Bludso's BBQ

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609 N La Brea Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90036

+1 (323) 931-2583

http://www.barandque.com

Kevin Bludso is a chef, television personality and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award Winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso’s BBQ, his small takeout BBQ stand in Compton, California. It has since grown into an international empire, with a flagship restaurant, Bludso’s Bar & Que, in Hollywood, a concession stand at the LAFC Soccer Stadium, a location in Proud Bird by LAX, and a sprawling restaurant and bar called San Antone by Bludso’s BBQ in the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. He is the judge on the hit Netflix BBQ competition show The American BBQ Showdown, and has multiple television appearances on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Bong Appetit, and as a recurring guest judge on Bar Rescue. His first cookbook, The Bludso Family Cookbook: BBQ Soul Food and Family, From Compton to Corsicana, is coming out in Spring 2022 for Ten Speed Press

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4.03,522 reviews

Mackenzie C.

8/23/2025

I've been here multiple times, it's easily the best barbecue in all of southern california. The servers are always on the ball and quick to help. Cheers to Brock who served me for lunch today.

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Hilda W.

7/28/2025

The food is absolutely amazing!! An our server Paige was great! She was really attentive, friendly and helpful. When you go to Bludso's in Santa Monica, make sure you get the dinner special with...

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Roman S.

8/23/2025

Our food was amazing as always. This place doesn't miss. Our server Brock was perfect as well. Quick and friendly service. If you haven't been here what are you doing with yourself?

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Henry L.

8/3/2025

Went 4th of July 2025, had a reservation, seated immediately. Service prompt and helpful. Shared hush puppies, 2 sides, 1/2 chicken and dinosaur beef rib DELICIOUS, shared dinner with friend and...

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Oscar B.

9/5/2025

The standouts that my group and I liked were the brisket, mac n' cheese, and cornbread. The brisket was tender and had decent flavor but I couldn't taste any smokiness. The mac n' cheese was tasty...

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