Excellent food, excellent communication and service. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes…read moreBBQ! Eager to order again.

Amazing food! Amazing service! We have tried many BBQ and…read morecatering services, we host many events, and Angry Bull BBQ exceeded all expectations. They catered at 75+ people event for us, brisket literally disappeared in what felt like minutes, ribs, tri-tip, chicken...all fall off the bone amazing. The glaze did not overpower the meat, and the actual bbq sauce and pickles should be sold in stores, delicious. Highly recommend and will order here many more times in the future.

3/5-4 It's probably…read morea bit weird to write a review of a restuarant that is closing tomorrow, but I want to leave one for the historical record. Ah, Boneyard Bistro. You had a pretty good run for 20 years. You started my more elevated food journey when I discovered you on Chowhound many years ago. A few birthdays, a few events, many *interesting* date nights - a lot happened between us. And yes, it's kind of ironic that someone who hasn't regularly eaten meat since high school would've quasi-regularly patronized a BBQ-ish restaurant, but here we are. Ya'll should've kept the BBQ'ed Portobello, shrimp, and jackfruit options haha. I went with a friend yesterday one last time, and many are trying to get into their fond farewells as well - the bar seating filled up 15 minutes after they opened. Reservations were full as well most of the night - luckily, a cancellation opened up fairly fast. A bit disappointed that happy hour was discontinued in the final days. Started with a Cactus Cooler, one of Boneyard's standards - a welcome refreshment in this current heat wave. Since I still don't eat meat (guess it's kind of ironic not to eat BBQ at the final days of a BBQ eatery) I started off with the Fried Mac and Cheese bites, which I thought were supposed to have a sauce and Nashville hot seasoning? Was ok. I missed the mini corn muffins and bread they used to serve at the beginning of meals, so I order the skillet honey cornbread - had a melty crust, not bad. Ended a quiet note, but again, farewell to Boneyard Bistro, will be interested to see what comes next from Chef Aaron.

I've been here a few times over the years and wanted to pay a visit to enjoy the space and food a…read morelast time before they close this month. I wasn't a regular here but it always stood out. They have a great beer selection that compliments their bbq offerings. We went on Tequila Tuesday and I had the house margaritas with a tajin rim. They were good and well-balanced. We started with the housemade bbq chips that had a true bbq flavor with a hint of sweetness. They were somewhere between a thin and kettle chip. These were so good. There were a lot of interesting and unexpected choices on the menu. I had a hard time choosing but decided to stick with bbq since it's their specialty and it was a last visit. We both had combo meals. I had the baby back ribs and tri tip (medium rare) with broccolini. Ribs were tender and meaty. The tri tip was flavorful and done just right. The broccolini could have been a little less cooked, but was still good. My companion had the beef ribs, pulled pork and fried mac and cheese. I loved the char on the beef ribs. They were meaty and he wasn't even able to finish the last one. The fried mac and cheese had a crispy breaded coating that gave way to the creamy mac and cheese inside. So good. We sat at the bar rather than the tables and service was attentive and there when we needed it. The heavy pressed cloth napkins were a nice touch, especially when having ribs. And they provided packaged wet wipes. Wish I'd made the trek over the hill to visit this spot on a more regular basis and hope to find them in another incarnation in the future.

I came there for lunch and been there many times. The food never disappoint and one of the best bbq…read morein the area. I like the Baby Back Ribs which taste really great and meat was good, very tender too. So nice in every bite. The Mac N cheese was well-cooked and so cheesy. Perfect with the bbq. The portion size was good and very reasonable price. Quick service. The food served while still warm.

Gosh, I love this place.. I mean, all bbq places nowadays are extremely expensive, but I feel like…read moreyou get a decent amount of food here. They have outdoor seating only.. the inside is just for ordering and they do have a restroom available. The service is always just whatever, but they're never rude, so it's fine. The bbq itself is amazing. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever in the atea. It's also never crowded, which is great.. to me, at least.

This is the best bbq I've ever had in LA. We ordered almost everything on the menu yesterday for a…read morebirthday dinner at our home. OMG it is just delicious. My personal favorites were the baby back ribs, the brisket, the pulled pork, the cole slaw, the corn muffins and the BEANS. Best bbq beans I've ever had. I have to admit I just can't put into words how delicious this food is. As good as or better than the best bbq I had in Nashville. Need to try the chicken next time. We ordered it, but I left it for the non-red meat eaters who said it was DELICIOUS. The staff/owners are super warm and friendly, very helpful and very professional! This is a takeout/take home place, btw.

My first reviewed experience of 2025 was a disappointing bust! We really wanted to like this BBQ…read morespot; we're always on the lookout for good BBQ. But this ain't it I'm sorry to say. Take-out only, and after getting everything home and spending about $84.00 for 3 meals, I was salivating in anticipation.The cornbread muffin was my first sampling. A bit on the sweeter side but moist and delicious. Potato salad? A no, a big no, way too bland. Then I tried the Mac & cheese, something most BBQ spots never seem to get quite right. That was the verdict for this very dry side here as well. So what about the Tri-tip? They were completely out of their Brisket by the way, other than their burnt ends. And that wasn't much to speak of. Nor was the Tri-tip minus the sauce which is given on the side. The sauce was up to par. The only protein that was pretty decent was the chicken, even the breast was moist and tender. But the cornbread, sauce and chicken weren't enough to save this sinking ship. The wife and I also shared a side of their way too watered down, and poorly seasoned yams. Rather mushy with we guessed way too much maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and who knows what else. I don't believe we finished any more than half of our sides. Just all around disappointing and we definitely won't be back.

