I was there June 23, 2023 and the slab of pork ribs were over a week old. I had to throw them out. I will never go back. There brisket was delicious. read more

It's so disappointing to give my money to this place. So upsetting! I really use to love the link on bread. i went today, it seemed to be a line. I ordered 6 link on bread with mild sauce. I waited for over 30 minutes. I spend $30 mind you. I got home and the gave me some dry ass links with no bbq sauce. I'm so pissed. I called the lady can't even shut up to listen what im saying. She's yelling only walk ins. Ok, fine I did walk in my order is effed up' it's so upsetting because I like to support people that look like me. However, when they made my food they knew it was wrong. Now drive the back. I won't. So I will charge it to the game. They will never get another dime of my money. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

I used to always go here, I decided to go on Wednesday and get me a rib and link dinner. I asked for the sauce on the side. When I got my food home and opened it... I noticed everything looked so dry. I was hungry so I ate some of it. I woke up at 3am vomiting up the food. I felt so disgusted. The food mostly was not fresh and about 2 to 3 days old. I went and got my money back but I will not be back EVER! read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

Ordered the beef links and rib tips at 1 PM... links and tips were dry smothered with sauce. Cole slaw dry no flavor, not for me, baked beans awesome, white bread slices dry seemed stale. I won't be back nor recommend to anyone. I'll blame the quality of the food on the personnel and maybe the real-estate prices for small businesses. Spent $20 and couldn't finish even half of it... true disappointment. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Beef link and Rib tip meal - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

The food is really good here. But the customer service is awful. They don't take phone orders on weekends which is fine. But when you make phone orders on weekdays they mess them up as well. read more

Knowing Memphis BBQ as I do, this wasn't it. This is probably the most disappointed I've been dining out for BBQ. I gave 2 stars as the offered to refund my money without issue. Guy Fieri boasted about the BBQ and the BBQ spaghetti smothered in too much sauce fell flat. No flavor what so ever on the brisket over cooked and dry. I call the BBQ sphaghetti gimmicky food, a mixture of meat topped with sweet sauce made for an un satisfying dish. The cooks couldn't tell me if they were cutting from the point or the flat of the brisket. Once again the two stars are for the courtesy. If I was rating on the food alone then it's a 1 1/2. If there was a rub I didn't taste it. Well seasoned dishes will speak for themselves. Your passion must transcend onto the plate. I just didn't get that here. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Texas hot link sandwich, very disappointing, dried and over cooked sausage almost jerky like. - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

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Got a rib tips and chopped beef... by far the worse experience ever... the rib tips where dry and tough... the chopped beef was un explainable and the bread was hard!!! I'll say the beans was good but based off of the meat it's probably old as well!!! read more

Somehow the Yelp map directed us to Western avenue, where there were lots of Barbecue joints, but they were all Korean! Nothing wrong with that, I love endless meat and kimchi, but I had bookmarked Jay Bee's for beef ribs. Very small place, on a corner, with a couple of picnic tables outside and a line of 20 out the door. I think most of theme were there for takeout. The line took a long time but we got to talk to the other patrons about kids today and what the stuff their faces with while they're fiddling with video games. The counter woman was really funny. No, y'all can't share the sides, 'cause once he starts eating them beans he ain't never gonna let you have any. We got beef ribs and pork ribs, medium sauce, would probably have hot next time. Food came up really quick and we ate outside. The ribs and the sides were great. Well cooked and meaty, four bones in the small dinner and about 8 pork on the half slab. Just enough for me, nearly too much for my friend. The beans with bits of meat were indeed fantastic. Very messy and no sink to wash our hands, but we'd brought our own wet wipes. Still smelled like Q all afternoon. Nothing wrong with that either! read more

Horrible please please don't waste your money. The only reason I didn't take the food back is because I live 50 miles away. Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs were burnt, and the potato salad was runny. It's really sad, if you can't take pride in your business, just close down.. read more

