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    Harper Barbecue

    4.3 (233 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Anna H.

    Went here for the first time on a Friday night around 6:15 and walked up to the ordering line. The person helping us was really good with estimating portion size and cut the right portions of tri tip, top blade and pulled pork for us. We also got the potato salad and beans side. They have ample seating areas and a full bar. Don't skip out on the additional food items they have by the bar!

    BBQ Pork burnt ends - fabulous!
    Jackie O.

    Great selection of meats, sides, and beverages. Very nice modern interior with a hint of industrial but with warm wood tones. Beautiful landscaping in the front. Shhh...this is a hidden neighborhood gem.

    Virginia J.

    This place is like a hidden gem. Parking is available on the street or in a small lot. Plenty of seating both in and outdoors when I arrived on a weekday. Service was great and staff were very friendly. The food is good but the sides are amazing! Specifically the mac n cheese and the corn bread. Wasn't a fan of the Brussels sprouts but everything else was great. Overall a clean restaurant with good vibes.

    A little bit of everything
    Felina V.

    Went to Harper Barbecue for the first time on a Saturday evening with friends. Is there anything quite as wonderful as dining with fellow foodies who are open to ordering a little bit of everything and sharing?!! I was in HEAVEN! The most memorable items for me were the beef cheek and the chili, but everything was truly outstanding. Attentive service, and a more elevated and polished vibe than you'll find in most BBQ joints, all while being super comfortable, cute, and enjoyable! Can't wait to return. :)

    Dark meat chicken, some ribs, and some Picanha Prime Rib! Complimentary pickled veggies
    Michael K.

    I got the ribs, Picanha and chicken from the staff recommendations. Honestly, the chicken was very dry and bland. I thought it would help to drown it in sauce, but their sauces were weak. The Picanha was the best and ribs were just okay. They really need to work on their barbecue sauces. Their sides are really expensive but the jalapeño cheesy honey butter corn bread was tasty!

    Maitake Mushrooms
    Jeffrey L.

    My girlfriend and I decided to come visit since they had a special going on for turning 1 year old for $1 ribs and all day happy hour! Parking is pretty bad around the area but there is a small lot that I got princess parking for so that was awesome. Mostly street parking. Line was pretty long getting there at 6pm but I feel like it moved pretty fast! I would recommend if you're with someone else they go find a seat while you order. Food: - TRI TIP WAS THE BEST - WAGYU melt in your mouth you HAVE to try this. 10/10 - Ribs - I loved the bark on them. However, maybe it was not as tender and some seemed a little dry but some were tender. 3/5 - Beef Cheek - 1/5 - I wanted to like it but it just felt like it had a weird aftertaste. It was VERY tender though. - Pork Belly Burnt Ends - These were delicious and super tender. Make sure to eat it while it's hot! 5/5 - Pickles - I loved the pickles they gave us. Some sweet and some sour. Good balance with the fatty meats. - Cole Slaw seemed a bit bland. 3/5 - Maitake Mushroom - We loved this and would definitely order again! 5/5 - Sauces were great too! We wanted to try the Picanha but maybe that will be for next time! I overheard the beans being very good as well. Pro tip if you are by yourself and want to skip the line you can head straight to the bar. You can watch the game and enjoy some great meats while being in a family environment.

    Jay W.

    This place is such a small hidden gem and if you ain't local you won't hear about it. Very cute and roomy place the bbq is a bit different, but it's amazing. The service is self checkout but they will bring it the made to order foods. The menu is simple but yet effective. Got the family platter that feeds 4-6 people, pork belly burnt ends, and Mac and cheese. The family platter consist of beef cheek, brisket, ribs. smoke chicken, pulled pork, sausages, 6 sides, cornbread and rolls. Each meat tasted delicious and the beef cheek stole the show for me. Super tender and it just falls apart and has so much flavor. Not a fan of the chicken, it was a bit dry. All the meats were perfect. 5/5. The side were various but I think the beans were the best. 4.3/5. The corn bread, forget about it.s the best corn bread I tasted. You gotta try it. 5/5. The pork belly burnt ends were amazing. That was the first time I ever had pork belly burnt ends and I would get it again. 5/5. The Mac and cheese, sorry I was not impressed. I wish I would have got the spuds fried in beef tallow. The Mac and cheese had hardly any flavor and was super liquid. 1/5. Overall this place is a must try.

