looks cool and sounds cool, BUT the food and service are very mediocre. Very disappointing to me since there is not a lot of good BBQ in East LA. read more

The decor needs updating, but who cares! The food is amazing! you can smell it from outside...MMMmmm! That BBQ sauce is amazing! I cant explained it, you gotta try it! read more

before I had weightloss surgery, this is the place I chose to have my "last supper"! My favorite thing to eat is the prime rib, with baked potato and salad with blue cheese dessing! Like a true fat kid, my mouth is watering as I write this review! The broasted chicken is my second favorite! It's served wtih broasted potatoes and the most delicious, fatning gravy you will ever come across! Anytime I walk in there, I can feel the calories sinking in! It's totally worth it! read more

We live in Anaheim and the C & P here closed some years ago. Yesterday, we went to the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey. My husband grew up in Lynwood during an era when C & P's were very popular and his Texas parents really appreciated the BBQ. We decided to eat lunch at the Downey restaurant and we were very pleased with the price, the food, and service. There was a "Specials" menu with most meals priced at $12.95. I got the steak and he got the BBQ sandwich. The specials come with all the side fixings like the regular menu. The wait staff was very attentive. The steak was nice and juicy and the garlic bread came with a side of au jus for dipping. We both enjoyed are meals and had to bring left overs home with us. read more

The food was ok, not amazing. The service was also average. The only reason I give it a 3 star was because parking was easy and we got seated quite quickly. read more

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Service was great, i don't know why people complain. Came for dinner during the week on a rainy day. Quickly were seated and waitress quickly brought our fried onion appetizer and drinks. I ordered the combination of top sirloin steak and ribs and my girlfriend ordered the chicken with ribs. WOW food was huge!!! Not only that but it came with soup or salad plus fries , mashed potatoes or baked potato. Simply put I had enough for lunch the next day lol read more

Chris' & Pitt's - Love it! - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California

This restaurant is tradition in my family since it opened many years back! I still love it 25 years later and I'll always come here for a good BBQ meal! Keep up the good food quality and I'll be here again! read more

Luv this place, my wife's family has been going here for decades including the other locations that are no longer in business(bummer). Love their combo platter and prime rib, ribs are good and love their blue cheese salad dressing. Miss there hot towels for cleaning up. Hope they stay in business for another 50 years. Please don't blow it. They have two other locations. Take credit cards and serve beer too. Love this Americana atmosphere. The ajus and bread rocks! Could just drink the ajus by itself but I thinks folks would be looking at me weird. read more

When I go to Chris and Pitt's I envision this kitchen where the cooks are cranking out slop as fast as they can... slamming down plates and putting them up for the waitresses to deliver to a big, demanding, hungry crowd... Chris and Pitt's seems to have found a particular formula for Western BBQ and pretty much follow it to a tee... it may be a little rough around the edges or they might miss something every once in awhile, but what they miss in finery, they make up for in quantity... The overall experience here is good enough... The decor is dark and Western, the Waitresses are friendly enough, and even though the food might not be the best or have a little too much sauce on board, I guarantee you will not leave hungry read more

The good: pleasant and spacious, decent service, cleanish restroom. The bad: I got a chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. It came with a salad and a piece of bread. The steak was large, but average quality and the breading was crappy. The gravy was greasy. The potatoes were gluey. The salad was boring. The bread was meh. And this exercise in mediocrity set me back about $26, including tip. Nope. read more

Omg!! Love Sonia and Santiagio and Anthony!! Are so wonderful and made us feel like family!! They totally took care of every thing we asked for and we so attentive!! Love this p!ace! read more

Got to the restaurant around 8:30pm, our server was slow and kinda rude, plus food was just warm.....we won't be back.

First time here,and loved the food and service. I got the BBQ PORK SANDWICH, the meat was real tender. It was the bomb. My hubbie got the BBQ chicken, it was really tender,chicken was falling off the bone. The staff is really nice and polite. Would deff come back read more

Chris' & Pitt's - Barbeque Near Me - Downey, California