Service was amazing. Food was great! Vibes were there!! Recommend!! The meat was great and sides…read morejust as good!!

Loved the service!!! Ruby was AMAZING!!! she took very good care of us, Would definitely go back…read morecause of her

I am so bummed out that they have permanently closed down this location…read more Another great eatery gone!! Support your Local Eateries, share them and let others know of the hidden gems they may be driving by and not checking out or the spots they didn't know existed!!!! RIP S&F Social Eatery

Really liked this place. Wish they hadn't changed the menu; still sad they closed already…read more Found a brand new place in compton called 'City BBQ & Catering' on 1001 rosecranse. Been twice now cuz that smoked brisket is , in my opinion, pretty damn good.

Met up with 2 friends for a light bite and cocktails. It's a bar, no frills. Serviced by Nicholas…read morewho was alone and excellent. Food was good. Quesadilla Tacos had plenary of meat. Bastard Burger had all the trimmings. Sent the Lemon Pepper Wings back for more seasoning. Loved the Raspberry Lemon Drop. Wanted to order another but they ran out is raspberry so I got blackberry.

Food was delicious, every item we ordered was excellent a little on the greasy side but fresh and…read moretasty. Would order again. Raspberry Lemon drop was amazing. Only 1 bartender and server inside so it was a little slow but worth the wait. He was attentive and prompt as he could be for serving the whole bar alone. As a Veteran I appreciated the canteen style and ambiance they even had the missing man table which gave me a chance to explain that to my child. Overall great food, close to where we were and fed our bellies.

Tried Steve's barbecue and they did not disappoint. We ordered the build your own plate with hot…read morelinks, baby back rib, ribs, and tri-tip plus baked beans and a potato salad. Everything was super flavorful and tender honestly perfect for two people. Sides were just as good and the drink drinks, blackberry bourbon smash and Tamarindo Mojito mocktail were a great touch. Friendly staff, though a bit busy since we went close to closing so definitely worth it.

First time at Steve's after hearing raving reviews for years. Seriously, what took me so long? For…read moresome reason I thought the inside was larger but it is a cozy place, large enough for a group of two. Ordered a shareable platter which on the menu, I think it states for 3-4 but dang. I think it could feed *at least* 5-6. I would def recommend if ya'll can agree on the sides. I love Mac n cheese, I mean who doesn't, but if you're that one weirdo than opt for something else. The Mac isn't the best I've had but it's worth a try. The meats are delicious, except for the chicken. For some reason I wasn't really impressed with the chicken. Service was pretty good and easy parking in the back. After lunch or dinner take a stroll in uptown and check out the shops. Overall Steve's is solid and I'll go back.

Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill…read more This is a review for my dining experience at Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill. https://www.bbqgrillpitmasters.com/ My friends and I enjoyed eating at Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill. Words to describe the cuisine would be sophisticated and elevated BBQ with Romanian fusion. Very flavorful and filling! LOCATION: It is located in the food court at Stonewood Mall. HOURS: They serve lunch and dinner. 10:00am-8pm SERVICE: We were greeted with a warm smile by Lori. I have never tasted Romanian food before, so I was excited to learn about their menu. She recommended several items for us to choose from. MENU We ordered the 3 MEAT COMBO PLATTER: You can select different meats. We chose: pork belly, sausage, and ribs, with corn and french fries. Wow! Every bite was delicious! I loved the seasonings! Salty goodness from the pork belly, the Romanian sleeveless sausage, "Mici" made from beef and pork was perfectly seasoned and paired well with mustard, and the ribs were tender and fell right off the bones. None of the meats were tough and were very scrumptious! :) ------ BRISKET SANDWICH -Delicious! The brisket was very tasty and was definitely the star of the sandwich! The bread, cheese, and the veggies that accompanied the brisket was the perfect ratio. I could taste each element in every bite! Other dishes we ate: PASTRAMI SANDWICH: Fun fact, Pastrami originated from Romania! Pastrami comes from the word pastramă which means to preserve. So of course their pastrami was top notch! BURNT ENDS TRITIP SIDES: For the sides they were all yummy. Sides they serve include frenchfries, vegetables, macaroni, mashed potatoes, and corn. My personal favorite was the mashed potatoes! They were whipped to perfection and creamy. I enjoyed the meal with my friends! I liked the presentations of each dish. The generous portions, fresh ingredients, and the garnishes on top of the foods made it look very special. We had to give accolades to the cook, Manny who made each dish. ***All in all I had a great experience dining at Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill! If you are a meat and potatoes person, THIS IS THE PLACE! Their specialty is their grilled and smoked meats. It is great bbq packed with unique flavors inspired by Romania. Everything is fresh and appetizing! Poftă bună! :)

