DINNER FOR TWO SPECIAL I don't know what's up with the mid reviews, this place is great for what it is!! Walking in is like being transported out of Long Beach and to the south.... Or a diner in big bear lake. It's charming. Anyways, I ordered the dinner for 2 for my mother and father. It came with a bit of bbq chicken, half rack of ribs, tri tip, catfish, cornbread, 2 sides, okra, sweet Potatoe fries and fried green tomatoes. I ordered myself a full rack baby back rib combo and it also came with two sides. French fries and mac. On top of that I ordered some hush puppies . I did not realize that I ordered that much food!!! It was sooo much. Cornbread - meh doesn't really have enough flavor but it's warm and you can add butter. The catfish- the breading was nice and crispy. French fries and mac and cheese- you can't ness that up. The tri tip- probably the best protein that we ate. Very soft. Ribs- needed more bbq sauce but you can order more. It was way better the next day when I heated them up. Chicken- I didn't eat it. My mom did. Hush puppies- fried cornbread. Not my thing. Sweet Potatoe fries- staple Fried green tomatoes- surprised me, that was actually good for literally a fried green tomato Okra- first bites, amazing, after a few it was too soggy for me. Just get the dinner for two. It's more than enough and you get to try a little bit of everything for 58 + dollars. Was it amazing? Not everything, but I appreciate the portion sizes and the variety. read more

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I was so excited to try this place after a former co-worker raved about the food. I was also excited because it was located so close to my residence. I ordered delivery so expected the food to be more lukewarm than hot but was excited about the taste! It arrived and smelled wonderful and was surprisingly still steaming hot when I dig into the bag. Sadly, the flavor on the ribs was a fun and spicy as I prefer. But I was hopeful the strawberry lemonade would be a life changing as I was told. I grabbed a straw, punctured the cup, and took a big gulp waiting for the sugar high I was craving! Sadly, it too was less than I desired. Then the Mac and cheese wasn't as flavorful either. I began wondering what type of pallet my co-worker had? This is BBQ for babies. I did finish the food but definitely had to do some "doctoring up" of my own. C'mon Johnny, reach for the stars! Kick up the flavor and add more suga' to that lemonade! Every time I see you when I drive by, I wanna get excited but it just isn't happening...yet. I'll give it another try someday. read more

No flavor Taste more like boiled then BBQ Catfish was ok Cornbread was dry TriTip tasted old read more

Ms. Marissa was a wonderful host and server. She was so kind and made my daughter and I feel welcomed. She always cam back to check on us. I had the Catfish and shrimp plate with. Actually n cheese, greens and sweet potato fries.. also cornbread. It was mmm mom good. I highly recommend. Thank you Marlissa for you wonderful hospitality. I will be back! read more

BBQ for bae. We stopped in Johnny Rebs' Truth South over the weekend and it was pretty tame. There wasn't much of a dinner crowd so there was plenty of seating as well as spaces in their lot and/or street parking. It's a quaint little long shack-esque restaurant with a lot of rustic charm. It's been around for over 40 years since 1984, almost as long as I've been around (85'). They do a lot of comfort southern food and actually have a few healthy options in the mix. I had the Farmer's Market Salad, which was enjoyable enough, really nice portion. And there was also an order of frickles (fried pickles) for the table. When I've seen frickles at other places they're completely coated like onion rings or deep fried oreos, these are crispy on top and bottom, like a mini breaded pickle burger. Dusted in cornmeal situation as they advertise, much like their okra. We were a group of four and had some nice beverages, conversation as well as a great server. He felt like a manager, but he and the other JRTS staff we interacted with were all friendly, personable and full of hospitality. I remember asking if I wanted protein in the salad and me saying avocado. And the guy suggestion their chicken, pork, etc. Only to let him know I'm a veggie just along for the ride. And him saying yeah I don't think you'd enjoy any of it if that's the case. He was really fun, funny and nice. The restaurant itself is a little bit on the narrow side and the restrooms are tucked away, but for all and well kept up like the entire joint. The consensus was it's okay. I think everyone felt their food was mild and a touch bland and the frickles overly salty... Not much of a happy medium. I remember coming here a small handful of times when I was a kid and we'd visit my mom's family in Long Beach when I was a meat eater and it being much more lively. My boyfriend remembered similar times from his ventures here pre-2020. Solid starters and sides, a few of which I could have, but not sure if I would try as this isn't the most ideal place for someone who doesn't eat meat and hasn't had it in over 21 years. I'd pop in again if my boyfriend had a hankering, but he didn't much enjoy his southern speciality. Portions are plentiful and the prices are reasonable for sure. Music and ambience are solid. The sweet tea is perfect! Menu is pretty well rounded. And they do served beer, wine and have free Wi-Fi so I could see us grabbin a beverage and sharing a starter if nothing else. read more

