This is one of my favorite restaurants. Whether we eat at the restaurant or get to go, I'm usually always happy. So when I order, I usually get the pick three or the feast. It's always more food than one sitting, so I'm able to enjoy it for a while I can't get enough of the biscuits and apple butter, so I buy like a little tub of the apple butter and extra biscuits. You can't beat that! My other thing that I love is their a strawberry lemonade. It's really good and it's not too sweet and not too sour. Then comes to barbecue I love the brisket. I love the pork belly and my favorite is always the baby back ribs. They're very generous with their sauce, but just in case a bottle of sauce is totally worth it and available to purchase. I think one time I've been here three times in in one weekend and the service and quality never waivers. There are times the wait is a little longer than usual, but the servers are very communicative of anywait. The restaurant is a little smaller. It's not fit for super large groups maybe like 8 to 10 would be good At most. It does have that old timer feel. So cute! read more

This should have been so much better! I ordered the brisket through DoorDash and, to give credit where it's due, the food arrived hot and the delivery itself was fine. Unfortunately, that's where the positives ended for me. When I order from a BBQ restaurant, especially when I'm paying BBQ prices, I expect the brisket to be the standout item. Good brisket should be tender, juicy, flavorful, and have that rich smoky taste that comes from being cooked low and slow. Sadly, that wasn't my experience at all. The brisket I received was dry, tough, and lacked the depth of flavor I was expecting. Instead of being easy to pull apart or melt-in-your-mouth tender, it was chewy and difficult to eat. The seasoning and smoke flavor were also underwhelming, making the meat feel even more disappointing. As someone who specifically ordered brisket because it's usually the star of any BBQ menu, I was surprised by how far it fell short of expectations. I understand that delivery can sometimes affect food quality, but since the food arrived hot, I don't think temperature was the issue here. The problem was simply the quality and preparation of the brisket itself. Based on my experience, I would recommend that others skip the brisket. There are plenty of BBQ places that do brisket exceptionally well, and unfortunately this wasn't one of them. I was really looking forward to this meal and ended up disappointed. I can't see myself ordering the brisket again. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - BEEF BRISKET PER POUND - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

I ordered Lucille's BBQ for lunch last week since it's sorta close to work and in somewhat walking distance so I don't have to lose my parking spot... ordered online through their website and opted for the 2-item lunch combo, upgrade to tritip and brisket (both had an additional surcharge), comes with garlic mashed potatoes, and a biscuit. Really - for the price you pay - the portions are horrible. Both meats were dry, overcooked in some parts. You can see in my photos how bad the cuts looked. I don't know if take-out customers are given worse cuts since they won't be on-site to complain - but happy to share my disappointment in a review that's going to live on their site forever. I had to bathe all my cuts of meats in the sauces to make any part of them remotely palatable. The garlic mashed potatoes was really just mashed potatoes - dry, and no hint of garlic at all. Even a thing of gravy would've helped. If gravy was extra, it shouldn't be to save a bad side. Biscuit was dry. Packaging and presentation was great - but that's not going to save a sorry meal. My total was $27.74 including tip (yes - I still tip on takeout orders since someone has to package the meal). Their scammy text subscription thing never sent me a discount code after I registered my cell phone. So I paid full price for crappy food and pathetic portions. That's fine, I'm not planning on giving them a second chance. For better quality BBQ in the Garden Grove area - go to The Smoking Ribs or Smoke Queen BBQ. Prices are comparable, but you get better portions and higher quality cuts. read more

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Ordered a build your own barbecue plate; the portions felt a little small compared to mom and pop shops but it was surprisingly good! The brisket had a little too much fatty pieces, but the burnt ends were some of the best I've had! We are open to coming back! Our waitress was super attentive! The restaurant was very spacious and it was a short wait. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - BUILD YOUR OWN BAR-B-QUE COMBO - PICK 3 - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Came into Lucille's for an early dinner today. We asked where happy hour took place at the hostess table and we were responded with happy hour did not start until 4. We agreed to sit by the bar area and wait until 4 o'clock when I noticed a sign on the table happy hour is from 3-7 Monday through Friday. The hostess that walked us to the table has no clue what time happy hour starts. Kenadie was our server and she was friendly but somewhat dropped the ball while serving us. She took our orders but never brought us our drinks and when the food was brought out she asked if we needed anything else we said yes our drinks. First brought to our table were the biscuits with apple butter which were probably the best thing we had. We ordered onion straws that tasted like nothing. My son's pasta was pretty bland. Hubby said his tri tip sandwich was also pretty bland the fries were ok. My meal was just sad I ordered a two item bbq plate with pulled chicken that was not pulled but was cut up into small pieces and the flavor was just unpleasant The tri tip was a super small and dry portion. I couldn't finish the mac and cheese. I felt very dissatisfied. Strawberry lemonades were pretty yummy. Overall though a sad visit to Lucille's. read more

