45 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Newport Beach

“The best bbq in the OC...“

“Amazing BBQ in Orange County. Fall off the bone ribs, tender brisket, moist BBQ chicken, pulled pork, juicy sausages. A real hidden gem. Highly recommended!“

“Visited Monday night, knowing it would be fairly quiet. Bartender Sandy greeted us and was attentive to us all evening. We had the best calamari ever and enjoyed everything we ordered. Please come visit us CIYC.“

“Went on a Monday night and the wait around 6:30 was quick and easy to get seated! Andy was our server and his energy was amazing. He cooked for us and did a great job talking about the meat cuts along with good conversation. Ask for Andy when you come eat here!“

“We had the pleasure to go to Cloud Naan Urban BBQ . We received the excellent service..By far it was the best BBQ, we have had. We highly recommend Cloud Naan for excellent customer service..“

“The tri tip I order today was amazing and the staff here are very respectful and attentive! Got a chance to try out the new bbq sauce recipe and it’s delicious! 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend this restaurant for the bbq lovers“

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“The food is AMAZING ! The ribs, the Mac n cheese, the green beans, the cornbread, everything we had was over the top delicious and the service was great !! Our new favorite place ❤️“

“We came here for our anniversary. Christian was our waiter. He was very friendly and went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed the whole time we were there. This was or first time here and here and all the staff made us feel very welcomed.“

“Our whole family enjoys eating here, even our two young girls. We really love the smoked turkey and brisket, but all the meats are good. The service is excellent and each person really cares about the people they serve and the food they make. The place is clean, even the bathrooms are clean. We like to enjoy our meal on the small back patio.“

“Well. My Girlfriend Julie & I Love Swim Together At The Beach. & We Can Dance At Sea Salt In Huntington Beach.“

“We had such a wonderful dinner at Anjin. Everything we ordered was delicious, but my favorites were definitely the Kainomi, the Anjin Seaweed Salad, and the orange sherbet at the end.

The Kainomi was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the seaweed salad was fresh, light, and perfectly seasoned. The orange sherbet was also such a refreshing way to finish the meal.

I honestly wanted to try so many more dishes, but since there were only two of us, we could only order so much. Next time, I would love to come with a bigger group so we can try more of the menu.

We came to celebrate a very special birthday, and it made the evening even more memorable. We both left very happy and completely satisfied. Thank you for such a lovely experience!“

“Service was amazing!!!! Shout out to Alexis the best sever in the WORLD!! Checked up on the table a couple of time to get us what ever we needed. 10/10 service!!!!! AND FREE REFILL!!!!! Our chef Nick was OUT OF THIS WORLD with all his jokes and games, he even GAVE US EXTRA GARLIC BUTTER. In conclusion this was a 10/10 experience 10/10 service and I haven’t talked about the food yet!!!!!! A must if you are in the area.“

“Picked up try tip to go with Brussels sprouts & potato salad. Food was awful overpriced & tasteless meat was tender not no flavor. Brussels spouts were overcooked & chewy potato salad tasted like store bought. Never go back! Way better places“

“Good food,,friendly and accommodating staffs👍“

“Skyleur us the best. He is an awesome waiter. He remembered who I was from months ago. He makes the experience that much better! Thanks Skyleur!“

“My family loves this place. I came here for the umpteenth time tonight with my 85 year old Japanese mom. We had the Manpuku Traditional Omakase and we had leftovers to take home, there was so much food. All the meat (chicken shrimp and beef) all 5/5 star quality. We were there at 5 pm on a Monday and it was very busy. Service was still super fast. Super pleasant evening.“

“The food is really good prices did go up and I noticed the plates are smaller! Service is good very nice helpful people! I have never had an issue with my orders. The atmosphere is calm I was able to have a conversation while enjoying my food!“

“Had an amazing family dinner with my sisters here . The Food was delivered quickly and was delicious. Carrot cake is fabulous we ordered the 2 half garlic chicken and full rack family meal which comes with your choice of pasta , salad bread sticks. Added their yummy mashed potatoes also bbq salad with delicious dressing my favorite.“

“Had dinner here and I can say, it was one of the best Korean bbqs I’ve had. Service was impeccable. Food was amazing. Coming from Washington state, I’ve had my fair share of Korean bbq and this was one of the best. We got the premium package and did not regret it. Will definitely be back.“

“Excellent service and food“

“The korean tofu is very clean and the korean glass noodles (japchae) were surprisingly very delicious. The sides were really good especially the potatoes. I also enjoyed the fried chicken and would come again! Compliments to the chef! It is right next to Subways.“

“This place is outstanding!! We got dinner here and didnt know what to expect. It was fire! Way better then expected. Unique and fresh take.“

“great food great service and to those who don't recommend this place y'all don't know what your talking about!“

“Great dinner and our server was super friendly“

“A definite hidden gem. If you driving through the area def get yourself some tacos and you will not be disappointed. Had the pastor and the chicken tacos and loved both but that chicken with the extra sauce, bomb. Even the Jamaica was great n refreshing. Prices were reasonable and fair. Will be out there again pretty soon.“

“love this place..........“

“Love Love the food and service. Especially the food ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹“

“I would give it a solid 8/10 the brisket and the picanha steak were the best thing there, Mac and cheese is solid but the potato salad had such a strong pickle flavor so for me it was 0/10, the beef ribs were good 7.5/10 but I would rather get more steak or brisket next time I go. What would have given this spot a 5 star or 10/10 is they need better sides, how you not going to have mashed potatoes, beans, or cornbread? But I would still come here again it is a bit pricey but that’s pretty much how every bbq place is“

“ONOLISCIOUSNESS KAU KAU TO DA MAX!!“

“Great atmosphere great vibes Sammy Hagar did a great job in Hunt Bch“

“There is a sublime, almost religious satisfaction in sitting down in front of a live fire with a plate of raw, heavily marbled beef and a freezing cold beer. It’s an interactive theater of fat, smoke, and instinct. And if you want to experience this ritual at its absolute peak, you don't look for white tablecloths or corporate steakhouse polish. You look for a place that feels a bit tucked away, cozy, and smells instantly like caramelized soy, rendered fat, and sweet wood charcoal the second you open the door.

