Finally tried this place today after driving by it for years and I must say, it was exactly what I've been looking for! I had the bbq pork sandwich and, unlike some other local bbq places, it did not disappoint! The pork was cooked just right, not too dry and not greasy at all. I also appreciated that it was perfectly smoked because another place I tried used liquid smoke which had that weird artificial taste (which actually made me nauseous) but not here! The bbq sauce was also delicious and I enjoyed the beans and macaroni salad. It was a fair price at about $15. Even though parking can be a challenge, it was worth the effort. I will definitely be back to try their other offerings. I have a feeling that I won't be disappointed :) read more

Came to Thousand Oaks today and was in the mood for bbq... came in this place , service was okay but food was super cold not sure if they lost their thermometer but this sigh wasn't too temp. Health dep. will be called on Monday.. sauces are way too sweet and beans are the worse I've ever tasted. Thx for nothing meat locker read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Really good local bbq. The location is really hard to see, but once you find it; golden pony boy. They have a bunch of celebrity photos/autographs on the wall. I had never heard of them before. We picked up bbq catering for a party from them. Everything we ordered was delicious. I'd definitely go back there. Smells amazing inside. Now if they can only put up better signage, so more people can find them. read more

Place has been here forever and a day. When you really need a tri tip plate or sandwich fix, this is your place. Take it to go or enjoy on the patio. Sides are great as well. Pony up to the Meat Locker and wrestle up some vittles. Happy Trails. read more

Been going for 14 years. Very good tri tip sandwich's. Been open for decades! Outdoor dining available.

I've been coming here ever since I can remember, and although I don't live in Thousand Oaks anymore, I find myself craving the tri tip sandwich with my go to sides of chilli and macaroni salad from time to time, and it's crazy, but I'll find an excuse to drive to the area from DTLA for some Meat Locker. Of course I'm somewhat biased by nostalgia and childhood memories, but the tri tip sandwich is genuinely decent, and the macaroni salad and chili are still as amazing as before. I'll always adore Meat Locker's cowboy summer camp bbq theme, and I'll always forgive them for the shitty parking situation because this place is like a family member to me. I love you Meat Locker! read more

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Old school bbq and environment. Been coming here 35 years and nothing has changed except they don't cook on the boulevard anymore it's out back read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Beef ribs ! - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Tri-Tip Beef Dip is off the hook! Quick easy to go service. Well done and will definitely be back!

Had friends in town who used to live in wlv and wanted to get lunch here. I warned them of my concerns about this place; I wasn't going to eat it, but I accompanied them anyways. The second we walked up it smelled so distinctly like burning plastic and overwhelmingly smokey that they ended up changing their mind and we walked over to busters. This place may have been good before but it's gross and unhygienic. I can't believe they're still smoking their meat in the alley behind the car lot, next to the rat dumpsters. read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Meat smoker in the dirty alley - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

We were on a small adventure today and forgot The Rock Store and The Old Store were closed during the week, so where to go, where to go?!? Then my wife reminded me about the Meat Locker. As I live in Simi it's not far, but also not a quick stop to grab a bite unless I am out this way. I have not been here since I worked for GM when it was behind the Janss Mall. HOLY CRAP!!! This place is better than I remember, and the staff is still as amazing as ever. Food was delicious and truly hit the spot!!! If you're in the area and looking for some good ol' barbecue this IS the place you want to be. Heck, have it catered for your next event and I promise you that you will NOT be disappointed!!! read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - 3-Meat Combo with Pesto Salad and Baked Bean - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The food was great, the workers were really nice and helpful. You get a lot for how much you pay! The wait was only about 7 minutes for 3 plates! I was left stuffed. You also get a choice of two sides. Definitely recommend. 10/10 read more

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One of my dearest friends recommended Meat Locker to me, and I'm so glad she did. I've lived in Thousand Oaks for over 20 years, and this was my first time trying it. I ordered the tri-tip sandwich, and it was truly exceptional, one of the best I've ever had. The owner and staff were very friendly, and although I parked on the street, they also have seating available. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for top-quality food and great service. read more

Food: Delicious Service: Super friendly and kind. They offered me free sample of everything in the display case to try before I bought. Ambiance: not an ideal date spot unless you go on a summer night. No outside heating lamps, inside it feels like no AC. would I come back? 100%. Best place to pickup food to go and eat at park or home. read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Tri Tip sandwich combo - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Oh my, is this meat GREAT! Visited my brother's family over weekend. Instead of cooking, we got chicken, tri tip and pork ribs for six people. Fed 9 people for two nights. So delicious, reasonably priced and can I just say, I had no confidence that sliced chicken breast would be anything but painfully dry...NOPE! Moist, flavorful and so tasty that I reached for it twice instead of beef or pork. The sweet and jalapeño sauces are the bomb and the garlic rolls are delicious. My favorite part is that this is bbq instead of heavily smoked meat. Just plain, old fashioned delish. Super nice, kind people and pretty quick. Honestly, less spendee than buying our own at Costco and cooking ourselves. A great local joint. Enjoy, you won't be disappointed. read more

