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4.1 (477 reviews)
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3 Meats & 2 Sides Brisket Hot Link Pork Ribs
Cindy P.

Amazing service and food. Our waitress was so friendly and nice. She explained the menu well and gave a lot of suggestions! You can tell that she loves her job and the food. My husband and I ordered: 3 meat platter (brisket, ribs, and link) with baked potato and Mac & cheese, honey glazed burnt ends, and a side order of corn bread. Everything was so good! The golden sauce is so good! I love the pickled onions with the meats. We will be coming back!

3 meat combo
Brandi P.

Phenomenal!!! Listen I'm not a huge BBQ person but when I crave it I want the best. So let's get into it, I got the 3 meat combo. Ribs, brisket and tri tip. I appreciated my waitress asking if I preferred fatty or lean. I got the baked beans, elite corn (YUM) and I dove into some honey glazed burnt ends. Baby when I tell you all this meat is tender, seasoned to perfection and juice ooozing out believe. I loved the food so I ordered a tray to take home to my family. Crazy part is I've been looking at this place for months. Im so happy the smoking king disappointed me otherwise I would have never found this gem. Now to make it even better my waitress Fatima was super sweet, super informative and very knowledgeable about their menu. She made the experience even better becuz when I walked in I was hangry and frustrated. Within 10mins my whole mood changed. Thank you Fatima. Place is good for goods or fly solo like me. Either way you wont be disappointed.

Burnt ends
Jenny N.

Everyone absolutely loved the BBQ! We all agreed that the seasoning was perfectly balanced. Not overly salty or sweet, which made it even more enjoyable. The chicken was incredibly moist (I actually thought Gee's BBQ chicken was a bit too dry). The fatty brisket was juicy and flavorful, and the hot links had the perfect kick, just the way I like them! We also ordered the mac & cheese, creamed corn elote, Brussels sprouts, and cornbread. Every single side was delicious, and honestly, everything we tried was amazing. We'll definitely be coming back!

Meal for Two - Brisket, Ribs, Shrimp with brussel sprouts and loaded baked potato
Jenn C.

Came here to satisfy BBQ cravings and ordered the meal for two, which came with three meats and two sides. For meats, we went with brisket (moist part), ribs, and shrimp. The brisket was the clear standout. It was perfectly tender, melt-in-your-mouth, and smoked with pecan wood so the smoke flavor was there but subtle and not overpowering. The ribs were flavorful and had a good bite, though a few sections were a bit tougher than others. The shrimp was also well-smoked, which isn't always easy to pull off without drying it out. We also had an order of tri-tip and it tasted like a good smoked steak but not as flavorful and tender as the brisket. Sides were solid and a little more interesting than your standard BBQ lineup. The honey-glazed brussel sprouts were unique and surprisingly good, and the loaded baked potato with brisket was massive and filling, with generous brisket pieces mixed in. Ambiance is very much BBQ sports bar vibes, and it's cool that they have the smoker indoors in the kitchen. Everyone was friendly and attentive, water glasses were constantly refilled without us having to ask, and our server patiently answered all of our questions. Overall, a great spot for quality smoked meats with good service and a relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely come back for the brisket!

Two Meats & 2 Sides
Brigitte M.

Been trying to find a replacement for my previous love of Hambones that closed in Huntington Beach, and unfortunately this place wasn't it Got a two meat plate with links, ribs, mac and beans. On this place, ribs were better than the links (which weren't hot at all) and beans were way better than the mac. Both meats weren't anything to write about, mac was very much so "white people mac" with no flavor and unnecessary bread crumbs. Best were the beans. DoorDashed so can't speak to service or ambiance, but won't be back.

Jenny L.

