Food is really good. Favorite is the brisket, pork belly and collard greens. Need to try the oxtail…read morebut they don't have often. Service is quick.

Good barbecue is tough to find around here. And great barbecue? I've only had it once in Northern…read moreCalifornia. Until today. Pitmaster/Chef Michael has an amazing backstory. I actually stumbled across the Dirty Pit BBQ page on the Nextdoor app, where he had posted a video about an unhoused community member who needed a bike. Michael was reaching out to the community and using his platform to see if anyone had an old bike they were getting rid of, or even one to sell and he would buy it and then gift it to the man. Today, Michael told me that he saw the person just the other day, and someone came through with the bike. As I stood talking with him, enjoying my meal (more on that in a second), there was not one but two other people who were standing nearby. Michael offered both of them some food and a smile, saying he knows how hard it is out here. I don't know that I've seen that level of generosity ever at a food stand, and I'm here for it. The question, then, is Does the food measure up? And that's an easy one to answer. I was the third party in line at about 12:15 this afternoon, shortly after opening, so I was able to get a good look at what I was already smelling. No one got to the front before being offered a sample - a bite of tri-tip or a burnt end or an oxtail - which was a great way to try almost everything in one visit. Amazingly, there were zero misses, and everything on the menu was as delicious as Chef Michael described. I chose tri-tip, ribs, and burnt ends for my plate, with mac n cheese and beans as my sides (though I was also offered a sample of collard greens, as well), and I can tell you this: the biggest problem you're going to have is narrowing down your choices. The tri-tip is tender and flavorful, and the temperature was a very nice medium rare. The oxtails had a fantastic homemade blend of seasoning. I don't often order oxtails, but these had such a comfort-food quality that I immediately realized I've been missing out. The pork ribs were large, meaty, and perfectly seasoned. The burnt ends had an incredible glaze. I brought a bite of mac n cheese over to take a dip in the burnt end sauce and almost fell over, it was so good. The mac n cheese was exactly what you want it to be - a nice crust on top, and cheesy, gooey goodness all throughout. As for the beans and the collard greens: I can't remember ever having better beans or greens anywhere, ever, and that's after living in the South for over a decade. The greens were incredible - so often they're too salty or bitter, but I could eat a whole plate of these. And the beans were the most savory, hearty bbq beans you've ever seen. I've literally never been excited about bbq beans, because so often people either heat them up straight from a can, or cook them in a way that makes them taste like they're canned anyway. These beans were insane, and that in an of itself is kind of an insane thing to say about beans. All of that to say, this is competition-winning-level stuff here. And let's put this in context - at this point, Chef Michael has his meats and sides all kept in catering trays lined with foil, which would make it tricky for an all-day setup. But he's been selling out before anything gets too dry. I've been fortunate to be at the front of the proverbial line of a few of the best (Texas Monthly Top 50 - actual best!) bbq places in Texas before they blew up (Corkscrew in Spring when it was a trailer and a tent, Tejas in Tomball when it was a chocolate shop), as well as most of the famous spots, and I am completely confident in saying that if Chef Michael keeps up this level of smoking and cooking, we're looking at what could become the gold standard for NorCal bbq.

The best pizza in the world is found here on saturdays at the Citrus Heights farmers market. All…read morefresh ingredients and I'm not lying when I say it's the best. This is the groundhogs day squares. Thank me later...

Yum. They use all good quality ingredients! I usually like thin crust but they only had the thick…read moreand decided to give it a try super good! Cant wait to try the round crust!

Best barbecue I've had and the service was amazing! Well worth the price and great experience…read moreoverall.

Did not disappoint. Ribs & brisket seasoned and cooked perfectly. Greens seasoned, cooked…read moreexcellent. Blueberry cornbread delicious. The line is long but the wait is worth it and moves fast. The staff was nice and efficient. The restaurant is small so getting it to go works best but it's clean and comfortable. This is the best BBQ in Sacramento. No question.

I was having a Memorial Day gathering and realized I was too busy to come up with dessert. The day…read morebefore a friend of mine sent me a link to Say Pies. Given she was right down the street, I decided to give them a try. Well, rave reviews by all! The pies were so good even the non-dessert eaters had to partake. It's so nice to be able to put them in the oven straight from the freezer. I just popped them in the oven as soon as dinner was servered and an hour later we were eating warm yummy pie with ice cream. I highly recommend Say Pies!

