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    Just plain bad. Yuck

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    oh so good!  This place is great! I work nearby, and bad to the bone is definitely a favorite of most people in the office.  I'm currently trying to eat healthier, and the salads here are great! The tri-tip sad is the best.  'the only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that most of the time everything is perfect, but sometimes the service or food can fall below expectations.

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    Worst to the Bone

    I've been going to Bad to the Bone a few times a year for the last 10 years or so and I have never had a bad meal there - until yesterday.  I stopped in and bought a full rack of baby back ribs and 2 sides for take-out and a glass of wine while I waited at the bar.  The bartender poured my glass of wine and it sat there in front of me for about 5 minutes until she handed it over to me.  I asked for a glass of water and never got it.  They brought my meal to me right away so I hurried up and gulped down my wine and went home.  My fiance and I shared the meal - and it was horrendous!  The ribs were raw - certainly not falling off the bone tender like usual.  So I put them in the oven to warm up to see if that would help.  They were steaming hot - but undercooked and inedible.  We crave bad to the bone and don't go there often so we were both really disappointed and threw away the ribs.  I called the restaurant and the manager pulled up my bill and offered me 20% off on my next plate of ribs.  After a bit more discussion I told him he could handle it anyway he wanted but suggested I deserve a free meal.  His solution was to offer me free ribs but he refused to comp the sides or wine "since they were fine."

    Bad to the Bone - we won't be back.  That's a shame because we used to love your ribs.  But we can find other ribs in South County.

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  • 0

    My wife and I got a gift card for Christmas and finally got over to check out the food. WOW!!!! I think it was as good as any BBQ I have ever had! I got the Baby Back Ribs and Tri Tip and it was really amazing. One of my sides just killed me! The best Mac n Cheese I have ever had!! The garlic mash was really good too!
    My wife ordered the Brisket and I was blown away with the flavor! I love Tri Tip and would have to say my favorite BBQ has now become the Brisket. The Tri Tip was really good, but dang; that Brisket killed!
    This is a definite place to show off to visiting out of towners and we will be back soon! Great Food! Very family hang!

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    omg, just had a burgasm

    review to come

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    I went here hoping for good BBQ.  I was disapponted.  But, in all fairness, I have to say that I am a BBQ snob.  I have had some of the best, mostly in Kansas City and Memphis -- I think that the Texas BBQ I've had has been good, but not great.

    By those standards, the BBQ here was barely passable.  OK, but not amazing.  Almost no smoke flavor, and certainly not falling off the bone.  It's better than the other BBQ places I've found in Orange County, but I wouldn't call it good by any stretch of the imagination.

    That said, the hamburgers are about the best I've found in Orange County.  They are smoky, and the meat is always moist and cooked perfectly.  Also, I do love their coleslaw, beans and onion rings.  So, this place gets a good number of stars for that -- not for the BBQ.  We'll be back here every couple of weeks for a burger, or for the cheap happy hour specials.

    Servers are friendly, and the place is relatively clean.

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    This is our favorite BBQ place to go. The ribs are out of this world and the hamburgers !!! WOW

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    The only thing I don't like about Bad to the Bone is that it's not close enough!!!

    We've been here many times and take as many people as we can.  The BBQ is awesome!  The pulled pork nachos are so incredibly good that I get them everytime we take someone new.  The pulled pork sandwhich is really moist, great bread and plenty of meat.  The tri tip sandwhich and brisket are another favorite.  We've never had anything bad there, nor have we ever had a bad experience.  

    We often times will sit at the bar and always get great service.  They've got some good beers too.

    Prices are great, service is awesome and the food is the best.  And, the portions are huge!  If you're like me, split a meal.  And get the nachos to share!

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    The pulled pork here is ridiculously good.  So good that while you're eating you can't stop repeating "oh my god, this is soooooo good.  Sooooo good!" Yep.

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    Best BBQ around!! viva Cali

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  • 0

    Great service. Food was pretty a-ok.

