Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Red House BBQ

    4.3 (958 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Red House BBQ Photos

    Business Info

    RED HOUSE BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Red House BBQ

    Recommended Reviews - Red House BBQ

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Interior front shot.
    John H.

    Great BBQ, the beef ribs are a safe bet, the pastrami is very good as well. The service is friendly and pretty quick. The decor is quite eclectic, very original. They have a full bar and honestly we stop in whenever in Tehachapi.

    Robyn L.

    We came here for a late lunch on Wednesday. And I assumed it would be pretty quiet but it was packed. We did have to wait a while but once we got seated we were served right away. My boys got the kids pulled chicken sandwich, my mom got the tri tip sandwich with green coleslaw and I got the pulled pork sandwich with okra as the side. I loved all of the food. Next time I come here though I may ask for the meat without the bread. It just gets soggy from all the delicious sauce. The okra was fire.

    Menu
    Brian H.

    Awesome BBQ and Smoked Meat! Small place so be patient! The brisket is thick sliced and the tri tip was very tender. Would definitely recommend.

    Outdoor dining on the patio
    Jimmy L.

    Still the best BBQ around. I drive 45 minutes out of my way to go to Red House whenever I can. It's small and quirky, and always worth it.

    Tri tip, brisket, onion rings and cornbread
    George C.

    Food is great. Pull pork is tasty, now the brisket was to die for! Brisket just melts in your mouth. Wife loved the Mac and cheese oh and the onion rings are perfect. Overall, the ambiance is nice and mild western gold rush settings. Love it. We had two waitress and they mother were very nice and attentive. I highly recommend y'all to come try this place out in the beautiful city of Tehachapi Cal

    Ribs, yams, garlic shrimp
    Chelsey M.

    Extremely busy when we went tonight, not a seat unfilled we waited for about 20 minutes to be seated outside in the patio section as there's no standing room. The restaurant itself seemed to clean as well as the restroom. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and made sure we were taken care of. The food was great wasn't our first choice, but it sounds like they ran out of a lot of stuff. We will definitely be back to try some more later more to come..

    4 beef ribs with mac and cheese
    Trish S.

    Still one of the best spots in the area for BBQ. This us my first visit since they switched to table service and it went very smoothly. There were plenty of open tables when we arrived at 5 but they were filling up quick by 6. Hubby loved his beef ribs and left quite the boneyar behind. MiL liked the catfish but wished it had a bit more seasoning though she usually likes things very salty, to be fair. I really liked the tender pork ribs and well seasoned fries. The shrimp actually had a bit too much salt for me, but they were nicely cooked. I definitely recommend a visit if you want something rustic and hearty. No plating with tweezers here!

    Katherine D.

    Best bbq in California. The meat is so tender, juicy, and fresh. The homemade bbq sauces are packed with so much flavor. The Mac & cheese was so creamy & so addicting. I wish the cornbread was a bit warmer but that's just a preference. It's perfect just how it's made. We ordered fried pickles to start and boy oh boy they were tasty. My family was beyond pleased with their dishes and combo meat plates. Everyone is so welcoming and accommodating. We were seated pretty fast and the food came at a reasonable time. Everything about Red House BBQ just felt comforting. Definitely will be back.

    Theo B.

    Went to the Red House BBQ in tehachapi this place is pretty much on point Man the ribs are meaty the chicken is on point. The pulled pork is good and the french fries and the mac and cheese wow definitely will go back so if you want your bellies full and you want to go to sleep afterwards this is the place to go.

    Back bar
    Catherine P.

    This is a small establishment, though they do have outdoor seating available, about 8 tables indoors. Very hunting lodge-esqe. Lots of mounted animals on the walls. We were say immediately and all of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the pork belly sandwich and a side of red slaw. That pork belly is addictive. They "candy" it in a honey bourbon bbq sauce. The red slaw is vinegar based but not overly sour. Great counterpoint. My friends ordered the brisket, which was fork tender and huge beef ribs. They, also, got the green slaw and it was perfectly dressed, not overly mayonnaise-y. Definitely some of the best bbq I've ever had.

