We had our first visit to Odell Craft BBQ and it definitely won't be our last. The steakhouse burger was outstanding--super tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The tri-tip sandwich was next level and easily one of the best we've had. On top of the great food, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

Texas Ruben, Cornbeef was very tender, juicy and flavorful. Sauce was tangy in comparison to a typical Ruben. Bread was quickly absorbing the juices so difficult to really taste bread qualities. Visually not as appealing as a typical Rye swirl. Slaw was a vinaigrette, fresh however dis not separate itself from any other establishments. The BBq was great, they sure do know how to do their meat. Service was great, friendly and working hard at a lunch rush. The rest of the meal didn't keep up and then the cost. $26 for a small sandwich took away from the over all experience and for me at that price my expectations are higher. Drink selection is very limited. Total cost for one lunch could have feed the family at home. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Texas Ruben sandwich special - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

I've been to Odell's twice now, and I think they have the best brisket in the North State! Both times, I've gotten the combo plate, and I've tried the brisket, turkey, and ribs. The brisket was perfectly done both times with such a flavorful dry rub - no sauce needed. The turkey was also surprisingly flavorful and tender - not at all dry like many other places I've tried. The ribs were also very good, but I think I enjoyed the turkey even more. I need to try the tri tip next time. As for the sides, I've tried the potato salad and the mac and cheese - both were really good, but the mac and cheese is my favorite. It has a great cheesy flavor without being overly rich like I've had elsewhere. The bread roll is also good, but it tends to get soggy when taken to-go. As for the service, everyone working the counter is genuinely nice and knowledgeable. It's honestly sad how rare that is in food service these days. Shoutout to Judson (sp?) the manager for just being an awesome guy. I've only gotten takeout, but the dining area seems like a nice place to eat and hang out with a classy yet casual ambiance and ample seating. I've traveled through Texas and the south numerous times, and I can say this is on par with the best BBQ I've had in my travels as well. Well done! Just an FYI - brisket is only available on Fridays. I just wish they were open more days of the week! read more

Having just moved here from NYC, we were nervous about the "culinary options" here - but we have not been disappointed! We are discovering lots of local BBQ options -- including Odell Craft. We had some guests visiting from out of town and ordered one of their family combos and a few supplements. Luckily for us, they deliver on Fridays and Saturdays. We had the extra special experience of working directly with Judson, their restaurant manager. He was communicative about our delivery time, and made sure our group was well taken care of. The food is on par with NY's finest bbq options, but the service is what stands out. Some of our faves - the honey butter rolls (soft and tasty, especially when consumed fresh), the broccoli salad (amazing), the brisket basically fell apart with the stroke of your fork, and tritip was high quality. We will definitely be calling upon Odells for future bbq fixes -- and will definitely be including them for our family and catering needs. read more

There's a reason this place is rated so highly. We placed a large order online for a family dinner the night before our wedding, and picked it up at the restaurant. Everything was conveniently packaged up and the food was perfect. I can't get enough of the turkey and broccoli salad! The food also got rave reviews from our guests. I would add that the "feeds this many people" estimates that they have for online ordering are fairly accurate, which is great because you can be confident that you'll have enough food for a large party. Very friendly and helpful staff. 5 stars, I hope to use them for another event in the future. read more

Amazing food and customer service, we were continuously checked in on. Not a single thing we didn't like! The energy inside is lively but not overwhelming. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Feast for two, Texas twinkies, slice of brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

Holy Spicoli, we had the burger special with the coleslaw side. WOW...it's pink in the middle but not bloody, and it literally melts in your mouth. Best burger I've had since Lucky Miller's closed. I'm not a fan of vinegar-based coleslaw, but theirs is good. Next time... I'm going to try and get them to make me a sampler plate with the mac, potato salad, some brisket, some tri-tip, turkey, and pulled pork. Service is excellent and fast. I can't say enough good things. read more

Odell Craft BBQ IS THE BEST! The food and customer service are TOP-NOTCH! All the meats were delicious (Texas Twinkie - Superb) and the sides were awesome, it was a Perfect BBQ meal! Highly recommend this Downtown Redding restaurant!! Best BBQ in CA read more

I got the tri-tip sandwich and it was AMAZING! The Texas Twinkie was sooo good and I don't even like jalapeños like that. The Mac was good. The staff were oh so kind. The inside was rustic and small and nice. I will most definitely be back. I don't know why I didn't come sooner. read more

I was not impressed. My husband's tri tip was perfect, but my half chicken wasn't cooked all the way through. If the temperature gauge was 165, then the meat tasted uncooked. The BBQ sauce was great. The broccoli salad is very tasty. Service was quick they had some side items that were interesting. Pickled radishes and extra BBQ sauce. You bet I took some of those. There is a bartender for mixed drinks which I'm not used to at a BBQ place. I would have liked craft beer and French roll for a tri tip sandwich and a game to watch on a big screen tv. Many large groups come in and reserve tables. Go early on their two days they are open for service. Or take food to go. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - BBQ Half Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

