3/5-4 It's probably a bit weird to write a review of a restuarant that is closing tomorrow, but I want to leave one for the historical record. Ah, Boneyard Bistro. You had a pretty good run for 20 years. You started my more elevated food journey when I discovered you on Chowhound many years ago. A few birthdays, a few events, many *interesting* date nights - a lot happened between us. And yes, it's kind of ironic that someone who hasn't regularly eaten meat since high school would've quasi-regularly patronized a BBQ-ish restaurant, but here we are. Ya'll should've kept the BBQ'ed Portobello, shrimp, and jackfruit options haha. I went with a friend yesterday one last time, and many are trying to get into their fond farewells as well - the bar seating filled up 15 minutes after they opened. Reservations were full as well most of the night - luckily, a cancellation opened up fairly fast. A bit disappointed that happy hour was discontinued in the final days. Started with a Cactus Cooler, one of Boneyard's standards - a welcome refreshment in this current heat wave. Since I still don't eat meat (guess it's kind of ironic not to eat BBQ at the final days of a BBQ eatery) I started off with the Fried Mac and Cheese bites, which I thought were supposed to have a sauce and Nashville hot seasoning? Was ok. I missed the mini corn muffins and bread they used to serve at the beginning of meals, so I order the skillet honey cornbread - had a melty crust, not bad. Ended a quiet note, but again, farewell to Boneyard Bistro, will be interested to see what comes next from Chef Aaron. read more

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I've been here a few times over the years and wanted to pay a visit to enjoy the space and food a last time before they close this month. I wasn't a regular here but it always stood out. They have a great beer selection that compliments their bbq offerings. We went on Tequila Tuesday and I had the house margaritas with a tajin rim. They were good and well-balanced. We started with the housemade bbq chips that had a true bbq flavor with a hint of sweetness. They were somewhere between a thin and kettle chip. These were so good. There were a lot of interesting and unexpected choices on the menu. I had a hard time choosing but decided to stick with bbq since it's their specialty and it was a last visit. We both had combo meals. I had the baby back ribs and tri tip (medium rare) with broccolini. Ribs were tender and meaty. The tri tip was flavorful and done just right. The broccolini could have been a little less cooked, but was still good. My companion had the beef ribs, pulled pork and fried mac and cheese. I loved the char on the beef ribs. They were meaty and he wasn't even able to finish the last one. The fried mac and cheese had a crispy breaded coating that gave way to the creamy mac and cheese inside. So good. We sat at the bar rather than the tables and service was attentive and there when we needed it. The heavy pressed cloth napkins were a nice touch, especially when having ribs. And they provided packaged wet wipes. Wish I'd made the trek over the hill to visit this spot on a more regular basis and hope to find them in another incarnation in the future. read more

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If you're a Philly cheesesteak lover, you have to check out Bone Yard Bistro in Sherman Oaks! Their Philly is only available during a limited service window, so be sure to check the menu for the days and times before you go. The sandwich is absolutely out of this world. It's served on a fresh, perfectly crisp roll, loaded with tender meat and plenty of melted cheese. Every bite literally melts in your mouth. If you like a little heat, I highly recommend ordering a side of the chilis--they take it to another level. And don't skip the espresso martini! It's the perfect pairing because, honestly, that sandwich is so satisfying it might just put you to sleep afterward. Beyond the cheesesteak, Bone Yard Bistro is an incredible BBQ spot with a creative cocktail menu and genuinely thoughtful, attentive service. You can tell every dish has been carefully crafted with flavor in mind. The décor is unique and modern with a subtle Southern BBQ vibe that's been elevated to fit Sherman Oaks perfectly. I was there for Tequila Tuesday last week (they have a $10 specialty drink menu!), and the deviled eggs absolutely hit the spot. Whether you're going for the famous Philly, the BBQ, or happy hour, Bone Yard Bistro is definitely worth adding to your list. Trust me--you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu! read more

