The food was great, but what really stood out to me was the service. Our server, Trevor, was…read moreincredibly attentive and friendly from the moment we arrived until we left. What I appreciated most was the balance. The service never felt overbearing, so we could relax, enjoy our dinner, and have our own space, while still feeling completely taken care of. Trevor was especially good at anticipating what we might need and checking in at just the right moments, often noticing something before we even had to ask. Everyone we encountered throughout the evening was pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the entire experience feel effortless. I left genuinely impressed with the level of service and will definitely be back. Trevor and the rest of the team made an already great dinner that much better.

I grew up in Hollywood, but I had no idea that some of the best barbecue has been happening a few…read moreblocks down in Fairfax for the last 15 years. Luckily, my younger brother turned me on to Bludso's recently and we just finished a family lunch there. Since they only serve their sandwiches on weekdays, we opted for Fried Okra, "2 Meats 2 Sides"(chicken and brisket), two sandwich buns. At the suggestion of our server, Beto, we added an extra quarter pound of sliced brisket. Beto really knows what he's doing... and because of him it was a perfectly satisfying amount of food for the three of us. He definitely went above and beyond. We're looking forward to heading there on one of the next weekdays our teenager has off to try their sandwiches.

My first time here and definitely not my last. A table of 4 and we shared fried pickles, fried…read moreokra and HOE cake (because you are what you eat. ) Fried pickles had a kick! Perfectly battered but definitely needed the ranch to tame it a little. Pickles came with a spicy dip but I used the ranch instead. Fried okra was delicious. Little okra nuggets battered and fried. That came with a side of ranch. Hoe cake was phenomenal. I'm not even a corn bread lover I just loved the name of the dish! Cooked just right. Not to dry and not mushy. The edges had a nice browned edge. The hot honey and bacon bits elevated it to the next level! Definitely recommend. Order as soon as you sit down because it does take 20 minutes to come out. We had the wonderful and sweet owner Cherie serving us. She made us feel like old friends and took excellent care of us. The fresh brewed mango iced tea was amazing. I could drink a gallon. It's not sweetened but it has a perfect touch of mango. I ordered the tri-tip sliders with French fries. Tri-tip was cooked just riiiiiiight and so tender. The little slider comes with a choice of sweet slaw or wasabi slaw. I assumed the default would be sweet slaw but Cherie always serves wasabi slaw. I was a little scared but just like Cherie said, it's not hot, just flavorful. I didn't even try any bbq sauce because the slider was delicious as it was. I tried a little bourbon sauce and California sauce. I loved the California sauce. I think there 5 sauces total on the table. It is located in downtown Newhall. It is "on" Main Street. There is free street parking but it was all full. Luckily less than a block away is a free parking lot. Not so great for ADA parking. I don't remember seeing ADA parking on Main. The restaurant/bar is beautiful. The tables and decor definitely gave me a southern bbq vibe. When you first walk in is table seating and the bar. The bar is the length of the dining area. There is another room which is where they have live music. There's about 8 or so tables outside on the patio. Even the bathroom was nice with a changing table, disposable pad covers and diapers! I will definitely be back! It will take 100s of trips to try everything on the menu. There is something for everyone, bbq meats, hamburgers, salads, sliders, fried chicken and even impossible burger.

Food needs A LOTTA help. The BBQ just isn't good. St Loius ribs were dry and tasted at least a day…read moreold. I've eaten a ton of BBQ in TX, KC, and even LA. This is a 2 at beat. Also, I've been here 3 times and tried something different each time. Each tome was a disappointment.

Absolutely amazing. Stopped by randomly after seeing a show nearby…read more Food, atmosphere, and service (Drew) were all outstanding. Would literally make the trip from San Diego just to come here again. Well done.

