Brisket: VERY nicely seasoned with a great smoke profile and texture! The smoke flavor is…read morelight-to-mid, beautifully complementing the seasoned bark. Visually, it's a stunning cook--great muscle texture, a beautiful smoke ring, and a perfect bark. All the intense flavor and smoke live between the surface and that inner pink ring, so make sure your bite includes a bit of both. Man, what a delicious bite. I've been to that Michelin-recommended BBQ joint east of DTLA, and Pete's 100% blows it out of the water. This place makes California BBQ proud (that other spot is an embarrassment). I only wish they offered some zesty sides to pair with the meats to take it to the absolute next level! 1/3 lb Sausage: First bite delivers a perfect snap followed by great meat texture. Initially, you get hit with a slightly heavy saltiness, followed by a sharp, spicy goodness. I was on the fence after the very first bite, but the more you eat, the more the saltiness balances out. That snap, texture, spice, and salt combo just gets better and better until you realize you can't stop eating it. It is incredibly good. Pairing it with a creamy side perfectly complements the kick. Cornbread Upgrade: YES! The cornbread itself is delicious--excellent texture, great corn flavor, and a very mild sweetness. Plus, it comes with a honey butter blend that is next-level delicious. It was a very pleasant surprise just how good this was!

Was starving! Woman on her luteal phase needing red meat! Got their brisket burrito with fries…read moreinside, the menu said there's white onions and cilantro in it but I'm eating it right now and there is no cilantro at all! I do not like being lied to! It's honestly not worth coming back for, food is mediocre.

A great experience. Our server, and there's only one, was very friendly and engaging. SHE made the…read moreexperience. We escaped today from the flatlander norms of North County and ventured up a path (State Hwy 78) that we hadn't trekked for a number of years. I think this is the only town with a Bol Weevil hamburger joint. We initially sought after and found it. We just couldn't bring ourselves to having lunch there. Too many good spots up here in Ramona. Searching Yelp, we found this place and decided to try it based on the large menu. We had a couple of delicious sandwiches, but I could see as the plates came outta the kitchen, I should've ordered a burger. They really looked awesome, ; and quite the variety, vbut we were already elbows into our plates along with house-made offerings. We also had the excellent ranch dressing that was offered along with the good onion rings. There are plenty of things to look at inside and out, as there are very much a hodgepodge of collections over the years. This place will be our visiting spot next time. CritDicks

Decided to take a little drive and ended up here to eat. We went in and there was nobody else in…read morethere except for the hostess. The hostess was also the server who was patient, but also got busy after two more groups came and one other person that sat in the front by the door. Things took a while and the waitress doesn't really smile, but the food was great. We had asked if the crab and one of the appetizer dishes was real crab or imitation and she told me she didn't know. We asked if there was someone in the back who would know and she said no I don't think so. In the end, she went in the back and found out it was imitation crab, so that was helpful. Anyway, the place is decorated pretty cute. Very eclectic. We enjoyed ourselves and had good food so we were happy.

Came to Smokin' J's for the first time with my buddy Tom. Never been to Old Town Poway, very…read morerelaxed and spacious. We ordered ribs, brisket, mac and cheese and a couple of beers. We met one of the owners Josh, cool guy and he told us a bit about the founding of the business. Ribs and brisket were super tender. I like the less spicy sauce, not too sweet. Mac and cheese was great too, big shells and plenty of cheese. We sat outside on the picnic benches, nice vibe.

I have been by Smokin J's BBQ many times but never stopped in. Well that all changed about a week…read moreago. I was hungry, searching for something different for lunch and found myself in Old Town Poway. I ordered 1/2 pound of pulled pork, 1/2 pound of brisket and 1/2 pound of fatty brisket. The pulled pork and fatty brisket was juicy, full of flavor and on point. The regular brisket was good but a little dry. The staff is super helpful and friendly. My first introduction to Smokin J's went very well. Looking forward to bringing the family here for dinner so we can order a bunch of different things and experience more of their very appealing menu. I love that they have plenty of seating inside and out.

My son took me to Marinade on Main for dinner, I was expecting a different style of dining. I was…read morepleasantly surprised by the simplicity of the decor. Metal chairs and wooden booth/bench that lines the front and side of the restaurant. Pillows are spread across the booth/bench for those needing a little back support. We were seated quickly and our waitress addressed us promptly, which is much appreciated. I ordered the nonalcoholic blackberry mojito. It took all of my might not to drink it all at once. So refreshing, not overly sweet. We ordered the Brussel sprouts appetizer, which appeared faster than we had expected. Yummy I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with the fried chicken. He ordered the burger. Fettuccine light but with excellent flavor, the fried chicken was moist and not over coated. The burger was oozing with beef juices. Although his mashed potatoes were a bit dry, the gravy was very tasty. I'd say the atmosphere is casual, but not shorts and tank casual. Definitely not business casual or dressy. The staff were all so kind and checked in on us and attended to our needs when requested. Go in and check it out for yourself, you won't regret it. It's a great place but one drawback is the inside dining seating isn't comfortable for "lazy" dining (as you don't want to sit on the seats long)

