I recently attended an event that Ribs & Tips catered in Fresno, and my review is long over due because it's not the first time I have had the pleasure. I've experienced thier impressive catering a few times over the last few years. As usual the tri-tip was delicious served hot and tender, the chicken was also very tasty. Thier beans are amazing, great flavor with just enough bite without being too overpowering. The rice was also very good, as was the fresh salad and rolls. The staff was all very efficient and friendly. If I needed catering services in the Fresno area they would be my first call. read more

Ribs & Tips Catering - Caterers Near Me - Fresno, California

My friends and I wish this place was still open. Hands down best tritip sandwiches around. Their homemade pineapple BBQ sauce still makes my mouth water just thinking about it 10 years later. read more

Attended a party which was catered by Ribs and Tips. The following was served: BBQ chicken, tender w/ a flavorful sauce that wasn't overly sweet; tri-tip, nicely seasoned, again tender; ribs, not overly sauced, cooked just right; Portugese beans, chunks of sausage, heavy on the cumin; pilaf, tasted like the Middle East box stuff, but I like that!, grilled vegetables, onions, peppers, squash and mushrooms perfect as a side or main course for your vegetarian friends; basic green salad w/ ranch or Italian dressing. When they cater, they don't mess around. I believe there were about 35 people at the party, they ordered a meal for 40 people. I think there was enough food leftover to feed another 30 people! They also provided dinner rolls, butter, lemonade and tea. Great food for a crowd. read more

so, i hadn't been back to ribs & tips since i first went there as there are so many places in fresno to try out. wow. so much better than i remembered. i had the sampler plate again and couldn't even finish because there is so much food. tri tip - delicious. very moist, seasoned perfectly. ribs - nice. not to strong of a sauce, meat pulled away from the bone easily. chicken - tender, and the sauce was excellent. pilaf - good, but nothing distinctive. potato salad - i really liked this. normally, i don't like potato salad because people put stuff in it i don't like (onions, celery). none of that bs here. corn bread - holy crap this was good. it tasted great, and maybe partially because i left it sitting under the trip tip for a while and it soaked up some delicious juices. read more

SUPER YUMMY! I had the tri tip sandwich with the potato salad, and cowboy beans. I think it was called cowboy beans, they had two different types, and it wasn't chili beans. Anyway they are extremely comforting, mmmm......I wish they had little cots to sleep there after the bowl. That would be nice! And with every order it comes with free lemonade or iced tea!T he portions are big and the food is DELICIOUS. The waitresses are friendly. The entrees are all about $6 bucks. read more

As the other reviewer stated, I also was trying something new and I always see the bbq pit outside smoking when I come home for lunch, so it sounded good. So, I also tried the sampler platter to try all the meats and everything was very delicious. The tri-tip with the sauce was awesome. The chicken was pretty good as was the ribs. So five stars to the food. While there I noticed it was a little run down, but this also gives it more of the down home feel. The iced tea and lemonade labels were done creatively with duct tape, but hey -- everything costs money to keep up. The staff was also very responsive but a little un-personal. Kind of blunt and direct with not a lot of friendliness. But the quality in food made up for everything. read more

Ribs and Tips did an amazing job catering our wedding. Jeff Freitas is wonderful to work with and his staff is fantastic! They really made our wedding a huge success and the food was perfect! Everything was delicious and they were even able to do a custom gluten-free & organic dinner for my bridesmaid/sister in law:) They have the best dinner service and served our guests who were hard of walking. We had the best experience ever and got compliments from everyone. Definitely the company to go to for awesome food and service! read more

There were several things that I really liked about Ribs & Tips. First, the food was great. Both my guest and I enjoyed our meals. Second the waitresses were really friendly. The waitresses were nice and courteous. The food came to us fast and hot. We waited no more that five minutes to receive our plates. Finally I liked that the prices were reasonable. My guest got a tri-tip sandwich, rice pilaf, and a drink for only $6.25. I got ribs, tri-tip, pilaf, corn bread and a drink for $8.25. Overall a great place to eat good food, no matter what you budget is. Also, Ribs & Tips was rated best tri-tip sandwich in Fresno by the Fresno bee readers. So go and eat there! You won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing BBQ lunch!! Just ate a full BBQ plate with tri-tip, chicken, beans, cornbread, green salad, and grilled veggies - just amazing! They provided the catering for the event and I could not have asked for better! Do not hesitate to consider them for any event where you need great food and plenty of it!! read more

Love the place! They're delicious and afforable. Very generous with the servings. Went there today having to find out that they're closed for business, but open for catering. :( read more

DANG! After bringing back last weeks meal to work i generated the interest of 16 co-workers for a mini-feast prior to leaving for x-mas. Called in my order before 10 am as their menu requests and told them i'd like to pick it up at 11:50 as our lunch at work is from 12-1. en rout to picking up the food they called me and said the chicken wasn't ready because they had to go out and buy more. they didnt give me the food until 12:38 (i know cuz i was constantly looking at my clock) and i arrived back at work with enough time for everybody to scarf down the food and uniformly agree that we will not be going here again. Doesn't seem like these guys could handle a big order, which makes no sense since i think they do catering too. Food tasted hella good tho!!!!! read more

They are not out of business,the economy sucks and like many they needed to consentrate ther efforts where they make the most.So catering it is. We have used them for 12 or 13 years for an annual fundraising event with 250-275 people. Never one complaint or issue nothing but great comments from members. I have thrown him several last minute curve balls and it gets handled no problem. Food,service and price you can't do better read more

Just a quick fyi that this establishment is no longer open for walk in business. They still do catering.

I used Ribs & Tips to cater my husbands 80th birthday & they were great. Everyone raved about the food, especially the tri-tip. Jeff was VERY easy to work with. Larry and his girls served the food & packed up all the leftovers for me. It was just as Jeff said" order the food, invite the guests and dig in!! Thanks again to Jeff and his staff for a wonderful bd for my husband and the best food ever!! D Merwin read more

I live near the downtown area, and absolutely love BBQ, so when I had the opportunity to try this place for lunch on a Friday I had to go. It's fairly easy to find because of the well displayed signs. The hostess was nice but you can tell a lot of their business is carry out. The menu was short, and to the point, which I liked. Ribs, Tri-Tip, Chicken. They offer various combo plates and six or seven traditional sides. On the day I went they also had an a la cart menu with things like clam chowder and fish tacos (not BBQ). The best part of the menu is that there is only one plate over ten dollars, I ordered it, the three meat combo with two sides (ranch beans and tater salad) for a little over $11. I was served quickly, and the food was hot. My plate came with two spare ribs with the tips attached, boneless breast chunk with skin, and thick chunks of juicy tri-tip all seemingly charcoal grilled. The chicken looked good but was a little dry, the ribs and tri-tip rocked. They were both extremely juicy and tender, the only drawback being I prefer St Louis style ribs. The sides were both par for a BBQ place, but nothing special. The only thing I really disliked about Rib's and Tip's was the interior atmosphere. All in all this place is worth the visit if your in this part of town, very affordable for BBQ! In the future I think I will carry out since I live fairly close by. read more

the food and service is great. they offer complimentary fresh lemonade. i had the bbq chicken combo and ribs, with greens, chili beans and potato salad. I like the service I will definitely continue to eat at this restaraunt. read more