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4.4 (356 reviews)
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Wifey with Darryl Bell, the owner
Eric G.

TLDR: Best BBQ in Napa, hands down. Brisket and burnt ends are killer, mac n cheese surprised me, the owners are absolute gems, and the space is gorgeous. Cornbread and sauces missed the mark for me, but the meat more than made up for it. Definitely going back! The full story: Finally! A BBQ joint that knows how to season meat! Stateline Road Smokehouse in Napa is the spot. We rolled in on Mother's Day and got hit with a line almost out the door -- always a good sign! Turned out the wait wasn't bad though, because they've got a slick assembly line going. I watched the girl slicing my brisket right next to the order-taker, then just followed my tray as it moved down the line. The space is gorgeous -- big, bright, and airy, with clear garage doors and windows across the front and a domed ceiling overhead. We ordered the brisket, burnt ends, BBQ chicken, mac n cheese, and hot water cornbread. Plates come with their house-made pickles, onions, and peppers. They even have stuff for non-carnivores -- the Cherry Wood-smoked Maitake & Greens (maitake mushrooms, lettuce, heirloom rice, marinated garbanzo beans, lemon vinaigrette) and the 18th & Vine Grain Bowl (barley, quinoa, sweet potato, arugula, parsnip, saffron egg, pickled onion, burnt orange vinaigrette) both looked fantastic. Maybe I'll grab one next time -- right next to a pile of brisket! On the drink side they've got wines by the glass, boozy slushies, draft beer, and batch cocktails. We stuck with water this round. Prices were a notch above what I'm used to in Sacramento, but for Napa they felt totally fair -- especially since this is probably the best BBQ around. The brisket was a steal at $19 for a half pound. The chicken at the same price for a half bird felt a bit steep, but I could be off on what's normal up there. The brisket was seasoned beautifully from the very first bite -- smoked to perfection, fall-apart tender. No knife needed. The burnt ends were my favorite of the whole spread. They had a splash of sauce on them but it wasn't needed -- those rubs hold their own. The BBQ chicken had a totally different vibe -- hard to describe, but it gave off Asian-influenced flavors. Solid on its own, but pairing it with the brisket and burnt ends was a misfire. The flavors just didn't play nice together. The mac n cheese was great. It wasn't baked, but it also wasn't mushy or overcooked like most places -- the noodles still had bite and the cheese was flavorful. Sadly, the cornbread was the weak link. A little dry, kinda bland, and not as thick as I like. About the size of a thin 6" pancake -- not really worth the price. The other miss for me was the BBQ sauces. Just not my thing flavor-wise. To be fair though, the owner built his whole business on those sauces and apparently ships them out by the pallet, so plenty of people clearly love them! It was awesome seeing Darryl Bell, the owner, back in the kitchen working his magic -- and get this, he's reportedly the first Black restaurateur in Napa since the 1800s! That made the warm welcome hit even harder. Even with the rush going on, he popped out to snap a picture with us and thank us for coming in. His business partner Jeremy was also working the floor, checking in on every table, and he stuck around to talk us up about Darryl's BBQ skills and how their partnership came together. Then during a lull, Darryl came back out and gave us the whole tour -- the cultural and historical design choices throughout the space (the building used to be a Quonset hut, which explains that cool domed ceiling) plus the murals on the back patio. Dinner AND a show! Wishing these guys all the best. Can't wait to get back and work through more of the menu.

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Jenna T.

They have daily specials! We came on a Sunday which they offer cornbread or hot chicken by itself or in a sandwich. Initially, I thought it was a combo the way it was written, but luckily staff clarified it. We got the cornbread, half rack of ribs, 1/2 lb of brisket, greens, Mac n cheese, burnt ends, and sausage. The cornbread was really yummy that we ordered another one to go! The ribs could have been more tender. The brisket was cool. The meat was room temp so while we were eating, it got cold fast. Mac n cheese was a favorite. The greens had great flavor but leaned on the saltier side. The burnt ends was the least favorite, it wasn't like the typical burnt ends we're used to. Staff are friendly. The space is spacious and they have lots of sinks to wash off your bbq hands. They also have several TVs all playing a different classic movie. It was yummy and definitely worth a visit!