Delicious and juicy meat. This sandwich is $15.00. I think a messy sandwich is always what the doc…read moreorders. The bread is so soft as you'll see by the breakage in my bread. There is no seating; it's a classic butcher deli in a bodega set up. There's a huge parking lot that's almost always empty.

Horrible meat, had to throw away. Terrible prices terrible quality. If you like over paying for…read moreterrible products this place is right for you.

Stopped by AJ's Tex-Mex for lunch with my apprentice and we were both seriously impressed. I had…read morethe tri-tip sandwich with Spanish rice, and he had the brisket -- both were absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, and the tri-tip sandwich had the perfect amount of horseradish to give it a little kick without overpowering the meat. Great food, great lunch spot, and definitely somewhere we'll be stopping again when we're working in the area. A+ all the way. Easy 5 stars! Highly recommend AJ's Tex-Mex.

We drove 54 miles to try the BBQ here and we were not disappointed…read more We ordered the smoked wings with homemade ranch, they were large, crispy and juicy. The homemade ranch was a little dill forward but great on the wings. Also, 2 meat combo with 3 sides. You can choose fatty, lean or combo for the brisket. The brisket had a nice bark and light smoke flavor, pulled pork light smoke and both were juicy. The sides were mac & cheese, BBQ beans and great cornbread with whipped honey butter. All 3 were pretty good. Of course this is a subjective review. The is o ly outdoor seating as the counter is 3 ft from the door. They will deliver it in to the bar next door. Pricing was as expected at any BBQ place. Not over charged for what was given. All in all, if we are in this area again, we wod stop by.

Smoky brisket is so delicious for a Friday night fun…read more Got myself 2 lbs of brisket, and just went to town on this juicy, tender meat. It melts in my mouth. Amazing! Come try this juicy brisket cooked Texas style.

My family and I had been looking for a good BBQ restaurant in the Valley and came across Bludso's…read morein Van Nuys -Take out only. We were genuinely excited to find a BBQ spot we enjoyed, and for a while, we were happy customers. Unfortunately, over time, our experience became increasingly disappointing, particularly when it came to the size and consistency of the ribs. The first couple of times we ordered, the ribs looked like a standard, reasonable portion. But on our later visits, we noticed that the ribs appeared noticeably smaller. It wasn't just a one-time observation; after seeing the difference several times, we decided to call and ask about it. We weren't looking for anything unreasonable, we simply wanted an explanation and some consistency in what we were paying for. We were told, "Sorry, we'll have our manager get back to you." We appreciated that someone would supposedly follow up, so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. It has now been a couple of months, and we have never received a call, email, or any kind of follow-up. That part is honestly just as disappointing as the portion issue. Bludso's prices are high, and when you're paying premium prices for BBQ, you expect the quality and portions to be consistent. We understand that food costs, labor, and operating a restaurant are expensive, we're not expecting bargain prices. But when a restaurant charges what Bludso's charges, customers have every right to expect that the portions will be consistent and that legitimate concerns will be taken seriously. In a time when the cost of everything continues to rise and people have to think carefully about where they spend their money, spending more at a restaurant should come with the expectation of getting a quality experience. If we're willing to pay higher prices, we expect the food and customer service to reflect that. What really sealed the deal for us was that we actually tried to address the issue directly. We didn't immediately leave a negative review or complain online. We called the restaurant, explained our concern, and gave them an opportunity to respond. Unfortunately, the fact that nobody ever bothered to follow up after promising that a manager would contact us left us feeling like our business and feedback simply weren't important. We enjoyed Bludso's when we first discovered it, which makes this even more disappointing. But there are plenty of BBQ options out there, and at these prices, we don't feel there's a reason to continue spending our money somewhere that doesn't provide consistency or follow through with its customers. We tried. We gave them multiple chances. We reached out and gave them an opportunity to make it right. Unfortunately, we've moved on. No more Bludso's for us.

Excellent food ! It's always a vibe the sauce is unmatched,…read moreand the food is Top Tier! Tastes like love is in every dish! !

Love these little pop up shops for yummy homemade brisket…read more So much time spent by the chef to cook that brisket into perfection. Juicy and tender meat, brisket melts in your mouth like butter. So good!

The meat is incredible, tender, flavorful, the sauces that come with it; the bomb! Pete is a master…read moreat his craft and cares for his clientele. He serves his food with such care. He's a pop up venue guy but despite serving from his food truck and different venues, his food is fire!

The food was great, but what really stood out to me was the service. Our server, Trevor, was…read moreincredibly attentive and friendly from the moment we arrived until we left. What I appreciated most was the balance. The service never felt overbearing, so we could relax, enjoy our dinner, and have our own space, while still feeling completely taken care of. Trevor was especially good at anticipating what we might need and checking in at just the right moments, often noticing something before we even had to ask. Everyone we encountered throughout the evening was pleasant, welcoming, and accommodating, which made the entire experience feel effortless. I left genuinely impressed with the level of service and will definitely be back. Trevor and the rest of the team made an already great dinner that much better.

I grew up in Hollywood, but I had no idea that some of the best barbecue has been happening a few…read moreblocks down in Fairfax for the last 15 years. Luckily, my younger brother turned me on to Bludso's recently and we just finished a family lunch there. Since they only serve their sandwiches on weekdays, we opted for Fried Okra, "2 Meats 2 Sides"(chicken and brisket), two sandwich buns. At the suggestion of our server, Beto, we added an extra quarter pound of sliced brisket. Beto really knows what he's doing... and because of him it was a perfectly satisfying amount of food for the three of us. He definitely went above and beyond. We're looking forward to heading there on one of the next weekdays our teenager has off to try their sandwiches.