OK all.....it's been a hot minute since my family has ordered from Reds. We weren't necessarily sure what would happen after the restaurant changed hands. Welp, last night, I ordered a half sized baby back ribs, a tri tip salad with dressing tossed in already (half sized), 2 tri tip supreme potatoes, 2 chicken supreme potatoes, a lb of salmon and 6 garlic rolls. Let's not forget the watermelon lemonade, the strawberry lemonade and the cherry lemonade. Red's now is fantastic!!! The customer service was on point! Even when my anxiety started to get bad and I was having problems with ordering (but I got it done with the patience of the phone person ). They took the time to repeat the order back to me. The last bit lof foodage I ordered was the chocolate brownie.. (I'm not a huge fan of desserts tbh.....but wow. It was terrific!!! ) annnnnnndddddd we ll I was also able to add a tip on the bill as it was for delivery. Whew!!! The food was delivered on time and the delivery guy was AWESOME. I couldn't answer the door....but got in my ring camera and talked to him. He was very nice . Normally,I would definitely not feel good after eating baby back ribs. But this time, I had no issues! It was wonderful!and week thy h high I give Red's a 15 outta 10!! My family will definitely be going back sooner than later . Thank you REDs and staff! Y'all are beautiful and wonderful! Thank you again read more

Food quality was mediocre. Had the Bbq chicken salad. Lacking in taste and the chicken was very sus! Had the buffalo cauliflower, was not battered or deep fried and too crunchy and not good. Won't be coming back. They also don't have brisket? Strange for a BBq restaurant. read more

See the picture?!?! Yeah that's right a clean plate. Reds BBQ has been my go to ever since my cheating wife left me and I must fend for myself now. Service is fantastic Chris the server treats me like a brother in arms in Vietnam. Reds BBQ is the life blood of Simi Valley. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We came in on a Friday evening, party of 6 - surprisingly the place was dead! I remember the days when we'd have to wait a bit to be seated... it's been over 4 years since we moved away from Simi so it's been many years since we've dined here. Shout out to our server Jessica! She was awesome! Very sweet! Attentive and professional! As far as the food? Definitely not as good as it used to be! My husband's prime rib was overcooked (he ordered it medium rare) my petite tri tip was also well done and a little tough! I ordered it medium well (which is how i always used to order it here) it used to always be buttery tender. This was my "go to" favorite-Red's petite tri tip! The rolls!! What the heck happened to your rolls? They used to be heavenly & irresistible! The first batch they brought out were hard so we sent them back for new ones and even the new ones they brought out weren't soft and yummy like they used to be :o( Everyone was pretty disappointed with them. The others in our group were happy with their food except for the potatoes au'gratin, my friend had to request a new side because they were served cold. Definitely not the old Reds! Not sure I'd recommend coming here as there are several other excellent bbq restaurant options nearby. Reds you really need to step up your game! read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Strawberry Lemonade - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Alex V is an excellent server. He is super polite and very friendly and great food The service is very excellent. And. Ambiance super excellent as well and please give a race. 5/15/2026 2:05pm dine in read more

Red's has been a favorite for years. From their show stopping garlic rolls to their delicious entrees, they are just fabulous. I used to love their hot fudge sundae but the last time I ordered it, they subbed canned fudge frosting for real hot fudge and it was inedible. Really gross. AND I'm even grateful for that because it's one less thing to sabotage my A1C. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - There goes God, showing us how good Red's rolls are. - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Great customer service. The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The place is clean. The food is delicious. The BBQ sauce on the tables is in a container of what syrup is usually in. Easy to pour. Our waitress Madison was great. She took our order, brought over our drinks. Then followed the fresh rolls. Brought over extra napkins and packaged wet wipes without asking. Once our drinks were half way, we received a refill. Our food was cooked perfectly. My wife had tri-tip with a baked potato. I ordered a full rack of BBQ beef ribs with fries and mash potatoes. I know, a lot of potatoes, but it's a dish that I hardly ever finish. We were asked if we wanted more rolls. Overall, we will be coming back. I prefer their BBQ Beef ribs over Wood Ranch beef ribs. read more

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The food was good overall -- the tri-tip and barbecue chicken salads were fresh and flavorful. The pulled pork sandwich had nice flavor but was a bit tough and dry, and the half chicken could've used some extra sauce since the breast meat was on the dry side. Coleslaw was excellent, mac & cheese was decent, and the potatoes were tasty but not hot. Our main complaint was the service. Our waitress was very sweet and polite, but it was clear she was overworked. She seemed to be handling multiple tables and cleaning duties, so we hardly saw her. It took a long time to get refills or the check, and we ended up staying much longer than planned. read more

