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    4.4 (61 reviews)

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    Tamra G.

    Great little bbq/ burger dive. Right across the street from our Airbnb. We were walking around and decided to try it. The tritip is phenomenal. I got Onion rings as a side were delicious. The staff is very friendly and made sure our to go order had extra sauces and napkins. Highly recommend.

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    Todd W.

    This place is great. The food and service were both great. We got the pork loin sandwich with onion rings and loaded tots to share. The portions are good size and the pork loin was so tender and with a nice smoke to it. It was juicy and the roll it was on was soft with a nice crispy toast on the flat top. The onion rings were nice and crispy. They did offer ranch with them but the ranch was a bit bland. It needed a bit of zest to it. The loaded tots were were huge. They were amazing . The service was amazing. We ordered at the register and they brought it out to us and checked up on us. Very friendly and we enjoyed everything. Definitely going back.

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    Garrett R.

    A new venture in Morro Bay that lived up to its name. Located in Downtown Morro Bay this business has brought a tasty locale for fans of bbq. The seating area offers two-person or multi-seat tables. My buddy and I both ordered the tri-tip sandwich. A pillowy french roll that is grilled and the filled with a good amount of their tri-tip, and dressed with a little bbq sauce. Staff were very friendly, and service was prompt. The only drawback was that they are not yet offering beer or wine. I look forward to my next visit to try their other menu items.

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    Nathan D.

    Was excited to try the new smoke house in Morro Bay as it has been awhile since we've had good BBQ in town. The spot is basically the same layout as the last place, very limited seating so no good for larger groups but just perfect four a couple of people to sit and watch Main St. Staff was nice and friendly and recommended the fried Ravioli. I'm glad they did, those were absolutely delicious. Ordered the smoked Tri Tip Sandwich and was disappointed. It was smaller than I had hoped, the bread seemed like the stuff you buy at the grocery store and the meat was overcooked and a bit dry. The bbq sauce was good, but not enough to save the sandwich. I definitely want to give them another try since I've heard lots of good things, but getting well done dry tri tip at a bbq place is not a good first impression. The meat had a nice light smokiness to it and seemed lightly seasoned, so it would be great to try when it is fresher.

    Loaded tots. Is huge
    Andrea M.

    Sat in Legends bar. Must say that this is a beautiful collaboration. Get awesome good and soda at savory smoke and eat and drink at the bar

    Trip tip sandwhich and tots

    Tri tip sandwhich is you gotta upgrade the side to tater tots. The sandwhich is thinly sliced but great portion.. And their ribs are great and generous amount also. New mandatory stop on morro bay. "This was not a paid promotion"

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    Wendy F.

    I would eat these all the time if I lived in the area. The smoked chicken was unbelievably good. The chips are the best homemade chips I've ever had. I want these again just from worrying the review. Great food! Great service!

    I usually get the Tri Tip sandwich but today I tried the new Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Chips and man that was amazing! The coating on the chicken perfect and the chicken was so tender. Man it's gonna be a hard choice next time everything is so delightful ! Service was amazing ! Always a great friendly family atmosphere. The owners are great they always make us feel welcome. Will definitely be back next time in Morro Bay!

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    Great food and excellent service. Great tri tip sando's and onion rings. This place rocks and as locals, we will be back!

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    Wow. The food is amazing and the service is great. I ordered a tri-tip sandwich and it was delicious. Highly recommend.

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    Tasty Barbecue. Friendly atmosphere. I had the brisket which was very tender and flavorful.

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    Great food! Loved the tri-tip sandwich and the pork loin sandwich. The loaded tots are killer good! Loved the kid on the phone, so great!

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