I am so bummed out that they have permanently closed down this location…read more Another great eatery gone!! Support your Local Eateries, share them and let others know of the hidden gems they may be driving by and not checking out or the spots they didn't know existed!!!! RIP S&F Social Eatery

Really liked this place. Wish they hadn't changed the menu; still sad they closed already…read more Found a brand new place in compton called 'City BBQ & Catering' on 1001 rosecranse. Been twice now cuz that smoked brisket is , in my opinion, pretty damn good.

Met up with 2 friends for a light bite and cocktails. It's a bar, no frills. Serviced by Nicholas…read morewho was alone and excellent. Food was good. Quesadilla Tacos had plenary of meat. Bastard Burger had all the trimmings. Sent the Lemon Pepper Wings back for more seasoning. Loved the Raspberry Lemon Drop. Wanted to order another but they ran out is raspberry so I got blackberry.

Food was delicious, every item we ordered was excellent a little on the greasy side but fresh and…read moretasty. Would order again. Raspberry Lemon drop was amazing. Only 1 bartender and server inside so it was a little slow but worth the wait. He was attentive and prompt as he could be for serving the whole bar alone. As a Veteran I appreciated the canteen style and ambiance they even had the missing man table which gave me a chance to explain that to my child. Overall great food, close to where we were and fed our bellies.

Good food, good customer service and good ambiance. My girlfriend had the two meat combo and I had…read morethe 3 meat combo. Beef ribs, Tri tip, and brisket the meat was tender and delicious. My two sides were mashed potatoes with corn on the cob. Sometimes you have to drive a distance for some good barbecue. We were so glad to know that this little gem was just 7 miles from where we live. We will definitely be back to Steve's BBQ.

Tried Steve's barbecue and they did not disappoint. We ordered the build your own plate with hot…read morelinks, baby back rib, ribs, and tri-tip plus baked beans and a potato salad. Everything was super flavorful and tender honestly perfect for two people. Sides were just as good and the drink drinks, blackberry bourbon smash and Tamarindo Mojito mocktail were a great touch. Friendly staff, though a bit busy since we went close to closing so definitely worth it.

Never tried this new spot in the mall and I'm glad I did! Got the pit-master burger, AMAZING…read moreflavors and perfect side of fries! Second time going, got the Brisket sandwich and MORE amazing flavors with every bite! Service was awesome, the cook took his time with me going over the menu and made sure he knew exactly what I wanted! Highly recommend trying if you haven't yet!

Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill…read more This is a review for my dining experience at Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill. https://www.bbqgrillpitmasters.com/ My friends and I enjoyed eating at Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill. Words to describe the cuisine would be sophisticated and elevated BBQ with Romanian fusion. Very flavorful and filling! LOCATION: It is located in the food court at Stonewood Mall. HOURS: They serve lunch and dinner. 10:00am-8pm SERVICE: We were greeted with a warm smile by Lori. I have never tasted Romanian food before, so I was excited to learn about their menu. She recommended several items for us to choose from. MENU We ordered the 3 MEAT COMBO PLATTER: You can select different meats. We chose: pork belly, sausage, and ribs, with corn and french fries. Wow! Every bite was delicious! I loved the seasonings! Salty goodness from the pork belly, the Romanian sleeveless sausage, "Mici" made from beef and pork was perfectly seasoned and paired well with mustard, and the ribs were tender and fell right off the bones. None of the meats were tough and were very scrumptious! :) ------ BRISKET SANDWICH -Delicious! The brisket was very tasty and was definitely the star of the sandwich! The bread, cheese, and the veggies that accompanied the brisket was the perfect ratio. I could taste each element in every bite! Other dishes we ate: PASTRAMI SANDWICH: Fun fact, Pastrami originated from Romania! Pastrami comes from the word pastramă which means to preserve. So of course their pastrami was top notch! BURNT ENDS TRITIP SIDES: For the sides they were all yummy. Sides they serve include frenchfries, vegetables, macaroni, mashed potatoes, and corn. My personal favorite was the mashed potatoes! They were whipped to perfection and creamy. I enjoyed the meal with my friends! I liked the presentations of each dish. The generous portions, fresh ingredients, and the garnishes on top of the foods made it look very special. We had to give accolades to the cook, Manny who made each dish. ***All in all I had a great experience dining at Pitmasters' Society BBQ Grill! If you are a meat and potatoes person, THIS IS THE PLACE! Their specialty is their grilled and smoked meats. It is great bbq packed with unique flavors inspired by Romania. Everything is fresh and appetizing! Poftă bună! :)

Deliciousness BBQ beef brisket with fried cauliflower. Spicy & mild BBQ sauce with pickled onions…read morewith jalapeños balance the sweet/spicy/rich meaty flavors. Fast service and friendly folks. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) wings with garlic soy was great, but I forgot to take a photo ‍

Yesterday, my wife made some black-eyed peas--but nothing to go with them. That was my cue to find…read moresome meat and cornbread. On the way home, I stumbled across Wholly Smokes. I'd never been there before, so this review is all about first impressions. As we approached, the sign caught my attention: "Under New Ownership." Outside, an employee sat scrolling on his phone. It was a quiet Sunday around 3 PM, and we were the only patrons in sight. Checking Yelp beforehand had been a bit of a letdown, as their menu featured items they no longer offer. No links were available either. We ordered half a pound of pulled pork, half a pound of brisket, and four pieces of cornbread--all priced reasonably. Their tap selection turned out to be decent. The Cali Squeeze Blood Orange was a standout, and they also seemed to carry Firestone Walker products, including 805. The staff were friendly and responsive, which was refreshing. While the brisket had cooled by the time we got home, it was still tender and flavorful--just like the pulled pork. The real surprise? The chimichurri that accompanied the brisket--an unexpected and delightful touch. Overall, I'd rate the experience as average. While it's clear they've got potential, a bit more effort could turn Wholly Smokes into a go-to spot. Leaning in on those small details would really elevate the experience.

