Tried Steve's barbecue and they did not disappoint. We ordered the build your own plate with hot links, baby back rib, ribs, and tri-tip plus baked beans and a potato salad. Everything was super flavorful and tender honestly perfect for two people. Sides were just as good and the drink drinks, blackberry bourbon smash and Tamarindo Mojito mocktail were a great touch. Friendly staff, though a bit busy since we went close to closing so definitely worth it. read more

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This place is not as it appears on their online social media post. The food pictures they post look nothing like the real thing. The drinks suck and basically overall DISAPPOINTING! They charged us $25 for these nasty nachos that looked nothing like the online picture. SAD AND Disappointing since we drove a distance to try them. read more

Steve's BBQ - The nachos they brought to our table. $25?????? WHERES THE MEAT?? Where the substance??? WHERE's THE NACHOS THEY POSTED ONLINE - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

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Steve's Bar-B-Q - Whittier Sometimes the best meals are the ones you don't plan. I drove to Whittier for a different sandwich spot, but the crowd and wait time forced a pivot. A quick Yelp search led me to Steve's Bar-B-Q, and what followed was a reminder of why good barbecue is always worth the detour. I gotta to go order of the tri-tip sandwich, brisket tacos, and a side of baked beans--a lineup that quickly reveals whether a barbecue joint knows what it's doing. Steve's ABSOLUTELY does! The tri-tip sandwich was the standout. Exceptionally tender meat, well-seasoned, and cooked with restraint--no over-smoking, no masking flavors. The bread was pillowy soft and complemented the tri-tip rather than competing with it. Frankly, the sandwich didn't need sauce, which is the highest compliment you can give barbecue. That said, the sauce adds a layered depth that takes it from excellent to memorable. The sandwich got better with every bite and the last bite just made me sad it was over. This is the kind of sandwich you'd willingly drive out of your way for. The brisket tacos deserve special attention. The brisket itself was rich, properly cared for --moist without being fatty. What elevated the tacos was the balance: the pickled onions and pickled jalapeños provided acidity and brightness that cut through the smokiness of the meat, creating contrast instead of overpowering it. A light crema tied everything together, adding just enough richness to round out each bite. It's a thoughtful, well-composed taco--proof that barbecue doesn't need to be heavy to be satisfying. The baked beans were far from an afterthought. Complex and deeply flavored, with a balance of sweet, savory, and subtle heat, plus smoky bacon throughout. These are beans made by someone who actually cares about sides. The only thing I regret is skipping the slaw--but that just guarantees a return visit. Sooner than later. Already checking my calendar for the return trip. This is barbecue done with intention...no shortcuts, no gimmicks, just quality across the board. read more

Great portions with flavorful food! My group of four shared the wings and bbq mac and cheese with brisket on top for starters. They were filling starters for us and then the plates came and my eyes were bigger than my stomach lol took the rest to go because the portions were big. Everything was tasty. I got a mango colada that came in a fun tiki glass with a pretty flower. The server was on top of things making sure our glasses were full also setting a friendly and fun atmosphere. We barely saved room for dessert and it was totally worth it! read more

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My wife and I love coming here. We always order the tri tip with sweet potato fries and Mac n cheese. The deserts are also great here

Great service, everyone working there made sure each guest was taken care of. Great for large party,s or just dinning alone. Food was on point. Ribs were tender and full of flavor. Pork belly had just the right crispness. Beef brisket had a great bark to it. My only issue was it was a little too much fat for my taste, my husband loved it. The potato salad was so delicious. They no longer have a live band but they pump in some pretty good tunes. We will definitely be back. read more

Steve's BBQ - 3 Meat Sampler, Baby back Ribs, Pork Belly, Beef Smoked BBQ Brisket, corn on the cob, potato salad and baked beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

