These guys are awesome. Half the time they don't even say a word, they just get your perfect meal and get you on your way. An incredible spot for a savory lunch! Recommend calling in for even faster pick up. Tri tip sandwich is one of, if not the best I've ever had from here. read more

The sides were delicious, got the potato and Mac salad. But the bbq itself, was dry. The tri-tip was chewy. Ribs were dry.

The absolute best Tritip in the county. Yummy. They are moving outside of this store which is super smart as they deserve ac restaurant setting. Can't wait. read more

Love this food, and all the employees. Best BBQ in town. Food is great, not overly priced, and everytime I eat there it's the same. It's consistent,They have weekly specials, and everything is home made read more

I phoned in a take out order. Two meat combo, tri-tip and chicken, with chili beans and potato salad. It was very good. Loved the barbecue sauce. Potato salad was perfect. Chili beans were great. The amount of food was enough for me to have two meals. When I went to enjoy the leftovers the next day, I was bummed because I forgot I had used all the barbecue sauce and I didn't have any at home. But, the meats tasted better without sauce! Absolutely yummy! The market where Q-Time BBQ is located is snack lover's heaven. read more

My father used to say that being married is like having a pillow fight in prison or when someone pulls out a guitar around the campfire - it seems like fun but there's soon a foreboding intuition telling you nothing good can come of this and you quickly feel trapped to the extent that it becomes so awkward you don't know where to look. Not surprisingly, my father was married several times. He didn't respect the institution of marriage. He also eschewed conventional names for his later born children and started naming them after his favorite things in life. The only half sibling that I'm actually close to is my stepbrother, Pappy Van Winkle, who is about my age and lives the next town near his own Mom and two sisters. Pappy is getting married next month, so I thought I would provide him with some positive advice about the institution of marriage and take him out to a nice lunch. We ended up at Q-Time BBQ in Oak View. What a revelation! The small unassuming grocery store along Ventura Avenue contains a mind blowing selection of wine and a wonderful butchery serving some of the best barbecue in the area. I had the tri-tip plate with macaroni salad and baked beans, and Pappy ordered the bone-in barbecue chicken with potato salad and slaw. All fantastic and the customer service could not have been better. We couldn't find anywhere to sit inside, so we ate in my car while I extolled the benefits of marriage to Pappy. I explained that a wife becomes more than just a best friend. Because best friends will desert you the first time that you try to urinate out of the front window of their moving car even though we all agreed that 55 miles an hour was slow enough to make it work. Of course that's merely a hypothetical scenario, but if it did happen it's entirely Nathan's fault because he refused to pull over when we were an hour late for his grandmother's funeral. And you certainly cannot expect someone to hold their bladder after drinking an entire Big Gulp and two Mike's Hard Lemonades that he insisted we drink to toast his Grammy's journey to the great beyond. It's a biological impossibility! My point is this: a wife is more than a cherished friend as she would never cut you out of her life for ruining her good suit or the upholstery in her car, and she would certainly be willing to overlook your harmless errors in judgment and less than sound understanding of fluid dynamics. I believe it was Colerage who said "the happiness of marriage is that it is the highest state of love. It is the great mutuality, the sharing of self." Two become one, no matter what challenges come along. And challenges are guaranteed. Pappy was elated that we could spend time together over a delicious meal at Q-Time BBQ, and he seemed a little confused but mostly convinced that my advice was sound and sincere. Thank you Q-Time BBQ! read more

Delicious food. The woman who works there seems to always be angry. Please don't make me feel bad for ordering food from your establishment. Not once has she treated me kindly. Also, got back to work and my Brussels sprouts were cold (they were a side to my HOT sandwich, they clearly were supposed to be warmed up). I order them every other time I come here and they're always warm. Guess who was in charge of heating them up? read more

EVERYTIME we go the food is phenomenal!!! I love the staff they are very attentive and fast. I love walking the store to find awesome goodies the Ranch market has so much variety we always find something new to try. My husband's obsession is the tiramisu in the freezer section. Thank you Q-time and Oak View Ranch Market. We're definitely forever customers. read more

Q-Time BBQ - Tri-tip sandwich and Mac salad extra bbq sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

How does one not see the chicken wasn't cooked enough?? Served/Sold an uncooked bbq 1/2 chicken on Tuesday the 16th. BLOODY, raw meat - disgusting. Into the trash it went. I didn't want to deal with them anymore. read more

Hands down the best hidden gem in oakview. Located inside the Ojai valley ranch market (previously known as dahls market for the locals) The food is always made fresh and is making me hungry just thinking about it. Try the tri tip sandwich, you won't regret it'! read more

the tri tip is the best. service is ok although the dark haired women, whose worked their for quite awhile, can be grumpy.

