07/28/07

Why do people eat here?

by walter3ca

I have lived across the street from this place since 1973. I have eaten there three times. The second and third time caused me to wonder why I went back. Each time, the meat was as dry and tasteless as cardboard. I miss Love's. There was one about three miles north, and another one about five miles south. Their meat was always flavorable and juicy. But they are gone and this place remains. Go figger.

• Pros: Closed on Mondays.
• Cons: Open the rest of the week.

The barbecue sauce at this SoCal institution makes for a tasty--and messy--experience for grown-ups and children alike.

by Mar Yvette

In Short
Dubbed "home of the live wood fire," this small family restaurant chain was started in 1940 in the city of Lynwood. Families, groups and hungry locals dine amid the dark wood benches and occasional bits of sawdust on the floor. The meaty menu includes entrees such as steak, chicken, and slabs of ribs slathered in a thick, rich sauce. There are also sandwiches, shrimp dishes, spaghetti and a handful of sides like baked potato and sweet barbecue beans.

05/30/06

Not a bad deal

by marriott92708

I think that last reveiw was a bit harsh. I have been a customer of this place for about 25 years. Although I do admit the decor does remind you of the 70's, the point of this resturant is not to look pretty, but to serve BBQ food, which it does well! For a well rounded meal, try one of the combonation plates. I always get the beef ribs verses the spare ribs, which in my mind are a bit dry. The food is very basic, but very tasty. I enjoy the BBQ sauce, which is also sold in stores nation wide. I also am fond of the salad dressings, which you can purchase in the resturant. The food is good and the prices are fair. I do recommend this returant if you are looking for good FOOD.

• Pros: Inexpensive, not too crowded, Good BBQ food
• Cons: old decore, location

04/08/06

Bad, Outdated BBQ

by josh22

Per the recommendations of this forum my wife and I went and tried this place. It's awful. The meat was dry, lacking flavor (we got the spare ribs and the baby-back ribs). The sauces sugary and artificial. The whole joint is a blast out of a better-to-have-forgotten past. At $30 for our meal, I felt cheated. Avoid at all costs.

• Cons: Awful food

10/16/05

Authentic BBQ Experience

by nsauer01

This place is a deal! You get great food (in quantity) at good prices. I highly recommend the Ground Sirloin Steak, its served on a bed of onions and smothered in mushroom gravy. Try the house "Pepper Recipe" which can be added to just about any piece of meat to put a new twist on the old favorites. Set aside time to take a nap afterwards, most meals are very "heavy" (filling).

This location is pretty busy, but usually isnt much of a wait to get in. The decor is no frills typical southern BBQ restaurant and the service is friendly.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food

05/31/04

Best BBQ in Southern Cali

by gillianfife

Although the restaurant is a bit cheesy (burgandy red chairs and carpet with velvet paintings), the service is always prompt and friendly. The bbq spareribs are sweet and tender, I'm sure the best you'll ever try. The steaks are very reasonably priced and very good "gourmet pepper" style (with sauteed onion, bacon and pepper on top).

• Pros: Great food, inexpensive
• Cons: , old appearance