Had the family meal, fed all 5, parents and 3 kids. Fantastic friendly service, Trevor and the staff were great. After visiting the photo op of "exact middle of California" North Fork BBQ was a short drive for a friendly yummy meal. Brisket and ribs were my fave, pulled pork and lemonade was the little one's fave. Veteran owned, indoor and outdoor seating available. Cool logo merch too! read more

North Fork BBQ - Cool merch, hubby loves it! - Barbeque Near Me - North Fork, California

North Fork BBQ is amazing!! I don't leave many reviews but this place definitely deserves a great review. From the moment you walk up to order, you're greeted with friendly faces. The service is top notch! Now for the food, our group got the brisket nachos, brisket sandwiches, baked potato and a plate with chicken and tri-tip. Every single thing we ordered was delicious!! The meats were tender and so flavorful! Sides were yumm!!! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Awesome BBQ! Pulled pork was tender and the chili was amazing. But the best was the smoked pie! Highly recommend. read more

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Basic casual in terms of ambiance and DELICIOUS and generous portions. A welcome addition to the local cuisine, we enjoy stopping here on our way out of town. Friendly family owned and operated with nice service. read more

Great ribs!!! BBQ sauce is perfect too! They have a pretty good menu. Very nice owners and employees. It's nestled in the trees. Very "wood-sy"... read more

Excellent food and service. The people are extremely courteous. I've been here a few times I've had their pulled pork sandwich, which was very tender juicy and tasty and then I also had their ribs, which were extremely delicious as well fall off the bone. And her sides, baked beans and coleslaw and potato salad were all very delicious as well. read more

Love the food. Love the specials. Waiting for beef ribs. I appreciate the ability to order inside !

North fork BBQ catered my husband's birthday party. I can't say enough good things about them. The food was excellent and Plentiful. They showed up on time with more than enough paper products. Everyone wanted to know where the food was from. I highly recommend them!!!! read more

Really good! What a great find. The chicken sandwich was super good. BBQ sauce was super tasty.

Fantastic service good prices for the amount of food you get! Owner is very friendly and does great things for Veterans in the area! If you haven't tried the place make sure you do. I definitely recommend this place ,,, he's a local and I'm all about supporting local owned businesses instead of corporate places! Give it a shot!!! Stopped in again tried the Rancher Bowl and was very delighted!! The size of the bowl was large definitely a meal , the price was again very good. I tried the chicken it was very tasty. The staff was very friendly and attentive! The owner was taking orders and out amongst his customers asking if all was good. This is very rare too see ,,, if you miss good customer like I do you will be impressed. I can't say enough about this place.... I will be back again! read more

Great service! Very friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing. I had tri-tip and my husband had the Carolina Pig pulled pork sandwich. He said it was the best he ever had. Very inviting environment and perfectly decorated for the mountain restaurant. Great ambiance outdoors with the orange chairs, picnic tables and string lights. We were surprised that there is an indoor seating area too! Definitely going back...many times. And did you know that they prepare meals for the active firefighters? So cool! Keep up the great work and amazing food! We appreciate you! read more

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Stopped in for lunch at my husband's suggestion since I had only ever tried North Fork's bottled sauces. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Trevor suggested their version of chili mac for my daughter - she loved it, and happily ate the leftovers for dinner. My son and husband had tri-tip. I recommend the chicken sandwich if you aren't feeling like the usual bbq suspects - it comes with a slightly spicy, tangy white sauce. We all left very full, and agreed with my son who said, "We need to start coming here more often!" Hope this place sticks around because it's a great addition to the Oakhurst area. read more

Tri tip is so good! Really going to miss their baked beans though. Usually pretty busy, so make sure to call before you go because they frequently sell out of Tri tip. read more

