Really good ribs and tri-tip sandwiches on Saturdays. You have to get there early if you want to have the beef ribs as they sell out real . A great place to have a Saturday lunch and know you're helping to support their causes. read more

I've always passed by and never gone it but I was just in time one Saturday and rushed in! The food is good and not bad for its price, especially considering it's for a good cause. But maybe mine was an off batch because everything was entering dry and chewy. But it does come out fast! There's a nice shaded patio to sit if you want to stay and some more tables where you can watch them grilling by the road. If you want tons of sauce, they also sell noh's hawaiin bbq bottles. Out of the tri tip sandwich, beef ribs, and baby back ribs--the beef rib was my favorite, but the sandwich is probably what I'll keep going back for because they are so generous with how much meat they pile! Definitely worth a visit, but I didn't feel the hype I kept on hearing. read more

Elks Lodge Thousand Oaks - Beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

A tougher rib cannot be found. They're like,,,,BBQ sauce on a shoe. The side order cups are half empty. The pretending is amusing.

The open to the public Saturday BBQ is an Old school outdoor BBQ. You need to get there early to get what u want. Tri tip sandwich is delish! Half chicken also good! I don't to ribs but my friends were all licking there fingers! This is outdoor covered and open to public on Saturday 10-2! read more

The service was excellent, prices are average and the food is DELICIOUS!! I usually get the baby back ribs but have also had the beef ribs... both of which were tender and so tasty. read more

I've wanted to check this place out and since we're in town, we did. I got a half chicken ($7) and some beef ribs ($3.50 each) to go. There was a line around 12:15 pm and when they sell out, that's it. We forgot bbq sauce but the flavor and taste was good on its own. I was surprised that they wrapped each beef rib individually. They packed our order nicely and we will definitely come back to order more food. The food was good, tasty, and tender. read more

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Oh My Gawd Have you heard of Love at first bite???? Well, let me share my little love affair with the Elk's Lodge in Thousand Oaks. But first, Did you know??? -There are 26 letters in the Alphabet... -There are 8 different ways to spell BBQ: Barbeque, Barbicue, Barbique, Bar-B-Cue, Bar-B-Que, Bar-B-Q, BBQ, and Barbecue. -There are 6 doneness levels of red meat (steak) including "Blue" which is a step down before rare. (Side note, if you order Well Done, Shame on You!!!) -There are 4 prominent known regions of bbq which include Carolina, Kansas City, Memphis & Texas. But, -There is ONLY 1 ELK's Lodge in Thousand Oaks that serves up arguably the best (pick your spelling above) BBQ in Thousand Oaks, let alone Ventura County. That's right people, the Elk's Lodge has decades of experience BBQ'ing up some of the best Tri-Tip this side and the other side for that matter of the Mississippi. I've been enjoying this American Delicacy in Thousand Oaks for years now and every time I have it, it's like my first time and I just just can't get enough of it. The toasted bread alone will make you cry tears of joy. The meat, Oh The Meat!!! They definitely don't skimp on giving you a generous portion of beautifully cooked tri-tip. The Barbecue Sauce!!!! Its. Life. Changing. My only advice, Get LOTS of napkins and get ready to do the happy dance. Not into Tri-Tip? That's ok!! They also serve up Baby Back Ribs, Beef Ribs and Chicken. Is Meat just not your thing?? No worries, Here ya go... Type 3825 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd into your GPS... You're welcome! =) Or maybe it's a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or even worse it's Sunday?? And this next one really bites... It's a Saturday afternoon around 2pm and you realize all the delicious BBQ you've been craving during the week at The Elk's Lodge is all gone and you will now have to wait a whole week and just to satisfy that BBQ craving. Trust me, I've been there. Yes, as you've probably guessed, The Elk's Lodge Bbq is only open on Saturdays and only until it's all gone. (Approximately noonish-1ish??). And if you're a local, don't forget you can also find these guys offsite during various local events (Chili Cook Off, street fair on Moorpark Rd., etc). And believe me, when I go to these events, they are absolutely my first stop!! Of course, the Elks Lodge is more than just their delicious Saturday BBQ's. Members volunteer their time and do great things for our local community including charity and working with the local youth. So the next time Barbecue is on the mind and it's Saturday late morning to early afternoon, drop what you are doing and come support this amazing organization that will affirm that this BBQ spot will be your new go-to going forward. read more

Elks Lodge Thousand Oaks - Saturday's are comin' in HOT! - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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We've been getting Elk's Lodge BBQ for years. It's a great way to support this organization but truly, it's just amazing food. My favorite is always the baby back ribs but my husband gets the tri tip sandwich. read more

Extremely disappointing experience. I saw the ad for the Easter Egg Hunt at the Elks Lodge in Thousand Oaks and thought it would be a fun event for the kids. We arrived 10 minutes early and it was already overcrowded. The hunt was held in the parking lot, which was unsafe and chaotic. No instructions were given, and by the time we got outside, there were no eggs left. There were no limits per child, so some kids walked away with baskets full while many others, including mine, got nothing. They handed out expired in February candy afterward, which added to the disappointment. Overall, it was a waste of time and very upsetting for the kids. If you can't organize it properly, it's better not to do it at all. I just regret going there as it was such a waste of time! read more