If you are visiting Simi Valley, this is a must stop. Fresh garlic butter rolls and delicious BBQ and sides are just the beginning! The service is wonderful. We've been here twice now and each time the servers took care of us, treating is like we were guests in their home. Recommend trying a homemade dessert. The carrot cake, which is made by the owners grandmother, was the best carrot cake we've ever had! Thank you, Red's! read more

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Reds don't do this. This is not a reds roll. Size comparison next to a BUFFALO chicken wing. 8 rolls used to fill 1 box not 20 rolls. Tiny and no flavor and no seasonings. Don't want to see reds go down hill. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - They're making tiny mini rolls now? - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We ordered a medium tri tip and they brought it well done so we sent it back. We replaced the order with beef bbq ribs. I guess they were upset that I sent it back so they brought us some skinny meatless ribs on a chipped plate. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Chipped plate - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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The cooks have been making the best tri tip and chicken for years. We love this place

Red's Is absolutely Amazing! Always Great & Fresh Food! Friendly service and great Specials! Give them a try!! You'll love it! read more

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Had the pleasure of dining at red's this evening with the family. Dining space is cute and comfortable not too loud. Service was excellent we were seated pretty quickly for a Friday evening. Our dishes came out perfect and not too long of wait. I enjoyed the beef ribs and hubby loved his chicken Caesar salad. The sweet potato fries were delicious. read more

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I ordered a bbq chicken salad and was disappointed to see tiny shriveled corn instead of juicy fresh corn. The carrot cake was raw dough and was soaked in too much cinnamon. Very disappointed. I won't be going back. I've been a lifelong customer. read more

Ordered tri-tip to go, so chewy and fatty, I felt like I needed to check my dental insurance before the second bite. $40+ in the trash bin read more

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I just wish they would try harder. Ribs were overcooked, tri tip tasted like it was cooked the day before and microwaved.

We went to Reds expecting a great BBQ experience, however, they did not deliver. My Baby Back Ribs were tough and I could not even get all the meat off the bones. Even drenched with BBQ sauce the ribs were not very good. The baked potato was not white inside but kind of brown. I used a lot of sour cream and the potato tasted kind of okay. I normally eat the skin but it did not look good so I left it. My Son liked the hamburger and his fries. The seating is kind of outdated but comfortable. The seating would work for young ones too. Chris, our server was great. The only thing I was not happy about was being charged for rolls when my son asked for some to go. My bad, I probably should have asked. I would not return. read more

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We've been to Red several times and the food is always really good and comparable to Wood Ranch, and the service has always been great too. My complaint is the place is filthy! I mean, nasty, old stained carpet (who has carpet in a restaurant), trash and food all over the floor, paint chipping or completely gone from around the door. We decided we won't be coming again just because we can't imagine what the kitchen looks like if the dining area is so gross and dirty. Sorry Reds, time to update if you want our patronage again. read more

Went to lunch here today w/my Husband & Step Son. We've come here many times & everything was very delicious. Today, however, my Baby Back Ribs were a bit over cooked & I had to wait over 10 min's. to receive the Grilled Corn that I had ordered. I mentioned to my Husband that I didn't understand what was taking so long just as the Mgr. walked by & must have overheard me. He then went to our waiter & inquired with him - it was brought to me a few minutes later. Definitely not worth the wait at $4.29. Had 1 small grill mark, no butter, seasonings etc....I would not recommend wasting your money. I don't as a rule return food (this statement should be self explanatory). Maybe the cook(s) were just off their game today. We'll give it another try in the future & hopefully everything will be as good as usual. read more

It never fails! This is the 3rd time... yes THIRD, that this happens!!! We haven't ordered in a while because there's always something wrong with the order but we decided to give it a shot once again and.... Again they messed up the order. Here I am scraping the cheese off a $17 burger and having to recook it on the stove top because apparently "well done" means "super pink"! This is beyond Ridiculous! read more

