10 Best Barbeque Restaurants in North Hollywood

“It's down and dirty, proletariat BBQ at its finest. THAT's the secret weapon. Simplicity of design and meats that are properly seasoned, then smoked to perfection, with sauce that's on-point. I grew up eating BBQ. This place rocks.“

“Delicious Memphis style BBQ!“

“After spending the day exploring museums around UCLA, I found myself looking for a place to sit down, relax, and enjoy a good meal. That search led me to Sam’s Eatery, and I’m glad it did.

What immediately stood out was how welcoming and comfortable the place felt. There was no unnecessary pretension—just a relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, and the kind of environment that makes you want to stay a little longer. After hours of walking through galleries and exhibits, it was exactly what I needed.

The food was fresh, satisfying, and prepared with obvious care. Sometimes the best meals are not the most complicated ones, but the ones where every ingredient feels right and everything comes together naturally. That was my experience here. The portions were generous without being overwhelming, and every bite felt like comfort food done properly.

The staff were attentive and genuinely kind. Service was quick, but I never felt rushed. It felt more like being welcomed into a neighborhood favorite than simply visiting another restaurant in Los Angeles.

One thing I really appreciated was how authentic the entire experience felt. In a city full of trendy spots trying to impress you with appearances, Sam’s Eatery succeeds by focusing on what truly matters: good food, good service, and a place where people enjoy spending their time.

By the time I finished my meal, I realized this was one of those places I would happily return to whenever I’m in the area. Great food, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere—sometimes that’s all you need for a memorable dining experience.“

“Food was very delicious and fresh and the prices are very affordable. Stuff were very friendly and helpful, great service 🙏“

“This place is under New Management for about three months and the new owners are super friendly. The atmosphere is great. The food is delicious. My favorite is the chicken Lula kebab wrap. If you get the plate, you can ask for hummus on the side or extra tomato sauce. In the plate, you get some Mediterranean style rice with your choice of meat on top.“

“Lit Sushi & BBQ is easily one of my favorite sushi spots in Los Angeles.

The atmosphere is lively but comfortable, making it great for both casual meals and date nights. The fish tastes extremely fresh, and every roll we tried was well balanced and beautifully presented. You can tell the chefs take pride in their work.

We ordered a variety of rolls along with baked green mussels, and everything came out quickly and full of flavor. The portions are generous, and the prices feel very fair for the quality you are getting. Service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome the entire time.

If you are looking for a sushi place that consistently delivers great food, good service, and a fun vibe, Lit Sushi & BBQ is definitely worth checking out.“

“Was coming down from San Francisco to visit my family and got a flat tire I pulled over to fix it and then stoped at this majestic and such out of this world delicious food the food is so delicious I start having flashbacks of my childhood the people who work here are very kind and pure hearted 5 stars all around it strongly recommend this place“

“For me, the menu highlights are the grilled meats, jambalaya, gumbo. I saw how the Pit-master grilled the meats. He was very clear about no shortcuts or rushing the process.The jambalaya and gumbo were the best items I ordered today (11/11). I will definitely order these again. They were the best I ever tasted. Perfectly seasoned with high-quality meats, and very good. It’s the best I’ve ever tasted. I’ve only had commercialized gumbo and jambalaya at chain restaurants.I didn’t order any grilled meats. I anticipate the grilled meats being tasty because I tasted some of the meat in my gumbo and jambalaya at it was good and cooked to perfection.The sides were disappointing and I will not order again:Mac and Cheese:A little dry. Too much salt, too much unmelted cheese. Lacked a creamy inside. The bottom and top were just globs of unmelted cheese. Will not order again.Collard Greens:Tasted bland as if from a can. Mixed with spinach and mainly tasted like spinach. Will not order again. I added the greens to my gumbo so I didn’t waste them. Let’s be clear, the greens weren’t horrible. I grew up picking and eating freshly picked collards so I have high standards for greens.Red Beans & Rice:Beans were cold and tasted like they were from a can. Not the Louisiana red beans and rice I was expecting at all. Rice was undercooked with a slight crunch. I added the rice to my gumbo when I reheated it on the stove. I will figure out what to do with the beans.Customer service was good. The lady was very attentive and went above and beyond to ensure every customer was taken care of. She even gave out peanut butter cookies while we waited. Bring your patience as this is a small-scale (lean) food-service establishment.I spent $30 for 2 half orders of gumbo and jambalaya ($10 each), and 3 sides. I probably could have saved a few dollars if I ordered a veggie plate. It was a little pricey for the portion sizes. I charge it to the gumbo and jambalaya which was $10 each and served in 8oz containers. I usually pay $8 for 12oz or 16oz of soup.On a positive note, I got to sample the menu. I know what I like and don’t like. I don’t expect to like every menu item at any restaurant. Bottomline, I will go again.“

“Best burgers in LA... come here at least once a month“

“Great staffs with tastytasty food. LOVE IT. London or Taiwan Should have A great restaurant like this.“