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    Parks Barks BBQ

    4.9 (39 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Parilla Lamb
    Tom S.

    I've known Parker long enough to appreciate both his approach to BBQ and his execution. Catering is not easy - even with a food truck kitchen / smoker. Parker buys good ingredients and blends the meat, the sides and the dips / relishes to fit the menu. If you were wondering what the "Barks" part of the name is, here is the answer: "Bark is the combination of the spices that you rubbed on your meat and the smoke from your smoker, combining with the meat protein in a chemical reaction. Good bark on a brisket or pork shoulder will make the meat flavor out of this world" Parker is 'creatively grounded' meaning he thinks about the entire menu and the flavors of each item. No one item overpowers another - you won't find yourself eating a plate where every item competes with the others. It's a thought-out BBQ ballet (tbh I just made that up but it's true). I went to an outdoor dinner where Parker did a Spanish Parilla - splayed whole lamb and pig. Over a wood fire. There is no 'recipe' for this...it's all about getting a good fire, searing the meat, then backing off and allowing it to cook to the proper temperature. Takes due diligence and a watchful eye. His kitchen staff are all experienced and friendly. Give Parker a call / email and challenge him - I know he will come through for you (your winery / company / wedding...)

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    Tiffany D.

    I came across this place at the Lodi Street Faire and I'm a sucker for barbecue so I knew I had to give them a try. First they quite the line which was a great indication that they were serving up some great bbq, then I saw the championship trophies and then after I looked at the reviews I knew I was in for a treat. They have a great menu with a variety of options. They have pulled pork sliders, smoke roasted chicken, ribs, brisket sandwich, wings, breakfast burritos and then a slew of sides. What caught my eye was their special Rib Tips, these are so hard to come by so there's no way I could've passed on them. I also ordered a side of their macaroni salad. The rib tips were cooked to perfection, they were very tender and seasoned well and that sauce had a nice sweet, savory and smokey flavor. These were probably the best rib tips that I've ever had and they give you a nice amount for the price. The macaroni salad was very good as well, it had a bit of a kick and the bell peppers gave it a nice flavor and crunch. One of the better macaroni salads that I've had as well. The customer service is also great, the staff here are very friendly and the prices are decent considering it's barbecue. I'll be back if I happen to be back in the area and find their truck again.

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    Alissa M.

    Got the chance to try out this amazing food truck while they were at the Lodi Street Faire. A coworker recommended them to me and I will be eternally grateful that he did. I'd been craving some good BBQ and these guys seriously delivered. We tried the rib tips, macaroni salad and the BBQ baked beans. Rib tips were tender with a sweet bbq sauce which is what I prefer. Macaroni salad was a little on the sweet side as well with crunchy fresh chopped red peppers in it. But the absolute star of the show were the beans-sweet, a bit spicy and smoky, they had bits of pineapple, sliced jalapeños and chucks of brisket-PHENOMENAL. The dish that everyone seemed to be ordering was the brisket fried rice which I dropped the ball on. However, now that I know about this truck I will definitely be visiting them again in the near future! It was obviously a popular truck as they had a constant line but they got the orders out quick and efficiently and service was super friendly. Prices were what I expected for good bbq. I highly recommend checking them out if you're into really great BBQ.

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    Jennifer V.

    Came to the farmer market with a couple friends, seen this bbq spot and stopped to try this out and OMG!!!! Its soooo goood 10/10 yallll omgggggg! The only thing my friend recommended is that they put bbq on of the sandwich:)

    Salt and Pepper Brisket Sandwich with pickled onions
    Lindsey C.

    Super tasty food truck that has selections of BBQ. They came to my work to cater us for the holidays. I had the Salt and Pepper Brisket sandwich with pickled red onions, the fingerling potatoes, and the harvest pasta, which was a seasonal side. I also tried my friends sliders and BBQ pork ribs, and the fudge brownie. Everything tasted great and Parker was super nice as well as the rest of the crew. Definitely check it out!