Taco Tuesday happy hour We stopped by for their Taco Tuesday. Before 6 PM, you can sit anywhere, but if you plan to stay later, you'll need to be seated in the bar area. When we arrived, the bar was already full, so we sat at one of the small tables nearby. There was a bit of a wait to order. We tried the shrimp, fish, asada, and carnitas tacos, along with the yellow chile, HH Smash Burger, and a Shiner Bock. Out of all the tacos, the shrimp taco was the best. The others were just okay. The BBQ flavors didn't really come through, the meat wasn't very smoky and lacked flavor, so I wouldn't recommend those. The staff was friendly, but the bar area gets busy, so there can be a wait to place an order. The happy hour menu is pretty limited overall. I'd mainly recommend the shrimp taco and the yellow chile. Holé Smokes 1500 Adams Ave #100B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Meal for 3 Meats & 2 Sides

The service was good(not super busy so the waitress was able to provide excellent service). Cozy atmosphere. We had their brisket, tri tip, and ribs and honestly it was dry(sadly). We were hoping the food would taste better but it was average (7 out of 10) or (3 out of 5). The sides weren't bad. The Mac and cheese definitely needs more flavor, it was bland. If you are looking for a quick bite then yes it is great but if you are looking for good tender and juicy meats I'd suggest Gee's Barbecue( opens Friday Saturday and Sundays). We gave this places a try because of G's limited schedule. Overall kind workers and good food just not what we expected.

BBQ sauces
Kate Y.

This is a great casual BBQ place. My husband and I got a meat please for 2 to share. You pick three meats - and two sides. Meats are well-prepared and smokey. Food is plentiful and we had left-overs. We both got Texas chili as a side - and it was delicious. It turned out they had non-alcoholic beer and we both enjoyed Heineken zero. There seemed to be only one waiter and it was a little hard to get his attention. But - eh - it's casual and has a great vibe so 5 stars it is. Definitely a do-again.

3 meat platter - $24
Arshad H.

Hole Smokes is located in Costa Mesa and specializes in BBQ meats. Brisket is their most popular meat but they have several other options as well. I opted for the 3 meat platter. (3 meat platter - $21 + $3 upcharge for brisket) - For my meats I went with brisket, shrimp, and chicken. A side was included so I went with the cole slaw. The shrimp was a little disappointing it didn't have much flavor. The chicken did have a bit of smokiness and wasn't bad taste wise. However, I was impressed with the brisket, it was juicy and flavorful. They had 3 BBQ sauces - regular, spicy, and a mustard based one that I really enjoyed. Overall, I did enjoy the brisket but wasn't too impressed with the other meat options. Service was friendly and it's good size restaurant with inside as well as patio seating.

French fries
Kaylee L.

I ordered the Smash Burger, Mac n cheese and French fries. The Mac n cheese was pretty good with bread crumbs on top and the French fries were nicely fried and crispy but the burger was kind of bland. It was $13.25 which is expensive for what it is. Definitely better off with burgers at In N Out and save some money. The parking lot is shared with several other businesses like The Habit and Hole Mole and it can get pretty crowded.

Outside
Beau J.

Wife got a FEAST! She ordered the Brisket, Ribs & Sausage with coleslaw. Her eyes lit up on first bite, she exclaimed it was the best most tender brisket she's ever had. "Best meal all year." Currently they serve a couple items all day every day like pulled pork sandwich & brisket sandwich. Until the BBQ ramps up a bit more it's limited until it runs out daily so get it while you can OR goto their Costa Mesa location. They also offer catering it's on their website.

Updated meats menu
Jonathan J.

Came in here randomly a few months ago and was pleasantly surprised by the happy hour and smell of smoke. I had a really good wedge salad and a burger. Beers were nice and cold, clean tasting, and the service was great. Very friendly, left satisfied

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Ask the Community - Holé Smokes

Do I need reservations for Wednesday lunch?

No...

Is this owned by the same owners of Holé Molé?

Yes! We are family owned and operated.

Are there gluten free options?

