OK all.....it's been a hot minute since my family has ordered from Reds. We weren't necessarily sure what would happen after the restaurant changed hands. Welp, last night, I ordered a half sized baby back ribs, a tri tip salad with dressing tossed in already (half sized), 2 tri tip supreme potatoes, 2 chicken supreme potatoes, a lb of salmon and 6 garlic rolls. Let's not forget the watermelon lemonade, the strawberry lemonade and the cherry lemonade. Red's now is fantastic!!! The customer service was on point! Even when my anxiety started to get bad and I was having problems with ordering (but I got it done with the patience of the phone person ). They took the time to repeat the order back to me. The last bit lof foodage I ordered was the chocolate brownie.. (I'm not a huge fan of desserts tbh.....but wow. It was terrific!!! ) annnnnnndddddd we ll I was also able to add a tip on the bill as it was for delivery. Whew!!! The food was delivered on time and the delivery guy was AWESOME. I couldn't answer the door....but got in my ring camera and talked to him. He was very nice . Normally,I would definitely not feel good after eating baby back ribs. But this time, I had no issues! It was wonderful!and week thy h high I give Red's a 15 outta 10!! My family will definitely be going back sooner than later . Thank you REDs and staff! Y'all are beautiful and wonderful! Thank you again read more

Alex V was excellent server he is very polite and friendly and he showed great perfect food service 9/12/2026 and awesome ambiance

What happened to the creamy vinegar dressing that comes with the tri-tip salad? This used to be one of my favorite salads, but I've ordered it twice now, about two months apart, and both times the dressing was completely separated when I picked it up. Even after shaking it really well, it has almost no flavor and basically just tastes like oil. On top of that, I specifically ask for the vinegar dressing that is supposed to come with the tri-tip salad, and I keep getting ranch instead. For a $25 salad, this is getting really frustrating. Please bring back whatever you were doing with that dressing before, and please get the dressing orders right! read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Tri Tip Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

My Simi friends suggested meeting at Red's for lunch. My first time there. Our server was very friendly checked on our table often. My friend's had salads- 1/2 orders of Cobb and TriTip. They were pretty big for a half order. I had the BBQ Pork sandwich with baked beans and coleslaw. The pork was very tender on a soft French roll and the BBQ sauce was very flavorful and not too sweet. It was large as well and zi took have of it home. I had read some reviews when I Yelped the menu. So many ppl raving about the garlic rolls I had to try one. It was delicious! Soft, buttery and the garlic wasn't over done. I had to restrain myself since I ordered a sandwich. lol! I'd go back again to try their Tri Tip! read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - BBQ Pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw and garlic rolls. - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Here lies the corpse of red's barbecue. Once the city's shining gem of meats and sides. Now it is sadly a funeral home for entrées murdered in their prime. The rice pilaf, which I was looking forward to, tasted of nothing but bell peppers and dried rice grains undercooked and crunchy. The macaroni came pre-congealed cold and looking snotty. The rolls came burned. The rolls came burned. I don't understand how that got let out the door, but it did. And the salmon was undercooked raw in the center and drowned in barbecue sauce and corn mash. The only thing that was mildly edible was the garlic mashed potatoes, which I don't even think I can finish. Go anywhere else for your barbecue needs if you're not getting a freaking salad, you are wasting your money. read more

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Been coming here for a couple years now. Love the chopped chicken BBQ salad, and the short ribs plate. The strawberry lemonade is delicious. Great customer service. And the rolls are amazing!.. read more