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It's been almost a year since our last visit to Red's. Taking the ribeyes off the menu sort of made the choice for us as that was the family favorite item. I was really in the mood for some beef ribs and floated the idea of giving Red's a try again and luckily my idea was welcomed by the crew. Our late lunch was simply wonderful. I had the half order of beef ribs with bbq beans and rice pilaf. Absolutely delicious and I wound up taking two ribs, a roll, plus most of the beans home for a second meal. Oh, and before I forget, our amazing server Braeden, recommended the buffalo cauliflower appetizer and it was incredible. Totally unique with an incredible crunch and not too hot flavor. Outstanding! The iced tea was perfect. Tasted very fresh and was served with a lemon wedge and plenty of ice, in a word, wonderful. It seems that during the time away from Red's, there were some great changes. I know I'll be back soon to try more of their menu. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Small order of beef ribs with beans and rice pilaf. - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I guess it's been about 7 years since the last time I've been here, and I won't be back. The tri-tip tastes like they cook it way ahead of time and then put it in a steam tray of some kind to stay warm all day. It was very tough and chewy and had the texture and flavor of a meat that had been boiled. Same with the baked potato. Even the rolls weren't fresh. This place used to be very solid. Unfortunately this is how it usually goes when places get lazy and there's no one there that really cares anymore. read more

Jared the shift leader was very professional and courteous.Thank you for taking your time to hear my feedback! I actually called in to give Nathan two thumbs up! I work very long stressful hours and I didn't have the energy to cook for my family tonight so I ordered pick up. Thank you Nathan for your smile! A lot of employees don't know this but a smile goes a long way. When you're tired like me and you care for people 12 hours a day, it's nice to get service with a smile. You went above and beyond tonight with the drinks added on, and it's refreshing to see young adults hustling on those take out lines. Tonight's team deserved every dollar earned. Wishing your team a great rest of the year! read more

Does not disappoint. I have taken Red's BBQ to several family gatherings and the food gets praises even from the out of town foodies. The people working the takeaway counter are always very helpful and courteous. read more

The tri-tip and chicken was delicious as usual, mac and cheese creamy and yummy and the garlic rolls addicting. The service was outstanding and our lil group was able to have a great conversation with no interruptions. Can't wait to come back! read more

Okay, last week me and my family visited Red's BBQ, and as usual enjoyed the food. However, towards the end of our meal, we hear a server say the she "HATES MEXICAN PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY DON'T TIP. " She then follows up with saying that she wishes ICE would just take them. I was furious to hear this! I contacted the manager the next day. I assumed that the restaurant would not want someone like that providing service to people. We returned to Reds on Wednesday, and GUESS WHO WAS STILL WORKING THERE!? So clearly Reds does not care about the customers, and don't seem to care about racial remarks said in front of CHILDREN! We will not be returning here again. And if Reds is reading this, just think about the fact that your waitress is racist, and you did nothing to prevent that from happening again. read more

This place has the best ribs, tri tip ever. They also have amazing chopped bbq chicken salad. And the special drinks are amazing love the strawberry lemonade. read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

The restaurant was nice and clean. I was greeted right away and my server was helpful and attentive. Unfortunately, my food wasn't good. I really wanted to like it and took my friend to Red's to give it another chance. My steak was tender, but under seasoned. My friend said the same about her steak. My mixed vegetables were overcooked and bland. The macaroni and cheese were tasteless. Red's steak and their sides use to be superb. On point. And this is the third time where I tried different sides and hoped it was like the good ol' days. Those days are long gone. Reds was my go-to for eat-in dining and delivery for years, but I can't waste my money anymore. Bye Red's. read more

We had a group of 6 of us, we received great service. Two of us had the BBQ chopped chicken salad. I got the 1/2 size portion and it was plenty. My husband got the full size and brought what he couldn't finish back home. Everyone liked their food. Staff was friendly & the restroom was clean. read more

Sending in another review.. RED's.. I HOPE YOU ARE READING THESE! The last two trips during the past 3 weeks....Trip 1: the Cole slaw was almost a gray color and was not sweet like normal, but was heavily acidic. We pushed it aside, and the server inquired at the end of the meal and we told him "you should go back there and taste the Cole slaw... no good.".... Last week, within a day of Valentine's Day we ordered a full rack of baby rack ribs and a BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad, Fries extra crispy. Salad was spot on. Ribs... dry, overcooked. Fries were crisp but tasted like the oil has not been changed. I fear they have let food quality slip and are cutting corners. Although any alcohol (water and Diet Pepsi) it was more than $60.00 pre-tip. Red's, if you don't change you will be gone soon. Their website does not have a "contact us" other than by phone and frankly, it is easier to type it. I am sending this so they hopefully see a review by a long term customer and make some changes.... go make your own decision. read more