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I feel bad for leaving a low review when the service was so stellar, but perhaps they'll see this and make some improvements. I came here with my date to check out the place, and the inside is extremely charming. Even more charming was our server, who truly made the experience worthwhile, from his extensive knowledge of the menu, sense of humor, and his voice! Best server I've probably had in my life, so please understand my critique is strictly about the food, as the service was STELLAR! Almost every single item fell flat. The cornbread was dry and flavorless. The BBQ platter fell flat and although we were told it was smoked with 13 woods, I couldn't taste one. The fried okra was pathetic, tasting like absolutely nothing. Right behind that was the fried green tomatoes, that also tasted like nothing. 10 points for the sweet potato fries that saved the appetizer. The macaroni is actually grilled, and it's actually an AMAZING concept and created the PERFECT TEXTURE! But the TASTE was BLAND!!! Gotta see it through! The only things I liked were the catfish, the sweet potato fries, and the apple pie with ice cream. But the BBQ, the thing we came for, was all disappointing. I think it's the worst bbq spot I've ever been to, taste-wise. Again, the service is stellar and the location is extremely charming! If they could turn up the flavor, that would make a huge difference! read more

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South by South West (Coast) BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY $20 Birthday Month promo for Rewards members A rustic looking wood cabin, Johnny Reb's True South cooks up Southern comfort for the masses. My initial impression upon stepping inside, was that of a wooden dining car/railroad apartment. The dining area is one long rectangular room, the width not being that spacious & accommodating. A back porch area allows for dining al fresco. Initially going for the South of the Border Omelette, I thought it best to go for a true Southern dish - the Catfish Plate. Catfish Plate- A fillet of catfish, cornbread & choice of 2 sides. I went with collards & grilled mac and cheese (grilled costing $1 extra). The catfish was luxuriously flaky, melting in my mouth. I was told Johnny Reb's cornbread was savory, and it was! Salty & crumbly, I much preferred this over a sweet cornbread. The grilled mac & cheese provided a welcome burnt layer, akin to pizza & lasagna. Worth $1? Perhaps, perhaps not. However, with the $20 birthday month promo? Indeed! Service was excellent. The young woman attending to tables was hospitable & quick with recommendations. Parking is via private lots on each side of the restaurant. Yeehaw! Johnny Reb's True South offers an excellent birthday month promo for Rewards members, and I was quite happy with my meal. I look forward to coming back, and exploring the rest of the menu, next chance I get. read more

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O M G! We brought mom who grew up in the south and she is in hog heaven. The food was authentic, fresh and cooked to perfection. Eleazar and Elizabeth, our servers, were all over our table like we in their home. All wood decor makes you feel like a wood cabin and you feel like you are in the south. Great feel! Love this place, definitely check this place out! read more