    Tato salad - Too much mayo (don't get it!)
    Tri tip - THE BEST!
    Bash potatoes - Not bad
    Baby back ribs - not bad
    Pulled pork plate - Meh.. Soft but very, very fatty..
    Mac N Chz - I've had better
    Corn bread - THE BEST

    If I came back.. I'd only get..
    Tri- Tip
    Corn bread
    That's it.. Tried to think of something else but nothing really came to mind.

    Great tri tip.. My goodness.. & Cornbread...

    Droool*

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    Got the pulled pork sandwich! Wow bigger than I thought. Delicious tasty and juicy,
    Wasn't dry enough sauce. Bun was good and held together. Had a good time ,
    Will go again.

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  • 0

    Great food! Filthy restaurant!
    Seriously though, probably some of the best BBQ I've had in OC. The mac and cheese is definitely one of THE BEST I've ever had!!.. It is that good!
    Everything came out hot and looked fresh, very generous portions!
    Sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy and very flavorful, which I loved bc most places still dont have it quite down yet.
    The only reason they get four stars instead of five is due to the dirty, littered floor, sticky everything and general ick factor of the whole place.. I wasn't expecting that grimy of a place and it really just crushed my expectations right when I walked through the door :(
    Thank goodness the food made up for it though! I'd just like to see this place a little more cleaned up when I come back.

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    Delicious and a fun place to eat! Was driving back down from Orange County to San Diego  and stopped to have dinner here. It was recommended by some friends. We wallked in to live music playing and the wondeful smell of bar-b-que. Service was quick and friendly. Atmosphere is casual and the prices were reasonable for everything you get.  Of course the best part was the food. Their Bar-b-Q sauce is amazing. Had to take some home!

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    I ate here last Friday because a friend of mine said it was good.  When I tried to order food the woman behind the counter was very rude so that started the evening on a bad note.  The tri-tip sandwich was very good, but everything else was average or below.  The beef ribs were average but didn't have much meat on them.  The pork ribs didn't have any flavor to them so they were below average.  The chicken was OK.  The beans were a little better than average but the fries were average.  

    Phil's BBQ in San Diego is a lot better than this place, nobody does BBQ better than Phil's does.  

    I could have given this place 2 or 3 stars but the fact that the woman behind the counter was so rude to me made me give it 2 stars.

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    I am drooling as I write this review by the way...

    My family and I come here at least once a week, we have become addicted. I always order the prime rib dip and I am very high maintenance with my customizations but they always get it right. My sides always include the onion strings (which is absolutely out of this world good) and a salad with ranch. The garlic bashed potatoes are also outstanding. Oh and the honey butter with the cornbread is what dreams are made of.

    I think one of my favorite parts it that it isn't waiter service, but the staff will still bring your food to the table or get anything you need. I love being able to fill my drink whenever I need to as well as grab a to-go box at my own pace but it really does feel like a restaurant and not fast food by any means.

    Negatives include long wait times, not so cheap prices, and I did once order the tri-tip baked potato and red velvet cake that I did not like it at all.

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    My my my..... on my way home from San Diego, CA and was hungry....decided to pull over at this BBQ resturant and what an awesome choice. Here are my reasons.....

    1) ribs and mac & cheese - authentic and taste homey....yummmmm....the baby back that I had was tender.

    2) price is reasonable

    3) atmosphere is nice and cozy for BBQ

    4) service and servers are attentive and nice

    5) bathroom and resturant is clean

    Overall...love this place and will definitely find time to come back.

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    'Came back last weekend for more of BTTB's Prime Rib!
    SP & I arrived around 1:30pm on a Saturday and the place was already in full swing. Oh yeh, darn AYSO parents... 'And kids!! (I'm only joking... I like kids, especially when they're not around.)

