Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 11639 reviews

What User likes about Aptos St BBQ:
Great loud live music, tasty food that finishes early, friendly staff Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: $20–30 Recommended dishes: Gaucho Sandwich, BBQ Sauce View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Aptos St BBQ:
Aptos BBQ used to be an excellent place to go. I used to dream about this place. I came back 10 years later and maybe it became corporate, maybe the owners are now rich and don't care anymore, but the food is so disappointing now. $20 for a bread sandwich and a paper bowl filled with chopped cabbage. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Pat
10.09.2024 - 16:02

Great place to stop for some Brisket. Plenty of outdoor seating. Parking can get tight sometimes

Brad
10.09.2024 - 16:02

When they first opened they had really good barbecue. I highly recommend the hot link. I used to go there all the time. Now not so much because it's inconsisten...

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José
10.09.2024 - 16:02

Food is so dried, I’m talking about dried I don’t recommend this place.

George
10.09.2024 - 16:02

Some of the best bbq in the area. The the fact that they have live bands on the weekends

Mike
10.09.2024 - 16:02

1st time here and it did not disappoint. Totally EPIC BBQ. LOVED IT. Had special for the day Beef Ribs. They were amazing. Wife had tri tip and Brisket. Will de...

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While some reviewers found the food at this BBQ spot lacking in flavor and sometimes inedible, others were blown away by the quality of the ribs, chicken, and other dishes. The inconsistent quality of the food was a point of concern for some, while others praised the friendly staff and great beer selection. Overall, the atmosphere was described as great, with a strong family feel and excellent service. The menu included a variety of delicious options like tri-tip, brisket, and pulled pork. If you're in the Aptos area and craving some BBQ, this spot is worth checking out.

Google
4.5 ★ from 1829 reviews
Jean
23.10.2023 - 06:19

The most fantastic tri tip! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Margie
23.10.2023 - 06:19

The pork ribs were delicious. Everything thing else I ordered as sides, not so good, with the exception of the garlic bread. Something was really off with the M...

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Martin
24.10.2023 - 19:10

This place has medium quality food for a bbq place. Beans are slightly undercooked, the portions are small for a regular bbq meal and the Mac Cheese isn’t chees...

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Veronica
24.10.2023 - 19:10

Thank you for catering our party ! Our guest were blown away with the ribs, chicken, bread , beans everything was amazing !! We’ll definitely do it again. Servi...

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Donald
24.10.2023 - 19:10

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The ribs were delicious and tender, and the live band added to the atmosphere. The menu was limited, but the qualit...

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Yelp
4.8 ★ from 13 reviews
Andy
23.10.2023 - 06:19

If you're in town to visit Nisene, Aptos St BBQ is where you should go to eat afterwards. They've got the most flavorful, juicy, tender brisket in the Bay Area...

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Soo
23.10.2023 - 06:19

I remember Aptos. I stayed in a tree house. hungryones.com/2019/07/a… There were lovely redwoods all around. Loved the scent of the forest. A bbq joint was in t...

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Christa
23.10.2023 - 06:19

Such a fun vibe! We arrived on a Monday evening looking for some bbq. Ordered the salad with tri tip and kiddos got ribs and Mac. The soda fountain was incredib...

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Lisa
23.10.2023 - 06:19

Amazing BBQ, great beer selection and good live music if you pop in at the right time.

Shab
23.10.2023 - 06:19

I lived in Texas for 14 years and never have i had great bbq outside of TX until i tried Aptos bbq. Food is great and smoked with wood. They don't have waiter s...

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Menu
4.5 ★ from 4 reviews
Орбай
28.10.2022 - 09:30

We stayed here on a laune after the high time of our friend in sc. the beer selection is great and eating is even better. the brisket was zartel and the ribs we...

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Erling
28.10.2022 - 09:30

Large bbq joint large craft beer on tap great atmosphere, it's a must go to space. I'm glad I checked it.

Jeanne
28.10.2022 - 09:30

Good grill. was pleasantly surprised how good the bbq was. friendly staff and great atmosphere. will be definitiw after a day at seacliff state beach back. the...

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Emmitt
16.01.2018 - 19:47

When a owner brings his and soul into a restaurant, it shows. aptos st. bbq is an exceptional grill inspired by various culinary regions. the best of California...

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Facebook
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Tripadvisor
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Doordash
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Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 5285 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 1497 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.5 ★ from 1875 reviews

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