Cole's Bar-B-Q
$ • Barbeque, Pet Friendly
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2590 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 476-4424
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Great Food and Wonderful Customer Service they won’t let you down!
The staff were so attentive and the Best part super good food. Cute place and atmosphere was awesome. All of the dishes are great!
Good eats, great service, if you’re in SanCru roll through…
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| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
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Cole's Bar-B-Q is known for its friendly service and great food, offering a neat outdoor seating area just a block from the beach. The restaurant has gained a reputation as probably the best BBQ in the area, with many customers loving the ribs, chicken, and tri tip combo. The pulled pork sandwich remains a popular choice, although some may find it a bit fatty and saucy. Menu items include seasoned fries, potato salad, and pork ribs, with the ribs sometimes being slightly undercooked and the fries a bit limp. However, customers have enjoyed finishing them off at home. The barbecue sauce, especially the spicy BBQ sauce, is praised for its flavor. Customers can purchase jars of Everett & Jones sauce in Oakland or make their own. Those who have been going to Cole's for years emphasize the excellent friendly customer service and recommend the coleslaw as a tasty side. Despite a previous location in Aptos, Cole's continues to be a top BBQ destination for locals and visitors alike, including those road tripping from places like Anaheim to Seattle. The portions are large, providing a great value, and while the restaurant may be a bit cold inside, customers can choose to order take-out.