Ordered a full rack of ribs and was not disappointed! These guys hooked it up! Their BBQ sauce could have been better though, but the ribs were so tender they barely needed the sauce anyways. read more

Aaron is very great at customer service, dependable, reliable, reasonable and friendly. His food is delicious.

The best Tri-Tip sandwich in the Valley & their macaroni salad is yum yum yum Right here at the old Dahl's Market read more

What a bummer to get home and realized that my wife and I didn't receive BBQ sauce for the Tri-Tip sandwiches that I paid nearly $20 each. Would think that would be a no brainer that a BBQ joint would included their sauce. Shame on me for not checking my order before leaving. Guess I'll have to whip out the Sweet Baby Ray's. read more

Q-Time BBQ - No sauce, pretty disappointed. - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

WOW! Every time I eat here I'm reminded of the good old days barbecuing with my family in the backyard during summertime. Authentic, fresh, and TASTY! The staff makes the experience feel like you're catching up with an old friend who sends you home with a stacked plate of home-cookin'. Truly one of the best "hidden-gem"BBQ places in the area. Try it and thank me later! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I wouldn't trust a mouth that says otherwise!! read more

I would pass by this market all the time but found out that QTime was inside its to the left as you walk in. They have a huge beer selection & alot of brands & items I've never seen. But I got the Tri Tip combo & everything was delicious the Chilli beans were the best I've I've had I'd go back just for that but the plate had plenty of food & tri tip. The tri tip was just how it should be & the BBQ sauce was also one of the best ever. Definitely stop by to get awesome food. read more

High key some of the best bbq in the county whenever I'm craving it this is the place to go! Portions are beyond generous & service is quick! read more

This is a great spot, quick, tasty.... Nice people, good service, above average BBQ! ....

Best BBQ in town!! Not really a dine in spot (it's inside a market) but the food here is BOMB!!!! Take it to go with one of the many many beer and wine selections... like the biggest selection you've ever seen inside of a store. My salad was overdressed so I might order the dressing on the side next time. read more

Q-Time BBQ - BBQ tri tip salad! - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

Walked into this place the other day and was amazed. A man by the name of Nick behind the counter helped me out and thank goodness for him. There was so many different options I didn't know where to start so I'm glad he was there guiding me and helping me pick out a couple entrees and sides for my Sunday roast. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient and kind . The food ended up being as good as the service ! I would definitely recommend coming here . The tri tip was incredible, the chicken tenders n curly fries delicious. The macaroni salad was bomb and I can't wait to work up an appetite so I can come again . read more

Best Restaurant I've ever been to in my entire life! Everyone was so helpful and friendly. Who ever cooks the Tri-tip is a magician. Best Mac salad and potato salad in the west. Can't say a darn bad thing about this fine establishment. 100 stars and thumbs up read more

I stopped by this barbecue place in Oak View California after getting my last Covid shot in Ojai. Felt like barbecue for my reward so I looked in Yelp and found this place it's a market with a deli inside that served barbecue from the pit outside. I got the rib dinner and half barbecue chicken. With a rib dinner I got chili beans and coleslaw for my sides it had about five real meaty baby back ribs done perfectly and sauce on the side. I also got a half of barbecue chicken just because. It was very juicy! read more

Q-Time BBQ - Rib combo with 1/2 barbecue chicken chili beans coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

Best try tip sandwich and macaroni salad been going to them for so long. I crave their food all the time.

Food was okay. But had bad customer service. Lady was really rude over the phone and when picking up our food.

Great BBQ place hidden inside a grocery store. We found this place by cruising Yelp - great for locating those tucked away restaurants, and this place was definitely not somewhere we would have found on our own. When you walk in the grocery market, bang a left and you'll see a meat counter with a few tables and chairs near it. That's it! The woman who took our order was extremely patient and very accommodating to our request to substitute things in the dinner meal. We got the 3 meat dinner meal (beef tri-tips, pulled pork and chicken) with fries and potatoe salad plus a chicken sandwhich and half pound of chili beans. I think the total came out to about $25 and while that may sound expensive it is pretty cheap for BBQ (especially compared to our local places). And unlike those places, we were full when we got done eating. The beef tips were the best part of the meal in my opinion. The chicken was good (a little smokey) and the pulled pork was OK (I've had better but I've definitely had worse!). We took the meal to Lake Casitas and had a picnic. The fries were the worse for the trip but I don't hold that on the restaurant at all. The potatoe salad was great (not your typical loaded with mayo version) and the 'chili beans' was actual chili and not some canned crap. They used Ciabata bread for the pulled pork sandwhich and my wife liked it (she is hard to impress). My 3 year old loved everything which is also saying something. Protip: The grocery store has a huge beer selection, check it out while you wait as you pay for everything up front. Give this place a shot, you won't regret it! read more

