Real mesquite-smoked bbq in Thousand Oaks…read more Subconsciously, I think of the late, great, Anthony Bourdain when I think of being in an unfamiliar area. What I mean by that, is 1 small thing you can do to het acquainted with an unfamiliar area is to try local resturants. I knew that I was going to be in the area, so I Yelped nearby bbq restaurants. In these kinds of instances, I'm so glad that Yelp exists. Fellow yelpers didn't disappoint. FOOD: "4 Meat Combo" consisting of... Tri-Tip - 9.2 / 10 Personally, I think this is their strongest foot forward. I'm a "beef boy" & I think a smoked tri-tip is highly underrated. I was incredibly impressed with how moist it was even after I reheated in the oven as leftovers. Taking a rather rougher cut of beef & smoking it to incredibly moist tenderness is a thing of beauty. If you were only going to get 1 protein, it should be this. Hot Links - 9.0 / 10 Such a hearty portion & bite. Texture is very consistent & has a very pleasant, smoked, subtle pork flavor. Sausage isn't always immediately on my bbq "must-haves", but theirs makes me a believer in sausage as a bbq protein. Chicken breast - 9.0 / 10 I was pleasantly surprised to see that they offered chicken breast. I think a tell-tale sign of good chicken breast is that it isn't dry. Busters' chicken breast is no exception. It was so incredibly impressing to see just how moist their smoked chicken breast was. It was such a generous portion too. Those who fear dry chicken breast will become believers with their rendition. Garlic Bread - 9.0 / 10 I'm rather impressed with such a generous portion & how consistently toasted their pieces are. A very nice crisp & garlicky bite. Baked beans - 8.5 / 10 Arguably my favorite bbq side. I usually prefer a thicker sauce, as their version is quite thin, but that is perfectly fine. One thing I enjoy is that you can dip your meats in this thinner sauce so as to add another layer of bbq flavor. Macaroni Salad - 8.7 / 10 My favorite of the salad offerings. Provides a cool, refreshing bite. There's something cooling - like dill / mint. I can't quite put my finger on in. If I was going get a salad again, it would be this one. Potato Salad - 8.4 / 10 It's always nice to have a potato side when having bbq. I prefer a mashed potato most of the time, but their potato salad is a lighter + refreshing bite. The mustard cut through the smokiness of the bbq. Spicy BBQ Sauce - 9.0 / 10 Be careful! I love spicy. In fact, 9 out of 10 times, no restaurant ever makes me "feel the heat" whenever I ask for a really spicy dish. Their spicy bbq sauce is not for the "faint of heart". I would reckon that they use a healthy helping of habañeros in their own recipe. I kept going back for water when I should had order a refreshing, Tractor-chilled beverage. There's always next time. Huge, huge shoutout to Adrian for being so incredibly welcoming. I wish more front-of-house staff were as kind, approachable, & enthusiastic as him. He appreciated that it was first time visiting. He answered all of my questions, offered recommendations, & made sure that I was comfortable during my whole dining experience. Truly an M.V.P. of this establishment. I will happily come simply because of how superb his service was. Support local .Busters OG BBQ + Grill is a solid, legitimate bbq establishment. I appreciate the simple, no-frills, fast-casual setting. No pretentiousness. They let their food speak for themselves. & when you have a gigantic smoker out on the front, your know you're in for some real, legitimately-smoked deliciousness.

Delicious bbq!!!! The best bang for your buck…read more Tri tip is delicious, potato salad is SO YUMMY & my absolute favorite baked beans!! I just love everything here ‍

Finally tried this place today after driving by it for years and I must say,…read more it was exactly what I've been looking for! I had the bbq pork sandwich and, unlike some other local bbq places, it did not disappoint! The pork was cooked just right, not too dry and not greasy at all. I also appreciated that it was perfectly smoked because another place I tried used liquid smoke which had that weird artificial taste (which actually made me nauseous) but not here! The bbq sauce was also delicious and I enjoyed the beans and macaroni salad. It was a fair price at about $15. Even though parking can be a challenge, it was worth the effort. I will definitely be back to try their other offerings. I have a feeling that I won't be disappointed :)

Place has been here forever and a day. When you really need a tri tip plate or sandwich fix, this…read moreis your place. Take it to go or enjoy on the patio. Sides are great as well. Pony up to the Meat Locker and wrestle up some vittles. Happy Trails.

