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Best Ventura County, CA Barbecue Restaurants

From smokehouse to hoghouse and roadhouse, we've rounded up the best in barbecue. Sure, preferences abound when it comes to matters of the grill. So maybe it's a pulled pork sandwich on squishy white bread you crave or Texas brisket with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. One day you might like your ribs slathered and glazed in tomato sauce; the next day rubbed with special spices; and the next marinated and drenched in tangy vinegar. Whatever your pleasure, try these smokin' spots for the best barbecue around in Ventura County, CA.

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Bandits' Grill & Bar

Barbecue

12/20

1980 Ventura Blvd.
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-445-4742 |

Bandits' began as a Ventura Highway roadhouse, but now it serves up tasty barbecue just off the 101. More...

Bandits' Grill & Bar

Barbecue

12/20

589 N. Moorpark Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
805-497-7427 |

The barbecue here has a loyal following for good reason. More...

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

Barbecue

12/20

1101 Daily Dr.
Camarillo, CA 93010
805-482-1202 |

Heapin' helpin’s of good barbecue set down at commodious wooden booths. More...

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

Barbecue

12/20

Moorpark Plaza
540 New Los Angeles Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
805-523-7253 |

Heapin' helpings of good barbecue set down at large wooden booths. More...

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