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Who knew Lucille's had great happy hour pricing. We had a concert at the Honda center and checked it out! There was something for everyone from hot chicken sandwich, deviled eggs, to burnt ends. We pretty much liked everything except our friend didn't like the nachos. The brisket on it tasted weird. Service was great and the bar was packed!! Fun casual ambience for any get together. read more

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I ordered BBQ from Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que today, and I want to start by saying the person who took my order was kind, professional, and helpful. Unfortunately, the food itself was very disappointing. Presentation-wise, it looked like I was given the last of several items. I spent almost $40 on a 2-meat combo and banana pudding. The combo included brisket, pork belly burnt ends, potato salad, and baked beans. The brisket looked visibly dried out and unfortunately tasted dry as well. The pork belly burnt ends were okay, but the portion size was very small for the price. The sides were decent, but the potato salad container definitely could have been filled more like the baked beans were. The biscuit with apple butter also seemed like it may have been the last one available. It was broken, dry, cold, and just tossed into the bag. The biggest disappointment was the banana pudding. It tasted mostly like whipped cream, and there were no bananas or vanilla wafer cookies included at all, despite that being how it is described on the menu. There was some type of crumble in it, but very little. For $9, I expected actual pudding, bananas, and vanilla wafers. It honestly felt like a waste of money. I normally don't complain, but this meal did not reflect the quality I expected for the price paid. I also reached out to them via their website and never heard anything back. I guess I jist expected to at least recieve an email acknowledging my email. But nope. I probably will not return to this location and it sucks because it is the only one near my home and this was my first time going there. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - BUILD YOUR OWN BAR-B-QUE COMBO - PICK 2 SMOKED PORK BELLY BURNT ENDS BBQ BEANS PICNIC POTATO SALAD BEEF BRISKET PER POUND - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

I always judge bbq based on this...if it didn't even need sauce. Lucille's passed my test, although the sauces on the table were very good! Our family visited the Orange location the week of Christmas during a Disney trip. We were given gift cards to this place and it was our first time trying it. We LOVED it! The biscuits and butter that come with your order are amazing. Cinnamon apple butter, I could eat that by itself! The menu is packed with options for everyone. They have everything from individual meals to family packs. It's a little pricey, but well within expectations. The staff was amazing throughout our visit. The manager even stopped to see how we were doing. Wish there was a location in San Diego, I would probably frequent this place regularly if they did! read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Hot Sauce!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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I went to Costco and they had a few different gift cards on sale so I ended up picking one up. My fiancée and I chose to try this one. I personally think the service was good. The female waitress that serviced us was really friendly and made sure we were good. Also asked us when we got close to finishing if we were ready for the desert we ordered so it came out hot and it was good! The reviews threw me off a bit, but it was decent. I liked the atmosphere, it was old school looking but still felt nice. The food was decent, maybe a little dry to some, but in general it was pretty good. I'm definitely going to be coming back since we still have one more gift card, but I might snag a few more from Costco to start a little stockpile for date nights. read more

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management was bad when i first walked in... my party of 4 had a wait of 14 mins which wasn't bad until we see parties of 4 gwt seated when they came way later.. talked to host and said "oh i must've forgot"... bad start already queso dip which was an appetizer took 30 mins very cheesy barely any pico de gallo and beef ordered brisket to go and was all fatty brisket when we got non fatty ones at the restaurant eating won't be returning, not worth. read more

