Shady Grove Foods

Best food in town. Bacon is a must try . The chicken wings and sauce are great as well ribs were spectacular finger licking good. Cold beer Taboo

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Decided to eat here last night with my bf. He wanted some southern food and we found this place that was less than a 5 minute drive from us so we decided to try it. We ordered some appetizers: red and bread and a thick piece of bacon and for our entree we had the meatloaf and sticky bones (baby back ribs). I am going to say that everything we ordered was good, but everything was heavy on the salt. I mean everything. I like salt but there moments were it was just to much for me and I had to stop to drink some water. When we ordered the reds and bread we didn't notice the saltiness until we ran out of bread. The only thing I don't think was salty were my ribs and rice. Oh btw the chorizo rice was crispy and delicious . It was a good place and chill vibe and the waitress was really nice. If the dishes we ordered were less salty this would have gotten 5 stars. More...

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Very good flavors. And portions are big. Will definitely repeat several times. I get half rack instead of 3 to 4 ribs. Prices are very reasonable.

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Came in hungry and left very happy. The bacon appetizer is a big slab of pork belly that is about the most delicious thing you can eat. Great value for the price. The sticky bones were delicious; perfect flavor combination of Smokey and sweet. That dish comes with a perfect compliment watermelon salad and big portion of chorizo rice that was salty and delicious to compliment the Smokey sweet pork perfectly. The tri tip dip was incredible too. The horseradish was balanced out with the brown sauce to give it incredible flavor. Nice back patio. Great food at great prices. This will now be in my regular rotation. Sorry I waited so long to try it. More...

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I'm not gonna lie. At first I was like eh I'm not craving bbq. Then I came and ate here and it was not just any ordinary bbq and now I can't stop thinking about what we ate. We live on the other side of Lb but our friends live across the street (lucky B's) haha anyways we got the sticky Bones and the Mucho Gusto BLT. The baby back ribs with pineapple salsa and chorizo rice was delicious. The BLT was probably the best BLT I've ever had in my life. I also tried the Jalepeno ranch and even that was amazing. Already planning on coming back asap. Def a spot you don't want to miss. More...

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I've tried just about everything on the menu at Shady Grove Foods and nothing disappoints. I can close my eyes and put my finger on the menu and I would be happy wherever it landed. I had Sticky Bones again tonight and I'm as thrilled as the first time I tried them and all the other times I've had them and in fact I feel like tonight's were the best ever. I seriously enjoy their food and hospitality. The hardest part is driving back to Cal Heights without opening the box and start eating. Compliments to the whole staff and guys cooking it up in the back. It's about to get even better real soon. I can't wait. Stay tuned. . . . More...

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Food was tasty! Had the the St. Louis ribs, Bourbon Bacon, Parm fried potatoes and Cowboy beans, and a couple of local beers. Definetly coming back! I think maybe our server was having an off day though, but the other 2 servers working were much friendlier. More...

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Tried both rib dishes now and each was excellent!The "Red and Bread" was a fantastic appetizer for both me and my husband. I had the Bourbon Bacon as an appetizer too, which I recommended Paul had the shrimp Po-boy, which he liked a lot both times This restaurant is a great addition to the neighborhood - looking forward to trying something else on the menu when we return! More...

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Amazing BBQ right off of 4th street. The staff are all super sweet, and the food is out of control. Defintely different from the standard Texas BBQ you can get anywhere, the tri-tip sandwich was perfect, the Cajun meatloaf was moist and spicy, the fried chicken was perfect. These guys are killing it, the menu changes often so you have to keep coming back. More...

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I'm usually not a fried chicken person, but the fried chicken and Thai salad peeked my interest. This meal was umami overload in the best way. The salad and fish sauce were delicious and had just the right amount of heat. The fried chicken was moist and well seasoned. And the combination of them both was fantastic. I loved this dish. It's not very often that I leave a restaurant thinking about the food. More...

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Prettymuch my favorite spot around my house. The chicken and salad plate is a hit. Get some beers and chill for a bit.

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Had absolutely the best time and Santa Maria Tri Tip with a twist in YEARS last night. This place is simply wonderful! Awesome food, service and atmosphere. Hobo, Dennis and the who crew are the BOMB! Luv you!! More...

