I just wanted to add... where else can you go and watch them cook your BBQ over an open flame and not in the back room where they're probably cooking over a stove top. These people don't hide anything and it's always good. The staff is cool and they always joke around with me. I love this place! read more

Love the tri tip sandwich on sourdough bread with the spicy BBQ sauce. Also have a spicy hotlink and it was great.

I love this place! The staff has been very friendly and food is Top Notch. My favorite is the bbq chicken it's so tasty and juicy. The decor is very cute. read more

Out in Ventura and needed to grab some dinner. So glad we came here. Good bbq is hard to find! I had the tri tip sandwich combo with potato salad. ..... very delicious! The staff seemed to be having a great time laughing and joking the whole time we were here! The service was quick and it's a nice, casual and country atmosphere! My only gripe which gave my hubby a great laugh was that I'm too short for the soda machine!! Could you please put in a step stool for those of us 5"2 and under. .... thanks! read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Tried tip sandwich with potato salad! Yummmmmm! - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

Found this hidden gem after a day at Dallas Cowboy training camp! EVERYTHING is made from scratch...and you can taste that it is! All the meat is to die for, their sauce is phenomenal and even their salad dressings are delicious! And the portions are giant, we ate and had two other meals out of the leftovers, and I had three boys with me who love bbq!! Kicking myself for not grabbing the homemade beef jerky! read more

Great BBQ chicken! For desert try the peach cobbler. For vegetarians, try the veggie burrito. There are two tables outside so bring your dog! read more

I love coming here for lunch. First it is off the 101 freeway and if you don't know it you will miss it. Second the price of sandwich are great. I like the bbq in the dinner hour but for lunch I come for the trip tip sandwich. For 6 dollars you get a very good meal. Sorry subway but I like it here better. The bbq at dinner can be hit or miss like any other place. The weak point of this place is the sides. I have never liked the slaw or the mac. It tastes like it came out of a tub bucket from Sam's Club or Walmart. I make my sides at home I just like the taste better. Service is good. Just don't expect speed here. read more

My favorite BBQ place in the world!! Any time I am in the area I keep coming back for the Tri-Tip sandwich!! IT IS AMAZING!!! I know I should try other things on the menu but it's hard to pass this sandwich up with their delicious cole slaw! Soooooo good!! read more

Now this place isn't "Just BBQ" but it has more options than just sandwiches. The one thing I hate about this place is the sauce it's just boring and I! The meat is so tender an juicy and so flavorful, but this a great place try for more options. read more

I've been in Ventura/Oxnard area for the last five months looking for a good place to eat (originally from Santa Monica). This is the only noteworthy place I've found so far. You gotta go outside of the rush though, otherwise you will be standing in a long line waiting to order. I start work early and usually eat lunch early (11AM). My co-workers and I always beat the crowd, and have never been disappointed! They have their own seasoning for the meat. The tri-tip is killer! It tastes so good you can eat it with or with out sauce. Watch out, their spicy sauce has some serious kick. The regular sauce is very flavorful. The slices of meat on the sandwich are pretty thick and the bread it comes on is great. I can usually only handle the sandwich and a soda. I ordered a side of beans once, really good, but I was stuffed. One of my co-workers disassembles his sandwich and eats the meat and bread separate...I don't usually eat it that way, but It's kinda hard to eat as a sandwich. For a drink and a sandwich, it's about 11 bucks. Don't judge it as pricey until you've tried it...1) you'll be full, 2) this place has the quality. I crave this meat and have been averaging this place about once every one to two weeks. Good stuff. The only reason it's not a 5-star, is because I hope to find a place better....the search continues.... read more

Love their BBQ sauce! Tri tip and garlic bread are bomb!

