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    Mean Lew’s BBQ

    4.8 (57 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Janet D.

    Recent menu teaches in my photos. The food was good and the service was stellar. So friendly and welcoming to new and frequent guests equally. Family of four ordered the stockyard with the additional coleslaw and bread for $2.50. We added a side of Mac and cheese and a half pound of brisket. $110 with tip was a pretty good deal. We ate the food too fast but the portions were good (just right not excessive). bathrooms are clean and the patio is dog friendly. The Oreo pie at $8.95 was delish. Worth the price tag as it was generously Oreo-y. We will be back. One of the few places in the area that lived up to the hype.

    Frank S.

    I suppose after probably the 10th time eating the food here I'll put in my two cents... the food is fresh! it's exactly what you should expect from a BBQ place. The portions are generous and the service is great. Every time I've eaten the food here I'm greeted by the owner and they come to the table and interact with my family and I. Every single time. The food has been consistently the same every single time I have eaten the food.. the prawns special was amazing and fresh... i have personally tried everything on the menu from the owners food truck days till present and it's all amazing... it's a comfortable welcoming atmosphere. I would highly recommend stopping by. Great spot to come after skiing as well. Can't beat a home cooked hot meal. You can tell love and passion go into each dish...

    Barbecue spareribs, homemade mac & cheese, and over stuffed potato!
    Cindy N.

    A good party barbecue smoked brisket ribs this is a family restaurant! Homemade mac & cheese, which you do not find anywhere! Barbecue sauce was excellent not a pre-fab homemade delicious! And a stuffed potato OMG Could not finish a quarter of the portion! Service was excellent and if you want a cold beer they have it!

    Brisket combo with Mac and cheese and beans.
    Brian G.

    Came up from modesto to grab bbq. Food was amazing, owners Zack and Kat were chatty and friendly and super helpful. Nice vibe inside too. We stopped on our way to indigeny to get cider and took the bbq to go for a picnic. The beans were to die for. I forgot to take a pic of the Asian chicken salad. But it was huge and full of flavor.

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    Josh M.

    A nice little spot to enjoy good BBQ! My wife and I had the pulled pork sandwiches. They tasted great but were a little smaller than we were expecting. My wife had the coleslaw and it was very good. I substituted the Chinese Chicken Salad as my side. It was surprisingly very filling! I had the homemade lemonade and it went perfectly with the pulled pork sandwich. The atmosphere is great and the staff were very friendly and always looking to be helpful. It can get a little loud but it was not unbearable.

    First time coming here! It was absolutely amazing!! We were so stuffed but wanted to keep eating lol. We will definitely be coming back here again soon! Interested in trying the banana split!!

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    Was not expecting to find such amazing BBQ here (and this is coming from someone who grew up in Texas)! Keep up the great work and hope to see you open past just Fri/Sat.

    Ordered a lot of things from the menu, including the special of fresh made clam chowder.
    Saul M.

    If you're looking for an amazing family owned and operated restaurant with incredible food and atmosphere, look no further than Mean Lew's! Every item I ordered was extremely fresh, flavorful and filling. I could really tell that all the food was made in house from scratch and was made with quality ingredients. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. By the time I left, I felt I was part of the Mean Lew family. Truly a gem of the foothills, you will not leave dissatisfied.

    Absolutely delicious! Our first time here. We will definitely be back! If I could give you guys 100 stars, I would ! mac n cheese was my favorite part!

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    Sarah S.

    Grabbed a little of everything on opening day and honestly, no notes. Good BBQ, nice folks, and a great neighborhood feel.

    OAK grilled RIBS, MAC N CHEESE, LOADED BAKED POTATOE!

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    4 months ago

    Great food and Great service 10/10. Only place I would recommend for nearby local bbq!!

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    Thank you very much for the kinds words!

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    5 months ago

    Food is delicious! Great service and the owners are friendly. We will definitely be back!

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    7 months ago

    The food was really good, but it's a bit pricey. and they do need a few more barbecue options.

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    8 months ago

    The food was amazing, you can not go wrong with the prices, we will definitely be back.

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    The food was delicious & the service was great. Zack, His wife & waitress were so friendly & helpful .Can't wait to go back.,

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    Inside showing the walls with their many layers of stone plaster and paint.
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