APL BBQ Pop Up

822 Washington Blvd, Venice

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Got the chance to finally get some APL bbq out in Venice. Perfect weather, chill outdoor venue, 4 huge smokers out back, and a long line of patrons excited to get some bbq. What an amazing way to enjoy a nice weekend. The bbq was awesome. Tender, smoky, and tasty. We got to try these items.

Lamb rack - very tender not gamey at all.
Peking Duck - came with a very interesting fun blackberry sauce. Taste foie gras like yums.
Crispy Pork Belly...
Incredible!!! We flew in for the Salvatore Ganacci show on 1-17 and stopped at APL from the airport. Getting there just before 11:30 there were 5 people ahead of us. Any later and we would have been way back in the line. Was it worth the wait? YES. Ordered the sweet and sticky ribs and the pork belly. Portions were MASSIVE!!! We were also gifted some of the pulled pork and cornbread. 10/10!!! Some of the best bbq we’ve ever had.
We went to this BBQ pop-up on 7/26/2025 and here’s what we found.

1. Wait Time & Line Flow
The restaurant opens at 12:30 PM.
We arrived at the entrance at 10:30 AM and were the first in line.
From our observation, arriving between 11:30–11:45 AM should still allow you to be part of the first group to enter. (Based on our experience this time.)
Around 12:30 PM, entry begins through a side iron gate.

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