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!!

Excellent smoked food…read more We went for lunch on a weekday and they did not have a wide selection of meats available. They did have ribs and chicken and that is what we ordered. Wow. Soooooo good. Can't say enough about the flavor and smokiness of ribs and chicken. May want to call ahead to see what they have available. Parking is a bit of a chore and you will have to find residential parking surrounding the restaurant. They have very limited seating available. On the weekends there is a line for the food.

I came by this location today. I heard so much about it and I was excited to try it. Now mind you,…read moreI had just left Winco and purchased two slabs of ribs one for 16 and the other for 17. There was no one in the establishment, but hey it was a bit early, but it was lunch time. When I saw the prices, I was shocked $47.00 for ribs, I ran my happy ass up out of there quickly. That was for one meal I am thinking that the food, was good, but the price was certainly not for me.

great food always fresh and they give you a lot. The greens…read moreare fire, Mac and cheese is great, have to get there early so they don't run out. Friendly service and always clean.

So i am a bit confused about the photos here, because there is an actual restaurant looking place,…read moresome little cart and a food truck. Hopefully they are all related. My review is based on the food truck. It was my son's birthday. He was allowed to chose anything he wanted for dinner. Any price point... anything. Well i had seen this on Instagram and shared it with him two weeks prior. At first he wanted to go to Nobu or there were a few other high end options, but that is not his style honestly. Luckily, he remembered the post that I shared. He wanted to go here. Well, buckle up kids, we are going on a field trip! We left work/schools early and took a drive to Compton. When our navigation said we had arrived it suggested we park in the lot across from the library. Ok. There directly in front of the library was the food truck. There was a small line, so that was ideal. Not a long wait. My other smaller human and i went to wash their hands in the library. When i came out he had ordered the hungry man or something. It was more than enough for us. The oxtail was good. The ribs were good. The chicken was good. The cornbread was yummy. Just not over the moon for the greens... and i loooove collard greens. But that's ok. We went for the meats. They were out of the dinosaur ribs, so maybe if we go early enough next time, we can try those. We took it across the street to the park and ate and that was enough time for the small one to also play to get energy out before we headed home. The drive home was long, now that rush hour traffic had started. But none of us complained, because the meal was worth it.

I didn't have the experience I expected to have with Gus'. It came so highly reviewed online and by…read morefriends so maybe I came on an off day. But the food seemed very "regular" and I missed out on the hype of the big portions and "worth the price" flavors. There were many menu options and kind service but I wish I could say more about the food. I got the Submarine and really expected much more reading the description. The quality was very much like the sandwiches that you can get in the fridge in the lunch room. I would like to go back for a more "meatier" sandwich but I'm worried for a back to back bad experience. I'll give it another try and hope for redemption

The best steak sandwiches around. Chicken sandwiches are bomb too, get the Chile torreado for an…read moreextra kick.

Just had one of the worst customer service experiences I've had in a while. I stopped by on my way…read morehome because I was craving BBQ. I've been here a few times before, mainly for the sides, but after this experience I honestly don't know if I'll return. I ordered a lunch chicken plate and was never told it would take over 40 minutes. Had I known, I either wouldn't have ordered or would have asked for a refund much sooner. Meanwhile, customer after customer who ordered after me received their food before I did. When I finally got my order, there was no apology or acknowledgment of the delay. I asked if there was anything they could do for the inconvenience, and the only thing offered was a free slushy. I don't even drink soda. A side dish or something more thoughtful would have made more sense. To make matters worse, when I got home, the chicken portion was very small and the two sides were tiny about the size of dressing cups. It's disappointing because I actually do like their flavors, but good food only goes so far when the customer service experience is this poor.

The staff is extremely kind and helpful --going above and beyond‼…read moreAnd the food is always fresh and on point!!

Thank you for my to-go order with a smile Amber and Landen!!!…read more My Rib Tips although tasty, I was not expecting bone in my ribs, not so meaty but tasty and the Mac n cheese and banana pudding - delish !!!! I will be back to try something else off the menu!

