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In Montrose go to Zeke's Smokehouse for a two star meal. Find this very affordable restaurant in the Montrose area. It's known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the Best of Barbecue Food and Best of Hamburger awards. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features catering. This place is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Really open and airy and full of light. That was my first impression when I walked in. Not what I expected from a BBQ place at all. We sat down and someone came by to take our drink order. It just so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite BBQ Spot in LA. The meat is tender and flavor full. The Mashed potatoes, Coleslaw, BBQ Beans and Sweet Potato Fries are GREAT!. The Service also gets an "A" from me,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel almost unqualified to write about a BBQ restaurant, growing up BBQ meant to us throwing chicken or steak on the coals, then sauce at the end. Good, but didn't have the influences of different...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
1) YUM.2) Not a real meat-lover, but I love their meat. Brisket & pulled pork are delicious.3) Mashed potatoes are heavenly. Just fill the trunk and I'll be on my way.
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I was traveling through LA and we saw Zeke's. Looked like a half decent place. I then approached their Specials board and it said it was ranked by MSN.com as one of the Top 10 smokehouses or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ in LA. Everything is tender, the cute waiters are all attentive and you just don't want to leave.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my brother and i had lunch here the other day. it was a nice play! walked in and felt like i was in the 50's or something with the music they were playing and the whole feel to it lol. loved it! the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place mostly for it's lunch's . The one time I went there for dinner didn't quiet sit to well for me. But the Carolina Pulled Pork was great . The portions are huge and the people are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sticking to Lucille's.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do you know what a flatline is?Zeke's flatlines in flavor. (damn, it's not as funny in writing)From the bbq sauce to the beer (Shiner Boch)..well, the beer isn't their fault. The 3 types of bbq sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was so looking forward to finding some good BBQ near P'Dena, but i guess i'm still looking.i'll excuse our waiter for screwing up our order - because hey! it happens to the best of us. however i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good BBQ. It was 50/50 with taste. I was part of a group of 5 people so we decided to order the Family Feast, which came with a choice of appetizer, four kinds of meats and two pints of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Zeke's on Sunday for lunch. Had the Hot Link plate that came with two sides. Got the green beans and the fries as my sides. Hot links were good ... but I like 'em a little more spicy then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the service was good - our waitress was very sweetBUT...the food was disgusting. The only thing that I think I'd ever be conned into going back for was the kettle chips with ranch - just because it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I love this place! I lived in Montrose for about 6 years and this place was within walking distance from my apartment, so I used to go here about once a month. It is a bit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the place, if you like BBQ and smoked food you will enjoy this dinner. Only advice I have is go on a sunny day and sit outside if you dont want to smell like the food for the rest of the day....
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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I've never rated a resaurant before, but here it goes. I expected a large joint, but Zeke's is a small yet cozy eatery. Could decide if I should order the Memphis style baby backs or the Kansas City spare...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is clean and simple. Nothing fancy, but that's what I like about it. I've tried a bunch of different things here and this is what I suggest:Finger-lickin' good:- Ribs- Mac & Cheese-...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like their cobb salad, as they put smoked chicken in it instead of turkey. Unfortunately, some days it's great (nice mix of greens & everything else) somedays it's not (bad iceberg lettuce w/1 piece...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fast food meets BBQ sums this place up. Nothing special, nothing glamorous, nothing really to write home about. Service was fasts, place was clean but there was really nothing special abot it.I had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
come on~. . . a bbQ joint with 3 different bbQ sauces to chOose from alOng with their awesOme sweet potato fries, fallin' off the bone bbQ chicken and deeply flavored bbQ brisket, u can't go wrOng...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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This is a great barbecue place. Very casual, but cute. The pulled pork sandwich is wonderful, and so are the sweek potato fries. Really good prices.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good bar-beque place in the Montrose shopping area. I've tried the ribs and pulled pork and both were excellent. Service was fast and efficient and friendly. Very clean place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
great service, but food lacks. one of the worst tasting ribs i tasted. dry, hard, i dont kno what other words to describe. not to be a donkey but even tony roma's ribs taste better. very attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Blech. Dry meat. Super expensive. What is to like?