What has happened to this place? It's been about a year since we last ate here. I used to eat here all the time. These are not the garlic rolls I remember. Did they actually cut them in half? They used to be pillowy soft and yummy. These are oily, dense, and flavorless. First the macaroni and cheese, now the rolls. I'm so disappointed. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Garlic biscuits? - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We came in on a Friday evening, party of 6 - surprisingly the place was dead! I remember the days when we'd have to wait a bit to be seated... it's been over 4 years since we moved away from Simi so it's been many years since we've dined here. Shout out to our server Jessica! She was awesome! Very sweet! Attentive and professional! As far as the food? Definitely not as good as it used to be! My husband's prime rib was overcooked (he ordered it medium rare) my petite tri tip was also well done and a little tough! I ordered it medium well (which is how i always used to order it here) it used to always be buttery tender. This was my "go to" favorite-Red's petite tri tip! The rolls!! What the heck happened to your rolls? They used to be heavenly & irresistible! The first batch they brought out were hard so we sent them back for new ones and even the new ones they brought out weren't soft and yummy like they used to be :o( Everyone was pretty disappointed with them. The others in our group were happy with their food except for the potatoes au'gratin, my friend had to request a new side because they were served cold. Definitely not the old Reds! Not sure I'd recommend coming here as there are several other excellent bbq restaurant options nearby. Reds you really need to step up your game! read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Strawberry Lemonade - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Okay, first I wanna say that this is my first negative review for reds. I was a little taken aback today. I ordered a baked potato to go. It was cold and the condiments were frozen solid. We were going to the park, so it was inconvenient. I called and stated my issue. They couldn't find my order. But I had my receipt. There are only come back with. We'll make sure that the kitchen is more focused on the orders going out. No, I'm sorry that this happened. No, do you wanna place another order? None of that I mean, come on, guys. Do better. I'm a longtime customer and I know that a lot of people are. But seriously have a great night read more

Great customer service. The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The place is clean. The food is delicious. The BBQ sauce on the tables is in a container of what syrup is usually in. Easy to pour. Our waitress Madison was great. She took our order, brought over our drinks. Then followed the fresh rolls. Brought over extra napkins and packaged wet wipes without asking. Once our drinks were half way, we received a refill. Our food was cooked perfectly. My wife had tri-tip with a baked potato. I ordered a full rack of BBQ beef ribs with fries and mash potatoes. I know, a lot of potatoes, but it's a dish that I hardly ever finish. We were asked if we wanted more rolls. Overall, we will be coming back. I prefer their BBQ Beef ribs over Wood Ranch beef ribs. read more

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The food was good overall -- the tri-tip and barbecue chicken salads were fresh and flavorful. The pulled pork sandwich had nice flavor but was a bit tough and dry, and the half chicken could've used some extra sauce since the breast meat was on the dry side. Coleslaw was excellent, mac & cheese was decent, and the potatoes were tasty but not hot. Our main complaint was the service. Our waitress was very sweet and polite, but it was clear she was overworked. She seemed to be handling multiple tables and cleaning duties, so we hardly saw her. It took a long time to get refills or the check, and we ended up staying much longer than planned. read more

Reds has never been my favorite barbecue spot and I usually love barbecue spots. The food is actually good, especially the rolls. The service isn't the best and the waiter usually takes a while to even greet us and take our drinks. The place itself isn't nothing special. Overall reds is very mediocre and won't be my first or second option, when it comes to barbecue spots. read more

Good BBQ Spot in Simi Valley.. Tri Tip Au Jus Sandwich Just Enough To Fill You Up ... Friends Got The Chicken Salads (meal for 2 really..) Great Garlic Rolls .. Love The Mason Jar IceTeas .. Servers Were Always There To Refill Your Drinks or Get Anything That You Might Need .. read more

Food quality was mediocre. Had the Bbq chicken salad. Lacking in taste and the chicken was very sus! Had the buffalo cauliflower, was not battered or deep fried and too crunchy and not good. Won't be coming back. They also don't have brisket? Strange for a BBq restaurant. read more

If you are visiting Simi Valley, this is a must stop. Fresh garlic butter rolls and delicious BBQ and sides are just the beginning! The service is wonderful. We've been here twice now and each time the servers took care of us, treating is like we were guests in their home. Recommend trying a homemade dessert. The carrot cake, which is made by the owners grandmother, was the best carrot cake we've ever had! Thank you, Red's! read more

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We placed a takeout order on 6/27/26, and I just wanted to recognize the outstanding teamwork we witnessed. Every employee was hustling, working together, and double- and triple-checking orders to make sure everything was accurate. It was impressive to see how well the team worked together. I especially want to mention one of the male employees who was handling the drive-up orders. He was constantly on the move, going back and forth without missing a beat, all while maintaining a positive attitude and providing excellent service. Unfortunately, I didn't catch his name, but he truly deserves recognition for his hard work. He was amazing, and the entire takeout team did a fantastic job. read more