    SP ordered the Three Meat Combo: Pork Ribs; Tri-tip; and Brisket.
    BBQ Pork Ribs - Great as always; no extra sauce required; flavorful & smokey
    Brisket - "Okay"; a but on the dry side; tough
    Tri-tip - Great flavor; tender & moist
    Onion Rings (side) - Good; crispy; not too oily (Last time they were a bit on the "soggy" side)
    Photo - <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-ptlBlUfTGA39qCzxv5OMg?select=x9sEom5nbDCIR76DYJqLDA#cd6wfrbZmspyQgcLRmftuw">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
    Ranch Beans (side) - Tasty; too sweet
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    It was Saturday & the Prime Rib sounded good... (Again.)
    Medium rare, if you please.

    (Sigh)

    Prime Rib - Looked great; unevenly cooked, more so than last time; some parts cooked perfectly; other parts overcooked; tough; dry
    Photo - <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-ptlBlUfTGA39qCzxv5OMg?select=x9sEom5nbDCIR76DYJqLDA#N8xJw6ClQnUS-gejP1t8JA">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
    Fried Okra (side) - Tasty; not slimy; seasoned well
    Garlic Bashed Potatoes (side) - Tasty; seasoned well
    Photo - <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/-ptlBlUfTGA39qCzxv5OMg?select=x9sEom5nbDCIR76DYJqLDA#3Z7FIIeZ4C0F7EerSXZ1Ng">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>

    Yeh, I was disappointed. I "might" order the prime rib again... 'But next time w/a disclaimer to the cook when I place the order:
    Please be mindful of "medium rare." I've had the prime rib twice within the last month, some parts were pink, other parts were more on the medium side... 'And tough. I am not a "send it back to the kitchen" kinda guy but when you're paying good $ for good food?... 'Third times a charm! I figure this way, I have given the kitchen fair warning that the next prime rib I order might be making its way back. (i.e. - Kitchen "warning shot"; Hey, I'm just trying to be fair.)

    The best prime rib I ever had was in Kaneohe, Hawaii @ Haleiwa Joes:
    <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/haleiwa-joes-kaneohe?select=GEUvCt9i-qo4S3QUaYcnsw#GEUvCt9i-qo4S3QUaYcnsw">http://www.yelp.com/biz_…</a>
    Da buggah was ono,("good" in Hawaiian) & cooked perfectly. Remember, bend at the knees when lifting!

    SP has a culinary background & was a bit underwhelmed for her first time here... I was telling here about the great prime rib & everything else prior to us arriving. Her final comments were: "It's okay but for the money you're paying, it should be better & consistent, than simply okay. Maybe they do better with some dishes than others."

    Overall Rating (This time around): 3 Stars
    I know, I know... 3 Stars?...Yeh, I was a bit disappointed too.

    Food: 3
    Service: 3
    Ambiance: 3
    Value: 2

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    Had this for lunch the other day. I had the baby back ribs - not bad but the meat was a little chewy. My friend had the Pulled Pork which was good, Onion rings were excellent, Fried Okra was great  The food here i heard was hit or miss.  Overall a good experience.

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    B2B is great. Best BBQ place in orange county. Beats Phil's BBQ in San Diego. I always order the pulled pork sandwich. It comes with two sides of your choice. I get the sweet potatoe fries (ask for honey mustard dipping sauce) and a side salad. You will be stuffed and your tummy will be full after you eat at this place!

    Ambiance is great and is decorated to look authentic. Slightly noisy though due to large groups.

    Highly recommend bad to the bone BBQ

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    AMAZING! First time tonight...and I cant wait to go back! Best bbq in OC

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    Baby backs are the bomb with Mac and cheese.

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    I have been here twice, once as a party of two and once with a party of nine.

    This restaurant is lively, chaotic, full of energy, has a bustling bar and you will come out of there with your clothes and hair smelling of meat and BBQ sauce, so be prepared to shower and launder your clothes afterwards - how many restaurants can say that?  It's an order at the counter type place and make sure you check in through yelp for 10% off.

