From the moment you open the door this place looked like a winner. It's small but has both table seating and high top seating, it's clean, and decor is great. The staff were fantastic! So friendly and checked in to make sure we were good. I had the Tri-Tip Chefs Salad (minus olives and tomatoes). It was a large portion, fresh and the meat had a great Smokey taste. My husband had ribs that he really enjoyed. The meat was falling off the bone! I'd definitely recommend a stop here. read more

Whiskeytown Barbecue Co - Inside restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

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We were in last night 6/19 around 630p for dinner for the first time. Unfortunately it was not a pleasant experience. I'm not one to blast social media but I definitely felt I should contact you. The resturant was clean and inviting and the service was friendly but the food was not good. We ordered a rib plate, tri tip plate and kabob plate with cowboy caviar, Mac and cheese and potato salad. First the ranch salad dressing that came on the house salad tasted like warm hidden valley ranch from a bottle not good, the potatos in the potato salad were hard and massive chuncks which were difficult to even cut smaller do to the doneness and there was no flavor in it other then mayo and egg, the mac and cheese tasted as though it was a day or so old and reheated and again flavorless but was not grainy like some, the cowboy caviar was ok could have done with a little less liquid. The tri tip plate came with 3 small pieces of meat the flavor was fine but not the amount you expect for a $30 plate of food there was more bread then meat. The Rib plate the beef ribs were dry and hardly any meat and you ran out of them so we ended up with a some pork ribs that were greasy and flavorless. The kabobs were a good size and the meat was cooked well but it was so over peppered you could barely eat them. Your beer choices were good and the bloody mary we ordered was fine.We eat out 2 times a month as our family treat especially bbq and steak house type places and I was really sad to be unable too reccomended your location. To top it off all 3 of us have had stomach issues since last night and into today. I really hope this feed back helps and some changes can be made as I am a big supporter of small business but For $130 with out the tip absolutely disappointing and that is alot of money for our one income family to spend. read more

Open and I am so happy! They are putting a lot into the service. They have HEX on tap people!

Bottom line this was a great meal, with great service and a great place. Went for a lunch on a Sunday. I think we were the first customers or the day. Place is located in a strip mall and it looks like they are expanding. The inside is decorated impeccably and very clean. Ordered the ribs with a salad. The salad had good blue cheese dressing. The croutons were a little stale and the lettuce was most likely from a bag. It wasn't bad - the dressing was good and I like black olives which added flavor. The Ribs. I don't think I have ever ordered beef ribs because no one ever can make them tender and most of the time they are overcooked. Not so here. The ribs were very good and had good bbq sauce. The bbq sauce it came with was probably store bought but it was still good. Really enjoyed. One suggestion is to season the ribs a little more. They were tender, but a little more salt would have kicked it up a notch. All in all - great experience and food. read more

Stopped by to see on way back to Redding from coast. Happy hour 4-6. Great prices Great food Great service read more

Whiskeytown Barbecue Co - Brisket Sliders and a Etna - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

A friend and I decided on BBQ the other evening and since we hadn't been to Whiskeytown BBQ in a few months, decided to head on over. Boy am I glad we did. For the first time I ordered the beef ribs. Great flavor, healthy portion and good service (although a little slow due to light staffing and a busy night). Well worth the wait and I even ended up taking a to go pkg for the ribs I couldn't finish at the restaurant; they were awesome for lunch the next day! read more

Great food and big portions - except for the side dishes which are oddly small (my only complaint). Everything looks fresh and homemade. The staff was friendly and helpful. If you arrive at 6 pm, expect to wait 10-20 minutes for a table; seating is limited. Get the 1.1 pound burger if you want leftovers for lunch tomorrow. The pinquito beans are a bit spicy, which I liked. The Cowboy Caviar is a good bean salad that looks like it includes green chilies. We saw someone order the rootbeer float - it was HUGE. They also have a large wine menu. Ambiance is dark at night, but someone did a great job decorating the place - it feels "cowboy ranch." Also, it looks like they have two websites: https://whiskeytownbbqcompany.com/ https://www.barbecueredding.com/ read more

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GREAT NEWS! They have added some early hours here. We were out biking last Sunday and rode by around noon, much to our delight, they were open. A quick bite and a cold beer hit the spot. read more

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This is at Whiskeytown Barbecue CO. Absolutely amazing meal. I got the $28 rib platter. There wasn't a description on the type of rib so I was expecting pork ribs but turns out to be 3 huge beef ribs. From my experience beef ribs can be difficult and time consuming so a lot of places refrain from having beef ribs on the menu but these were fall off the bone. Absolutely worth the price. And then my table got a free round of rootbeer floats and the were HUGE. Wasn't just some regular rootbeer either. It was a brand I've never heard of and it was the best dessert I've had in a while. The staff was amazing and friendly and you can tell that the people that come here are people who have been here often. The atmosphere was amazing and football games were on. PLEASE give this place a try. read more