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    Amazing brisket that melts in your mouth! And they were super nice and giving. Highly recommend these guys!

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    Friendly and helpful cook/server, food excellent! Easy to locate, will definitely be back next time I'm passing through.

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    If your looking for good BBQ, look no further. great service and even better bbq! The brisket fried rice is delicious

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    3 months ago

    barbecue here is absolutely outstanding, with a perfect smoky flavor and meat that is incredibly tender and juicy.

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    Amazing food and equally amazing customer service! Highly recommend, everything is delicious

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    Everything is fantastic! The pulled pork is moist and delicious! The tri tip is perfect and the ribs.....amazing!! Highly recommend

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    3 years ago

    Amazing paella at Bokish vineyard this weekend! They are located at the Lodi Farmer's Market most weekends.

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    2 years ago

    Parks barks is the best BBQ in town! Their pulled pork sliders are to die for!! Parks wife is a lucky lady! AMAZING!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing foods and even better service ! I loved every bite ! I highly recommend!!!!! The lamb was to die for --and the sauces were so good !

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    3 years ago

    Best caterer around! Great food as always. Set up, clean up, and presentation great. Recommend Parker and his crew 10/10

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    5 years ago

    Parks Barks has amazing quality food! I would highly recommend for anyone looking to cater an event, to use Parks Barks BBQ!

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    Daddy's House of Ribs

    Daddy's House of Ribs

    4.4
    (392 reviews)
    11.1 km
    $$

    Absolutely incredible barbecue!…read more We ordered the ribs, potato salad, cornbread, sweet potato pie, and baked beans. Everything was amazing. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and excellent. The baked beans were honestly the best I've ever had, and the potato salad was the best potato salad I've ever had from a restaurant. The cornbread was absolutely to die for and so delicious! We also enjoyed the sweet potato pie, which was the perfect way to finish the meal. Everything tasted homemade, flavorful, and made with care. Catherine, the owner's daughter, was working while we were there, and she was so friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She made the experience even better and was happy to answer our questions. I highly recommend Daddy's House of Ribs if you're in the Lockeford area. The food, service, and hospitality were all outstanding. We will definitely be back!

    My wife and I went here for dinner because friends suggested it saying, "best BBQ west of Texas."…read moreI was not impressed. 1 - They have only one kind of BBQ sauce, and it is VERY spicy. I like spicy, but this was nothing but burn. How does a BBQ restaurant NOT offer a variety of sauces?!? 2 - We ordered the 3 Meat Combo plate. We wanted pulled pork on it, but were told that wasn't available for combo plates. Reallly?!? So I got the chicken instead. That turned out to be two dry legs. Had I known that, I would have gotten the ribs. The meal plus one water plus tax and tip ended up being $48. To be fair, there was enough food for two people with a little left over. But I just don't see the value.

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    Smokey Grill

    Smokey Grill

    4.6
    (112 reviews)
    1.5 km

    Smokey Grill in Lodi is officially our new go to spot for incredible Tandoori BBQ food with amazing…read moreflavors. We've been wanting to try this spot for a while, and since their other location is closed in Sacramento on Tuesdays, we finally made the trip to Lodi and wow, it was absolutely worth it the wait and Abdul that helped us was cool. He had a good sense of humor. We were coming back from Monterey and all of us were hungry. We ordered quite a feast: (3) chicken tikka wraps without lettuce 8 piece chicken tikka 8 piece chicken malai 6 regular naans + 1 garlic naan Tandoori fish order Tandoori chicken pizza Chicken tikka masala rice plate Every single item was flavorful, mouth watering, and cooked perfectly. The chicken tikka and malai were tender and packed with flavor. The naans were soft and fresh, and the chicken tikka masala rice plate had that rich, comforting sauce that was creamy smooth you can't stop eating and dipping your naan into. The tandoori fish was a standout smoky, well seasoned, and tender. They give a lot of meat inside the wraps. The tandoori chicken pizza... let's just say we couldn't even wait to get home. We ate a slice in the car because the smell alone was too tempting. That's how good it was. We took everything to go, the quality was top tier! You can tell they care about their food and flavors and wanting their customers happy. Abdul kept letting us know the status of our order and took care of us with chutney and ranch. If you've been thinking about trying Smokey Grill, don't wait.... this place delivers on every level! Ask for Abdul, he is down to earth nice guy. 5 stars!! Thanks Abdul!! Photos are attached

