Nathaniel J B.
12/6/2025
Congratulations to chef Kevin Bledsoe and his entire team!!! Cant believe growing up on his bbq back in Compton almost twenty years ago and now with so many new locations on the west side!!!...
Bludso's BBQ
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1329 Santa Monica Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Bludso's BBQ, a prominent name in Los Angeles’ modern barbecue scene, offers a variety of slow-smoked barbecue options across its locations in Santa Monica, La Brea, and Van Nuys. Known for their commitment to quality, they provide catering services, direct shipping nationwide, and a selection of award-winning sauces and cookbooks.
Founded by pitmaster Kevin Bludso, the restaurant emphasizes community involvement and giving back through initiatives like the Bludso's Scholarship Program. Guests can enjoy specials such as happy hour deals and seasonal menus, all while indulging in authentic Texas-style barbecue.
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4.0695 reviews
Rochelle J.
11/4/2025
Where do I begin?! My family and I ended up here on a whim after a quick trip to the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate a family member's birthday. The birthday boy wanted BBQ, and we found ourselves...
Leah E.
11/2/2025
I was in town for work and needed a quick lunch near my hotel. Bludso's popped up in my Yelp search and it was an easy choice! Plentiful lunch specials (dine in only) including a lunch plate for...
Christine C.
10/15/2025
10/10 with best bbq food in west LA. Staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. No waiting time- can't recall the day we visited but they seated us fairly quickly. We ordered all the sides ofc!...
Anthony K.
11/20/2025
Don't skip the dinosaur beef ribs, massive, smoky. They fall off the bone. Brisket is tender & the sides, mac and cheese, heavenly. Save room for lime pie. It's the perfect sweet & zesty ending....
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