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    Chris' & Pitt's

    3.3 (814 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHRIS' & PITT'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    The takeout counter
    Rick S.

    It has a great old restaurant feeling. They do have a take out counter. The booth we sat in was comfortable and roomie. I ordered the pull pork sandwich and it comes with fries and one side. I ordered the coleslaw. I did enjoy the slaw it was sweet. The pulled pork was delicious. The flavor, the BBQ sauce has a great flavor to it . The sandwich is served on a French roll. The restaurant and the restroom were clean. The waitress was friendly.

    Ryan S.

    Chris & Pitt's in Downey is pure, unfiltered comfort--and walking through those doors instantly takes me back. It looks, smells, and tastes exactly the same as it did when I went growing up, and honestly, that's what makes it so special. There's something incredibly comforting about a place that doesn't try to reinvent itself every few years. The portions are still huge, the BBQ sauce still has that signature tangy-sweet magic, and the whole vibe is wonderfully no-frills. It's definitely not fancy, and that's part of the charm. The wood paneling, the old-school booths, the sizzling platters--it all feels like a snapshot from another time, in the best way. If you're looking for nostalgia, hearty portions, and food that hits the same every time, Chris & Pitt's delivers. It's not trying to impress--it's just consistently, reliably good, and that's exactly why I keep coming back.

    Spaghetti in meat sauce with a meatball. Recommended as a side option instead of beans and fries.
    Jeanne W.

    Still one of my favorite places to eat. I have been going to various Chris' & Pitt's restaurants for over thirty years. This time I ordered the large Brady cut Prime Rib. I figured I would splurge since I had a recent birthday. The salad that came with it was crispy and fresh. I have always enjoyed their homemade French dressing which is tangy and slightly sweet. The packet of saltines are Gamesa Saladitas which were very fresh. Lots of places serve stale cracker packets but not here. The prime rib was ordered medium rare but was closer to medium in temperature. It was still very good tasting. I ordered the spaghetti as a side instead of the barbecue beans and French fries. The spaghetti is still my favorite with its very meaty sauce and large singular meatball. It is a spaghetti that I measure all others with. Very delicious with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. The garlic toast came with a mushroom flavored au jus that was perfect for dipping. All in all, it was a pleasant lunch. I have previously enjoyed their "Dinner for Two" with beef ribs before. It is a good deal in itself if one has a dining companion. The service here was very polite and efficient. A separate entrance and waiting area just for take out orders is a nice convenience. Plenty of parking in their dedicated lot. This location is freeway close as well. I am looking forward to a return visit if in the area again.

    Brian C.

    Been a few since I've been here. The smell is still great and To Go is booming a lot of young ones working here very nice to see. Waiting a few for a table. Big change restrooms are more separate instead of going in one door they are separate. Still rustic feeling but very clean throughout the restaurant. Cristian is our wait staff and Mayra another wait staff helping out great to see team work in action. Cristian is very knowledgeable of the menu Very nice and friendly So my grandson we ordered ahead and came in good time and good portion Had to get the onion flower great size still and added a new sauce bbq with a kick as well as ranch We got soup, beef barley still a favorite and chicken soup as well. Seafood combo good spread my wife said flavorful and good portion. chicken fried steak my daughters go too for many years still the biggest you will find. My son in law so happy with ribs combo, juicy compared to others he had that were dry. D*ve & b**st*rs so to speak. I had prime rib it was great but had end cut which is a aquired taste because its well done. Stil I enjoyed it Still a great place for BBQ in its own way. Not many establishments left like this classic place atmosphere = 8 Customer service = 9 Wait staff = 8 Cleanliness = 8 Prices to product (per economy) = 8 Food = 8 I love this place been a Customer for many years. But my review is a honest one Thank you for great food

    Receipt for 1 pound of sliced beef brisket
    John C.

    The owner Debbie responded to my recent post in 5 minutes , and apologized for not responding to my private message. "I'm so sorry it was minimized and I couldn't see it and it just came back up. I'll mail it out today so sorry for the delay. " I did receive the promised gift certificates today. I wanted to acknowledge that she followed through publicly. Because of her response I adjusted my review to a "2" Thank you for following through. John

    Full rack of baby back ribs !
    Jay R.

    We had really good service, this place needs a facelift, however the food is still great. Prices are decent and atmosphere was good. We need to keep supporting our local gems.

    Onion blossom, side of bbq, salad, beef barley soup
    Mia H.

    Ordered a beef ribs dinner with baked potato, salad, added a soup and onion blossom appetizer thru Grub Hub. What did arrive was cold - was missing the beef ribs and baked potato. I even tipped extra.

    Beef brisket done right!
    Brenda R.

    An all time favorite! Nothing has changed since I was born. We have been coming here for 50 years. Very clean bathrooms. Large portions. Excellent wait staff. Barbecue done low and slow!!!

    Prime rib (king) $27.55 asked for medium rare but it's more like medium, flavor wise it's just ok
    Niki S.

    This place is like an old-time diner. There's nothing fancy about the food, their salad is just lettuce straight out the bag , and the portions are huge--definitely big enough to share a plate. Our group has come here a couple of times, with our most recent visit being for Friendsgiving. We noticed the "broasted chicken" on the menu and decided to give it a try not knowing what's broasted chicken. It is actually fried chicken using the pressure cook, master, It takes 20 minutes to prepare, so you have to order a little ahead of time. When it arrived, I had a wing, and it was pretty good! It had the crispiness of fried chicken, but the meat was also fall-off-the-bone tender from being pressure-cooked. Plus, it wasn't too salty or greasy. Normally, I enjoy their prime rib, but I'm cutting back on beef, so I skipped it this time. Our waiter, Andrew, was probably the best employee I've seen for a long time . He knew the menu well and explained everything clearly. For example, regular menu and the daily special menu .With such a big menu, his guidance really helped! Overall, if you're looking for delicious, unpretentious food, this is the place to go.

    Look closely and you'll see a pube in my silverware roll- I told the waitress about it . Shrugged it off like no big issue.

    Food seems microwaved, pubic hair in my silverware roll, waitress acted like finding that kinda hair is just another day

    Chicken & baby back ribs combo lunch . That bread. Yum

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    Thank you, John. We really hope to serve you again. Have a great day.

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    Thanks so much!! We can’t wait to serve you again!

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    I love that beef steak with mashed potatoes and gravy. It's so good with onions and cheese and mushrooms. It's very very very

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    Thank you so much, Kisha!

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    Ask the Community - Chris' & Pitt's

    Do you have kids options?

    Yes!!! We have an amazing kids menu!!!… Read more

    Does they serve wine?

    Yes. We have great wine!! And a terrific happy hour

    Recently I watched a police chase on youtube from 2015, I think, and the helicopter had to leave before it was settled. Did they get the guy who ran into the restaurant with a gun? I know this is silly but I was just wondering.

    Yes he took hostages. He was in there for about an hour. While he was letting some hostages out he started acting erratic. When SWAT had their opportunity they shot him once and went in and took him out. No hostages were hurt

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