Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ventura

8 restaurant menus in Ventura, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Smoker's Castle
Smoker's Castle
91/100 (35 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"This is a nice cozy spot good small pick selection of cigars. Quinn helped me out a lot very nice..."
Cammeron
"Definitely not your usual smoke shop. Two wide screen TVs honed-in on sports, comfy sofas and chairs - on Friday evenings, the best party in Ventura..."
Ameri Color
"Dear all, The shop is under new ownership. They have put in new hardwood floors, added a new 65 inch TV for sporting events and definitely upgraded..."
tom tiburon
"Great spot to sit down and enjoy a..."
projectzigma
"Smokers Castle has new ownership. They are rebuilding inventory and at reasonable prices. It has a new coat of paint and artwork on walls. A great 65..."
jeff mills
"A great place to find and enjoy a good cigar. Staff is very friendly and the prices are reasonable. If you are looking for a great place to relax and..."
Jeff
"Great selection of a fine selection of cigars and a lounge where you can actually enjoy..."
Flakita Flakita
Marshall's Bodacious Bbq
Marshall's Bodacious Bbq
89/100 (821 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Food was amazing. The tri tip was so tender it felt like I was biting into a marshmallow. The pork ribs were delish not too smoky. They have 3..."
Adriana Garcia-Diaz
"Truly awesome BBQ. I have seen this place off the 101 for some time now, but never pulled off to give it a try. Oh my gosh, so totally awesome..."
Deborah Herrera
"I had the tri-tip sandwich combo with mac n cheese with the bread pudding for dessert. It was ALL..."
Cat Delgado Baca
"Awesome food some of the best I've had across this country keep up the smoking great..."
Ed Whyte
"The best BBQ in the world!!! There is none better.. I love Marshall's .. I'm so addicted to the food.. Really, no food comes close to there's .. have..."
Renee Livingston
"This has to be one of the better BBQ places in Ventura County. The BBQ is simple but tasty. This is BBQ done..."
Iron Chef
"The New York steak sandwich is amazing! Served on a grilled sourdough loaf sliced in half! Just seasoning with a side of homemade sauce. The sauce is..."
Matt
"Don't let the location fool (or deter) you... This place is..."
Musclebeech
"Traveling teacher. I found Marshall's Bodacious Barbeque on a web search before leaving for the weekend and I'm so glad I did! The location is in an..."
Traveling Teacher
Wood Ranch Bbq & Grill
Wood Ranch Bbq & Grill
85/100 (1060 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Salmon
Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Pork
Burger
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Saloon Bbq Co.
Saloon Bbq Co.
84/100 (542 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Barbecue
Bar
Barbecue
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Fried pickles
Burger
Sit down
Barbecue
Bar
American
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I ���� this place!! I always stop here when I'm in town! It's rare you find a place that makes such a good Mint Julep! The food is great too...."
Deaner Nielsen Murfie
"Lovely place to have both food and drinks and just sit back and chill. Loved it. Highly recommend..."
Bridget Freeman
"Stoked this place opened in DT Ventura! This will be my go-to place for a drink and great time any night! Awesome beer and wine selection, the staff..."
Jenna Driscoll
"Had a wonderful chopped chicken salad and the family had various bar b q selections which were excellent. Service was perfection. Music was..."
Christine Toon
"Fried pickles were perfect! I was in the mood for "just a burger," and the saloon burger was better! Hubby loved the ribs and raves about the Yeti..."
Stacia Leary Ott
"Great place,wonderful vibe, you always feel welcome there!!! Foods great drinks are amazing. I really enjoyed myself can't wait to go..."
Jessica Johnson
"Saloon bbq is my favorite place in town. From finely crafted cocktails, to great music , to a really delicious menu that I can order gluten free..."
Karen Parkhouse
"Exelente restorant muy buen clima y riquísima comida y bebidas y en un exelente lugar en..."
Gerardo Elizondo
"Wow my mouth wants more. This place has gotten so much better! The catfish was so smooth and flavorful, basically it had no fishiness to it at all..."
Shane Reeves
"Great food and even better service! Thanks to..."
Donna Avery
"If you're strolling through Ventura and want too eat something yummy and relax this is the place it's..."
Mike Alemany
"Perhaps the best beverages I have ever had, great appetizers, 5-STAR..."
Robert Steven Schumann
Q & Q Hawaiian Bbq
Q & Q Hawaiian Bbq
82/100 (701 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Barbecue
Hawaiian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Cj's Barbecue
Cj's Barbecue
81/100 (546 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"First time at CJ BBQ. Lovely environment, clean inside, friendly staff. Rib tips are really good and tender great prices. love the bake beans and..."
Patrice Lumas
"I visited CJ's after not visiting for years (I don't live in the area). I was very happy to see they were still in business and survived the..."
Jackie
"My go to place when it comes to home style BBQ. The catering meals are generous and feed more than they say. This is the spot! Ribs are fireand also..."
Josua Furagganan
"Food is good not bomb in my book the Mac & Cheese was too small, the BBQ sandwich was bomb the peach cobbler was cold us I usually like it..."
Ryan “C” Hernandez
Just Bbq
Just Bbq
80/100 (914 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"Best BBQ in Ventura!! I live in the Bay Area and this is one of our spots when we are in town. I love the spicy BBQ sauce, it definitely has a kick...."
Rosario Ramirez
"Best value and taste for your money...if you like spicy, get the HOT BBQ..."
John Tseng
"Oh yep! The long line is worth it. I don't even know why the other restaurants stay open in this food court. Tritip = excellent, hot links =..."
Nekia Allen
"The BBQ was awesome and it had the smoked taste and it was really tender. Was..."
caddy03pimpin
"Food is DELICIOUS. Every. Single. Time. They usually have a line waiting to order. The tri tip is always tender, usually always juicy (one time it..."
Vivi B
"Expected a little bit of tri tip when I ordered boy was I wrong loved the tri tip will definitely come..."
Juan Carlos Ayala
"Been going there for years and it is my favorite local place for BBQ by far. Casual and simple, they offer only what I want and have never let me..."
Alan Martin