Oh yeah! This is the good stuff! Was going camping at the beach a few weeks ago and didn't want to smoke the ribs in the cold/wet. I had been hearing about Red Eye locally and thought I would give them a try. I ordered in advance - I had heard they sell out fast if you don't put in an advance order. Pick up took longer than seemed reasonable for an advance to go order, but zero complaints about the quality of the food! I got two racks of pork ribs and they were spectacular. The other stuff e saw them putting out looked really good too. I normally smoke my own meats, but it is great to have someone local that does such a good job. Now I have a place I can go to when I don't have time to do it myself. Everyone who tried them loved them- including a friend who was a chef in New Orleans. I think Red Eye are the best thing going around here for real BBQ (by a good measure). If you haven't tried them yet, get over there! You are in for a real treat! read more

While the food that I ordered (or at least got of what was available) was objectively delicious and seasoned wonderfully, my experience of ordering and waiting was dissapointing and overall ruined my lunch. *PS I ordered under the name Zed if you see this review. There was already quite a line by the time I came in around 12:40 and was eager to try everything after reading the amazing reviews. I decided to order all the cuts except for short rib (they were sold out) and the chicken. As I am placing my order, I see some miscommunication between the chef (Bob I believe) and the person who took my order, something about not following the inventory count of cuts available, potentially leading to over-orders. I prayed there would still be enough for what I ordered and stayed optimistic. About 10 minutes after ordering, I was told that the beef cheeks were sold out. I was okay with that as they refunded me immediately. 15 minutes later and I'm told that the spareribs are also sold out. At this point the only things available were the pork belly and jalapeno cheddar sausage. I still wanted to try the two that were still available, but was dissapointed in having to experience this. As for the food itself, to say the least it was very good. The pork belly was perfectly salted and simply melted in my mouth. The sausage was juicy, had a great snap to it, and had a perfect ratio of cheese to sausage. The jalapeno is subtle and doesn't punch you with spice, but the subtle hint of spice with each bite was addicting. The stand out for me would be their pickles. Korean pear, fresno chili, cucumber, and red onions made up the pickle mix. I loved the sweet n sour of the pear and couldn't stop eating it. The cornbread was also nice and fluffy. Would I come back to try this? 100%. Just from the pork belly and sausage, I can't wait to try the short rib/cheek/spareribs. I would recommend everyone who wants to try Red Eye to either PRE-ORDER or come early before they open, as I came ~40 minutes after opening and most of the meats were sold out. I wish there was a clearer tracking system of how many cuts were left, as placing an order only to be told AFTER ordering that stuff was already sold out is extremely frustrating. Maybe having 1 more person would also help as well, as I waited close to 30 minutes for my order. I will update this review after another attempt, as this could have simply been an off day. read more

Tried Red Eye Barbecue with family over the weekend. The Very Friendly Owner enchanted me by answering my questions with phrases like "Texas-style rub" and "sweet and smoky with a lot of heart". I ordered the Pork Spare Ribs. For me, the sides, potato salad, corn bread, and coleslaw, were the true stars of my meal. I was surprised again and again by the delicious mix of flavors in each. Seat yourself after ordering. Appeared to be indoor seating only available. Hot Tip #1: Red Eye is a two-man operation. The line accumulates quickly and moves slowly, so if you are undecided, maybe hem and haw while in line. Hot Tip #2: It's ok to bring your own water bottle inside the restaurant, so kudos to those that always have their water bottle in one hand! read more

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Fabulous! We had the end of the day pork belly pinwheels. They were delicious. The sides are unique twist to traditional bbq sides. Lentils, potato salad and an apple coleslaw. They are a pop up inside sazon deli on Sebastopol road every Saturday. They are there until they sell out. read more