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THE BEST BRISKET IVE HAD SINCE IVE LEFT TEXAS. Everything is fair priced, all the workers are super friendly and nice. ITS SUPER organized and clean, I can't say anything bad about this restaurant even if I tried. BY FAIR ONE OF MY GO-TO SPOTS since I've been in California without hesitation. Don't walk here, RUN!! read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

We finally got our hands on the brisket from Odell tonight. It was worth the wait. Here's what you need to know: 1. The restaurant is only open on Thursday and Friday. Check hours for seasonal changes. 2. Brisket is only available on Fridays. 3. They WILL sell out hours before closing. That's what kept tripping us up until the very nice staff shared the secret ... 4. Go to the website and place a pre-order. In the comments field say "Dine in" if you want to eat there. We got it to go and it was perfectly packed and delicious. read more

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The BBQ is legit! Broccoli salad is wonderful. Can't recommend enough. People are welcoming. Sauces are amazing, I tried them all. Well Done. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Pulled pork and brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

We have been getting catering from Odell's for about 4-weeks now and they have been wonderful. We did not get the mac & cheese but it is literally heavenly, 5-stars alone for it. Honey Butter Buns - 8/10 Really strong honey flavor, if you dislike honey don't have it. I highly recommend, pillowy dough with a sticky, sweet glaze on it. Trip-Tip - 7/10 The seasoning is really good, so I prefer the end bits. Cooked well, juicy and not dry at all. Would go well with some sauce, but I don't fw barbecue sauce. Chicken - 6/10 Surprisingly moist and dry? Like canned chicken breast texture somehow (like the ones from costco). The taste isn't bad, I quite enjoy it. The skin is an off color and quite chewy but tastes well. Potato Salad - 7/10 A nice potato salad sauce, works well. The potato is nicely looked and it melds together with the dill, celery, and egg. The egg at first was odd but worked well. Pulled Pork - 4/10 Very sweet Broccoli Salad - 8/10 Very good mouthfeel, crisp broccoli with nice sweet bursts of flavor from the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries. The salad has a sweet and tangy dressing which compliments it all very well. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Broccoli Salad, Egg Salad, Pulled pork, Honey Bun, and Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

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Best BBQ food i've ever had truly! The texas twinkie is my favorite and the broccoli salad is delicious. Everything on their menu is incredible! Had them cater for my wedding and they gave the best service and delicious food that everyone loved. Catering is also very reasonably priced. Wish they were open more than 2 days a week! Soon with the new location hopefully. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

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Great BBQ, the people working there are passionate and knowledgeable and do a great job. The tri-tip is as good as I've ever eaten, heavy oak smoke flavor, cooked to perfection. The brisket is even surprisingly good. I say surprisingly because it's not easy to come across a good brisket in CA. By far the best BBQ in the Shasta/Trinity/Humboldt region of nor cal, worth going out of the way for read more

Seriously amazing. This is one of the handful of places I would come back with my family to try as regulars. FOOD: + Extremely delicious. Tried the Combo Plate ($25) by far with added meat. Tri tip is my favorite. Ribs were good portions. + Mac and Broccoli Salad for sides are fun in your mouth. One warm, one cold. + Honey Buns are amaaazing. Can we get 5 of those? SERVICE: + Profound. I've rarely found service at a place that's 5 stars and over. This place is THAT GOOD. We are thankful. Parking on street all around the plaza. Located next to Kogi, in its own cozy section. Check this place out to get your well-deserved treat! read more

We arrived in town yesterday and tried Odell Craft BBQ for a late lunch and loved everything that we ordered. They even gave us samples to try. Most of the food is gluten free and they went above and beyond to make sure there was no cross contamination. We had such a good experience with the food and people , we went there today. The people are great!! read more

Wow what a surprise!! Redding has lacked serious BBQ for a long time and what a surprise. Was in town and all of the reviews brought me there. Great seasonings, portions and service! Hands down one of the best BBQ joints I have been to in a minute! They are always on my hit list now when I come through town! Keep this place going and growing!!! read more

Traveling south on the 5 from Oregon and decide we need some lunch. Found Odell Craft BBQ. Only open on Thursday and Friday? It must be good ... and it is!! Better than good, this place is fantastic. Super friendly service and really delicious meats and sides. We had the doggy with us so asked for a park picnic recc. They steered us right. We had a great experience enjoying fine bbq, watching a soccer game while the pup relaxed in the grass. Redding should be proud of this establishment. It's awesome. Oh, and try the Texas Twinkie. Yum. read more

Good food with smoke. We went on a very busy night and we had to try the smoked turkey breast, which was excellent. We enjoyed the slaw and the mac'n'cheese. We'll go back soon. read more

First time in a year or more that we've been here and it's still so yummy. There is a dining area now and it's simple, a half a dozen tables, open and casual - we loved it and decided to eat there instead of getting it to go. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, 4 ribs and a quarter chicken with pickled cukes, pickled onions, Mac n cheese and potato salad. The meat was all so tender and flavorful, the bbq sauce delish, the sides good. I don't like pickled anything and those cukes were sooooo fresh and good! Loads of food for the price too! We have leftovers. To top all this excellent food off is friendly and excellent customer service. Looking forward to going back! read more

