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    Gunsmoke BBQ

    4.3 (229 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Pizza, Beer Bar
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Patrick W.

    Very friendly staff and a very well maintained and lovely decorated bbq restaurant. My order was the Korean Tacos and Pork Burnt Ends. My only minor gripe would be that each meal could be a bit more generous in portions or with an accompanying side for the prices, however all of the flavors were there! Definitely a good food option in town!

    10/18/25
    Heather K.

    GETTING HERE: Gunsmoke BBQ is located in the old Chili Hut location -RIP- in downtown Santa Paula. It's right near Anna's Cider just a few doors down. REVIEW: If you know me and see me Yelping, I am all about supporting small local businesses. And I had seen Gunsmoke BBQ on the Yelp for quite a while. I finally made it, but unfortunately my visit was not as I had hoped. First and foremost service was really great. I had called and placed my order via phone, and the girl was very helpful and answered all of my questions since I was a first timer. :-) I would have rounded up a STAR for service, but I looked at more of the photos here and what I picked up yesterday was absolutely ridiculous compared to what other people had received. I ordered the dirty fries with all of the spicy sauce on the side. But I was really disappointed, and I don't know if it was because the fact of not having the spicy sauce, but there was nothing else on the fries and they were dry. I had the incorrect expectation that they would have ranch and other sauces as advertised on it. The fact remains, I might give them another try and be more specific in my request in my future orders. I would highly recommend asking for the sauces on the side if you're not sure about the spice level. But they do have a really good barbecue sauce that I would definitely request. I'll be back soon one more time. Maybe.

    Candied bacon deviled eggs
    Devin B.

    Finally got a round to trying Gunsmoke Bbq for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. We got there a little after noon and we were the only customers the entire time we were there. Hostess/waitress was very friendly and welcoming. The owner was working the back with a helper. He was a very confident individual when it comes to his product, as far as saying the candied bacon deviled egg was the best we'd ever have or he would pay for them. The is not a traditional bbq place in the least and every thing we tried really emphasized the contrast of flavors, heat, sweet and salty. We split a Santa Paula dip, their version of a tritip sandwich with an Au Jus dip. The sandwich was pressed like a panini and was sneaky filling. The salad was a nice pair considering how filling a half a sandwich was. We also shared an order of the drunken fries with the sauces on the side since they were said to be very spicy. The fries were some of the best I've had, crispy crinkle fries for the win. Topped with bbq baked beans and a cheese sauce with the spicy sauces all mixed well. Is this the best bbq I've had no, but it's a really good space for some bbq inspired dishes with a blend of flavors that will entice the pallet.

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    Jonas A.

    The facility is gorgeous and the service was prompt and decent. We started with deviled eggs that were breaded, deep fried and had candied bacon. Some of the bacon pieces were great, others, not so much. The "next level" pastrami should be taken off the menu IMO. The meat was quite chewy. For something that takes 11 days to make, it was disappointing. The baguette bread (flattened, panini-style) is simply the wrong bread for pastrami. It was quite tough on the outside. A marble or Jewish rye would be the correct choice. The "flying kick" sauce really didn't bring anything to the party and the truffle mustard just tasted like mustard. My wife had the "Visonario"; basically a brisket sandwich with "Humbolt Fog cheese" (in the blue cheese family) and grilled onion. Similar to the pastrami sandwich, it didn't quite hit the mark. It needed a sauce (avaliable for more money!!!??!!), or additional seasoning. Again, the same bread didn't knock me out. 3.5 stars. Although I appreciate the effort to elevate BBQ beyond the predictable, one should simultaneously demonstrate that they have the underlying fundamentals nailed down. It may just be a case of ordering the wrong things on the menu, but I don't have a burning desire to go back.

    K Z.

    A true hidden gem in the city of Santa Paula. Their draft selection is top-tier, but the real star was the Asian-inspired dinosaur rib, it was absolutely impressive and packed with flavor. Paul and his team are friendly, attentive, and make you feel right at home. I'll definitely be back for more!

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    Steve P.

    This restaurant was an amazing experience. From the friendly welcome; menu explanation & suggestions by the chef/owner Paul. Host was kind & courteous; kept our drinks full. After a hard day the atmosphere was relaxing with the music & decor. Food was outstanding! Every flavor was well balanced & not overwhelming. I recommend this spot highly.

    Kielbasa Morsels $19.50 smoked/reverse seared kielbasa, "top tomato" sauce, "truffle mustard" sauce, "bala" sauce, black sesame seeds

    Stopped here on a whim after a round of golf and was absolutely blown away. We were greeted by the head chef immediately and he gave us a warm welcoming while giving us a bit of history on himself, his recipes and the restaurant. He is a food genius, combining flavors that you won't find anywhere else. His creativity with all the sauces is amazing, he even shared one of his favorite drink combinations which was a 50/50 mexican lager and IPA. Everything we ordered was 10/10. Service was 10/10, ambiance was 10/10. This is a place you NEED to try asap. Beautiful experience.

    Smoked Beet Salad with Smoked Chicken
    Brett T.

    We eat here often as everything is really good! Paul does an amazing job with all his creations and the portions are too big for most people to finish, not me as i can't stop till it is all gone. Highly recomend you try Gunsmoke BBQ if you haven't already. Just had Paul's latest creation, Smoked Beet Salad and added Smoked Chicken and it was a 10 for sure. It is big and my girlfriend took 1/2 her's to go.

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    Hello are the sauces in menu available for lunch and dinner or made to order ? It be nice to try like a "sauce flight" of what you have I loved the hummus ! I was offered ranch when also told pear sauce not available so wondering thanks

    My understanding is that the sauces are made onsite, in advance and are usually available when ordered. I would guess they may not have had a specific ingredient available when you ordered the pear sauce.

    Ok what days and hours do they open in i have gone by and for a while looked like open but was actually closed so i just go to Rabalais , also how many people can be accommodated back patio? Heaters ? and do they serve any cocktails?

    Monday through Thursday 11 AM to 8 PM. Friday through Sunday 11 AM to 10 PM

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