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The food was outstanding. We got sliders that were out of this world. We got a quesadilla that was amazing and we got stuffed baked potato. The tri-tip was so good did I say amazing. And the service was extra special. read more

Went here last night (1/11/25) at 630pm and doors were locked. It said they were open but all locked up. Disappointed when you drive far and no BBQ. Called and VM is not even set up! We will try again this summer... read more

awesome west side of town restaurant: westside barbeque company 3657 eureka way, redding, ca 96001 the tri tip and rib eye are amazing with fair and reasonable prices. the service was impeccable and the restaurant is classy and comfortable. give it a try. we need west side restaurants that are this amazing!! read more

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Super friendly staff and the meat was delicious. Our friends got the nachos which were huge and looked amazing. Our sliders were tasty as well. Will be back to try more items off the menu. read more

Great food and great service! The decor is on point and great beer. Will definitely come back here when we come back to the area! Very friendly and outgoing! Heard they also have a happy hour at times! read more

Whiskeytown Barbecue Co - Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

Amazing food !! We decided last minute to go out to eat and wanted to try something new. As we were driving, we heard the announcement of whiskytown BBQ and decided to try that instead of going to our go to BBQ spot. The staff was so friendly. The owner came over to check on us and she was very kind as well. The food... now that's a whole new level of goodness !! We had the brisket burger, my son ordered the ribs and I had the tri tip sandwich all of which were so good ! Oh and did I me tion their desserts !! So good.... we had a rootbeer float (big enough for people to share) and my son had apple pie. We will definitely be returning. read more

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This is a super cute little restaurant that had a very nice atmosphere. Super cute for a nice date and the food was fantastic!! There potato skin appetizers were mouth watering and worth the price. The people were very friendly and the staff made sure that we were well taken care of. read more

Service and atmosphere is fantastic! Cozy and nostalgic. Old westerns playing on TV in the background, old country music playlist, fireplace going, thoughtful decor and beer on tap. Cowboy caviar 10/10 Burgers 9/10 Rootbeer float 100/10! read more

Whiskeytown Barbecue Co - Rootbeer Float - Barbeque Near Me - Redding, California

It's ok if you have no tastebuds.. Took 30 min for a brisket sandwich and Tri-tip nachos. Sandwich was dry and nachos had no tri-tip or fresh tomatoes, onions or other dressing just canned cheese and cilantro. I didn't even try to eat the nachos. I let the manager know, there resolution is let me make you more food..NO THANKS. Once is enough. Won't go back . Service was slow and staff uninterested in quality of service. read more

I came here later on a Tuesday night, not sure what to expect based on recent reviews. I ordered a trip tip sandwich to go, it was out in 5 minutes and the meat was tender and seasoned nicely, my kids and I split this and loved it. I was impressed with the decor too, much nicer than I expected. Would definitely return again. read more

A wonderful addition to the west side of town and Redding in general! I attended their soft opening yesterday and everything was fantastic! Great beer, great food, great atmosphere. The staff was super friendly and seemed excited to finally have their soft opening. This will definitely be a new favorite spot for me! Can't wait to see their full menu! read more

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Atmosphere is fantastic. The owners spent a lot of time handcrafting the interior to have the decor match the atmosphere they're going for. The menu is simple and straightforward. Water is served in glasses and you get to keep a glass liter of water at the table. I ordered the Tri-tip Platter and the house pretzel. Both were so delicious. You can easily taste the oaky flavor in the meat and it was cooked to perfection. If you want additional sauces or salad dressings you can ask for it. It's not the cheapest food spot in Redding, but the meat is better than anywhere else here. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

Came in on a Tuesday night. Nice decor! Server said they were out of brisket and ribs. So, they had tri-tip, everything. Got the loaded mac and cheese. Came out in a cereal bowl with literally 3 oz of tri-tip. Pitiful. Beers were good, but sevice slow, with less than 10 people. Not sure they'll survive without an expanded menu (pulled pork, pork ribs, sampler plate, etc.)? Had higher hopes for my first visit. May try again... read more

A place that uses the word "classy" in their description usually has none, and this place is no exception. The owner is argumentative and abusive to both the public and his employees. I prefer my barbecue without rancor read more

Favorite new local spot in town! The ambiance inside is so cool, this place definitely has character. Very thoughtful details made it unique - loved the glass bottle of water at the table for quick refills, free cowboy caviar appetizer, and the branding. Small inside but cozy and very quick and attentive service from the whole staff, including the owner. We ordered a Bavarian pretzel appetizer, the homemade beer cheese sauce was delicious! Tri-tip platter was excellent. The meat was perfectly seasoned, tender, and the oak wood flavor stood out. The beans were one of my favorite parts of the meal - very flavorful. Generous portions and great value for high quality food. read more

Nice ambiance, with attentive staff and friendly owner. We had the tomahawk ribeye, which was fantastic -- one of the best I've had in a while. Amazing, flavorful crust. Nicely marbled. Perfectly cooked, with a nice herb butter. The wedge salad side had a nice barbecue glaze, blue cheese, and thick bacon crumbles. I'll be back! read more

The service has been consistently friendly and quick! Food is delicious!! The tri-tip salad was delicious!! Great job!!!