I bought a Chicken dinner, Rib tip dinner and 2 Hot links on Friday the 5th of November for my Birthday. All of the food was over cooked chewy and dry. I had not been here for about a year and this place has really gone down hill. Also the lady that was working the window was rude to me. She talked to me like she had no home training or like I did her wrong just for bothering her to order my food. Please do not waste your money coming here. I won't be back read more

This place has s TRASH !!!! First time there was less than a year ago, I went with my Man who is a Trucker, he eats Bbq from places All over The US.... The customer service is HORRIBLE!!! The Lady behind the counter acted super unprofessional.... The second time I went was even worse!! The second lady behind the counter was even more RUDE than the 1st!!! I tried to give them a second chance but to no avail THEY FAILED Again!! I hope they get their stuff together because in all actuality there was NO CUSTOMERS & honestly, we were doing them a favor!!! I would advise EVERYONE DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE!!!! read more

I was amazed with the quality and service especially after reading some of the lower star reviews. I had a small birthday gathering this weekend and wanted to give family and friends a good tasting BBQ dinner, I ordered a couple slabs of Beef and Pork Ribs, Rib Tips, sliced Brisket, and BBQ beans.... I have to say, everything was good and exceeded my expectations. Staff was polite, and worked out my order to include the sides.. I will definitely go back, as long as the service and quality stays the same, they definitely have my business... Thank You to all at Jay Bees BBQ! read more

I had combo platter ( ribs and brisket - side of beans and coleslaw . Ribs were pretty good , brisket a bit dry . Beans were tasty , coleslaw a bit flavorless and dry . No tables , just to go orders ! Recommend! read more

I ordered chopped beef and got a plate of fat and grease! Totally disappointing!!! This place is iffy for sure!!! SMH

Let me start this off, by saying I NEVER leave yelp reviews. Ever! But this situation is a must. Food is amazing. Got the rib tips with the 2 sides. However, the lady working the cashier has 0 life in her. I asked her for her opinion on macaroni salad or the potato salad. She just looked at me and shrugged her shoulders. I realized she hated her job, so I decided to test her with another question. I then asked her "how long will it be until my meal is ready"? She just looked at me with a plain face as if I was bothering her. I laughed at the situation so she can see how she was acting and she didn't care. I get it...working for someone else sucks but if you don't like your job, just simply leave. I've worked in the restaurant business for 6 years. Her attitude is unacceptable and should be changed. I'm sure this isn't her first complaint. read more

Great food. I have Been going there for years ! They always have a line of customers waiting. The downside is the very limited parking.

This is hands down the best BBQ in Southern California. Order the BBQ pork sandwich. It doesn't get any better them this. Now to the nitty gritty. This place is a bit "edgy". They take your order from behind bullet proof glass, it's in "the hood" and the place is way past due for a remodel. But I live life on the edge. Man up and get you some. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Come on in - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

This is legit, Southern barbecue, done in the country home kitchen style. The building is nothing to look at and will probably scare away most casual folk. We're talking the hole-in-the-wall of holes-in-the-walls. It's kind of located between a light industrial zone and a residential area. It sits in the middle where two streets come together. Very funky location. There's no inside eating so most will order their food to go. They do have some picnic tables outside if you need to get your grub on while there. I think most people get their stuff and scoot. There's isn't much room inside where you go to order and you might find people crowded inside and in the doorway. I found the food to be on the sloppy side. Not my favorite for BBQ but it does have that soul food flavor. read more