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A lot of locals comment about this spot. I thought it was just another bbq spot... it was not just another bbq spot.AMBIANCE:Parking: Street parking and neighborhood parking can get extremely packed. Be mindful of any festivals or events going on.Seating: Inside seating and patio seating. There's bar seating and group seating, great for about 100 people.Feels: You're on the charming street of 4th Street. Sometimes weekends there are events with vendors on the side and live music. The spot itself is pretty nice. I dig the country vibes as the outdoor patio seating felt like a being in a barn. Great place for a food adventure or doing catering orders.FOOD:Wings (Recommend)A good go-to order. The wings were well cooked. The meat was juicy and the outside was savory seasoned topped with a good crispy. The potatoes served on the side were served hot and the outer skin also had another good crisp too.St. Louis Ribs (Recommend)Served with chili beans and thin smoked asparagus. The ribs were delicious! Thick cuts, juicy, and seasoned savoriness with every bite. They had nearly 30 other sauces which were great to explore with! The chili beans were very fulfilling as it was thick and smokey. The asparagus complimented the dish pretty well as though they were thin, it was really flavorful.CUSTOMER SERVICE:Amanda was great! Friendly and attentiveTL; DR OVERALL:5 Stars. The hype is real. Delicious food, great choices, and a pleasant experience. For you barbecue lovers, this is the spot. I look forward to coming back here; from their multiple sauces to their thick bacon, so many reasons to return!TIPS:* Check out their daily specials! More...

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Truly a gem of an addition to the neighborhood. I had the butter lettuce salad and fried chicken. The salad alone was worth the visit, not to mention the THICK cut bacon, wings and tri-tip we all shared. We will definitely be coming back...a lot. More...

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Tried this place today with my boss for lunch...FANTASTIC! I can’t wait to go back! The food was phenomenal and our waiter was awesome! Great experience all around and can’t wait to go again! More...

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Ain't nuthin shady about Shady Grove Foods except maybe the name! Not sure where the name is reference from, but father and son, David and Dennis Robicheau found a home to offer their southern hospitality at the former Restauration along 4th Street's Retro Row. I've heard about their catering service for a while, but never had the chance to try the food until its grand opening on 8/26/22. My friend and I arrived around 8:30pm, and were luckily one of the last parties to get seated. There are a couple counters as soon as you enter with a few tables to grab drinks and eat casually. We sat in the back patio with plenty more tables. For drinks, they currently have soft drinks, beer and wine. They supply local brews as well like Ten Mile and Trademark.Red & Bread ($15): shrimp in creole tomato-based sauce served with Gusto bread for dipping. There were about 5 pieces of nicely cooked shrimp, but I wasn't blown away by the sauce and it didn't have a kick that I expected. However, iykyk Gusto bread is bomb and is great with any sauce. Fried Rib Tips ($10): rubbed in signature spices, smoked over red oak and then fried. To finish, they're tossed in house made bbq sauce and topped on crispy, rosemary Parmesan potatoes. For all this love and work, the price point is a bit surprising though appreciated! I've never had fried rib tips and it was delicious, crispy and not greasy! The potatoes served as great dippers for the creole red sauce too.Sticky Bones ($18): 1/2 rack of red oak smoked baby back ribs glazed with house made savory, ginger and caramel sauce. It also came with grilled asparagus and chorizo rice. The subtle pineapple salsa was a head nod to Thai flavors of fish sauce and spices. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed all the combinations of this dish! Our server was on it and helpful. Although they were out of a few items, they seemed prepared for the grand opening overall. The food took a few minutes longer than anticipated, but it was well worth the wait. Their recipes are unique and I haven't had bbq quite like their style. Happy they're here to add another flare to the LB food scene! More...

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Can't wait to come back here! Great food and a super friendly team. :)The ribs are easily some of the best I've ever had and the drinks recommended to me by my server were delicious.

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We just heard about this place and had to give it a try… sticky bones, hot hen chicken sandwich and wings- love the chori rice and the potatoes were crazy good! (We ate before getting pictures) My grandson was thrilled to be invited to draw on the wall! We’ll be back! More...