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the CLEANEST bbq joint you will ever come across. And that's a real good thing... The floors aren't sticky. Neither are the tables.. I like that.For lunch, I usually get the Carolina...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Meat quality - ExcellentBBQ Sauce - Kansas City, Spicy, Mustardy (all 3 good!)Service - greatGREEN BEANS & MAC & CHEESE - YES!!!!Homemade Kettle Chips - Great!New fave BBQ place locally! YUM!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really love going to Zeke's. The food has always been good although I've had poor service once or twice, the food makes up for it. The hot wings are especially delicious and just about everything...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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Went to the Zekes in Hollywood which is pretty new.Never tried Louisiana barbeque,But , was taken by my New Orleans girlfriend.I must say,It was very tasty food.Have been back 3 times more.It should be a lot...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night with Grace and Theresa because I worked at Verdugo Hills Hospital up the street and always wanted to try this joint. I have to say it did not disappoint. The appetizer Homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I've been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch. The first time I got half chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw, which were delicious. My dad got the brisket which was also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This Zeke's turns out to be way better than it's brother in Hollywood. It's delicious! I'm totally happy with this option for BBQ only minutes away from my place. I can't give it 5 stars cause I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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The staff is friendly. A family restaurant. My son loves to color the dog even though it is the same one every time. I think their food is great and worth every penny!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who the hell knew that you could find good soul food/bbq in La Crescenta, CA? I damn sure wouldn't have thought it.But, yes indeed, good ribs can be found in L.C. my friends. My 13 yr old cousin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy eats--the pulled pork was a treat and the sweet corn was done perfectly. Comfy place and a fun place to go with a hot fella.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us met in Montrose for brunch last Sunday, and we ended up here. I was excited to try this place as I really like BBQ. One person in our party ordered breakfast (the eggs Benedict) and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Despite many friends raves, I find the meat dry and over priced. I go to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Usually eat here once every couple weeks. The food is pretty good and its there is usually seating available immediately during lunchtime.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate at this joint for the first time last sunday. Had the brisket sangwich and it was good. Fries were just so/so. I really wanted some mac n cheez but for whatever reason they only serve that after 5...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend use to live down the street from this place. I absolutely loved there meatloaf sandwiches. And they have the best mashed potatoes ever. I miss this place so much, sometimes I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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I ordered this for delivery with a friend of mine and less than an hour after eating we were both sick. The only other meal we both had that day was a frozen pizza which another friend, whom never got sick,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming to this place for many years, since right around the time they opened up. We'll go through stretches where we won't even think of the place for months, interspersed with periods...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
hurray for bbq close to my house!this place is like the johnny rockets of lucille's bbq (which doesn't really exist in LA but if you go to OC or other suburban areas, people are in love with it).The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Great Pulled Pork. Love the mustard sauce. The wedge is always a starter for the meal. Like this place a lot. Best BBQ in the city??? I would say always a consistently good meal. Owner is really nice and...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last Friday.. Now, I remember why I haven't gone here in years. Barbeque sucks. I ordered a combo with spare ribs, tri tip, and chicken. Spare ribs looked and tasted boiled. Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have great barbecue and are friendly to dogs. The service is excellent and I would recommend them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you definitely will get smoke at zekes. smell your hands and your hair 3 hours after leaving the place and you'd smell of smoke. then all u'll need to do is pour bbq sauce over your head and you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate here 5-10-08. I had the Carolina Pulled Pork $14.95 and my wife had the 4 bone pork rib special $11.95. Both were very good. The baby back ribs were meaty, tender and moist. I've never had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i never go to a bbg restaurant...like NEVERbut i enjoy eating them...and always wanted to go in hereso i did and among the four of us we ordered...guac salsa chip as an app. carolina pulled pork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have gone here plenty times!Its where I prefer to get my fix for Brisque! They serve nice big portions w a slice of garlic cheese toast which is great! yummm tasty!My 'friend' and I normally have our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I wanted to eat somewhere with our bonus $. We thought about steak houses for awhile, but wanted to try something new, somewhere new.We ended up choosing Zeke's since we both love ribs....
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've definitely had better for cheaper. But I didn't know this area that well and I coincidentally parked right in front of the restaurant.Three of us split two dishes for a late lunch. The babyback...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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Mouth smacking BBQ is tasty, filling with sauces just hot enough. Even my 80-year old mom loved her grilled cheese, kettle chips and a selection of hot teas. Good service here and we could linger over a second...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Actually really good barbecue. I hate Tony Romas, so you guys are crazy. . .go to Zeke's.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Zeke's BBQ with my co-worker for lunch and had the best BBQ Ribs. The ribs were well seasoned and absolutely deliciously. The portions were pretty big, which means left-overs. I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Mouth watering.The Memphis Baby Backs with Collard Greens and Beans is not to be missed. They even have Kids Meals so bring the family. Friendly service...For desert try the Hot Fudge Sundae if you have room.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place was a great find! there's lots on the menu but here's what i tried --- potato leek cheddar soup: 5 stars, beef brisket: 5 stars, links: 4 stars, spare ribs: 4 stars, smoked bbq chicken: 3...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with some who say Tony Romas for baby back ribs and their beans are good too!You might want to try Zeke's in Montrose for anything BBQ. it's a true smokehouse! Dry smoked tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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I moved to Dallas, Texas in 1974. I just moved back to Montrose where I found Zeke's Smokehouse. I fell in love with this restaurant. The brisket is cooked slow and is well worth the time and trouble. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
MMM, Take out for their Chicken Littles is essential for any fight night at home. UFC, Boxing, whatever sports. These are amazing, especially with the spicy ranch, perfect finger food... Aside from...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have wanted to come to this restaurant ever since it opened and i finally did with my boyfriend. As we walked in, it was like steppin into a texas bar.. It seemed that the people there were kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zekees Zekees, Zeekees Zeekees (sing like the Dashers commercial, remember?) This is my singing ritual for this place when I'm craving some good food. I have to begin w/the two best side items on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my mom's last night in town and I told her we could have any kind of cuisine she desired. She said Barbeque, which amused me to no end. I couldn't take my mom to some divey looking place,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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My husband and I went to dinner at Zekes this weekend. We've heard about how good they are but were blown away how fantastic they are! The food was absolutley delicious. I always order brisket whenever I go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is good BBQ. For California.Seriously, this place would not last a second in Texas, but out here it is not too bad.I like the trip-tip, the hot link, and the fried chicken sandwich.I can't think...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from TX so I'm very particular about my BBQ. This place is acceptable at best. Their "TX BBQ" is pretty good but I don't like how they mix in BBQ sauce with the brisket - really odd! Their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times & I'm always disapointed. I don't know how they manage to stay open. It's not terrible, but why bother going there. It's way expensive for what you get. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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I cant see why people complain about the price here, the foods so good it's amazing! Not to mention the quality of the meat, it comes from a USDA food supplier that's literally UPSTAIRS, talk about fresh! What...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
P R I C E Y! Not a good value for me for the quality of food you get. Service was nothing special either. Kids didn't like it here. Won't go back!
