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Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Family restaurant Catering service Meal delivery Barbecue restaurant Chicken wings restaurant Delivery service Catering food and drink supplies Box lunch supplier

One of the Most Reviewed Barbecue restaurants in Gardena


Address

1697 Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248

Website

www.dickeys.com

Contact

(424) 344-2197

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (568 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (30) order (22) location (17) great (17) ribs (15) good (12) time (12) customer (12) wait (12) staff (9)
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  • 1/5 Dali N. 3 years ago on Google
    Manager/owner refused to wear a mask while preparing food. Arguing that he didn't have to. First and last visit
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cory F. 3 years ago on Google
    Takes too long to prepare. The sauce is way to sweet. The should close down and maybe serve candy instead. These were very poor quality ribs. Very over priced. There half rack would barely feed a starving child. They have over priced themselves on their brand. Aside from the rest of the menu I highly recommend going elsewhere for ribs.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Eric H. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered online and picked up a family pack with brisket, ribs, and a bunch of sides. The staff was super busy, but they were nice and attentive. The brisket was pretty fantastic for fast food bbq. I was so actually surprised how good it was since this was the first time I got food from this location. This ribs were perfectly smoked too. I'm definitely going back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle F. 2 years ago on Google
    First timers; 5 1/2 ⭐'s The customer service was perfect very respectable. I asked what meats they had that was tender to eat if you don't have many teeth. He was so sweet to say all of their meats were very tender. 100!The food was delicious, tender Biscuit tender ribs, you don't need many teeth to eat at Dickey's!😊 the hot links Spicy 🌶and delicious. Baked beans macaroni and cheese and fried Okra.😋 is what we ate for dinner after a long bike ride at the beach ⛱
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Me M. 1 year ago on Google
    It was not enough meat for the price especially since they gave me end pieces that were very small. It was not worth how much it costed. The guys that were working there looked overwhelmed. I wanted to help them out
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Juniormajr 9 months ago on Google
    Slowly over the years this location has gone down hill. They were out of pulled pork and ribs this time. I am told that this is a franchise location and not included in some company promos and food offerings. You cannot order online either. When they do have what I like, the consistency is not there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jon D. 3 years ago on Google
    Placed order online for curbside pickup. Gave all details order was placed 2hrs prior. Upon arriving to the store at 3:55pm i parked directly in front store. I checked in on the app for curbside pickup. I waited for about 10min with no response. I noticed they were busy and decided i would give them a few more minutes and not to be pushy. After waiting in my are for 17min i went inside keeping at least 6ft from the cash register were it took almost 10min for someone to acknowledge me. I told the young lady that i had checked in online 20min prior for curbside pickup, she asked my name and proceeded to pull a ticket off the back wall and gave it to another person to fulfill my order. About 5min later the lady return and grabbed the bag from the check out person and handed it to me. No were sorry for the wait, nothing at all. I had to ask what the hold up was, and she said they don't do curbside pickup at this location. I asked to speak with a manager at this point. She left and proceeded to get a gentleman by the name of Barry. Barry is positively the most inept Manger i have ever had to deal with ever. After explaining my issue with curbside pickup, the wait, and the non apology from the staff. I was told i should take my issue to corporate. It is not their problem, they have asked numerous times to have the curbside option removed from the website. I was shocked and dumbfounded by his response. I said i would like a refund and would not be doing business here again. He said fine grabbed the bag of food and threw in the trash and walked off. Long story short he said money was refunded, i asked for documentation he wrote on my receipt refunded. I then said when will this show up to my account. Talk to your bank was his answer. I ended up calling the Compton location and they helped me with a smile. Thank you Compton crew who took my order and had it ready when i arrived. I briefly told them what happened and they say we get a lot of customer from the location with issues.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Betty K. 3 years ago on Google