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We came here specifically for the Philly cheesesteak after seeing it on the menu, and it was definitely worth it. Just a heads-up--it's only available after 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The cheesesteak was so good. The sesame roll was soft on the inside with just the right amount of crunch on the outside. The shaved ribeye was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor, and the grilled onions mixed perfectly with the meat. We also ordered the oak-grilled Caesar salad, which was just as good. The dressing was creamy without being too heavy, and the grilled romaine added a nice smoky flavor that made it stand out from a regular Caesar salad. The service was great, too. Everyone was friendly and attentive. They also have parking in the back for $5 with validation, which made it really convenient. read more

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Hands down the BEST bbq I've had in LA. Such a vibe inside, super pub style but the decor is so intentional! The kpop ribs should definitely make its way to your table. Not to mention I will make a trip here JUST for the cornbread alone. My favorite is the brisket grilled cheese I always order it and have had it 3x but the ribs here are INSANE! I tried to pull the meat off the bone of a rib and I think the bone actually snapped, It's so tender!!!!! read more

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Okay, the service here is top notch, from when I walked in, greeted by a smiling face, friendly, engaging, to our server who was super sweet, gave her recommendations and treated us like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Music was pumping and place was clean, kind of busy, and I did make reservations online. Okay, now to the food... I so wanted to love their BBQ, but it just missed the target by a smidge. We got the following, three way tray, fried mac & cheese, potato salad, deviled eggs, KPOP sticky ribs, and smoked brisket Dan Dan noodles. I will say the star of the show has to be the KPOP sticky ribs but everything else was not memorable and as I type, nothing is sticking out and making me drool and go WOW, I need to have that dish again!! I will say they make a good Shirley Temple and they gave us a free dessert since we were celebrating our BDays and services is on point, 100% quality service. Unfortunately, they just fell short with their BBQ. I wish I had more pics but it was a hot minute since I seen my two friends so we were just talking and eating and catching up. read more

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Spoiler Alert! Boneyard Bistro is now the best place in Sherman Oaks to get pizza. You may think I'm crazy, but it's true. This longstanding BBQ stop on Ventura, with fantastic Q and a bunch of recently-added creative dishes like Brisket Dan Dan Noodles and Shawarma-Spiced Salmon, is also baking pizza at a level of quality and taste that most full-blown pizza places never achieve. I've been eyeing Boneyard's pizza for a while. When I first saw it on the menu I thought it was a gimmick. Then, I saw other people ordering various pies, and they all looked fantastic. So, last night I popped in by myself, sat the bar and ordered the House Made Spicy Fennel Sausage Pizza -- and let me tell you, this is NOT a gimmick of any kind. The crust is born of an expertly made dough that's clearly given time to rise and rest before being drafted for service. As such, the crust arrives crispy on the outside, airy and light inside, and sturdy enough to hold the other components. This is huge, because so many places taking pride in serving traditional Neopolitan Pizza deliver pies with charred crusts that turn to disintegrated soup in the center. Not here. With that solid base set, the layer of smoky tomato sauce makes its presence known but remains a foundation, supporting the very flavorful smoked mozzarella without adding too much acid or sweet. By the way, that smoked mozz gives off tons of flavor and also offers a very satisfying chew. The titular Spicy Fennel Sausage boasts a terrific, herbaceous flavor of its own, but isn't really all that spicy. There's a little heat to it, but it's perfectly balanced with everything else -- so if the word "spicy" normally scares you, you have no reason to be afraid. What you DO have is every reason in the world to eat this pizza. The 12" pie is hearty and filling. Plenty for 2 people to share, or for a single to take some home (as I did) -- but I wouldn't give you the side-eye if you ate it all by yourself, because YOLO. And since YOLO, I suggest you eschew the rest of the local pizza purveyors, order up a pie at Boneyard, and see what all my shouting's about. Guaranteed, from then on you'll also be shouting, "hey everyone, let's go get pizza at the barbecue place! read more

