It's Time For Barbeque In Los Angeles

If you want to grill your own dinner but don’t want to be submersed in the great outdoors (no mosquito bites and sunburns for me, thank you very much!) then this chain of DIY Japanese bbq restos is a good option. They offer all kinds of meats in all kinds of marinades (basil, teriyaki, black pepper…) and things like tongue if you’re on the fearless side. There’s also smores if you’ve been craving ’em since that slumber party you went to in 1989.

If you’re looking for a more “refined” bbq experience head to this bistro. They have all the goodies you’d normally get (ribs, fried mac and cheese) but they’re definitely on the fancier side. They also have things like beet salad and fish on the menu in case you’re dining companion isn’t into the whole eat with your hands thing.

If you’re stranded at the Grove and have a serious craving for bbq then you could do much worse than heading to Wood Ranch. The garlic rolls are legendary (even vegetarians talk about them) and the meats are pretty good (considering this is a chain resto).

You can’t really expect us to leave the deliciousness that is Korean bbq off a bbq list, do you? Soot Bull is an excellent place if you’re wandering around Koreatown looking for some tasty meaty goodness. You’re not going to get ribs with a side of mac & cheese here, but you will get some delicious beef .

You can’t really expect us to only put ONE Korean bbq place on this list can you? The cat’s out of the bag about this once-hidden bbq gem. The meats are expertly marinated and are serious quality. The prices aren’t cheap, but just remember you get what you pay for.

Amid all the hip wine bars and boutiques of Abbot Kinney Blvd, there’s an ol’ bbq joint that has stood the test of time (20+ years!) It looks like it’s been around for about a 100 years instead of 20-something, but go ahead and take a chance!

While some might find it a little strange to have a bbq joint associated with New York (Memphis BBQ or Houston BBQ we understand, but NY?) but this place is a good alternative for those who miss The Pig (which has now closed down).

Tony Roma’s might claim to be the place for ribs, but you’re way better off heading to Mr. Cecil’s for your rib fix. Aside from having an excellent selection of meaty offerings (St. Louis Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, Beef Ribs…) There’s even a veggie kabob dinner available if gasp! you don’t eat meat.

If you’re looking for some real Southern bbq/soul food then this Venice joint is a good place to start your search. Besides brisket, beef ribs, pulled pork, and baby back ribs, you can also get po’ boys, bbq shrimp, and blackened catfish. There’s also sweet tea and pecan pie to make you feel like you’re in Old Dixie.

Bet you didn’t think places like this existed in Los Angeles. Well, think again! This all-American bbq joint tastes like you’re eating in Middle America—it also looks like you’re eating somewhere off an interstate highway, but don’t let that stop you by any means. Pork spare ribs, bbq beans, brisket, pork ribs, potato salad…need we say more?

Located on a random stretch of La Cienega in Culver City this bbq joint is worth a trip, even if it is off the beaten path. This place offers everything and anything you could ever want at a bbq resto (they even sell their own bbq sauce!) And since it’s family-operated you’ll feel like you’re right at home.

Let’s do some math here for a moment. Let’s say instead of eating out at bbq restaurants every so often you take all that money you spend on steaks and ribs and invest it in a grill. Then you watch some Bobby Flay reruns, and buy some steaks at your local market. Hmmm… we’re not math experts or anything, but it sounds like that actually might be cheaper in the long run.

Operated by master chef Andre Guerrero (who also helms Max and Senor Fred in Sherman Oaks), this “fast food” place is all about offering quality food without emptying your wallet. There are no ribs, but there is a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich and rotisserie chicken.