    I have tried the baby back ribs - decent, brisket sandwich - not bad but the meat was a little chewy, Pulled Pork - good, Onion rings - excellent, Fried Okra - delicious, sweet potato fries - soggy.  The food here is hit or miss.  I'm spoiled for Ribs now (thanks Bludsoe's), so am picky about BBQ.

    The upside of this place is that the atmosphere is fun.  Last night they had live music via a cowboy looking guy with a great voice belting out country tunes.  Don't come expecting the best BBQ ever, come for a decent meal and a fun night.

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    Very impressed this last outing.

    I've been to Bad to the Bone a handful of times over the years,and craving good BBQ, this place was a hit early on....but then seemed to lose a bit off it's flair and taste sometime back.

    Well, after last nights dinner, I am ecstatic to report B2TB is back!!

    I ordered a 2 meat combo ($17.95) and ponied up an additional $2.99 for the baby back rib sub-in, and it was well worth it.  I had a nice protion of succulent Carolina style pulled pork, and the ribs were OUTSTANDING this time.  Perfect char and taste on these bad boys and you could really taste the smoke this time (it was distinct without being over powering).  Althought the steamed veggies were a bit bland and plain (I'll go grilled veg next time), the potato salad was surpringly good too...not heavy on the mayo, great texture, and good quality mustard made me a believer once again in mass potato salad.

    My guest had the grilled chicked sandwich and I was allowed a bite.  Awesome!  They finally got this right!  The melted swiss with the chicked was good.  The side of beer battered onion rings were super crisp, not oily or greasy in the least!  Nice wedge of dill pickle to round it out.  The premium side of Mac & Cheese was really good too...there was a hint of bacon in it, and the cheese super creamy and gooey!  YUM!

    And we both give kudos to the bbq sauce.  It has a real nice and hearty base to it with just the right amount of kick.  You can tell Emeril was about to say "Bam!".

    Wow, we both concluded that the quality has gone up substantially from our last few visits many moons ago.  I'm already thinking about going back and just getting a plate of ribs this time....they were that good.

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    We really like the BBQ here. The brisket, tri-tip and pulled pork were really good. We try to go there everytime we head that way. It is a tasty treat for BBQ lovers.

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    Wow, this place is great!  I was looking for something quick to pick up (as my grandma was staying across the street at Emeritus) and I happened upon Bad to the Bone.  I had the BBQ Po' Boy with potato salad and a side salad.  Everything was delicious.  The BBQ sauce is not overly sweet, more tangy, which is exactly how I like my sauce.   Only giving it one less star because the pulled pork was a little dry, but adding a little BBQ sauce made it fine.  I would definitely come back here again!

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    They should call this place Good to the Bone.... seriously.

    Some of the best BBQ I've ever had-- and I'm from the South!  The baby back ribs were the best.  Tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork- yum yum yum.  A couple of the items I'm wasn't huge on are the hot links & chicken (I'm not a big fan of legs or thighs).  Their sides are also to die for, and from what I understand, are made from scratch daily.  DO NOT NEGLECT THE CORN BREAD.  They will bring it out with you meal, which may be distracting.. but eat it while it's hot.  You will be glad you did; It's fricken delicious.  Also, the mac and cheese ranks amoung the best I've ever had ( and I'm white ).. If you've never had it before, get the fried okra.  It's awesome, and not very many places here in California serve it.  Everything else on the menu is pretty much what you would expect.  Get the BBQ platters instead of the sandwiches- because the only good thing on the sandwich will be the BBQ.

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    Good:  fall off the bone meat; onion strings

    Not so good:  Where to start?  You order at a counter, and the food is brought to your table.  The cashier didn't ask us what we wanted on our baked potatoes, and we didn't know any better that we should say what we want... and one came with sour cream and the other with sour cream and chives (huh?).  The food was 'thrown' down on the table by the server, not placed nicely.  The bbq sauce is not a sweet kind at all - and nothing like our favorite, Lucille's.  Pass on the coleslaw - barely any taste and dry.  Beans are not the bbq kind - not bad, but not what we like.  When our food came, we asked the server for more bbq sauce and for butter... then never saw him again in the next 15 minutes, so I had to go up to the cashier to ask.  The two corn muffins came with one serving of butter.  We had to ask for a steak knife to cut the ribs, since the table knives were extremely dull.  Cheap napkins on the table - expect to use a half tree's worth if you have ribs.