When I was eight years old; I became deeply entranced by cooking. I would walk to the grocery store unattended to purchase ingredients, I created marinades, baked desserts from scratch and endlessly scoured old cookbooks for hours on end. I even briefly entertained the idea of going to cooking school. Although cooking is still a hobby; I didn't make it my life's profession. Do you want to know who had the same early cooking obsession and DID make it his life? Owner and Chef Aaron Robins of Boneyard Bistro in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. Valley Boy Aaron Robins was born and raised in Encino and started his cooking adventure around the same age as I but focusing on smoking and drying meat making homemade jerky. BBQ was his passion and Robins went on to train with top BBQ, fire cooking and international chefs before opening Boneyard Bistro in 2005 (and it is still around which is quite a feat with the fast turn-over in Sherman Oaks). Robins also regularly donates his time and cooking to charities and food banks. What a standup guy! So, let's explore Boneyard Bistro... Boneyard Bistro resides on Ventura near the Ventura Canyon intersection looking quite inconspicuous upon street-view appearances. In fact, my boyfriend and I weren't even sure it was open under the bright 5pm sun because it looked so dark and sleepy - thankfully it was! Focusing on international and American BBQ flavors with other elevated dishes and gastronomical cocktails; Boneyard Bistro offers an ambiance of a trendy but not pretentious gastropub with a bar, dining room, lots of black paint, and skull gothic flair. It has a sort of rock-n-roll edge to it making it a la Silver Lake- type vibe but in the Valley. I had a terrible day in route to Boneyard Bistro so I started the evening with a Cactus Cooler cocktail (tequila, pricky pear, agave, lime - $12) in an attempt to regain some chill. We happened to visit during Happy Hour (M-F 4:30 - 6pm) and everything on both the Happy Hour and regular menu sounded delicious but made our choices of the Smokin Deviled Egg app (bacon, smoked jalapenos, spicy gastrique - $12 HH price), Kpop Krunchy Sticky Ribs (smoked and fried baby back ribs, sesame slaw, Asian BBQ sauce - $17 HH price), Grilled Chicken Pot Pie for my boyfriend (puff pastry, carrots, celery, peas and house smoked chicken - $29) and New Classic Salad for me (tri-color salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, smoked mozzarella, cucumber. House red wine vinaigrette - $17). I barely know where to begin with the food because everything was "screaming from the rooftops" amazing from the plating to flavors. First of all, my Cactus Cooler may have sounded basic on the menu; but what appeared before me was the prettiest pink margarita -esque cocktail that was strong but fruity and delicious. It was an EXCELLENT cocktail that elevated simplicity. I could have had several more! The Deviled eggs had a smoky flair and even though I am NOT a bacon fan; found them to be quite tasty. The Kpop Krunchy Sticky Ribs were artfully plated and absolute perfection: delicious smoked meat under a sweet (but not too sweet!) sauce with a spicy kick. My New Classic Salad was just a salad. KIDDING! Boneyard Bistro even makes amazing salads that somehow kicked it up a notch and the vinaigrette is divine! Although everything was wonderful; the star of the show was the pot pie (seasonal in cold weather months only and we happened to catch it on its way out!). Poor Marie Callender would be weeping into her apron had she tasted Boneyard's pot pie. Flaky puff pastry covering a flavorful filling that is heavy on the chicken but not cubed white dry chicken: smoked rotisserie style chicken in the best white gravy known to man. It was heaven on a plate. Boneyard's customer service also excels with our experience with our waiter Brian who was a pure joy: knowledgeable, entertaining, 'cool' and felt like we were just hanging out with a friend. Stupendous work by Brian. Aaron Robins absolutely hit every A mark with Boneyard Bistro: restaurant esthetic, food and drink presentation/flavors and staff. Boneyard Bistro is a must-try. read more

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I've been here a few times but this visit was a little disappointing. I understand the hype behind their feature on Food Network back in Sept 2025 but it fell flat from the experience and food itself. This review is purely based on a lunch experience. Food 3/5 NOT based on their brisket or smoked meats - Cubano pork sandwich was extremely oily, not flavorful and simply had too much bread = PASS - GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS = PASS, approx less than a 1 CUP of sprouts for almost $20 and the bottom was drenched in sauce and soggy - SMOKED WINGS = PASS, zero flavor Ambience 4/5 Clean, open ambience with zero issues throughout the restaurant then again it was completely empty. Service 3/5 The server felt unenthusiastic and didn't seem like she authentically cared. Aaron (owner) walked by us several times without a smile or care in the world. We're not important ppl but just deserve a "hello" or kind gesture as customers. Would I come back again, sadly NOT again............ Wishing them good luck. read more