Me and my wife both did not enjoy this place! We each had a ribs meal. My wife had the baby back ribs and I had the beef ribs. My ribs were Luke warm at best and super tough. my wife's wasn't even that warm. The sides we had( potato salad, macaroni salad, Mac and cheese, and chili beans) tastes like they were out of a can or carton. The sauce they have us( only 3 for a full rack of beef ribs and a half rack of baby back ribs) was cool which made the ribs even colder than they already were. We did not enjoy the food there and never plan to go back again! read more

I had driven by this place many times but had not stopped in. I was glad that I did. The spicy sausage was excellent and the tri tip sandwich good. Pricing is more than fair although the portions are a little on the small side when it comes to bbq restaurants. Its a very casual dining experience so dont expect someone to wait on you. You pick up your food and utensils and you sit down and grub. read more

Fantastic! Tri-tip awesome. One of my favorites is the garlic bread hot off the smoker. A true BBQ joint. Notice the leftovers are being handled with care. read more

We stopped by while driving up the coast. I used YELP to find this gem. The owner greeted us right away and urged us to ask questions about his menu. He helped us make choices and then ran into the kitchen and have us two delicious pieces of tri tip to sample. Our party of seven had a large selection of everything! The barbecue sauces were so delicious! The chili was so good alongside our meats. I had "the bodybuilder" which fully supported my high protein diet. The owner told me he created this deliciousness for the guys who went to the local gym around the corner 12 years ago. 5 star everything!!! read more

This place is great. Super friendly best bbq in Ventura. Always fresh never yesterday's bbq.

This is my first time here, and I can't explain how good it is. I ordered the Tri-Tip Dinner it was rich in flavor, cooked just how I like it. The sides were a great addition to the plate. The sauces were great also. Found a new BBQ place there isn't many I would go to but this is one of them. read more

This is by far the best tri-tip place in town. The prices are very reasonable, the dining area is very clean and the staff are amazing. not to mention the person outside on the grille. The meat was delicious, cooked just rite. I highly recommend this place! read more

Excellent food! It smells really terrrific just driving up to the place. Two small table outside for those diners with dogs, and there's always to-go service at the window. Friendly people working here, too. read more

I usually get the tritip sandwich combo. Always satisfying. Ask for the spicy bbq sauce if you want a nice kick. Place is usually clean. Friendly staff. I've had there burritos, they are ok, nothing special. read more

Came here for the first time after seeing the giant chicken on the roof from the highway for the last couple months. They cook the meats on a giant grill out in front of the restaurant which I thought was pretty unique. Got a 2 meat plate with 2 sides and everything was delicious! Everyone was very friendly and I was very happy with my experience. I will def be back! read more

Best tri tip beef in Ventura! The Mac and cheese is good and I love their yams, and the green salad is always so crisp and fresh!!

We hired Marshall's this past weekend to cater an annual event for our car club. This is the second time using them and we will use them again! The food is tasty and consistent and everybody really enjoyed everything. We had Tri Tip, Chicken, two kinds of sausage, beans, salad and garlic bread. They were prompt in their arrival to our site. The servers were courteous and attentive to our guests. They left no mess or any indication they were even there, other than the smiles on everyone's face! read more

Best BBQ in Ventura County highly recommend the tri tip sandwich! !! It's super delicious!! Good amount of meat. The mac and cheese is the best side to get. Meat lovers heaven!!! read more

Hands down favorite is the tri tip sandwich, tender meat, flavorful and seasoned perfectly. We purchase tri tip from the meat case too for BBQing at home- the sausages are great too. Don't forget a bag of their sourdough bread- call in morning before they slice and butter it for a whole loaf- so good! read more

I love this place - beast tri-tip sandwiches and their sauce is amazing- best BBQ i've had outside of KC!

We have been overseas for 5 years. My Hunny said let's try this place Friday night since it was recommended to him so highly. Well, we tried it and liked it so much that we went back on Saturday as well. We would go today but they're closed on Sundays. The service is great, the staff is phenomenal, the food is wonderful. read more

We always have liked Marshall's being close to our work. We have been to other events where others have hired them to come cook and serve. We had our son's wedding last Saturday and Marshall's Bodacious Bbq never fails to satisfy! Tons of FOOD too!!!! Thanks Bruce for Bbq'ing for our event!! read more

Excellent food so delicious ! We had combo chicken and pork ribs... good amount of meat and 2 side of beans and potatoesWe will be back with the kids!!! read more

After being a loyal fan of just BBQ for many years my father and decided to try out this place. Never going back to JBBQ sorry :)

Great tritip (med well) juicy and great flavor, I get the tritip sandwich with a side of a la carte Italian sausage. Really good food. I tried the New York steak sandwich and was not disappointed, made to order. Very few places have the open pit bbq with real wood burning. That's what sets these guys apart from the rest. Real backyard bbq. I recommend tritip sandwich and steak sandwich. read more

Hands down, the best BBQ place in all of Ventura County. It's hole-in-the-wall feel only contributes to the amazing sandwiches and sauces that come out of that glorious kitchen, and when coupled with the extremely friendly staff, it takes only a trip to become hooked. I hesitate when bringing people here purely out of the selfish desire to keep lines short. Then again, I'd wait in them anyway. If deliberating, go here. Eat here. Then walk away, knowing that it will always deliver a supreme product. (I personally recommend the tri tip sandwich with a side of baked beans and a peach cobbler to top it off). read more

The tri-tip salad & ribs were delicious. Love the atmosphere and friendly employees. Highly recommend this place.