We've been eating here for many years and never had a bad experience. However this time the service was horrible, the food was just okay and the staff were too busy with a large party and didn't give us attention. We were shocked at the poor experience. Our friends also agree that something was very off. Our server took 30 minutes to bring us rolls saying everyone else was grabbing them. After 45 minutes our server took our order. About 15 minutes later she said they were out of one of the entrees we ordered. She'd be right back to take our (new) order. 15 minutes later she said our food would be right out. But she forgot she never took our order. Whoops! She forgot. An hour+ after being seated, we finally received our food. It was warm, not hot. Some of the chicken & ribs were under cooked. We just asked for to go containers and never got them. I went to get the myself as the staff were too busy to assist. We usually love this place as do our friends. We won't be rushing back. read more

Good bbq places are getting more difficult to find. We went to Red's for a birthday celebration. I was somewhat hesitant because of the mixed reviews but decided to give a go. We were not disappointed in the least! Our waitress was wonderful and the food was delicious - beef and baby back ribs, tri-tip and all the sides. Well done! We'll definitely be back. read more

We have been ordering the same chopped chicken salad for lunches several times. Today we ordered one. It was so disappointing. Very little chicken, hardly anything but lettuce. The roll was shaped like a pancake without any taste. What's happening that things have changed? So disappointed! read more

Red's has been a favorite for years. From their show stopping garlic rolls to their delicious entrees, they are just fabulous. I used to love their hot fudge sundae but the last time I ordered it, they subbed canned fudge frosting for real hot fudge and it was inedible. Really gross. AND I'm even grateful for that because it's one less thing to sabotage my A1C. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - There goes God, showing us how good Red's rolls are. - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Reds don't do this. This is not a reds roll. Size comparison next to a BUFFALO chicken wing. 8 rolls used to fill 1 box not 20 rolls. Tiny and no flavor and no seasonings. Don't want to see reds go down hill. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - They're making tiny mini rolls now? - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Red's Is absolutely Amazing! Always Great & Fresh Food! Friendly service and great Specials! Give them a try!! You'll love it! read more

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BEST CHEESECAKE EVER!! Seriously this place has some amazing desserts! Super nice staff and friendly atmosphere. We love our neighborhood restaurants! And prices are very reasonable! read more

Had the pleasure of dining at red's this evening with the family. Dining space is cute and comfortable not too loud. Service was excellent we were seated pretty quickly for a Friday evening. Our dishes came out perfect and not too long of wait. I enjoyed the beef ribs and hubby loved his chicken Caesar salad. The sweet potato fries were delicious. read more

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We went to Reds expecting a great BBQ experience, however, they did not deliver. My Baby Back Ribs were tough and I could not even get all the meat off the bones. Even drenched with BBQ sauce the ribs were not very good. The baked potato was not white inside but kind of brown. I used a lot of sour cream and the potato tasted kind of okay. I normally eat the skin but it did not look good so I left it. My Son liked the hamburger and his fries. The seating is kind of outdated but comfortable. The seating would work for young ones too. Chris, our server was great. The only thing I was not happy about was being charged for rolls when my son asked for some to go. My bad, I probably should have asked. I would not return. read more

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Never again. I had not been in awhile, since they were closed down a few years ago for violations, but decided to give them a chance. Big Mistake. I ordered the pound of Tri-Tip medium with rice and mashed potatoes. The tri-tip came out still bleeding and the rice was so under cooked. The rolls were still good, which is the only thing I can say. I sent the Tri-Tip back and they brought out another one, the edges were medium, but the inside was pink. I shook my head, paid the bill and left. I should have known that there was something wrong, 6PM on a Friday and the restaurant was not busy. It used to be on a Friday night you would have to wait outside to get a table. Now they are plentiful and I know why. Too many other good BBQ places to put up with this. read more

It's been almost a year since our last visit to Red's. Taking the ribeyes off the menu sort of made the choice for us as that was the family favorite item. I was really in the mood for some beef ribs and floated the idea of giving Red's a try again and luckily my idea was welcomed by the crew. Our late lunch was simply wonderful. I had the half order of beef ribs with bbq beans and rice pilaf. Absolutely delicious and I wound up taking two ribs, a roll, plus most of the beans home for a second meal. Oh, and before I forget, our amazing server Braeden, recommended the buffalo cauliflower appetizer and it was incredible. Totally unique with an incredible crunch and not too hot flavor. Outstanding! The iced tea was perfect. Tasted very fresh and was served with a lemon wedge and plenty of ice, in a word, wonderful. It seems that during the time away from Red's, there were some great changes. I know I'll be back soon to try more of their menu. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Small order of beef ribs with beans and rice pilaf. - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The cooks have been making the best tri tip and chicken for years. We love this place