This is world-class Yakiniku.

You start with the yukke—the raw beef tartare. In lesser hands, raw beef can be a texture game with no payoff. Here? It’s seasoned with precision, rich, clean, and spiked with an egg yolk that ties the whole beautiful mess together. It’s a declaration of intent: we know meat, and we know how to treat it.

Then, the main event. Plates of A5 Wagyu, Kobe outside skirt, and prime beef tongue arrive, sliced with the kind of geometric reverence usually reserved for fine tailoring. The marbling on the Wagyu doesn't even look real; it looks like a geological map of some frozen, beautiful landscape.

You drop a piece onto the grill. It hisses. The fat hits the element, flares up, and perfumes the air. You don't leave it on long—just enough to get a quick sear, a bit of char, while keeping the inside beautifully rare. You dip it in the tare, put it in your mouth, and it simply ceases to exist as a solid. It melts. It’s an absolute explosion of umami that makes you want to close your eyes and laugh out loud at how absurdly good it is.

Even the sides here aren't an afterthought. The kimchi fried rice has that deep, fermented funk and spicy kick that cuts right through the luxurious weight of the beef, waking up your palate just in time for the next round of short rib.

It’s not a cheap night out, and it shouldn't be. This is a celebration of the animal, handled by people who deeply respect the craft, served in an atmosphere that strips away all the pretentious nonsense of high-end dining and leaves you with what matters: incredible food, good company, and the smoke in your hair. It is, quite simply, perfection.“

“I get a medium broth every weekend because it is delicious has rice and chickpeas, the tacos are also great but keep in mind they might have small bones in case you feed small children. The red sauce is spicy but really good. You can eat outside but i usually take it home.“

“This is a small food purveyor. They are best know for their delicious Roast Duck and cooled pork products. The food is delicious, very old school. We travel from Mission Viejo regularly for their food. Again it’s a small “hole in the wall” “mom and pop” place.

The way we found this place was we went to eat at another restaurant in the same strip mall and saw a long line of locals going out the door and down past several other stores. You could see the duck, chicken, pork ribs and belly hanging in the window. As fast and the cook brought them out to hang, people were buy up the succullent meats.

So you gotta stop by and buy some of their meats and other dishes to bring home
Or to work. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Food is delicious!!! We went during lunch on a Tuesday and it was pretty full. Most were Chinese. You know the food is authentic when their own people are there. I just found this place recently and now I've become a fan. Their Xiao long bao is huge and so good. People say they are a din tai fungus dupe but with better prices. Also their beef scallion pancake was humongous and sooooo good. We also got their orange chicken which was one of the best I ever had. Everything we got here was so good. Eve loved their cold bar where we got cucumbers, pig ear(personal fav), and tofu. Everything was just 👌“

“The food choices were amazing, everything was fresh and delicious. The service was also A+, everyone was so helpful.“

“Fresh ! 2 thumbs up“

“Great food going back for more soon 🫂“

“If you’re craving teriyaki chicken and beef, this place is it. First bite, noticed how good the quality of meat is. The prices are so reasonable and good for how good the quality is and how filling it is. I got the beef and chicken plate and I usually eat a lot, but I was so full with a quarter of it still left. This was 1000% a solid teriyaki bowl and will come back for more.“

“Drove over from the JW Marriott to watch the Saints game.
Street parking. Free sat & sun.

Nice group of people watching the game.

Very friendly.
The bartender even made me iced tea.

I brought a few things from New Orleans to share.
Krewe of Tucks.

This is a good finds. I will be back.“

“I just bought some roast pork and roasted duck at this Hao Vi place yesterday 2/24/2024. Their food were very good as they advertised. The service was very nice and pleasant. Severs and cashier are very friendly and courteous. Definitely I will come back anytime when I am going to O.C.“

“We came here for the first time today and it was such a great experience! This restaurant is so nice and beautiful! And I love a ventilation system here because I did not leave smelling like barbecue, like I normally do at other places. The customer service was the best! Carrie, Andre, and Peter were the absolute best! They were so patient with us and took the time to explain the different options and food etc! Carrie also had some amazing recommendations! Thx girl! And Andrew was the best at tending to us! We will definitely be coming back! Everything we ate was so high quality and delicious! Oh, it is so worth the price here!!!! So worth it with the AYCE options!“

“Went to Bandera on my birthday which was March 15 ,2024 and I had the Filet Minion with broccoli and mash potatoes, Also a glass of refreshing white champagne. Then for dessert I had a delicious chocolate dessert, with whip cream and a leaf mint on it . Tasted like it had a little alcohol in it . Our waiter was very nice , sweet , always asking if our meal was good and how everything is going. I forgot the waiters name but he’s very tall , about 6’6 .“

“A few things I love about this place:
1. Ample parking
2. Self-serve marinated meats and select sides
3. Tender meats

I don't have the patience to find parking or to wait around for service, so I loved being able to grab stuff myself (including rice). Staff was kind and food was great! Loved the short ribs, beef tongue, and marinated meats!“

“Delicious 🤤 food and amazing service. The place has a very good atmosphere.“