I grew up in Hollywood, but I had no idea that some of the best barbecue has been happening a few…read moreblocks down in Fairfax for the last 15 years. Luckily, my younger brother turned me on to Bludso's recently and we just finished a family lunch there. Since they only serve their sandwiches on weekdays, we opted for Fried Okra, "2 Meats 2 Sides"(chicken and brisket), two sandwich buns. At the suggestion of our server, Beto, we added an extra quarter pound of sliced brisket. Beto really knows what he's doing... and because of him it was a perfectly satisfying amount of food for the three of us. He definitely went above and beyond. We're looking forward to heading there on one of the next weekdays our teenager has off to try their sandwiches.

Wow, this BBQ spot really surprised me! I work so close by and can't believe it took me this long…read moreto finally try it. The customer service was great--super friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to. I also like how active and engaging they are on social media. The place has a nice, relaxed atmosphere too. But let's get to the important part--the food! The tri-tip was tender and full of flavor, the baked beans were delicious, and the mac & cheese was definitely on point. And that watermelon lemonade? WOW! That might be worth the trip by itself. If you're looking for good BBQ and great service, give this place a try. I'd definitely recommend it, and I'll be coming back!

Stopped in here late on Thursday night, the one night ever I've spent in Newhall, after a long…read moredrive down from the SF Bay Area. For some reason there was a block party happening outside with a live band, wow! Sat down at the bar and the friendly staff got me set up with a mango wheat beer, and an alacarte half rack of ribs that was about twice the size I thought it would be! The beer was mostly cold (it was a warm night). The ribs were delicious and sticky and I made it through the whole serving. The staff was playing their favorite The Weekend songs, after one of them accidentally crashed a track. And on the TV at the bar the Niners were crushing the Chargers in preseason football.

Walked in and they had a few customers on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated and given menus. I…read moreordered the drinks. My beer was warm in a cold glass. Not cool, but I overlooked it. We ordered pulled pork and pointed at the sandwich. Same with my wife's order. The food arrived and they were not sandwiches. It was my first time and didn't they had a pulled pork plate. It's like $15 more than the sandwich. I said it was fine and they gave us some buns. She seemed annoyed and that kind of ruined my meal a little...partially my fault. When food arrived and I said it was fine, she just left. We didn't hit utensils. I waited 5-10 minutes and she was still in the back. I got up and got them myself. 15 minutes later, the table next to me also got the food and no utensils. That should one of the first things they improve on. The sauces were very good and I loved that part of the restaurant. It was pretty quite and calm atmosphere. They have a full bar. The bill came and it was $200 plus tip. My kids had a kids plate and another adult plate. It's pricey. We didn't want to go to a chain to support our local spots. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. I went to a famous steakhouse the next week, purchased a bunch of cocktails, 2 plates, and an appetizer for $200. Food is good. Service is so so and prices are high.

Firstly let me say service was 10/10 even though they were short staffed they sat me outside upon…read moremy request, Rachel was friendly, attentive, knew the menu, had recommendations that were ready on the fly which tells me she eats here too, the recommendations were top notch! Atmosphere was awsome, had music but not too loud to have a conversation, chairs and tables were clean and comfortable. Food was plated well, tasted amazing, same with the cocktail it was clearly crafted well and was balanced. In California were spoiled this spot is a must see.

Spent 2 years in Fort Worth so I bring a Texas BQ bias to this review…read moreI had lunch Brisket - a little dry 3/5 Texas Toast - 4/5 I added a side - Mashed Potatoes with Brisket bites 4/5 Dinner rolls - 4/5 Service just barely adequate and I was one of three tables in the restaurant Side was over priced for a cup of mashed potatoes-$9 Not bad SoCal BQ experience but I miss Texas hospitality and great brisket

Super nice casual place, staged like a bar/tavern/ kbbq mix. Welcoming employees and good energy…read morewith a nice Texas feeling to it. I came here just to try the burger as I've been addicted to trying new places recently, and this was definitely unique. While not the juiciest burger (they probably smoke them all at once), the toppings were tasty and the meat has a good pepperiness to it. It was a great intro and I can't wait to come back and try a big variety in the future

They open on Thursdays so we were there for lunch at 1 pm: No wait. but the place was full…read more After getting a seat at the wooden table, we ordered the famous burger and the shredded brisket sandwich. Absolutely loved both. The burger had a hint of smoke and was juicy and very flavorful. It is not huge for the price but the taste was on point. The shredded brisket was delicious but i wish I had taken the brisket and sausage sandwich which is not shredded. For two sandwiches and a coke, we paid around $ 50 but it was worth it. Next time when we come back, we will get more brisket!!

I am so bummed out that they have permanently closed down this location…read more Another great eatery gone!! Support your Local Eateries, share them and let others know of the hidden gems they may be driving by and not checking out or the spots they didn't know existed!!!! RIP S&F Social Eatery

I have been dying to try this place for a while, but could never convince my husband to take me. As…read moreluck would have it, we went to a concert over the weekend and decided to find food somewhere between the venue and our house on our way back home. The food did NOT disappoint!! The dining room was pretty empty but I was eyeballing the patio section (cuz I WILL be coming back)! I didn't realize it was counter ordering, (which sometimes gives me a sense of pressure cuz I like to take my time reviewing every item on the menu first), but luckily there were folks in front of us and nobody behind us (so I had a little time). I ordered the brisket grilled cheese and waffle fries, while my husband had the Nashville hot chicken fries. They had a BOGO deal on beer (he approved of the Mexican Lager) and I had the strawberry lemonade. Everything was amazing and the workers were really nice. We'll be back!!