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First time trying Odell craft bbq and we were impressed! Walking in we were greeted by the staff, friendly and helpful. We got the brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, some ribs and honey butter rolls. -All the meats were moist, tender and juicy -They offer 3 kinds of bbq sauce. -Ambience was clean with plenty of seating. I would recommend trying this place out if you are in the mood for some good BBQ. We will definitely come back again (Keep in mind that they are only open Thursday's and Friday's) read more

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Odell's has outdone themselves once again. We hired them to cater our end of year celebration for the ELPS department for the Department of Education! Their staff is so professional and they truly are passsionate about what they do and the food....the food is the best they have the best kitchen staff and they go above and beyond making sure everything is perfect for setting up your events! I will never use another BBQ place! Thank you once again for all that you guys do! read more

This place is amazing. When we are craving BBQ here in town, this really is our one and only stop for it. My wife is from Texas, and she loves this spot. Their mac and cheese, rolls and lemon bars are to die for read more

We travel across the country, this BBQ is on point. Don't put them down if they run out, because it is fresh and delicious. The Texas twinkie is fantastic. We ordered first then sat in the 25-30 seat dinning area. Owner was very attentive. Definitely will be back next time we are in the area. read more

The food was amazing and the staff were so friendly. Perfect stop for lunch. Thankfully we stopped on a Friday.

Just went to Odell's for the first time. I was not disappointed the only BBQ that I have had is my own. The Brisket is so tender and flavorful. Service was fast friendly and helpful, we had take out but it looks inviting to stay at. Mac & Cheese so good the rolls melted in my mouth. Very glad I found this place this morning. It was a pleasure sending my money there. And you can't say that about a lot of places in Redding. I will definitely recommend this place and be back very soon. I want to eat there the next time. Bob C. read more

This was by a chance encounter for us, on the long drive north on I5. They are currently open only on Thurs and Fri. The tritip was amazing, perfectly trimmed, barbecued, and sliced to perfection, extremely juicy. The chicken enjoyed a 24 hour herb brine bath and then smoked to lock in the natural moisture. The pulled pork was outshined by the other meats. I purchased four lemon bars for later. We were graced with samples, which only served to make me want more. I hope this artisan establishment takes off and expands its days of operation. Catered customers will be truly satisfied with how Odell helps to make their event unforgettable. read more

I am from Florida and wanted to experience this BBQ. Unfortunately I arrived late Friday and discovered that the food offering sells out early. Nevertheless, the staff did every possible, over and beyond expectations, to help me get a taste of their pulled pork, tri-tip and several salads. I also had the incredible lemon bars for desert. All of the food was GREAT. Thank you for helping me. PS: Today is my birthday and your helpfulness gave me a birthday dinner for the ages. read more

O'Dells was an amazing value. We got the feast for two, $40 it was a ton of food. The Tri tip was the best I've ever had. Perfectly smoked. The pulled pork was tender and juicy. The pickled onions and pickles were super fresh. The sides were all awesome. We will be back. read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - This is the feast for two. - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

Amazing amazing in every way. This bbq is the best bbq not just in Redding but the best bbq restaurant we have ever had. We hired Odell's for our daughter's wedding and they were five star, first class service all the way around. From their food, to their catering, to their bussing service,, there is none better. Not just all that but their integrity, their hard working employees, they were easy to work with and communication throughout was top notch. We hired many people for this wedding and with Odell's everything was to perfection. Thank you Odell's! read more

Wow'd by this place today. The wood fire smoker drew me in from down the street. Had half of a pulled pork and half brisket sandwich then topped it off with a Jalapeño popper which was great. Definitely going back and bringing others to join. Great staff. read more

2nd time though, nice to see consistency. Bought the feast for two. My opinion is it's one of the best deals in town. Really good bbq!!!

I had Odell's cater my wedding in November. The experience was exceptional from start to finish, from the initial tasting to the ceremony. MANY people at the wedding said this was the best wedding catering that they'd ever had. The staff was kind and communicated with us throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend this to any future brides/grooms :-) read more

Odell Craft Barbecue - Brisket, honey butter roll, broccoli salad, white cheddar mac and cheese (YUM!) - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

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Did the valentine days special, delicious array of perfectly cooked chicken, brisket, and smoked turkey served in a themed bag, rose, all the toppings, sauce, desert, cups, plates silverware. Thank you Odell's read more

Yummy, fun little place. The food was delicious. Try the lemon bars you won't regret it!

Food was really good, service was excellent and very welcoming and friendly, ambiance was nice also. I would highly recommend giving them a try if you are a true BBQ fan. 5 Stars across the board. Try the honey rolls they are to die for. read more

Great ambiance - better lean brisket, pulled pork and ribs yummy best by far in Redding area plus folks are nice 2 issues 1) they run out of meats and sides 2) a bit pricey but bearable Definitely be back but probably less often than we'd like !!! read more

Some of the best BBQ in Redding! You won't be disappointed. They do a great job catering events as well.