Monica, the event coordinator, is so helpful. we planned a wedding. I needed things done just right. Monica was very detailed . I needed some hand holding, and she walked me through the whole process . met with me several times and was very thorough . the wedding went off without a hitch. The food was excellent, and everybody raved about a great time they had. I would recommend the Elks Lodge for any large or small event. Thank you!! Also, the bartender, I think her name is Faye. She pours a mean drink!! read more

The Elks Lodge in Thousand Oaks prepares the most mouthwatering barbecue tri-tip sandwiches every Saturday. My family loves coming here for a casual lunch. We sit at the picnic table and drip barbecue sauce all over while we laugh and enjoy the best sandwich in town! You can also top it off with as much BBQ sauce as you like, as it is self serve. Add sides, chips and a drink to complete your meal. They also offer family meals, whole bbq chicken and whole tri tip catering options The people who work the barbecue and the counter are friendly and helpful. Sometimes the line can be long, but it's completely worth the wait! Don't miss this, you will regret it! read more

Who doesn't love a nice tri tip sandwich with grilled onions, peppers and bbq sauce. The Elks does it right and have been for decades. Always a great stop for Saturday lunch! read more

BBQ Ribs were beautifully prepared, delicious, and reasonably priced. It will be our nearby Saturday take home treat. We have gone sporadically but didn't think to give them a shout out! read more

Just had a shocking experience. I love their BBQ and typically spend between $40 - 50 every other week. Everyone has always been very nice. Based on the math I probably spend $800 - 1,000 a year. The person that make their sauce has been out for quite a while. Knowing that the chicken doesn't have sauce I brought a cup to pour my own. As soon as I started to pour the sauce a woman runs out the door and screams at me. It was surreal to say the least. The people sitting around me were also shocked. I showed her how much sauce I had the nerve to pour and she changed her tune. Other people had the nerve to bring their own containers and we laughed about. At that point I was really angry but kept my mouth shut realizing this must be a difficult personality trait that she has to deal with on a daily basis and that she probably treats all strangers that harshly and rudely. It's a real bummer for me because I can't allow myself to go back and instead of referring people to their Saturday BBQ I am going to do the opposite and be sure to tell everyone I can how mean, rude and petty this women was. read more

You can't beat the food. Best BBQ in the world. From the beef ribs to the best TriTip sandwich ever (it's the garlic bread!)

Love when the Elks have their BBQ available. Not only is the BBQ really good, all the people there are super nice & helpful. Many times you have to stand in line & if they start running out, they will alert everyone standing in line. read more

Waited 20 minutes in line to get to the front of the line to be told they were out of tri tip sandwiches.

Yes BBQ is very Good!!! You call smell the Food from a distance. Clean, reasonable price.

The food varies in quality, taste, and temperature from Saturday to Saturday. That said, it's never bad. On the Saturday's I don't eat there I appreciate the smell while they're cooking! read more

Great Food, I found this place a few years ago and never wrote a review. Only because I wanted to keep it for myself & friends. If your craving BBQ this is the place in Thousand Oaks area. Good prices for what you get. professionally crafted BBQ at its best. I recommend you give this open pit BBQ a try. read more

Yes yes yes!! Amazing bbq at a great price. These guys are pit chefs I'd put up against any others. Their sauce is on point and they sell it in bottles! I always order at least one extra bottle for my pantry. I was running late and arrived at 1:55 a couple weeks ago and they were down to their last last tri tip. Normally I wouldn't order tri tip, as usually I go for the beef and pork ribs. I took what they had and wow it was fire!! So now in addition to beef and pork ribs (it used to be just beef ribs until I tasted the pork) I'll now get a tri tip and enjoy spectacular sandwiches during the week. Underwood farms for produce and the Elks Club Saturday morning for meats, I'm set for the week! Keep up the great work! See you Saturday morning! read more

Saturday BBQ is off the hook and the price are responsible for your budget I would recommend that you go there hungry

Great Tri Tip sandwiches...thin sliced stacked Tri Tip on garlic toasted bread, so delicious! A winner every single time!

