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    Smokin' Joe's BBQ

    4.6 (377 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    That's a big sandwich.
    James D.

    Ok, this wasn't my first time here. I usually get a combo meat serving and take it home to make an assortment of dishes. My wife is vegetarian so it's not her kind of place. Today I was on my own so this was a no brainer. This time I ordered a sandwich to go. It's small inside, a bit crowded with...stuff. Not a lot of seats in there. I only live a mile away and serve beer:) I think it was called the sandwich was called the smokehouse. Smoked pastrami, tritip and pulled pork, piled high on a ciabatta roll. It came with a little bbq sauce that you could drink with a straw...damn good. And if I told you about how fast that sandwich came out, you wouldn't believe me. I took it home, threw some extras on it and enjoyed it with a beer. Couldn't fish the whole thing...tomorrow tomorrow...

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    Connie C.

    SERVICE: counter style, got to talk to Joe who was posted up in the dining area taking phone orders and helped us pick our orders! Super nice and quite the salesman! AMBIANCE: cozy, two 4-tops some counter seating but it would be a squeeze for sure FLAVORS: Smoked tri-tip cheesesteak (5/5) amazing and comes with a bbq sauce Gut buster (10/5!!!) I thought I wouldn't be able to taste the pastrami through the salty smoky hot link or the rich pepper jack cheese but you DEFINITELY can and it's all perfect together - the honey mustard is made in house I think and it's the PERFECT complement to cut through the rich salty fatty flavors when you think you can't take anymore! PORTIONS: filling and hearty PRICE: appropriate, maybe even a steal! BONUS TIP: the strawberry watermelon drink! Also, Joe said next time get the gut buster with onions and jalapeños. I'd drive 3 hrs for this.

    Crazy serving size!
    Bryan R.

    Met with a phenomenal menu and tasty food to match! The owners knew what I wanted before I asked and served us our road trip meal with sauce that has to be award winning for sure. Cozy place with classic bbq feel, DO NOT pass this place up while in Redding

    Cheesesteak sandwich w/ garlic fries
    Timothy J.

    I always get the "bbq" meats because I know it's good but today I got the cheesesteak sandwich. Damn good is all I gotta say! I'll be getting these more often now. Waited about 5-6 minutes in the drive through. Yes, drive thru bbq joint! Must try and must support

    Brisket sandwich on a Ciabatta bun with a side of potato salad. Excellent bark on the brisket. Thick yet tender slices of meat.
    Michael Crawford ..

    The best news so far in 2025 ... brisket is now available every day! Thank you Smokin' Joe's BBQ on Airport! Excellent bark. Thick yet tender slices of brisket served on a Ciabatta bun. It's huge, which gives you enough for some leftovers. The staff is very personable and it's clear they know many of the customers.

    Pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw, and sauce on the side.
    Marlene B.

    The service was excellent! My husband and I were greeted with such warmth it made us feel welcomed, like they were happy to see us. We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw slaw. Folks, if you want to experience a BBQ flavor that is undeniably delicious, then you must come to Smokin' Joe's BBQ. The quaint interior was inviting, but the weather was so nice we sat outside on the patio. It was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed it so much that my husband and I decided we will eat here every time we visit Redding.

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    Such a good hidden gem, vibe is very family stay. Love the ribs and pulled pork were my favorite. Services was top tier very helpful!

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    Ribs so tender the meat falls off the bone, professional and courteous service, fair price

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    Great food and fast friendly service. We highly recommend this place for your bbq cravings!!

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    Wow! We ordered takeout from this restaurant and the food exceeded our expectations! We love…read moreMongolian BBQ and would normally go in to a restaursnt like this for the experience, but being on the road, we didnt have time and needed something delivered to our hotel. We each got the BBQ bowls and thought they were very generous portions, like what we would expect if we had eaten in. A wide range of options, delicious house sauce - and the food was still steaming hot inside the box. I cant remember having takeout this warm before. And the restaurant was a few miles away! So delightful. All in all an excellent and unexpected perfect place to get takeout from!

    My son has been raving about the spot for months and with his football games, I have not had the…read moretime. This place is amazing. The staff is all upbeat and positive starting with the hostess and her bubbly personality, she took any negative feelings we might have had away. Our server was amazing, close when we needed something, but never a bother PLUS she recommended the Jayden roll, thank you . The cook engaged and made a show of heating our food. The inside is very comfortable as well and set up to manage all of the activity that comes from making your own plates. Extensive sushi menu and bar menu too for those who want. Too many options for proteins, veggies and sauces to list making it possibly the best bang for the buck around.

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    I was hangry for a salad for dinner and needed a sandwich for the next days hiking…read more The salad was massive! Fresh Romaine leaves and croutons and the grilled chicken was moist with a nice, tasty grill on the outside while easy to bite through. I couldn't stop eating it. You have about 7 choices of dressing which the put on the side so you can choose how much. $14.50 but it could easily feed 2 people. The sandwich was so big I had it for 2 meals. The turkey was juicy with sourdough bread, good cheddar cheese, not overly mayonnaised, and a few large leaves of lettuce. I had the best hike after this delicious 1/2 of the sandwich. Ate the other the day prior and it was so delicious I scarfed it down forgetting to take a picture. $14.49 and again can feed 2 people. This place stays really busy for a reason - exceptional food and great service. If I lived in Redding, this would be a dangerous place for me.

