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    Steve's BBQ

    3.9 (547 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Laina O.

    My best friend recommended that we meet here to watch one of the Mexico games, it was my first time here and sadly my last time because of an incident that was very unfair and rude! We had reservations for 6PM and we were going to be seated at a table in the main dining area (no TV's in this area btw!) so we asked to be sat in the bar area so we can watch the game. I am happy they accommodated us with this, but the bar area was pretty empty still. There was lots of open tables. We got sat at a table with one of the chairs was facing the wall (in other words whoever sat here could not watch or see the TV). There was a table for 4 next to us that was empty for about 20 mins already, so we asked the waitress if we can be moved there instead it was literally right next to us. Her responses were: 1) that is for a reservation, and I let her know we also had a reservation. To that she replied but 2) You are a party of 2 and that's for a party of 4 ONLY. About 10 minutes later, a couple (2 people) that were sitting at a table for 2 on the other side of the bar area, got up and moved to the table for 4 that we requested. The waitress and staff saw this and nobody told them anything. I figured it out quickly that she was an off-duty employee so maybe that's why, but that is still very very wrong. I am a BIG tipper when I feel that the service was good, in this case it was not but I still left her $5. After this interaction with her, there was no way I would have tipped her more than that. Would love for a manager to reach out!

    Mac n cheese yum
    M. W.

    The hostess was friendly and welcoming. The bar staff was friendly and made great mock drinks. Reservations are good because this place gets busy. Rustic wood leather vibe. Comfortable seating. The food is great served hot not to heavy in the smoke department. Off the bone delicious juicy. We will be back. Thank you everyone at Steve's BBQ.

    Brisket Mac and cheese, brisket tacos , bbq ribs plate with brisket, fries and bbq beans
    Ashley M.

    This is a family owned business that takes pride in their cooking. This is a place I regularly come visit with my bf, we both enjoy our time here and not to mention the food here is mouthwatering! My favorite dish to get is the brisket sandwich with Mac and cheese. My bf loves getting his 3 meat platter plate with bbq beans and fries. We are very big on bbq and this is honestly the best bbq restaurant in town! We love the margaritas as they make their syrup in house and we are never disappointed, as well as their Piña coladas! The service here is so welcoming and friendly, they care about their customers. I love dining in because it's always a cozy, dim lighting atmosphere that I like very much. There is a theatre right across the street as well as other cool stores and bars to check out. This is definitely a cute date night destination where you can enjoy a nice dinner and then a movie right after (:

    Tritip, Greens and corn on the cob
    Priscilla V.

    Walked right in after having reservations so that was good. Just know when you go here that everything is made to order, so be prepared to wait. We got the Rib eye, baby back ribs, tri top and brisket. The ribs came out a little dry. But they immediately replaced them, which I thought was a great customer service. The waitress was very informative breaking down the menu. We got a total of six sides, just wanting to try everything... by far. The best side was their fries. If butter and fries had a baby that is what you will eat... they were amazing.!!! Rib eye was juicy and cooked perfectly. Tritip had much flavor. Mashed potatoes and corn were just ok. Nothing bad to complain about. I will be going back. Our bill was 280 for 4 people but we all had leftovers for the next day! Overall it was the best bbq in town

    Baby back ribs very dry overcooked tasted like chili seasoning not a smoked barbecue flavor
    Rhonda B.

    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.

    The nachos they brought to our table.  $25??????  WHERES THE MEAT??  Where the substance??? WHERE's THE NACHOS THEY POSTED ONLINE
    Pele K.

    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.

    Clubben C.

    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.

    3 Meat Sampler, Baby back Ribs, Pork Belly, Beef Smoked BBQ Brisket, corn on the cob, potato salad and baked beans.
    John E.

    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.

    Sampler Platter Collard Greens Bourbon Bread Pudding mashed potatoes potato salad
    Kim G.

    First off I must say we started with the bourbon bread pudding omg that was absolutely delicious definitely recommend start with that because it's a lot of food. The food and sides delicious didn't disappoint. The Place is super cute especially for date night. Our server was very attentive and nice.

    Anita G.

    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!

    bbq burger: 1/2 lb cheeseburger, pulled pork, onion rings, pickles, garlic aioli on a brioche bun = $27
    Trung N.

    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.

    Mac and cheese  mmm
    Alley O.

    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.

    Brisket Baked potatoe
    sandee s.