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Stopped by Boneyard Bistro to try a few things and had a mixed but generally decent experience. We really enjoyed the chips -- simple but solid. The fried mac and cheese was also good, though we definitely prefer the side dish version over the spicy appetizer; the side felt more balanced and enjoyable. The pizza was pretty standard, nothing bad but nothing memorable either. Meat-wise, the lean brisket was just okay, a bit underwhelming, but the tri-tip was pretty good and probably the highlight of the meal. Overall, it wasn't a bad visit. We might come back, but we're just as likely to try something new in the area next time. read more

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The food wasn't bad, but it also didn't really stand out. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with brisket. The sandwich itself was good and satisfying, but unfortunately the sides were pretty underwhelming and lacked flavor. Service was a mixed experience. Our waitress was very nice once she came over, but we did sit at the table for a solid 15-20 minutes before she initially took our order, which definitely took away from the overall experience. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't memorable either. With so many BBQ spots in the Valley that offer more flavor for a lower price, I'd probably choose to go elsewhere next time. read more

Boneyard Bistro - Brisket Grilled Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I've had the cheesesteak by matu And I have to say this might be his 1st cousin with a lil more meat lol. read more

Boneyard Bistro - Cheese steak with bbq chips - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I've been seeing this Kobe MAC burger pop up on a lot of food influencers pages so I decided to stop by and give it a try. The Kobe Mac is a way better version of the McDonald's Big Mac, nothing spectacular but definitely a solid burger. The service was friendly and I think it's worth a try if you're a fan of the Big Mac. read more

Boneyard Bistro - Kobe mac - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Best restaurant ever. Staff was amazing and the food was to die for. But, Alexis was a bitch.

The food is consistantly excellent and the bar exceptional alongside great service You will be greatly missed read more

Had a chance to try the amazing KPOP Krunchy Sticky ribs at the L.A. Food Bowl and wanted more! The ribs and smoked brisket are perfection on a plate. Absolutely amazing. Had the brisket with a corn cob and some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. Coleslaw is not washed out with mayo. It's crisp and has a bright taste. Brisket is delicious. Well well worth traveling for. Great, friendly service. Be back for more! read more

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Happy Hour at Bone Yard Bistro was not particularly Happy at least at 4:30pm on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Sorry for the forgotten, late posting. 1) Their Crispy Onion Rings were so overfried that they were charred. It tasted bitter from being burnt. So overfried that it toughened the onions into scaly leather.  I almost never ask for something to be taken back to the kitchen, but these rings were unedible.  Our waitress graciously took them back and took it off our order.  2) Tex Mex Rolled Brisket Tacos/Taquitos:   Presentation was pleasant with 3 Taquitos with a side of creamy, perfectly ripe avocado, little salad of iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, touch of mild cilantro. Mild Red Chile Salsa was fermented for pickled, more funky flavours.   However, the rolled corn tortillas filled with brisket was again over fried making the tortillas overly dark and taking away the sweetness in the tortillas as well as making the brisket exposed at the ends of the roll to be frizzled & extra dried out.  I was so disappointed from the burnt Onion Rings that when I saw another overfried food item, I forgot to take a complete photo of these overfried Taquitos when it arrived.  Only blessing was these Taquitos weren't as burnt as the Onion Rings so we toughed it out and ate them. The fry chef definitely must have had a bad day to create such disastrous fried dishes.  3) Frito Pie Frito Scoops, Boneyard Brisket Chili, Texas Queso made from American Cheese Fondue, Tomatoes, Onions, pickled Jalapenos. Big wide, curved Fritos corn chips to scoop up this satisfying concoction. Thank goodness the Fritos were already fried at the factory.  The melted American cheese became a goopy sauce with a piquant touch that mated the other ingredients to make a loose casserole like large appetizer.  1-3a) Reissdorf Kölsch: Lighter beer with good body, slightly toasty sweet, bit of acidity to clear the palate.  Happy Hour prices where draught beer & wines by the glass are 25% off along with discounts on well drinks at $6 make for a good deal. Place is very hang loose, airy, rustic. We sat in front with wide windows that open up to the street.  Our kind, thoughtful waitress, who was wearing a black mask, was the saving factor in placating us on the burnt overfried foods so that I would give a 3 stars to Bone Yard due to her due diligence. But the fried foods on that day were actually closer to one star. read more