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Food safety is something I take very seriously, especially when it comes to chicken and meals being served to children, which is why I felt it was important to share our experience. My family and I usually gather at Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que for our annual family lunch, so this experience was especially heartbreaking and disappointing. During our meal, my nephew asked me to taste his chicken because he said something did not taste right. At first, I thought maybe it was just the temperature. However the moment I tasted it, I immediately noticed a sour, spoiled and very unpleasant taste. It was clear something was seriously wrong and it was extremely concerning knowing a child had already begun eating it. By the end of our visit, they brought him two fried chicken pieces as a replacement, but unfortunately the chicken was cold and was brought out when we were already boxing up our food and preparing to leave. To make matters worse, we were still charged. What was even more disappointing was the lack of concern shown. Neither our server nor management offered a sincere apology, showed any real urgency, or took the time to properly address such a serious food safety concern. What should have been a special family tradition turned into one of our worst dining experiences. Given the circumstances, this was incredibly disappointing and honestly may be our last visit. I truly hope management takes food safety, food quality and customer care more seriously so that no other family has to experience something like this. Customer service has definitely declined at this location. read more

Horrible service. Food takes forever. Can't even check a gift card balance on their website or through automated phone call. Took 30 mins just to get someone on the phone just to check gift card balance. read more

It had been a while since we went to Lucille's. We stopped in on New Years Day and sat at the bar top. It was happy hour. We had the brisket nachos and they were great. We also had a wedge salad which was a solid choice. I was curious to try the potato salad so we ordered a side. It was great. Now ill need to have that potato salad every time. It tasted like a classic backyard BBQ. We ordered a nice bottle of wine and enjoyed our time. Service was quick. Only downfall was a crying baby in the bar the entire time we were there. The parents didnt seem to care and just let the baby cry. I really wish babies were not allowed in bar areas, but not my rules. Overall, I think this is a great and affordable happy hour. read more

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They were limited on servers so I will not provide less scoring for that. The food, we got the rib plate with a drink (24.99), soup and dessert (14.99), corn (6.99) and two kids meals with drinks. Plus a muddy water (Arnold Palmer) and it was 83.00 give or take. A lot of the stuff besides the ribs were flavorless and I was overcharged for the 14.99 combo. Then the beignets were not really beignets. Ambiance was nice but was a little disappointed with the food. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Beignets - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

If you have a big group, please reserve a couple days in advance! We messed up and forgot to reserve and had to do walk in. Our group had 10 people so we decide to come in early around 5pm. Unfortunately my friends are allergic to coming on time so we almost lost our table. Thankfully our hostess was extremely gracious and helped us out. Bless you girl!! Food wise honestly it was okay. The Apple Butter Biscuits were the highlight lol. We got the Triple Meat Meal with the St. Louis Ribs, Jalapeño Cheese Sausage, and the Burnt ends. It came with Two sides: we got Mac and Cheese and Garlic Mash Potatoes. Onion Straws and. Peach Cobbler for Dessert. Our Sausage came out the wrong one but they let us keep it and got us our right order :) If I go again I would definitely get the sausages and the Brisket again(tried my friends and it was pretty good). read more

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Went for happy hour and it was just okay. The best part of the meal were the biscuits and butter as always. Pricing was good but none of the food was unfortunately. The beef brisket was thinly sliced and on the drier side, pork was juicy but a bit tough. Drinks were great I liked my old fashioned and service was on point. Would not come back read more

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Today I found a large piece of plastic in my mac and cheese. Not a tiny fragment, but a noticeable piece that I actually pulled out of the food. What makes it even more disappointing is that this isn't the first issue I've had here. I kept coming back hoping the experience would improve, but it seems like the same problems keep happening. The only plus today was that I actually got my food on time for once. Unfortunately, after giving this place multiple chances, It's hard to come back. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

The food was good but the service was extremely slow.... We won't come back. It wasn't worth the cost.

I've been to Lucille's once before, (brea location) and I remember thinking it was mediocre and overpriced. Not bad, but not worth it. Today, I decided to give their happy hour a try. Pros: Free WiFi Happy hour! Nice staff Warm moist towel after the meal Cons: No mocktails Food seemed to take a while to come out The biscuit came with apple butter. It was delicious. I thought it was honey butter, and surprised when she said apple butter, because the apple butter I'm used to is kind of like spreadable apple sauce. Regardless, I really liked it. I ordered the New Orleans gumbo, which was alright. If you're not obsessed with gumbo, you'll probably love it, but I have pretty high standards in that department, so for me, it was just okay. I wouldn't pay full price for it. I also got the southern fried dill pickles, which were yummy and had the perfect amount of batter and crisp. They were spears (not rounds) in case that matters to you. They come with ranch and some kind of mustard-y mayonnaise. The ranch was better in my opinion. They also give you a warm towel at the end of the meal, which I thought was a nice touch. Overall, it was alright, but I look forward to going back and trying more of their happy hour! read more