Have been eyeing to try this place for a while - I finally ordered via uber eats. First the price…read moreand value is really great for bbq. I wanted to try a little of everything so I ordered the 3 meat combo (chose ribs, chicken & brisket) & a burnt end pork belly / sausage mix. I really enjoyed the baked beans, burnt bit pork belly, & brisket - they all had good flavor. The chicken was good and not dry. The bbq ribs was decent but not super juicy / tender. The sides were a miss for me (besides the baked beans), the fries were a bit soggy (I mean could be because I got takeout), and the flavor of the slaw and the potato salad (?) could be better imo. But overall the bbq was tasty and is a fantastic value & i would order again to try more of their selections!

Deliciousness BBQ beef brisket with fried cauliflower. Spicy & mild BBQ sauce with pickled onions…read morewith jalapeños balance the sweet/spicy/rich meaty flavors. Fast service and friendly folks. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) wings with garlic soy was great, but I forgot to take a photo ‍

Yesterday, my wife made some black-eyed peas--but nothing to go with them. That was my cue to find…read moresome meat and cornbread. On the way home, I stumbled across Wholly Smokes. I'd never been there before, so this review is all about first impressions. As we approached, the sign caught my attention: "Under New Ownership." Outside, an employee sat scrolling on his phone. It was a quiet Sunday around 3 PM, and we were the only patrons in sight. Checking Yelp beforehand had been a bit of a letdown, as their menu featured items they no longer offer. No links were available either. We ordered half a pound of pulled pork, half a pound of brisket, and four pieces of cornbread--all priced reasonably. Their tap selection turned out to be decent. The Cali Squeeze Blood Orange was a standout, and they also seemed to carry Firestone Walker products, including 805. The staff were friendly and responsive, which was refreshing. While the brisket had cooled by the time we got home, it was still tender and flavorful--just like the pulled pork. The real surprise? The chimichurri that accompanied the brisket--an unexpected and delightful touch. Overall, I'd rate the experience as average. While it's clear they've got potential, a bit more effort could turn Wholly Smokes into a go-to spot. Leaning in on those small details would really elevate the experience.

Sunday barbecue that hit the spot! Do NOT sleep on the…read morebriskets! I ordered pickup, my car still has that sweet, savory smokey flavor. (My favorite.) The owner was very personable, curious about why I decided to patron his local, the food and service did NOT disappoint. I am coming back and bringing family with me. I just wish there was an IG account to follow.

The fam was craving some bbq and boy did this place not disappoint! We got the 3 meat special…read moresausage, brisket and baby back ribs. mac and cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. Meats were all delicious, smoked too perfection. would go back and try the tri tip. Coleslaw was a little watery but thats just their style, all other sides were definitely hitting. There is parking but the front sign is missing so I did a little run around. The guy was nice no line and food was ready to go. I asked for hot bbq sauce and he delivered, very glad I asked. Would go back to try the chicken also probably, there are 2 huge smokers out front. This guy does it right!