Amazing pies, have ordered a few different flavors multiple times. Some are fresh and some frozen…read more Definitely recommend.

I ordered through DoorDash so can't speak as to ambience, but the food was GREAT. I tend to steer…read moreclear of tenders because they are notoriously dry and tasteless. These were really, really good---they had clearly been freshly cooked, juicy and tender. I ordered Mild Heat, which was right for me---flavorful but I could still taste the chicken itself. I also ordered a Lemon Pepper, which was still very good, but pretty salty (and I LIKE salty). I'm going to ascribe that to coating the chicken generously. Dipping into the Stars sauce was good and toned down the saltiness. I substituted buttered rice for the fries, because fries via delivery have usually gotten limp and don't reheat well. Based on that the tenders were still blazing hot, I will probably try the fries next time. However, the rice was very fresh, buttered and seasoned just right and a decent portion. Two big tenders, two pieces of thick toast, rice and some pickles was around $15 before tax, delivery, etc, which is a great price. It wasn't much more than a burger combo at McDonald's would have cost, and for much, much better food. I work in the area and order delivery food a LOT, so I expect this will go onto the "order here lots" list. Looking forward to trying other items.

I recently tried Cosmic Roosters, and I was really impressed with the food. The chicken was juicy,…read moreflavorful, and had the perfect amount of crunch, and the spice level was just right without overpowering the taste. I also liked that the portions were filling and the sides complemented the meal well. Charles provided amazing service and made the experience even better. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything came out right. The place had a casual, easygoing vibe, and my order came out fresh, so the wait was worth it.

Not enough stars the food is made to order, the prices are very reasonable the owner is pretty…read morecool. The beautiful waitress Nicole was very helpful.The service was amazing. I'd 100% recommend stopping in .The ambiance is 80's "retro " and there's a nice room upstairs for party.

Beats n eats is fantastic! Kelley really knows what she is doing with vegan and vegetarian food…read more she is really well organized and great at menu planning and customizing for your crowd. Her presentation is beautiful and she is so much fun to work with. Give her a call for your next meatless catering job.

Wonderful pizza and Tom the owner is very customer oriented and aims to please. We are using him…read morefor two events at our community. I would highly recommend this pizza if you live good pizza.

Came here for a late night snack and oh my goodness they were amazing!!…read more Staff was super sweet friendly. I love the energy as soon as I walked in they accept cash card and tap pay so it's super simple. Everything is absolutely delicious

chef Stephanie provided the first week meals and my wife and I were pleased with the portions and…read moreflavors. Chef provides the menu for the weekly meals and each one has been delicious and hearty. the soups are a meal in itself, along with a small salad, delicious. we are looking forward to enjoying many meals from Chef. thank you

Chef Stephanie catered my husband's birthday party yesterday. I ordered several trays of heavy…read moreappetizers and a charcuterie board. Everything tasted delicious! There was an ample amount of food. She printed a menu so everyone could see what was available. She is very professional with quick responses to my questions. She delivered the trays herself. I'd definitely use her again!

This place is so unassuming from the outside, but I'm glad we found it! Matthew was our server and…read morethe service alone was 5 stars. He was so attentive, timed everything perfectly, gave good recommendations and was so kind. They have booth seating with high backs so it gives privacy and they have a private room in the back for private parties. Last but not least the food was amazing! Everything was seasoned well and the portions are generous. I got the filet and lobster tail and I have no complaints. They also give you bread and either salad or clam chowder. I highly recommend the clam chowder.

First times topping by this local gem. Been around since the 70's from what I'm told. The art and…read moredecor gives off coastal vibes. Great lighting and intimate setting made this perfect for a date night dinner. What wasn't impressive was the side salad with and bread rolls. I've been to other restaurants and steak houses that put a little more effort on their side salads but wasnt a deal breaker for us. I had the captains cut prime rib, which really stole the show. Very impressive nearly 2 inch thick cut of steak. I did find it just a bit dry but the dipping sauce saved it for me. My wife had the grilled salmon which she couldn't stop talking about. Great spot for a date night. If like to try other steaks at this location next time.