John H: *sounds of grunting and chewing on a rib* Monica P: (casually) The ribs are good huh? John H: *grunting, chewing, nodding* Monica P: Are they the best you've ever had? John H: *grunting, chewing, shaking of head* Monica P: Do you think they are the best in LA? John H: *grunt, grunt, bite, chew* Yep. Can you get me a napkin? To say that Jaybees ribs are 'good' is an understatement. These are make-you-want-to-slap-your-momma good ribs. I came hungry and eager to taste some good ol' Memphis Q. I was not diappointed. The menu is pretty straight-forward. If you order a dinner you pick your rib: either beef or pork. You can also order chicken, links or shoulder. Then you pick your sauce: mild, medium, hot, x-tra hot. (I got the medium, it was perfect...not too much kick) Your dinner comes with 2 sides: macaroni salad, potato salad, slaw, or baked beans. Now if you want mac n cheese, greens or cornbread, those items are extra. A large dinner comes with 5 ribs...a small has 4 ribs. Doesn't matter you will have to tie the ribs to the side of your car just like the Flintstones cartoon. Your dinner will also come with two slices of plain bread, I suppose they are for soppin' up some of that fine sauce. Don't try to be a hero, skip the bread, it's just filler. For every bite of bread you take it will be one less bite of rib in your belly. You do the math. Jaybees is small place. I mean SMALL. Only a handful of people will fit inside to order food from the cashier behind the bullet-proof glass. You can either take your food home or eat at one of the picnic tables outside on the patio/parking lot. Don't forget to try some sock-it-to-me cake or peach cobbler or sweet potato pie. You may also want to come with a friend who will help you waddle home when you're finished. read more

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This is Unapologetic down home cooking... Best BBQ in town, all you gotta do is find it then enjoy it. I've been craving Brisket since another BBQ spot let me down last week. Thanks Jay Bee's for not letting me down. Most of the signs in this place are handwritten in this "One-off" BBQ experience.My personal favorite "WE WILL REFUSE TO SERVE YOU IF YOU ARE TALKING ON YOUR CELLPHONE." I got the feeling that the sweet lady behind the counter would also probably refuse to serve you if you cursed, shouted, talked back to your mother/wife or failed to open the door for woman. This is like something you would find in Memphis or someplace else "down South" not in the middle of Gardena, Ca. At the end of the day you can't get much better BBQ food than this. 4 not 5 stars because the place isn't as pretty as it could be, 4 not 3 because it's not trying to be pretty. 4 works! (Decent bread wouldn't hurt either guys!) Pick it up and take it somewhere nice or just eat it by the pound alone on one of the picnic tables and cry a little bit for that fat kid inside of you! Thanks for reading another of my LONG ASS REVIEWS. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Yep, that's it! Blink and you might miss it (out) - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

I was really excited to try out Jay Bees BBQ. I had heard all kinds of great things about this place. Location wise is a little off. Tiny little run down shop located in Gardena. Service was on the abrupt side. "What do you want?" Nothing impressive about it all. Ordered our food and sat outside on the benches waiting. The ribs were just OK. Nice smoked flavor and all, but they were drowned in BBQ sauce. Everything was really fatty. I honestly didn't enjoy the sides very much. The potato salad reminded me of the kind you can purchase from Ralph's. Just didn't really feel the love. I think the main problem here is that I have experienced Bludso's so now nothing can really compare. read more

Ever since Hole in the Wall Deli shut down I've been searching for a suitable replacement that has good BBQ at a reasonable price. Towards this end I tried Jay Bee's a couple of days ago as it seemed to have reasonably good reviews on Yelp. Jay Bee's is like a tiny rundown shack on the side of the road with exactly 3 parking spots in front and a couple of open air community benches on the side to enjoy your meal. At 11:30 a.m. on a weekend there was a line about 6-7 people deep so it does seem to be pretty popular, however they do a pretty good job of moving the line quickly so I was up in a couple of minutes. I generally start with beef ribs at any new BBQ place that I visit so I decided to get a large order of beef ribs ($13.50) which includes 4 ribs and two sides. For the sides I went with baked beans and mac and cheese. The chatty elderly lady behind the register tried to make small talk while running my card but as I'm not too good at it, the interaction felt a bit awkward, but you can't fault someone for trying. My order was ready in a couple of minutes after paying so no issues on the ordering front. Taste wise the ribs seemed to be cut a bit tight so they did not have too much meat on the bone but they were not the undernourished ribs that I've had at other places. The ribs had a decent smoke ring which suggested that the technique was right. The meat felt a bit dry so these were not the best that I've had but enjoyable none the less. The hot-sweet sauce was also very good and the ribs were nicely coated with the sauce. The baked beans were terrific - sweet and perfectly cooked. One of the best that I've had. I also liked the mac and cheese which had a very clean home made taste to it. The ribs also came with a slice of supermarket quality bread that was not buttered or toasted so was Meh. Pricewise it was about the average that you would pay for beef ribs ($3.50 per rib) so even though it was more expensive than Hole in the Wall Deli it was comparable to other BBQ places. Overall I felt that this was good not great more like a 3.5 stars place so I'll be generous and round that up to 4. I plan to return and try their beef brisket and links in due course at which time I will update my review accordingly. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Large order of beef ribs ($13.50) - Ribs are cut a bit tight but are smoked right. Sauce is a great hot-sweet combination. Good. - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