    My order was late, my order was made wrong.. I drove half hour to the restaurant, waited an extra 20min for an order I scheduled and paid for ahead, drove 30min home, found out no sides or toppers for sandwiches were given, called the manager, experienced poor customer service, and now I'm about to drive another half hour to the restaurant, stand in long line for a refund, and then drive back home. This place isn't worth the nearly 3hours of my day it took from me . The manager should have refunded my card without having us drive back!! He could have gave me the difference or just let me have the order. I'm sure it will be in the trash or reserved. Beware, horrible service if there is an issue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mark D. 2 years ago on Google
    Only one employee in shop. Line of 4 waiting for food. Line of 6 waiting to order. Poor kid. Got to say, he was not flustered at all. Which means either he is matured beyond his age or he routinely goes through this. Bad management.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia C. 6 years ago on Google
    Omg!! I love it here! The brisket is amazing!!! The BBQ sauces there are sooo good! The employees are so awesome too great service all the time!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael D. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time there and we got the family pack with brisket. Absolutely incredible! My wife and son just loved it as did I. And the spicy BBQ sauce is the best I've ever had. I would definitely be back. Make that I will definitely become a regular now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Krystina K. 3 years ago on Google
    We ordered To-Go and picked-up. Our order was a cold, soggy, gross mess. When I called to speak to the manager "Aiden" rather than apologize he wanted to argue with me about the order. We will never return to this location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jennifer m. 3 years ago on Google
    Shawn and adan were very friendly and helpful :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ninnette l. 1 year ago on Google
    Today this evening around 7pm I had a great time here at this location with my friend! Very clean & organized environment, awesome customer service with Tyler & Jamari! They keep this place together, very patient, good energies, & great team work. I will recommend my customers and friends to stop by here! Ima bring my baby boy & I here to eat brunch soon. Love this bbq southern food since my pregnancy. Tyler & Jamari deserve a raise from this job!!! I can imagine them as supervisors stepping towards management. The best briskets, Grilled chicken sandwiches, hot chicken wings, baked loaded potato, sweet bbq beans & macaroni & cheese are fire here! Love it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S. G. 2 years ago on Google
    Had to give Dickey's a chance to redeem themselves. The Compton location isn't that great in the customer service department. John at this location is very knowledgeable and attentive. He recommendations were or point for me and my extremely picky 4 year old. I will be returning to this location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Michelle W. 3 years ago on Google
    Long wait, cold food, didn't get everything I ordered, under staffed, supervisor was not friendly and didn't want to be bothered. She left two kids up front and took her break when it got busy on a Friday evening. The guy on the register was new. I felt sorry for the kid making sandwiches. I had heard bad thing before I went. Now I'm a believer and will not return. While I stand by my initial review. I will say that I was contacted about my experience. The person I spoke with was very empathetic. He apologized and informed me that he would work on a plan to keep this from happening in the future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gary B. 3 years ago on Google
    Went for the first time ordered the 3 meat meal was very GOOD they gave me three ribs. Second time went in ordered the same, they gave me 2 ribs. Third time ordering the same i got 1 rib Questioning the guy he says" we weigh everything" he didnt weigh anything. = rip off NEVER GOING BACK
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Antonio R. 3 years ago on Google
    My wife went to try the giant stuffed potato. that's why I decided to go and i order the tuesday special. it was a bbq ribs plate. I was surprised by the plate it was like i order sample ribs they were tiny. and the potato had no meat. i feel disappointed not coming back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 danelle d. 1 year ago on Google
    The customer service could be picked up a little. The food portions are miniscule for the price. At least the meat was tender.