Caili C.

We came by for bbq while staying in downtown Napa and were looking for a quick dinner. It was a bit late in the day so the smoked chicken was sold out but we were able to try the pork ribs and brisket. The brisket was a bit dry but I really liked the pork ribs which were juicy and super flavorful. I also really enjoyed the mac & cheese and the cole slaw which surprisingly had a spicy kick to it. The banana pudding was just alright though, wouldn't recommend.

Hog ride
Brian M.

I've been here a few times since the opening. I'm a huge fan of chef Darrell Bell. He actually greeted me when I walked in the door. All the staff was very kind. I got the brisket sandwich and small curly fry . Pro tip get everything on the side . So you can really enjoy the flavor from the brisket. Also get the original and spicy barbecue sauce on the side. The brisket had this pull . Amazing flavors melt it in your mouth. A lot of attention pull apart really easily. It was all meat, no fat. The ambience inside on a Friday afternoon was really inviting quiet. They had some vintage movies going on the TVs above free Stillwater on tap. I would be here every day of the week if the price point was a little bit more approachable. I'm just a local hard-working grunt trying to survive an Napa Valley on Amy salary can't afford $30 -40 lunches every day. But I really did the hospitality in Kansas City food!

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Andre S.

First time trying this place, and Kansas City style Bbq. We saw this place on check please Bay Area,and were curious about the bbq! First impression looked like a car shop had been reimagined and redone kind of like a cafeteria style restaurant. You come in the front door and there's an old fashioned tub full of beers, and assorted caned cocktails. We grabbed a couple of Pabst blue ribbon beers. We had the ribs, brisket, chili oil, chicken, and Yukon gold potato salad.! Oh and also the burnt tips! The flavors were off the chart good! So tender and succulent, checked all the boxes for me! You can tell that every dish was given special care, and was the product of great skill in this niche of barbecue! Compliments to the chef. One note, At the register I felt a little pain when paying' but after we ate , I am ok with the price. Excellent bbq

Beef ribs (Friday/Saturday), beef brisket, sausage
Vin G.

Finally tried their beef ribs after hearing so much about them. Honestly, wow The flavor and overall experience really lived up to the hype. I also don't think there are many BBQ spots around Napa serving beef ribs like this, if any at all. Overall, Stateline Road Smokehouse continues to be one of the best BBQ spots in Napa for me. The sausage is excellent, the brisket is consistently good, and it's the kind of place I'd recommend to anyone visiting Napa looking for great tasting and aesthetic food. One thing to keep in mind though is that the beef ribs are only available on Fridays and Saturdays.

Bbq half chicken, potato salad, burnt ends
Ash C.

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon. We were able to walk right up to the counter to order. The staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of our questions. The meat options were good and tender. We ordered the brisket, half chicken, and baby back ribs. The restaurant also offers 3 different bbq sauces. I didn't care too much for any of the sides or the banana pudding.

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Chloe L.

Was recommended to come here by my partner's family and was not disappointed! It was our first time and we definitely will be coming back! We might have ordered too much for 2 people, but it hit the spot! From the Smoker: Kansas city invented Burnt Ends- lg (8/10): very rich in texture and flavor. A little too salty for me so it was not my favorite Baby back ribs -half (8/10): very solid and half size is perfect if you want to try more Bbq half chicken (10/10): my partner LOVED this with the seasoning and how juicy the chicken still was Brisket -1/2lb (10/10): rich and fatty yet still juicy with flavor. This was my fave from the smoker and I will be returning for it Sides ordered: Yukon Gold Potato Salad -sm (10/10): got a small when I should have gotten a large bc we inhaled it and loved every bite. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Curly fries -sm (10/10): the curly fries with the aioli? Mindblown. Dessert ordered: Caramelized Banana Pudding (9/10): i'm hit or miss on banana desserts but this one was DELICIOUS. I love how it had banana chunks. I felt like the toppings were more cookie like than caramelized tasting but would get again. Also all the staff were super friendly and helpful especially since it was our first time! It's definitely a casual and relaxed type of vibe.

Trevejah J.

