wow!!! like a well oiled machine walking inside this clean, friendly & organized restaurant picking up an order on july 4th @ 2:00.p.m. not only having it ready but having one of the employees matt (great.hire) who assisted me with bringing my order to my vehicle in the parking lot. big family meal with nothing out of place great portions great taste. we thank you soooo much for doing it right. life should be soooo easy! as arnold would say: i'll be back.... sincerely, the fisher family read more

I'm sorry but what in the actual heck. My beef ribs were old and green, my brisket was old and hard. All they did was slather it in bbq to try and hide the color, texture and flavor. The cornbread was stale,old and had no flavor. The baked beans were sour. I mean come on!!!!! How can you even feed this to PAYING Customers!!! How can you as a "cook" let this happen! How can you as a server give this to anyone. I feel cheated out of 100 bucks. There was a mosquito flying around us, and my daughter kept getting bit! the Mac and cheese was decent, the mashed potatoes and gravy were decent. That's all I ate. Our drinks were good. The place itself has potential they need help! As the owner, whoever you are!! Get your restaurant in order! I will NEVER go back and I don't suggest anyone go here! read more

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Came in today for the second weekend in a row, and they have new cooks and slick ways too! I order catfish and received a different type of fish. I asked given the obvious difference, and was told they're out of catfish at the moment. The waitress never alerted me when the order was initially placed. However, they will charge for catfish. Plus, the cooks are gone. Do what you gotta do but bring them back and pay them what they're worth. Otherwise, your parking lot will remain scarce. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - This is the mystery fish. - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

Used to love this place. It's a bit funky and not the least bit modern, but homey you would say. The food was always good, and the service was also. Something must have really changed over past few months, and not for the good. Food quality has deteriorated, and now I find out they have been closed not once but TWICE in recent days..once for vermin infestation, second time for improper temps with the food they were making and serving. With that in mind, I'll pass on visiting this place in the future. Plenty of other places around without Health Dept issues. read more

I was looking forward to eating southern food especially fried chicken. Service is very good and server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the fried chicken with macaroni and cheese and greens. Hubby had the vegetarian plate with sweet potato fries, beans and rice. He was happy with his meal. I was not. Coating on the chicken was good and it was crispy but the the meat was very dry....so disappointing. Sides were average. Don't think I will return. read more

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

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Wow, just wow! Biggest, meatiest rack of ribs I've ever seen. That pig was no baby! How did I not know of this place? It's been here since 1984. Grilled mac & cheese, juicy collard greens, sweet tea is spot on (I got it half-and-half). Will definitely have to come back for prime rib on the weekends and breakfast. read more

Johnny Rebs' True South - Biggest, meatiest baby backs you've ever seen! Grilled mac & cheese, juicy collard greens, sweet tea is spot on. - Southern Near Me - Long Beach, California

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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Service was great ! Very attentive. The food was amazing! I got a bbq brisket sandwich , I picked the Mac n cheese for the side so yummy. The sandwich was so full with brisket I was able to steal some pieces and put it in my Mac and cheese! That's how much brisket it had! Peach cobbler was so good as well. The bowl was mash potatoes and cheese grits so cheesy , pulled chicken on top!! read more

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Food is excellent, amazing taste and always well prepared. Burnt ends bowl with pork and grits is as good as it gets, pecan pie is amazing. They will seemingly randomly give discounts on delivery orders so it's always good to check in. Must try. read more

Notice of Closure dated 09/02/2026 for violations of health and safety code. No idea when they might be back, but I think this is their first, and now last and only location. read more

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

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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Staff was very helpful and courteous. Felt like dealing with family. Always enjoyed the food. read more

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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Went here tonight to have dinner with my family for one of our family members birthday celebration. Great food, great ambience. Great service. Would recommend if you want to have a nice true southern dinner with your family and friends.!!!! We will most definitely be coming back !! We drive all the way from the OC!!! read more

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

The fat bald white guy, he looks like a server, was extremely rude. I picked up my Doordash order and it was in a plastic bag. It didnt came with utensils and napkins. So i went back to grab some. He treated me as if i was trying to steal utensils and napkins. And was very weird about the napkins accusing me of taking a lot. He was just extremely rude for no reason. Terrible customer service! Never going to this place again. read more

Great food has fried fish barbecue ribs great environment kind of a southern thing will return. Shrimp grits is a no.... read more

Awesome place to BBQ! Went here with the wifey and daughter for a 21st birthday dinner. We had an awesome experience. Food is plentiful, good with lots of flavor. Awesome southern decor with a great vibe. Really happy we came here. What really took the cake, was the server. He went above and beyond to make sure that baby girl's birthday was special. Thank you again. read more

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

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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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 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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Everything was wonderful! Delicious food, genuinely friendly service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping by!

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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Delivery was so quick and The bbq pork sandwich was as always bomb!!! Loved the slaw and cobbler,mmmmm. Here's my items I would have sent back... ordered large side of potato salad, potatoes were hard as rocks. Couldn't eat, $12.00. I ordered an individual slice of key lime pie. The photo on the menu is very deceptive, it's two inches wide at the back and only 2" long, like a Mini triangle. For $10.00 bucks it should have been over sized, really! That was for my hubby who can only eat soft foods, So disappointing. The fried Okra (bland not seasoned) and the Boudin balls were nothing special and weren't remotely related to real boudin. $100.00+ order which was a treat for us, my husband could only eat the 2oz key lime pie, and I only ate the sandwich with slaw, and shared cobbler. I'm sorry for the negativity because I know it's hard to keep consistency in the restaurant industry. However, it's getting expensive out there for consumers too. Maybe some up training would help. Bbq is the best! Wish you well. 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

Tried a bbq sandwich here and it wasn't very good. The meat was a little fatty and the sandwich was over priced.

Was the best , will never eat again there again . Really nice Manager helped me load my stuff to my car, but I've given them two shots. It's a different name now it's not Johnny Ribs. It's South of the boarder, Johnny Ribs or something but the best hot links in the world went to the worst hot links in the world. I miss the old owners, but who've ever running it now the meats fatty, and not for me I will never go back in the place and I kind of have bummed it was close to my house. I don't know how they have four stars on Yelp, but I think Yelp is becoming second right but voicing my opinion just to give you the heads up. read more

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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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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