Smokehouse BBQ opened on Monday September 9th in Water Garden next to Mrs. Winston. It shares the…read morespace with my new favorite lunch spot BIG Fish. I am not a big meat/BBQ person but I had ordered quite a few items on the menu to take home for dinner and they were very well received by my boys at home. I have also tried the Grilled Chopped Chicken Salad, which is pretty huge, satisfying, and full of goodies (though I am not a huge fan of salad dressing generally and did not use the dressing so I express no opinion on the sauce). The rice crispy treat was pretty great as well, the chocolates were amazing. The brussels slaw, mac & cheese and beans were all pretty good as well. My son's favorite meat is the pulled pork, following by the tri-tip. My husband likes the ribs and chicken. I thought the hot links were pretty good but may be a bit too spicy for my boys. The BBQ sauces are very good and not overly sweet. They even have the beyond burger/vegetarian/vegan options. Not only the food is tasty, I find them to be of high quality and good value for Santa Monica standard. Will add it to one of my regular places to bring dinner home.

What an excellent BBQ restaurant! The food is delicious. Every time I come here, it is ecstasy in…read morethe highest degree. This restaurant always gives me hope after a long day at work.

Street parking but worth it imo…read more Lunch bowl is arguably one of the best deals in the area. Generous serving for the regular dishes, or maybe Los Angeles has hazed me with lacking servings. Nico was very attentive and sweet, thank u Nico.

Wednesday worker plate Pork ribs…read moreBrisket Cornbread To preface this review, I ordered takeout and ate the food roughly 1 hour after and was slightly cold. The Wednesday worker plate had an assortment of meats and a chunk of cornbread, which I thought was a good way to try some of their various offerings. The barbecue chicken consisted of a leg and a wing piece, which i thought was overall fine. The shredded pork was well seasoned and moist, and the hot link pieces were very flavorful. The beef adobo was my favorite as it had a very deep and rich coconut flavor that complimented the meat. The pork ribs were very tender and juicy and had a good meaty pork flavor. The brisket was also good too. Both these meats reheated well later in the day and was still tasty! The cornbread was also exceptional and eating it, I felt it was more like a dessert but also worked well between bites. The cornbread was moist more cakey, and had a very deep sweet coconut flavor. This is the standout. Overall delicious and recommend!

Awesome good. Great variety and large portions... Our waitress Malika was great. We will be back…read moresoon

Love the vibe in this place, first time coming here because i don't live in the area but I am for…read moresure coming back next time I'm around, Christian was our server and he was great , i had the brisket and tri tip, juicy and soft , mashed potato's and Mac and cheese was delicious, also I am not a beer guy but i read some reviews about their beers and o tried one called mango IPA and that was the smoothest beer I've ever had.

great food and happy hour!!…read more when you walk in, and smell the fresh meat because cooked, it's pure HEAVEN, as a meat lover, I wish that bath and body works took the smell of maple block and put it in a purfume, it is THAT good. the service was pretty good - but the food is amazing. I got the build your own lettuce wraps and they were so yummy!! the prices are pretty reasonable - i tend to go during happy hour. the tocos are also delish. all in all - i know where i will be going on my bday!

We came back to here a second time as the manager offered us a discount due to an issue with our…read morefirst visit. Appreciate that and coming back was a good deal. We had brisket, tri-tip, Mac and Cheese, and potatoe salad and all were good. The only issue was the house made sodas. Too much carbonation and not enough syrup. Thanks

Food was good! So I have been craving ribs for the past two months, have gone to 2 places and 1…read moredisappointed and the other left me satisfied, but not happy..... Happy to say Meme's left me satisfied, HAPPY and with a smile on my face. Went in on a whim and glad I did! It's a little place and easily overlooked, which it shouldn't, so if you have passed it and thought about going, do yourself a favor, stop in and help this small community business..... I think you will not be let down..... Until we meet again (soon), bye for now!

We rolled into Memes BBQ on a mission: ribs, brisket, and zero regrets. Ordered the beef ribs combo…read morewith mac and cheese plus a bonus side of brisket because self-control is for weekdays!!! Lol The ribs were smoky enough to make you question if you accidentally ate a campfire (in a good way). The brisket passed the legendary "fold test," meaning it bent like a yoga instructor but didn't fall apart, basically peak brisket behavior!!! Translation: ridiculously good!! Crissy and the owner both checked in on us like BBQ guardian angels, super friendly and making sure we were living our best meat-filled lives. Parking, though.... that's where the real survival game begins. We lucked out with a spot right in front, but otherwise you might be circling the block like a vulture waiting for someone to leave. Totally worth it, but maybe stretch your legs first and prep for a brisket walk.