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I really like this place! Their cocktails are top notch and super fancy and unique. The BBQ itself is so good - Tri Tip and Ribs are huge winners for me. I love their 1/2 chicken too as it's very moist and tender even the white meat. Their loaded potatoes as a side was very unique, like loaded mojo potatoes. And their BBQ baked beans are simply remarkable. Love the interior seating and space. Been here only two times and it's such a treat every time! read more

I was so excited to try this pace after seeing a few instagram videos. The prices are expensive, but that's not unusual forBBQ. The real problem was the portion size was embarrassingly small. Three slices of small brisket and 3 bones of baby back ribs (plus two sides) for $50! The flavor of the brisket was goo, but the outside was overcooked. The ribs were dry and tough and overcooked. So small portions, disappointing quality and HIGH Price. read more

My sister recently took me to Steve's barbecue in Whittier for my birthday. There's street parking and alley parking. I almost missed the restaurant because it looks like it's part of an office building. I was very surprised when I walked in because I love how cozy, warm and inviting it is. They use lots of browns and faux leather pillows with nice padded bench seating. They also have a small bar towards the back of the restaurant with top tables. I was pleasantly surprised how pretty it was inside. Our waitress and busser were very friendly. We got there an hour before they closed and unfortunately missed out on the brisket. I definitely need to come back because that was what I came for. We ended up with a combination plate of barbecue and everything including the sides were delicious. In addition, we ordered a cocktail and a mocktail, and both were made fantastic. The waitress brought out a delicious bread pudding, dessert for my birthday and it was amazing. I wish they were closer to just so I can stop by and pick up another piece. This is definitely worth coming back and it's a great date night spot. It's a must! read more

Steve's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

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I was in the Whittier area and was looking for a BBQ spot. This place was highly recommended by the locals. I was craving Brisket and saw it on the menu and couldn't help myself and ordered the Brisket sandwich. To my surprise they were out. First time going to a BBQ restaurant and they dont have Brisket. I tried the tri tip and it was good as well. Our waitress Melissa was very attentive and provided supreme service. Although they didnt have Brisket the venue was welcoming and would probably come back. My rating is only because they didnt have Brisket. That can always change in the future Photos of the food we ended up having. read more

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Steve's Bbq was excellent. I had the baby back ribs, coleslaw and beans....everything was great. And the service was great.

Steve's BBQ is a lot nicer inside than it looks from the storefront. It certainly had me fooled. The inside is roomy and modern. In fact, there's a sizable bar in the back if you're just looking to grab a drink. We started off with an order of buffalo wings ($18). These were quite good. And quite substantial. The chicken was tender with a crispy exterior - not too bread-y per my preference. In fact, the chicken had a really nice, smokey taste. Delish. I ordered the chicken BLT ($21) with a side of fries. The sandwich comes with a grilled, boneless chicken breast, topped with bacon, lettuce + tomato on a fresh ciabatta. The chicken breast itself was succulent. It had good flavor and was the star of the show, however it definitely needed a better vessel than the ciabatta bread which subsequently succumbed to all the meat juices and crumpled apart. Tragic. The heat from the chicken breast also did a number to the lettuce (wilt city) and tomato. It was good, but then it wasn't. The BBQ Burger ($27) was good-ish. You get a half pound cheeseburger topped with pulled pork, onion rings, pickles, garlic aioli & bbq sauce on a brioche bun. It's a good burger, but could have stood without the pulled pork. Is it worth $27? Idk. The fries, on the hand, were delicious. I'd love to come back to try any of their BBQ entrees. The steep prices are a slight deterrent, especially for casual weeknight dinner. Steve's BBQ is a good dinner option for Uptown Whittier especially since so many of the nicer dining options places have close in recent times. read more

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First time here celebrating my mom's birthday it was fantastic. Host was awesome and she was attentive! The server was great, friendly, and was always checking in to make sure everything is good. She was on top of the refills which I liked. There are lots of tables and a bar for a wonderful evening to have bbq. It was delicious. My ribs were cooked to perfection and the Mac and cheese was my favorite as it was creamy and cheesy. The definitely don't mess with their cheese proportions. The baked beans were delicious too. They were my moms favorite. The ribs were so yummy, tender, and juicy. Very flavorful! I will be back. It's in a great location of uptown Whittier. read more