    Would we go back?  Nah.  Maybe other items are good, but the service and overall experience was so-so.  I like Lucille's except for their sides, but at least the service is much better - and I'd be paying the same price for either location.

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    The food here was pretty good, the ribs were very tender and full of flavor, but the sauce left a lot to be desired.  It's a shame because they have some great ribs and good side dishes, but the sauce is a deal breaker for me and I didn't care for it...  I guess I'm spoiled with my PHILS BBQ in San Diego. :)

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    Sometimes a review is heavily swayed by the price you pay for the experience.  Its a warm summer day and BF and I have spent the afternoon watching the horse jumping competition up the way.  Theres nothing like hanging around horses to bring out the cowboy in you and start the craving for some good BBQ.  I've been to BBTB several times and always enjoyed their food.  What I never noticed before was how overpriced they are.  Two pulled pork sandwiches, a side of onion rings and a pitcher of Amber Ale.  $48 dollars.  
    The service was lacking today and the food......mediocre.  Seven dollars for seven onion rings?  Eighteen dollars for a pitcher of beer that only arrived after chasing down the gal behind the bar?  75 cents extra for a teaspoon of coleslaw on my sandwich?  I dont know.  Next time I will read the receipt after I get home,  not before I eat.  It really influenced my expeience.

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    We had a father's day get together at Bad to the Bone BBQ this past weekend. I should start by saying that BBQ joints just aren't my favorite type of food, but knowing that my dad likes BBQ I gladly went along with the plans. We were a big group and ordered many different things like BBQ chicken sandwiches, ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, onion rings, salads, sweet potato fries, cornbread, and mac and cheese to name a few.
    I sampled a couple of different things; sweet potato fries - really good, potato salad - not very good, onion rings - to doughy and salty, pulled pork - really good, corn bread - have had better, chicken sandwich - pretty good. The place is very casual with a bar in one corner with a handful of people drinking beers, large screen for viewing sports, a walk up counter for ordering food, and the noise level was loud.  
    The service was also very good. As always, after eating this type of food it is definitely an energy zapper, but it's all worth it to spend time with my dad.

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    I had lunch here last Tuesday and was, once again, impressed. They either did  something different to the beans or my taste buds were dicked up the last time, because I wanted to order a quart to go after finishing the small bowl that came with my sandwich.

    I ordered the Chopped Brisket, served on a brioche bun with sauce on the side. I ended up dumping the whole thing of sauce on and wanting more, it's so damn tasty. Sides were beans and onion rings. I swear I can taste beer in the onion rings batter, as can Joan. Good stuff.

    This place is perfection, and I hope they stay in business, especially after the San Clemente store shut down.

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    A nice little locals hang out and I love that it has a bar set up inside and nice outdoor seating too which looks like a fun place to come have a beer.   I made the mistake of asking the guy behind the counter what  was a good choice to order.  He told me to get the Pork Briskett and  I didn't love it nor did I care for the BBQ sauce that came with it either (too tangy).  The Mac and Cheese though.....I was licking up that stuff it was so creamy.  I don't know why I didn't go for the ribs, who goes to a BBQ joint and not get the ribs?   I would most likely be giving this place a higher rating if I did.   You will have to be the judge for yourself but I wouldn't recommend the pork briskett it wasn't tender, I really had to jab at it with my knife.

