Ordered the pork rib plate and the ribs were dry and chewy. I came here a few years ago and the food was much better

Yummy BBQ every time!! I would say it is very consistent and always aims to please. It can get pretty crowded during "rush hour" but always worth the wait. So sit down take a load off your BBQ will be up soon. read more

Absolutely delicious! The pork ribs, chili beans, garlic bread, and macaroni salad are my favorite things to get here. I forgot to get her name but the cashier on Friday night around 7:30 p.m. provided outstanding customer service. (Curly hair, probably 17-21) read more

A friend recommended this place saying whenever his fam is in Ventura they make it a point to stop here so we decided to surprise them once by bringing them some, then we tried it ourselves. Loves: Tri-Tip, NY Steak, pork ribs. The chicken is just ok. Sides: Mac & cheese, sweet potato, Mac salad, potato salad, bbq beans, chili beans, cole slaw- all yummy. Workers are the sweetest-super friendly & helpful. Can't wait to go back, we've been in 2x this week already. read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Combo plates & sides - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

Darn good, no-frills tri-tip in a fun, western-style setting. I got the tri-tip dinner with garlic bread, coleslaw and a salad. The tri-tip was fantastic; the cook clearly knew what he was doing, and the meat was perfectly medium rare, tender and juicy. They also didn't slather it with sauce (you can get some good sauces on the side though, if you want), which I appreciate because I like having my meat plain. The garlic bread was also good. I wasn't a big fan of the coleslaw; it was overly wet and sloshy to me, and I didn't particularly care for the taste. The salad was just fine. The setting is very fun; the restaurant looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but you can locate it from the rooster statue on the roof. The grill is also located right outside, so the smell of barbecue wafts into the establishment. Delicious. The decor is old-style western themed and quite fun; there are things like sheriff's badges on the walls, and the atmosphere is generally laid back and cool. Don't expect much fanciness--your stuff will come with plastic utensils with everything packaged in plastic containers, so as I said, this is no-frills dining. Overall, the cool atmosphere and the excellently cooked meats are definitely worth the trip! The sides are just fine, but the meat steals the show. read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Tri-tip dinner with garlic bread and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

Been coming for years and WAS always a good BBQ spot. Since moving back we have been back about about twice. Since then both time have been 2 out of 5 stars. First time back we ordered a tri tip dinner and a tri tip burrito. The tri tip dinner was disappointing because the piece we got looked like the left over trimmings that they just throw into the plate. None of the slices of tri tip was that "slice after slice." We were glad the burrito was great. The second time we came back we were disappointed again as our food was not the as good as it used to be from when we first started coming here. Got 2 trip tip dinners and both were okay. Not sure if we will come back any time soon, but give them a shot, maybe you will have better luck read more

Solid four star establishment! The food was cooked to order, on point and extremely satisfying! We ordered a tri tip salad that came with two pieces of delicious garlic bread, 2 meat combo along with a side of bbq beans and mac, tri tip sandwich and some dessert. We left with big smiles and our belly's full. I would definitely come back for more. read more

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An unexpectedly great place. This would be a great addition to Diners, Drive-ins and Dives! It is in an industrial area and the outside is nothing spectacular, but the inside is quaint yet rustic. The service was super quick and really friendly! I made a call-in order for my first time and was not expecting much. Boy, was I surprised! Food was great! The bread was amazing. i picked up to go, next time I will stay and enjoy it fresh on the spot. great job team! read more

Ever heard of a BBQ place that serves delicious barbecue in the form of plates, salads and *drumrolls* burritos?! My coworker told me about Marshall's Bodacious BBQ and I wanted to know exactly what made this place so bodacious. The first thing you'll notice when you leave your car to walk towards the place is the open grill cooking up some delicious, mouthwatering smoked BBQ, and there's nothing like that to welcome you right in. We ordered their famous tri-tip barbecue burrito with lettuce, tomatoes, pinto beans and sour cream and it was pretty darn delicious. You have the option of adding guacamole but I wasn't in the mood for that then. We were also given the option to choose different levels of spicy barbecue sauce so we went all out and chose the spiciest one and boy were our noses running. Although the quality of the tri-tip wasn't my favorite, I'd still come back. I appreciate their variety of entrees and sides. Oddly enough, my friend got a side of garlic bread and it looked delicious. We enjoyed sitting outside and indulging in some delicious southern fusion Mexican food (or shall I say Latin fusion southern food?) with a cold beer and some of the most delicious spicy BBQ I've ever tried. Thank you Marshall's! PARKING Available for free in the lot read more

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I have driven by Marshall's many times but usually too early for lunch. Today I was having my car smog checked and decided to order a to go sandwich from Marshall's. Just walking up to the door smelled so delicious - I ordered the tri tip sandwich to go with potato salad and couldn't wait to get home so I could indulge. Loved that they separated the meat from the very generous cut of bread so the bread wouldn't get soggy. I savored every bite after I got home. I will be back! Everybody behind the counter was attentive and friendly. Reasonable prices. Try them out if you haven't already done so. read more