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First time trying Steve's BBQ Restaurant can't believe it's been in same location Whittier for 24 years. If you want delicious tender BBQ brisket and beef ribs this is the place. I thought Lucille's or Ruby Redsand Gus's (pasadena) was good BBQ their is no comparison. The flavor is exceptional even the spicy BBQ sauce is tasty. The baked beans and coleslaw , baked potatoe was also quite good. The Service was very friendly we were seated right away. Received our drinks quickly. Food served hot and correct. Very attentive. The restaurant itself is not fancy but very clean. Price is reasonable for the quality BBQ Meat they serve. Four adults 1 beer 2 sodas Full rack beef ribs, Brisket, pork ribs,salad and sides with tip $240. Definitely a favorite BBQ spot read more

Steve's BBQ - Brisket Baked potatoe - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

The Brisket was the best thing I had here. Recommend the brisket, it was so good!! The Mac and cheese was great. Staff were friendly and they refilled our drinks often. Ribs were not that good. Parking available on the street. read more

Steve's BBQ - 3 meat plate: Mac N Cheese, French Fries, brisket, pork ribs, Beef Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

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DELICIOUS BBQ! GREAT DATE SPOT. Uptown Whittier is super fun and a great area to go on a date with fun shops, restaurants, bars, and desserts spots. We've been to Steve's BBQ twice now and love it. The BBQ is falling off the bone tender and delicious. The burgers are juicy and craveable. The service was great, we had the same server each time and she explained everything and made sure we had refills. We got the Guacamole burger and the 2 item combo with baby back ribs and brisket. The Brisket was Smokey and had the perfect amount of fat. The spicy BBQ sauce was delicious. We got the Mac and cheese and sweet potato fries for our sides. A table next to us got the Beef ribs and they were giant like dinosaur bones- Flintstones style. They also have a diverse bar menu. The only downside is that it is a little bit expensive. But it's a fun area and worth it. read more

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Amazing food and service. My son is on the spectrum and they were welcoming to him and accommodating to his needs. We will be back soon. read more

Steve's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

Sunday brunch was delicious, great, fast and friendly service, the interior is gorgeous . 10/10 The brisket breakfast burrito is a definite must have with the green salsa they serve was tasty and mild spice . Definitely recommend. read more

Steve's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

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I went there yesterday with friends and it was amazing. I got the baby back ribs, with Potato salad, beans Excellent food. My first friend got the Brisket sandwich and fries. My second friend got Brisket with sides. They both loved the food and they will be bringing their family back with them. The service was very fast and pleasant. Every server was very friendly and kind. The environment was great it was comfortable, relaxing, and we were just having a good time with friends and great food. You couldn't ask for anything better. I will continue to eat at Steve's BBQ. The Best BBQ i have ever eaten an my friends agreed. Love this place! read more

Steve's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

Whenever I get a craving for some killer BBQ, I know exactly where to go -- Steve's BBQ in Whittier. Honestly, I don't mind the drive, even through rush hour traffic. In SoCal, 15 miles can feel like a marathon, especially around 5 pm, but I'll gladly make that trip for these ribs. They also have some of the best collard greens I've had at a local BBQ joint. Perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of sugar and vinegar to cut the bitterness -- seriously addictive. The potato salad is pretty good too, and the brisket? Absolutely excellent -- tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I honestly have zero complaints about anything I've tried. I also grabbed a tasty cocktail during happy hour -- always a nice bonus. The music was flowing with a chill mix of old-school millennial hits and some classics, creating a great vibe. Our servers? On point. They're quick, friendly, and seem to know my order before I even sit down -- which I gotta say, I kind of love. If you're craving BBQ and don't mind a little drive, Steve's BBQ is totally worth it. It's one of my favorite spots in SoCal for good reason. read more

