Lucille's Smokehouse Bbq

(310) 370-7427

21420 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503 33.8335 -118.3528

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LUCILLESBBQ.COM

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Last updated 6.20.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering, Barbecue Restaurants

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American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Family-Friendly Dining

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What People Are Saying About Lucille's Smokehouse Bbq

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Slow-cooked and smoked meats with emphasis on Southern-style spice rubs, wet mops; salads, biscuits, peach cobbler; dine-in, takeout, buffet catering.

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Know Before You Go:
Select locations feature live blues on Friday and Saturday nights. Check out Lucille's website for availability.
The Extras:
Become a preferred guest and receive special offers and announcements via email. Take home a bottle of one of Lucille's signature sauces, or buy a T-shirt or hurricane glass.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “Live entertainment very decent too [Brea location, near the 57 fwy”
  2. “The atmosphere is a lot livelier and the servers are very friendly.”
  3. “Great food in an exciting atmosphere”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “The dessert is good as well (peach cobbler anyone) and the honey butter is fabulous (served with cor.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Plus the bar has a great drink menu.”
  2. “Drinks at the bar were nice and strong, interesting chioce of using jars as cups.”
  3. “They have the best apple butter and biscuits, and their drinks are served in HUGE jars that you probably won't need to refill.”
  4. “There is a bar area if you want to enjoy a drink and or eat.”
food quality
90.27999877929688% positive
  1. “this place has great food!”
  2. “The food here is really good but if you don't like huge portions maybe don't go here.”
  3. “everything i got was great, from the chicken to the sweet pototo side dish.”
  4. “The pork ribs are delish, and I especially like their tri-tip salad (when you're in the mood for something lighter).”
  5. “yummy barbecue, cool place to eat”
  6. “Awesome food”
  7. “The food is soooooooooo good.”
  8. “To be fair it did have a good design and vibe to it but the food was chain style, institutional bbq.”
  9. “The portions are gigantic and everything is delicious.”
  10. “Portions are huge, so definitely come with an appetite or friend to share your meal.”
  11. “their plates come in big portions and the baby back ribs are delicious!”
  12. “Great food in an exciting atmosphere”
  13. “The baked beans are very authentic.”
  14. “We started with onion strings and stuffed jalapenos which were tasty and not too greasy.”
  15. “Over priced, tough, chewy ribs, boring sauce, really a bad place for bbq.”
  16. “Excellent Southern style BBQ and smoked meats that taste just like Aunt Bebe's home-style cooking.”
  17. “And they serve massive amounts of food for decent prices, about $25 for the BBQ combo entrees.”
  18. “Lucille's offers the best comfort food.”
  19. “They really have great BBQ food, but the baby back ribs are the best.”
  20. “However, the last few months the food and service has progressively gotten so bad I don't go anymore.”
  21. “great service, great food!”
  22. “Sooooo yummy.”
  23. “This restaurant has the finest quality meat, best service that you could find anywhere.”
  24. “My daughter loved the grilled cheese (they have a limited kids menu) and we shared a yummy cobbler.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great variety of BBQ to choose from.”
  2. “The have a great diverse menu and I haven't tried anything on the menu I didn't like.”
  3. “Plus the bar has a great drink menu.”
  4. “My daughter loved the grilled cheese (they have a limited kids menu) and we shared a yummy cobbler.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “great place for a date, family or friends.”
service
87.5% positive
  1. “THINK THAT THE customer service IS GREAT AND I LOVE THE APPLE BUTTER AND BISCUITS.”
  2. “This restaurant has the finest quality meat, best service that you could find anywhere.”
  3. “they also have wonderful service!”
  4. “You'll find happy people, friendly service and mouth watering BBQ delights!”
  5. “The atmosphere is a lot livelier and the servers are very friendly.”
  6. “Very clean, friendly and quick service.”
  7. “However, the last few months the food and service has progressively gotten so bad I don't go anymore.”
  8. “great service, great food!”
value
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. “Huge portions!”
  2. “great BBQ but pricey”
  3. “Portions are huge, so definitely come with an appetite or friend to share your meal.”
  4. “their plates come in big portions and the baby back ribs are delicious!”
  5. “The food here is really good but if you don't like huge portions maybe don't go here.”
  6. “The portions are gigantic and everything is delicious.”
  7. “And they serve massive amounts of food for decent prices, about $25 for the BBQ combo entrees.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Very clean, friendly and quick service.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/05/11

Great BBQ Joint!

by danimari5

Great food! Was pleasantly surprised. Tender, flavorful BBQ and they actually got me to eat a fried pickle ~ and even that was delicious!!!! Wth?!Lol!!! Lucille's is doing everything right. I can vouch for the baby back ribs, and the pulled pork sandwich with the slaw piled on top. The sides are good (not great), but you won't be disappointed. Friendly service and great BBQ joint w/Southern roadhouse type ambience. Enjoy! :)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/21/11

Everything is delicious!

by olivefoltman

Everyone and everything is absolutely perfect here!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/01/08

Best BBQ in Southern California

by Piluchhi18

Very clean, friendly and quick service. No long wait for food. Great variety of BBQ to choose from. The Baby Back Ribs are delecious and fresh. There is a bar area if you want to enjoy a drink and or eat. Decorated with Southern/Jazzy feel. One of my FAVORITE restaurants!

  • Cons: Parking
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/05/08

yummy barbecue, cool place to eat

by tashasha01

I've been to this Lucille's location a couple of times. Both times, very impressed with the barbecue offerings. My daughter loved the grilled cheese (they have a limited kids menu) and we shared a yummy cobbler. I would say we waited quite a while for our food but it was super crowded. Generally crowded place, but they handle the demand well.

  • Pros: tri tips, beef brisket
  • Cons: wait time
4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/05/08

Great food in an exciting atmosphere

by jenkiki

The food here is really good but if you don't like huge portions maybe don't go here. The have a great diverse menu and I haven't tried anything on the menu I didn't like. The place does get pretty crowded for dinner so call ahead or plan on enjoying a drink in the bar. Its a great scene and very lively. Some even have live music on the weekends.

  • Pros: Great barbecue beef
  • Cons: A little pricey and can be a long wait

The Details on Lucille's Smokehouse Bbq

Place Categories:

  • great service
  • great bbq food
  • love place
  • great bbq
  • love biscuits
  • love apple butter
  • nice chioce
  • really great baby back ribs
  • great everything
  • recommend restaurant
  • very decent live
  • very authentic baked beans
  • great scene
  • best upscale family restaurants
  • huge jars
  • enjoyed combo platter
  • happy mouth watering bbq delights
  • yummy cobbler
  • enjoy drink
  • not like huge portions
  • enjoy eat
  • delish pork ribs
  • good vibe
  • tasty jalapenos
  • huge portions

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