Marinade on Main clearly puts significant effort into sourcing local ingredients and supporting…read morelocal farmers and producers. That commitment to quality and sustainability is commendable and something more restaurants should strive for. The staff is knowledgeable, and it's refreshing to see a restaurant that cares about where its food comes from. Unfortunately, that attention to ingredient sourcing seems to stop when it comes to cooking oils. Many of the menu items are prepared with soybean oil, which was disappointing given the otherwise high-quality and health-conscious image of the restaurant. Soybean oil is highly processed and contains large amounts of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats. While omega-6 fats are essential in moderation, excessive consumption relative to omega-3 intake has been associated with increased inflammation in some research. Soybean oil is also more susceptible to oxidation when exposed to high cooking temperatures, potentially producing compounds that some studies suggest may contribute to oxidative stress. In addition, many health-conscious consumers actively avoid industrial seed oils such as soybean, corn, and canola oils in favor of alternatives like olive oil, avocado oil, butter, or tallow. I would gladly give Marinade on Main a higher rating if they aligned their cooking oils with the same local, high-quality standards they apply to the rest of their ingredients. Switching to avocado oil or olive oil or beef talo would be a welcome improvement and would better match the restaurant's otherwise impressive commitment to quality. * also loose the standard strip of high fructose sodas and provide more natural optikns of drinks ...

1937 Ramona theatre opened as a fancy art deco cinema. 2003 Orrin and Cheryl Day restored this…read morebuilding and live shows began. 2018 Old Town Bbq opens. I like the looks of the theatre. It would have been great to watch movies in it's heyday. The dining area is where the theatre seats were. I hope Old Town Bbq stays in business as we visited around 1pm on a Saturday there wasn't anybody else here. I tried the bbq sampler which featured meats smoked in red oak. There was a choice of sweet or spicy sauce. I liked the sweet sauce but chose to eat everything without it. Pork ribs were tender and not dry. Smoky flavor and the dry rub blended nicely. Tri tip was tender and had a nice smoky flavor. Brisket was tender and had a nice smoky flavor. Link was juicy, and full of spicy flavor. Service was good. I liked everything I ate. Old Town Bbq is preferable to chain restaurants but there are some bbq joints I like more. A year ago we started going on foodie trips in San Diego County with our Yelp friends Lisa and Liang. I always voted to try restaurants in Ramona so I could stop at London Bakery and pick up an apple crumb pie. That's how we ended up at Old Town Bbq.

Walking in seemed like I was going to watch the movies but I'm not. Actually was here to try out…read morethe BBQ which Soo had been curious about. Old Town BBQ is physically connected and part of the Main Course Restaurant. For you to taste Old Town BBQ's menu though, you have to sit on the side of Old Town BBQ or inside the room with Ramona Mainstage. Both restaurants have food from the same kitchen but different menus. They have 12ish beers on tap- most are IPAs. Liang suggest they add an amber, so they might. He ended up getting the Belching Beaver which has a chocolately peanut butter hint to it. Menu was slightly interesting and confusing. They listed Dinner - but as thats the menu you get, it's available any time. On the menu, "For the Pick 2 Sides From Below", it applies to dinner portion and not the Sampler Platter. And also for the sides for the dinner section, it does not include mac and cheese even though it is listed under sides... We ordered a 1/2 Pork Rib Dinner with Macaroni Salad and Cole Slaw. Our lovely pair of Soo and Maggie ordered the Sampler Platter with a side of Mac n Cheese. The 1/2 Pork Rib was huge for a 1/2 size. It wasn't bad with the spicy and sweet sauces which I ended up combining. Mac salad was too sour so wasn't a fan. Cole slaw was okay but definitely need more flavor or sauce. Maybe some apple vinegar to give it some kick?

This was a pleasant surprise. I stopped in because I knew they served Happy Dad here, but I didn't…read moreexpect to get such a delicious burger at such a great price. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. The service is quick and excellent and the food is extraordinary. definitely a bar scene but it's amazing how much love is goes into this food. I came in on a Thursday and it was half off burgers so I had to get a burger. It's made with Wagyu so it is juicy not greasy flavorful and made to order but it's just so perfect! It's up there with Rockys and Tanners as one of my favorite burgers in San Diego County. This is a must stop Place. It may be the first stop when you go to Ramona or the last on the way out either way, it's a must stop. I'm actually looking forward to going perhaps tomorrow if not Thursday for another delicious burger and some Happy Dad hard seltzer. It's a nice quiet dark bar with great food

First time here , came to hang out with family and play music bingo . It's definitely a divey bar…read moreand grill with personality. They also have pool tables . When pulling into the parking lot , take it slow if you value your car . It's a bit rough , more made for trucks . Inside has bar charm . Friendly staff ( they were short handed when we went ) a bit of slow service , but to be expected. We ordered burgers and sweet potato fries . Burger was good , but then again we were starving , still fresh and decent size . Sweet potato fries were really good ! We had to get up to get drink refills . Music is LOUD ... I would sit away from the speaker . We we're definitely too close .. lesson learned . Overall a fun place to go hang out , play bingo and hang with family . They have a large bar for those that like a drink or two . I will definitely be back .

