First time visit and the food and service did not disappoint. I tried the brisket, potato salad, pickled veggies and fries. Brisket was tender/juicy, potato salad was good, pickled veggies were fresh/crisp, and fries were crispy. Cashier recommended me to try the sweet potato pie and it was a great way to end the meal. read more

Food was DELICIOUS!!! Cute little spot across from the Mission Inn, patio and indoor seating. Bottle beer, clean restroom, and great service. read more

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Ordered to go the 2 meats combo says it's lunch portion. Cajun Wings & tender pork ribs, candid yams and cornbread. It's a generous amount. Next I'll be sure to dine in and try the beef ribs and brisket read more

Got lunch pulled pork sandwich & brisket sandwich. Both were supposed to come with coleslaw on the sandwhich but both were missing it. On the sandwhich, it's only coleslaw and the meat so it lacked flavor. Good size portion of meat but the bread was so soggy and falling apart there was no point to it. Wont be coming back read more

Located on Main St and 5th (walking distance from Riverside Convention Center) If you're craving savory eats, check out Gram's Mission BBQ... We ordered for delivery via Yelp, and DANG we scored! The food's rich and FULL of flavor. The rib meat was falling off the bone, and the sauce was delicious. Not too sweet, not too spicy, just right. The chicken was a hit. Our fav sides were classic Southern beans and greens. The candied yams were YUM. Our meal made felt like we were eating a home-cooked dinner. We'll definitely be back. read more

Gram's Mission BBQ - Soul Food Near Me - Riverside, California

First time here the costumer service is wonderful, sweet lady. Food is delicious. The sweet lady cashier didn't get my order so she compensated with a dessert yummy But there is a new chef so I understand. I recommend here read more

The Grandaddy burger was amazing! Nice local, chill vibe, worth it! Patio was greatly appreciated.

I don't know why people are trippin on this place. Honestly I didn't even read the negative reviews. I wanted soul food and this place was open. It's in a great spot - clean, comfy and they have outdoor seating if you prefer . Pork ribs were good (my son loved), mac n cheese was YES, & the greens ... well, I'd sit n have a bowl of just that. In fact, my butt is about to drive back from SD cause I can't stop thinking about em. Thank you, Gram's! It's all good with me. read more

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I use to like this place even though it's not as good as it used to be but I went to place an order for a dinner with 2 sides and now they want you to pay extra for macaroni and cheese this used to be a free side with your dinner that's the way it is at all bbq and soul food restaurants I've ever eaten at so that's it for me I will not be eating here again it's a shame read more

Great food and family owned restaurant! My goto dish is typically the cat fish and my kids love the burgers and fries. We've also utilized them for catering events and everyone is always pleased with the quality of the food. read more

The food was absolutely delicious, the staff was courteous and professional.. can't wait for my next visit!

The food was an eight out of 10. The service on the other hand was absolutely terrible, lots of younger staff in the kitchen, looking lost and forgetful orders not just our table, but throughout everybody's table that was eating there that day. read more

Great service, inviting and friendly. Catfish had the perfect amount of breading. Mac and cheese was delicious and cheesy. I'll be back for sure. read more

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Great find in downtown Riverside! This adorable little BBQ Restaurant is located across the street from the Riverside Convention Center and they have nailed it. We ordered Baby Back Ribs and they were so good, served with a very unique tasting cole slaw that had raisins in it. The ribs and cole slaw were delicious. We also ordered the Beef Ribs and boy they were meaty. Flavor was also delicious we got collard greens and fries both were very good. We also got corn bread and it was really good I would have like to zap it in the microwave but the taste was delicious. Last but not least we ordered a pulled pork sandwich and it was sooo good probably my favorite. The place was very busy mostly with to go orders and they have the system down so it's pretty seamless. We all loved our food and will be back our next trip to Riverside! read more

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Food was absolutely disgusting. Macaroni was dry, potato salad had way too much mayonnaise in it and we're not even good. Not to mention the watery baked beans shouldn't even be edible. brisket, Ribs, and chicken seasoned horribly and was dry as hell. Do not come here you will waste your money and be highly disappointed. read more

Gram's Mission BBQ - Soul Food Near Me - Riverside, California

I'd like to say, this isn't my first time eating here. I went to order some pork ribs and they were all out and that's completely fine, so then I proceeded to order hotlink dinner. when my order came she never told me that they did not have any buns then she just offered an extra muffin once she brought my order out and I asked, did they have any rolls or bread , if you don't have the supplies, (rolls or bread) I think you should let the customer know before they ordered or else I could've ordered something else instead of just getting too hot links on a tray. I was very upset regarding that. My husband doesn't like to return food or send anything back. Just for future reference if you don't have all the supplies for a particular dinner, it should be let known upfront. Our meal wasn't cheap. read more

