Haven't been in awhile, service and food is usually good. This time I tried the rib tips and fries with BBQ sauce on the side, it was ok, wish there was a lil more meat on it. And we also got tri-tip, greens and corn bread and was good, hit the spot.b parking is always available so that's lovely and it wasn't busy, only 2 other tables. read more

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I'm giving this place a 1-star rating, and if there were an option for zero, I would have chosen that. I initially ordered food to take home, but after seeing the terrible traffic on the 91 Freeway, we decided to eat inside the restaurant instead. I informed the cashier of our change in plans, and she acknowledged it. Once we were seated, we asked for utensils and plates for two. After three different staff members came out, the third one finally told us that they couldn't provide any utensils, plates, or napkins for us to eat our food. This policy is absolutely ridiculous--especially considering we had already purchased the food from them! I should not have to beg for something so basic! And just to add, the place was empty. We came to support a small business, but we will definitely not be returning. read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

What an amazing group to cater for us. The food was perfect and the entire crew was accommodating. Thank you for your great job from this Yelper! I spoke with the tribe and your menu was certainly appreciated by all from LBS Financial CU. read more

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Terrible customer service The waiters just roll their eyes they don't acknowledge the customer. They see the customer and then won't say no hi hello will be with you in a second. Yes very rude individuals read more

Why am I just now discovering Hambones when I've been in Bellflower for over 7 years? Shame on me bc this is by far the best bbq ever ever ever! And the best catfish! And the best lemonades. And don't get me started on the peach cobbler w ice cream! read more

I wanted BBQ so l decided on #hambones it was yummy a great size potions for the price. Maggie my server was very attentive also nice. The rest has a cool vibe love the decor. Will definitely recommend and return soon... read more

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Solid spot to get some BBQ! My girl and I went here for lunch on a random Tuesday. The ambiance looks like typical BBQ pit stop with decoration of meat and cuts. The service is awesome; Our server always checked us consistently.. granted we're the only customers during that time, but we appreciate that gesture. My girl and I shared to one of their combo meals of 3 meats and 2 sides. We chose baby back ribs, tri-tip and pulled pork. Every meats are delicious especially their pulled pork. The sauce what makes it superb and flavorful. The tri-tip is a little rubbery, but still tasty nonetheless. Their machcheese is the bomb and their beans combines with it have its kick. Overall, its pretty solid.. no complains here :) read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

Stopped into this place last night with a friend. Waitress took our order and got our drinks out within 10 minutes. A little long to bring a few drinks but no biggy. After we ordered, we waited 35 minutes. Nobody checked on us or refilled my iced t or anything. The only other folks in the place had to actually go into the kitchen to ask for their check because service was non existent. The server and another young man were in the back talking and hanging out and completely neglecting the customers. After waiting another 5-10 minutes, I asked the only other customers if their food was good and they gave me the ehh so/so look. We then proceeded to put $6 on the table for drinks and walked out. Im not going to be ignored for 50 minutes for average bbq. These kids need to start caring about their job and learn about customer service. read more

Mac n cheese might be a hit and miss but the food never disappoints with or without sauce the protein always hit tri tip my be tuff but don't let that bother w read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

We were suppose to be at the comedy show next door and didn't realize it got canceled but I'm glad it did because we got to meet the owner of this amazing place. Started a cool conversation and it lead to him giving us a free sample and oh my lord these are the best ribs I've ever tried. Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

The food was pretty good, really REALLY rich. Got a lunch plate, and links and rib tips, w/ sides. Didn't get a pic of the links rib tips just the lunch plate. When during lunch time nothing going on at all. Placed my order minimal wait time. The actual restaurant side had an odd smell, the takeout side has no smell. Little on the pricey side, but the portions are pretty good. When I went the cashier told me they were out of Togo utensils and all they had was knifes and napkins. Might go again. read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