  • 3/5 TATIANA W. 3 years ago on Google
    Service 5 star, food 1.

  • 2/5 Roberto C. 3 years ago on Google
    Curbside pick up did not work i had to go inside and wait 10 more minutes on top of the 45 minute since placing online order..and the app never updated to order handed to customer

  • 5/5 Ms L. 1 year ago on Google
    I love Dickey's Barbecue! I got the Pulled Pork Plate with Creamed Spinach and Mac n Cheese with Lime Coca Cola to drink. The only thing I would suggest is that they need more spinach in the Creamed Spinach. Everything else was perfection. We did have a bit of a wait to order because they were finishing up a large catering order but it was Mother's Day and we had gone to 2 other places and the wait was 2 hours or more so we were ok with a little wait.

  • 4/5 Denise y. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was slow

  • 4/5 Andrew G. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was helpful when I was asking about the menu. The self-serve ice cream machine is gone though. Likely a casualty of the pandemic.

  • 5/5 steve m. 1 year ago on Google
    This is some of the best food I've ever had. Edgar is very nice guy. Great service. I highly recommend it. Fantastic BBQ.

  • 3/5 Daniel C. 3 years ago on Google
    It was really good but portions are small.

  • 5/5 Owen t. 11 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed coming to this places with friendly staff and well maintained service. The food was absolutely delightful, especially the marinated chicken. I can’t stop eating the chicken. With the friendly greetings as I walk in and walk out. I’ll surely come back for more delicious food.

  • 5/5 Oscar G. 1 year ago on Google
    I usually don't write reviews, but Dickey's Barbecue Pit changed my mind. A few weeks ago, I visited their restaurant in Gardena and was blown away by their food quality and service level. First, I ordered their brisket sandwich (without pickles), which was unquestionably delicious. The meat was perfectly cooked and had a smoky flavor complemented by their tangy barbecue sauce. The sandwich was also served with a generous helping of crispy fries on the side. Their service was also quite top-notch. The staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in, ensuring I had everything I needed to enjoy my meal. They were also very attentive throughout my visit, ensuring my drink was refilled and checking to see if I needed anything else. Overall, I highly recommend Dickey's Barbecue Pit to anyone looking for great barbecue and excellent service. Their food is just delicious, and their staff truly goes above and beyond to ensure you have a great dining experience. I can't wait to go back and eat some more! 5/5

  • 1/5 Anita S. 10 months ago on Google
    From LA to Vegas, there is ALWAYS something going on. Today at this location... No fries. No okra. Dickey's is always out of something no matter the location. In Vegas, no sides of any sort. I am so over it, why bother to even come? Who wants just meat? No! us.

  • 1/5 Eric K. 10 months ago on Google
    This place was very disappointing the service was lackluster.. was waiting to be served then the dude got on the phone and totally Ignore us... the ribs were dry didn't even ask if we wanted sauce on the ribs, and don't get me started with the sides.. Mac and cheese was dry hardly any cheese and the potato salad wasn't good neither.. and no soap to wash your hands in the bathroom, never coming back here...

  • 5/5 Carissa G. 11 months ago on Google
    Recently tried this place and it did not disappoint!!! Consider me a forever customer, I will be back for the 4th of July and Labor Day!! The BBQ was so good and I really enjoyed the ambiance & customer service was great!! I appreciate it…🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • 3/5 experiment 6. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here a few times both walk in and DoorDash, every time I go or order online they never have iced tea and it’s been different hours of the day so not sure if they ever make it, positive is they are very nice here and have good food

  • 1/5 guadalupe g. 5 months ago on Google
    Not only the food expensive for what you get but it’s nasty over the years the Mac n cheese taste like the Kraft brand and the bread is not the same they used to serve every bite of meat contains more fat then meat. Will never come back!! And it’s the same 1 employee making the food and charging at the same time! Health department should give them a visit!!

  • 5/5 Pam C. 5 months ago on Google
    I love this place. Great food great service

  • 3/5 Sophia B. 6 months ago on Google
    Went recently had the bbq beef brisket sandwich it was on a regular hamburger bun not buttered beef was tough, sides were potato casserole no it was just mashed potatoes the green beans are no longer the original ones that had some kick taste like canned green beans all in all I wasted $27.00 for none edible food won't be back. You guys need to shape up go back to your old recipies you got worse. Customer service is great that's the 3 stars.

  • 5/5 Kimberly B. 9 months ago on Google
    I was served by Manse and omg what great service🎉 For a casual fast dining place, her service was outstanding! she shared recommendations and went above and beyond to make sure all of my questions were answered. The food is a little pricey because they recently did a price increase but her service makes it worth the price.