So i am a bit confused about the photos here, because there is an actual restaurant looking place,…read moresome little cart and a food truck. Hopefully they are all related. My review is based on the food truck. It was my son's birthday. He was allowed to chose anything he wanted for dinner. Any price point... anything. Well i had seen this on Instagram and shared it with him two weeks prior. At first he wanted to go to Nobu or there were a few other high end options, but that is not his style honestly. Luckily, he remembered the post that I shared. He wanted to go here. Well, buckle up kids, we are going on a field trip! We left work/schools early and took a drive to Compton. When our navigation said we had arrived it suggested we park in the lot across from the library. Ok. There directly in front of the library was the food truck. There was a small line, so that was ideal. Not a long wait. My other smaller human and i went to wash their hands in the library. When i came out he had ordered the hungry man or something. It was more than enough for us. The oxtail was good. The ribs were good. The chicken was good. The cornbread was yummy. Just not over the moon for the greens... and i loooove collard greens. But that's ok. We went for the meats. They were out of the dinosaur ribs, so maybe if we go early enough next time, we can try those. We took it across the street to the park and ate and that was enough time for the small one to also play to get energy out before we headed home. The drive home was long, now that rush hour traffic had started. But none of us complained, because the meal was worth it.

Best BBQ spot ive been to in a while. i got the 2 Meat Little Hungry Platter w Pork Ribs and…read moreBrisket. The meat were so tender with so much flavor and dont get me started with their mac and cheese...because that has to be one of the best ones ive had in forever. Flavor was so on point !!! Sooo coming back !!! Also customer service was A1 !!

Parking: small lot attached and another located down the street…read more Not so traditional bbq. Here at Smoke Queen, East meets West through fusion bbq! Ordered: Wagyu Tri-tip Japanese Curry Bowl Pit Madam Japanese Curry Bowl pork belly char siu brisket pulled pork sausage Mango Michelada Strawberry Lemonade I love that the chef-owner incorporated her background into the food. I was so happy to try the the new Japanese curry bowls. The meats were packed with so much unique flavors. The drinks were also very refreshing.

How did I NOT know about Smoke Queen BBQ when they have 1K+ reviews?! I'm around this area almost…read moreevery week and somehow this place has never popped up on my Yelp radar. Unheard of! Anyway, hubby heard about a promo through AM 570 where if you dine in and whisper "570," you get their promo sando with a side AND a drink for $5.70, normally around $18! At that price, it's practically free, so obviously we had to investigate. We made sure to get there right before opening and waited about 10 minutes. Luckily, there were only two other parties ahead of us. While standing there, I couldn't help but notice that this entire food center is literally smack dab in the middle of residential homes. I feel for the poor neighbors next door and across the street who probably have to deal with all the traffic and noise pollution. Thank goodness I don't live here. WELL...back to me and my food. As soon as the doors opened, they immediately started taking orders. Smoke Queen is basically fast casual with no indoor seating, but they have a cute backyard patio that probably seats around 30 people. If that's full, you can wander into the surrounding outdoor food hall--which I later discovered is Cottage Industries--where there are plenty of little seating areas scattered around. The only thing that is NOT plentiful? Parking. More on that another time. For the promo, I got the brisket sando with dirty rice, and hubby got the pulled pork sando with cornbread, both with fountain drinks. After ordering, we waited about 10 minutes before our little ringer buzzed and our food was ready. First thing I appreciated: the sandos don't come drowning in BBQ sauce. THANK YOU. You can add as much or as little as you want, which is perfect for people like us who aren't huge fans of super sweet BBQ sauces. My brisket was tender and well made, although for some reason I couldn't really taste much smoke. I swear I have this problem at BBQ places--am I the problem?! Either way, the meat itself was good, and their BBQ sauce had a nice balance of tartness and flavor that really helped bring the sandwich together without overpowering it. The dirty rice was also good, although I expected a little more umph. It seemed like a genius way to make use of all those precious little brisket and pulled pork bits left behind from cutting the meats--instead of letting those scraps go to waste, throw them into some rice! I fully support using every last morsel of BBQ goodness. BUT...if that's the idea, give me more of those meat pieces! Mine could've definitely used a little more. Hubby's pulled pork was good as well, but again...where's the smoke?! Maybe it's just our taste buds. Overall, the meats were tender, the food was good, the people were nice, and for $5.70, this promo was an absolute STEAL. At the normal price point, though, while I thought everything was well made, nothing quite grabbed me enough that I'd be rushing back anytime soon. Still, I'm glad we finally discovered Smoke Queen after apparently being the last people on Yelp to know it existed.