This place is a 90 mile round trip from where I live but sometimes you have a free day to fill and…read morewhy not. Road trip! It was worth the drive. Food was so good (burger and grilled chese with brisket.) And even though it's in the podunk Santa Ysabel, there are other things (pie, bread) at the same intersection so you can get a lot done. I'd like to also call out the fries. I have an unhealthy obsession and visceral reaction to bad fries, but Farmhouse 78 hits it out of the park with their fries. It defies logic that other sit-down places will meticulously prepare quality, fresh food, then slap frozen Ore-Idas down on the plate. Farmhouse 78 does not do that. Fresh cut potatoes fried in beef tallow. Doesn't get any better than that. I'd add a sixth star just for the fries if I could. I plowed through them before I even touched the sandwich.

We had high hopes this place would improve... but nope. This was my second visit--and definitely my…read morelast. I even brought friends who had never been here before, thinking it could become one of our regular stops when we're out hitting the trails. Instead, it left a bad taste in everyone's mouth... and not just from the food. Waitress: Where do I even start. She claimed she was hard of hearing--but her attitude spoke loud and clear. Tossing menus on the table, aggressively slamming salsa down, and getting snarky over being off because our party count was off by one person. Seriously? It took two seconds to adjust the table, but apparently that was just too much. Yes, she technically did her job... but with such a cold, unwelcoming, and rigid attitude that it made the whole experience uncomfortable. What really stood out? We were there first and ready to order, yet she chose to take care of every smaller table that came in after us. No communication, no "I'll be right with you," nothing. Just ignored. Basic courtesy clearly isn't part of the service here. And trust me--I used to be a waitress. I handled large parties all the time and actually communicated with my tables. It's not that hard. Honestly, if gratuity hadn't already been forced onto the bill, she would've gotten $0. The only pleasant person we encountered was the busser--quick, friendly, and actually seemed like he wanted to be there. Maybe swap their roles, because he outperformed her by a mile. Food: Let's talk about the food... if that's what we're calling it. Everything came out cold. Not "warm-ish," not "could be hotter"... just straight up cold. It felt like our plates were sitting under a heat lamp for way too long before making it to the table. One "white" friend asked to have her meal fixed--fine, no problem. But when another "Hispanic" friend asked the same thing? Suddenly there was attitude, menu slamming, and mumbling under her breath. So... what exactly was the difference? Why the inconsistency and hostility? If the kitchen is that backed up, maybe management should step in and help instead of letting food die in the window. Just a thought. Final Thoughts: This place had potential... but that waitress single-handedly ruined it. We'll be taking our group (and our money) elsewhere--Dudley's Bakery is looking like a much better option moving forward. I usually bring large groups out here, so this isn't a small loss. Unfortunately, if this is the level of service they're okay with, this place isn't going to improve anytime soon. At this point, it's less "Farmhouse charm" and more "junky barn energy."

Amazing food! Love the people and atmosphere! Super friendly every time I visit RV3. Definitely…read moreworth

RC3 catered our Christmas party this weekend and they were AWESOME!!!! Could not have asked for a…read morebetter experience and food was INCREDIBLE!!! All of our 50 guests were commenting on how great the food was all night and the next day. They were commutative during planning, easy deposit, showed up on time and set up was professional and well done. Absolutely recommend them for events and will use them again. Thank you RC3 catering!!! You ROCK!!!

Visited 2/18/2025…read more I've tried other stores in the past and was pleased. This was my first time trying the Ramona Store. This one was just ok. First the staff was pleasant and helpful. The seating was more along the line of any fast food restaurant. As for the food. I started with The Potstickers 5 pcs. They actually were Quite Tasty for frozen potstickers and would get them again. Next I ordered The Mini BBQ Short Rib Plate. It was flavorful although the beef was a bit chewy for my liking. Still I would try them again. Last I ordered The Mini Fried Fish Plate. Sadly it was not good at all. Super Paper Thin Pieces of Fish (at least I think it was Fish) where the breading was thicker on both sides than the thickness of the fish. Over Fried so it was like eating a Hard cracker. Also Zero Flavor. I don't recommend the fish. On the good side the Rice and the Pasta Salad are Winners. I love a Tasty Pasta Salad. I'm being Generous giving this review 3 Stars and will give them another chance trying more of the menu. Just not the fish.

Always love this food. BBQ Mix combination plate is a great variety and enough for 2 people in most…read morecases. It's BBQ beef, BBQ chicken, BBQ short ribs with sides of rice and macaroni salad. Service is always friendly and helpful counter service. Key for bathroom. It's clean and well kept. Ambiance: soft background instrumental music, about 10 tables, TV playing some tropical beach type clips.

Great food and exceptional service! Chelsey was super helpful and very attentive! Always has…read morepositive attitude with a nice smile.

We absolutely love sitting at the bar because the bar staff is absolutely amazing. Super friendly,…read morealways checking to make sure to see if you need anything. Jairo specifically is the most professional, highly positive, welcoming, and friendly bar tender EVER. He makes coming here feel like coming home!