Yes

Where do you have your menu? I can't find it anywhere

https://holesmokes.com/menu

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Harper Barbecue - "The Special" Tri-Tip Sandwich

Harper Barbecue

4.3(240 reviews)
2.5 mi
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I stopped going to Heritage after Harper opened, and I love Heritage…read more I no longer need to drive down to San Juan because of this place. Their wagyu tri tip is perfection. Seasoned perfect, tender, delicious. My usual gripe with bbq is under seasoning, dry, and tough. Their specials are always amazing too. Their natty wine selection is top tier. The actual design of this place is amazing as well. I love this place, highly recommend.

The stars should not be interpreted as bad. And I'll try to be as specific as possible:…read more- location is awesome. Great place to dine in. You have TVs to watch games. There might even be a private room you can host your friends to watch games. - looks like they have a great selection of brewskis and booze. I did not partake. - The food, to add was for takeout. I had the ribs and tri tip. Everything sold by half Lbs. I'm use to half rack or full kind of portions but no big deal. My ribs were dry and I suspect it's because it was just sitting in the locker. (I went around 1:30p). I can imagine it would be tasty if fresh, the seasoning looks on point. I had the beans side and that was very good! - service was on point! Everyone seems cool. No complaints. Overall, when you add price and the quality. Unsure if I'll go back. But if you do make sure you go closer to lunch to get freshest meats. I have no doubt the ribs and tri tip would be better then.

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Harper Barbecue - Inside dining area

Inside dining area

Harper Barbecue - Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)

Pork belly BLT (comes with little side of potatoes)

Harper Barbecue - This is the interior space when you first walk into the left of the door open is the entrance where you would order and all the meat

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This is the interior space when you first walk into the left of the door open is the entrance where you would order and all the meat

Anjin - The finest quality meat and sides

Anjin

4.3(2.1k reviews)
2.0 mi
•$$$

We had such a wonderful dinner at Anjin. Everything we ordered was delicious, but my favorites were…read moredefinitely the Kainomi, the Anjin Seaweed Salad, and the orange sherbet at the end. The Kainomi was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the seaweed salad was fresh, light, and perfectly seasoned. The orange sherbet was also such a refreshing way to finish the meal. I honestly wanted to try so many more dishes, but since there were only two of us, we could only order so much. Next time, I would love to come with a bigger group so we can try more of the menu. We came to celebrate a very special birthday, and it made the evening even more memorable. We both left very happy and completely satisfied. Thank you for such a lovely experience!

I've always wanted to come here when we saw a long line but luckily we came before the restaurant…read moreopened and were able to go inside right when they opened. You need to write down your name and number (and the time you prefer). Beef carpaccio is way too good. The dressing went well with the meat. Loved it. Everyone was attentive but they don't have a paper apron so watch out. No storage bins to hide your stuff either so should dress appropriately. The waitress was kind enough to bring extra napkins in case. Very compact but cozy restaurant. All the beef including tongue was declined! Love how we grill on our own. Soup had to be non spicy so we went with the vegetable and egg soup. Mild and tasted great. Very authentic Japanese BBQ!! Highly recommend to Japanese folks and others that love the Japanese BBQ. The parking is easy but it could get a bit crowded.

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Anjin - Inside, small but neat. Come early or late if you want to get a table without waiting

Inside, small but neat. Come early or late if you want to get a table without waiting

Anjin - Kobe beef, so good

Kobe beef, so good

Anjin - Sanchu with bean paste! the best sauce ever!

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Sanchu with bean paste! the best sauce ever!

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - Costa Mesa - American Wagyu Tasting:  Shishito Pepper

Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - Costa Mesa

4.1(962 reviews)
1.5 mi
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I got the Premium Omakase, and it was hands down the best Japanese BBQ I've had. Every course was…read moredelicious, and the quality of the Wagyu was amazing. I swapped the edamame for the mushrooms and shishito peppers (there was a small upcharge), and it was definitely worth it. My favorite course was the Sukiyaki Wagyu. The garlic fried rice was also really good, and I loved trying all the different Wagyu cuts. We also had the spicy beef soup and finished with the matcha mochi. Overall, it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was incredible, the portions were perfect, and I can't wait to come back.