Yes one of my new favorite places. Oh for those looking for a keto or carnivore flavor and options - this is the place for you. The option: platters combos...I got a plate of beef ribs!!! My my my - I think I counted nine scrumptious delicious ribs. You want them a little more charred - just ask, you don't - just ask! Their passion fruit tea - More please, can't drink enough of it! Please try it out! read more

Food was great! Still warm from the grill delivered fast and with a great driver. I offered to meet him up the walk and he came down and delivered it to me. read more

Seems like people either love it or hate it. Ordered food to go. Was greeted by Nevaeh. She was friendly, courteous, and professional. Ordered a tri-tip Au jus sandwich with Swiss, one extra Au jus, double order of au gratin potatoes, buffalo cauliflower starter and a large piece of carrot cake (identical to Stonefire) same recipe fyi. I was pleased with everything. Sandwich had a good amount of meat on it, the au gratin potatoes were awesome, buffalo cauliflower was spicy and delicious - easily serve three, and the carrot cake, oh my Lord. The best. I got the impression that they're doing their best to make everyone happy. Obviously, it's very difficult to do today...... read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Buffalo spicy cauliflower. Excellent. Like chicken wings without the meat and the bones. - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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To be honest, the rolls and bbq sauce are my favorite part of coming here. My bbq chicken was dry, my steak wasn't that seasoned. Baked beans and Mac n cheese were good though. We also got to try their carrot cake they have coming out, now that was delicious! read more

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Food was terrible. Ordered tritip & ribs combo with 2 sides. This wasn't cheap! ($100.00 with a drink & fried onions before tip) Sent tritip back because it was thick sliced & well done, when we ordered thin sliced rare, also meat was too tough to chew. The second tritip was almost identical in all respects, still thick sliced and inedible. The cole slaw was greasy and limp, as if sitting out for too long. The fried onions, not great at all. After that, we called it a night & my husband chopped up the meat to use as a topper on the dogs kibble. I didn't taste the beans or rolls. What a bust! Btw, the dogs loved it. read more

Celebrating a birthday I decided to try Red's Barbecue. For appetizer we ordered a full order of fried onions with one half being spicy and the other one regular. Both were very good and the spicy was not overwhelming at all. I ordered the half chicken all white meat. It was really great they would either give you all white or dark or mixed. Chicken was very tender and was falling off the bone. The barbecue sauce is really good. Coleslaw had a hint of pineapple and was really good. We also ordered the tri-tip which came with sweet potato fries and mac and cheese. They're mac and cheese was really good and better than most of the restaurants and Simi Valley who also served Mac and cheese. They tri-tip was very good as well. I should mention that the servings are large and you're definitely getting your money's worth. I'm a really good eater and still had to get it to go box. They have a small dessert menu all of which looks very good but after all the food there was no way we were going to order dessert. Well, to our surprise we end up getting that huge martini glass full of ice cream chocolate syrup and whipped cream. This was complimentary because of my birthday. Last but not least, the service. The service was absolutely phenomenal. Our servers were Chris and Nicole. Chris has a great personality, very personable, and needless to say very knowledgeable of the menu inside and out. He also had a great sense of humor and you can tell that he puts 100% into anything he does. I would easily say he is the best server we've experienced in our three years of living in Simi Valley. The service was so good that we asked to speak with the manager, Elsa and expressed our appreciation for the great food and service. She too was very polite and gave us additional information about Reds and their delivery promotion anywhere in Simi Valley. Flavorful restaurants have been very hard to find in Simi Valley. Many of the longtime residents here told me that this has been the reputation of the city for many years. That being said, Red's is a must go to for anybody in or outside the city. Thank you for a great experience on my birthday! read more

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The food is mediocre, I have been here twice in 4 years. Not impressed. Stone Fire is better .

Hands down the worst bbq in America!! The server asked me if I didn't like the food because he could clearly see that I didn't even eat and I told him it wasn't my cup of tea still charge me full price! Please do yourself a favor and go somewhere else! read more

Ever since discovering Red's a few years back, it has been my favorite spot for BBQ. I have tried their tri-tip, chicken, and ribs and have not been disappointed. Their meats are cooked to perfection. Usually, I avoid ordering chicken because it usually comes out dry, but at Red's it's juicy and flavorful, you honestly can't go wrong with it. For sides, my go tos are the au gratin potatoes and mac and cheese. Service here is always good. All the servers are quick and friendly. If you haven't tried Red's before, I definitely recommend giving it a try. PS: they have the best garlic bread *in my opinion* read more

Red's Barbecue & Grillery - Tri Tip with Mac and Cheese and Au Gratin Potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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