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DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Mac n cheese is over cooked and mush it has absolutely no seasoning not even black pepper and the little bit of cheese that it has is mostly separated from the overcooked noodles. The barbecue beans are nothing but bushes baked beans that they don't even doctor up‍. The greens are even worse than the Mac cause they're water down with again absolutely no seasoning. Glory greens has more seasoning than their greens. The cornbread is Nasty as well and not sweet AT ALL but very very dry and flavorless. Have your drink on standby immediately after eating a piece of cornbread. The only thing that was edible was the baby back ribs "kinda" the potatoes salad and the peach cobbler oh and the tropical punch koolaid the ribs taste like the were bake and not grilled read more

We were nextdoor at the Holland International (Dutch) Market and saw Hambone's BBQ. Since my wife is from Tennessee and enjoys great BBQ, we had to stop there for dinner. I should have known when they let us sample their wonderful Sweet Tea that we were in for something good coming to our table. We couldn't believe how large our side of fried okra was! The BBQ sauce on our plate of smoke beef ribs was yummy. I usually ask for extra butter when served cornbread, but I didn't need it this time since the cornbread already was flavorful with built-in butter and honey. My wife enjoyed her tasty greens and I relished my side of black eyed peas. We didn't have room for dessert today, but when we come back again we'll order a little less food so we could try their cobbler or banana pudding. Andi was our terrific waitress, but 3 cheers to the chef for making our meal a delicious experience!!! read more

Hambone's is a gift from the BBQ Gods. I love the smoke flavor, tender meats, delicious sauces, and savory sides. Some restaurants lack on the side options, but Hambone's isn't one of them. Their 5 St. Louis Rib Plate with 2 sides and cornbread is the best value and will leave you craving more. read more

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I visited this restaurant as a paying customer and was very disappointed by the way I was treated by one of the employees. During our interaction, she was rude and even raised her voice at me, which I found very unprofessional and disrespectful. understand that everyone can have a bad day, and perhaps she was having a difficult moment. However, that does not justify treating customers in that manner. As someone who came to support the business, I expected to be treated with basic courtesy and respect. 1 am leaving this review in the hope that management will address this issue and ensure that customers are treated professionally in the future. read more

Great food and music. Prices are decent. I live great soul food. Lots of choices and friendly for family fun and children.

This place is BOMB! Discovered during the pandemic and now my go to bbq spot. Everything is good from sides to entire family meals! The employees are always so kind and food is always served hot. It does take a while sometimes, but it's fresh bbq and worth the wait! read more

Worse experience ever! Greens no seasoning,tastes like it's water based with no flavor. Baked beans are gross,never again will I be back. Southern food is not supposed to be like this. I expected more,the corn bread was dry,not sweet. Potato salad and Mac n cheese had no seasoning at all. PLEASE DO NOT LET THIS PLACE GET YOU FOR YOUR MONEY. read more

Great food, but the service is always hit and miss. Not bad service but just nothing to ride home about read more

SOLID BBQ restaurant in downtown Bellflower. This is my second day in a row, so.... yeah! I had the pulled pork and a side of garlic mashed potatoes day 1, and mac & cheese day 2. Pulled pork is phenomenal. And quite frankly, that Tangy sauce is some of the best I've ever had. The mashed potatoes were outstanding, but the mac & cheese disappointed as it was dry, not creamy. Service was good and all in all, the BBQ here is top notch. Go here. read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

I got the 3 meat combo that comes with 2 sides. I ordered 1/2 hour before closing, and my food still arrived warm and perfectly packaged. BBQ sauce was perfect combo of tangy & sweet. All the meats were tender and mashed potatoes were good. The only thing I didn't care for was the Mac n Cheese. It was a little dry for my liking but, I did order just before closing so I may have had what was left. Great little bbq spot, will definitely try again! read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

Got a to go order on the way home! Meat was so/so, catfish was delicious. All the sides were great. Definitely wouldn't be my first choice of barbecue food specially when all the barbecue was not that great. We had got a meat plate that had ribs, hot links in the Brisket! Mac & cheese was great yams are good read more

