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    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    7 months ago

    Cali Jays BBQ is a must stop in the Hayfork valley. The BBQ is top notch, the service is great and in a family friendly atmosphere.

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    8 months ago

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    Thank you so much Leah! Can’t wait to feed you again!

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    Smokin' Joe's BBQ - Yummmmm! Beautiful bark, juicy rib, falling off the bone. Sauce? Who needs sauce?

    Smokin' Joe's BBQ

    4.6(382 reviews)
    46.2 mi
    $$

    Was on my way back home to Portland Oregon and HAD to make this slight detour to find Smokin' Joe's…read moreBBQ. And I am SO GLAD I did! Got the Combo Plate with Ribs and Chicken along with their baked beans and smoke yams and got a side of their Tritip just for good measure. Portions are generous and their food is Blissfully Good! Their Service was fine, but what made it great was the additional hospitality of their Owner insisting that I have a sample of their Smoked Pastrami with their special in house made Carolina Mustard Based BBQ Sauce. This is certainly a place I have to come back for it all and more.

    Well, it's been about a week since I came across Joe's barbecue there in Redding on our way home…read morefrom my uncle's funeral in Visalia California. I have to tell you , truthfully, I called 10 minutes before they were about to close . I begged the lady on the phone , I need to order something. I gotta try your barbecue I'm only 7 minutes away. So they put together a phone order, I showed up and who was sitting at the table but Joe. You talk about a friendly guy, we sat and chatted. I ended up opening up my meal, calling my sister to come in from the car and sit down. He went in the back and made me some concoction that was out of this world. Here's the thing the Carolina barbecue sauce made with the mustard is so freaking phenomenal. I bought a container of it and brought it home and put it in a glass jar and have been allowing my children to taste it on the back of a spoon and tonight we're actually going to barbecue wings and toss them in it. Hands down "This is the best Carolina honey barbecue sauce" I've ever tasted and I've tasted a lot. Whatever his secret is, I would love to have it cause I want to can it and I'm not sure why he doesn't bottle this and sell it himself. It is literally gold in a bottle. Now, as far as their sweet potatoes, I was so impressed because usually when you go to a barbecue place, they give you orange yams and call them sweet potatoes. Not this guy he had straight yellow sweet potatoes with some type of honey brown sugar goodness dripping over the top. The pork ribs were fantastic and so were the smothered fries with the barbecued pork my Lord just rub it on my hips. The hospitality was phenomenal. He gave me a little bit of his rub that he puts on his ribs. Just so I could smell it and have a sample because I am a chef. I told him he needs to come up to where we're from in Portland, Oregon, and bring his barbecue. Don't miss this spot it's BBq to live for!!!

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    Smokin' Joe's BBQ - Small place. Two tables inside and four outside.

    Small place. Two tables inside and four outside.

    Smokin' Joe's BBQ - Rib eye steak sandwich from Smokin Joe's in Redding

    Rib eye steak sandwich from Smokin Joe's in Redding

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    Odell Craft Barbecue

    Odell Craft Barbecue

    4.9(74 reviews)
    41.6 mi

    EVERYTHING about O'Dell's has been top shelf. We were in Redding recently for scheduled tastings…read morefor our daughter & future son-in-law's wedding, and started the dinner tastings at O'Dells. Little did we realize, no one else could compare! From initial email correspondence to picking up the leftovers, our contact Ashley was the model of professionalism, accuracy and kindness. She is a true Brand Ambassador! Upon arrival, we had a reserved table marked & waiting for us, we were greeted like family friends, the team was happy to delay our tasting a bit when some of the party arrived a little later than planned (yours truly), we were treated to a tableside discussion with one of the chefs, were presented with 3 trays of bread & salads, meat choices, sauces and condiments, and then following, a dessert of sampling of their killer lemon bars. After a brief conversation with us, the chef even presented us with a post-wedding snack that he whipped-up for us: barbacoa street tacos! OKAY, let's talk about their food. If you love smoked meats, this is the caterer for you. From the brisket & tri tip to ribs and shredded pork, everything was juicy and delicious, wonderful in their perfect smokiness. The poultry options were equally as great, although we all agreed the meat stole the show. The variety of homemade sauces were equally amazing, we especially loved the espresso bbq (WOWZA). Salad choices: something for everyone- we especially liked their vinegar based slaw and potato salad. The pillowy-soft honey butter rolls are to die for-practically dessert on their own. THEN there were the fresh-made lemon bars. Oo la la - they tasted like a mini lemon meringue pie. Too bad none were leftover for our late-night snacking! All tolled, the overall impression O'Dells team gave us for our kids BIG DAY could not be beat. They answered all our questions and were reassuring in describing their delivery & service the day of wedding (a remote location near McCloud). Through conversation, they proved what creative culinary professionals they are, identified the many local business contacts they work with (some we have also contracted) and THAT FOOD! If you are in the neighborhood on a Thursday or Friday for lunch, stop in. They are working on a restaurant across the street, but just be aware that these guys are POP-U-LAR and sell out pretty quickly on their open days. We can't wait to sample their great cuisine again soon, and especially on the big day. You will love it!!

    We had our first visit to Odell Craft BBQ and it definitely won't be our last. The steakhouse…read moreburger was outstanding--super tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The tri-tip sandwich was next level and easily one of the best we've had. On top of the great food, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Looking forward to coming back again soon!

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    Odell Craft Barbecue - Lemon bars!

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    Odell Craft Barbecue - Odell Craft Barbecue is directly across the street from Old City Hall Arts Center (reflection). Check out the exhibits before or after BBQ.

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    Odell Craft Barbecue is directly across the street from Old City Hall Arts Center (reflection). Check out the exhibits before or after BBQ.

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