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Wow. Barbecue (and food) doesn't get any better than this. Haven't had a dish here that I wouldn't eat / order again ... and I crave the side of dirty rice with chorizo (I could make a meal of just that) ... and anyone who just serves sides of grilled asparagus is already up a few points already. :) Fabulous food, service, atmosphere and people. More...

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The food looks good but if I need to wait 45 minutes to get a sandwich while everyone else got their food even though they arrived after us and the only excuse I got was "sorry we are out of stuff" I'll pass.

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I had the blt it was the best sandwich I've had in a long time bacon had to be about 1/4 inch thick I would have it again

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I'm so happy Shady Grove finally has a brick and morter restaurant! Been following for years with their popups and the food is amazing! Visited and had the thick cut burbon bacon Appetizer and it does not disappoint! Best bacon I have ever had. Smokey and the bourbon glaze is a sweet balance that melts in your mouth. The red and bread Appetizer is spicy, tomatoe shrimp goodness. The meatloaf is spicy and filling and the potatoes round off the meal. You absolutely must come down and try! The staff are welcoming, friendly and you really feel welcomed here! More...

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So I was going to take a picture of my food, but it looked so darn good I forgot! I think I found my new favorite bbq place in town! Joleigh was my server and she was so friendly and attentive. The vibe is welcoming and the atmosphere is so relaxing. Will, was the other server working and he was so helpful as well. I loved the team work, it made me feel like I could just enjoy the mouth watering food without a care. I'll be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know! More...

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Great Food ! the "red on bread" oh man . super friendly service , trust me, you should go!

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Real BBQ in the LBC. GREAT Bourbon Bacon- perfect- Red pot shrimp - and went for the Fried Chicken- Bacon red cabbage sandwich!! Ohhhh we'll be back

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I am stuffed! Got fried rib tips and potatoes with a great glass of red wine.

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Shady Grove Foods has been around for a number of years as a catering company, but now they have a restaurant in Long Beach! They are located on 4th Street, between Temple and Molino. This little stretch of 4th is also home to Gusto Bread, Coffee Drunk, Pippi + Lola Plants....and more. We decided to try out their newly opened restaurant for dinner...The place is laid back and casual, with a very friendly vibe. We were greeted and seated immediately. They specialize in BBQ, not the slathered on sweet sauce type, but rather their own proprietary rub seasoning (spice level = ). We started with their famous Bourbon Bacon slice for an appetizer, which we shared. Mmmm very tasty! This is a big, thick slice of bacon! The flavor was amazing!I ordered the half rack of St. Louis ribs, served with asparagus and Hobo beans. The ribs were meaty and perfectly cooked...tender, falling off the bone. Asparagus was perfect, roasted with a nice crispness. The Hobo beans were delicious, a wonderful melange of flavors that makes the unique and special!My husband ordered the Tri Tip sandwich and reported that it was very good. What he really loved were the Rosemary Potatoes...perfectly crispy and deliciously seasoned ( tried them and agree ).We were pleased to see that they serve local brewery, #TenMileBrewery, beers....delicious!Wine selection is still evolving and they are working out some new operation kinks...but they are 4+ stars right now, well on their way to 5 stars!Serving size is quite large, we took to-go boxes home. Staff is friendly and eager to make you meal enjoyable. Indoor and patio dining. No corkage available yet, so leave your wine at home. More...

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bacon is more like STEAKon everything is so delish. Shrimp po boy is a must try. Going to be eating here regularly.

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I'm so glad that my favorite pop-up has finally found a home on 4th st. in Long Beach! The food speaks for itself- always fresh, delicious and very generous portions. I ordered the "fried chicken salad" expecting a few fried tenders on top of a salad- but was (happily) surprised to be brought an entire half of a fried chicken to eat alongside an unusual, but delicious salad. I also tasted my BF's meatloaf and it was nothing short of incredible! Great texture with just the right amount of smokey flavor. Between the amazing food and kind staff and owners, I wish I could eat here every weekend. A must try if you want some deliciously different BBQ right here in Long Beach. More...