Made a reservation online using open table. It was very simple and easy to navigate. Called the…read morerestaurant on the day of the reservation stating we were running 15 min behind and that our number has decreased by 2. Not an issue, got thanked for the update. It wasnt that busy at the time of our arrival. There were a lot of tables and the noise level was quiet. The host was nice and sat us not too long after we arrived. The table that we got sat at was extremely wobbly. My father-in-law noticed another table had napkins placed underneath to stabilize so he did the same to our table and it worked. Tara took our order and brought out the drinks. The food was 90% great! The 10% that fell short was a combination of things. 1) menu online and the physical menu said corn bread (which we were told no longer serves them). If its no longer available, update the menu because we were excited to try the corn bread. 2) a bbq place with no wet naps, that is really weird. However, they did bring me a stack of paper towels that were wet as if they were wet naps. 3) only 1 steak knife was provided in the platters. It was hard for a party of 6 to cut up meat with only 1 steak knife. 4) one of the sides came out cold, and hard. I bit into a macaroni and it felt raw because of how hard it was! I even dropped the macaroni on the plate and it rang! We brought it to the servers attention and we were able to get a fresh one free of charge. We loved the short ribs and the tomahawk steak! They were delicious. Baked potato as a side item was very large! During the whole time we were eating, no one came by to check on us, refills were not provided until after we were done eating. We never got one of the drinks that Tara wrote down and it showed up on the check. I was trying to get a staff members attention, and my hand was raised up, and there were hosts that saw my hand raised, but did nothing. There were other servers and runners that saw it too. Took a while for us to get any help. We eventually flagged down our server after what felt like 5 minutes. We brought the charge to our servers attention, and they corrected that too. Overall, the table service could have been a lot better, fix broken tables, and I suggest you bring your own wet naps or baby wipes because they dont supply any.

** FAVE MOIST BRISKET in LA ** Nobody does it better (unless…read moreyou are in Texas). No frills. Great food. Order. Find a seat at a table or the bar. When your name is called, grab your tray of deliciousness and some utensils. We had the moist brisket which came with pickles, sliced onions, jalapeños, slices of white bread. Red potato salad side complimented it. Also added a moist brisket sando because you can't get enough brisket!!! There are two sauces on the tables. One is bbq sauce; the other is a honey mustard sauce. I LOVE MOIST BRISKET!!!!!!!!!

We visited on a Saturday around 2-3 PM and waited about 15 minutes in line, plus another 15-20…read moreminutes for our food. Luckily, seating opened up pretty quickly! The food was AMAZING! The brisket and pork belly burnt ends were both 10/10, and the sausage was a solid 9/10. The mac and cheese was to die for, and the potato salad and coleslaw were delicious. We also had hazy IPAs, which were 10/10! It was a little pricey, about $130 for two people excluding drinks, but we definitely overordered since it was our first time and we weren't familiar with the portions. My only complaint was that our order was mistakenly packaged as takeout, even though we planned to dine in. Everything came in containers instead of trays, which made sharing and eating a little awkward. We had to ask for an extra tray and didn't realize cardboard trays were available until later. I was literally eating off one of the container lids because I didn't know where else to put my food, lol! Other than that, great food, music, and atmosphere! Parking was easy to find behind the restaurant and cost around $2-$3. Would definitely come back!

I am so bummed out that they have permanently closed down this location…read more Another great eatery gone!! Support your Local Eateries, share them and let others know of the hidden gems they may be driving by and not checking out or the spots they didn't know existed!!!! RIP S&F Social Eatery

I have been dying to try this place for a while, but could never convince my husband to take me. As…read moreluck would have it, we went to a concert over the weekend and decided to find food somewhere between the venue and our house on our way back home. The food did NOT disappoint!! The dining room was pretty empty but I was eyeballing the patio section (cuz I WILL be coming back)! I didn't realize it was counter ordering, (which sometimes gives me a sense of pressure cuz I like to take my time reviewing every item on the menu first), but luckily there were folks in front of us and nobody behind us (so I had a little time). I ordered the brisket grilled cheese and waffle fries, while my husband had the Nashville hot chicken fries. They had a BOGO deal on beer (he approved of the Mexican Lager) and I had the strawberry lemonade. Everything was amazing and the workers were really nice. We'll be back!!