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Our waitress was so nice and actually everyone was. I would recommend reservations that way there is no wait. Bbq ribs, beef ribs amazing. We were so full no room for dessert. read more

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I love Lucille's. The drinks are really yummy, the service is always great, and the food never disappoints. It's a solid spot to come have dinner with the family since there's something for everyone. We always leave happy. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Drinks - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Had the Steakhouse Tri Tip Dip sandwich. Mmmmm! So good! Service was great and food was fantastic! Will definitely come back.... read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Steakhouse Tri Tip Dip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

I went to this establishment last night at 7:00pm. I was alone so I sat at the bar and ordered my dinner there. I ordered the full slab of ribs, sides were baked beans and fries. I ordered a coke for my drink and not an alcoholic beverage sitting at the bar and the lady right off the top said, "we are already starting off on the wrong end". Really!!?? I kept my mouth shut and let it go. I ordered my food as I described what I had ordered above and it was absolutely PATHETIC!! RIBS were cold and very bland!!! Not cooked enough. Just gross! Baked beans were disgusting!! Like they were out of a can!! No flavor and that was cold. The fries were actually decent. Juat very very disappointed from the beginning. I tried to complain about my food but my waiter never asked me if everything was ok. Juat a very disappointing experience from the minute I sat down. Ambiance was okay. Nothing special. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - This is what my Food looked like.. - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

The restaurant is very well decorated and the staff are very nice. The food is good as always. We really like the devil eggs, ribs and tri tip. The meat is very tender and flavorful. The biscuits are very fresh and moist. They have very good deals during happy hour. Stop by for either a quick bite or a full meal when you go to the Block :) read more

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Server was nice but screwed up a lot of things. Appetizer came cold - I asked why he said it comes cold. I said I worked here years ago and this does not get served cold. He brought out a fresh one. Bread that they serve you complimentary came way late. Refills never offered Our meals were ok. It's the first time I seen my kids not finish their meal so we had wasted $60 eating out. No one really enjoyed their meal. My son's nuggets were wrong - they had no sauce on them. It was suppose to be served with a special hot sauce on them. My meal came w/ a dessert and he charged $8.99 extra for the dessert instead of it being included either my meal. I waited 30 mins to pay so i eventually got up to go pay upfront. Still my dessert didn't come that he charred me an extra $8.99 for. They said they fixed the bill but I still have the wrong charge on my account. It was just a terrible experience when you're on vacation and hungry. My whole meal should have been free. I grew up going to the one in Long Beach so maybe that's the problem coming to the one in Orange. read more

I would highly recommend you go somewhere else to eat. While the waitress was very nice, the food was terrible. We had a chicken ceaser salad that was wilted. Chicken tasted like a piece of rubber. My wife had a fried chicken with vegetables and mash potatoes with similar results. Don't waste your money here trust me. read more

Came for a staff lunch and the group loved it! Our server was so kind and fast. I'm not much of a bbq person, but I loved the fried pickles and burnt ends!!! I ended up trying the gumbo and chimichurri sirloin and they were so delish! I especially liked the sirloin with the mashed potatoes. If you're not a bbq person like me you need to get it!! read more

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Hmmm. I just realized that I never reviewed this Lucille's even though I've been here several times, so here goes. Although we often get takeout, the very pleasant ambiance" here is what I would call "upscale coffee shop" which is reminiscent of it's previous occupant, their sister restaurant chain, Hof's Hut. The food quality is always excellent. We are in California, so a bbq purist may not find Lucille's "authentic" but what they produce here is always to my liking. The dine-in combos are great but I think a nice and value option is the a la carte bbq meats and their "family-size extras. Service is always friendly and efficient. read more

We were craving ribs and stopped by our favorite Lucille's in Orange. Mondays are a hidden gem since it's much less busy than the weekends. We tried the Monday special with st. Louis ribs, and two sides absolutely delicious. The ribs were the star: meaty, not fatty, perfectly cooked, and falling right off the bone with amazing sauce. I love their sweet tea the best! and the spicy barbecue sauce so much that I bought a large one to take home, along with the onion straws. Service was fantastic !!! friendly, fast, and they even offered us biscuits and sweet tea to go. Great food, great service, and a cozy BBQ atmosphere that always makes you feel at home! Thank you Kerry our server! I didn't catch her name but to the best manager she a sweet hearth read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - My favorite sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