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Stopped by for soft opening brunch.The good:Server was bright and peppyCoffee was pretty goodChorizo rice was interesting in a good wayMy pork chop was maybe a little overdone, but was enormous so I forgive itThe okay:No barbecue-barbecue. Just a lot of barbecue-adjacent food. Think American cajun food but with Mexican ingredients, like the chorizo rice which subbed for jambalaya. I don't know if the concept really worked for me but idk maybe they come up with some really compelling fusion dishes in the future. Like camarones a la diabla po-boys, ancho posole cornbread fritters, idk stuff like that.The bad:Red and bread. Terrible dish. Burned the shit out of my mouth and doesn't really make any sense from a dining perspective. Too saucy, too little bread, the shrimp seem out of place. Didn't even work as a go-with for the entrees since its flavor profile seemed to clash with everything I ordered. This dish should be rethought or scrapped altogether.In all, I'll probably eat here again but it'll be a while. More...

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I heard Shady Grove was coming to town and I was anxiously awaiting their arrival. I found out they were doing a soft opening and had to go and see what all the good reviews were all about. As you enter the restaurant you get the sense of a southern ambiance. It appeared clean and welcoming. I ordered the tri- tip with veggies and hobo beans. I highly recommend this dish, the hobo beans are incredible and the tri-tip melts in your mouth. It may appear a little pricey until you see the potions. Had the fried rib tips and potatoes as an appetizer but it's the size of a meal and it doesn't disappoint. The sweet tea was perfectly sweet, not too sweet and not too little.The wait staff was busy and professional. Looking forward to tasting the St. Louis ribs on my next visit. A definite must try. More...

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I've been living in LB for just over a year and have been generally underwhelmed by the food scene. That all changed when I had the breakfast burrito with a side of bacon at Shady Grove. This place is world-class. Beautiful restaurant with wonderful service and even higher quality food. I'm rooting for these guys. More...

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Wow! The food was fantastic and the staff is super friendly. We had the red and bread to start, pork chop, fried chicken salad and the waffle for dessert. Everything was amazing. I'm coming back with friends! More...

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We had a wonderful experience having brunch today. The meatloaf is to die for. The fresh whipped cream and strawberries are a great way to top a waffle. The hot wings brought heat but were not to spicy and had a great crisp. We cat wait to go back. More...

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I feel like I've seen Shady Grove at several beer festivals around Long Beach in the past few years, but I had generally figured food at festivals is overpriced, and usually ate in advance so I had more time to drink beer! A couple weeks ago, though, at the LB Homebrew festival (which was a lot of fun), I happened to not be hungry until after I was at the festival, so I paid what I thought was the you're-at-a-festival-priced $17 for a tri-tip sandwich (and side), and was *absolutely* proven wrong about that. Though I will say, I'm glad I decided to get food when I did - the only downside of super-fresh bbq like this, an hour into the festival, they were already selling out of things, and I think the tri-tip sold out like 3 people behind me! Thank goodness I got in line in time, because it was *excellent*! First off, just calling it "tri-tip" is underselling how great their bbq is - probably the best tri-tip I've had. Certainly the *smokiest* tri-tip I've had, probably the most tender, easiest to eat in a sandwich tri-tip, too. Great sandwich bread, perfect sauces too. They had a few sides that all looked great, but I went with the coleslaw, so I can say they also have great coleslaw. I'd *happily* pay $17 for their sandwich - *especially* at an unlimited tasting beer festival (which is convenient for me, since they seem to be at a lot of them!) And I'd love to try their other sides, but honestly, I'd probably just keep getting that coleslaw.Actually, one bonus tip that made the already-great coleslaw even better: one of the other sandwiches had a spicy pickled purple "slaw", I asked if I could have a bit of it on my coleslaw, which I'd strongly recommend. Funny enough, at the beginning of the pandemic, while everyone else was baking sourdough (or trying to), the one thing I randomly got excited about was spicy quick-pickling things, now I always have spicy pickled cabbage in my fridge. Probably the *only* thing where my comparison is what I make at home for myself - I think I still like mine slightly more, but theirs is great, too, and if you like spicy pickled things like I do, the perfect complement for the slaw! (And I'll tell you what I definitely *don't* have at home, is perfectly smoked bbq tri-tip, which it goes great with!)I'll also say, the major *benefit* of fresh bbq like this (I mean, other than that it's delicious), there was a huge line right up until they sold out of everything, but they absolutely *cranked* through sandwiches (everything's cooked in big batches, they just need to slice it), so it didn't take nearly as long as I was worried it would! Which was good, since I had a lot of beer to try! More...

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