TRI TIP SANDWICH! That's all you really need to know, but if you'd like to know more, feel free to keep on reading. The legendary Elks BBQ Wagon was established in the late 1980's and has been a staple in the Thousand Oaks community for as long as I can remember. Elks Lodge doesn't mess around with their tri tip sandwiches, serving huge portions at an extremely reasonable price. The quality and quantity is unheard of at the price point. The tri tip is always tender and delicious, and their bread rolls are just as impressive. If that wasn't enough to convince you, they also have a secret bbq sauce that takes the sandwich to the next level. This place is simply the best. If you're ever in the area, and Elks Lodge is open for business, do not pass up the opportunity to have one of the best sandwiches you'll ever taste. They also serve chicken and ribs, though I can't speak to those, as the tri tip was love at first taste. I cannot wait to have another opportunity to dine with them. read more

This is a MUST to enjoy all the Great foods found at the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge on a Saturday afternoons. So good from the first Bite to the Last. read more

I love this BBQ. Every Saturday they are all working hard for everyone to enjoy. And they all volunteer their time. read more

Elks Lodge Thousand Oaks - Start of the grilling day. Baby Backs and Tri-Tip. - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

If you thought California weather was dry, wait until you try the Tri-Tip Sandwich here, which consists of meat and a plain French roll, that's it, period. (I've had this sandwich 3x over the past 2 years - first review). Base minimum to qualify as BBQ, but so sparse it's nearly offensive. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to support the Elk's but they've really got to put some effort in improving their offering to get more repeat customers. No sauce, no fixings, no garnish, nothing (BBQ sauce available on the side but you'll need at least three). Also got the rib which was so dry I just threw it out. I think they pre-cook and it sits in a room until sold because mine wasn't hot and just really dry, bone dry. Yes BBQ meat is cooked here, but it's without the love, magic, special recipe, or anything enjoyable and I simply can not recommend. I hope they improve. read more

My son and I went a couple of Saturdays ago. This was our first time and won't be the last one. Food was so good.

Awesome BBQ, really nice people and huge portions! I look forward to Saturdays more than ever now! read more

Situated a coupl blocks away from Thousand Oaks Toyota, I followed the sign for local barbecue and that's where the hunt began. Upon arrival to the Elk's Lodge, I smelled the mouth-watering smoked meats saw a sizeable line of people waiting to get their fix at this out-of-the-way feast. Greeted by friendly locals, the atmosphere makes you feel right at home. I received my tri-tip sandwich with sauce and a side of fritos chips less than two minutes after ordering. The meat was well-smoked but not as hot as I had hoped. The ashes from the Northern-Californian fires added a little extra flavor too. The bread was lightly brushed with their garlic zing. Overall, I'd go back to TO Toyota to get more barbecue and try the ribs which were sold out and probably for a good reason too. No thrills here... just great cue, sides of chips, sauces, and soda/water. Come swing by the Elk's Lodge! read more

Always perfect tri tip sandwiches !!!! Great bbq sauce.. sandwiches are hearty - No skimping on Elks tri tip sandwiches.. treat yourself and support the community read more

Very very good quality bbq ribs I picked up a full rack and gotta say it was very delicious. They take a lot of pride on the grill which makes me satisfied knowing that the food is amazing. If you're looking for great BBQ hit this spot up! read more

Elks Lodge Thousand Oaks - BBQ Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Had the food fit the first time. I would have given a 4 star had it not beef the beef ribs which where dry and chewy. Tri tip was thinly sliced but good. Also, had the half chicken that was probably the best item as it was nice and juicy. read more

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My husband's favorite ribs spot in Thousand Oaks. This is our 2nd time here, and he's always eager to come early since there's only a 3 hour window in which this place is open to the public. We ordered 2 Full rack of beef ribs (7 pieces per full rack)! They cook them over their large grill...you can see the smoke coming out as you drive up the road & park in the parking lot next to their BBQ stand. As we left, there was already a line forming...good thing we came early. They open at 10 am to 1:30 pm every Saturday. Excellent beef ribs and will be back, I'm sure... :) read more

Elks Lodge Thousand Oaks - Best beef ribs in TO! - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I had been wanting to visit this place for quite some time. We came here about 20 min before closing time one Saturday morning. By that time they were all out of the chicken sandwich....which seemed like a good sign. I got a beef rib and tri tip sandwich. They also sell soft drinks and chips to go on the side. There is no where outside to eat the food so everyone just takes it back to their car to enjoy elsewhere. I found the meat to be extremely oily. I could barely get the meat off the rib and it was very very charred. I ended up giving up and wrapping it back up and tossing it out in the trash. I am glad that I didn't buy a whole rack. The tri tip sandwich was just ok...kinda salty, nothing spectacular. They sold out of sandwiches while I was paying so obviously people like them. It just wasn't for me. read more

I tried tritip sandwich and full rack baby back ribs. The sandwich tastes good, but it's quite small, maybe 4" long, for $11. The sauce on the baby back ribs does not get absorbed into the meat. read more

First time going and definitely won't be my last. Great food, great people, great atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

Best little hidden tucked away treasure. They only have the BBQ on Saturdays but what a treat it is! Nothing like a good tri tip sandwich and a coke! LOVE IT! Plus the proceeds go to charity which I just love! Take a visit you won't be disappointed but be prepared to stand in line-- it's worth it every time!!! read more

Amazing food! Dont miss out on trying this on Saturdays. Love the vibe and the food always delivers.

Best barbecue around.. Tri-tip that's great and it helps so many people.. thank you to the Elks Lodge