Manpuku is so close to the mall so we stopped here with a group after some shopping. Very cute…read moreauthentic Japanese bbq place. They sat us at the sunken tables and to be honest, it was so so cramped and uncomfortable. We had 7 people but they only gave us half a section when there wasn't even anyone on the other side. I wish they sat us at the regular tables instead. Okay onto the food. The grilled meats like the ribeye and pork collar were all incredible. Every cut was melt in your mouth delicious and full of flavor. I love when bbq joints season the meats and not just give you dipping sauces. We also ordered some sides like garlic moods and fried rice. The portions were tiny. The garlic noodles use ramen noodles I think? It was a little different in a good way. The fried rice was portioned for us by the waitress and I don't like that. I barely got any meat in my bowl whereas I looked at my husband's bowl and he had a ton of meat! lol, yes that annoyed me. We also got a beef tartar and some salads which weren't bad. You come here for the meats ,order the meats!

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Manpuku Japanese BBQ Dining - Costa Mesa - Seared Beef Nigiri | $7.5/ea (2pc min.)

Seared Beef Nigiri | $7.5/ea (2pc min.)

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Smoke Queen Barbecue - beef brisket, pork belly, mac and cheese and cole slaw (my own plate)

Smoke Queen Barbecue

4.3(1.1k reviews)
7.0 mi
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Our cousins treated us here to an incredible meal! The brisket was so tender and juicy. The pork…read morebelly siu yuk was what lechon wishes it could be lol! The texture was perfect. Tender and fatty underneath a layer of crisp. I didn't get to try the ribs but when I was cutting some up for my son it was falling off the bone! So it must have been fantastic. Tri-tip was okay, probably wouldn't get that again. It was chewier than expected. The tallow fries are full of flavor and addicting! But it's not just the food I love here. I love their entire seating area! They have so much room outdoor it's nuts. I kept turning a corner finding more seating and yet another play area for kids. There was a sand pit, Lego wall, spinning toy, drumming area, large size connect four, etc for kids to play with. It's so thoughtfully designed with families in mind and such a fun place to hang out! I also really appreciate that they have an allergen menu. It makes it so much easier to order safely.

Overall the experience of the food is a wonderful mixture of Texas & Asian inspired flavors. The…read moreoutside area is huge and had plenty of seating (there is no indoor seating but plenty of seating in the shade). We did the 4 meat and 4 sides family meal + two banh mi and pudding. There's plenty of selection, certain meats do have an upcharge (it's stated on the menu). The brisket was tender & juicy, the banh mi was full of umami flavors (only available on weekdays right now), the Mac n cheese was smooth and had a wonderful cheesy taste, sorta like velveta. The Wagyu tri tip was good and melted like butter in your mouth. The sausage was a star for us, it had an amazing umami and peppery flavor, it was the first meat to disappear. The sesame slaw was nutty and helped break through the fat of your bbq, giving you a nice crunch and fresh bite. The tallow fries were perfectly crisp. There's two bbq sauces, a house special which tastes like a light bbq sauce with a hint of sweetness and then there's a gochujang bbq sauce that's tangy and brings some nice acidity. The Pandana Pudding is sweet but not too sweet, no lack of Pandan flavoring and the pudding part is smooth. Although the porks ribs were tender and with one slight tug the meat came off easily, we felt it lacked flavor. The dry rub they use seemed to be a light spreading, perhaps it was just the batch. Would try again to see. Parking is terrible, it is true what reviews say on here. They have a very small lot (12-14 spaces) and then past that you street park. If you go here on a weekend, good luck. They're working with what they have but the location being in a neighborhood makes it difficult. Weekday visit would be much better or have someone run in to grab to go while they drive around outside.

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Smoke Queen Barbecue - Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter

Doors open for the day ; picture of the order counter

Smoke Queen Barbecue - Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy

Pork Belly - Skin was nice and crispy

Smoke Queen Barbecue - 4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

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4 Meat 4 Sides: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Brisket, Char Siu. Double Tallow Fries, Sesame Slaw, Spicy Cucumbers.