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We had a good time Don't expect some fancy bistro service. It's a simple place, with solid food and good drinks and don't listen to all the spoiled brats out there that "had to ask the server to take their order" blah...blah...blah We loved the: Sticky chops Mac & Cheese Philly cheese steak Simple...good....hits the spot read more

Boneyard Bistro failed to deliver the tasty BBQ that I was in the mood for last night. I ordered a combo of tri-tip and beef ribs with a side of slaw. Ribs were dry, tiny and lacked a decent amount of meat. Tri-tip was just OK. Coleslaw was soggy, warm and tasted bad. Hate to say it, but Woodranch puts this place on a second or third tier. Perhaps it was a bad night, but I will not be coming back. read more

Thank god this place closed! The food was overpriced, dry and bland. I am so glad this closed

Ribs are good, not outstanding. We wanted a side salad but they didn't have it. Minimum salad was $17. Service was adequate at best. We had to ask the waitress to take our order. Then ask for extra napkins, etc... The best part of dinner was the patio seating. The decor is good and has a good comfortable feel. read more

Such great BBQ and top notch service. We sat in the enclosed patio which wasn't the best, but means they can serve more of us so all the better. Split the BBQ platter for four of us which was excellent got to try it all. The cornbread is a must! read more

My visit was a little disappointing. I actually was going to another restaurant and I told my GF because I enjoyed the food when I first visited I expected the food to be good or better. Ambiance-Good. It was not busy. Service-Brian our waiter was very helpful. Food- Not hot, old and dry looking. 1. The 3 meat plate all of the food came cold. 2. Pizza was okay. Nothing exciting 3. Chips was perfect. Just too little for $6.00. I sent the food back and they sent back the same food just a pinch warmer. This cost me $106.00. I would like to visit again on your tab. This is unacceptable. I also would like the management to contact me. Thank you Michael Warner read more

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Their wedge salad is a joke - it's half a head of lettuce, smothered in the sea of sauce.

Boneyard was OK. The food was decent. I don't recall any flavor profiles which means it wasn't memorable. The food was alright. They were a bit weird about the TVs and which games they could play. I found it to be a little silly that the hostess made a fuss about something trivial. I don't particularly love the interior nor do I love the seating. I found it to be a bit crowded and distracted. It was easy to find seating but again, food was not memorable for me. read more

Applepantastic hickory burger is awesome. Modeled after the classic Apple Pan hickory burger it does not disappoint read more

Boneyard Bistro - Applepantastic Hickory burger - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Food is fantastic. Yet you wouldn't know because you can only sit at a table with a reservation. Bar is first come first serve. That means dozens of empty tables - literally and jam packed bar with no available seats. If you can afford two hosts who can tell you there's no room for you, why not hire another waiter and open the tables to walk ins. I've seen the floor busy, but never without many open tables. I am a loyal, local customer and increasingly turned off with this restaurant approach to service. read more

Love the food, service and atmosphere here. I've had quite a few items from the menu and can confidently say these guys really care about making quality food. A few recs: K-pop Krunchy ribs, Dan Dan noodles with brisket, the Kobe Mac (Big Mac) burger. They also have a great Tuna Tataki. read more

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I can't believe I haven't been here sooner! I have been hearing about them from friends and always had them on my list to visit. I tried the Korean sticky ribs. Very good sweet sticky ribs!! Deviled eggs were def the best I had. I thought I made it best but theirs was perfect. Grilled Caesar salad was the perfect crunch while being perfectly dressed. They seem to make their own Caesar dressing! And my friend's recommendation: the Kobe Mac. Their take on the bigmac. Perfectly made, the buns were perfectly moist unlike the ones mcd serve these days. Their pizza were also great. I'm a ranch person so next time I will ask for more ranch to dip everything in because they also have the best ranch I've had. I'm excited to try other items so I will be back next week with a group so I can try more things!! read more

