27 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Simi Valley

“Second time coming to ZEF'S and will be planning on coming back for more brisket, burnt ends, tri-tip, pulled pork, and ribs soon. We got the platter and it easily had enough food to serve 4 for lunch with the sides and everything. Logan and the guys were friendly and made picking up the order an easy and worthwhile trip.“

“Great food and service, thanks Kyle!!“

“I've been coming to Family Mongolian BBQ since I was a kid, and it’s still one of my favorite lunch spots. The customizable stir-fry concept means I always get exactly what I want—and after years of experimenting, I’ve perfected my go-to sauce combo: 1 curry, 1 ginger, 1 hot, 2 sweet, 2 BBQ, and 2 oil. For newcomers, it may take a little trial and error, but that’s half the fun.

The food is fresh, the flavors are bold, and the experience is as interactive as it is delicious. I usually come for lunch, which includes a small soup and one hearty plate of food—more than enough for a satisfying meal. For those with bigger appetites, dinner offers an all-you-can-eat option.

The service is always friendly, and the staff creates a welcoming, casual atmosphere. A fun little bonus? They have a cute robot server that brings dishes to your table—it’s a charming and modern touch that adds to the experience.

I also really enjoy their selection of imported beers. It’s a small detail, but sampling different options adds an extra layer of enjoyment to each visit.

If you’re looking for a tasty, relaxed spot where you can build your own perfect stir-fry and feel right at home, Family Mongolian BBQ is definitely worth checking out.“

“Awesome food and great selection in the market. Friendly staff!“

“Me and my partner went here on a quiet Wednesday evening and it wasn't too busy so I can't say what it'll be like on weekends. We had the cheapest version of AYCE which came to about 70 dollars for 2 people.

We only ate brisket, bulgogi, and gelbi, and my gosh, they brought a lot by default, me and my husband was struggling by the second portion of bulgogi and gelbi but it was still really good.

Be aware there is a charge for 15 to 30 dollars depending on the wasted food you can't finish and you can't take home any leftovers which I find quite wasteful, since they'll just throw it away.

Me and my husband still had some leftovers but luckily they didn't charge us for it, maybe it wasn't too much leftover to charge us but it did teach us how much we can eat next time when we come here again! The ladies here were very nice!“

“Great Food! Highly recommend.“

“Ordered several medium trays (catering sized) of delicious Hawaiian BBQ for a family gathering of 35 or so. Everyone really enjoyed every morsel! We ate leftovers for 3 more meals (for 5 adults each meal). We are from out of state and whenever we visit our kids nearby, we are always happy to bring in dinner from Yummt Hawaiian BBQ.
Never disappoints!“

“I could not believe how fast, fresh & Delicious their food was, I got to pick whatever I wanted and they stir-fried it all together, came with rice, wontons, soup & baked bread, All You Can Eat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ they have new owners & they are adding more stuff then before, I’m liking it more and more, highly recommend it“

“Everything was cooked to perfection! The flavors were rich, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was inviting.“

“Great food as always ! The best service“

“Excelent service, the best food“

“The tri tip sandwich was amazing!!!“

“Been here twice now it’s great BBQ“

“Had a very nice dining experience here for our book club dinner. This is my first time dining at this location.

Our waitress, Jovi, was attentive and prompt. I had the Asian chicken salad while my dinner mates had the tri-tip with sides.

Wood Ranch is always a hit when it comes to catering too, as our family and friends often choose this place to cater events.

Vegetarian options: All the sides are vegetarian and you can get the salads without meat“

“😀Best bbq , reasonably priced, awesome sauces, friendly folks, in unusual location. Limited hours,but worth the trip to find. 😀“

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I had an incredible dining experience at Buster's BBQ! Their tri-tip is absolutely phenomenal—perfectly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavor. The spicy sausage is another standout; it has just the right kick that keeps you coming back for more!

What really impressed me were the sides. Their potato salad and macaroni salad are delicious, especially because they aren't overly sweet like most places. It's a nice change that lets the flavors shine through.

The portions are incredibly generous, ensuring you leave with a full belly. Each meal comes with two huge pieces of French bread, which are perfect for soaking up all the delicious sauces.

If you're a BBQ lover, Buster's is a must-visit! Their dining room is very casual, and the staff are very friendly as well. I can't wait to go back and indulge in more of their mouthwatering offerings. Highly recommend!“

“Good food good bread and drinks“

“A couple of months ago I had some time to kill in Thousand Oaks. I was driving around aimlessly when I saw a sign that said Elks BBQ with an arrow indicating thataway so I decided to check it out. One of the best decisions I've ever made. When I got to the place, there was a serious grill team out front and the meats were really smoking and luring folks in so I parked and followed the masses. There was a moderately long line but it moved pretty fast and finally I was up. I'd already decided to try the tri-tip sandwich and I expected them to be on the small side so I ordered two. They were huge and two people probably could have shared one of them. I did manage to finish one of them and kept the other for later. It was so good, I went back with a friend the next week but they were closed due to a red flag warning. When I found myself in Thousand Oaks again last week, I went straight to the Elks Lodge and got myself another sandwich.I'm not sure if the tri-tip is exactly Santa Maria style but it's perfectly smoked, moist, and full of flavor. Sauce is available but I never used it. In addition to the sandwiches they have pork and beef ribs and maybe chicken with chips and drinks and bottled BBQ sauce on the menu. The sandwiches are eleven bucks each and the ribs are $17 and $25 for a half rack and whole rack respectively.Apparently they have multiple grill teams but the two times I've gone here it's been the same team so there could be some variance in the experience depending on who's cooking.“

“Un lugar muy agradable te atienden súper bien“

“We had Smokin' Steve's come out to our office to cater our company holiday party and they were amazing! Prior to the event, Terri was super responsive and helpful. The menu had so many great options to choose from, the live BBQ was such a hit, Terri & team had everything needed for a buffet style dinner, and the food was delicious. They are definitely pro's at what they do and we can't thank them enough for helping make our company party a memorable one!“

“Heat Korean BBQ was super yummy, and the service was awesome! But, gotta be honest, the food was a bit meh on flavor. When we arrived at Heat Korean BBQ, we managed to get seated, but I noticed something the general manager was leaving which I just thought he was taking a break. Turns out, he takes his breaks for two whole hours! As we were leaving, guess who we saw? The same general manager, coming out of his car. Although, he didn’t attend us it was very unprofessional of him to leave and not attend customers. And it was funny how we were mistaken for the wrong entrance but All in all, service was great and food was tasty still, it's a cool spot to check out if you're craving Korean BBQ.“

“The food is delicious and always packed well for takeout. The restaurant itself for eating in, looks clean, there are plenty of chairs and tables, and spacious enough, but just too noisy for my personal liking. Service has been good every time I've visited.“

“Great tri tip and baby back ribs nice size side portions great tastsling food all around me highly recommend it“

“Went there a few times with my pal Harold De Wit who lives in Thousand Oaks. Lots of beer choices. They’re all cold and tasty, the pizza is great and the staff is friendly. Good experience! I will go again next time I visit.“

“Never thought twice about stopping in fillmore for lunch, boy was I wrong. Adi and Becca best waitress ever, super friendly and attentive. Also a big shoot out to Lilly the chef. She creates one of the best hot sauce with so much flavor.

Dietary restrictions: People that have seafood and fish allergies they will accommodate.

Wheelchair accessibility: Open space“

“Excellent experience and good food“