I visited Hambone's on September 23, 2026, and the place was completely empty. After our…read moreexperience, I understood why. We ordered the platter for two, a three-piece meat plate, and the fried catfish. Unfortunately, the service was horrible from the start. We literally had to get up and knock on the window just to get someone's attention, while the employees were sitting there on their phones. Not once were we checked on, asked if everything was okay, offered drink refills, or even asked how our food was. Unfortunately, the food was even more disappointing. The BBQ was absolutely horrible. It honestly tasted like the meat had been sitting for days and was simply reheated. To make matters worse, the food wasn't even hot when it was served. The platter for two was especially disappointing because the portions appeared to be nearly the same as the one-person plate, just placed on a larger plate to make it look like more food. The fried catfish came with two pieces of fish and two sides. Because the BBQ was so bad, I ended up sharing the catfish instead. We spent over $100, and for that price, I expected significantly better food and service. This experience completely took away my BBQ craving rather than satisfying it. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend Hambone's, and I personally will not be returning.

I will miss this place. Just found out today (9/2/2026) that they closed about 2 months ago…read moreunofficially but officially picked up by news channels today. a sad day indeed Thank you for 75 years of food and service. Not many restaurants survive that long. I'll miss the kitschy exterior, charred beef ribs and spaghetti. Thank goodness Downey location is still open, will have to try it.

I was leaving a Meeting at the Hollywood Sports Park!!!…read more It was Dinner Time!!! So we headed to Chris and Pitt's !!! We Rolled in with a Party of 20 people!! We were Seated at our own Private Room!!! Place Was Clean but Dated !!! Our Waitress was a little Overwhelmed but she Worked Hard and Got everyone their Order!!!! I had 2 Beef Ribs Half A Rack Of Baby Back Ribs Half A Brisket 1/4 Chicken French Fries And Chicken And Rice Soup!!! Food was Old School and Delicious!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I Keep My Pimp Hand Strong!!! Number 34 of 50 of the Most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025 !!!

I was born in Whittier and raised in that area in the 60's, 70's and left there in 82 and moved to…read moreVentura County and been here ever since. This has always been one of my favorite places to go growing up down there and was a treat to hen we did go. I still make the 2hr trek from Ventura and go here once in awhile. After I heard they closed the Bellflower location I made it a point on 9/5/2026 to the Downey location. It was packed and they had a wait which I (Myself) was happy to see, I waited about 10 or 15 minutes and ordered the baby back ribs - Hawaiian style along with the Hawaiian style chicken with a salad, BBQ beans, and bread. It did not disappoint! 5 for me! Keep in mind this location is one of the original if not thee 1st one to open. It has a ambiance feeling when in there = Landmark. Chris & Pitts' Downey location has been operating since 1949, the year the chain was founded. All available records point to the Downey restaurant being one of the original early locations that remained open continuously while other branches closed over the decades. What a Gem! I almost forgot, the service was excellent too.

Don't waste your time, money and effort. This place is the "pits"! You coming for food? It's…read morehorrible. Like some ambiance? This is absolutely nasty and stinky. Had the mixed ribs special and brisket with coleslaw, mashed potatoes and baked beans. Ribs were slathered in their lame sauce and minimal meat due to overcooked ribs. Worse yet - the brisket was totally swimming in this ridiculous house sauce. Who does that? No - not in TX we don't. I managed to find a piece of the brisket without the sauce and it was tasteless! Now we know why the swim... Beans very average, mashed potatoes bland and weak gravy, coleslaw was ok. Not recommended and suggest taking your business elsewhere. Service is average.

101 sandwich: The only option that was well rounded to have carbs, protein, and veggies. Got to…read moregive them credit, they do pack the sandwich to have more protein and veggies. I wished they had a crispier sandwich like baguette. It would taste so good! 1/2 lb brisket comes with a side bread: This really does cut like butter, they gave me the standard plastic knife and I really did cut through the meat in one motion. Next time I really do want to try their rice bowl meal. This was worth to get and share between two people.

Ever since changed of ownership its been a bad experience for us…read more Plus they charge you for bbq sauce now. You would think afyer spending $50 you can at least get bbq sauce without being charged.