Just passing thru the area and heard BBQ in the area was good. Choose this place on reviews and we were Definitely Happy we did! We were too late for the Pulled Pork, but the Chicken, Pork Ribs, and Tri-Tip was so tender, meaty, and juicy (def not dry!). Enjoyed the food so much, we didn't miss the Pulled Pork! Lol. The Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, and Baked Beans were not the standard 'container' sides, they also, were delicious! Staff was polite, helpful and had a good sense of humor. Well, they laughed at the stupid jokes! lol It was a beautiful day and we ate at the picnic tables under the giant shade tree and watched the traffic, as we enjoyed the best BBQ we've had in awhile! We will definitely come back and recommend you stop by and enjoy!! PS: plan on coming earlier than 4pm if you really want the Pulled Pork, another customer said they usually sell out fairly early, it's one of the most popular sandwiches they make. read more

I play golf in Thousand Oaks once a month and I stop at the meat locker my wife and I love this place

5 stars!!! I will be back!! I don't live in the area, but I definitely plan to stop here again when I'm back. The meat is the best cooked and quality I've ever had, comparing from many places coast to coast. The setting might seem a bit intimidating, but don't let that fool you. It's WAY worth it! From the beans, to the bread, to the macaroni salad, to the pork ribs, to the tri tip, every single thing was perfect. I highly recommend!! read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Baked beans, Mac salad, tri tip, pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Dear Meat Locker, I wish I could've locked my card to prevent this transaction from ever happening. Your menu is overpriced and your small portions will never compete with quality, tangy, barbecue. Tossed my food out. I couldn't be bothered to take another bite of the wimpy garlic bread ($3). Genuinely confused with the positive reviews. Like I'm convinced they don't have taste buds. To everyone else, hard pass. Go somewhere else!! read more

The chicken sandwich is soooo good. Seriously, go get a chicken sandwich with some of their bbq sauce. Amazing. read more

I've been a regular at Meat Locker in Thousand Oaks for quite some time now, and for good reason! Their incredible selection of BBQ keeps me coming back for more. Every visit is a delightful experience, with mouth-watering flavors and perfectly cooked meats that never disappoint. Whether you're craving ribs, brisket, or pulled pork, this is the place to be. The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the quality of the food is consistently top-notch. If you're in the mood for BBQ, look no further than Meat Locker. They truly are the best in town! Side note: I strongly recommend their 3 beef ribs combo, truly one of my favorites and to go for a lot read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Beef Ribs - included with choice of 2 sides - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

The Meat Locker personal are outstanding in preparing, cooking and platting for a reasonable price The service was above expectations.Overall Rating is an A+ Grade.will continue to visit as a appreciative customer. read more

Coming here for the first time, parking is very limited, and the outside is not most inviting. Give this place a chance and you won't be disappointed. I am a big fan of some SoCal BBQ, but I have always hated the texture of big slabs of chicken and trip-tip meat. I went on a limb and ordered the chicken sandwich. To my surprise, it was thin sliced and made right in front of me. The service was quick and smooth. It made for the best bbq chicken sandwich I have ever had. The beans, bread, and bbq sauce were also amazing and made for a perfect lunch stop. Personally, the potato salad wasn't as good as I had hoped, but everything else made up for it. I will be frequenting this place as often as possible, hoping to try even more items on the menu. read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Chicken breast sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Food and price point are good. If they would just work on cleaning the place. It seems so dirty inside that it makes one lose their appetite

Good hole in the wall bbq spot. No ambiance to speak of, but the food is decent. Go. Now. read more

First, I had to make an u turn since I missed the building. I parked on the street. Inside looked dark and dingy. Pork Ribs were cooked perfectly but lacked spice. Beef Rib was charred and tough to eat. Baked beans were not really good but not bad either. Potato salad was ok. Service was ok. For the price, the portion is huge. Overall, average. Would I comeback? Possible maybe. read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Store front - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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Very old bbq joint! Been there since the 1950's! We tried the pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken breast sandwich, baked beans, potato salad & macaroni salad... all were awesome except the chicken. I was expecting a "chicken breast" but it was thin sliced on a small roll/bun and was extremely dry/tough. Very hard to chew! I couldn't eat more than half of it. So disappointing. Total waste of money for sure! I definitely would come back but clearly won't order "bbq chicken breast" read more

Rustic and relaxing smells of ribs. The tri-tip and ribs are delicious. There cowboy beans are great also with a side salad

Oh how I love the Meat Locker. I always forget how much food your get for the price. Great manly tri tip sandwich and the beef rib was amazing. read more

