Cole's Bar-B-Q
$ • Barbeque, Pet Friendly
Hours:
2590 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz
(831) 476-4424
About Cole's Bar-B-Q
Customers' Favorites
Tri Tip Sandwich with Cheddar Cheese
BBQ Chicken Ribs and Potato Dalaf
Cole’S BBQ Famous Fries
Pork Ribs French Fries
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tri-Tip Plate 14 Oz
Whole BBQ Chicken
Onion Rings
Pork Ribs
Coleslaw
Cole's Bar-B-Q Reviews
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Menu
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Hours
| 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.