The Rib Joint Roadhouse

My husband and I did a vacation in Dana Point for our 10-year anniversary in May 2024. We sampled a few different restaurants in the area and The Rib Joint was the pick of the trip! I 'll say it again for the people in the back, THE PICK OF THE TRIP! This restaurant not only has amazing brisket ... the CHICKEN is the BEST BBQ chicken we have EVER had. Flavor? Oh, it 's there and popin ' ! Juicy goodness? Yup, you betcha! Never have I ever had a BBQ place break my neck with their chicken .... but here we stand. Neck Broke y 'all. I did a double take on this chicken and it was EVERYTHING! The staff made us feel welcome and were genuinely friendly people (that 's what you get with family-owned, am I right? . We went when there was live music and it added to the vibe, which was giving! Tasty drinks? Yes, please. The bartender knew what they were doing! Watered down? Not here. If you live locally, I envy you as you have access to this gem on a regular basis! If you are vacationing in the area, include The Rib Joint on your itinerary. You won 't regret it. We are already finding another occasion to go back to Dana Point so we can eat at this BBQ place again because once isn 't enough.

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This place has so much potential, and yet it falls short and space is not utilized. Built in 1952, small wayside wooden structure in serious need of an overhaul. It's falling apart. It's advertising suggests it's a Rib Joint. It's not. I was a little disappointed. I ordered the pork ribs 3 piece. Beans and corn as my sides. What I received was very dry ribs. I took 2 bites, couldn't finish the rest. The beans came in a condiment cup. Less the a mouthful. A very small piece of corn. Service was lackluster. Barbecue sauce tasted rancid. Wasn't for me. The toilets need attention. This place used to sell Clam Chowder and Fish and Chips. Maybe in the future they will steer away from ribs and go back to one thing they can be famous for. Because ribs aren't it. I'd like to see what it looks in the daytime.

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Great little roadhouse. We got take out but next time I'd definitely eat there. When I picked up they had a great band playing, a fireplace burning and nice little crowd enjoying their drinks and the band. We loved the spare ribs, the perfect brisket and the delicious cornbread. Loved our sides too. Steak fries, coke slaw, beans and a good sized salad with olives, carrots, cucumber, radish slices and fresh romaine. Home made Bleu Cheese dressing was fantastic and a real surprise.

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Excellent Bbq. Have never eaten inside the restaurant but we have gotten take out several times and it is always delicious. Their beef ribs are bomb.

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Fun oldschool vibes great BBQ. They have awesome live music like @evaviamusic. Ask about their music schedule.

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