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    Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

    3.4 (2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken fried steak with GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
    Christian K.

    I am always skeptical when it comes to trying American bbq because my grandparents would make the absolute best. My friends wanted to try this place out and I stayed away from the American bbq because I didn't want to be disappointed. I asked the waiter, I think her name was Hannah about her personal recommendations and she recommended the chicken fried steak. The gravy and chicken fried steak was actually pretty good, and the mashed potatoes were flavorful. My setback of this place was the mac n cheese, in all honesty it tasted the same as krafts. We sat at the bar and was able to watch the sports games. My

    Current menu, March 2026
    Angela B.

    Let me start by saying, since the name of the place is Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ, you'd EXPECT to get some awesome BBQ/smoked meats. Sadly, after having been to mom & pop BBQ joints, I find Lucille's highly lacking in standout taste and flavor. My friend and I both orders the 2 meat lunch special, choosing double (quarter) chicken with mac & cheese for the side. It's not that the chicken preparation was necessarily bad, but it wasn't memorable either. I've actually had better at a nearby buffet. Same for the mac & cheese. Even the complimentary biscuits with apple butter were disappointing in that they were not warm and fluffy. Service was great, tho, and our server was friendly, checked on us regularly, and kept our sodas filled. There's plenty of inside dining and they also have a bar area that looks like a fun place to eat while watching your favorite sport of the season. I do love that the smoker is right near the front, emitting all the delicious smoky aromas. Would I come back? Probably only if someone gave me a gift card. Otherwise I'd prefer to support a small mom & pop shop with tastier meats.

    Pork ribs racks
    Kai C.

    Extremely small portions size I did the pick 2 combo with brisket upgrade for $41 and it's barely the size of a lunch box Parking is ample free large lot Seating is huge probably fit over 300 guests under one roof They have large variety of dining rooms and heavily decorated They can easily accommodate large groups even 100+ people For the price you are much better off dining at mom and pop bbq restaurants with local soul and pride. Just look at the photo for $41 my meal what you get vs other local bbq joints.

    BABY BACK RIBS FULL RACK
    Pete F.

    Genuinely surprised at how good the food was. It's been years since we've been to Lucilles. We had to wait about 30 minutes at 5P on a weekend and the line was much longer when we left. The portion was good and the meat was tender and tasty. The sides were also delish. Be sure to get the discounted gift card available at Costco as it's a little pricey.

    Handed us dirty towels after the meal.
    Michael R.

    Kind of speechless, I was never rude and all I asked for was a refill of biscuits at one point. I came here with my girlfriend in December and it was so appallingly bad, at the end of our meal, the server who had been staring daggers into me the whole night gave us dirty towels to clean our hands. They smelled bad and were dirty. I don't think I've had an experience at a restaurant this unsettling and weird. I never once got a refill for a drink, even when I politely asked, we waited 25 minutes for the person to come back and take our order. She kept forgetting to bring us biscuits and groaned at us when we asked. I was shocked she ever brought some and a refill. We ordered maybe $65 of food and the food was ice cold and both my girlfriend and I felt sick after, we barely ate the food because it was bad. The biscuits were the only thing that was decent. I don't even know why I tipped, I just was so floored by the terrible experience, nothing comes close to how bad this Lucille's was. We both genuinely felt uncomfortable. I will never come back here in my life. Don't work here if you're that miserable, it's not complicated.

    BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
    Kim C.

    Went for a team dinner and had excellent service. Reservation was timely, table ready, server Michael was excellent. Helpful with suggestions, frequently checked on us and refilled drinks, bread. Onion straws was delicious. My bbq chicken salad was flavorful and filling. He even offered us to go of our ice teas! Ambiance was typical of lucille's with music in background but not too loud.

    Front entrance
    Patrick ..

    Bottom Line Up Front: If you don't mind paying a premium for Southern-style BBQ from a restaurant chain, Lucille's is a fun and satisfying destination. The Locale: Located right off the 57 Freeway on Imperial Highway, this Lucille's is clean with an enjoyable aesthetic. It's made to look like a mid-20th century smokehouse. The Service: The entire wait staff is friendly and competent, but our server, Erika, was exceptional. She made excellent recommendations, was quick to respond, and brought what we needed even before we asked for it. I can't compliment her enough. The Food: My dad and I shared the Feast for Two package in which you pick an appetizer, entree, and dessert from a set menu. We chose fried onion strings for the starter, pork belly, sausage, and baby back ribs for the main course, and chocolate cake for the dessert. The fried onions were good but were so intertwined like Velcro that it was hard not to spill some eveytime we tried to pull a few strings off the plate. The pork belly was moist with a nice layer of fat (that's a good thing with this choice!). The baby back ribs were solid. And the sausage was genuinely spicy and juicy. Oddly enough the chocolate cake was too sweet and not dense or moist at all; it fell apart every time I tried to cut a piece off. My wife orders the country fried steak, which was yummy. Her veggie sides were just average though. The Price: This is where it hurts. The price of everything on the menu has seen to gone up since the last time I visited. Including tip and taxes, our meal for 3 people came out to be more than $100. This means fewer visits for us overall per year. Bad for us, bad for their business. The Conclusion: Lucille's offers a fun vibe and mostly delicious Southern-style food. But a few average dishes and the steep prices make Lucille's a place I would only go to for special occasions.