Food was so yummy! Great service by Nique! Cutely decorated southern style and decor. They had peanuts on the table, but you can't throw them on the floor which was fine with us. Great lunch specials that came with drinks for only $13! I had the fried chicken bowl and my mom had the catfish strips with one side and cherry lemonade and also peach lemonade. Don't forget the peach cobbler. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Cherry lemonade and peach lemonade - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I can't speak on behalf of their food, but we ordered a smoked turkey from here and it was the best decision ever! We decided to host Thanksgiving this year, and turkey is the one thing no one likes to cook or eat, d so we decided to buy a smoked turkey and have the work done for us already. Ordering by phone was very easy and straightforward. We scheduled a pick up time, and my husband came home with the packaged turkey with instructions on how to reheat it in the oven. Even though the directions were clear, I was still worried that I would mess it up. I followed the directions to a T and at exactly the two hour mark, the turkey was ready at 165°. It was such a hit at our dinner, even people who normally don't eat turkey took leftovers home. I decided to keep the turkey bones to make a broth, then made leftover turkey noodle soup a couple of days after. I would 100% recommend getting your next Thanksgiving turkey from here. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Amazing service,Food was delicious ,It was our first time,and we definitely will be back.Price was great for the large amount of food.The atmosphere was warm and friendly.Check out the photos it will make your mouth water . read more

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Food was bland. Fried chicken was not breaded. Ribs were tough and the bbq was straight tomato paste with no flavor. Mac and cheese is okay. Fried catfish had no flavor. FYI we have deep roots in Mississippi, Tennessee. We know what southern BBQ is supposed to taste like. And this isn't it at all. read more

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I usually come here for lunch or early dinner. Always enjoy it. Rarely eat breakfast...but today really felt like one. Had the Ham and Eggs with a side of French toast. I like my Eggs scrambled very soft. Very hard to find a place which does them to my liking. That said, these today were perfect The ham had a pronounced 'smokieness' which was great. Didn't think I could finish these portions, but did...as pics will show. All I can say is this: if you want a full-on great "country style" breakfast you better be coming here. read more

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This little non-descript building has been here for years, and they stick to what they do best! Homey, Southern cooking. It is a menu packed with delicious entrees, sandwiches, salads, drinks and desserts. You can order just about any combination of anything! The building is narrow, galley style, with a small parking lot; we came for early dinner to be sure and get seated immediately. The walls are decorated with fun signs and objects. We are presented with our drinks (water) and a bowl of peanuts in the shell. They do a pretty fair barbecue, and even breakfast, which we definitely want to try sometime, but our most favorite item is the catfish. Hubby had it traditional breaded and fried, with all the sides; I ordered the blackened catfish with Caesar salad this visit. Portion is huge- we opt for the 2 piece. The fried fish had the perfect crispy coating, while the meat inside was moist and flaky. I thought the blackened fish could have had a little more of a kick but it was delicious. The salad was tasty, and tangy with big croutons. Their sides are always good- pretty standard but they go so well with any entree. Barbecue beans, Cole slaw, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn bread, hushpuppies, collard greens... ! We split an appetizer of the boudin balls. These rich little cheese stuffed fried sausage balls with creole remoulade are addictive and very filling! We splurged with a slice of homemade key lime pie. It was the perfect ending! Service is low key, friendly and accommodating. They regularly offer specials like 2 for 1 catfish Friday, lunch specials, carry out, and catering. read more

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My wife wanted bbq chicken with mashed sweet potatoes. This place had that on the menu and I ordered it. so got jambalaya for me (chicken, sausage, shrimp). The food was terrible. Chicken had no sauce and none in the side. Cold fries. No shrimp in the tasteless jambalaya. The food was awful. only good thing was the corn bread. Such a terrible meal. I'll never come back. You shouldn't either. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - bad bbq chicken - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

