Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 2056 reviews

What User likes about Santa Maria Bbq Huntington Beach:
This restaurant is a must-visit if you haven't been here yet! It's hands down the best BBQ chicken I've ever tasted. I also loved the homemade coleslaw, and the grain bread was delicious. I will definitely be coming back more often! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Santa Maria Bbq Huntington Beach:
The BBQ was quite bland, and the sauces were unexpected—more sour and vinegar-heavy than typical. Everything seemed to be drenched in Jalapeño juice, which didn't help. The portions of both the sides and the meat were on the smaller side. We were served Boxed Mac and cheese with Velveeta, topped with a tiny ice cream disc, which felt underwhelming for the price we paid. Our group of three was constantly dissatisfied... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 386 reviews
Hart
18.08.2023 - 11:03

I came here for lunch and ordered a pulled pork sandwich with onion rings and a root beer. The service was spectacular! So were the onion rings, close to the be...

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Mark
18.08.2023 - 11:03

This is some of the best barbecue I've ever had. Usually brisket ends up being dry, but not at this place. The pork ribs were excellent, as was the slaw; next t...

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Harless
18.08.2023 - 11:03

I go out of my way to visit the Santa Maria BBQ location on Golden West street as they have the best Ribs and Fruit Cobbler in town. The Customer Service is Sup...

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Ivonne
18.08.2023 - 11:03

We came for an early dinner (before 6 PM and decided to try the brisket plate and the tri tip plate. There was only one other group that ate in the restaurant w...

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Mimi
18.08.2023 - 11:03

I'm only going to base this off the food I tried. I, personally, did not go to Santa Maria BBQ. My sister and husband did. I came home from work and that's what...

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Sirved
4.1 ★ from 686 reviews

I brought my family here yesterday and was very happy with the service. Our waitress Rose was very friendly and helpful with the menu. The food was delicious. A...

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Was going to give a 1 or 2 star based on price and portion sizes, but man it tastes good. Well at least the brisket and the rice were super delicious. The mac w...

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Been going to SM BBQ for a long time. I always order in the restaurant. Usually get 2 meat combo and sides. The portions use to be very generous (I told them ho...

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This was the backup plan for my hubby?s birthday dinner. Small place and there were 6 of us needing a table inside since it was cold! We were able to push 3 tab...

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So sad I just found out that this place has been open since July. Went here all the time when it was owned by the BT people. The inside looks very similar, but...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 984 reviews

Why is this the best BBQ in Orange County? Let's all acknowledge, especially those who are not originally from California, that the state isn't exactly famous f...

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"I don't typically enjoy BBQ, but my husband loves it, so I’ve taken him here for dinner three times. On the first two visits, I ordered the Brisket Sandwich an...

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"I'll share my thoughts based on the food I experienced. Although I didn't visit Santa Maria BBQ myself, my sister and husband did. When I got home from work......

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