The service was superb. Andy was sooo good. Thanks to him I had a good time here :) I hope you'll see this read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

Such a bummer, I used to like Lucille's, but they have really gone downhill. Picked up some to go food for Super Bowl in a whim, the food just wasn't good. None of us were happy. The burnt ends were the only thing worth having. The corn was street corn, should be corn on the Cobb or roasted corn, this is a bbq place. The garlic mashed potatoes were inedible, they reached of too much garlic and tasted terrible. I remember the mashed potatoes being good before. The biscuits are still good! Oh and they didn't put the lids on tight for the sauce so the bottom of the paper bag was soaked and all the containers had sauce on them. Poor execution all around. read more

We came to celebrate my MIL's heavenly BDay; she passed in Aug 2020. This is where she always liked going every BDay; so we've continued going on her BDay ever since. The macaroni & cheese was horrible. I took one spoonful & that was it. Not sure what' the fake cheese is; but there is no cheese in that Mac n cheese. They no longer offer greens. The rib tips were almost all fat. The chicken & baby back ribs were just ok. The biscuits used to be fluffy & moist,; these were dry & thin/crunchy. My granddaughter wanted the peach cobbler; which was on the menu; but was told it would be apples instead of peaches.... ???? She ordered it anyway; it was horrible especially the so-called crust. The only thing that was good was the strawberry lemonade. Next year on her BDaywe will make our own BBQ & sides at home to celebrate my MIL's.heavenly BDay read more

Hm, the BBQ here is ok not crazy amazing. If you want a nice little bbq fix then come here. But have the proper expectations they won't blow you off your feet with flavor. The bread and butter sauce after definitely winners in my book. Service varies per location with the location in Chapman topping the Long Beach one. So come here instead of Long Beach. The restaurant was partially full and wasn't crazy loud inside like a BJ restaurant is. Other than that I'd say it's worth the drive and worth your time. Just don't expect to be swept off your feet and your setup for an amazing dinning experience. read more

I placed a take out order for an early lunch pick up. The chicken nuggets appeared to be left over from the prior day. They were inedible and embarrassing to serve. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - BONELESS BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN NUGGETS - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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Amazing service! Food for baby back ribs was amazing too. Not fall of the bone but still delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

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Food was good, service was poor. The waiter was super inattentive the whole meal and came across really rude when serving us. When we asked for a refill on a drink and more biscuits, he brought both in to-go containers even though we were still eating. It felt like we were being rushed out. Will probably not return to this particular location. read more

Lucille's has slowly been becoming our little pulled pork haven during their happy hour. Service can be a little slow sometimes, seems like they run a small crew when they're not busy which is fine. Drinks could be a little stronger, but over all good value for us. read more

Picked up food for Easter. The food was delicious. The service was terrible. I was completely ignored for 10 mins and I was standing right in front of the guy; granted he was on the phone but he didn't even make eye contact or motion it would be a moment. When he got off the phone he quickly turned around and walked away! When he came back there were no apologies or thanks for waiting, he took my name and walked over to a back counter to see if my food was ready and said it would be a few more minutes. Another 10 mins went by and I finally stopped another employee (who had been at the front counter too, but also ignoring guests) to ask if my food was ready because it was now 20 minutes past my designated pick-up time. She walked over to the back counter and picked up two bags of food the had been sitting there the whole time. Please hire or train your employees to use customer service skills that make a customer feel appreciated and valued. These two aren't worth whatever you're paying them. read more

We have been to third location 3x's. The service here is excellent and our waitress, Mara, is always cheery with excellent suggestions on what to eat. This time we tried a two choice combo with ribs and sausage and a Brisket bowl. Loved them both. For those from Nawlins, Abita Root Beer is served on draft here! or bottle if you prefer. Lunches are very reasonable for the quality of the food and meats. The warm towel at the end to clean up is a nice touch too. read more

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Brisket bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Orange, California

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Drove to Orange County and decided to visit Lucille's before the movie. Lucille's is located 4 minutes from the Orange outlet mall. We made reservations and we were 15 minutes early. We waiting for a bit for our table before we were seated. The hostess wasn't friendly but we just waited. She yelled out my name rather than receiving a text message. The waitress who took our order was AWESOME! She delivered the meal and checked in on us often. The biscuits, chicken, ribs and gumbo were delicious. The restaurant was crowded but not loud. read more

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