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Nachos beef ribs brisket are Delicious service solid skip Lucille's come here. I really enjoyed it. read more

Steve's BBQ - Nachos are delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

I've heard people say this place is pretty good unfortunately we did not have that type of experience with the food This has nothing to do with the customer service, which was very, very good. It has to do with the food. The barbecue baby back ribs were very dry and overcooked They had no smoke flavor. As advertise on their website, it just taste like a chili seasoning with put on the ribs had no barbecue flavor whatsoever. The coleslaw did not have a great consistency. Coleslaw water down. No coleslaw flavor. Sorry to say, but the macaroni and cheese was not very good at all. No thickness consistency just very water down for flavor. our family will not be going back very disappointed. Our family spent a lot of money on their expensive food for it did not be high-quality. read more

Steve's BBQ - Baby back ribs very dry overcooked tasted like chili seasoning not a smoked barbecue flavor - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

I actually found this place from a reel on Instagram and the BBQ looks so good that I have to come to try. Located in downtown Whittier, where parking can be limited but I was able to find street parking. I came here with a friend and we decided to share because the portions looks sharable in the picture. Good thing we did because we were stuffed after our meal. We ordered the baby back ribs, brisket, chicken with a side order of mac& cheese and coleslaw. The baby back ribs were tender and the meat fell off the bone. The brisket was very tender to chew on. The chicken was surprising not dry and was very juicy. Overall, the meats did not disappoint, they were all flavorful and delicious. I am not a fan of Mac& cheese but the mac& cheese was really good. The coleslaw was fresh and creamy. Service was very friendly, the waitress refilled our waters a couple of times and follow up if we needed anything. Overall, I would come back to this place when I'm craving BBQ. read more

Steve's BBQ - Baby back ribs, brisket, chicken with mac and cheese & coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

Really yummy food! A bit pricey but worth it. The service was okay. The server gave us the wrong food but we still enjoyed it.

Awesome brisquet, awesome bbq Chicken, amazing mac n cheese n very tasty collared greens

Service was great and food came out fast! Great place for a date night! Would be back again. We loved the brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese. Both were amazing! read more

Such an amazing staff, hospitality at its finest. You want to feel welcomed and eat a savory brisket . Steve's Bbq is the place. Especially when it comes to quality food and experience. Definitely recommend it, if you looking for real a American BBQ cuisine in up town Whittier. read more

Wow!!!! The food was amazing, the portions are generous. We had chicken , hot links ribs, the quality was outstanding. The service was also amazing our waiter Eric was friendly and knowledgeable also kept conversation going just have the personal touch. Highly, highly recommend Steve's BBQ read more

Steve's BBQ - This was a variety platter, chicken, hot links, red and pork ribs . - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

Wanted to like this place so bad but the food just wasn't it. Service was great. It's a small place but the staff is attentive and friendly. BBQ was more fatty than what we're used to and the seasoning was just ok. The steamed veggies tasted like cafeteria food and had no seasoning whatsoever. Prices were way higher than we expected and we only got 2 dishes. I'd love to see some improvement on the food because the place itself was fine. read more

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This place was listed on one of mist fry BBQ place. Pretty nice and cozy place. We had the beef brisket, 1/2 baby back ribs, loaded potatoes, pork belly tacos. The brisket was very tasty and tender while the baby back was a bit tough. The pork belly taco was very tasty. Too much jalapeños but it was good. We also had fried ice cream and the bourbon bread pudding and that was excellent! The services could use some improvements. Food and desserts were served but there was no silverware. Took more than 5 min. To get the utensils plus we weren't finish eating yet and they are ready to take our plate away without asking if we were done. It's a bit pricey for a bbq join! A full rack of rib will set you back at $52 bucks! read more