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What can I say... this is one of the few places where the side dishes were far better than the main course. Both the baked beans and the dessert cakes they have are absolutely delicious. Their famous bbq pork sandwich, on the hand, left something to be desired. My main problem starts with the bun. The sauce seeps so quickly and so thoroughly into the bun that the sandwich becomes impossible to hold. Now you're left with a wrapper full of bbq pork and wet bread. Not the best combination. The bbq pork itself was good, though I don't think it was actually pulled pork. But when I get a sandwich, I expect to be able to pick it up and eat it, not have it fall apart in my hands as I scramble to keep it on the paper. read more

Once upon a time, I was in Memphis, enjoying the first real barbecue of my life. I learned that real 'cue was actually the pulled pork sandwich, with a little bit o' sauce, topped with some coleslaw, and served on plain white bread. Real ribs were given a dry rub of spices and allowed to sit overnight before going on the barbecue...which means low and slow (not hot and sizzling; that's grilling) for many many hours over the smoke of hickory or other hard wood. They did not have to fall off the bone (that's easy), but rather, 'fight back' some. How did I end up in Memphis? I grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, and getting 'ribs' meant going to one of the local restaurant chains where I'm pretty sure the ribs were just boiled or baked until legally edible, then smothered in overly-sweet 'bbq sauce'. You know, candy meat. Of course. Loved it. Then one day as an adult, I happened to watch one of those FoodTV shows where they show you barbecue done up Southern style. I was PISSED. Of course, here in fast-paced L.A., who's gonna take the time to do 'cue old skool? So, in one of those rare flashes of inspiration, a friend and I decided to go on a little BBQ safari. In the end, I went through the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. There are a lot of regional differences (the source of endless debate) but in the end there's a lot of passion and pride going on which was fascinating and delicious. As we were downing some pulled pork and ribs in a place called Interstate BBQ, I remarked to the owner how there was nothing like this in Los Angeles. He quickly replied, "My brother has a place out there." He wrote down the name: "Jay Bee's BBQ". Soon, back in L.A., the sight and smell of smoke greeted us, letting us know this was the real deal. Down and dirty. The pulled pork did not dissapoint; neither did the ribs. The side dishes made us feel like we were in the South all over again. They bottle their own sauce, available for purchase. I suggest getting a pork sandwich w/spicy sauce and eating it immediately, and then get lots of ribs, more pork, some links, maybe chicken, and some sides to go... This is not so much a restaurant as a take-out joint. Jay Bee's is planted on a kind of median island, with a couple of picnic tables, and you probably won't want to hang around after dark. The heavy plexiglas separating you from the cashier is there for a reason. You're on the border of Compton, yo. You already know the other popular BBQ favorites. If you feel brave, try Jay Bee's. Monday: 11-7. Tuesday thru Saturday: 11- 10. Closed Sunday. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

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Food was fantastic!!! And the service beyond compare!!! I was up there from Orange County on an errand and I remember Jay Bee's was on Diners, Drive-in's and Dive a few years ago!! So I went there for the first time. Miss Linda was adorable! They did forget to give me the greens I ordered but it doesn't matter because if what Miss Linda did!!! A couple of hours later she CALLED me to apologize!!! NOW THAT IS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! read more