    Rib Of The Beast
    Dianne V.

    Loved the atmosphere in there, with all of the writing on the walls and fun tiles in the bathrooms. We had the Rib of the Beast and shared it, it was HUGE! And the meat fell right off the bone, cooked to perfection. We had a baked potato, and unfortunately that didn't have much flavor, even with the toppings. Our kids had tri tip, Mac and cheese, brisket, and a pulled pork sandwich. They all loved it and had leftovers too! We also had some fried pickles, those were delicious!

    See all

    Photo of Carlos G.
    13
    17
    12

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Food and service amazing!!! We will be back. Don't miss out on this country charm and great barbecue.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Food is always excellent. Great BBQ. Great atmosphere, fast service. Friendly staff. And a full bar now.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Love the ribs!!! Will be back for more next time through Tehachapi. Glad to have discover this place.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Amazing food, friendly service, a favorite casual place for dinner. We love everything on the menu.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    6 months ago

    Great barbecue. Great service better than the barbecue in Texas. We will definitely be back unique ambience.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Donna R.
    214
    2
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Patti K.
    21
    165
    42

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeeper G.
    1
    346
    106

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken L.
    0
    12
    7

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Zach S.
    0
    29
    16

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Excellent food! Every bite was delicious! Service was exceptional and our family enjoyed the experience!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joelle M.
    134
    30
    16

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Best BBQ in tehachapi. If your coming throw town it's worth the stop for lunch or dinner .

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Deb S.
    19
    47
    48

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jeremy B.
    73
    101
    23

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mia R.
    1172
    352
    1240

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    The brisket did have a lil too much fat for my liking, however it wasn't too bad. The Indian tacos were YUMMY, fresh & delicious!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karen D.
    109
    58
    34

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Roger D.
    111
    31
    5

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 2 of 24

    Ask the Community - Red House BBQ

    Is the seafood boil year-round?

    The Seafood Boil goes from Spring to usually mid October as the weather becomes too cold to continue to offer it.

    Do you still make the green Apache chili?

    Absolutely! When all the ingredients come into season, that's when we make it. There will be a batch made within the next month! We post it on our Facebook page. It goes fast!

    View All 3 Questions

    You might also consider

    P Dubs Grille & Bar - Grill chicken with vegetables. $20,00 +taxs

    P Dubs Grille & Bar

    4.1(148 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    The drive to the little suburb out in the hills of Stallion Springs was breathtaking! When we…read morearrived we were greeted by a super nice waitress which started our dinner in a good place. My wife and I both ordered a burger ( cheeseburger) hers with fries you can order season fries or Steak fries. I had a Western Cheeseburger w/ onion rings. I was not expecting half pound patties and the fixing were outstanding and a great amount of all the fixings on both burgers. They also have a great beer selection and bar so you can order any drink you'd like. All in all a great drive, food and very cold pints of beer to go with our burgers. We've returned twice for the drive and the small town feel of Tehachapi and its quaint downtown where my wife loves to shop the small shops.

    Everything was absolutely delicious. The nachos with fried chicken is to die for and the jalapeño…read morepoppers are fire. I got their breakfast burger with double fried eggs and bacon with onion rings. Wife got their frisco burger with fries and my daughter got the club sandwich with fries. Everything was amazing and our waitress Emma was the most perfect waitress ever. Emma was right on top of everything and made sure our drinks were always full. Thank you Emma for a perfect Friday night dinner. We will return

    Photos
    P Dubs Grille & Bar
    P Dubs Grille & Bar - Edamame potstickers deep fried were AMAZING along with the wasabi dipping sauce.

    Edamame potstickers deep fried were AMAZING along with the wasabi dipping sauce.

    P Dubs Grille & Bar - Dubs Burger w/Swiss and shoestring fries. Yummy, says Hubby!

    See all

    Dubs Burger w/Swiss and shoestring fries. Yummy, says Hubby!