Restaurant Review: HAMBONE BBQ SMOKEHOUSE Location: 9827 Belmont St., Bellflower, CA 90706 Visit Date & Time: June 7, 2025, at 1:06 PM Order: Two (2) Soul Bowls - Total Cost: $39.78 I've been a loyal supporter of Hambone BBQ Smokehouse for over a decade--back when Soul Bowls were just $8 and you were still deciding which portraits to hang on the walls. That history makes this experience especially disappointing. On my recent visit, I picked up two Soul Bowls and drove back to Gardena. Upon opening the containers, I was shocked and frustrated to find a shockingly small portion of Tri-Tip. It was so minimal I couldn't even taste it. For nearly $20 per bowl, what I received was essentially baked beans, mac and cheese, and what felt like a trace of meat. The portion size was not only underwhelming--it was disheartening. I expected better care and consistency, especially from a place I've supported for years. Had it not been for the traffic on the 91 Freeway, I would have returned immediately to request a refund. To the owners: I'm voicing this disappointment out of respect and history. I've watched your business grow and rooted for your success, but experiences like this hurt your reputation. Please make sure the quality and portions match the price and loyalty you've built over the years. read more

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Giving this place 1 star for being not about cust service at all! Food takes forever when I need to pick up my order to go and the owner is rude af. If you want a place that treats clients good with respect and doesn't fight with customers then go somewhere else. Owner was willing to fight a customer for no reason. Do not recommend. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for my favorite BBQ spot yet! Hambones never disappoints. I order a platter 100% of the time because I know I can trust the food to be amazing and enough to feed my whole family. My go-to is the three or four meat platter--baby back ribs, chicken, and brisket. The meat is always tender, flavorful, and perfect with their mild sauce (plus I always ask for extra sauce because it's just that good). The sides are absolutely bomb. My personal lineup is mac & cheese, yams, greens, and an extra large order of barbecue beans. Every bite is seasoned just right and feels like true comfort food. Hambones is my #1 BBQ spot hands down. Consistent, delicious, and worth every single bite. read more

Chefs Kiss to Chef Keenan! Food is always amazing. The brisket is tender and the macaroni is southern.

Beyond disappointed in this spot. I ordered online and they messed up my order. Asked for sauce on my food and they didn't provide any not even on the side. The food could have used it since it was bland and dry. The workers didn't even seem to care. Had customers waiting for quite awhile. Get a bottled soda too since the one from their machine is flat. read more

Absolutely delicious! Ribs beef and Baby Back Chicken were cooked to perfection. The sauce was just right.. Not to harsh with that over run hickory flavor. The meat was not over seasoned and extremely tasty and tender, and oh the greens were just down home good. German Chocolate Cake was to die for. Homemade moist and just good...! If you havent been to Hambones put on your list for real BBQ and fixin's. You will be more than glad you did and completely satisfied. Thank you to the courteous staff... we traveled from Perris Ca turns out, Hambones BBQ was well worth the trip....and yes we will be back...for sho! read more

I've given these people chance after chance I'm just leaving the restaurant from trying to pick up a order. I placed yesterday afternoon. I stood in a long line for 45 minutes. They did not have my food. They cannot find my order. They were very rude. very dismissive very unprofessional as I stood there trying to be patient they had to go and do my order all over again. The manager refused to give me an extra sauce for my inconvenience this is the third time they messed up my order. There were also a time when I came up here to get potato salad and baked beans they forgot to put in my order for the Fourth of July and my potato salad tasted like someone had used dish liquid in it. I was trying to support a black owned business, but they are horrible. They are horrible to their customers. read more

First time here! I ordered 2 brisket and 1 chicken taco on a tuesday and the price of each was $2 so it was a great deal!! I gotta say their mild and tangy BBQ sauce was one of the best i've had personally. Would definitely be back here! I gotta be honest tho service was not the best in regards to the super long wait, not answering the phone to allow ordering ahead, i'm pretty patient when it comes to waiting but our wait was a bit overboard! But I gotta give some grace because there was only one cashier up in the front doing it all! Ambiance is nice got a nice spacious indoor seating area and for parking there's a front and back area to park! Will be back for the tuesday taco deals & a nice BBQ meal! read more