Thousand Oaks Meat Locker BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I love the Meat Locker almost as much as the nice people that work there! I've. Been going about 5 or more years. My wife who loves it too wanted to visit our relatives in Torrance that just had a beautiful baby girl. We saw what I think was a new sign for a party and ordered it for pick up last Sunday. The works pulled pork and ribs. Giant beef ribs tri tip . Bar b q chicken to die for. All the sides neatly and perfectly packet for our 2 hour trip to their cute house in Torrence. They were so smart to make the beef a bit medium so when we re heated in the oven everything turned out perfectly. GOOD TIMES!!! Much love from the people and the perfect food at The Meat Locker in 1000 Oaks read more

I've ordered from this establishment several times in the past but it's been awhile. Maybe they've changed management because I've had no problems with them until last night. I ordered my usual: a full rack of pork ribs, 1 lb. Tri-tip and 2 small baked beans (there was no medium size on Grubhub's menu). Almost immediately I got a message from Grubhub that the ribs "had been taken off my order". No explanation. I'm assuming the BBQ restaurant ran out of ribs. I would get a credit on my credit card in a few days. I was really in the mood for ribs! My order arrives on time but now there's another problem. Instead of two containers of baked beans, I received two containers of pasta salad, which I don't like and ended up throwing away. I reported this to Grubhub and received another credit. T.O. Meat Locker really let me down this time. But kudos to Grubhub for being responsive and not even a wait to reach them by phone. read more

This place has amazing meats and sides. Very low-key BBQ spot and the parking is kind of difficult but it's very much worth it. Their pasta and coleslaw is on point compared to any southern BBQ I've experienced. All of their combos are tempting, and their sweet and sour barbecue sauce, as well as their jalapeño barbecue sauce, is addicting in a good way. All I can tell you, is always try to have a big appetite. HooRaH!!! To these guys for providing Military Discount and 1st Responder. Well worth the drive from Naval Air Station Point Magu in my opinion. Will definitely come back with a full complement of hungry appetites to keep this business, rolling strong . read more

Been going here for years, it's the Best in WLV / TO area. The Hot Links sandwich is cheap and surprisingly good! (I never eat them at other places) read more

As much as it pains me to do this, it's the truth. I stopped going here regularly years ago. The quality and service has been steadily declining for years. Food availability had been spotty. I used to go here to buy bbq sauce even after I stopped eating there. Last time I went to buy sauce they stopped carrying the old locally made JK Western Pride and now are using some other sauce that is totally different. The place caught on fire about a year ago at this point and it is easy to tell by looking at the outside. Still haven't fixed the ventilation system. Unfortunately it's a run down shell of what it once was, it's dying a slow death at this point, surviving only on its name. That's my observation at least. Better off going to the elks bbq on Saturday and getting their stuff with the same old sauce, or take your business to ranch hand in NP and enjoy their offerings with their own sauce (also made locally by JKWP) read more

My supervisor would stop & bring us lunch and it was truly the best. Tri tip tender, moist thick delicious back in 2017. Today before I ordered delivery I confirmed same owners before ordering they said yes. My tri tip sandwich was dry, thin, white in color, hard, tasteless, cold. I called to confirm if it was tri tip. Sort of tasted like dry turkey or pork. I will never order again Goes to show you can never go back. read more

Best tri tip sandwich that you can get away from home. So moist and flavorful and not cooked to a total dry texture. The beans are so amazing and so much flavor. Their salads are all super fresh and full of flavor. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Also their bbq sauces I can drink they are sooo good!! This is the place for BBQ! read more

This BBQ is the best in Ventura County or one of the best. Food is flavorful and moist. The service is fast and the workers are friendly folks. The links and chicken are a must try. Prices are very reasonable and portions are good sized. read more

The food is good we work Down the steeet and order this place pretty often but yesterday we called in an order for tri tip burritos and picked it up to find we got tri tip sandwiches so we called back to let them know they messed up our order well that's when the woman said well I didint take your order so I don't know what you want from me? and said they are not mccdonalds and don't fix problems and it was our fault for not looking at the receipt. The woman was very rude! Told me to not only drive back and bring the product back but I would have to pay extra for the correct order! She said they don't have bosses so they could do what they want and they were too busy to deal with our mistake. Won't be coming back here read more

I was so disappointed after reading reviews on here. I bought a rack each of pork and beef for a special occasion. The beef was burnt to a crisp. It was charred and inedible. The pork was better but not great. The bbq sauce was sweet baby rays. So that is the one star. read more

I love this place!!!! My favorite bartender Adam was not there tonight. But Chrissy Kenney totally took care of us! What a great lady! She is so kind and professional. She goes out of her way to make sure everything is perfect. Not sure of our bartenders name tonight but he was great too!!! We are locals and we frequent the restaurant. We always get the best service. Chrissy is so amazing. She really made sure everything was perfect. For that I thank her. Thank you for the great food and awesome service!!!! Joann R read more

Went to this place a few years ago and enjoyed the quality and value of the bbq. But I went back a few days ago and it completely went down the hill. Rude and unfriendly counter girl put two tiny ribs with literally no meat on each rib just smothered in salt. Pasta salad which was undercooked and hard to eat. The beans were soaking in the sauce. I felt completely ripped off. I won't be back here again!!! read more