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My husband and I were heading to another place to eat and saw this place. We are glad we stopped to eat here. The food is amazing and it is all done "Santa Maria Style". The owner has roots in Pismo Beach area. He is Veteran friendly. He is very nice and easy to talk with. There is a Military wall; he stated that it started with his picture and people just kept adding to his wall. Sorry never talked about our food. All the meals come with chili beans, rice pilaf, coleslaw pickles , onion and bread. I had just the Tri Tip. My husband had the Tri Tip & Chicken with "Bam Sauce" on the side. The Bam Sauce is really good. He also gave us some Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage that he makes. Wow, it was amazing. I would highly recommend North Fork American BBQ. This place is better than the one down the street. read more

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The service was wonderfully friendly and familiar, despite this being my first visit. Atmosphere is cozy and exactly what you'd want from a BBQ place. And let me tell you about that brisket sandwich! The bread is perfectly toasted so there's a little crunch, the brisket was so tender, and that slaw on top was the perfect touch. Also, they didn't skimp on the delicious pickles, which is always a plus for me. If you're in North Fork, you've gotta try this place! read more

North Fork BBQ - Brisket Sandwich topped with lemon poppyseed coleslaw and a side of potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - North Fork, California

Perfectly cooked pulled pork. The pulled pork tri tip was massive: juicy meat and several tasty sauces to choose from. The meal option was more than one person could finish. Staff is friendly and service was fast. Both indoor and outdoor seatings, ample parking and quiet town around, if you are looking to grab good BBQ in/out of Yosemite. Veteran owned! read more

My sister and I have been going to this restaurant for quite a while. We usually frequented this location 3-4 times a month since they came to Northfork from their Oakhurst location. We also liked the fact that they are VET owned. Our FAVORITE menu item WAS the Carolina Pig. Soooooo....... disappointed to find out that while they were boasting about all the new additions to their menu, they NEVER mentioned the deletion of this WONDERFUL "signature sandwich". In fact, there is a quote from the restaurant themselves in a previous post where they talk about the Carolina Pig being extremely popular. So, what? You get rid of it!!?? Then we were told that they can no longer give us ice, as they were informed that the water has Arsenic in it. Nor could they give us cups any longer. Also, the beans were different than we have had in the past. Just another local restaurant that has ended in disappointment for us. read more

We cannot recommend North Fork BBQ enough! They catered our wedding and completely blew us (and our guests) away. The food was absolutely incredible--some of the best we've ever had. Their brisket, smoked for over 24 hours, was packed with flavor and melted in your mouth, while the ribs were perfectly tender with just the right amount of bite. The sides were just as amazing, with ranch chili beans and roasted veggies that perfectly complemented the barbecue. North Fork BBQ went above and beyond in their service, setting everything up beautifully, hosting the buffet, and even making plates for us as the bride and groom. They checked in to make sure we were taken care of and quickly replenished food when we ran out. North Fork BBQ came highly recommended by my parents after our original caterer fell through, and thank goodness they did--this was nothing short of perfection. If you're looking for incredible food, exceptional service, and a truly memorable experience, you won't go wrong with North Fork BBQ. There's just something special about ribs at a wedding... and North Fork BBQ nailed it. read more

Saturday July 5th, 11:35 am, Always seem to be out of something, this time pulled pork. 45 minute wait for food. No ice for tea or water, bathroom out of order, no water bottles for sale, Come on NFB let's get it together. read more

Food was amazing! Santa Maria style tri tip was perfect, the brisket was the best we have ever had and all of the side were delicious. My very picky nine year old son loved it we will make this a must stop every time we come up to Bass Lake! read more

Meat was outstanding! Very juicy and tender very fresh. The barbecue sauce was full of flavor and had a zing which was amazing. I would have to say service . Everybody was friendly and kind and very helpful. The restaurant made me feel very welcomed, and the theme to our country warmed my heart. I recommend this place to anyone and everyone looking for a great meal at a great price. read more

Best bbq I have ever had! Pulled pork and tri tip are amazing, will come back every time I'm here

Service is great. I miss waitresses but it's a sign of the times. Owner is super nice. Food is outstanding. They make a great tri tip salad. The owner went the extra mile to ensure the salad was fresh and perfect. The building is old cabin burger and it's very cute. I wish the music wasn't so loud. Contemporary country is not my fave read more

Seriously, some of the best brisket I've ever had, and yes, better than the bbq I had living in Texas! Great service and veteran owned too!

