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    Da Hickory House

    3.6 (126 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    B.B.Q Pork Ribs. Dry
    Anita C.

    Tried this tonight and it was a little pricey. I got the 3 meat plate. The hot link was flavorful and the tri tip was juicy. The bbq sauce was a bit too sweet for me but not bad and the beans were a little under seasoned. The pork ribs were very dry and chewy.

    John K.

    I was in Ventura on my way to Santa Maria. Came across Da Hickory House. Did know what to expect because of the location and it almost looked closed but the sign said open so I went in. To go only because of COVID. I ordered Tri tip and Pork rib combo. I asked for BBQ on the side. It came with A buttered French Bread sides of potato salad Mac salad and beans oh and of Course the meats. The BBQ Sauce was warm so my first Bit was-I put some TriTip onto this great French Bread and I dipped it into this amazing warm BBQ Sauce. It was Amazing . The ribs were also good but the Bead and the BBQSauce made this meal. I will be back

    Alejandra L.

    First time in this place. Take out food. We got nachos and a tri-tip sandwich. The nachos definitely are bad! It's more like movie theater nachos- jalapeños that looks like they grabbed in a spoon and dump it on top of the chips, like 15 tiny pieces of meat, a lot of chips and a plaster of cheese on top. Probably that's why they don't put any description of the nachos. The presentation of the sandwich it was not good. Two pieces of bread face open and the pieces of meat tossed in the middle of the box with a bbq side. I give two stars because the place was clean. Even though, it looks like is run by kids and no adults.

    Chicken Sandwich with a Hot Link on the side and the Hot Sauce to top it all!
    Isaac C.

    For locals, if you liked Buster's BBQ in Saticoy back in the day and now like Just BBQ in Ventura then you'll love Da Hickory House! Tasty smoked food with great sauce (mild or hot)!

    Rachel W.

    I decided to try Da Hickory House after I'd heard from a friend how good the tri-tip sandwich was. Located off Telephone and Scandia and next door to the Keynote Bar & Lounge, the restaurant itself is was darkly lit, with TV's at the front and back of the establishment for sport enthusiasts, leather seated booths that appear to have seen better days and tables and chairs for bigger parties. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich which is served on a french bread roll, with a side of either Mild or Hot BBQ sauce, for people with a sensitive palate to heat, just be warned the mild has a kick as well, I know my Mother who is sensitive to everything including pepper, would have a four alarm fire going on in her mouth if she ate this... but for heat seekers, while it has a kick, you will probably want to head into the Hot territory. I also ordered the Potato salad to accompany the sandwich, they serve it much like their competitor Just BBQ in a small plastic cup. My total order without a drink, came to around $12. While the Tri-tip was good, I wouldn't say it was the best and I was left with a mediocre impression of my meal. Value wise, I could've ordered the same thing at a competitor, with a drink and paid around the same price or maybe a $1 more and got a larger serving of the side dish. Da Hickory house is located in a good area for business, from bar patrons right next door, to the surrounding neighborhood, and the Moose Hall. It wasn't a horrible meal, and the gentleman that helped me was very pleasant, but would I go back? I don't think I would.. you'll be the first to know if that changes.

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    VENTURA NEEDED A SPOT LIKE THIS. Very good and solid BBQ spot here and I am so happy to have…read morefinally tried it. Located currently inside the Ventura Theatre, you will find parking in the rear parking lot. Only open on the weekends, I had to plan my visit and stopped by on a Saturday 20 min after they opened. They had a line out the door! I took this as a GREAT sign. After waiting in line for 10 min we placed our order. We got a 1/2 pound of Tri Tip and Brisket, one sausage link, a side of Mac and cheese, brisket gravy mashed potatoes and chili beans. This ran us $70 bucks and it WAS WORTH IT. The brisket was the star of the show as it was very flavorful and smoky and cooked to perfection. The tri tip was good, just needed a bit more seasoning/salt for my liking. But it was cooked to perfection. The Mac and cheese was phenomenal as well along with gravy and mashed potatoes. Over all, would have to rate this place a 8 out of 10. Make sure you stop by and support this local buisness. Every penny spent here was worth it and I already can't wait to come back again. Thanks Ruff House BBQ for the great lunch, till next time.

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    Lofi Smoke and Grill is the BEST BBQ in Ventura County hands down. For so many years I'd been eager…read moreto find a spot that truly served up 5 star BBQ and after trying a few spots I was disappointed and the hunt continued. Thankfully due to a supper club hosted by Yelp Central Coast I was finally able to try them and I fell in love. Lofi was everything I had been searching for and then some. Fast forward to them being on my mind for months I had the opportunity to give them another try at one of their pop up events. The lines proved that everyone in the community loves Lofi as much as me! Family owned and operated this business is all about good vibes, teaching others about west coast bbq, their love for feeding their community and no ego. Steve and the family truly want you to have a wonderful experience and make you feel at home both with their kindness and the food that they put on your plate. Supporting them in this bbq community has been a refreshing experience as they are so kind and open to feedback. I love that they have fun pop ups opposed to a standard brick and mortar. They chose this because they truly want their bbq to be accessible and available to those that don't always have the opportunity to try them. They definitely give back to their community and supporting them is a win for our small but mighty 805 community. Okay now on to the food! Claiming anything is the "best" in the 805 is a bold move but I stand behind the flavors and complexity that Lofi brings to the table. West Coast BBQ makes me feel proud to be from CA as I've had bbq all over the states and they are doing us proud here. They have a killer bbq sauce that's the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Their meats and proteins are always cooked to perfection and juicy! My two favorite meats they do hands down is their 1. Brisket and 2. Pulled Pork. Their brisket is so flavorful and I love the little bit of fattiness that comes through. Also having never been a pulled pork girl, Lofi changed the game for me - so good and the flavors are on point. Another bite worth mentioning are their ribs, great seasoning and generous portions. I like to cut all of the heaviness of the bbq with their coleslaw. Makes for the perfect bite. I know they have a good amount of other sides but I'll need to give them a try. I am so beyond happy that we have Lofi BBQ in the 805. Their family couldn't be nicer and more welcoming. They are doing good work out here and I'll definitely continue to support them and spread the word on this amazing bbq spot.

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