    Kohnen's Country Bakery

    Kohnen's Country Bakery

    4.5(1k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I have been going to Kohnen's for decades. I am often in the Bakersfield and Tehachapi areas for…read morework, and we always stop in for a great meal when passing through on road trips. Tuesday, March 10th, we traveled to Bakersfield to pick up a vehicle I had purchased, and of course had to stop by Kohnen's. My wife and I split a Tuna and Cheddar Panini, and a loaded Turkey (we arrived too late for Sourdough!!). It is difficult to walk away without a mini-pie (try them all, but blackberry is freaking amazing!!). As always, Danelle was there with her typical congeniality and work ethic! We love her!! And I got to tell her about her doppelgänger in a restaurant in Yucaipa!! They do exist!! In summary, eat at Kohnen's!! Say hi to Danelle!

    I visited Kohnen's Bakery Tehachapi yesterday with my family, and this was honestly one of the…read moreworst customer service experiences I've ever had. I only purchased two items -- one cream puff and one slice of cheesecake -- but the cashier charged my card THREE times due to repeated mistakes. Here's exactly what happened: 1) My first card (Card A) was charged $11.20. The cashier asked me if I wanted a receipt, and I said yes. Then she told me the receipt didn't come out because the transaction "didn't go through," and asked me to provide my card again. 2) I gave the same card again, and this time she charged $11.69. 3) Then again, she told me that it didn't go through, so I used a different debit card (Card B), which was charged $11.20. While sitting at the table with my family, I immediately checked my bank account and thought I had only been charged twice. I spoke to a staff member at the store and requested a refund for one of the $11.20 charges, which was processed. However, today I realized I had actually been charged three times, meaning there was still another $11.20 that needed to be refunded. So I called the bakery and asked to speak with a manager. I spoke with someone named Danielle. I calmly explained the entire situation and told her I would send all my receipts and bank transaction records by email so they could double-check and confirm everything. She said ok and gave me their email address, but it was very long, and I was concerned about making a mistake while writing it down. So I politely asked if she could text me the email address instead. Her response was extremely rude -- she said, "I'm not required to do that," and told me to just write it down myself if I had a pen and paper. Although I was already uncomfortable with her attitude, I carefully wrote it down and sent the email. However, the email bounced back as invalid, even though I had confirmed the spelling with her multiple times over the phone. When I called again, Danielle answered and said, "Ma'am," in a very dismissive tone, and told me that they had found the three charges and had already processed refunds for both $11.20 transactions. I tried to confirm which card the refund was going to, since I used two different cards, but after putting me on hold for a long time, she read off a card number that was not mine. When I told her that wasn't my card, she insisted those were the only transactions for $11.20 yesterday and told me to "check my bank in a few days" and call back if the refund doesn't show up. And, she didn't apologize for the mistake, even though they charged my cards three times and wasted a significant amount of my time. Even yesterday, when I asked for an apology, I only received one reluctantly after I pointed out that they had made a mistake -- and even then, the response was dismissive, as if I should just accept it because they were "taking care of it." The attitude throughout this entire situation was rude, unprofessional, and extremely frustrating. The cheesecake was very good. But because of this experience, I would never come back. We drove all the way from Los Angeles to Tehachapi with my family, expecting a pleasant visit, but this bakery completely ruined the day. Being charged a total of $34.09 for just two small items due to repeated errors is unacceptable. If your staff cannot properly process payments, they should not be working as cashiers. Situations like this should never happen. What's even worse is that after making multiple mistakes, there was not a single sincere apology -- only attitude, dismissiveness, and instructions for me to keep checking my bank and call back again. My time is valuable. This entire situation could have been avoided if things were handled properly from the beginning. This was an extremely unpleasant experience, and I am very disappointed. Cf) For reference, the other $16.05 receipt is for bread that my brother purchased.

    Photos
    Kohnen's Country Bakery
    Kohnen's Country Bakery
    Kohnen's Country Bakery - Inside of Poor Boy

    See all

    Inside of Poor Boy

    Red House BBQ - bbq - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...