I had the pleasure of trying Clarky's for the first time about a year and a half ago. I was driving…read morethrough Grass Valley, with the intention of visiting one of their great pasty shops to fuel me on my 12 or more hour journey. To my disappointment, both shops were closed. Searching frantically for an alternative, I noticed a food truck sitting in a parking lot. Clarky's BBQ. "Eh, BBQ's usually pretty expensive," I said to myself, "but I'm in a hurry and I'm starving," so I decided to give it a try. I walked up to the window and asked the lady what she recommended and she said she really likes the chicken sandwich, I think it's called the Southwest chicken sandwich, or something to that effect. So I said alright, I'll take that. The price was around $16 at the time, which I thought was about standard for a BBQ chicken sandwich. The picture on the menu showed a sandwich on a round bun, and I was thinking it would be like most BBQ sandwiches, about the size of a hamburger. I thought "man that's kinda pricey if it's hamburger size," but I eagerly awaited the arrival of the sandwich. I'm here to tell you that after I opened that package I was happy to have paid every cent of that $16 dollars because what a sandwich! This wasn't some 4 inch hamburger bun with a piece of chicken on it. This thing must have been at least 6 inches in diameter! It was loaded with tender smoked boneless chicken thighs, a soft melty white cheese, and ortega chilis. There might have been some other veggies as well but I can't remember. I was quite full by the time I got halfway through, but it was so good I just. Couldn't. Stop. Eating. I finished that whole sandwich in one sitting, and it was good to the last bite! The flavor was unreal, by far the best BBQ chicken I've ever had and maybe the best BBQ overall. The cheese flavor was perfect with the smoky chicken, and the chilis added just the right kick. I think this might be the best sandwich I have ever had, I think about it all the time! I've gotta have it again soon! Thank's Clarky's for a great experience!

We love Clarky's! They are a mom and pop Santa Maria BBQ, that business run by a local couple from…read morePenn Valley. You will find them at special events and at designated areas around Grass Valley and Penn Valley. Their menu changes weekly so be sure to sign up so you can know what is being served. My absolute favorite is their sliced Tri-Tip sandwich, which unfortunately hasn't been in their rotation lately. It is a nice hearty portion, and the meat flavor is so good you don't need much sauce.

Dwayne and his team are so awesome! They catered tacos for our housewarming party and I continue to…read moreget compliments on the food. The meat is done perfectly and super flavorful. He did rice and bean sides and some yummy salsa too! I've had his BBQ at another event too which is why we hired him.

They catered my wedding back in April. They did such an amazing job. They were very professional…read more The food was outstanding and if given the chance I would have them at another event.

Went to a pop up at Rocklin community theatre on July 9th and ordered the 3 meat plate that comes…read morewith 2 sides for $25. My plate featured brisket-pulled pork & pork rib,along with Green Chile Mac n cheese and jalapeño sweet slaw and 2 slices of bread and pickled veggies. Brisket was special,10/10-perfect ratio of meat ,seasonings and fat-really enjoyed it. Pulled pork was a solid 8/10-nice flavor and not dry,which happens with so many pulled pork dishes Pork Rib was a very memorable 9/10-meat just fell off the bone with magnificent flavor! Green Chile mac was so good I wish I had ordered 2 of them!!! Overall great experience trying this true Texas style BBQ and look forward to trying them again at their next pop-up!!! I apologize for the bad pic,I was too concerned to eat,to take the time to take a proper pic.next time for sure!

Okay this place has me PISSED that they're so dang freaking good. I talked my fiancé into stopping…read moreby their pop-up on a rainy day because I had been following them for a while and the hyped seemed real. But what I wasn't prepared for was how hard this food SMACKS. We took our food home to escape the rain and just sat there in dead silence absolutely CHOMPING on the delectable gift in front of us. I've had bbq from all across the US. I've had bbq from quite a few places who claim to have good bbq and they disappoint. But this place? So humbly dominates the BBQ game. For a rainy day, the whole Oakhouse team was in great, kind, friendly spirits and happy to dish up their well-rounded menu. Their mac and cheese had me doing that chewing-while-aggressively-pointing-at the-dish kind of thing and their brisket is the kind that doesn't need to hide behind a sauce and HALLELUJAH for that. If you're blessed enough to find one of their pop-ups, DO IT. bring yo camping chair, bring yo wife, bring an appetite. Thank you Oakhouse team for raising the bar!

360 Smokehouse at the top of Sierra delivers exactly what you want after a day on the…read moremountain--solid barbecue and unbeatable views. The food hits the mark, especially if you're coming in hungry. The bartenders bring great energy and are genuinely engaging, which adds to the experience, though it can slow things down a bit during peak rush. With a slight shift in flow during busy times, this spot could really elevate from good, a to go-to. Worth the stop, however Baja in West Bowl or the main lodge is still the jam for this mountain.