    Pork Belly Burnt Ends
    Mary Anne W.

    This place has such a very welcoming and modern look to the restaurant. Plenty of tables inside, there is an outdoor and indoor section. First come first serve on tables. Everything is pretty much self serve. Came here Friday evening, their parking parking lot is small, so you will have to be prepared for street parking. You order first then grab any available table. The staff is very nice and the food was worth the long wait. My family and I waited about 25 minutes to order so it wasn't too bad and the crowd kept coming. We ordered the platter that feeds 4-6 people which came with chicken, pulled pork, sausages, brisket, beef cheek, and the six sides. Since it was our first time and we didn't really know what to order. For extras we ended up getting the Mac and Cheese, along with the Pork Belly Burnt Ends. Honestly, the flavoring was pretty good and moist. I wasn't a fan of the chicken though it was dry to me. The cornbread was pretty delicious, Pork Belly burnt ends with the sauce it had tons of flavor, and the brisket were our favorite dishes. I think for next time I rather just order certain meats individually to try out instead of the platter. I would definitely come back again.

    Shannan E.

    First time eating here and it was absolutely delicious. We picked a few meats we wanted to try and got the coleslaw, potato salad and cornbread as sides. The tri tip, beef cheeks, and ribs were our favorites. It is pricey but worth it. The restaurant itself is beautiful with indoor and outdoor seating and a bar. It's spacious and there were plenty of tables to sit at. The staff were all friendly and helpful with choosing items from the menu.

    Wagyu tri tip sandwich
    Jenna H.

    Harper Barbecue absolutely delivered. Came with a group so we could try a little bit of everything. The Wagyu tri-tip sandwich was the standout. Super tender, juicy, and packed with rich flavor without being overly heavy. You can really taste the quality of the meat. The turkey sandwich was also impressive -- smoky, moist (not dry at all), and really well balanced. We shared a half pound of tri-tip and half pound of pulled pork, both cooked perfectly. The tri-tip was sliced thick and flavorful, and the pulled pork was juicy. We also got the cheddar jalapeño sausage which was the perfect balance of smokey and spicy. The mac & cheese was creamy, comforting, and exactly what you want as a BBQ side. Sauce-wise, the Honey Bear and Cali Gold were our favorites -- both added the perfect extra layer of flavor without overpowering the meat. The space itself is trendy and welcoming, with great covered outdoor seating that makes it perfect for groups. The employees were genuinely friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. For the quality of meat and portion sizes, the price point felt more than fair. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to.

    Mac and cheese side
    Angela B.

    Chicken wings $6?? 2/5 Happy hour menu. These came out crispy and glazed, not a huge fan of the glaze, little tangy for me and the inside was dry which is sad. Would pass Pork sliders $6?? 3/5 Happy hour. Small and cute. They were fine, but they also weren't woah. Would pass Smoked salmon fish plate $22 3.5/5 Good, but I think king ora salmon shines when it's served hot. The tartar sauce is quite good! Brussel sprouts $14 4/5 Very tasty! Not too sweet from the balsamic, it was super crispy the ends of the leaves. The lime on the side helps keeps things interesting, and the creamy sauce helped to quell any tanginess. Ate for 2.5 and am full

    Wedge Salad - packaged to go
    John S.

    Came back again, this time with my wife, trying to keep things a bit healthier with the holidays right around the corner. I ordered the wedge salad, and she went with the farro bowl with steak plus the jalapeño cornbread roll. The wedge salad was good, but noticeably smaller than last time (see photos). The farro bowl was just okay--missing that "wow" factor or any real pop of flavor. The cornbread is still solid, but no honey butter this time... which feels like a small but important miss. Overall, this landed as a 3-star experience for me. That said, I'm not giving up yet. I'll be back again and hoping they get the train back on the tracks.