Red Eye Barbecue - Pork belly pinwheels potato salad lentils and coleslaw - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Wifey and I stopped in here yesterday and it was awesome! The owner, Bob was extremely friendly, spending the time to tell us his story. The food was out of this world. The potato salad was so good!! The fresh pickled cucumbers were some of the best I've had and there were pickled grapes and kiwi that were really great! All of the meat (we had pork ribs, beef ribs, jalapeño cheddar sausage, pork belly and beef cheek) was amazing but the star of the show was the beef cheek - I've never had anything like it! I've had the best bbq all over Texas and Red Eye was right up there with them! You need to eat here! Highly recommend!!! read more

Red Eye Barbecue - Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs, Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage, Pork Belly and Beef Cheek - all amazing! - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Red Eye Barbecue pops up every Saturday at Sazón, and it's well worth a visit. Pre-order or swing by early for the best selection--this is BBQ people line up for. The pork ribs are tender and smoky, the beef cheek is rich and melt-in-your-mouth, and the jalapeño cheddar sausage is packed with flavor (not spicy). Sides like the potato salad and tangy slaw complement everything perfectly. We were lucky enough to try the frozen custard as a special treat--and it was excellent. Quality food, relaxed vibe--definitely a spot to keep on your radar. SO GOOD. Say hi to Bobby and Brendan--the sweetest! read more

Red Eye Barbecue - Pork ribs, beef cheek, jalapeño cheddar sausage - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

This is the best Texas style barbecue in Sonoma county, hands down. I lived in central Texas for a quick minute and spent many of my meals around pits inhaling smoke and shooing flies away from my plates, not bothered by spending long waits in lines for the right cuts and crust. Baby brisket was done perfectly, you could cut it with your fork and melted in your mouth. Jalepeno sausage was tender, spiced perfectly and had a great snap to the casing. Potato salad and pickled goodies finished off each bite perfectly along with my local hazy IPA tall can. I cannot say enough about the food and how nice and friendly the pit boss was. Studied under Mueller and was knowledgeable of all the Austin greats. 11/10. read more

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I have no pictures of the food. The owner was very nice and thanked us for the support. The food was so good! The ribs were good. The lentils were bomb !!! I took a dairy pill because it was topped with cheese. It was so good. I have never eaten lentils that have tasted that good. read more

Better than Memphis or Texas BBQ. The ribs were smoky and tender, fell right off the bone, and the coleslaw hit And the beef cheeks are to die for. You can tell they actually care about the food here. The pit masters a character. Full of stories. The best BBQ in the state California for sure. Can't convince me otherwise. read more

We got takeout food from Red Eye Barbecue for the first time today. Beef rib, pork ribs, pork belly wheel and sides of lentils, potato salad and cole slaw (along with the pickled veges and fruit). Wow! Everything was delicious. All three meats were super tasty, smokey but not overpoweringly so, and fall off the bone tender. The sides were surprising stars. At some bbq places sides are an afterthought. Not here. The best barbeque I have had in Sonoma County. And Bob, the owner, is very friendly and approachable. read more

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This BBQ is transcendent. There is no other word for it. Bob's BBQ stacks up with the best of Real Texas OG BBQ! In some ways it's better because his sides and pairings bring a level of depth and complexity you find in a place like French laundry. Absolute hidden gem. One day soon this BBQ will have lines around the block like a Pliny the younger release. Highly Highly Highly Recommend! read more

The BEST BBQ! The pinwheels are unreal.. we all couldn't stop talking about how amazing they were and can't wait to have them again. The sides are so amazing too. We can't wait for our next time back! read more

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The food here is amazing! If you're a transplant and have been looking for outstanding BBQ like you tasted in central Texas, look no farther. The ribs and cheeks have the great tell-tale smoke ring and are tender and juicy. The potato salad and cole slaw are fabulous. Every bite was delicious. I will be back frequently to get my TRUE BBQ fix. Also, the owner and sous chef are great conversationalists! read more