My personal favorite BBQ place in Ventura. I usually get the Steak sandwich, BBQ baked beans and mac & cheese. Everyone is always super friendly and the food tastes great. I usually phone my order in for pickup! read more

I recommend the Tri-Tip burrito with a cup of Mac & Cheese, with a side of regular BBQ sauce to use with the burrito. Absolutely delicious!!! read more

The best try tip sandwich I've had in a very long time ,each bite I took I thought the angels were flying around me. I went back the very next day and had the short ribs very delicious also. Very reasonable priced, and close to home makes it all the better. Will definitely remember this as my go to barbecue place. read more

Ok... Best BBQ ever! Seriously, flavor on point. I recommend the Pork Ribs with a side of chili beans:) SO GOOD! & this was actually recommended to me by one of the guys working the counter. Not sure his name, but he was wearing a bandana ;) this guy was so kind to my family! Super friendly & very knowledgeable about the entire menu. Let's just say he knew his stuff! I will most definitely be back. And not only for the food, but also because the service was so great. That to me is most important. Hopefully Bandana guy will be there! It's just nice to meet cool people that treat the whole family well. read more

My boyfriend and I are huge for bbq and I have to say this is on our top list. We either go here or to in the sauce. The bbq sauces were tasteful, the meat was super tender it melted in your mouth and it comes with plenty of options. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a good bbq stop. read more

I've only eaten here once and will probably not go back. I ordered the Tri-Tip and it tasted like it had been boiled or baked. Didn't have the "grill" taste and it was over cooked and chewy. read more

This is a small BBQ joint off the 101 freeway, easy to find (Look for the big chicken on the roof). Staff is super-friendly, and if you're any kind of a repeat customer they get to know you quickly. I'm picky about tri-tip. Anything past Medium is a waste, and medium-rare is where the piece of meat was meant to be eaten at. Ordering dinner plates here lets you choose your doneness, though they error a little on the cooked side since they touch your order up on the wood-burning fire outside for an extra kick of oak flavor. I"ll take the touch of extra cooking for the flavor any day- it's an intense flavor. If you're ordering whole tri-tips this isn't an issue, but get ready to pay. Ribs are good, but I find the sausage even better. I've tried most of the sides, and can't complain about any of them- I'm especially fond of the potato salad. It has just enough herbs and other bits and pieces to give it a good zing- it doesn't taste like mayo and potatoes. The standard sauce/rib sauce is probably one of my favorite BBQ sauces of all time. It's worth the 5 bucks for a jar. My father has to resist the urge to just drink it straight from the jar. It's got a great balance of savory and sweet. It's not a tart or vinegar-centric sauce (though that's in there), but more like a perfect meat sauce compliment. The side salads that come with dinner are bright and vibrant and fresh. They're simple garden salads, but the ingredients are quality. In fact, that's pretty much the running theme here: Quality ingredients. The tri-tip isn't overly-fatty, the sausages are fantastic, the garlic bread is quality garlic bread. You pay for it, to be sure (expect around 20 bucks per person if you get a dinner combo and a drink), and that price range is kind of at odds with how kick back the establishment is, since you're creeping up towards places like Wood Ranch territory with those prices. However, I'd put this ahead of Wood Ranch any day. I'd give the place 5 stars except for the slightly elevated prices and the odd hours... First half of the week the place closes at 6, which is still pretty early into dinner service. Sometimes I'm in the mood for some tri-tip and I look at the clock and it's 6:15, and they're closed. Second half of the week they're open later. Sundays they're closed. I get the hours, and as an individual, respect that the owner doesn't work everyone to death and gives Sundays off. As a customer it's mildly inconvenient. Between that and the prices, it loses a star. read more