Super legit Texas BBQ restaurant! This is for sure one of the top BBQ places in Calefornia and so far the best BBQ I’ve had in Cali - no doubt! Friendly staff, quick service and generally a cool place. I ordered: - Brisket (good bark, good fat render, perfect smokey flavor) - Spareribs (smokey, tender, meaty and a little sweet. Delicious!) - Cheddar&Jalapeño sausages (juicy, cheesy and Smokey. Very legit BBQ sausage! Personally prefer a more coarse grind, but that’s just a personal preference) - Texas Twinkie (VERY delicious! Perfect balance between bacon, jalapeño, filling and seasoning!) - Potato salad (good potato salad. Would benefit from a little more seasoning, but still good) - Bacon Mac & Cheese (very good dish! The addition of bacon instantly sets it apart from other M&C’s, in a good way)
Total cost 60$
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Thomas Lee
Rushed my order and did not give me my beverage. The lady looked at me like i was dumb when i asked for bacon Mac n cheese and she has a small sign that they're out. Paid 80 bucks for 2 combos and did not want to give me extra bbq sauce. Champion bbq needs to revisit customer service skills.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Jeffrey Borders
OMG! What a find! Often...well ok always when I'm traveling I seek out new restaurants, particularly BBQ and Pizza. In this case it was BBQ and boy was I happy for that decision. We were staying in Visalia for a job and I found Don't Bite The Bone via a google search. The ratings and pictures helped make the decision. We traveled North on the 99 for a bit and I began to wonder did we make the right decision. We did. Upon arrival it looks very much like a truck stop, which can be a good thing. Near the entry that familiar awesome fragrance told me we were at a proper BBQ destination. The dining area, sparce but clean and proper. I chose the Pulled Pork which is my go to for every BBQ place I visit. The sandwich comes with a side and I always choose the Cole Slaw if available. I was not disappointed as the portion was quite generous and I loved the Cole Slaw. I added some of their spicy proprietary BBQ sauce and every bite was delicious. My co worker ordered the Brisket and I have to say that when I go back...and go back I will...I'm definitely going to try the Brisket! The staff was friendly and engaging and the whole experience was beyond my expectations. If you are traveling south past Fresno and you are hungry for BBQ, Don't Bite the BBQ is your place to visit. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma S
We brought our friends here to try and they agreed it isn't the best but has potential. For starters, posted business hours should reflect accordingly, not opening late by an hour. They don't have ice or a decent drink selection. Bathroom was not in service. The tri tip is tender but the pulled pork was full of fat and not very appetizing. Brisket was a little charred. Also, we ordered mild and received very spicy, over peppered meats. Green beans looked like they came from a can. Grapewood Grill in nearby Selma has great bbq, service, and they are consistent with their business hours. Sorry, Don't Bite the Bone but you need to step up your game if you want more customers.
Food: 3
Abigail Athey
We stopped her to check out Bravo Farms, but I’ll tell you this place was the treat! They had just about ran out of ribs, so we ordered a three meat. They heard how much we love ribs and gave us the last few on the house. I grew up in Alabama well versed in BBQ up the coast. I thought I had the best, but this place is our new favorite! We ended up buying sauce on the way out. They also give a military discount which is super meaningful to us coming from a small local business! Thank you for a super homie meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff P
Great bbq! Highly recommend when traveling the 99. We loved the chicken and tri-tip! The service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Zelinski
The ribs were extremely tender. The sauce was great nice and sweet. The Smokey flavor was too overpowering in my opinion and I wouldn’t return. Just not for me. The customer service was great. They moved very quickly and were extremely efficient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Toby C
Great place to pull over for fantastic bbq, really enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lebby Salinas
We are from Texas where some of the best BBQ food is found so it was a surprise to experience AMAZING BBQ here in the middle of California!!! Sooo delicious! It is just like having Texas BBQ! The staff is super friendly too! Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Neetu Sharma
I was on my way home from a conference and a friend of mine told me about this place. I'm so glad he did because I have some of the best ribs I've ever had. Whatever that drive rub was, was on point. Definitely a must stop, if you're on the 99
Hot dog this is some good bbq !!..brisket is fantastic, tri tip has been extremely tender 3 out of 4 times, pulled pork is amazing, sausage is phenomenal..my wife is a small gal that watches what she eats, but when I take her here she loves the brisket!! And there is nothing that excites me more than my pretty wife with shiny brisket grease on her beautiful lips !!! My gosh that's it for me.. anyway this bbq is best I've had definitely in tulare county...almost forgot ribs have always been great but like a lot of stuff 3 times were better than once if that makes since
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tina G.
Love their food from the meats to the sides only issue is new location. Wish they were still in dinuba. Hopefully they open a second location back there or do pop ups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Douglas Corbett
We're from Florida, and BBQ is one of our favorite meals! Don't Bite the Bone served us some of the best Brisket, Ribs, & Pulled Pork we've ever eaten!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Antonio Panoussi
Very good quality food. And enough portions. We will be back
Super legit Texas BBQ restaurant! This is for sure one of the top BBQ places in Calefornia and so far the best BBQ I’ve had in Cali - no doubt! Friendly staff, quick service and generally a cool place.