This might be a little long, but it has to be said in case anybody is thinking about coming here for a first time. Around a year and a half ago I ordered food from here. I believe it was the rib tips plate. It was absolutely delicious, however, the next day I got an extreme food poisoning and had to go the hospital because it was just that bad I couldn't handle. I know it was this because that's all I had ate that day. My boyfriend also went with me that day and he got something different. I believe the brisket plate. He was fine. He didn't get food poisoning so he never believed me and till recently he thought I was just sensitive to the food or something. That sickness got me so traumatized that I haven't ate BBQ or anything close, not even from somewhere else it disgust me now even thinking about it.... So yesterday my boyfriend was craving this restaurant again ... I told him if he remembered how sick I got from eating that and he ignored me because he's not the one who got sick. He brushed it off and got food there anyway. I watched him eat and he really seemed to be enjoying it and saying how delicious it was with every bite. Today is the next morning. I'm shocked my boyfriend is extremely under the weather and has symptoms of food poisoning he even missed work today because he was throwing up and had nonstop diarrhea. All he ate yesterday were eggs in the morning and this... he finally believed me and promised me he'd never go there again. We decided it would be a good idea to leave a review because this is not okay. It's a hit or miss if you'll get food poisoning here and it's better not to take the risk this is a fair warning please do not come here unless u want to risk getting sick (food poisoning sickness is not for the weak) thanks for reading read more

There was not such a thing as Yelp when I was going to Johnny Reb's. So it is delightful to see that they are still up holding the high quality bbq that made them famous. Ya'll are so lucky and don't even know it. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Feed me some ribs. - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

I haven't eaten Johnny Reb's since they closed the Bellflower restaurant. Can I tell you, my order was perfect and the food tasted delicious!! This was a delivery order, so I don't know what the inside looks like. I was so happy that the order was perfect. My tummy is SO happy! Thank you for making my order perfect! read more

I have an ultimate favorite plate , the pork burnt ends atop the spicy grits. Its definitely one of a kind plate, especially the grits. The service has always been great, they always try to keep us accommodated . read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Pork burnt end atop of spicy grits with jalapeño hush puppies. - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

I can no longer count on both hands how many times we have been here and EACH & EVERY single time have had delicious, fall-off-the-bone ribs, amazing collard greens, terrific appetizers, must-have peach lemonade, and of course the best peach cobbler in all of Los Angeles, their drop-biscuit peach cobbler. Our server Matt, sung Happy Birthday to me as the 4th is my day (as he did last year) and made sure that we had superb service. Manuela was sweet and served us that must-have lemonade and this time, my lady and I brought friends. They were surprised at how large the portions were and loved the food, as well. If you're looking for some of the best Southern Comfort Food in all of L.A., look no further, Jonny Rebs' is the restaurant. On a day that I released my country rock song, Eaton Canyon Falls, Matt and the staff at JR, made this the best day ever! Thank you read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Johnny Rebs' True South - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

My every visit has always been been pleasant. With good food and atmosphere. The service never disappoints.