We ordered a medium tri tip and they brought it well done so we sent it back. We replaced the order with beef bbq ribs. I guess they were upset that I sent it back so they brought us some skinny meatless ribs on a chipped plate. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Chipped plate - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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After a long hiatus I decided to give Red's BBQ another try. Unfortunately it will be the last time. The chicken salad was decent. I ordered a cheeseburger rare with tomato only on a brioche bun. It came well done with bacon and a sesame seed bun and no tomato. It cannot be made rare I realized because their burgers are not the big juicy ones they use to serve. I spoke to a manager who sent out a replacement. It came with everything, no cheese and a stale bun. I guess I now know why restaurants just dont do the kind of business they once did. Sorry Red's I will be driving the extra miles to Wood Ranch from now on. read more

We've been to Red several times and the food is always really good and comparable to Wood Ranch, and the service has always been great too. My complaint is the place is filthy! I mean, nasty, old stained carpet (who has carpet in a restaurant), trash and food all over the floor, paint chipping or completely gone from around the door. We decided we won't be coming again just because we can't imagine what the kitchen looks like if the dining area is so gross and dirty. Sorry Reds, time to update if you want our patronage again. read more

Went to lunch here today w/my Husband & Step Son. We've come here many times & everything was very delicious. Today, however, my Baby Back Ribs were a bit over cooked & I had to wait over 10 min's. to receive the Grilled Corn that I had ordered. I mentioned to my Husband that I didn't understand what was taking so long just as the Mgr. walked by & must have overheard me. He then went to our waiter & inquired with him - it was brought to me a few minutes later. Definitely not worth the wait at $4.29. Had 1 small grill mark, no butter, seasonings etc....I would not recommend wasting your money. I don't as a rule return food (this statement should be self explanatory). Maybe the cook(s) were just off their game today. We'll give it another try in the future & hopefully everything will be as good as usual. read more

Tri tip at Reds is good. Their rolls are delicious. Quality varies. Some days the meat is more tender than others. They've gotten better with the flavor of the macaroni and cheese. Always attentive service. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Tri tip, au gratin potatoes, macaroni and cheese Back ground half chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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I just wish they would try harder. Ribs were overcooked, tri tip tasted like it was cooked the day before and microwaved.

It never fails! This is the 3rd time... yes THIRD, that this happens!!! We haven't ordered in a while because there's always something wrong with the order but we decided to give it a shot once again and.... Again they messed up the order. Here I am scraping the cheese off a $17 burger and having to recook it on the stove top because apparently "well done" means "super pink"! This is beyond Ridiculous! read more

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Ordered tri-tip to go, so chewy and fatty, I felt like I needed to check my dental insurance before the second bite. $40+ in the trash bin read more

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I guess it's been about 7 years since the last time I've been here, and I won't be back. The tri-tip tastes like they cook it way ahead of time and then put it in a steam tray of some kind to stay warm all day. It was very tough and chewy and had the texture and flavor of a meat that had been boiled. Same with the baked potato. Even the rolls weren't fresh. This place used to be very solid. Unfortunately this is how it usually goes when places get lazy and there's no one there that really cares anymore. read more

Jared the shift leader was very professional and courteous.Thank you for taking your time to hear my feedback! I actually called in to give Nathan two thumbs up! I work very long stressful hours and I didn't have the energy to cook for my family tonight so I ordered pick up. Thank you Nathan for your smile! A lot of employees don't know this but a smile goes a long way. When you're tired like me and you care for people 12 hours a day, it's nice to get service with a smile. You went above and beyond tonight with the drinks added on, and it's refreshing to see young adults hustling on those take out lines. Tonight's team deserved every dollar earned. Wishing your team a great rest of the year! read more

The tri-tip and chicken was delicious as usual, mac and cheese creamy and yummy and the garlic rolls addicting. The service was outstanding and our lil group was able to have a great conversation with no interruptions. Can't wait to come back! read more

To be honest, the rolls and bbq sauce are my favorite part of coming here. My bbq chicken was dry, my steak wasn't that seasoned. Baked beans and Mac n cheese were good though. We also got to try their carrot cake they have coming out, now that was delicious! read more

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