We finally made it up to North Fork BBQ, and are SO GLAD we did! We had the most amazing sandwiches ever!! A full half pound of perfectly BBQ'd pork on a toasted bun with slaw. Absolutely delicious!! If you haven't been up here yet, you really need to come. . . .you won't be sorry. And to add, it's Veteran run. Love supporting our Military! read more

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My sister and I stopped by on the way to our Airbnb. We were greeted right away and we were conflicting on what to get, the owner was kind enough to explain the whole menu to us we were amazed at how they cook their meat and it's brought to them daily from the farm. This is the type of stuff we love and we are definitely going to make this a yearly tradition to stop by. my sister got the pulled pork sandwich with chili beans on the side and wow oh wow, we are going to be dreaming about this one! Thank you so much!! read more

My husband said this was one of the best burgers he's ever had! And only $12! Do go straight for the Carolina Pork, though Triptip is starred and said to be most sold one. Carolina pork is definitely amazing. Ordered another to go after finishing two sandwiches dining in, as they're closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Really worth it! read more

FIRE!! The food was amazing and that says a lot considering I'm from Texas. The workers there were also super nice and pleasant. They would explain options on the menu for first timers patiently. The restaurant itself was nice as it had a pretty patio. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience!!! read more

Excellent. I should have taken a picture. I ordered a 2 meat plate Tri-tip and chicken both meats had flavor and were cooked to perfection. They were cooked yet still moist. No bbq sauce was needed. Lots of food if my wife was with me we could have shared. Two good size pieces of chicken and lots of tri-tip. The Smokey Mac and cheese if for grownups unless your kids like a little kick. The Baked beans were good a step up from the pork and beans. I went to the other bbq place with lots of yelp stars down the street earlier this week. While their meat was good for a 2 meat plate I received 1 small slice of brisket and 3 really small slices of tri-tip. This place was good and I received about 6 or more slices of tri-tip that were twice as big. This is my go to bbq location for Oakhurst. Thank you read more

Came in here after a track run, haven't tried this place before and thought why not. The tri-tip had a nice blackening (crust) to it, very homestyle and candid atmosphere. Alongside the meat there was really good beans/chili which has a rich tomatoey base which is nice to have alongside the chunks of tri-tip within. The potato salad was superior than others I've tried--hard to find a good potato salad these days. The Cole slaw stood out with its unique poppyseed dressing which makes a very flavorful slaw. Rice pilaf was pretty good, I would have preferred a more southwest/Santa Fe twist though akin to a Spanish rice. The sauces were good; Carolina Gold (my favorite) and a Smokey Sierra BBQ... One recommendation is for the BBQ sauce to be warmed upon serving dish as it brings out more flavor from the sauce and makes it taste even better (never serve cold bbq sauce). It was a nice quiet winter evening, the woman was nice and approachable and the young man was professional. I really like the quaint atmosphere and homestyle bbq vibe, as a new place I hope to see a more 'goldfields' kind of mining vibe which this town desperately needs. One criticism: please lose the styrofoam, it's bad for the environment and it is known to leach chemicals read more

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So I (Crazy Bernie) rolled up on my bright red iron horse and 2 friends because this joint was featured on channel 30 ABC Freznooo. I got the tri tip sand which was piled high with perfectly cooked meat. Devoured it within minutes. My buddy Carl had to get a chicken salad thanks to the threat of a bout of gout. Ouchhhh. He said the salad was awesome! The other guy named Steve I'm pretty sure is a serial killer but he got the tri tip like me. All in all everything was excellent. The bonus here is the great people running it. The kingpin in this operation is a patriotic veteran And he surrounds himself with highly competent staff. Oh, and they honor other service men and women and veterans by giving them all a 15% discount. Crazy Bernie is a huge fan. read more

My first time to have brisket was at North Fork BBQ. Very good with the cold slaw on top. Everything was very good...thank you.