I'll go anywhere that has great food. A definite attribute of a FOODIE! And Jay Bee's is proof. It's a little shack in a sort of questionable area in Gardena. I wouldn't go there at night that's for sure..... since where you place you're order has a bullet proof shield. But for great BBQ, it's worth it. This is the best BBQ place in LA. I work in Torrance and go to Jay Bee's for lunch. Been going to Jay Bee's for years. They have the BEST pulled pork sandwiches. I get the medium spicy sauce. The pulled pork sandwiches have coleslaw on top and kind of off sets the spicy-ness. The rib tips dinner is great too. They give you a lot of meaty rib tips so you'll have left overs to nosh on. Yum! The baked beans is a must have too! If you love BBQ like I do, you have to make the trip out to Jay Bee's. I'm downgrading this place by one star since the last time I went with a co-worker we had to wait a long time for our sandwiches. I got my sandwich first, and by the time my co-worker got his sandwich I was finished mine. Warning. The old woman who works at Jay Bee's during the day is like the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld....but this one is a BBQ Nazi. Make sure you know what you want before you order or she might just send you to the back of the line. heeh! read more

Good stuff. Saw the Jay-Bees on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (like everyone else), and thought we'd stop by. The area is a little spooky. Wouldn't go there at night. However, high noon is a good time to get some tasty juicy ribs drowned in a sweet BBQ sauce. We tried the beef, and the pork, split everything and loved it. Service? It's NOT a restaurant folks, it's a rib joint on the outskirts of Compton, ok? The inside is VERY SMALL. It was crowded (elbow to elbow, holding the wife close LOL) The crowd was pretty rough looking. But keep your head up, DON'T stare, you must be as clear as possible when you order, and everything will be fine. Take your delicious hot mouth-watering ribs to go. No beer :( PLUS; This food goes GREAT with beer- which you'll need to have at home... MINUS; The area read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Swimming in the sauce, just the way I likes it - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

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This place never disappoints. Well I couldn't call in my order but I ordered and only waited about 10 min for half a slab of ribs, two beef links, potato salad and some baked beans for my main. All of it delicious! read more

Mediocre BBQ, service is lousy, rude and just unprofessional. I go to Lucille's and is treated a lot better and they actually have items that are on the menu! If I was to call and place an order at Hambones I am not treated as a child! read more

Guy Fieri, you lost all credibility when you hyped up Jay Bee's House of Fine BBQ. Fine BBQ, this place ain't. I have tried this place at least 3 times and have really tied to like it, but between the slow and rude service, the mediocre BBQ, and disappointing side dishes, I truly don't understand why some Yelpers would rate it more than 3 stars. I did find out that the place has been around for quite some time. The original owner and proprietor passed away about a year or two ago, and perhaps that may help explain why the quality and service have gone downhill when it came under its latest manager/owner (who is supposed to be a living relative of the original owner). The barbecue meat quality is better than Assembly of God's, but not by much. Its still a cheap cut of ribs. A bit fatty and chewy. The sauce is also one of the worst I have ever tasted. It tastes very similar to the sauce of canned Pork N Beans. The peach cobbler looks really pretty on the outside. The crust is fine, but the peaches just taste like canned peaches. Very bland and disappointing. Perhaps the only redeeming thing about this place is that they have ample parking and plenty of outdoor (but shaded) seating. That's a rarity in most of the BBQ joints in The Hood. You are better of driving to Nate's or Bludso's for really better BBQ. read more

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Horrible bbq! Ordered 2 meat Combo beef ribs and hot links. Beef ribs were dry and over cooked also they did not remove the membrane before cooking. Hot links were soggy. Potato salad was from a jug from the super market. Collard greens were cold. Rude customer service as well read more