I ordered:
- Brisket (good bark, good fat render, perfect smokey flavor)
- Spareribs (smokey, tender, meaty and a little sweet. Delicious!)
- Cheddar&Jalapeño sausages (juicy, cheesy and Smokey. Very legit BBQ sausage! Personally prefer a more coarse grind, but that’s just a personal preference)
- Texas Twinkie (VERY delicious! Perfect balance between bacon, jalapeño, filling and seasoning!)
- Potato salad (good potato salad. Would benefit from a little more seasoning, but still good)
- Bacon Mac & Cheese (very good dish! The addition of bacon instantly sets it apart from other M&C’s, in a good way)
Total cost 60$
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Rushed my order and did not give me my beverage. The lady looked at me like i was dumb when i asked for bacon Mac n cheese and she has a small sign that they're out. Paid 80 bucks for 2 combos and did not want to give me extra bbq sauce. Champion bbq needs to revisit customer service skills.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
OMG! What a find! Often...well ok always when I'm traveling I seek out new restaurants, particularly BBQ and Pizza. In this case it was BBQ and boy was I happy for that decision. We were staying in Visalia for a job and I found Don't Bite The Bone via a google search. The ratings and pictures helped make the decision. We traveled North on the 99 for a bit and I began to wonder did we make the right decision. We did. Upon arrival it looks very much like a truck stop, which can be a good thing. Near the entry that familiar awesome fragrance told me we were at a proper BBQ destination. The dining area, sparce but clean and proper. I chose the Pulled Pork which is my go to for every BBQ place I visit. The sandwich comes with a side and I always choose the Cole Slaw if available. I was not disappointed as the portion was quite generous and I loved the Cole Slaw. I added some of their spicy proprietary BBQ sauce and every bite was delicious. My co worker ordered the Brisket and I have to say that when I go back...and go back I will...I'm definitely going to try the Brisket! The staff was friendly and engaging and the whole experience was beyond my expectations. If you are traveling south past Fresno and you are hungry for BBQ, Don't Bite the BBQ is your place to visit. You won't be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We brought our friends here to try and they agreed it isn't the best but has potential. For starters, posted business hours should reflect accordingly, not opening late by an hour. They don't have ice or a decent drink selection. Bathroom was not in service.
The tri tip is tender but the pulled pork was full of fat and not very appetizing. Brisket was a little charred. Also, we ordered mild and received very spicy, over peppered meats. Green beans looked like they came from a can.
Grapewood Grill in nearby Selma has great bbq, service, and they are consistent with their business hours.
Sorry, Don't Bite the Bone but you need to step up your game if you want more customers.
Food: 3
We stopped her to check out Bravo Farms, but I’ll tell you this place was the treat! They had just about ran out of ribs, so we ordered a three meat. They heard how much we love ribs and gave us the last few on the house. I grew up in Alabama well versed in BBQ up the coast. I thought I had the best, but this place is our new favorite! We ended up buying sauce on the way out. They also give a military discount which is super meaningful to us coming from a small local business! Thank you for a super homie meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bbq! Highly recommend when traveling the 99. We loved the chicken and tri-tip! The service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ribs were extremely tender. The sauce was great nice and sweet. The Smokey flavor was too overpowering in my opinion and I wouldn’t return. Just not for me. The customer service was great. They moved very quickly and were extremely efficient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great place to pull over for fantastic bbq, really enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We are from Texas where some of the best BBQ food is found so it was a surprise to experience AMAZING BBQ here in the middle of California!!! Sooo delicious! It is just like having Texas BBQ! The staff is super friendly too! Highly recommend this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was on my way home from a conference and a friend of mine told me about this place. I'm so glad he did because I have some of the best ribs I've ever had. Whatever that drive rub was, was on point. Definitely a must stop, if you're on the 99
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Delish! Loved everything we tried!!! Amazing!!
Hot dog this is some good bbq !!..brisket is fantastic, tri tip has been extremely tender 3 out of 4 times, pulled pork is amazing, sausage is phenomenal..my wife is a small gal that watches what she eats, but when I take her here she loves the brisket!! And there is nothing that excites me more than my pretty wife with shiny brisket grease on her beautiful lips !!! My gosh that's it for me.. anyway this bbq is best I've had definitely in tulare county...almost forgot ribs have always been great but like a lot of stuff 3 times were better than once if that makes since
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love their food from the meats to the sides only issue is new location. Wish they were still in dinuba. Hopefully they open a second location back there or do pop ups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We're from Florida, and BBQ is one of our favorite meals! Don't Bite the Bone served us some of the best Brisket, Ribs, & Pulled Pork we've ever eaten!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very good quality food. And enough portions. We will be back
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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