I cannot say enough great things about this place! My son and I stopped here a couple years ago on…read moreour way home to the Bay Area from Southern California. I was tired of fast food on our road trip and wanted something more real. We stopped here to check it out and everything about our experience was perfect. From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted within 30 seconds even though the 3 servers on the floor were VERY busy, they got back with us within a minute, sat us, and immediately got a drink order. When they came back they asked if we were ready to order. We were in a hurry, so when the Server came back to quality check our food we ordered dessert to go and asked for the check so we could get back on the road as we were eager to get home. We were so impressed with our service and honestly, the delicious diner food, that we planned to stop here again on our way home from our yearly trip this year. We had a different server this year, but everything about the experience was identical. Wonderful, tasty, timely, kind... Thank you, Willow Ranch staff, we will certainly make you part of our plan every year! I also wanted to note that I am a career server and the details matter to me. It is so amazing when someone like myself can receive the kind of service that I am proud to give when I'm working. I also witnessed the front of house staff engaging in friendly banter with the kitchen staff and I just love that. I am also close with the team on our line and I think that makes a huge difference in the overall performance of the restaurant.

If you are on that long stretch off the 5 Hwy and need a break for some good food and comfortable…read moreenvironment with decent prices, stop by the Willow Ranch BBQ restaurant. It's hidden behind EZ gas station which has great prices today 4.99 a gallon I have stopped here twice and not disappointed! I had BLT sandwich, yum! Nice big slices bacon. I bet their BBQ is great!. So hot though this pass I like to eat light! Nice serving for lunch and I know it's a truckers stop! Clean and family friendly! Lots of history in this area!! Check it out, don't think it will disappoint!!

Went to Porterville today decided to stop and get something to eat looking for barbecue in the area…read moreso I stopped here at Anvil to see how their barbecue taste. I ordered the pork rib dinner with beans and chips. The beans are really good and the ribs were made just how I like them had really good flavor. I can taste the smoke and the type of wood they were using. Was impressed by the flavor and the texture. The inside decorations Where wood tables with a brand on them. There was stuff out that looked like they do catering events, or getting ready to do a catering event.

This quaint little barbecue place has some some great food and great customer service. Located near…read moreTown and Country a well known super market in Porterville, is a small location but big in service. The prices are reasonable and the portions generous. The tri-tip was quite good. Their coleslaw had a lil zing to it and was also tasty. A highly recommend if you're hankering for BBQ.

I've never met an Otten I didn't like...I even married one. Hey owners, are we some sort of…read morecousins? Great bbq, and the Big Pine Mega Platter lets you try them all. The pulled pork is tender, but the real magic is in the impossibly tender tri tip, and the Ribs are great as well. The chicken sausage is juicy and sweet, and the Mac and Cheese is gooey, cheesy, and totally awesome. If you're trying to take a roadtrip, time it so you get to eat in Big Pine because this just might be the best stop up the 395!

Was taking an RV trip and on the way to Mammoth, we pulled over to grab some bbq to tide us over…read moreuntil we made it to the cabin. First, plentiful parking, even for our small Cruise America camper. You just queue up outside and then order at the window. While waiting, you can see them smoking and barbecuing away outside. Once you order, you pop inside to pickup your order, cutlery, and sauces. We grabbed the items and dug in as soon as the RV was on the way; the mac and cheese was a delight, and I personally enjoyed that the sandwich had lettuce.

As we were waiting for supercharging we decided to grab a bite from this BBQ truck. It was good but…read morenot much to write home about. Menu may have changed since.. Seats are outside and since it was summertime it was really dusty but they did wipe down the benches for us.

The ribs were slowly bbq'd on the smoker using seasoned oak and they were excellent!…read moreI will be back ! This is a permanent food truck that has fantastic Tri-tip bbq, Brisket bbq, and great ribs with sweet baby james bbq sauce. It is right off the bravo farms exit next to the 76 gas station.

Red House in my book should be a Six star rating because…read morethey are. .. a resident of Beautiful Tehachapi.

Came in on a Wednesday around 4pm. The restaurant is eclectic in design and has the old cafe feel…read more The employee which was helping the diners was a very friendly woman. She was kind and patient with us as we were not sure what to order. We ordered the two meat combo with the potato salad and fried okra with sweet potatoes. The tritip was moist and soft. The pork ribs fell off the bones. There were three bbq sauces-mild, sweet and smoky and spicy. The spicy was great. But we mixed the sweet and Smokey with the spicy....DELICIOUS. The homemade potatoe salad-delicious. The mashed yams-delicious too. The okra was the star of the meal for me!!! Nicely battered and fried crisp. (Seemed like they used fresh not frozen which was a plus!!)

