Little Lou's BBQ

We had dinner here on a Thursday evening, with the pro blues jam happening on stage. The place was packed when we arrived around 7:45pm, but luckily we found a couple open counter seats near the bar in the back (these were the only 2 seats available). The musicians, playing a variety of instruments, put on some great entertainment, performing songs like Chain of Fools for an older crowd who seemed to just be having a good time in the casual and carefree atmosphere. A welcoming setting with lovely decor on the walls (mainly sports-themed) and street lampposts decorating the stage.We got the brisket salad, regular combo (quarter chicken and 2 ribs), with mac n cheese and corn bread for the sides. The meats were so tender, falling off the bone, and very tasty, particularly the chicken and pork ribs. They had a modest amount of bbq sauce on them, but it didn't really need more, as the juices from the meat along with the fat added so much flavor. And these were large pieces with lots of meat on them, and not too heavy on the fat... some of the best bbq I've had (even without putting extra sauce on them, though they have condiments available to help yourself to if needed, including both sweet and spicy bbq sauce). The salad was also a large size and stacked with fresh and delicious ingredients. The garlic bread and corn bread were yummy too and not overly filling, even if the carbs added up and were too much to finish. The mac n cheese was a bit dry, but with all the other carb-heavy sides, it wasn't a big deal. Already so much good stuff to fill us up!There was no line to order at the counter in the back, and service was more than sufficient, bringing our food to the table without too long of a wait (around 15 minutes or so). We enjoyed our time here, the quality of the bbq being the most memorable part. Based on our recent experience, I'd highly recommend this spot.

I really wanted to give more stars but it just isn't worth it. I've been here a few times for the Tuesday Trivia (super fun!!) and ordered different menu items.What works:-- their ranch is really good!-- the order of fries is sizeable-- they have a lot of vegetarian options -- the salad is pretty fresh-- most of the sides are good (fries, fried pickles, chicken wings, etc)-- staff is friendly-- Tuesday trivia is a lot of fun, and the host, Jeff, clearly works hard to make it enjoyableWhat doesn't work:-- the prices are way too high. I paid $7 for a side salad (lettuce, tomato, onion, and dressing) and it's $7 for boxed Mac n cheese. If the food isn't going to be really good, then it should be a large portion. And if it can't be really good or a large portion, the price should reflect that.-- the quality of the food is okay. I haven't tried most of what's on the menu but my friends say that everything is really average and all the food I've tried is very average. I'm not even sure what their signature dish isOverall, definitely come for the Tuesday Trivia, maybe not so much for the food. I'll stick to ordering drinks and sides when I visit as those are always consistent

Come for trivia on Tuesdays at 6:30! Detailed breakdown below:**Service, 5/5** Staff here is really friendly, you definitely get small business/family-owned vibes. Trivia is hosted by Head Games trivia and starts at 6:30PM on Tuesdays -- this started recently so you can actually form a team (up to 6 people I think) and have the chance to learn something new and win a gift card (a pitcher of beer, $30 for 1st place team, $20 for 2nd place team, or $10 for for 3rd place team). **Price & portion, 5/5** You get a good portion size, ideal for getting a few different items and sharing.**Taste of the food, 2.5/5** Food here has been a hit or miss for me. The chicken wings are fantastic -- piping hot and crispy; the salad is fresh; and the fried pickles are crisp and flavorful. But the bbq chicken leg I got was super dry despite it being dark meat, and the garlic bread tasted a bit stale and didn't really hit the spot. **Other notes** Parking is super easy to find and the restaurant is located right next to the movie theatre. They also have live music that caters to an older audience; you can check out their website for event updates!

This is a nice local restaurant located in the strip mall with the movie theaters and the Dollar Tree. You order at the counter and food is brought to you. They offer Vietnamese food as well as American BBQ options. We came in for dinner, and the printed menus did not match the menu on the board behind the register area, so I recommended you look at a printed menu. I ordered the tri tip meal with coleslaw and beans. My husband had a baby-back ribs meal with corn on the cob and cornbread. Our meals came with a piece of garlic bread, which was okay, not very flavorful. My tri tip was fine, and it came with an au jus. I asked for BBQ sauce, and their sauce is not very sweet, unfortunately for me. The beans were fine. My husband enjoyed his meal. They have live music on some evenings. We saw someone setting up but did not stay long enough to hear them play. The service was friendly and efficient. They are closed on Sundays.

I love this place. Feeling a little down in my cups and looking for some live uplifting music and boy did I hit the jackpot. A band called ER.(?) and they played 70s, 80s, etc. music. I actually had my own little karaoke party. They actually played very obscure songs that I knew the words to. Loved the Grand Funk, "Closer to home." Excellent talent and food. Very strange menu as they offer barbecue and I think it's Vietnamese food. Which is OK because this is wonderful Northern California.The owner is lovely and I hope everyone will visit this very happy venue serving very good food. If there is a band, I suggest you get there very early as tables fill up & peeps were waiting outside.This was a special occasion and it was a very excellent night. Thank youLittle Lou's.

Staff were friendly & efficient. We wanted a quick meal after the movies. The fish & chips were ok but the pho was great!

Gave this establishment a try today! Note it opens at 4. We arrive order baby back ribs... told they don't have any...try the slab ribs... most were all fatty. No Mac and cheese... corn bread was dry dry... fountain soda was flat! Yeah, won't be back. The girl at the counter could also use some customer service skills.

Visited Little Lou's BBQ on Saturday evening. We had a blast. 5 stars for the live band - Chrome Deluxe- they were simply fantastic, amazing electric blues, what a show. 5 stars for the packed house who danced the entires show, what a joy. The combination of these two made for a fantastic evening enjoying great music with an enthusiastic crowd. Beers were great as was the BBQ. Good service and food. I suspect that the restaurant did not expect full hose as they ran out of the great brisket and had to substitute one of our orders. No big deal, we had an amazing time. Looking forward to seeing Chrome Deluxe and getting on Little Lou's BBQ's mailing list of live shows. That was a really fun Saturday evening m, great live music, great audience, good food and an overall joy.

Little Lou's has live bands playing on Saturday nights, so I came here last night on the recommendation of a friend. Identity Problem was playing a mix of 80's / 90's music. Definitely a lively crowd! I was one of the youngest people in the room (crowd was much older - mostly 50's-60's). I still had a good time dancing and drinking with my friend though! Beers are reasonably priced (around $7-$9 depending on type). I ate before I came so did not order any food. The location is in the middle of a strip mall - a bit random - but that means parking was easy. would return if there was another band playing. The inside is not as large as it looks; the restuarant is fairly small and the dance floor isn't that big. All in all, a fun Saturday night!

Have enjoyed going here for years for great bands and meeting up with friends. Recently began charging a cover charge, which is not indicated on their website. Hence, the lower review which would have been higher. We will be going much less, and frequenting other venues to hear our favorite bands. Too bad. It was a great place.