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I've lived in Whittier for close to 20 years and this was our first time at Steve's BBQ. From the moment we stepped through the doors we were greeted by an incredible hostess whose warm and accommodation set the tone for a great dining experience. The ambiance is lovely, bustling, and decor surprisingly esthetically pleasing. Our server was polite, friendly, attentive, and had great knowledge of the menu that added another layer of enjoyment to the evening. Now for the food, each dish we ordered was a masterpiece with a perfect blends of flavors and textures that showcased the restuarant's commitment to high quality cuisine. In conclusion, Steve's BBQ is a Whittier iconic gem and happening dining destination with sleek settings and great crafted cocktails. It succeeded our expectations of not only satisfying our palates but leaving a lasting impression of a great dinning experience. We'll definitely be back!! read more

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Their food is delicious! Their chicken strips were tender and perfectly crispy! They also make their own sauces (e.g., ranch, bbq, etc) which made the food even better! Love when restaurants make their own ranch! Their fish and chips were crispy and they add feta to the fries which made it extra yummy! Their peach cobbler was also fresh and very tasteful without being too sweet. The waiter was fast and helpful and the ambiance was nice as they have a booth near the bar to watch sports. I would definitely come back! read more

My family and I celebrated my mother's 78th birthday at Steve's BBQ in Whittier,California last night. There were 10 of us and EVERYONE agreed, the food was amazingly delicious, WOW! We all gave it an 11on a scale of 1-10. Fantastic ribs, drinks, service awesome! Our waitress should be commended, as well as the gentleman that helped she was a hell of a waitress! My drink was spectacular, but the food was out of this world great! read more

Great good and service this was out first time here and will be going back to enjoy again read more

Steve's BBQ - 3 meat combo, 2 meat combo, grilled cheese, pineapple martini and bourbon bread pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

Food is dry and barely BBQ sauce on food, and is way to expensive with inside being small. Better off going to pho roll for better food.

This restaurant surprised us. The BBQ sauce is ultimately their secret sauce. Everything especially the ribs, was moist, juicy and fresh. Service was great and all to go food is always nicely and thoughtfully packed and ready for pick up. Totally worth the visit. read more

Steve's BBQ - Beef Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Whittier, California

Service is top notch.. waitress was on spot.. very informative... Food is done well.. meats were very good.. beef ribs. Baby back, and brisket.. brisket is very fatty.. ribs very meaty... I suggest Mac and cheese.. corn was tasty. But way over cooked... They make a bread pudding that is incredible... The place it self was. A little bit of a let down for me.. .it's decor is nice enough.. but it's rather small.. and the table set up is rather sardine. You are packed in... They need a bigger space... But it's worth the try.. oh it is a bit pricey read more

Need I say more?! This place sucked! The ambience was very congested. There wasn't enough room, the waitresses seemed to only be favoring certain people and well the service was the same. Food lacked flavor, and portion size was way too small for how much they are charging. Not for me. Not going again. read more

Steve's BBQ in Uptown Whittier is great. It's normally pretty full, so you may want to make a reservation. It's also kid friendly. Everything we have tried on the menu has been excellent. You have to try their chile verde fries as a shared appetizer. Also, order their sampler BBQ platter if you really want to sample the best of their BBQ. We have been there when they have live music on the weekends, but also had some quiet evenings there during the week. The servers are always nice and courteous. read more

My mother wife and I were excited about this newly updated Steve's bbq. I used to frequent this place back in the day when it was a hoodrat bar and lounge w bar food. Went today based off my mom sending me a video of an influencer rating the food. We went and ate. I was excited to have the ribs but didn't cus plans changed. We did not get the sampler. Tha was the plan. Anyways I got the chicken and links. So bland and mediocre. Moms brisket was dry. My baby's chicken tenders were lacking flavor u except from any tender. Damn cocktail was 15$ and was okay. Still I expected stiffer. My wifes brisket plate was how was your plate was ehhhh she said. The price is expensive for what it is. Will not go back. read more