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    Smokin' Jonny's BBQ

    4.1 (450 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pork Spare Ribs and Bbq Beans
    Shawna W.

    The food was good. I got the Pork Ribs, which were good. They were smoky and tender. I also got the bbq beans, they had a unique flavor to them. Not your typical bbq beans. They were neither good nor bad, just different. The owner was so kind and welcoming and made the service awesome. The restaurant is a dive. So it's great for stopping in and picking up bbq to go. Overall I would definitely go back again to try some other items on the menu.

    Mac and cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, corn bread, baked beans, collared greens, with "The Works"!
    Camille V.

    The best bbq I've had. The meat was perfectly cooked and the sides were all great additions to balance the meal. Seriously, such a hidden gem!

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    Kimmie W.

    Where the Ques at? Oops I mean BBQ lovers. Today's order a 1/2 pound of BBQ Brisket and a side of coleslaw and potato salad. If you want good tender, slow cooked falling off the bone meats. Come to Smokin Jonny's in Gardena. I have visited Smokin Jonny's over the years and have never been dissatisfied I even love the peach cobbler although I didn't get any this time!!! RICH is the grill master, very friendly, engaging with the customers and upfront about meat availability!! If you are in a rush, you need to have a seat and savor the hickory smoke smell that will flood your nostrils in a good way!!! Mondays and Tuesdays he is closed!!! I can't begin to describe tell how I enjoy the BBQ and delicious sides!!! The meat is tender and flavorful. The potato salad is so good, it reminds me of my grandma's potato salad which is so delicious!!!! I liked the coleslaw too loaded with flavor... definitely good EATS!!!

    Ribs, brisket, potato salad, greens, white bread, side of hot and regular barbecue sauce. The hot is very good.

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    We have tried many BarBQ places and this is by far the absolute BEST!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!

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    7 months ago

    Best brisket in town as well as being priced well. Highly recommend it as well as the sides such as the baked beans and coleslaw.

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    1 year ago

    The best BBQ around. But order ahead as they are crazy busy! Make sure you get the hush puppies and peach cobbler.

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    1 year ago

    Some fantastic BB ribs and smoked brisket. Great QPR (quality to price ratio) with all flavor and no fluff. Will be back!

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    Food is great. Best BBQ in town! Great value and service for quality of food. The place and food will leave you coming back for more.

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    Ask the Community - Smokin' Jonny's BBQ

    I know during COVID it was only Take-Out. Can you dine in?

    No, only take out.

    Are Hush puppies available?

    Yes, I love them! They are filled with corn and deep fried until crispy, and 3 to an order. Yummy!!!!

    Is the potato salad sweet?

    I always get the slaw cannot say about potato sld

    Does the BBQ sauce have gluten?

    Was this place on diners drive in and dives?

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