Beef ribs were amazing and flavorful. Mac and cheese so delicious and cheesy and flavorful. Potato salad was another great item. Coleslaw was great also and went well with the food and the pulled pork was great. Juicy/great taste. Corn bread was awesome just plain or with the sauce. The Cajun wings were awesome. Seasoning on point/so juicy/flavorful. Even my daughter was loving it!!! She had a ooooooo wiiiii moment!!! Service was great and friendly too. read more

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This is the real deal when it comes to soul food. The catfish is moist and crunchy. The cajun wings are incredibly delicious and worth the trip downtown. But the real star of the show are the side dishes. Let's start off with the collared greens. They are perfectly seasoned, but the best part is they are not all soggy and mushy. These are crisp and firm and just recently cooked. The fried green tomatoes come with a aïoli dipping sauce that is just to die for. And the candied yams are something you want to bring home in a pint jar. In fact, the sides are so good to here, that they even have a special on the menu where You get three large sides and an order of corn bread. But no matter what you order you're sure to make the right choices here at this establishment. The only reason I'm not giving this establishment a five star rating is because of the cramped quarters in the restaurant. read more

Some of the best BBQ in the IE! Great service, quick and very friendly. All of the sauces were great. If the only complaint I have is that it was SO busy I think they are doing something right!!! Very clean and uses its restaurant space well. Please go here for your BBQ needs!! :) read more

This was a Pretty Cute Place, casual dress is welcomed, we ordered ribs and rib tips, macaroni & cheese, greens and yams. Everything tasted good except the yams were a bit to sweet for me. The staff was courteous., the wait wasn't long, we sat inside but they do offer outdoor seating as well. If you are in the mood for some ribs check it out.. read more

This was our first time eating here. The service was great! The food was amazing. My other half is from Texas & is very picky when it comes to ribs....he said they are the best that he has had in a long time! We will come back, even if it takes us an hour to get here. read more

Food wasn't fresh it tasted like old barbecue, it tasted horrible. The food was horrible. I would never eat here again There were roaches in dining room and bathroom. read more

Very disappointing. Pros: The yams were really good. The macaroni was ok but it was bland. Cons: ‍ the hotlink sandwich I received seemed as if they boiled it. It had no char marks or anything. I've never had a boiled hotlink from a barbecue restaurant. It also had little to no sauce (And they did not include any additional sauce in the bag) *P.S all food is packaged to go, even if you eat there. The corn bread is extremely dry! The greens lacked taste. Overall, all the food was bland. THE MAIN REASONS IM WRITING THIS REVIEW. (Please see images) - The peach cobbler: SMMFH I've never been so disappointed. This was the worst attempt of cobbler I've ever had. It was ice cold (no kidding, it was as cold as a slushie) and hella watery! It also did not have 1 piece of cobbler in it. It had 4 pieces of canned peaches soaking in a bath of cinnamon water. Unacceptable!! I feel as if they robbed me for $5 - The Parking: these people are true cons artist. Not only did I waste $40 on below average food, they ALSO charged to validate parking. The parking literally says FREE FOR THE FIRST 90 MINUTES WITH VALIDATION. Grams unfortunately charges and additional price just to validate your parking even thought it's suppose to be free. That's sad! They really are robbing people. I wouldn't eat here again even if it was free. They received their first and last $40 from me. Eat here at your own risk read more

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I forgot that I even did a review for years ago, I wish I had read my own review! I would not have gone back or believed all the other people that said the beef ribs were to die for. The beef ribs were rubbery for $30, really? The collard greens were like eating iceberg lettuce, like crispy, crunchy and bland in flavor. The potato salad is OK. I can get potato salad at the supermarket that is OK. The cornbread, the cornbread, I choked on it, it was so dry, it just crumbles , does not hold together whatsoever. So irritated that this was my first meal from a restaurant in 2023. So irritated that I did this to myself again. DO NOT PAY FOR WHAT I PAID FOR, dave your money. Oh yeah, for them to validate parking they make you pay them a dollar for it. read more

Gram's Mission BBQ - They charge for validation, like a donut shop charges for using your debit card. - Soul Food Near Me - Riverside, California

Ribs and chicken are delicious. Service was very good. Prices are very good too. The cornbread is one of my favorites.

Visited Gram's while visiting my friend in Riverside and the food was terrific, 5 stars actually. Shoot, the fried okra and fried green tomatoes alone were 4 stars, and the beef and baby back ribs and the bbq chicken really were delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed the food, but there seemed to be a diverging policy with drink refills. My friend and I both ordered iced tea. He was asked twice if he wanted a refill and got two free refills, but when I asked for more tea, I was told it was $1 for refills. Interesting difference. Oh, well, maybe my friend got free refills because he was cute. Gram's was my suggestion for dinner, but my friend suggested we try another BBQ place for my next visit and I wonder if that place will also give him better customer service than they give me. read more

This little gem served up the best brisket I've ever had. It was moist and beautifully smoked. We had burger and fries and Cajun chicken sandwich which were also very good. Everyone enjoyed their sides as well, and the peach cobbler was a great way to finish. Anita the server was delightful. She was so sweet and very attentive. One of our group said her company uses them for catering too! read more

