Went to Harper Barbecue for the first time on a Saturday evening with friends…read more Is there anything quite as wonderful as dining with fellow foodies who are open to ordering a little bit of everything and sharing?!! I was in HEAVEN! The most memorable items for me were the beef cheek and the chili, but everything was truly outstanding. Attentive service, and a more elevated and polished vibe than you'll find in most BBQ joints, all while being super comfortable, cute, and enjoyable! Can't wait to return. :)

I got the ribs, Picanha and chicken from the staff recommendations. Honestly, the chicken was very…read moredry and bland. I thought it would help to drown it in sauce, but their sauces were weak. The Picanha was the best and ribs were just okay. They really need to work on their barbecue sauces. Their sides are really expensive but the jalapeño cheesy honey butter corn bread was tasty!

I love the food here. Everyone is so nice and welcoming, I would definitely come here againread more

Great service - shout out to the crew - Josh, Israel& Christian for great customer service ! Marvin…read moreis the one cooking up all the great food. They even catered to my dog while we were on the patio .... Love this place !

3rd time eating Hole Smokes and it's solid bbq. And incredibly underrated…read more Ordered the "try it all" platter that came with: -1/2 brisket -1/2 pork ribs -1/3 pulled pork -1/4 tri tip -2 chicken 1/4 shrimp 3 16oz sides Brisket; the thickest cuts. Lots of restaurants give thin ones, even broken ones but not Hole Smokes. This is the brisket model I've been trying to smoke towards. Amazing. Pork ribs: decent. Not as juicy but still tasty Pulled pork: the only restaurant so far with juicy/tender pulled pork Tri tip: got the end bits, dry and mostly inedible. This was already overcooked and reheated too much. The only disappointing item of the platter Links: good kick but also seemed reheated, dry. Shrimp; tasty Brussels sprouts, mac and cheese and elote (must get) were solid. Definitely a top bbq location for me. Overall, quality smokes with great flavors.

I've been coming to Hole Spokes since 2023, and it's honestly been one of the better spots I've…read morefound for pulled pork around Costa Mesa and Orange County. The pulled pork sandwich on the brioche bun with the slaw is super good, and I really appreciate that they don't drench the meat in sauce beforehand. They let you choose your own sauces at the table, and all of them are really tasty. The fries are great, the beans are good, and the sides overall are solid. The restaurant itself is also really nice with plenty of parking, family friendly, huge indoor seating area with heating, patio seating, and even a little bar area. The only reason it's not a full 5 stars for me is because I've been here probably 6 or 7 times now, and the pulled pork consistently has a little too much fat/gristle mixed in. Sometimes you'll get a bite that's mostly squishy fat, and occasionally the smoke flavor can taste a little overpowering, almost like extra smoke flavoring was added. It's not a deal breaker at all because the food is still really good, but if they trimmed the pork a bit more and toned down the smoke flavor slightly, this would easily be a 5-star spot for me.

What in the holographic charizard?!? All these photos and…read morecheck ins but no formal review for my favorite Japanese bbq joint in OC? Okay, fine. I'll do it cus I'm a nice bigback. This is the best in Orange County. Not that there's that many Japanese bbq spots overall, but it's certainly the best one I've had. The fact that it's open until 1am makes this so clutch. Probably one of the best places to eat (of any genre or style) that's available during the late hours. If you haven't tried it yet you're a dummy. 美味しい

From celebrating birthdays to date night this is one of our favorite restaurants . Hands down best…read moreKimchi around, we order 2-3 plates of it... All the food is phenomenal, the beef tongue is a must have. The service is always great here too. I recommend calling in and see how their availability is before just showing up as they can be busy especially on weekends.

excellent service . great delicious food. easy to get to and…read morebig parking lot. we are happy every time we go there! come here if you want tasty food ,excelent, friendly service. and priced right!!!! joy pg in fountain valley

We ate here last night as a group of 10, and we were really impressed. They were able to…read moreaccommodate us without a reservation, and the wait wasn't long at all, which we appreciated. The service was great. The staff were attentive and seemed to anticipate what we needed before we even asked. They also gave us two baskets of cornbread, and honestly, everyone in our group agreed it was really good. The prices are very reasonable. We ordered a combo plus an extra BBQ item, and the portion size was more than enough for four people to share. Definitely good value for the money. The place is clean, including the restrooms, which is always a big plus. Overall, a great experience. I would come back again, especially for group dining.