    Menu 3/27/26 (ig: @cravingswithcat)
    Catherine N.

    Decided that it was finally time to try Harper for their 1 year anniversary where ribs were $1 each and happy hour was all day. We didn't get to try the happy hour menu, but everything sounded so good. Our favorite meat cut was the beef cheek, super tender and a smokey rub. My favorite side was the cornbread, literally so moist and flavorful. Be sure to get their banana pudding for dessert :) The staff were so nice and friendly, great spot for date night or family outing. It looks bigger than it is, with seating indoors and outdoors. There's a small parking lot, but street parking isn't difficult to find. ig: @cravingswithcat

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    Way better than Heritage. Bit on the sweeter side. Pickled offerings and sides A+, went before noon, no wait

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    4 months ago

    The best bbq ever! Fun vibe and great food! Needs to be open everyday!!! I recommend to all my friends.

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    The food was excellent and restaurants decor was the coolest in Costa Mesa. It's a must go.

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    LOVE this place!!! Amazing food every time we go there ! Atmosphere is so lovely love the outdoor indoor vibes !

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    Great food , atmosphere and employees. This is the best quality bbq i have ever had. 10/10

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    Ask the Community - Harper Barbecue

    How does it compare to heritage in San Juan?

    Harper is much better. Heritage is overpriced and overrated. .My favorite BBQ however is Hickory and Spice.

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    I got the Premium Omakase, and it was hands down the best Japanese BBQ I've had. Every course was…read moredelicious, and the quality of the Wagyu was amazing. I swapped the edamame for the mushrooms and shishito peppers (there was a small upcharge), and it was definitely worth it. My favorite course was the Sukiyaki Wagyu. The garlic fried rice was also really good, and I loved trying all the different Wagyu cuts. We also had the spicy beef soup and finished with the matcha mochi. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was incredible, the portions were perfect, and I can't wait to come back.

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    Go. This place legit gives SO MUCH TOFU and every single variation is the same price... like…read morebruhhhh. IT IS GOOOODDD. I got the xtra spicy and it didn't overpower the potent soup base which I could STILL taste when i was eating it. ****Don't forget to crack the egg in lol**** It came out bubblingg and I was wearing a white outfit lol so they even offered an apron. The inside is cleannn. The staff are respectful and calming, honestly. The placement of this shop right next to a cafe is primee location and vibes. Come with family, a friend, or even just yourself - like me hehe I do think the banchan gives away a lot about a Korean restaurant and as a Korean myself, I truly do & try to understand the many different elements that cause different changes - the traffic the restaurant receives, the ingredients, how long they sit and how they sit when after being prepped - to influence the execution of honestly tedious work. I truthfully only liked the beansprouts, fishcake, broccoli, and cucumber. I'm just not a fan of really fermented kimchi Lollll [trust fam, my relatives have said enough about tthattt okkk] SUPPORT ZE INDEPENDENT BUSINESSESSSSS - the owner seems like a very kind 하라버지 (I might've been mistaken but it seemed like he was the owner when he so warmly welcomed me into his restaurant). Costa Mesa is blessed bruh. We do not have this in Vegas (yet)

    We came here because of the positive reviews and wanted to try a new Korean restaurant, but…read moreunfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The seafood pancake had almost no seafood in it. The galibi were overcooked and burned, which made them unpleasant to eat. For the price, we expected much better quality. The service was also disappointing. When our server asked whether we wanted refills or the check, we told her we would like refills for all of our empty side dishes. However, only one refill was brought back. What bothered us most was that some of the plates felt sticky, making us question the cleanliness of the restaurant. We were excited to try this place based on the reviews, but the food, service, and cleanliness all fell far below our expectations. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

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    Myung Dong Tofu House & BBQ - Bright and plentiful seating. Indoor only.

    Bright and plentiful seating. Indoor only.

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