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    I had the best BBQ yesterday at "Bad to the Bone BBQ". The restaurant is decorated in an old western rustic decor.  several TV's on the football game,  families enjoying their food.  As I entered, the my nose was teased with the smell of smoked meats. The smell reminded me of my previous visit, which I enjoyed just as much as today.  
    I had the 3 meat combo plate, tri tip, brisket, ribs, garlic mash potatoes, coleslaw and a cornmeal muffin with a heffen. Their prices are reasonable   I will visit again!

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    We took the kids here on a friday night. We got there around 6 and there were plenty of tables to chose from. We got a kidsmeal (hamburger w/ fries), tri tip plate w/ veggies and brisket plate w/ coleslaw. The kids hamburger was just so-so. Nothing special, I think the kids would've liked a happy meal better. The tri tip was pretty good, tender and you get a big portion. I had the brisket and it was very tender and juicy, I liked it and would go back for it. I think my husband would prob opt for my brisket instead of the tri tip if we went back. Im a coleslaw lover and their version was pretty good, a little dry, but good flavor. The veggies were boooring and tasteless, my hubby didnt finish his plate.

    A BIG part of good BBQ is good sauce and the bad to the Bone sauce didnt disappoint, not to the point that I would go out and by a bottle of it.. but actually pretty good. The only think that could've been better wouldve been if we had more than 1 sauce to choose from.. most BBQ places has 1 sweet, 1 peppery.etc. But they just had 1 and they dont have extra sauce on the tables (I think they give you some if you ask for it).

    An overall good experience, we wanted a sit down restaurant and not a hole in the wall.. and this place is def. not a super swanky 5 star restaurant, but its a nice family restaurant where you can sit inside or outside for an hour or two and enjoy a good meal.

    thank you.

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    Went here for lunch today...it's alright, I guess.  Had the combo plate ($10 for 3 meats & 2 sides...good deal).  Strange...you gotta order food at the counter, and walk 6 feet to the bar to get your beer or cocktail seperatly.  

    Anyhow, cool little place with country music in the background, and a small bar.  There were a few locals at the bar with me.  The bartender (pretty blonde girl) was talking to them and seemed cheerful, but never said a single word to me.  Its not like she was busy...there were only 6 at the bar.  I think I could have fallen off the barstool dead, and she wouldn't have noticed.  

    Not a bad experience....maybe for a quick bite, but dont expect old fashion southern hospitality here.

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    I have been chomping at the bit to get over to this place after seeing  it on an OC's best list for barbecue.  I LOVE beef brisket!   Well, the time had come, and my mouth was watering for the whole 35 mile drive.  I got there a tad before noon and ordered the beef brisket dinner plate.  It came with 2 sides and I got potato salad and ranch beans.  When my plate arrived (rather quickly) the brisket looked pretty good, but when I couldn't cut it with my fork, I knew I was in for disappointment.  From my first bite, it was chewy, luke warm, and lacked flavor.  If it hadn't been for the pretty tasty ranch beans to dip the dry brisket in, I would not have eaten the three slices that I did.  

    I suspect I was eating last night's leftovers, better suited for Au Jus sandwiches.  However, if that is the case, they should only serve dinner plates when the meat is freshly prepared...What a huge disappointment.

    I gave the restaurant 3 stars because the sides were most excellent!

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    Bad to the bone BBQ had some great reviews for their St Louis ribs, so we decided to try it out on our way down to Dana point.

    I started having doubts when I first ordered at the counter. When I asked which type of ribs the cashier liked the most, she had no answer and said they were all kind of the same. Then when I asked if they had sweet tea, she said yes when they didn't. Luckily she let me try it before I bought it, so when I realized it was just iced tea I got water instead.

    We ordered a full track of St. Louis ribs with fries and corn. The ribs were honestly pretty bad and disappointing.  The bulk of the ribs were dry and tough, with the thinner end being a little better.  I had to really work at the ribs to get at the meat, which did not come off the bone cleanly.  There was no caramelization or bark either, and most of the flavor came from the overly vinegary sauce.  I don't know if we just got a bad rack that wasn't cooked properly or what.  The fries were ordinary, though they lacked flavor and were not crispy enough.  The corn on the cob was pretty good -- grilled and buttery.