Just left the the Grapewood Grill and was greeted by the father of the owner and his Son the owner…read more Real nice guys who love what they do. The kitchen was as clean as expected small area to keep spotless. And our sandwiches were on point. Lots of tri tip and we ordered 2 sides Beans that my husband enjoyed and the Mac and cheese was WOW so delicious! Thank you

If you like barbecue, you have to check out this hidden gem in Selma. I recently visited Grapevine…read moreGrill and it is definitely a true hole in the wall spot. Only a few people can fit inside at a time, but that is part of the charm. The prices are affordable and the staff were incredibly sweet and welcoming. I tried the ribs first and they were juicy, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. The edges had a nice crisp to them while the inside stayed tender and moist. I was extra hungry, so I also ordered the tri tip sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The sandwich was generously packed and the tri tip was delicious. The meat was tender, lean, and perfectly seasoned. It came with a barbecue sauce that had a nice spicy kick, which made it stand out from typical sauces. The mac and cheese did not look flashy, but it ended up being one of the best I have had from a local restaurant. It was not the typical super cheesy style. Instead, it was rich, creamy, and really satisfying. We also tried the cornbread, which was only $1 and a pretty big piece. This was the only item I was not as much of a fan of, as it was a bit dry and crumbly for my taste. That said, I know some Southern style cornbread is meant to be less sweet and more crumbly, so others might enjoy it. Overall, this is a small, cozy barbecue spot with flavorful food, generous portions, and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Selma area.

We travel down the I-5 often and make a pit stop at Harris BBQ each time. It's also combined with a…read moreconvenience store. We haven't gotten a full dish here, but I always order all the sides to try a little bit of everything. This includes the tri tip, brisket, mac n cheese, potato salad and the corn bread. The meat here is always good - juicy and tender. They always cut off the burnt ends. The Mac n cheese isn't the best, but I get it for the texture. Of the sides, my favorite is the potato salad. It's refreshing and has a nice flavor to it. The corn bread could be hit or miss - sometimes it's a little dry, but more recently it was pretty good. I also get a small cup of coffee for the road. The only downer is they stopped giving bbq sauce for the sides. I guess I should've asked. You also used to be able to pay for your coffee at the same register but now they make you pay for it at separate registers. Overall, I think this place is solid for a pit stop.

Came here on our way home from So. Cal on a Saturday during Labor Day weekend. There was a long…read moreline. We were starving and the food was sooo yummy. We loved the chili and brisket. The beans were just ok. Will come again when we go down south next time.

Went back again today. Did a phone-in order and she didn't ask my name. I arrived and checkout was…read moreready to go. Order was ready. She remembered my voice from yesterday! We all tried the brisket today.

Food was too good we forgot to take photos!! There aren't too many bbq spots in the valley that hit…read morethe spot and this place was worth the drive from Visalia! The customer service was 10/10 and we got the Ribs, Tri-Tip Sandwich, Onion Rings & Fries and every single thing was delicious and tender! The only thing that was missing was pickles and some music for bbq vibes but we'll definitely be back!

Love it here for a pit stop!…read more The convenience of Tesla chargers, puts this place on the map for us when stopping for recharge and it's so kids friendly here! They have a huge playground, Disney theme popping up here and there and farm animals. It's such a gem for break and a road trip experience if one has kids. Quality food and snacks to order as well as clean restrooms! Recommend highly!

The coffee shop was fantastic, but DO NOT EAT the breakfast in the restaurant area. Oh my G-d. This…read morehad to be some of the worst food I've ever had. I ordered scrambled eggs with no butter and just a light amount of oil. They came in a cup, and when I dumped them onto a tray to try to eat them, an unbelievable amount of butter/oil poured out. It honestly looked like someone had pumped popcorn butter all over them. Completely inedible. The kids' pancakes were also raw inside. Money straight down the drain. The outside of the place is cute, the bathrooms are clean, and the shop itself is adorable with a ton of stuff to browse and buy. If you're stopping by, grab a coffee, use the bathroom, check out the shop and then run out of there before ordering breakfast. If you have kids, they do have an outside play area.