    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

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    so delicious place good service friendly and great service recommended affordable prices

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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.

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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

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    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.

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

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    Can anything be mad gluten free?

    Yes they serve many items that are gluten free

    Is this a black owned restaurant?

    No, it is Latinx owned.

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    I'm new to Whittier and still getting a feel for the area, and wow... I'm so glad my friends put me…read moreon to The Vandalist. This place instantly became one of my favorites after just one visit. From the moment you walk in, the whole vibe hits you--the moody, neon-lit ambiance sets the tone perfectly. It feels elevated, a little edgy, and honestly just the kind of spot you want to spend your night at. The music is curated so well. Not too loud, not too mellow--just the right balance where you can vibe, have a conversation, and still feel the energy of the room. You can tell they actually care about the experience, not just throwing a playlist together. Now let's talk about the drinks... because that's really where they shine. Every cocktail feels intentional and crafted with care. You can taste the quality immediately--nothing watered down, nothing basic. They have a really cool mix of classic cocktails and modern twists, and even the familiar drinks feel elevated. It's the kind of place where you want to try something new every round because you trust the bartenders know exactly what they're doing. Service was on point too. Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They took the time to explain drinks and made great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. I came in not knowing what to expect, and left already planning my next visit. If you're in Uptown Whittier and looking for a spot with great energy, amazing cocktails, and a full vibe--The Vandalist is it. Thank me later

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    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Grea experience; the food is delicious...we had an attentive team able to respond to our unplanned…read moreneeds,l and the changes in our menus our party size and even still everything flowed exceptionally well! The experience was fabulous, classy and upscale is an extra bonus!

    I don't often give 5-star reviews but when I do it's well deserved. Had this restaurant saved in my…read morecollection 4-ever and finally went for a birthday celebration. Could not have been happier. From the moment we walked through the heavy wooden door (fancy!) until we left- the host, the waitress, server, manager and even the owner were amazingly attentive and welcoming. When it's your birthday they put a nice sign at your table and everyone stops by to wish you an amazing bday. They also check in to make sure you're having a good time and enjoying your delicious meal. Now for the food: fresh, al dente and tasty. All adjectives you want running through your mind after the first bitesss. We ordered stuffed mushroom- hot and nicely seasoned. Mushrooms not overcooked and stuffing not overly cheesy. The shrimp linguine another hit with fresh tomatoes and jumbo shrimp with a nice snap. The light seasoning with lots of garlic was just perfect. We also ordered the beef short ribs. My friend said it melted on her mouth and the fresh mash potatoes- just right. Did I mention the portions were huge! Lots of goodies to take with us. To add to the dining experience we watched as patrons steadily came and went throughout the evening. You can tell this is a favorite for many. There were High-5s, handshakes and lots of "Welcome back friends!" Just an overall beautifully decked out neighborhood restaurant with so much heart and soul. I heard that the restaurant has been handed down from their grandparents... I'm sure they would be very proud. Highly recommend.

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    This is an established restaurant on Whittier Blvd in Pico Rivera just off the 605 fwy. It's…read morebetter to access the parking lot off Gregg Rd instead of the "main" entrance on Whittier which is easy to miss. Food is reasonably priced and tastes good. Obviously steaks but chicken and seafood are also ok the menu. We did the Sunday brunch for $49 which included bottomless mimosa, champagne, or fruit juices; a starter salad or parfait and a breakfast entree of your choice. I chose the sirloin steak and eggs. Very good value! Our server was excellent! She kept our drinks full and explained everything on the menu! She also went out of her way to meet all the requests from our large group (including our bill splitting request). Ambience is best described as dark. Not spooky or gothic; just no windows and lighting that requires you to use your phones as flashlights. For good food at a reasonable price with great service - highly recommended ; just bring a light with you.

    I've become a regular here for multiple reasons:…read more 1) The ambiance can't be beat! Great music, ambient lighting, classic steakhouse vibes that are hard to find these days. 2) The servers! Tiffany always gives quick, friendly, excellent service at the bar and knows how to make a great cocktail. Her knowledge is extensive and varied, and I've never heard her say she doesn't know how to make a drink, no matter what has been presented to her. Even when they're slammed, Tiffany has never been short or rude or grumpy towards me or any other customer that I've seen. 3) The food: classic, huge portions. I always have enough leftovers for a second meal later in the day or the following day. I love this establishment and hope it remains open for many more years!

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