Food was amazing, service was great, loved the music and the mood. Happened to meet the owners and felt very welcomed. We really enjoyed our dinner and the experience. Can't wait to go back when they expand and the dining room gets bigger. read more

Absolutely love the tri-tip quesadillas! Ask for the fiesta platter! Great atmosphere! Have to check this place out. Soon to be expanding with live music! Can't wait. read more

I have eaten at Binyons in Vegas, the big Texan in Amarillo, Dreamland BBQ in Tuscaloosa, and this is the best steak I have ever had. Thr 48oz Tomahawk must be attempted! Would give 6 stars if possible! read more

Food is good but the music is way too loud. You can't not talk to your spouse without raising your voice. The waiter could not even hear me order my food. I had to raise my voice. read more

Real good. Best tri-tip around has to be the wood smoke!! Spot on. Good selection of choices and a happy hour.

My girlfriend and I were curious about this place, as we're both Central Coast natives (lived in Lompoc, SM, AG, and Orcutt), and were essentially raised on Santa Maria style BBQ. So gave it a shot: This place does some things well, and other things not so well. We decided to split a Santa Maria style tri-tip platter to go since it was $25. Was curious what a $25 platter of tri-tip would look like. Assumed it would include quite a bit....but to our comical surprise, when we got home...THREE pieces of tri-tip about 3 inches in diameter. Total. I mean, pretty disappointing. You can essentially get this same platter for $10-$15 from church fundraisers any weekend, in any town on the Central Coast, and most people paying $10 for this $25 platter would complain about the light amount of tri-tip, they'd get for $10. Pretty disappointing. Now, the flavor of the tri-tip is decent. I don't think it's cooked authentic Santa Maria style...because red oak isn't necessarily available in Redding to cook it over, but it still tastes pretty good. Their beans are done well. Pinquito beans were very tasty. They're not as spicy as a lot of variations down south, but still pretty tasty. I didn't receive any salsa or pico in my order for some reason, so I can't comment on that. So...pros and cons. I prob won't eat there again till they adjust the pricing a bit, (or add an amount of meat that doesn't make me chuckle when I open the tray). Glad they're opened and making an effort bringing some central coast flavor into Redding though...they just need to iron out some kinks. They're like halfway there though. read more

The food is excellent, the service was beyond great. Came here for our sweet friends wedding and was absolutely perfect. Thank you for a good time. read more

We love it here! Tri Tip is always perfect, the beans are amazing, drink specials are fun snd they have yummy IPA's on tap! Plus the staff is amazing!! Thank you!! read more

My husband and I heard about this place from a friend and went to try it out. They have this really cool industrial-like interior style that we liked. The tri-tip was also really good! Although, as we were eating we overheard the server on shift... He was talking to a girl at the bar and was talking about customers, calling them weird, and while it may not have been about us, it is pretty disrespectful to talk like that considering everyone in the shoebox-sized restaurant could hear him. Not only that, but he made inappropriate sexual gestures and comments towards the girl... he must've not realized how close we were, but we were very uncomfortable hearing this as we ate our food. Not the most professional staff here, so I'll leave this review at 2 stars. read more

Not good. Burger tasted like bad meat, beer was served warm. Rude service. Avoid this place

I had a tri-tip bbq sandwich tonight with a side of Mac and cheese. I was in there around 6 on a Saturday night. I was worried about getting decent service with one server and a helper. The place was busy but I found a stool at the bar. The food was really good and the servers pulled off the rush and quickly had it cleaned up and ready for the next round of customers. I will definitely make it my bbq spot on the west side of town. read more

Very good food. Service is great. Really nice atmosphere. Price is a little steep. It is worth going in and giving it a try. My wife and I had a very pleasant experience for lunch there. read more

Wow! We got the tri tip sandwich and it was absolutely amazing. The tri tip had so much flavor and the garlic bread was perfect. The staff was so nice and attentive and made us feel very welcomed. Definitely going back again read more

Fantastic bbq restaurant. The staff and owners were super nice and invited us to bring our pup in with us so she didn't have to wait in the car. I'm pretty sure puppy got water before we did too so calling this place pet friendly would be an understatement. The food and drinks were fantastic. And the owner even brought a bone so pup had a snack too. 10/10 would definitely come back next time I'm coming through Redding. read more