Great bbq and relaxing atmosphere! Food was fresh and delicious! Will definitely be coming back read more

Wanted to try it out for a long time Today was our lucky day we finally did Not disappointed at all we ordered tri tip and chicken dinners and wow great flavors perfectly cooked and seasoned service was good and once we got our food we didn't care about the wait This is our new favorite Bbq place read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Tri - Tip and chicken dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

We got our food really quick. We order the tri-tip sandwich and I was so disappointed. I heard such good things about this place. But when we got our sandwiches we found that the meat was gray, dry, and absolutely no flavor. The potato salad was just okay. I will not be going back. There are so many Barbecue places around the county that are so much better read more

Stopped by here to pick up some beef ribs to take home... Service was pretty good, helpful on the phone and in person at the counter. Ribs were pretty good! They were meaty and flavorful, even without the BBQ sauce. We asked for a few of each type of BBQ sauce so we could sample them all. The spicy one does have a pretty good kick, but it's flavorful as well. Overall, a good experience! read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Beef ribs with 3 different types of BBQ sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

Food is delicious, too bad I ate it all before taking a picture. I got some beef bbq rib a potato and coleslaw salad it was delicious! 100 recommend read more

First timer enjoyed the trip Tip it was tender juicy and delicious. Right amount of beans in the burrito and the sweet bbq sauce was amazing. Tortillas was very soft. Just an enjoyable bite. The rating was based solely on the second burrito which was the Chile Verde . Not your typical Mexican chile verde burrito. It lacked meat I found maybe 4 small chucks in the entire burrito beans were very light and the child Verde was "different" not spicy at all just not sure what all the green leafy stuff was. Too wet had to use a fork. Looking forward to trying something else next time read more

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Marshall's Bodacious BBQ is so delicious. They offer lots of BBQ options for your watering mouth. This BBQ will leave you wanting more. I had ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with side of Macaroni Salad. The order came out fast. The sandwich is two pieces of a Texas style toasted bread and the Pulled Pork in the center. It's not overly filled with the sauce and you definitely get a great amount of meat in the sandwich which makes it worth the price. They also have their own BBQ sauce you can add for more flavoring. Also Marshall's does catering too. read more

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Great looking place and service and cool vibe from staff but had the beef ribs and they were seriously one star. Black and burnt and dry with almost no meat on the charred bones. Im leaving 3 stars as dont feel its fair to slam their rating when I didnt try the tri tip or spareribs. The chili was good and tasty and the bread pudding was delish. Wasn't a fan of the sausage as it was bland and dry and I thought they'd be hotlinks but they were an Italian sausage but thats just my preference. read more

Used to be good. Too inconsistent to recommend now. We've come here for years, but likely won't be coming back based on recent experiences. Take-out orders are now often wrong, and the quality has become completely unpredictable. In what's likely to be our last trip, I ordered ribs and chicken, and got overcooked tri-tip, torn-up pieces of chicken cooked past the point of being edible, and no ribs. read more

I love the tri tip sandwich. The staff is always welcoming. I had lunch here with a friend and we didn't notice how long we were here because we felt right at home with the music playing and the atmosphere being so relaxing. Definitely recommend this place! read more

I have been going to this place about once a month for several years. I usually get the full rack of beef ribs. I was there yesterday and picked up my order about 3 o'clock. For the first time in years, the ribs were overcooked very tough and dry, the potato salad was excellent as usual. Service was perfect. I don't know if it was just because I was in between the lunch and dinner hours that the meat was so overdone. Hopefully this is a rare occurrence and will not happen again. I love this place! read more

Five Stars should say it all, but if you want quality, great tasting food then you have to go to Marshall's Bodacious BBQ in Ventura for it. We're bikers and we know Excellent Food and Service. I'm Johnny B Good and I wrote this review without any legal help. https://bikers4fun.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/465050737594552 read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

We've always wanted to come to this place! I'm soo glad we finally did! Amazing food!! Soo good. The staff is soo wonderful! So kind and so friendly! Love the atmosphere! Will definitely be coming back here ! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for some amazing food!!! read more

Marshall's Bodacious Bbq - Look for the chicken off the freeway - Barbeque Near Me - Ventura, California

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Marshall's is a staple with that giant rooster sitting on the roof that just catches your eye from the highway 101. Pull onto Ventura Blvd and the Smokey grill lures you in! They have their massive grill pit backed right up to the entrance so you actually see the food cooking before your eyes while you wait in line to order. They've adapted to the covid pandemic well with plenty of outdoor seating and online ordering and easy pickup out side. My go to is the tri tip bodybuilder burrito, ask for it supreme which add lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream for the best experience!! read more

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Food is always great. People are polite and quick. Seating is available inside. We usually just take the food home.