Very friendly & yummy, my boyfriend & I really enjoyed this place! We decided that we'll stop by every time we're up there. Super satisfied with everything about this place. read more

The food at this place is amazing and it is now being cooked by the third generation. My wife had the pulled pork Carolina pig sandwich which is slow cooked for 17 hours, topped with the recommended slaw. I had Trev's Tri tip sandwich on a garlic butter roll and had their signature barbecue sauce on half and salsa on the other side half. I would do it that way again. I can't decide which one is better but they are both great. Everyone that worked there had a smile and seemed to enjoy what they were doing. Consequently all the patrons had a smile too. Just wish it was closer to home but we will definitely go back. read more

First, the good: The staff and ownership are REALLY nice people. The restaurant is clean. Access is easy, and there is plenty of parking. The owner is so nice, in fact, that I almost didn't write this, and almost didn't post it. If you are reading this now, it's simply because I decided that truth and quality food must have a higher value than protecting someone's feelings. First, let's address the name. North Fork BBQ isn't in North Fork. It's in Oakhurst. That is a minor issue. The other half of the name is a bigger problem. You see, when you drive up to the restaurant, you are greeted with a view of a good-sized Santa Maria grill. You don't see a barbeque at all. Grilling is cooking hot over direct heat. Barbecue or smoking is done indirectly with cooler temperatures, usually in the 225-275 range. Having a Santa Maria grill in California isn't actually a bad thing, especially if you are cooking Tri Tip or Chicken, both of which are lean and handle a hot, fast cook well. Tri Tip was originally cooked directly over live Oak on a spit. Enough history. Looking at the menu, it becomes clear that North Fork "BBQ" not only isn't in North Fork- they also don't sell any BBQ.... at all. Semantics? Maybe, unless of course you are actually looking for some slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork, brisket or the like. The semantics could be overlooked if the tri tip was good. Generally, that locally-renowned cut is cooked over direct heat to medium rare, then sliced against the grain for sandwiches. Some people have been playing with cooking "trisket", that is, tri tip barbecued slowly to around 203f. I find the cut too lean for such tricks. The point of the low and slow approach with brisket is to break down the tough connective tissue. That isn't needed with tri tip. It's already lean and as long as it isn't overcooked, it's very tender. To be fair, they are consistent. I've tried "North Fork BBQ" tri tip in several sandwiches. It is the same every time, somewhere between shoe leather and barely rehydrated beef jerky. There is no noticeable seasoning. It's basically just plain roast beef. There isn't even a speck of pink in this meat. It's chewy and horribly overcooked. Calling this barbecue is disrespectful to the art. Overcooking tri tip this way is disrespectful to the cow. Man I hate writing this. The people are just so nice. I just wish their product was palatable. I hear they make a good salad. read more

Wish we went here instead of a place in Fresno! Everything was super delicious and the small business vibe was heartwarming!

We chose this place because of their great Yelp reviews and the good prices on the menu. The food was delicious and an ample portion for the price! It definitely hit the spot. I appreciated the customer service too. The one con I would mention is that they were mopping inside the restaurant when we came to eat in. I cannot stand the smell of cleaning fluids when I'm eating, so we ended up taking it to go. If I'm ever back in Oakhurst again, I'd definitely return here. read more

North Fork BBQ - Tri Tip plate with side of ranch chili beans and rice pilaf - Barbeque Near Me - North Fork, California

Friendly service, delicious food. We had Trev's tri-tip and the Carolina pig sandwiches and loved them both. Our new favorite spot for great bbq read more

The food was off the hook delicious. I had the tri-tip bowl. The portion was very plentiful. They served it very quickly. I definitely had to take some home and have it for dinner. The restaurant was EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN. The ambiance was very inviting. The owners were so friendly and inviting. I will DEFINITELY make this a regular. GREAT PLACE!!!! read more

On a ride w OLD FARDS RIDERS.. we just had to check this joint out!.. I had the Tri tip sandy, lots of piles of meat, great flavor as well. The prob I had , was the cost.. $15 didn't include any side, just a few pickles & onions..sides were $3 more.. I will return & try other items.. read more