44 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Fontana

“So I was celebrating New Year's Day in Fontana with family but there wasn't very many bbq places open near us. There was however Richard's BBQ nearby, and I like to try new things, so I gave him a call and he said he was smoking up some pork ribs and was selling meals with ribs, homemade beans and corn for $20. I decided to buy a few plates and we were all pleasantly surprised at just how good the ribs were. The ribs were fresh and hot and fall off the bone tender just how I like it. The beans were also tasty, more savory than the typical sweet style of beans you usually get at most restaurants. The beans were meaty, and I could taste some spice mixed in. It was very flavorful and hearty, but not overbearing like chili beans, it was very good and the savoriness was an excellent accent to the meat. The meals also came with corn on the cob, steamed perfectly by the way, and a little container of barbecue sauce On the side. It was a hearty and delicious meal. I will add that Richard packed everything perfectly in the containers, there are major restaurants that can’t do as good as a job as he did. I will definitely be going back.

Parking: Street parking“

“Been eating here for years,Always great food.“

“STEAK is my FAVORITE, seasoned and juicy, cooked to my liking and served with onion rings or fries and Texas toast, but I always get it with the delicious beans and rice!.. also comes comes with soup or salad. I always pick the chicken soup cooked with large chunks of chicken and veggies it's my next meal. 10/25 $28 with tax and worth it. One of only a Few places I order steak.“

“Food is GREAT!!! N service is awesome.... Will go often“

“It's a typical Ono BBQ, I ordered online and came to pickup. It took a few mins for them to acknowledge me and then took another 5 mins to get my food out to me. The food was hot and fresh, it was enough food with 1 of their combos to have for lunch the next day. The food is good but I felt like the flanken ribs were more bone than meat which I know happens sometimes.“

“Absolute best barbecue ever! You will not be disappointed! There’s not one thing there that I wouldn’t give an A+ rating to! I’ve been there twice this week and this is going to be my go to place. Lucille‘s Doesn’t even compare and that used to be my favorite but this place beats it by far! Also, their customer service is amazing! Some thing that every other restaurant has been lacking! Way to go Spirit of Texas!“

“The meat melts in your mouth. You can tell it has totally made with YOUR BBQ needs in mind. Santos the owner really shows off his passion in all the details he puts into his BBQ.“

“I’ve been coming here for nearly 10 years, and overall the food has remained solid, especially for the value in the Rancho area.

The chicken is well-marinated and flavorful, and the portions are generous — two combo boxes are enough for three people. The macaroni salad used to be one of my favorites, but recently it feels heavier and noticeably sweeter than before. The chicken is still tasty, though it’s sometimes grilled a bit too charred, and occasionally on the salty side.

If you’re attending school nearby, dining in is actually quite nice and comfortable. Personally, I usually prefer taking it home and enjoying it while watching TV.

That said, for the price and portion size, this place is still a great local value, and the quality has mostly held up over the years. I do hope they ease up on the charring and salt, because when it’s done right, it’s really satisfying.

A longtime spot I’ll continue to support, with room to improve.“

“Good food and Service was great, went to celebrate Birthday“

“I come here pretty often, and it never disappoints. The grilled fish is always spot-on, but what keeps me coming back is the amazing service. The staff are super friendly — they greet you warmly as soon as you walk in and are always happy to help with flavor recommendations. I brought a friend this time and she loved it too. Definitely one of my go-to spots!🤩“

“Ordered wonton + roast duck noodles soup! Food took along time to come out prob due to lunch hour! Roast duck tasted great, wonton was a little salty but overall the food was good enough that I would return! It’s nice to see a family business flourishing.“

“Adri was such a great staff member her customer service was the best and the food matched highly recommended..“

“The best brisket I have ever had in my life. absolutely amazing! And their prices are very reasonable.“

“this is my favorite place to sit in and eat at. the staff is always kind, they even recognize you if you come a few times. that's so sweet and rare out here in socal(so I've noticed) the coffee cake is to die for, Jim is a professional sweetheart, and now I know how amazing magic night is. Woody's in grand terrace is a little treasure. I love them.“

“My wife and I visited Riverside from AZ, and the service was fantastic. The food was great , and they make the best greens I’ve ever had. I may have to see if they can overnight me some more of those 🤤🤔🤣 Highly recommended“