Food is always good. Been going for a while here and there always taste good. Don't like how they got the peanuts there since I'm allergic to them. Service is always good pretty quick and you see someone often in case you need something. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Menu front - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It's a wonder Johnny Reb's True South has managed to keep its name unadulterated, what with the current climate and all. Perhaps it's the work the proprietress does with the NAACP that keeps the language goblins away. A mason jar with a slit lid sits on the table, a receptacle for cash donations. Slipping some legal tender unlocks a bowl of roasted peanuts for the customer/philanthropist. By snacking on peanuts before your meal, you can aid in the advancement of Colored People. Perhaps the place has kept its name because of its longevity in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. There is a worked-in feel to Johnny Reb's. Their server station has a soda fountain unlike any I've seen. It's basically the soda gun you see in bars, but set in a stationary vertical configuration. Hanging in the dining room is all the ephemera you've seen in TGI Fridays, license plates from across the country and so on; except, and I can't explain why, there's a savoir faire to the décor at Reb's. It seems personal, not manufactured. The same sort of décor would would strike you as performative from any one of the chain restaurants. It feels lived-in. Regulars exchange salutations with staff and ownership. Think 'Cheers,' but with brisket instead of beer, fried chicken instead of Fraser Crane, and Key lime pie instead of Kristie Alley. Reb's has become a sine qua non feature in Bixby Knolls. And this has been the case for some time. The food is good on the whole. It is unfortunate that the chicken and waffles comes with breast, rather than thigh meat. While crisp and well seasoned, you still kind of wish the meat would be juicier. I think they add corn meal to the dredge, which, of course, helps bolster the crunch. The waffle is nicely lite and crisp. Blackened catfish is fresh and cooked perfectly each time I've ordered it. You wish the ham was the Virginia style ham - aged, funky and salty - instead, what you get is the typical ham one finds that has been cured via saline and saltpeter injection. An interesting inclusion in their menu are Texas style breakfast tacos, served with brisket. Some may question the integrity of this place, figuring that the inclusion of tacos on their Southern menu is venal and designed to appeal to certain guests who will only eat tacos. But, to the contrary, the Texas breakfast taco is an entrenched feature of Tex-Mex cuisine, which is part of the broader cuisine of Dixie. Don't believe me? Just ask Gustavo Arellano. The dessert menu is made up of the staples. Peach cobbler is nearly a peach crisp, so golden and crackly is the cake part of the cobbler. As for the peaches, they are the canned variety. This is true, even in August - peach season. And while this may not be very Californian, it is very Southern. Beignets have a crisp browned crust, almost baguette-like, which surrounds a pillowy crumb. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

We stopped in for a "lite" Monday night dinner (1st time diners at this location) and met Matt who was awesome! Matt made tasty suggestions and we said YES to everything! I willingly threw out my "I only want a salad" mantra I had walking in . Ribs, brisket, sausage, chicken, okra, sweet potato fries, veggies, cornbread, friend green tomatoes, hush puppies, slaw and delicious beans! Peach cobbler for desert. We came home with more than we ate because everything was so delicious - and the portions were large for 2. Sweet tea and stout red beer paired great with the meals. And all for $60, plus alcohol and tax and tip. Delicious, charming ambiance and a fun way to celebrate an early Valentine's dinner with my guy. . Will be back for sure - thank you Matt and staff for a delightful meal! Snapped only 1 photo - too busy eating. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

We just had lunch at this so called BBQ place. Who calls themselves BBQ and doesn't smoke their meat? The brisket is tasteless. It needed lots of salt and pepper to get any flavor, the coleslaw out of the container at Ralph's is much better. I was so let down at 55.00 with tip for sandwiches. I am a smoker. I'm called Smokelahoma for a reason. My ribs are fall off the bone delicious and my brisket is smoked at least 12 hours and half way through, it's wrapped to keep it moist. They need help. I do compliment the waitress we had and the water was filtered and tasted great. Come on Johnny pick it up. I actually doubt you have a real side burner smoker. read more

Good food, good, good service. Love this place. The pictures speak for themselves. This is barbecue folks. They actually smoke their meat, not just bake it and put barbecue sauce on top. read more

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This was our go to for Southern Food, but not anymore. The good: Baby back ribs, Fried Okra, baked beans; and cornbread were fine. The okay: Sweet potato fries and regular fries. The bad: Fried chicken was crispy but very bland; brisket was dry and tough; Bbq chicken was overcooked and slathered with sauce to cover it up; Mac and cheese tasteless; Cole slaw bland. Not going back for awhile! Maybe never. Very disappointing. read more

We come here every time we visit California. It never disappoints. Food is the best and staff is just as amazing. I have grilled chicken sandwich and husband had jalapeño sausage. It was all done perfectly. read more