The food itself was mid but at the time it really hit the spot because of the hunger talking…read more Price-wise I'm not sure this is the best deal, since it was a bit pricey, but if you didn't bring any food with you then I'd say 360 smokehouse is the restaurant to go to. Much better than the other options on the mountain. Their rooftop tables have really nice views because it's at the top of the mountain. I wouldn't come at prime time though because it is a little small so the space for lining up and grabbing your food would be packed like sardines.

Native Texan here. I had the beef brisket and will definitely back for more. Hole-in-the-wall…read moreTexas bbq at its finest. :-)

Stopped at Smokey Pit in Auburn on the way to Truckee. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with…read moresome smoke, but they needed a better BBQ or hot sauce. Hot link tasted boiled, brisket was nothing special, and the potato salad was bland. Bread was the best thing there. With all the high reviews I expected more. Pretty let down overall.

Daddio smokehouse is a true dream in Rancho Cordova. Not only does the owner really care about his…read morecustomers, but there has never been a time we have placed an order and the food would be less than 100% top quality. I highly recommend the mac & cheese, greens yams, and baked beans basically all of the sides and none of the meats have ever disappointed me! The portion sizes are great, and the price is extremely reasonable. I'm a returning customer for sure I will continue!

So I recently got a desk drop at my desk that the following Tuesday we were going to have a catered…read morework event catered by Daddy O's Smokehouse.I personally had never heard of this restaurant,so I was more than intrigued at the idea of trying a new business and a BBQ one at that. So on the day of the event I saw them setting up in the back lot and boy did it smell pretty good. They were serving over 200 people at this event so my expectations were held in check. This is what they served that day and what I thought about them. Tri-Tip-My favorite item of the event-perfectly made,seasoned well,textured perfectly-left me with a smoky taste in my mouth for hours-9.25/10 item BBQ Chicken-I'm a pretty harsh bbq chicken critic and I was more than pleasantly surprised on this one-tasted great-smoky flavor-juicy-a solid piece of meat-8.1/10 item Potato Salad-another surprise on the high quality taste here-tangy yet rich,very creamy,potatoes held their shape-I enjoyed it thoroughly-7.75/10 item Baked Beans-They were just ok-they tasted good when mixed with the potato salad-I'm not a baked beans guy historically,so I'm the wrong audience for this dish-7.0/10 item. Dinner Rolls-Soft and tasty-got the job done and made for a great vessel for a tri tip slider that I enjoyed-7.5/10 item All the dishes were self serve except for the meats,so was tough not to go too hard on the sides considering I was in line with 200 people. Overall I really enjoyed the food Daddy O's served at this event,enough so that I will definitely go out of my way and make it out to their location so I can try more of their delicious food. So far,I recommend them

We were really looking forward to eating at Summit Smokehouse since I was very much in the mood for…read morea brisket sandwich. It's located at the peak of the mountain at Northstar California Resort, which is a nice setting and looked like a really nice spot for lunch during our ski day. When we arrived for lunch between 1:30 and 2:00 PM on a Saturday, we wanted to get in pine but the restaurant employee in the end of the line told us that those are the past people ordering and the kitchen will close now. According to their posted hours, they officially open until 3:00 PM, so I really did not expect the kitchen to be closed that early on a busy weekend afternoon at a ski resort. It was extremely frustrating and honestly disappointing -- especially after planning for it and being excited to try the food. We didn't even get the chance to order anything. Maybe the food is great, but if the kitchen closes this early on a Saturday, that should be communicated more clearly. As it was, it completely missed expectations.

What a great location to take a break from hitting the slopes! Even on a Sunday it was not too…read morebusy. There are a lot of chairs to lounge in outside on the snow as well as some seating inside at family style tables. Ordering food is easy to do, just have your Epic Pass available to scan (either a hard copy, or use the app on your phone) to get the 20% discount. The bar has a decent selection of drinks and they can make you a great cocktail for loosening up after shredding some black diamond runs on the backside. I ordered brisket loaded tots, and they were topped with brisket, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce. On the table was some more sauce if you want to sweeten it up some more. Stop in for an easy bite to eat, a drink, or both!

If you are a jerky lover, then Ajay's is for you! I have been buying there jerky for 15+ years. No…read moreother compares. Flavor, quality is bar none. Ordering and delivery is quick and easy. If you order 12 bags they give you 1 free bag! What a treat! Their customer service is personable and reliable. (you get to talk with a real person). Give it a try and thank me later.

Best beef Jerky in the world. These are so delicious and we've reordered way too many times. Give…read moreit a try and itll knock your socks off