We've been coming to this place for years. Unfortunately I think this is the last time. Brisket and tri-tip were cold and flavorless. Tasted like roast beef not bbq. Small portion. Thinly sliced... my wife and I were confused. Brisket was dry, how do you have dry brisket??? The menu has changed a lot and we decided to try the sausage pepperoni pizza... it was flavorless and heavy. I mean, how does someone make bland pizza? Idk what's going on but since Covid it's been a downward spiral. It was a Friday night and unfortunately the place was empty. I understand wanting to try new things but def make sure those things are amazing. $70 plus tip for 12" pizza and barely any meat, cold meat at that - Sorry, there are much better places. It sucks, my wife and I used to love this place. read more

Boneyard Bistro - A few slices of the brisket... flavorless. Look how thin the slices are and almost zero bark. - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I literally pass by this place everyday for years, smelling all their delicious food. So my co workers and I decided for New Year's Eve we would try it out. We were instantly greeted and shown our seats. The Ambiance is your stereotypical steakhouse joint. The food was amazing.... Smoked Ribs, Texas Smoked Beef Brisket, Fried mac n cheese, and even their pizza was amazing. The food is on the pricey side, but definitely worth it. I'll return sometime soon. read more

Dont waste your money unless you like inferior food. Greasy , soggy fries and onion rings, brisket soo fatty and gross. the three amigo tacos dry and way to spicy. not edible. The bill was $97 dollars with tip. I'm a really goodie and this is the truth. I left very disgusted by garbage food. read more

Fantastic BBQ. Always something new on the menu. Great bar. Excellent service. Always look forward to dinner at boneyard.

It's a nice place but I can't recommend the food. We got baby backs, fried Mac n cheese and onion rings. The onion rings were the best thing. The BBQ sauce is good (sweet not spicy). Also desert brownie with coffee ice cream. Mac n cheese was tasteless had to ask for salt(!?) and the ribs were TOUGH!!! Oh so tough. Unbelievably, I had to spit some out. Couldn't chew it. We both regret we did not send those ribs back. read more

I really enjoyed Boneyard Bistro. I found the service to be very warm, inviting and friendly from the hostess to the servers. The food was excellent. Their Australian Wagyu burgers are amazing, the K-Pop ribs were insane and filled with texture and flavor. Shrimp tacos were next level. Ambiance was really nice. Nothing upscale but very comfy, perfect lighting, and I will definitely be back. I'm knocking 1 star off cause we were told by them over the phone that happy hour ended at 630 and when we got there at 6, learned it actually ended at 530 or 6. I forget which. Not a huge deal, but I had spotted several happy hour items that looked amazing! read more

Great costumer service, from beginning to end. The space is awesome and the vibe is vibing . First timer . I had also the Harland Japanese Larger Beer, and it was great, for those who love lagers. Bringing the husband next time for sure! read more

Boneyard Bistro - Dan Dan Noodles - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

By far the worst bbq i ever had.1 star is for the sweet server .other than that,nothing was good. Beef ribs dried and chewy. read more

had the steak frite tonight. the au poive was au-mazing, no kidding. so flavorful without being fussy, loved the kiss of bourbon and the green peppercorns the steak was a cut whose name escapes me, but i loved how our server explained it: "tender, but still has a bit of bounce." yep. enjoyed a french red blend that didn't even come close to breaking the bank... as usual, service was excellent. love this spot, and it just keeps getting better... well done chef aaron and crew. :) read more

Service was great but the food and drinks were even better. We got a spicy margarita, old fashioned, smoked brisket bahn mi and apple pantastic hickory burger. We had to try the brownie and it did not disappoint. Every item was delicious and had great flavor. Definitely coming back again read more

Boneyard Bistro - Smoked Brisket Bahn Mi, Apple Pantastic Hickory Burger, spicy margarita, and old fashioned - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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Great BBQ & great service this place should have a higher rating than it does because the food and service was great and the atmosphere is nice and classy but still feels like a bbq joint at the same time read more