RIBBRO BBQ

We stumbled upon this place for lunch (we've been in Long Beach due to the LA fires) and the staff and service are exceptional! They went over and above to also care for our dog we had with us. They surprised her with her own unseasoned brisket! Great view of you like to sit outside and watch the cars and people go by. Their food is also a great blend of Asian BQQ, especially if you like Gochujang anything.

Date: February 21, 2025I met up my sister and brother at Rosie's Dog Beach in Long Beach and we were looking for a dog friendly restaurant for dinner and saw this spot that sounded interesting! They have two tables outside but they were both taken so we had to sit inside with our dog and they were totally fine with it. We love bbq and also Korean food so to have them mixed up was like WOW! We ordered three of the 3 meats combo (surprisingly it was a Saturday special so 2$ off) and got ribs, sausage, and brisket. It also comes with 2 sides so I got the fries and almond slaw. I ordered a gochujang pork sandwich to go for hubs. Some ribs were super juicy and some were super dry and hard. The brisket was flavorful and the sausage was good too. Fries were good but almond slaw was very bland and dry. Hubs said his sandwich was delicious but just small. They have a huge condiment table in the middle of the room where you can self serve all the sauces youd like and drink station to refill as well. Workers were all super friendly! I noticed one of the guys was chatting it up with everyone and they loved him! Love the friendly vibes. They do have a restroom so that's convenient as well. Thanks for a great first visit!

4 starsThis restaurant is located on 2nd Street and a couple blocks away from Rosie's Dog Beach, which is super convenient for all the beachgoers and their pooches. It's dog-friendly like a lot of other restaurants on 2nd Street. I think this might be the only BBQ place on the street and I think it's pretty decent. This is what I got:2 Meat Plate w/ 2 sides ($25.90): St. Louis-style pork ribs & beef brisket. As someone who can't handle anything too salty, I thought the ribs and beef brisket was perfect for me. The fall-off-the-bone ribs went well with the bbq sauce they have available. The beef brisket was tender - I didn't have tough parts like other Yelpers have mentioned in their reviews. And because it wasn't overly salty, my dog got to eat some (a lot actually) lol. Me and my dog approve! 5/5 stars.Sides (Mac & Cheese and Coleslaw): Like others have pointed out, the Mac & Cheese is problematic. The shells I got were hard, but, I thought their cheese sauce was perfect for me - not too goopy or thick or too salty. As for the coleslaw, I was not a fan. I think I thought it would either be an American-style coleslaw where it would have been marinated overnight or like a Korean-style slaw where the vegetables would have been shredded paperthin w/ dressing on top. 2.5/5 starsMy dog and I liked the meal and I think the food was worth it. The ribs were my favorite! I highly recommend getting that. Will be back the next time I bring my dog to Rosie's.

Great menu! Amazing staff!We decided to try the Korean Short ribs with Kimche and Mac& cheese. And so glad we did. Loved it!We also had the brisket heaven sandwich, it was perfect! So, we ordered one to go for someone at home.The sides are surprisingly just as good as the bbq. All homemade I highly recommend the potato salad and Mac and cheese. The standout is their pickled vegis don't skip that on the condiments isle.We will definitely come back to try more

3.5* Saw this place while walking around in LB and since i havent had bbq in awhile we were excited to try it! Its a small but spacious place with an open concept for people watching or hanging out outside. The guy who helped us was very kind and welcoming! We both got the brisket plate & i think its great you can get lean or fatty (we got a mix). It was VERY tender but kinda dry too. I got beans and fries as a side and the fries were awesome! The beans coulda been cooked a bit longer cuz some were still crunchy. My husband got slaw and potato salad as his sides. He really enjoyed the slaw but the potato salad's flavor was a bit more subtle. The disappointment was the cornbread. It weirdly lacked flavor and i very much dislike corn in my cornbread tho i know some do! I shouldve asked but it didnt even occur to me since it was listed as a dessert. On their outside menu i saw loaded cornbread which i wanted to try but i didnt see it on the menu insideI like that they have sauces available on the side - original bbq, spicy, mustard base, ketchup, etc as well as napkins and finger wipes! The bathroom is clean. They have a bunch of options but not sure if i would be back...or maybe not anytime soon.

Where do I begin?Do I tell you this is the first "authentic" BBQ spot I've found in LB, despite it being a fusion with Korean flavor? 'cause it is. Nothing is dry. Nothing is bland. Portions are appropriate for the price point. It's served with hospitality, kindness, and plenty of sauces for you to choose from. Their brisket plate wasn't even capable of being photographed because my SO scarfed it down. The beans... My god. So good. The wingies. They're comforting with a lil kick but nothing that'll clear your plumbing if you're capable of taking a lil heat. The ramen fried rice caught my attention. It's a hearty lil mound of deliciousness stacked with rice, noods, some pork, and a sauce that wraps it all together with a spicy kiss. You get umami, spicy, salty, savory, all in one... And white kimchi for gut health as well as palate cleansing! The soju cocktail, it's sneaky, and pretty. I'd pace yourself if you're a lightweight. Customer service here is top-tier. From asking to ensure allergies. A free coffee sign. Wifi mentioned. But realistically, they want this place to be a cozy spot you come to be. Ribbro, *tips hat* we will be back.

First time at RIBBRO. I have heard so many great things about the food here. Completely agree! Ordered an Original BBQ Brisket sandwich to go. The bun was stuffed with diced up meat. Messy but tasty! Definitely a fork type of sandwich. Bun was fresh and soft. Definitely excited to come back and try other meats!Service was friendly and helpful. My order came out quickly too. Glad we have this new BBQ restaurant on 2nd Street. Great addition! Very casual place for take out or dine in.

Yes I'd definitely go back to try everything on their menu. Two of my favorite foods merged together is a winning combination. Their gochujang sauce is killer, i had to bring some home with me. I had the brisket with a little bit of fat in there for the flavor, with potato salad and onion rings. The potato salad was a little bland but everything else was good. Will had the pork ribs, beans and mac n cheese. He said the ribs were good, the beans were just plain but he added bbq sauce and it was good. He didn't care for the mac n cheese, different noodle threw him off. Service was great, nice ambiance, parking on 2nd street is scarce but we lucked out on a spot right up front. I'll be back!

Meat was cold when it was served to me. They reheated it and it went from 1 to 2. It was just dry and not too flavorful. Staff was nice. This was a Saturday night (6pm) mind you. Wish the food was fresher but it was a slow night I guess. Kinda mad I spent $70 here =\ also got the three meat combo to try the ribs and brisket..

This was my first time eating at RIBBRO BBQ at the Belmont Shore location, and it was really delicious! I am recently transitioning from a plant based diet and am still very skittish and reserved about eating meat, so I usually only eat chicken, BUT, I actually tried the ribs, Gochujang chicken, and brisket and I've got to say the meat was very tender and tasty. The service was gr8!! from beginning to end. The chef even came to our table and asked how everything was, the manager was also very attentive & overall everyone was very pleasant. I highly recommend this spot...the food & service does not disappoint!!