Best Bbq Ribs Restaurants in Santa Monica (90402)
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Holy Cow’s original Santa Monica outpost has been slow-smoking baby back ribs, brisket, and tri-tip since 2014, drawing fans from across the Westside. Pitmaster-founder Rob Serritella pulls together regional American barbecue styles under one roof, with hearty plates, standout sides, and a casual roadhouse feel across from Brentwood Country Mart.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baby Back Ribs with Original 'Q' Sauce, BBQ Plate with Texas Brisket & Santa Maria Tri-Tip, Collard Greens and Banana Pudding
What makes it special: Serious, multi-regional smoked barbecue with ribs at the center.
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A Brentwood Country Mart staple since 1950, Reddi Chick is a walk-up stall turning out rib baskets, rotisserie chicken, and fries dusted with their famous seasoning salt. Family-owned since the late ’70s, it’s a nostalgic, no-frills stop where locals grab saucy BBQ pork ribs and chicken-and-rib combo baskets to eat in the open-air courtyard.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ Rib Basket, Rotisserie Chicken and BBQ Rib Combo Basket, Seasoned Fries with House BBQ Sauce
What makes it special: Old-school counter serving rib baskets in a beloved country mart.