Sunday barbecue that hit the spot! Do NOT sleep on the…read morebriskets! I ordered pickup, my car still has that sweet, savory smokey flavor. (My favorite.) The owner was very personable, curious about why I decided to patron his local, the food and service did NOT disappoint. I am coming back and bringing family with me. I just wish there was an IG account to follow.

The fam was craving some bbq and boy did this place not disappoint! We got the 3 meat special…read moresausage, brisket and baby back ribs. mac and cheese, potato salad and coleslaw. Meats were all delicious, smoked too perfection. would go back and try the tri tip. Coleslaw was a little watery but thats just their style, all other sides were definitely hitting. There is parking but the front sign is missing so I did a little run around. The guy was nice no line and food was ready to go. I asked for hot bbq sauce and he delivered, very glad I asked. Would go back to try the chicken also probably, there are 2 huge smokers out front. This guy does it right!

So i am a bit confused about the photos here, because there is an actual restaurant looking place,…read moresome little cart and a food truck. Hopefully they are all related. My review is based on the food truck. It was my son's birthday. He was allowed to chose anything he wanted for dinner. Any price point... anything. Well i had seen this on Instagram and shared it with him two weeks prior. At first he wanted to go to Nobu or there were a few other high end options, but that is not his style honestly. Luckily, he remembered the post that I shared. He wanted to go here. Well, buckle up kids, we are going on a field trip! We left work/schools early and took a drive to Compton. When our navigation said we had arrived it suggested we park in the lot across from the library. Ok. There directly in front of the library was the food truck. There was a small line, so that was ideal. Not a long wait. My other smaller human and i went to wash their hands in the library. When i came out he had ordered the hungry man or something. It was more than enough for us. The oxtail was good. The ribs were good. The chicken was good. The cornbread was yummy. Just not over the moon for the greens... and i loooove collard greens. But that's ok. We went for the meats. They were out of the dinosaur ribs, so maybe if we go early enough next time, we can try those. We took it across the street to the park and ate and that was enough time for the small one to also play to get energy out before we headed home. The drive home was long, now that rush hour traffic had started. But none of us complained, because the meal was worth it.

Brisket and Mac and cheese are fire The spicy bbq sauce was…read morem favorite Order ahead of time and eat inside or on the patio.

The hottest new restaurant in Orange County. Multiple friends have been asking if I've had Smoke…read moreQueen. Looks like I was late to the game because they have been famous with articles from Eaters Magazine LA and The New York Times about Chef Winnie Yee, the Pit Madam. I think this is a new location they expanded to in the Cottage Industries newly developed area in Garden Grove. There is a small private lot off 9th street, but it's usually full, so you can find additional parking off 8th or 7th street nearby. I was helped by Swarna and she was so friendly, courteous and helpful. My boyfriend and I wanted to try a little bit of everything so we ordered 1/2 lb Brisket ($19), 1/2 lb Siu Yuk ($16), 1 Green Curry Sausage ($9), Mac and Cheese ($8), Tallow Fries ($8), and a Regular Fountain Drink ($3.50). We took the food togo, but everything tastes fresh and delicious. It did not affect the quality of the food. The one feedback I would like to give the restaurant is that it seems a bit stingy to only give us only one of each sauce when we ordered 3 meats. I didn't see this until we got home or I would have asked for more. It's hard to say which one was my favorite because both the brisket and the siu yuk were good. It was not only the flavor but the quality of the protein. The green sausage was a really nice fusion execution of a traditional American barbecue item. The sides were less exciting. I ate them and they were average but I don't feel like they live up to how great the proteins were. I would definitely order different sides the next time I come back. A great execution from Chef Winnie's Asian background in perfect harmony with American barbecue. I'll definitely be back!

One of the better smokehouses I've been to in Orange County, although admittedly, there aren't a…read moreton of BBQ spots in OC to begin with. The location is a huge plus. It's part of what seems to be a growing entertainment/retail complex, with a boba shop already there and some other cool businesses forthcoming. There's also a massive outdoor patio with tons of seating and play areas, which makes this a great spot if you have kids. I appreciate that the meat comes without BBQ sauce. You can grab whatever sauces you want from the condiment station and add them yourself, which I much prefer over having the meat arrive drenched in sauce. Brisket -- 7/10 Unfortunately, my brisket that day was a little tougher than I would've liked. Maybe I just got a leaner cut and should've asked for something fattier? I'm not entirely sure, because I've seen their brisket on TikTok and the pieces literally look like they're falling apart. Green Curry Sausage -- 9/10 Phenomenal. Super flavourful and incredibly unique. The green curry flavour works surprisingly well with the sausage, and I wish I'd ordered another link. Beef Bone -- 8/10 I'll admit, I was gawking a little bit at the price when I ordered this. Then it came out and I immediately understood why. This thing is massive. The meat was really well cooked, flavourful, and had an excellent ratio of fat to actual meat. Beef Tallow Fries -- 9/10 Crinkle-cut fries with a noticeable beef tallow flavour. They had the perfect amount of crispiness without being greasy, and they were a fantastic addition to the meal. Sesame Slaw -- 9/10 Honestly, one of the better coleslaws I've had. Refreshing, acidic, savoury, and umami. It hits a lot of different notes and was actually a really nice contrast to all the rich BBQ.