We drove an hour and a half to try this place. Totally worth the drive. Great food. We had the pulled pork and brisket. Both super yummy, tender and juicy. Service was really friendly. We'll definitely be returning. read more

Gram's Mission BBQ - Brisket, pulled pork, mac & cheese, potato salad and baked beans. - Soul Food Near Me - Riverside, California

I had the catfish poboy, fried shrimp and oysters. I had yams, fried okra, and skinny fries. Everything was very good. It wasn't too oily, like most fried foods can be. The service was nice and friendly as I got my food to go. I do want to criticize a bit about the temperature of the food I like hot food. Given the time I waited, I would expect that for my food to be hot and not luke warm. It gave me the impression that it was sitting for a while, waisting my time and not providing it right after the fryer. Also, I asked for the tarter sauce on my poboy only. I got another sweet red sauce that made my sandwich too sweet. I would definitely go back though, but I would point out these things as they were important to me. read more

Round Two: I ordered the popular dish with bread pudding. Boy, oh boy was it good. The 4 bone rib dinner were cooked to perfection (tender with just the right amount of sauce with slight crisp on the ends of the meat), the cheesy Mac is to die for and the yams my freakin just right, slightly sweetened with a softness to them and last the corn bread has significantly improved in the way that it's gotten a little bigger and a little sweet yumm!!! read more

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Im very disappointed in my most recent visit to Gram's after years of going to this place. I ordered the pork ribs, and after 15 mins of waiting, they staff tells me they ran out. So I tell her I'll take the beef ribs which is more expensive even with less bone than the pork. After 30 mins of waiting for beef ribs, yams, cornbread, fried shrimp and fries, the food was horrible. The beef ribs barely had any meat on it. Salty and burnt. The yams were hard as if they just came out a can and they just added a lil sugar to it. The fries were cold as if they were old and finished well before the rest of the other food. The fried shrimp was so so. Cornbread was broken up in pieces and dry. Wasted $30 on food that wasn't worth and half of it I had to throw away. There was no way my stomach could digest the ribs which was tough like beef jerky. read more

I've heard this place has good BBQ especially for it being in riverside. Let me tell you, this place is so nice and has delicious food! There's inside seating and also a smaller outside patio area. It has shade from the trees and it's peaceful. The food is well seasoned and it's a good amount, I do wish they gave more veggies but still good. I do want to acknowledge the lady helping us, there was 3 girls I noticed working. However the only person who was constantly helpful and checking on other customers and who has a beautiful greeting everyone was this lady named Kimberly (she's a red head but with long hair, not the girls with short red hair). I was waiting for a refill and 2 other girls were just standing at the register talking, not acknowledging me, Kim came from the back saw me and helped me quickly, I asked her name and she seemed worried but it was only to shout here out on here! Aha GOOD JOB KIMBERLY!! also met the owner, she was super friendly and sweet, her name was Benita (I think) aha horrible memory but yes everyone this place is definitely worth checking out! They do have parking on the side and they will validate for you! read more

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Love the catfish from here always amazing! But the sides have took a turn not really a big fan of the Mac and cheese anymore it's always soupy read more

This spot is delicious. I believe it deserves atleast a 4-5 star. My partner and I ordered the shrimp poboy and the dirty fries. We were honestly so hungry and didn't have enough time to take a picture because it was a crowded weekend. read more

This place is awesome. I had the catfish, Mac n cheese and yams and they were smack your mama good! Plus true southern sweet tea!

Good great, service friendly, nice mom and pops ambiance. They are in a great location and we enjoyed the staff. It felt like home!

Anita's service should be studied. she was so kind and positive that I had to ask her was she somebody's wife! I believe her supreme positive energy make the food, and the experience there even better! shout out to Anita! read more

They have since gotten rid of the horrible service and the atmosphere is so welcoming and pleasant and the Food is with the same cook who and delicious!!! read more

I'm a TOUGH food critic. I'm from Chicago so my expertise is in knowing good food and this food is good. I'm surprised the reviews are low. The service was good and the staff was pleasant. Everything was flavorful and done right. My expectations were low for the fried green tomatoes but they surprised me! They were actually good and fried well. Most places that try to do FGT cut the slices too thick and use a flaky crusty batter but this was fried how my mom fries hers! Initially I didn't even know this places was black owned but I knew it had to be after trying the FGT. The Cajun chicken and catfish was great and the brisket was tender and juicy. I wish this place was in LA. read more

Refused service because I brought in my service dog. I visited on July 31st, 2024. I have a German Shepherd as a service dog and was told it was a large dog and would be best if I sat outside. It was 101 outside. I said I would sit inside, and she mocked me by videotaping. Two paws down for service. read more

Gram's Mission BBQ - This is a photo of the gal who refused us service. - Soul Food Near Me - Riverside, California