The SmoKING Ribs - Ribs and sausage link

The SmoKING Ribs

4.3(2.3k reviews)
5.8 mi
•$$

Haven't been here in a while and it still hits…read more I got here late (7pm they close 8pm) and they were sold out of most things but I got brisket and short rib with that colossal bone. After trying the neighboring new bbq spot I won't name.. this places brisket is so much better. I love it here, juicy and great flavor. Some fatty bits but that's where the flavor comes from. and this short rib was bomb! The edges were a bit dry but I'm coming at closing time so I get it. FYI short rib is by weight $40/lb so it was about $50 for it. The sides I got were their macaroni and cheese 10/10 tastes home made! Onion rings were ok. Coleslaw is alright. Good for fiber! lol. I do like their beans and the blueberry bread. I love their nachos but they ran out of nacho cheese. Sad! I gota come back!

Sometimes when I order the Pulled Pork sandwich it's on a brioche bun, sometimes it's on sliced…read moresandwich bread. This kind of sums up the level of excitement you get when you come here. This time they were out of beef and spare ribs, but they still had baby back. (We got the last full rack) Sides are $7. Mac n cheese, blueberry cornbread muffins and onion rings are some of our favorites. You get 2 sides with the full rack, no sides with sandwiches. Today they were also out of nacho cheese but I'm not sure what that goes on? There's a dry erase board when you come in that tells you what's sold out. It's fun to chat with the other guests about what they came for and what they settled for. We always get it To Go now although they do have tables available.

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The SmoKING Ribs
The SmoKING Ribs - Brisket

Brisket

The SmoKING Ribs - Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

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Beef brisket and Mac n Cheese

Myung Dong Tofu House & BBQ - Spicy pork

Myung Dong Tofu House & BBQ

4.5(150 reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$

Go. This place legit gives SO MUCH TOFU and every single variation is the same price... like…read morebruhhhh. IT IS GOOOODDD. I got the xtra spicy and it didn't overpower the potent soup base which I could STILL taste when i was eating it. ****Don't forget to crack the egg in lol**** It came out bubblingg and I was wearing a white outfit lol so they even offered an apron. The inside is cleannn. The staff are respectful and calming, honestly. The placement of this shop right next to a cafe is primee location and vibes. Come with family, a friend, or even just yourself - like me hehe I do think the banchan gives away a lot about a Korean restaurant and as a Korean myself, I truly do & try to understand the many different elements that cause different changes - the traffic the restaurant receives, the ingredients, how long they sit and how they sit when after being prepped - to influence the execution of honestly tedious work. I truthfully only liked the beansprouts, fishcake, broccoli, and cucumber. I'm just not a fan of really fermented kimchi Lollll [trust fam, my relatives have said enough about tthattt okkk] SUPPORT ZE INDEPENDENT BUSINESSESSSSS - the owner seems like a very kind 하라버지 (I might've been mistaken but it seemed like he was the owner when he so warmly welcomed me into his restaurant). Costa Mesa is blessed bruh. We do not have this in Vegas (yet)

We came here because of the positive reviews and wanted to try a new Korean restaurant, but…read moreunfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The seafood pancake had almost no seafood in it. The galibi were overcooked and burned, which made them unpleasant to eat. For the price, we expected much better quality. The service was also disappointing. When our server asked whether we wanted refills or the check, we told her we would like refills for all of our empty side dishes. However, only one refill was brought back. What bothered us most was that some of the plates felt sticky, making us question the cleanliness of the restaurant. We were excited to try this place based on the reviews, but the food, service, and cleanliness all fell far below our expectations. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

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Myung Dong Tofu House & BBQ - Bright and plentiful seating. Indoor only.

Bright and plentiful seating. Indoor only.

Myung Dong Tofu House & BBQ
Myung Dong Tofu House & BBQ - Bulgogi bibimbop

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