Q-Time BBQ - 3 meat dinner (beef tips, chicken and pulled pork) and the potatoe salad. Pulled pork sandwhich in the back. - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

Q time bbq: Fast, Outstanding food, and service. Great staff and many food options. Fresh meats sausage, tritip and chicken etc. Great place. The owner is an outstanding guy. If you haven't tried this place, I highly recommend. read more

Inside the market, you'll find this bbq gem. Ordered a rack of ribs (2 lbs) to share with a friend. They presented the full rack first to us for approval, before slicing it up. The ribs were hot, moist and the bbq sauce complimented it perfectly. I will be back! read more

Q-Time BBQ - Bbq ribs and not enough bbq sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

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When it comes to lunch and a straight forward no non sense tri tip sammich this is it. Tri tip was Q'd to the quality a BBQ should. The building is not extravagant interior wise but that's why it's a adventure the Q-time serves up a toasted sammich with simple ingredients tri tip and a side of sauce. BBQ doesn't have to be complicated and the old fashioned simple is always a jam that's always hittin. If you come here and like it spicy ask for the spicy sauce on the side. Keepin it easy and straight forward for a delicious lunch. Sadly their sauce isn't sold locally and should be. Sauce bossin. I heard it from a local and was recommend by a local. read more

Partial to the juicy, smoky ribs but can't miss with the chicken so tasty and moist. Tri tip's also tender & excellent. The people work like crazy yet are always efficient and pleasant. Habit forming take-out place. Located in the amazingly well stocked, delightful Ranch Market with its mind-boggling wine and beer selection. read more

Love it! Always get half lb tri tip, Mac salad and a tri tip chopped salad. Give them a little time. Rome wasn't built in a day. By the way the market has incredible beer selection. If your into that. read more

Great stuff! Good service! Worth the time and money. Inside the market and right by the beer section. How good does it get? Meat to go as well. read more

The food is good but a little pricy for the portions. The people are super friendly and the meat is good quality if you want to pick some up to take home. read more

These were the best bbq ribs we have had in years. Without any sauce you taste the wood fire grill and they are cooked to perfection! Make sure to get some little containers of their bbq sauce too, it is great. They also have really good salads selection as well as garlic fries. Life is GOOD!!! read more

Customer service is awful, I called for a phone order and the lady puts me on hold (which is completely fine) but when she answers she proceeds to yell "yesssss" into the phone. She needs improvement. read more

The plates are really big, and the meat is great quality. We bought food for employees and it was the best decision to thank our people.

First time trying out Q-Times since they were in mieners Oaks. I have very found memories of eating here in my younger days. A true gem of the ojai valley! I truly enough oh educated and knowledgeable the staff is about everything from the menu to where all products were sourced. Tiana who happens to be the manager makes every visit unique. By far the best service and food around! There's never a dull moment with tiana or the the menu which always has new scrumptious foods! And I absolutely love trying new food! read more

Q-Time BBQ - a chicken chopped salad with avocado - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

Bbq chicken salad with tri tip dinner. The bbq is cooked outside over oak pit. Real backyard California flavor.

Ironically I was craving chicken tenders the other day and was looking up places in ojai to get chicken tenders. Stumbled across this place and saw it had good reviews, thought to myself huh I will have to try it sometime. Fast forward to today, after a long day I wasn't in the mood to cook dinner but didn't want to get fast food or pizza. I thought hmmm bbq sounds good, and I remembered this place. $15 for a dinner combo with Tri-tip, not bad at all! The Tri-tip was delicious and nicely cooked (medium rare just how I like it). They are generous with their sides which I love! There's places I have gone to that give you tiny scoops that don't even fill a small cup and charge the same price or more and the food isn't even that good. If you are craving some good bbq, totally recommend this place. Also like someone else said, it is located in the ojai valley ranch market. Google directions tend to be a little unclear about that. read more

Q-Time BBQ - Dinner combo with one choice of meat, choice of 2 sides and garlic bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Oak View, California

I live in Ventura and my neighbor told me about this amazing BBQ spot that is near Ojai. I went there today for the first time and I'm so grateful that I did! I met Aaron and I tell you... he definitely hooked me up! Very friendly and personable. It's refreshing during this day and age that we actually get to connect with people who are behind the counter and offer quality service, personability, authenticity and quality food. If I were you, please check this place out. This is a hidden gem and one of the best BBQ places around - straight up! Keep up the great work over there Aaron! Truly! read more