I ordered takeout today. I had a question about the menu and called, a nice woman named Payton…read morehelped me out! She was so nice and helpful and when I picked up my order she was welcoming and we chatted for a bit. This is what customer service is all about and I just had to write a positive review she truly made my experience better!

So many times I passed this location. I guess you can call me a chicken for not wanting to try…read moresomething different.. however who doesn't enjoy a good barbecue meal. I've eaten here several times now different times different days different nights for the most part. They're consistent on their service.. Service is the key to your continuous, success, quality of food and cleanliness of your establishment very important and you'll continue to earn my business. But I wanna give a shout out to a young gal by the name of Lindsay, she started in the kitchen and worked her way up to becoming a server and you did a fantastic job and accommodating us. Your smile as you're winning ticket. Good job and developing your people with From within. One of my favorite dishes is the tri-tip barbecue combo which included a half of barbecue chicken tri-tip steam mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes gravy, one of my favorite dishes. An added bonus is that the kitchen staff cuts the tri-tip, right, soft and easy to chew. So great job to the back of the house to the front of the house. Continue doing what you're doing and you'll progress throughout the years to come thank you and see you soon.

Words cannot express how oh my gosh, amazingly tasty, tender flavor oh my gosh, words cannot…read moreexpress the best pulled pork I've ever had hands-down I had the regular barbecue sauce and it was amazing! Also had the barbecue chicken breast and that was equal equally as amazing. It's so hard to find a good chicken breast that is tender and oh my gosh, this is amazing tender delicious!! the ambience was also amazing. It looked gorgeous in there. Definitely a great place to eat inside and outside on the patio.. the service was amazing as well. The people who worked there are so nice! So accommodating!! I can't wait to have it again!

Honestly I didn't like it it was not tasty at all The…read moresalads was old the meat was not good enough for me to eat it Never go back

Just enjoyed a meal at Fishbone seafood with my family. The food exceeded our expectations and was…read moredelicious. Service was wonderful. Even our two very picky kids ate everything off their plates. We ordered the family meal with half grilled fish and half fried fish along with some fried shrimp and hush puppies. Everything was cooked to order super fresh and tasty. We will be coming back again very soon.

I've been a fan of Fish Bone every since I found their first location out in Tarzana (that's now in…read moreWoodland Hills). The new location in Thousand Oaks has the same great quality and taste as the original location. My go to meal is the cat fish filet and fries, which is fried and seasoned to perfection.

Omg. Hands down best bbq I've had in a while…read more I was lucky enough to get a sampler box at Oak and Iron tonight and my mind was blown. The ribs and brisket are the Run. Don't walk.

Listen up. This is without a doubt the best BBQ in CA. We've had a lot of incredible BBQ over the…read moreyears, from MOOs, to SLAB, to SNOWs and Blacks in Texas. We originally found Cuckoos through a friend when they were working out of a garage up a long driveway hidden in the mountains. The whole crew was super friendly and while we were picking up our order (online pre-order at the time) they offered some samples of their homemade beer and burnt ends. We couldn't be more stoked that they have now located to a more official spot at 14 Cannons in Westlake. We had an amazing time hanging out and catching up with the team tonight. This is without a doubt the BEST BBQ offering California has to offer. You won't be sorry.

Great service and amazing food! Wagyu burgers and tacos were especially a hit and every single…read moreguest commented on how good the grub was! Thank you Alberto and staff!

LoOoOoOove this truck!!! The food has so much flavor and the portions are perfect for lunch…read more Although the menu changes there is always a delicious veggie option which I appreciate. Must try the hot sauce- it's amazing on the fries and the tacos! Maybe even better than the food is the owner. He is so cool and chill and friendly. Great vibes all around.

Went this past weekend and I have to agree with all the great reviews, the garlic noodles with…read moreshrimp are amazing! The dish is absolutely delicious, with the most incredible, soft, airy shrimp. Such a perfect combination of flavors and textures. My son tried the tacos, he said they were incredible. Will be trying that dish next time. It's a cool little spot tucked away in a plaza, and definitely worth seeking out. I'll be bringing my family back again for sure!

I've wanted to try this place ever since the storefront location opened, but didn't get around to…read moreit until today. The food was amazing! Highly recommend. The banh mi was a flavor bomb! The katsu shrimp was sooo crispy. I can't get my food to stay crispy for the time it takes to make it from the oven to the plate, how did this stay crispy in a takeout container for the 20ish minutes it took for me to try it?! Satisfying meal.