This was an amazing barbecue spot. With the amazing friendly staff and amazing food I will drive to Napa just to get a plate. The set up is perfect, you pick your food and find a seat. Tons of seating available as well as outside. The chef was so kind he took the time to show us the cool murals in the back. Allowed us time to appreciate the art and history as well as the food. I thought everything was perfect except the beans, they needed some rice, easy fix when I got home. This was also my first time having hot potato salad it was delicious. The sauce was a different type of flavor but the meat was so good sauce wasn't needed.

Full rack of ribs.
Dion C.

Stopped by here for a takeout order on the way back from a dog training session. Facility was nice and clean. Staff friendly. Food was okay. I ordered a rack of ribs, 1/2 lbs of brisket, a sausage, pulled pork and a side of Mac and cheese. I would say the best thing I order was the Mac and cheese. Flavorful and cheesy, Mac spirals right texture. Not too firm or soggy. Sausage was good. Flavorful. Brisket was solid as far as cook, salty My rib rack was dried out. lil tough. Smothered in the bbq sauce. Pulled pork not outstanding, salty. Sauce was actually solid by itself.

1/2 Baby back ribs (Disappointing) , Brisket (Excellent), roll, potato salad, burnt ends - $72.00
Kaz Y.

We stopped by around 2:00 PM based on the strong hype and made a point to visit while returning from Calistoga. Unfortunately, the experience fell well short of expectations. We ordered the baby back ribs, brisket, and burnt ends. The ribs were a major letdown, overly tough, dry, and difficult to eat. Cutting between the bones was a struggle even with a knife. When I raised the issue, the chef dismissed it as their "style," claiming the meat is intentionally not meant to fall off the bone. That explanation doesn't justify the lack of tenderness, it simply felt like poor execution. The brisket was the only redeeming item! Tender, flavorful, and done right. Everything else, failed to impress and didn't come close to the reputation this place seems to carry. Overall, aside from the brisket, this was a disappointing and overhyped experience. Not a place I'd go out of my way to return to.

Grain bowl
Mlissa H.

Stopped here on the way home from a trip. Everything looked great it was so hard to choose! My family got sandwiches with potato salad and i got a quinoa bowl. The staff were extremely friendly and our food was out very quickly. Its essentially an assembly line for food. The building was really cool. I am not sure if it was built to be a restaurant but it was nice. It was very open and almost had like a modern barn feel. It was VERY clean. There were people standing around waiting to clean as soon as we finished. The food was great! Tasted like legit southern bbq. The potato salad was warm which is my favorite way to have it. The flavor was great, perfect balance of mayo and mustard (if they even used that in it. It wasn't overpowering so it's hard to say, I really liked that). Not a huge fan of sweet pickles so if you aren't don't buy the side. My bowl had a great flavor combination. I added smoked chicken. That combined with the crunchy sweet potato, pickled red onions, the saffron egg finished with the sweet vinaigrette were great palette combinations! Can't wait to go back and try the salad! (Forgot to get before pics)

Jasmine L.

Solid tasting KC bbq (although, disclaimer, I've never tried KC bbq before!) As we came on a weekend, they had their dino rib, which was massive (see photo below). It was fall apart tender. The bbq sauces are self serve and there are spicy, original, and sweet. My husband loved their bbq sauce and so we took a bottle home (they sell their bottled bbq sauce at the counter). - The potato salad was odd... it came warm and the aioli tasted funny. There was no garlic flavor, or salt really. It was quite bland. Don't recommend unless you like plain, creamy sauced potato. + Mac and cheese was solid. Not super flavorful, but solid and creamy - topped with bread crumbs. Would get again. +/- Burnt ends were just okay. The brisket was a little tough and dry. Would rather get the dino rib next time. Portion was bigger than I expected. We definitely ordered too much food overall. + dino rib was fantastic! quite pricey at around $40 I think? And on weekends only I believe Wish they would give more pickles! The tang really helped break through the heaviness of all the meat. Or could I order them as a side extra? Overall, I'm bumping it up to a 4 for their housemade bbq sauce, and the dino rib. I'm not personally a huge bbq fan, but if I was, I could see the vision. The space is large and open inside. A lot of people went towards the back where they have outdoor seating. Solid choice - worth trying at least once.

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