    My husband is what you would consider a professional sandwich eater. He can make a stack at home…read morethat you could really pay top dollar for, and he is incredibly choosy and picky about where he will eat a sandwich outside of the house. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of places that he likes to get a sandwich... I just need you to understand how incredibly picky he is. Enter Dills deli m. Not only was he completely blown away by their delicious sandwiches, but my daughter stands by the fact that this was the best pastrami she's ever had. Now, as any good parent would, I have educated this kid on the ins and outs of pastrami, and for her to deem this one the best is a major accomplishment. The spot is super clean, the servers are incredibly friendly, and the food is spot on. Absolutely worth your time.

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    Logan's has been a staple since moving here to Redding. My boyfriend and I call it one of rotation…read morestaples for a night out dinner. (Huge steak people). We have yet to have a bad experience here. The staff is always so friendly and attentive. We typically order the jalepeno poppers which is spicy and creamy all together. There's always that one popper though that is way spicer then the rest and it is a fun surprise when one of us gets it. The steaks all together are cooked the way you like it. We always order medium rare and each time it is cooked just like so. The sides are your normal sides- will say it is your average- Ceasar is one of the go-tos and it's great everytime. Same with the baked potato. Our favorite though, has to be the rolls! With the delicious butter. They are definitely bigger than some of the competitors. And we always ask for some extra for our take home cause we can never finish our meal because we get so stuffed. The establishment is normally busy when we go in. But are always seated within less than 10 minutes. The decor is like your roadhouse with graphics, old school posters and decals. See you soon Logan's!

    We stayed at the hotel next door so we decided to come check this place out plus we wanted to watch…read morethe NFL game. They had a bar in the middle with lots of TVs around the area so that was nice. Service took a little bit longer than expected but they did look a little short staff and we were not in a rush so we didn't mind. Everyone was moving and you could tell they were working hard. Menu was not overwhelming, prices were avg Let's talk about their bread rolls. It came with butter and another butter but it wasn't just any butter. Myself and my family were obsessed we needed another round. It was a honey cinnamon butter and it was so good. If we are ever in the area again, we are definitely making a pit stop her

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    Logan's Roadhouse - Logan's Famous Baby Back Ribs - Slow-roasted for eight hours before being slathered with a savory BBQ sauce.

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    We were strolling on Yelp to find a place to grab dinner while staying in Redding for a day. We…read morestumbled on this place. Looked through their menu online and decided to give them a try. Located in the Placer Heights Plaza, next to Starbucks. Same plaza as Holiday Market and CVS Pharmacy. We were seated immediately as they were not busy. The menu was a bit different than online. Our server came to take our order. He didn't introduce himself and seemed like he didn't want to be there. We decided on the fried green tomatoes, fried chicken sandwich and catfish po' boy. When the po' boy came out, we thought it was burnt! We didn't know the catfish will be blackened by default. We thought it will be fried since it is a po' boy. The options can be blackened or fried based on the menu online. We were not given those options by our server. They brought out the food but didnt provide utensils until minutes later. Fried green tomatoes: It was good. Fried perfectly. The dressing that was tossed with the side salad was super salty. Catfish po' boy: Fish was tender but super salty as well. Fried chicken sandwich: Pretty good sandwich. Chicken was huge. The fries was so soggy, not crispy at all. Also very greasy. We were a bit disappointed as we drove out of our way to try this place. Nice ambiance though. I felt I was a bit underdressed lol

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    3.8(349 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Always get seated right away, food is always yummy! Restaurant is clean and the staff are always…read morefriendly

    Stopped by CoCo for lunch as we were passing through Redding and we loved it!…read more My friend and I came for lunch around Saturday at 11:30 and it wasn't too busy. They offer Mongolian grill here with a decent selection of meats and huge selection of veggies as well as various sushi options. For the Mongolian, it's $16.99 for lunch for ONE serving only vs $19.99 for AYCE at dinnertime. Obviously if you can, it's much better value to come for dinner as you get all you can eat for only 3 bucks more. Both of us got one serving for the Mongolian grill, which also comes with soup, a bowl of rice, and appetizer (crispy wonton chips in our case). They also give you gloves to wear for the Mongolian bar so everything is very hygienic. The selection of meats, veggies, and sauces for the Mongolian was excellent. For meats they had the basics: beef, pork, chicken, and bacon bits. But the veggies! I was shocked by how many veggie options they had as well as the extensive sauce selection. After cramming as much meat and veggies into my bowl as I could fit, I went with probably 7-8 scoops of various sauces, and I thought that was enough flavor. My friend found his stirfry bland because he didn't include enough sauce, so make sure you're putting enough. I also got the Caterpillar roll ($13.99), which was super soft and creamy and really hit the spot. I thought I wouldn't be able to finish it on top of my noodles, but somehow I managed to find enough space to finish it. Honestly the bowl by itself would've been enough food, but no regrets about getting the extra sushi roll! I haven't had this type of Mongolian grill meal in probably 10+ years, so this meal really hit the spot for both of us. Would highly recommend to anyone living in or passing by Redding!

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