My usual BBQ place was closed so my boyfriend and I came here. We got the brisket and pulled pork (sauce on side), beans, and mashed potatoes and gravy with cornbread. The price was decent. The meat was...okay...the bbq sauce was subpar, but was the only way to "flavor" the meat. It tasted like it came from a bottle. The beans had a similar taste to the bbq, but the beans themselves made the side taste better. The mashed potatoes were fine...the gravy was not. It was more like the gravy you'd use for biscuits and gravy...really thick. The cornbread was my favorite thing, and that's only because it tasted truly homemade...but besides the corn kernels itself...it also lacked flavor. Several hours later and my stomach is in knots and I have heartburn. I didn't even have that much. The only reason I gave it two stars is because they donate to different charities via a tip jar for their complementary peanuts, and I do appreciate a local business that gives back. I have to imagine this place is still open due to fond memories from old-timers, but no fond memories were made today. read more

Excellent Food , me and my wife had a excellent time and enjoyed the food. Server Matthew M was awesome also as our server. We will be Going Back read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food was absolutely delicious. Big healthy portions cooked to perfection. The baby back ribs are the best I've ever had. I'm from the South so I know. The price was very reasonable and I would recommend this restaurant highly. They are the BEST! read more

Bbq is bland. Sides are flavorless. But the "beignets" are the worst beignets I've ever had. Heavy, dense, no airy pockets - it had the texture of fried biscuit dough. It's not horrible, but definitely not a light and airy beignet. read more

I went there last night. It took a long time to get my food. I ordered the fried chicken. What I got, what with some dried hard overcooked chicken, the macaroni didn't have any flavor it seemed to me that it was overcooked. The greens were so so The old Johnny reb, I guess they have new ownership. It was a lot better. I wouldn't recommend this new one for anyone to go to. read more

My rating reflects the food only. The service was great. 2 stars represent the their baby back ribs. For a BBQ place I would think this would be a signature dish. The ribs tasted as if they were roasted rather than truly BBQed. The sauce is the only thing giving them any smoke flavor. Without the sauce the ribs were very bland. Also, their plain hush puppies were not good. Once again, they lacked any traditional hushpuppy flavor. Their slaw and baked beans are good. read more

I placed my order to go so I can only base this review on the food and the brief customer service I received. I got the ribs... Mac n cheese corn bread and fresh vegetables. I would say this is the WORST bbq I've ever had in my entire life. Honestly I'm so confused how they're still open with the poor quality of food. The Mac n cheese still had clumps of unmelted cheese in it.. the cornbread was so dry. The vegetables were bad.. they could've used some seasoning or something... the ribs were so hard I was baffled. I personally will never go back. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Mac n Cheese - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

The food is delicious and the service and prices are right on point. Their Cat Fish is the bomb lightly breaded and delicious. Their sides are good also. read more

Love this place, yummy smoked bbq and fried catfish! Hush puppies are great and Mac n cheese is delicious. Yummy local craft beer too! Servers very friendly read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Catfish plate - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

This restaurant is the bomb! I have eaten there many times, & have never been disappointed. The food is amazing, the staff efficient, the ambiance relaxed & casual. This past week, my server Nique ( I believe that was her name) was, as always, attentive & friendly. The flavor of the food is important, for sure, but when it is served with a smile, it's even more enjoyable! Many kudos to this great eatery! read more

Order from Johnny Rebs - really disappointed in what I received. Got this giant slop of a 2 meat entree. The meat tasted old. Like yesterday's brisket. I asked for sliced vs chopped and got something way worse than both of those. Under all of that bbq sauce is some tri tip. Also tasted super chewy uneditable junk. Best thing was the beans So sad. So many other bbq places to try out instead of this place. $75 down the drain via UberEats read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - 2 meat sliced brisket and tri tip - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Food was excellent Service was great. Ambiance well it's North Long Beach but it was well worth leaving the beach. Try it there is a nice chunk of love in ever tasty morsel as in every dish ! Thanks Johnny Rebs there is nothing near Belmont Shore that compares to this so we will be back and will tell our friends to do the same ! read more