My family and I love this place! Service is excellent as they are very attentive to your needs and…read morewants! Food is great and fresh. Keep in mind this isn't a AYCE but al la carte. But I promise you the meat quality is fantastic. The ambiance here is also great. Not your typical bbq place. Place makes it very intimate, great for dates.

Quality of this place has gone down, which makes me sad because I liked coming here and enjoyed the…read morepre-set and meats they have to offer. For those who say the marinade is too sweet, you can request to have it without the bbq sauce or perhaps sauce on the side. We opted for all of our meats to not be marinated with the bbq sauce since it is way too sweet for us, taking away the quality and actual taste of the meats. We opted for a light salt/pepper which is perfect. Out of the meats we tried, the short rib would be our favorite. The others were not as memorable. What baffled me was the $30 cake fee.. which is the price of a birthday cake itself. We were surprising our friends with a cake and were told it would be $30 to hold and serve the cake.... If we said no, then we wouldn't have been able to cut the cake and surprise our sweet friends. I'm shocked. I would've been fine with $10-$15 but $30?! The cake fee included 1 candle, a serving cake knife, serving plates and plastic forks... I saw a group come with a cake and they ended up not cutting it and just carrying it back home. If you plan a birthday or celebration here, don't bring your cake unless you want to pay $30.. kind of ruined the ambiance especially if you plan to surprise someone.

Absolutely delicious brisket. Super juicy and tender. The ambiance is also very nice. We sat at the…read moreoutsie patio.

Now, quite what i've expecting, if you're looking for soul food.This is not it?Food was okayread more

I've been telling my family about this place for years and finally we made plans for dinner to come…read morehere. We got here on Friday night 4/3/26 around 5:30pm. All the tables were full and there was one party of 11 just ahead of us. Our wait for a table was like 30 minutes or so. Once we were up we were guided to a table towards the back for five. Our server asked if we been here before and if we wanted anything else besides water to drink. My brother and his fiance split a full order of the beef ribs and side order of sauteed garlic green beans. My mom and step dad split a full order of beef ribs while I ordered a full rack of baby back ribs which came with two side orders. I picked coleslaw and onion rings which I shared with the family. The food came out promptly. Everyone enjoyed their food. The baby back ribs were moist with flavor, smoked and went well with their bbq sauce. The rest of the family really like their beef ribs. And they even commented that it was better than the other bbq places we been to. Definitely will return and highly recommend.

Came by for dinner tonight as I was craving BBQ ribs. I was disappointed that the old menu is no…read morelonger available. I used to get a two-meat combo before for around $25. Today I ordered the 1/3 spareribs with mac & cheese. I also added a blueberry cornbread/muffin. This came out to $28 and change. Food: Disappointed. The meat had no flavor at all. Bland taste. The spicy BBQ sauce wasn't spicy at all. I asked an employee about it, and he stated they don't make it hot anymore. The mac & cheese and cornbread was good though, but I was there for the ribs. Service: Slow. We waited for around 15-20 minutes for our food. Our server did not come by once to offer a refill or check up on us. Overall, I won't be coming back. What was once a great spot for BBQ for me isn't anymore. Something changed here.

Best ribs ever!! Great side dishes. Totally recommend this…read moreplace. Get there early till run out.

Delicious and quick BBQ that definitely will satisfy your craving! Had heard about this place for…read moreages and finally got the chance to try. Service is wonderful, and there's some seats outside to grub right away if you can't bare to take it home!

Definitely one of the best yakiniku places in orange county. We arrived 10 minutes before opening…read moreon a Sunday and there was a small line to get it. There were more than enough tables to accommodate everyone that arrived at 5 although the tables did fill up and there was a wait during the dinner rush. Tsuruhashi feels more relaxed and less rushed compared with Anjin. There isn't the constant line out the door which helps make the experience more enjoyable. The decor matched the vibe of the restaurant and adds to the overall experience. All the meats we tried were on the more expensive side, but the quality definitely matched the price. The yukke bibimbap was delicious. The raw marinated meat was an unusual but absolutely worth trying. Both the panna cotta and mango pudding were delicious. We ended up ordering two of the mango puddings and still wanted more.

Food: Food quality was good, but naturally on the pricier end. The prime short rib was 10/10 would…read moredef recommend. Prime ribeye was a bit dry. The Yukkejam Kuppa and spicy cold noodles were great. Overall, would come here on special occasions from time to time, but value was just okay. Service: Great servers were very attentive and helpful with the menu. Wait Time: Went during Valentine's Day and there was a huge line before opening. Lined up right at 5 when they opened, but got out on the waitlist and got seated at 6:45 Parking: Lot is quite big, so plentiful parking.