Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer

817 E Main St, Santa Paula
(805) 420-9221

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Fiona Cherbak

One-of-a-kind special BBQ joint, not typical in the least - really appreciate the attention to detail on their menu and the high level of creativity in bringing BBQ dishes to a higher culinary level.

serene gorss

I rarely write reviews but i just had to. First of all our server was so sweet, and the owner looks like he's working really hard. But unfortunately the food was not good. All of the sauces tasted wrong like he's using curry and too many random flavors that don't go together. Maybe it was just a bad night for them but i'm just going to stick to my usual restaurants.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Lisa Young

The brisket burger is so yummy. It was the best burger I've ever had. I loved the mild spicy flavor. The fries were good too. They make their own BBQ sauces and ketchup which were all good. The owner, Paul was very personable for meeting for the first time. He walked around making sure to ask people how their food was and how their service was going. Give it a try. I can't give much more info on other food there because I'm allergic to pork and there is a lot of that in the menu items. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rosie Roman

DO NOT COME HERE IM GOING TO KEEP THIS SHORT I ordered a combo for my grandmother after we found the hair in our tacos we noticed the burger wasn’t fully cooked as I asked to get my order remade he said he can only replace the burger & slams the box on the counter not to mention the customers that were dining in were watching and he comments “ you know what I’ll take care of you folks first “ treating me like less of a person I’m just glad it wasn’t my grandma that was treated like this

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Robert F

Not your run of the mill BBQ place. Instead you get really creative and tasty BBQ dishes of various types of meats. We really enjoyed the tri-tip, tacos and breaded avocados.

This is a family run business. Service was great and will definitely be back to try more of the items. Lot's of options are on the menu. Easy to recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

BJ Ueda

Fantastic food! This is a work of art, visually and to the palate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gretchen Greenwood

Really great food! Pork belly tacos, mushroom sandwich, burger and fries were delicious. This place knows flavor! We enjoyed the house made sauces. The tunes, decor and cool air were very refreshing!

Already looking forward to our next visit.

Vegetarian options: Not just token veggie options here. The vegetarian and vegan friendly options were well flavored and curated.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

G Froelich

Excellent food, choices, on tap beer, sauces, and atmosphere. This should be the most happening restaurant in SP.

Kid-friendliness: There's a nice, quiet outdoor section in the back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pastrami Sandwich, Carlsberg

K- M.

When you walk in the environment is great! Very visually appealing and music is great. That’s where the experience stops.
Food was lacking flavor in multiple places. The ketchup was more like a thick tomato paste. Server was so overwhelmed with other tables it took almost 20 minutes for me to ask her for water. Asked for a burger well done, because I’m pregnant and need to make sure the meat is cooked. It came so well done it was rock hard and burnt black on one side. I was shocked. The server was very kind about removing it from our bill but didn’t want to chance it with a remake. For visiting this place for the first time, this will not be on my list of places to come back to any time soon. Hopefully next time it’s a better experience and flavor.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Melissa Rosero

The cutest decor and really great food. Pastrami made in house takes 15 days to make, all sauces house made. Chefs kiss honestly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Melyssa Fratkin

Great food and fun decor. The house-made pastrami was delicious - the sandwich was so big I had it for lunch the next day too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mack McConkey

Excellent, accross the board! What a gem, in a very cool area of downtown Santa Paula! Best BBQ in town!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hector Salcedo

The food is worth the drive people! Tons of sauces, tender meats, plenty of fixings! I’ve eaten at BBQ restaurants all across America and this place in Santa Paula, CA competes with them all.

Parking: Plenty of spots on Main St or in the side streets. There may be a parking lot right next door, but there was a live band playing in the lot today, so I’m not sure if you can use it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeffrey Donovan

Spectacular food!! Delighted to finally have some fine cuisine back in Santa Paula! Atmosphere is very pleasant, clean and relaxing. Staff is terrific and friendly and the owner came out to chat with us multiple times while there. Alongside the wonderful food, they offer an equally wonderful selection of quality ales and lagers. I almost hate to write this review because as of right now, this is the best kept secret in Santa Paula! Bravo!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Ledesma (Cranaxo)

I'm not the type to make a review but you know it's good when I do. This food was absolutely amazing. I cannot stress enough how flavorful and mouth melting the food was. If you're hungry in the area please visit because you WONT regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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