  • 1/5 Ryan E. 6 months ago on Google
    This is not bbq… chicken tasted and looked like it came out of a Costco bag, the sausage tasted like it was boiled And under cooked and the brisket had little seasoning or flavor…. The beans were mediocre at best and the slaw was disgusting… Sorry this ain’t real bbq, I can do better at home…

  • 5/5 Nicole E. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was great. Ordered a family meal and it was more than enough food.

  • 4/5 Caleb A. 6 years ago on Google
    2nd Time coming here, the food is delicious and reasonably priced. But today they ran out of hot links and ice cream cones. Last time they didn't have menus.

  • 5/5 Eliud J. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered here for the Turkey Day Festivities, and they didn't disappoint. Although, we did have to wait a bit for our pre-ordered food, it was definitely worth the wait. Delicious, great price, and amazing customer service!!!!

  • 4/5 Juan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bbq, although panda express drive thru makes parking a bit of hassle . Park on the Albertson side and you should be fine .

  • 5/5 Tabetha T. 3 years ago on Google
    Seriously absolutely love this place. So happy to have one within walking distance of me. The cashier there too, he is literally the sweetest. Good job on customer service and being an awesome employee.

  • 5/5 Melchor M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good old Texan barbecue...real good food and service! 🤘😉👌

  • 5/5 Frank G. 3 years ago on Google
    Fast service friendly staff

  • 1/5 Devon W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was horrible/ribs were dried out.

  • 3/5 James P. 3 years ago on Google
    It's just ok.

  • 1/5 Chanda M. 3 years ago on Google
    I don’t know I just ordered from door dash and I got the sliced briskest and Mac n cheese and brand you know and just wasn’t that good to me and made me sick so might just be the location idk but shew nasty.

  • 1/5 monica C. 3 years ago on Google
    Okay now the food was cold and they have bad customer service wait was long also had attitude when giving your order if you know you don’t feel like working stay home period only reason I have 1 star is cause I wouldn’t be able to write my review rushing you to hurry up and order I thought this was a good place turned out to be trash all the way around

  • 1/5 Melissa M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a horrible place bad service I waited 30 minutes and they never attended to me I do not recommend that you visit this place a lot they waste time (Original) Que horrible lugar mal servicio espere 30 minutos y nunca me atendieron no recomiendo que visiten este lugar mucho pierden el tiempo

  • 4/5 grace c. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service love the slow pull pork, the ribs, beans and mass potatoes 🥔 😋 delicious. Will come again.

  • 4/5 Reginald J. 3 years ago on Google
    I just go for the ribs

  • 5/5 Nigel B. 3 years ago on Google
    Always has what i want fast service

  • 5/5 Ron M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good bbq....

  • 5/5 Word 0n W. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummy food great service

  • 5/5 Tiffany D. 3 years ago on Google
    Customer service is everything...let me just say at least on today at approx. 1:21pm service was great. Thank you so very much Oscar being one of persons there..

  • 5/5 Angelo A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food at great prices!

  • 5/5 Carson S. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing! The workers are great and always super kind. The food is delicious, of course!

  • 1/5 Letty M. 3 years ago on Google
    This place services is really bad. I will never be back i rather have spoil eggs then the that flicking place.

  • 3/5 K in D red K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good.

  • 3/5 Darren B. 3 years ago on Google
    Meat was a bit dry. But good flavor. 2 of the dinner rolls where excellent. And 2 where like 🏒 s Sides where all good.

  • 1/5 Sylvia S. 3 years ago on Google
    I was in the mood for some smoked chicken and stopped by the gardena location to redeem yellow points i had accumulated when I placed a big order for my hubby's birthday in February 2020, I was shocked when the worker advised they don't allow redemption of yellow points because they are a franchise, i explained had accumulated the points from their location as well as i had redeem points this location in June. Was just overall disappointed!

  • 5/5 So-shu S. 3 years ago on Google
    Super nice ppl and very accommodating. Great food! Their spicy is actually spicy!

  • 4/5 Cassandra M. 3 years ago on Google
    Food delicious and staff was courteous.

  • 5/5 Lynn W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food. Friendly staff. Worth the VERY long wait.

  • 5/5 Jaxon J. 3 years ago on Google
    I freaking love meat. This is a great restaurant. Great memories.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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