“Love the older women and the younger women. The food was amazing and so sweet to my kids. I could eat here all meals. Food is fresh and so much flavor! Even got my picky eater to eat his food. My daughter told them my son’s eggs allergy (very light barely an issue). They made sure his food wasn’t near the egg or had any egg. Not saying it was safe for someone with worse allergies but they made the effector.“

“Outstanding Food Selections full of good old down home, lip smackin', Finger Lickin', gut busting delicious eats. Smoker Brisket, BBQ Ribs and Rib-Tips, Link Sausage, Chicken, And Beef Dino Ribs, Potato Salad, Mac n' Cheese, Greens, Baked Beans, Scrumptious Desserts of Peach Cobbler and Banana pudding, and much more.. My Coworkers and I had an Office Lunch for 55 people, with nearly 6-7 lbs of everything. We ate off and on throughout the day, and are ready to run it back.. Great Food and equally great service.. Love it..!“

“Delicious bbq spot!!! Yummm!!“

“Went to Lucille’s and had the BEST service ever with the best waitress ever. Her energy, friendliness and service were absolutely amazing! We definitely will be back and ask for BERLYN L, she made our experience the best! We will definitely be back and ask for her table.“

“The most amazing tri trip and smoked anything!!!! Can't forget the slaw, mashed potatoes, baked beans, EVERYTHING Paul makes is great! Just love all the food“

“First time going the fish was great I’m gonna have to try those ribs again I’m from the Midwest I’m use to fire on the grill not this oven cooking and calling this grilling. Was not the taste I’m looking for when it comes to grilling it’s almost sickening but the fish was good!“

“Excellent food , it was busy and a large group was near us. No worries they were having fun. Be it just was a bit Loud at times.“

“Buena comida, buen precio y trato agradable“

“Great place!! Awesome service!“

“Good Spirits and Food 👍🎱🍻“

“The food is not that great it's a little expensive but the service at the cash register is impeccable super friendly The restaurant is clean But they need to pay attention to their vegetarian customers and not use the same stick For the meat and Vegetarians“

“I Love my Shimp and fish with steam rice“

“The server seemed overwhelmed and didn’t write down our order, which led to a few mistakes. It was also very loud inside, so some items were brought out incorrectly. They also automatically added a 15% tip to the bill, which would’ve been fine if the service was better. Other than that, the food was great. I hope the service improves with better organization.“

“Yes, one of the best Korean BBQ“

“Food is always delicious and service is good too ! ☺️“

“Good stuff 😋 tried the bbq tri tip sandwich and baked beans. Sauces and beans are original recipes. Everything was fresh and served very fast.“

“🤤 FAV ALL YOU CAN EAT SPOT IN RIVERSIDE. BEEN GOING HERE FOR YEARS. ALWAYS SATISFIED. GOOD PRICING.“

“I feel very good here and will come again in the future.“

“We decided try this place after picking up our sister from the airport. Atmosphere was clean. Food was decent. They made a mistake on one our orders but quickly rectified it. Person who took our order was very friendly, customer service was outstanding. Will be back whenever we are in the area. Thank you“

“It’s delicious food almost always“

“This was an amazing experience I’ve been to a lot of KBBQ and this is up there one down side is the paying fir drinks no refills except water which is ok overall great experience don’t let the negative reviews confuse you try it our for yourself“

“I had never been there before...Excellent Fresh food!! I give it a 10 +!!�“

“The food is soo good. The service, not so much“

“The restaurant is super clean, their service is really good, and the food is delicious. We ordered the house special and the pineapple chicken, and both were super yummy?

Parking: Plenty parking spaces.

Wheelchair accessibility: Tables and wheelchair access to restart“

“Quick service but no explanation as to why I was charged extra .50 for fish for the special. I was told it would take 10 minutes to get the order. When I received the order, the fish was undercooked. The salad didn't have enough salad dressing on it.“

“My wife and I are disabled and attempted to order online about 7:30pm Tuesday, 1/20/26 so she could pick up. For some reason it kept rejecting our cards. An employee Nick was so very helpful, polite and accommodating. it was very refreshing for me to hear this as so many young folks would have just said sorry try later. He spent almost an hour with my wife, communicating with his manager to make it happen and even got us a discount for the problem. Thank you Nick for going above and beyond and the respect you showed my wife.If you were my employee I would give you a substantial raise and would bè in line for management position. Thank you again my friend!“

“Always good time here, good drinks, good food, fast service, hai price is right.“