April 2,2021-friday Hubby bought me 2 dinners-other for grand Mine was SPICY ribs with POTATO salad& baked beans The ribs All I taste is BURNT and I have a after taste in my MOUTH Have not been able to finish one rib All the years I have been going Will not ask for someone to get ribs from there They should have thrown this slab away But they already knew that Don't want to give a 1 star not even a 1/2 star read more

I have no words..Spent $150 and made sure to tell everyone I did no cook this food. The hotlinks were slimy and tuff. How do you screw up hotlinks? The brand and potato salad tastes like it was bought from a grocery store. Idk what to say its just Not good. Sauce no taste... read more

The food more often than not is always delicious, plentiful, and fresh. I love the meats; always tender and mouth watering! The flavor of the smoked barbecue is addicting! I love the potato salad and beans also! I only gave three stars because of the service and them being out of things. What bothers the hell out of me is when you get to the window and they're out of this and out of that! It bothers me even more so when it's early evening 4-6pm and they're out of things! PREPARATION PEOPLE, PREPARATION!! Okay, the service. There is one cashier in particular that is rude, and almost mean in her delivery toward customers. GIRL PLEASE, GOD SPEED! read more

I'm not around from here but I was doing Uber. My passenger told me if I like BBQ sandwiches and I said yeah. Right when i said yeah, he said to try this place. I've been driving all day and I'm sure, I'll try it. When in, got the menu and everything looked great. I got a Beef Sandwich with medium sauce (there's mild to extra hot) and a small 4oz Cole slaw. Cole slaw was a bit bland for my tasting maybe needed a bit more sauce but it was good. Sandwich was amazing. The meat was really tender. Flavor from the sauce was amazing. Not too spicy and a lot of flavor. Bad part for me was the size of the buns were hamburger size and when I was done, I wanted another one! Lol Verdict? If I'm in the area, I'll definitely come back for some more! And try the chicken sandwich next. FYI, if you like to get your hands filled BBQ sauce, this is the place for you. read more

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Best BBQ in town!!! And big portions.... Brisket is my favorite. So tender and juicy never dry and hot links perfect. collard greens sooo delicious. Your missing out if you don't give this place a try. read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Beef brisket double baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

This bbq place is good but not great and let me tell you it's hood. The lady who is normally at the container can come off being rude, however I never had a problem with her but don't let her friends come in because she will ignore the customers. Now on to the food.. The sides are just okay nothing to write home about. I love there pork sandwich it's full of meat with coleslaw on top... It's expensive and will fill you up. The prices are not bad and you can get your food pretty fast here. If you are a smoke flavored bbq person than you are better off going to bludso's because they smoke there meat a little to much for me. The ribs here are tender I have had the pork and the beef, the beef normally have a lot of meat on them. read more

Is the food at Jay Bee's House of Fine Bar-B-Que: messy - yes tasty - yes affordable - yes authentic - yes as good as BBQ at restaurants in the Southern US - almost Is: the staff friendly - no the seating comfortable - no, unless graffiti-ridden park benches are your thing the location safe - daytime, more or less; after sundown, ??? Would I return to Jay Bee's House of Fine Bar-B-Que? YES read more

Jay Bee's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Gardena, California

Used to be my favorite go-to barbecue spot. I used to justify the lack of customer service for their really really good barbecue but now it's just mediocre customer service with mediocre barbecue. I didnt care for their potato salad, knowing it comes from a pre-made bucket but their used-to-be good beans are also the same quality now. They are no different from what I have in the cupboard, canned and ready. Their barbecue portions have shrunk many times but now its noticeable. What happened I wonder. read more

This is my favorite BBQ spot in the greater Los Angeles area. The pulled pork, the brisket, the bbq sammiches...BOMB. The sides are on point as well. When I have a BBQ craving, Ill go out of my way for this place. I drive a semi-truck, and there are a few places to park within a block of there. My only complaint are the Collard Greens. Everything else here is great, but the greens aint no good. The staff is nice, the location is rough, and I love coming here. Make sure you get extra napkins. Didn't even know that this place was featured on DDD until I had been there a few times. read more