    Biscuits and onion straws
    Minh V.

    It's been a minute since we've been to Lucille's. And the only reason why we came here was because we had a gift card. The tables and chairs are pretty clean. The space is what you'd expect from a chain restaurant. We ordered the southern fried chicken, which was delicious. However, the mashed potatoes was just OK. It was on the dryer side. And the vegetables are good. We also got their barbecue platter. We chose the pork belly, sausage, Baby back ribs with a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious except for the sausages. The food was good not the greatest, but what made this experience amazing was Ericka, our server. I feel like it's very rare that we get great service so when we do get it, we are super appreciative. What made Ericka stand out was that she was very attentive, generous with the refills, and just a sweetheart. And we had to make sure she knows it. I usually don't enjoy Lucille's food so much but I would just go back to be served by Ericka . So if you go to Lucille's, make sure you ask for her!

    Family Meal for Four and upgraded the baby back ribs (+$9.50 each). BUILD YOUR OWN FAMILY MEAL FOR FOUR
    Minjee K.

    I ordered the Family Meal for Four and upgraded the meat to two full racks of baby back ribs (+$9.50 each). When I opened the box, I honestly felt uncomfortable seeing the ribs already cut up. They were sliced into small pieces, about one or two bones each, which I really didn't like. Since the meat itself was quite dry, it made the presentation feel even more disappointing. Not a single piece was tender or juicy. Considering the overall menu and portion, the price was reasonable. Next time, I'll definitely ask them not to cut the ribs.

    My ticket that clearly shows the sides I ordered and requested sauce.

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    Ask the Community - Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

    You open on Christmas day?

    Hi Peter- no, we are not open on Christmas Day.

    Do they take reservation or is it first come first serve?

    Hi Sam, we do accept reservations at www.lucillesbbq.com/reservations. Thanks!

    What happened to Lucille's value...and why is the feast for two AND soups gone...but the prices stayed the same?

    Inflation! Cost of goods goes up!

    Did they change the Mac and cheese recipe?

    I don't know we didn't order it maybe

    Do they have outdoor patio heaters for dinner around 5 pm?

    The one in Brea does.

    Do they have outdoor heaters?

    Not hey do not have outside heaters they didn't when I took my friend there for her birthday

    How long do they Smoked the brisket?

    Their brisket SUCKS AND IS SUPER DRY, don't waist your time ordering!

    Is there a corkage fee?

    Yes, when I paid it, it was $15 per bottle. That was about a year ago - I think.

    Do they have live Blues bands at Brea?

    We currently do not have a live Blues band at our Brea location. Please check our website on the flying pig lounge section to see the locations that currently have a live Blues Band.… Read more

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    wow. over 17 year ago review- but you know what? This is still my go to for barbecue in Orange…read moreCounty. I'm a pork rib guy not a brisket guy unless you're coming in at 3 AM to start it, so for me their pork ribs are not only tasty and tender, but I love the sauce. Damn, I can eat these without the sauce. I went to that Long Beach barbecue festival last year, and there were a couple places that had some really really really tasty barbecue, but they are super far away from me. This place isnt close to me, but it's worth the drive. Bout the only place I think that's better than this that I've experienced is Earls in Carson. And man they got the sides, along with the desserts and the barbecue is beyond point. I get maybe the criticism about the sides or whatever but you know what, I go to a barbecue place, it's not so much about the sides. It's really about the barbecue. I can make mac & cheese. I can make coleslaw. I can buy it other places where I know it's done better so again still the best barbecue I've had in OC, sides notwithstanding. Really can't tell you much about the rest of the menu, I don't eat chicken anymore, but every time I've taken somebody to this place or gotten barbecue from this place, other people seem to like it too.

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    BBQ Pork Sandwich - Thinly Sliced tenderloin pork served on a french roll w/ pickles and onion + includes a side (mac salad) $13.45
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