    I was hoping to find some good ribs somewhere closer than Phil's; unfortunately this place wasn't it.

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    I am almost positive Heaven smells like the inside of Bad to the Bone BBQ. This stuff is soo good, it's bad...

    If you're in the mood to be bad, do it here! Fall off the wagon, cheat on your acai bowl, take a day off your diet, and get down and dirty with some BBQ - it's just so good to be bad.

    There really is nothing bad here! The only bad thing I can really find about this place is that the smell of it is intoxicating - it's made me do things I would never ordinarily do and eat very baddd amounts of wonderfully cooked, fall off the bone, its THAT good kind of BBQ. So good that I almost feel bad for the chicken - and then feel really content with my decision to give up veganism.

    Bad thing #2: messy & heavenly BBQ smell sticks to you, which could get you in trouble. If you're going to be bad, always have an alibi and make sure you wipe that BBQ sauce off your chin before meeting with your trainer.

    Yesterday was a good day to be very bad, so I braved the smell of pure BBQ bliss to pick up some trays of chicken, pulled pork, and brisket at Bad to the Bone. Knowing how good it is, and knowing that everyone at the Western-themed party I was headed to would agree, I picked up A LOT more BBQ than these cowboys and cowgirls could possibly eat.

    Needless to say, I'm glad I got my 3 plates full of the sinfully delicious trifecta of meats because there was NOTHING left by the end of the party - not a bite, not even the bones! I'm pretty sure people loved it down to the bone, and then some. So that was good.... Bad for me and my hopes and dreams of that lingering smell of BBQ from leftovers waiting for me in the fridge.

    Bad to the Bone is good - like goood, good. And, like any good BBQ place, this spot has a wide array of menu items to choose from (another bad thing - too much good stuff). Get their Carolina pulled pork and "famous" BBQ chicken. They take their time and slow cook these bad boys in wood burning pits. Definitely gives the meat that wonderful smoky flavor that melts in your mouth in your mouth and makes you believe you've died and gone to BBQ heaven.

    Bad to the Bone is so good and gives the word "bad" a whole new meaning.

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    Look, FIRST you know you want to go there simply because the name is so awesome.

    I remember going years ago on the second day it was open. Marty, the owner, was there running around like a crazy person. He is the SECOND reason you want to go there. Its comforting to support people that you like. He is a genuinely good guy.

    The THIRD reason you want to go there is the meat. No to downplay the sides, the salads, the desserts, etc, but ... c'mon ... its BBQ. There is something wrong with a person that goes to a BBQ joint for "coleslaw". Thats like going to an ice cream parlor for soda. Silly ...

    The meat at BTTB is smoked. "Well duh .... of course its smoked Scott its BBQ. What are you smoking?" No, no ... there are a lot of other BBQ places that "smoke" their meat for a little while and then grill it to finish the cooking process. Marty's meat is COOKED in the smoker. ALL OF THE TRI TIP is pink. Its not pink a quarter of the way through. Its ALL pink and smoky and wonderful and making me drool.

    The pork, the ribs, the chicken, the beef, the sausage, the ... EVERYTHING is great. More importantly its cooked like BBQ SHOULD be cooked.

    If that were NOT ENOUGH the FOURTH reason you want to go is the price. Somehow the BEST BBQ meat is the cheapest BBQ meat. I have no idea how this works, but it does.

    Recap: One ... name ... awesome ... has its own song. Two ... Marty ... awesome ... still working on song. Three ... meat ... awesome ... has its own song (<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D6ubTQfr_tyY&s=0fae2ced5a105413e20bd277e1b8bc654daafef8322f74751e701df3144b661c" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/w…</a>). Four ... Price ... low ... needs no song, you can create your own.

    Final note: if they have smoked prime rib ... TRY IT ... Its a little bit of wonderful.

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