Red Eye Barbecue - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Best BBQ in the North Bay, hands down. This is not some Californianated, overpriced version of Texas BBQ... Red Eye BBQ is the real deal! Go early on a Saturday and plan to be there right at noon to beat the line. Otherwise they will sell out. The pork ribs are sublime. The sides: 10/10. The potato salad is so tasty we always get two. I also like to get a half-chicken and a few sausages so we have leftovers. Prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. Excellent food that doesn't break the bank basically does not exist in Sonoma County anymore. So, no wonder this place already has a cult following - it is a hidden gem. read more

This crew is dedicated to providing top notch locally sourced foods. The pit boss is not afraid to experiment with interesting flavors. Well worth the try! read more

Very friendly chef the ambience when we ate inside is family friendly , the food is delicious ! I really enjoyed the chile lentils rather than the traditional chile beans the flavors are unique just what Santa Rosa needs more of and you get a lot for your bucks $ read more

Beef ribs are only great if made by a good Chef. I bought two prime short ribs that were perfectly smoked. The fixings and potatoe salad were beyond perfect. Bobby has something going at this location that deserves some big time credit. It was a meal for 2.5. Can not wait to come back. read more

Red Eye Barbecue - Amazing short rib - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

First time we visited was to pick up BBQ and sides for 20 at Christmas. All food was ready on time and service was amazing with extra sauces, honey butter and cornbread. We ask for lean servings and they delivered. The beans are remarkable also. You'll love it as everything was clean and well prepared! read more

Incredible food, humble owner busting his ass to bring high quality Texas bbq to Sonoma County. His meats are deeply Smokey and sides are shockingly good. You won't be disappointed. He has a nice flare to his cooking w some subtle surprises that make his dishes stand out read more

Red Eye Barbecue First, briefly, my qualifications: I've lived in Texas for the last 26 years and consider TX BBQ one of the main reasons to stay. I've been to many of the big-name places in Lockhart, Austin, Lulling, and Houston. Killen's in Pearland is my "home" spot. I rarely eat BBQ when I travel because it's just not the same. I agreed to go to Red Eye because my brother, who lives in Santa Rosa, wanted to go. Honestly I was humoring him. Well, turns out that Red Eye is absolutely legit, at least the pork ribs--they were sold out of everything else. The pit master used to work in Austin and he clearly learned the art. Particularly nice bark on the ribs, good and tender, and served with pickled onions and white bread, as God intended. Sauce was good but not actually necessary, also as it should be. Maybe not quite as smoky in flavor as some spots in TX but this is the first BBQ I've had outside Texas that you could actually serve there and people would be cool with it. Good Texas-sized portion as well. Very positive experience! So if you're in the Santa Rosa area and what to see what the fuss over Texas BBQ is all about, swing by Red Eye and check 'em out. Cool octopus art, too. read more

"Barbecue" means a lot of things to different people. There's Memphis, Carolina, Kansas City--the list goes on. Red Eye is unabashedly Texas BBQ. And frankly, it might be some of the best you can get outside the state of Texas. It's delicious and well-executed. I'm amazed that I no longer need to visit family in Houston to get BBQ like this! I didn't think it'd be possible. read more

Yum yum yum. We loved it all! The ribs and chicken and corn bread were our favorites. Amazingly good!!!

Hands down the best Texas BBQ I've ever had -- right here in Northern California! Bob is an amazing guy, and his passion shows in every bite. The beef cheeks are phenomenal. They're only open on Saturdays and sell out every week, so make sure you pre-order on their website -- you won't want to miss it! read more

I drove over an hour to experience this amazingness after seeing months of online pictures. I didnt really know what to expect, I love bbq but I never had anything like this before! Barbeque wise- top notch perfection, on that aspect you can tell this guy knows what he is doing with SO much attention to detail. To take it a step further, each item was specifically tailored with additions of sauces that complemented the meats so perfectly, only a professional could do this!! I experienced probably all of the sides, the potato salad is out of this world!! NOTHING like anything i have experienced and potato salad is one of my go tos! Highly recommended spot to try and well worth the price..not cheap..but here i am two weeks later fantasizing! the beef cheeks...omg!! read more