Smokehouse BBQ opened on Monday September 9th in Water Garden next to Mrs. Winston. It shares the…read morespace with my new favorite lunch spot BIG Fish. I am not a big meat/BBQ person but I had ordered quite a few items on the menu to take home for dinner and they were very well received by my boys at home. I have also tried the Grilled Chopped Chicken Salad, which is pretty huge, satisfying, and full of goodies (though I am not a huge fan of salad dressing generally and did not use the dressing so I express no opinion on the sauce). The rice crispy treat was pretty great as well, the chocolates were amazing. The brussels slaw, mac & cheese and beans were all pretty good as well. My son's favorite meat is the pulled pork, following by the tri-tip. My husband likes the ribs and chicken. I thought the hot links were pretty good but may be a bit too spicy for my boys. The BBQ sauces are very good and not overly sweet. They even have the beyond burger/vegetarian/vegan options. Not only the food is tasty, I find them to be of high quality and good value for Santa Monica standard. Will add it to one of my regular places to bring dinner home.

What an excellent BBQ restaurant! The food is delicious. Every time I come here, it is ecstasy in…read morethe highest degree. This restaurant always gives me hope after a long day at work.

Delicious spot for Filipino bbq in Los Angeles. This is a small space but plenty of seating. The…read morefood was delicious. Everything we ordered was full of flavor. We wished we came with more people so we could've tried more of the menu. We ordered the coconut beef adobo, Gouda Mac and cheese, and the ribs. The coconut beef is one of my favorite but the taste is really strong so it's not for everyone. The Mac and cheese was how I want mines to be as an adult. The ribs were full of flavor with each bite. We also ordered the ube flan for dessert and highly recommend it. It's sweet but the ube flavoring gives it a little oomph. Service is super friendly. Parking was easy. We parked for free on the streets. Def will be back.

(5) Link : https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLSsoy94/…read more The Park's Finest brings together bold Filipino flavors and delicious American barbecue in the most satisfying way. The meats are smoky, tender, and packed with flavor, while the coconut beef adds a rich, comforting touch. Their cornbread bibingka is a standout, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The welcoming atmosphere makes it a wonderful spot to gather with family and friends. A true neighborhood gem serving hearty food with heart, character, and unforgettable flavor in every delicious bite!

First, the meat was super juicy and DELICIOUS. Loved the drink "Duck around and Find out" (Which…read moreentertained the kids) and the drink tasted good. We got the the "All the smoke" family platter and it was perfect. MALIKA made our first time here great and we know we will definitely come back! RECCOMEND THIS PLACE!

food was amazing , great service, solid ambiance. BBQ was smoky and flavourful, specially loved…read moretheir bbq brisket.

We came back to here a second time as the manager offered us a discount due to an issue with our…read morefirst visit. Appreciate that and coming back was a good deal. We had brisket, tri-tip, Mac and Cheese, and potatoe salad and all were good. The only issue was the house made sodas. Too much carbonation and not enough syrup. Thanks

Been reluctant to return to Maple Block because I remembered when we stopped by a few years ago,…read morethe food was not as good, especially the smoke chicken. BF wanted to take advantage of Dine LA deal this time around, so we stopped for early dinner on a Saturday. We both had the brisket and spareribs, they were great! Good portion of sides and loved the cornbread that came with. Great value! BF changed his ranking again, and put the Brisket on top of his list. Service was good too.

First time! I was craving Texas bbq! The food was amazing. I don't even know what to say. I feel…read moreuplifted. The bbq did all the talking. The sides and the sweet teas hit the spot. The food and the vibes here are blessed.

We rolled into Memes BBQ on a mission: ribs, brisket, and zero regrets. Ordered the beef ribs combo…read morewith mac and cheese plus a bonus side of brisket because self-control is for weekdays!!! Lol The ribs were smoky enough to make you question if you accidentally ate a campfire (in a good way). The brisket passed the legendary "fold test," meaning it bent like a yoga instructor but didn't fall apart, basically peak brisket behavior!!! Translation: ridiculously good!! Crissy and the owner both checked in on us like BBQ guardian angels, super friendly and making sure we were living our best meat-filled lives. Parking, though.... that's where the real survival game begins. We lucked out with a spot right in front, but otherwise you might be circling the block like a vulture waiting for someone to leave. Totally worth it, but maybe stretch your legs first and prep for a brisket walk.