    Food was delicious, service was fast, the place is a little run down and the floors/tables were…read moresticky but the food made up for it tenfold. We ordered a whole of food after a long hot day golfing and it didn't disappoint. We got a mixed kabob platter, rice, garlic naan, house salad, mozzarella sticks, loaded fries and samosa chaat. Everything was great except the mozzie sticks. They were reminencent of carnival food. Kids liked them though! Overall, I say if you're in the mood for some middle eastern grub, then this is the place for you

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    Lockeford Sausage

    Lockeford Sausage

    4.7
    (886 reviews)
    11.1 km
    $$

    I've been here before, but NEVER for a 2 hour wait. Mind you, it's 4th of July weekend just 3 days…read morefrom now. Wait was to be expected, but still SUCKS to wait. After my grueling 2 hour wait, I finally open the door to the sweet smell of meat and air conditioning. Atmosphere is busy, and there were 4 lovely ladies just moving along and getting people their orders. I had the GREAT pleasure of having Allie (hope I spelled her name right) serve me. She was extremely patient and giving me every opportunity to ask questions, describe products and give samples to give me the true taste of what she was describing. She was very chipper, never rushing and made me feel like I NEED to come back! Hoping the management reads my review, typically I only write if service was excellent or notably terrible. This visit, this customer service, will make it that much easier, even waiting for 2 hours. Thank you Allie!

    Love this place!!…read more ALL of the sausages are amazing. We have usuals that we get: Chorizo and Hawaiian Luau Sausage (regular and spicy) and trying new ones: British Bangers, Portuguese Linguic, Polish Kielbasa THIS is what they usually serve at festivals: the most delicious Smoked Dakota Fresh Bratwurst - A MUST BUY!! This place gets busy so have patience and expect to wait in line (outside - so be prepared when it is HOT outside) , they only allow 6 people inside at a time. Also, review the menu before going and prepared to place your order. You can still peruse and add while they are preparing your order. Street parking only (or at least that was all I saw) - could be challenging to find a spot. Would I go back?? YES.... All the way from San Jose.

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    The feast of resistance.
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    Waterloo CA

    4.1
    (667 reviews)
    13.3 km
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    I've been going to Waterloo Rib for years. Today, my sister took me because I did her taxes and…read moreshe's getting a nice tax refund. Up front, I wanted to express why I'm giving this review a 5-star rating. It was entirely because of the Manager Betsy and of course the flavor of these ribs we had. I don't want to put this restaurant down or nit-pick the issues both my sister and I had. I wouldn't think that would be right of me and to the restaurant. Let's just say, we had issues and Betsy, God bless her, she took care of business and made everything right and even went beyond what we expected. Personal service is foremost what's important at any eating establishment, along with the quality of the food. The ribs and pesto pasta was to die for, and that's why I keep coming back. The three serves that were there attending to us, need better training. The food is always great and I will go back.

    Dined with friends. It had been 14 years since we've been here as we had moved a distance away. We…read morewere anxiously awaiting to be seated. First off, don't ever take someone else's buzzer! What a mistake! A person who didn't wanna wait any longer gave us their buzzer. After we got seated, we handed our buzzer in. To my husband, surprise, the hostess was extremely, extremely rude and replied to him. We don't do that here!!!! Our waitress was extremely pleasant and professional! We ordered the chicken and rib combo, the ribs were just ok but the chicken was dry. For the price overall, we expected much more. I can't say that it left a good lasting impression on us. Our waitress gave us a couple of extra ribs in our to go containers. That was very kind of her. Unfortunately, we won't be dining here again.

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