Hambone's BBQ Smokehouse - taco tuesday ($2 each) ordered 2 brisket & 1 chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Bellflower, California

One of my most favorite places to eat In Bellflower! There were plenty of parking spots. We were seated right away and menus were given. Water came right away. I got my usual 5 baby back ribs, 2 sides, and cornbread. My friend got the same. The food was delicious and we were both happy! The place is always busy, but there is plenty of seating. It was a delicious meal with a great friend. We will be back! Please try it and I hope you enjoy it! read more

BBQ meats are always tender. Mac & Cheese is not to be missed. Greens however, are hit and miss. I've had catered meals from them twice. I've purchased meals here a few times. Now they're in downtown Bellflower. Nice venue, with a sit-in section, and a take-out section. Next to free parking lot, small park, and comedy club. read more

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Today was my first time trying Ham Bones barbecue in Bellflower, and I honestly expected it to taste like every other barbecue spot I've been to before. I walked in thinking it would be familiar, maybe even predictable, but it turned out to be nothing like that at all. This establishment completely exceeded my expectations from the very first bite. The baby back ribs were incredibly tender, practically falling off the bone with rich, savory flavor, and the tri-tip beef rib was just as impressive--juicy and cooked to perfection. The macaroni and cheese was moist and creamy throughout, and the garlic mashed potatoes were super garlicky but absolutely delicious with great flavor, and on top of that the dragon fruit lemonade is fire!!!! On top of that, I came to find out the establishment is Black-owned, which is rare to see when it comes to barbecue spots in the city of Bellflower. The owner is nice, genuine, and shows real love and compassion for his food--I will definitely be back. read more

DO NOT GO TO TACO TUESDAY!!!! The TACOS WERE HORRIBLE! The meat portion was next to zero with zero seasoning! The shells were not even cooked! Worst of all....it took 30mins to give us Nothing! Should have returned for my money back!!!!! read more

Delicious ! Meat was juicy and tender and the side dishes were on point especially the Mac and cheese

This place has really lost its quality since he changed locations. I'm not sure if they changed owners or what but the catfish fillet platter looked like catfish nuggets. On top of that it was such a small amount of food for the price. After calling the order in it still took an additional 20 minutes. The customer service was poor and the other customers were complaining about wait times. I would not go back there so sad to see what used to be a good business turn into something like this. read more

Food was delicious, banana pudding was soo good! Service was very friendly a bit slow but the food was worth the wait! read more

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Highly recommend this place, First time trying and I loved the taste and the price, if you're nearby it's a must try! read more

My first time, referred by a friend and my sister. I ordered the Rib Tips Dinner (Tangy Sauce) that was good. The meat was tender and good. The sides baked beans were good and very tasty. The collard greens were horrible - no flavor, no seasoning and tough texture. The greens appeared to have a peppery taste and as if it was soaked in water only. For this to be a Black-Owned restaurant, the sides especially the collard greens should be top-notched. I'm sorry but the greens were poorly cooked. I did agree with the portion size of the meat and baked beans. I will return with hopes that everything I ordered is excellent cooked and prepared. read more

I swear I ain't neva going there again. First time eating here thought to try it out . I wanted this place to be good. It wasn't I ordered a pound and a half of rib tips I was ready omg ready I tell you the rib tip was so dry and cut weird it wasn't plump rib tips it was so thin it felt like sand paper scratching my throat as it went down. I was like hell naw let me try another one same feeling this is the worst bbq I ever had. I should have stayed with restaurants I know. Like Johnson Brothers BbQ in COMPTON now I ever time I eat there never a disappointment. Hambones don't have no flavor in the meat nor the sauce very bland wouldn't not recommend!!!!! One star since there is no zero rating. Terrible service giving me two day old reheated old rib tips!!!! read more