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    Red Bee BBQ

    4.1 (396 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Carolyn S.

    Large portions, reasonably priced and super friendly workers. Small inside but has a couple tables outside as well. Hidden gem

    2 meats 2 sides combo: pork ribs & pulled pork w/ corn bread & crazy corn
    Jeanne L.

    red bee bbq seems to have a lot of regulars, and i can see why. the service is so friendly and fast, and it's a great price for bbq! there's not much seating indoors or outdoors, but it seems like most people take their food to-go. my boyfriend ordered a lunch special, which comes with a meat and two sides, with smoked beef brisket, mac & cheese, and fried rice. i ordered a 2 meats and 2 sides combo, with pork ribs, pulled pork, corn bread, and crazy corn. - smoked beef brisket (2/5): this was a chopped brisket, and most of the pieces were very small and soft. some of the bigger pieces were a little chewy, and the brisket didn't taste fresh. it was more like a pot roast or braised beef than brisket. it was marinated in a sweet bbq sauce, which i would've preferred less sweet, and i thought there was too much of it. it was a good and filling serving though - pulled pork (3.5/5): better than the brisket! but it also didn't taste very fresh. it was juicy and tender and marinated in a more smoky and salty bbq sauce, which i liked better - pork ribs (3.5/5): not fall-off-the-bone like ribs should be but more tender than i expected! the flavor was somewhat in between the pulled pork and beef brisket, with a sweet bbq sauce on top of a peppery and savory rub. i did think it needed more sauce, so i asked for an extra cup of bbq sauce on the side. the ribs were pretty big and meaty! - mac & cheese (3/5): honestly just an okay mac & cheese. it wasn't really that flavorful or cheesy, and it probably could've used a little more salt. the consistency was a little runny - fried rice (2.5/5): like fried rice you would get from panda express. it wasn't bad - just a little flavorless and an option if you wanted to eat your meat over rice. i thought it was nice to mute the strong flavor of the brisket a bit. i did like how moist it was - corn bread (4/5): one of the best items on the plate! i liked the sweetness and flavor from the cornmeal, although it was a little too sweet for my preference. it was also a little dry, like a dense cake. it would've been great warm - crazy corn (4/5): a very classic elote! the amount of mayo and chili on the corn was perfect. my only complaint was that the corn wasn't the freshest, and it didn't come out very hot red bee bbq is definitely not a traditional bbq restaurant - it's an asian-owned fast food bbq joint, and the food reflects that. it doesn't come close to the best bbq we've ever had, but it's extremely affordable and the portion sizes are great. and besides, the staff is so kind! i generally like beef brisket over any other bbq meat, but i would definitely recommend the pulled pork over brisket here. just don't come with any expectations, and the food will satisfy.

    BBQ Beef Brisket Combo Meal
    Michael O.

    The line was fairly short and we moved along very quickly. The workers were very nice and friendly. They were also generous with the portions. The food tasted very good and fresh and I also got a fresh cut of the beef meat. Overall, all the food was very good and I would recommend this place for my friends. The price was cheap and also had a couple spots for seating.

    Frances G.

    Small barbecue place in strip mall. Pleasant and prompt service. Food was tasty and plenty.

    I found hair in my macaroni salad and bbq chicken don't eat here would more recommend I had to place a refund with grub hub look closely and you can see the hair

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    Keith B.

    This is definitely my spot for barbecue when coming to santa rosa. They have great meat options and the food is good. I get the 3 meat plate every time and always have leftovers. I always get the salad also made the way I want it. Can't go wrong with this place

    Beef brisket (fatty yuk) and coleslaw.
    Linda W.

    I made the mistake of ordering beef brisket - I should have looked more closely. It was very fatty and swimming in oil basically inedible. So disappointed. The pork loin was in tray closest to register and it looked good - should have ordered that. The sides were fine: coleslaw, baked beans and cornbread. Person at counter was nice too. I'll try again and look more closely next time. I can't imagine anyone wants to eat brisket prepared like this. For now I need to find something else to eat for dinner.

    I've been to both Red Bee BBQ locations and have tried several different menu items--and every single time, the food has been absolutely delicious. The portions are generous, the prices are very fair, and the quality is consistently top-notch. You can tell a lot of care goes into everything they serve. Beyond the food, the staff and owners truly stand out. They're incredibly polite, welcoming, and genuinely care about their customers. That kind of service makes all the difference and keeps me coming back. If you haven't tried Red Bee BBQ yet, you're missing out. Highly recommend! The picture below is the 2 meat 2 side order for $17

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    10 years ago

    This place is the number one BBQ joint I've been to for a long time. This food is incredible. It's a killer gem in Santa Rosa! Try it!

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    10 years ago

    This place has the yummiest BBQ chicken and beef brisket! We ordered a side of Cole Slaw that was also pretty delicious!

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    Tasty food, clean restaurant, friendly, attentive service and good fair prices. This was our first time here and we will definitely be back.

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    My son LOVES Red Bee BBQ! We always get the Beef Brisket combo plate! It's delicious and filling!

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    Ate here again recently and was much better with less fake smoke flavor. Honestly great value and the cornbread is flames

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