I went back, and I am still not impressed, but not disappointed either. I'm not fond of the simple seasoning, and their sauces aren't anything noteworthy, but the meat is cooked perfectly, and the quantity is quite generous. read more

Over-marinated Tritip, tasteless chicken and weird beans. Sorry for a bad review but this was disappointing. Compare to Wood Ranch and I've had BBQ all over the country. This place is low class BBQ. Ambiance, location could also be improved. Service was neutral. Can't believe opposite opinions are legit. read more

You know the food is good when you lick the plate after.... That is Marshalls! I have yet to find a better BBQ in the Ventura County area. When you drive by, you can smell the deliciousness! then when you walk up, you see them BBQing in the front. After ordering and receiving your food, you get to sit in BBQ Heaven. The meat is moist and savory, the sauces are flavorful and generous. The sides are so incredible. I got the Cole Slaw and it was so good, I actually unabashedly licked my plate for the leftover BBQ sauce and the Cole Slaw sauce.... It's like he put his foot in it and wiggled his toes.... It will make you wanna slap yo mama! read more

Great local bbq place! Love the ribs and Tri tip, and by far the best burger I've had, ever!

Would go back again for ribs - good sides - baked potato, chili and salad - steak overcooked (no pink) otherwise food was good

Ordered the bbq pork ribs and tri-tip, both were perfectly cooked. The employees are always really nice too!

First time at this cool barbecue place, Tai was very helpful and patient with us, food was great! Atmosphere was pleasant, will definitely be back!! read more

Been coming to marshals since I was 10, one of those Ventura staples. Ordered lunch at about 1145 Thursday, tri tip was a step past Well done Why ask if it's gonna come out inedible. Chicken was bomb! and rib was good Bbq sauce here is awesome as well. read more

Someone told me that this was the best BBQ around so I had to check it out. It is nothing fancy, but they do classic BBQ very well. The tri-tip sandwich was my favorite. It was classic tri-tip cooked to perfection. The pork ribs were nice and tender, though I could have gone for more flavor on them. You can choose from a variety of BBQ sauces to dip your meat in so you can tailor the flavor to your taste. The baked beans were the best side! They were sweet, smoky, and so flavorful. It was fun to sit outside and watch the meat being smoked out front. Overall, Marshalls is worth checking out. read more

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The food and service is usually pretty good here. I would say I eat here a couple times a month. I usually order the Tri tip Sandwich medium rare and on the garlic bread is delicious. If you don't ask for your meat a particular way they will serve you the Tri tip cooked like boiled shoe leather (which in my opinion is disgusting). Their macaroni salad is also delicious but their potato salad is not, the potato salad is more like a gluey mashed potato salad with no discernible chunks of potatoes. Also disgusting. Remember the food is usually great here, just be careful of how and what you order. read more

Great food and people working! Have gone here multiple times and it is always worth coming back!

I'm sorry I ate at Marshall's about a week ago and it just wasn't very good. I'm noticing that 4 or 5 star restaurants in Ventura are nothing like a 4 or 5 star restaurant in Santa Barbara or Los Angeles. I had the tri tip sandwich with coleslaw. The tri tip was very dry and chewy with a bit of gristle, the bbq sauce was very ketchupy with no spiciness or heat. The roll itself was good, as was the coleslaw. Overall, a solid 2 rating due mainly to the politeness of the staff. read more

The place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is delicious. They have the best pulled pork I've ever had! The meat was smokey tasting with a delicious BBQ sauce. My husband had the pork rib and said that the meat was tender, well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The prices are very reasonable too. We will definitely be back! read more

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We have had our eye on trying this place for quite some time and finally got to last night. My hubby loves BBQ and meat so I'll reward him every once in a while lol. The ambiance of the restaurant is sort of overwhelming and creepy kind of like what you feel when you enter a ghost town. No music or people just some tv noise in the backgrounds with sports playing. We ordered a combo 2 meat dinner which was enough for me my hubby and daughter. We picked up the food and we had gotten a half rack of ribs and tri-tip with coleslaw, Mac & cheese, and garlic bread. We also ordered desert which was New Orleans bread pudding I think. Let's start with the meat; it was well cooked but very dry. They give you the bbq sauces on the side instead of letting it sink into the meat and that kind of killed it for me especially because the bbq sauces were so cold. They should've been slightly warm or on the meat in my opinion but it was a lot of meat. The coleslaw was very delicious and the garlic bread was soft and tasty too. The Mac and cheese was bland and nothing special. The desert was the worst. It was hard as a rock and super cold as if it was old and refrigerated and usually that kind of desert is best fresh or warm at least. Personally I would not return to try this place again but the hubby liked it. read more

The tri tip was very bland and very dry for being medium rare. The ribs were very very dry. Even sauce couldn't save them. Had to toss most of the meat. The Mac and cheese was very grainy and soupy. The chili beans were decent. The saving grace was the bread and complimentary water. Too much hype read more