Tony's Barbeque in Artesia is one of many locations/franchises of the larger Tony's, specializing…read morein authentic Filipino-style grilled meats. My wife, her mom, and I stopped in for a weekday lunch at the Artesia location. We found the service to be friendly and prompt, and the food (portion and taste) to be great. This visit was a direct result of Yelp reviews, specifically for the pork barbeque sticks that have gotten such great feedback. They were great, but for me, there was a dish that was far, far superior. It's a fast food set-up, with space behind glass for a point-point type of set-up. However, all the food is made fresh and it makes a huge difference. We waited in line for a bit, looking at the menu on the above monitor. It's small, with most of the items being combos. Once we placed and paid for the order, found seats and waited for the food to be brought out. I was warned that the third dish ordered would take a while, but was super glad that I still ordered it. Drinks are in cans and they will provide ice in a cup if requested. There is also a self-serve ice water dispenser. They do push their Java rice (which I don't like), but they have good and simple white rice as well (no garlic rice though). A decent egg drop soup is provided as well, which came out first. Then it was the 3 Pcs Pork ("marinated pork on skewers char-grilled to perfection" for $16.95). In addition to the rice and soup, it came with a small container of finely julienned green papaya achara. In this case, I think the picture taken does do the food justice. They used nice cuts of pork butt, not too grisly but still containing fat. Both my wife and her mom really liked it, saying it was very good and definitely worth the price. My wife especially liked that they used a thin flavored soy sauce as the marinade/basting liquid, instead of a banana ketchup sauce which she does not like. My mother-in-law was happy that the pork shoulder contained a bit of fat...definitely 'Lola approved'. We also got the Pansit Bihon & Canton mix ($16.95), which we all liked. It had been mixed fresh and served piping hot. Sometimes one gets used to buffet steam table pansit so much, that they forget how good freshly made pansit tastes like. I saw something on the menu that I've only seen at a couple of other Filipino restaurants: grilled tuna collar $17.95 (inihaw na panga). My goal was to go over to the nearby Hawaiian mixed plate restaurant and get a beef rib plate to go for later, if my tuna plate disappointed. It did not. The first time I had this dish was at Noypitz, and have tried it many other places as well. This was the best, with the largest piece of tuna collar, cut into four pieces for easier and more consistent grilling. Some places don't do this: for better presentation they keep the collar whole, but then a lot of the hidden meat is raw...and this dark meat around the jaw is not good raw. This place did not have that problem, and the marinade (same as used for the pork bbq) had gotten into the crevices. Some extra marinade was given as well. Most of the dish was bone, but there were plenty of meat crevices if one looks hard enough, and it was still so moist. I really loved this dish, and there was still enough to bring home. I asked the host about how they source the fish, and he seemed very proud of it. I told him about my experiences around getting inconsistent size and cooking result, and he assured me that it would be the same for any future visits. I guess what else could he say...but I appreciated the enthusiasm. Was a bit difficult to ascertain the correct history of Tony's Barbeque and will correct this as needed. Google is telling me this location opened in March 2024, but I see that my Yelp friend Ken C. did a review in 2023, so thinking that's a bit off (first review was in Sept 2023). The original location started in 2008, with locations in places like West Covina and Alhambra. What I read was that many of these original locations later rebranded, serving similar foods but no longer being a franchisee. Examples: In Carson, it was rebranded as Fiesta Barbeque and Bibingka and in Alhambra, E&J Pinoy Barbecue and Bibingka. The one in Anaheim opened in late 2023 (around the same time as this location it looks like).

The first Tony's I visited was the Anaheim store. At the time I didn't realize that there were…read moremultiple locations. When I saw that the menu was slightly different at each one, I knew I had to come to the Artesia restaurant specifically for the ube bibingka! The Artesia store is in a rather large shopping center that has LOTS of eateries as well as a 99 Ranch Market, so parking during peak hours and weekends can become quite the hunt. The interior decor and set up is very similar in both locations. This one is also very clean and seating is spaced comfortably. Orders are placed at the counter and your food is brought to your table when it's ready. Exclusive to the Artesia location's menu are 3 different kinds of pansit, so of course I had to try the pansit bihon as well as a chicken inasal plate. For dessert I had to try the 2 varieties if bibingka that were not available in Anaheim: ube and Macapuno. My foodie friend ordered the chicken skewers plate and an original bibingka. Everything was SO good!!! My chicken inasal plate came with 2 portions of leg & thigh, java rice, a small sampling of papaya salad, and a cup of egg drop soup. Whatever they marinate the chicken in made the meat SO tender and flavorful. The pansit bihon filled an entire to go container! The glass noodles were light (compared to egg noodles) and the whole dish was seasoned perfectly. Even with sharing the pansit with my friend, I still ended up taking more than half home with me. Same for the bibingkas. I ended up sharing the bibingkas with my son later that evening. The ube one is a must try for ube lovers. The macapuno one had a generous amount of coconut "strings" in it. Both were the perfect combination of creamy, light, yet decadent and very addictive. Service was friendly and efficient. Food is made fresh when ordered and came out fairly quickly. (bibingkas are made in fresh batches throughout the day). It's safe to say that I am now a huge fan of Tony's Barbecue. I took a little looksie at the menu for their West Covina location and I spotted some things I wanna try there as well. Stay tuned for a review for them soon :)