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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good BBQ with a good family attitude... has inside and outside seating... attentive and kid-friendly staff
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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I was surprised at the prices at Zekes, but, being a local, I needed to try them. My family got various ribs and side dishes to try. The cost was about as much as Tony Romas, but we had to stand in line to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing with Zeke's -- it's BBQ for people who have no idea what good BBQ is. And that's why I like it. Because I can't tell you one thing about authentic Carolina pulled pork or Brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good but not spectacular BBQ. It's definitely worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood and hungry. More than anything the service is great. I'm talking about the Montrose location because they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Has the potential to be great, but is expensive and bland instead.The ribs are not very tender and the sandwiches are O.K. I like the decor, however.I need to go there again soon, to see if it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty ordinary food for a Barbecue place. Prices are high for what you get.
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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I'm trying to be a smaller eater, so I convinced my dad to join me in splitting the Zeke's combo plate - a red spicy pork sausage, four Kansas City ribs, a half pound of beef brisket, and a dark quarter of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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The quality and taste of their bbq is really quite good -- I would take any bbq aficionado there and be confident they'll enjoy the food. The sides are also pretty righteous. And they've got Shiner Bock on...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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very expensive
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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(November 2005): It's catch as catch can here. There is so much turnover in the wait staff that you never know what kind of service you will get -- sometimes it's fabulous, sometimes it's neglectful. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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I recently tried Zeke's and was thought the Long-Horn Beef Ribs were a huge let down. Here's the deal, I don't care how good a BBQ place you are - if your beef ribs are lacking beef, all the flavor in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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Not a bad place at all, but like another review said, totally over rated! if your in the mood for BBQ, (and you don't have much choice in this area) then it will do the trick, but it's not cheap. over all it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2005
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The atmosphere is stripmall-ish and it feels like you are eating in a commercial kitchen. The food was pretty good and the service was great for us, but the overall value wasn't all that great in my opinion....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2005
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Things to try: My child absolutely loves the chicken littles...the kettle chips are a favorite for all ages. And kids eat free tuesday nights. The 1/2 chickend is what I usually get. It is smoked and seasoned...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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Very disappointed in the quality of bbq served here. I now understand why the reviews are mixed on this place. The sausage was not very good, the beef brisket was chewy and the sides were bland. Not a happy...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2004
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The place looks great but the food is really nothing to go back for. The sauces are pretty good but the meat is lousy. Chewy ribs, not very hot-hot link, bland beans, really just nothing special. This place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2004
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The emphasis here is on the smoke. The sauce is optional sitting on each table in three different styles, and for me this is great because I like to taste the smoke and meat...not just the sauce. As for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2004
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I had tried this restaurant before and it was good so we went again and I was very disappointed. The food was O.K. but the service was very poor and the closed at 9:00 and about 8:30 they were already closing...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2004
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I must say that I was most disappointed with the food here- It was cold , bland and expensive! I don't know how they can charge what they do in this working class neighborhood! I probably wouldn't go back....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2003
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Good BBQ with a good family attitude. Has inside and outside seating. Staff is always willing to help re:meltdowns.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/08/2003
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I am very picky when it comes to barbeque. This place is definitely one of my favorite places to eat! They have a variety of sauces to drench your succulent meats as well as providing a very clean and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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We went with high expectations but were met with overpriced cafeteria fare. Not good at all! The decore is thrown together in a MOD sort of way. Very disjointed. No warmth. Seated at a table with slop all over...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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I'm a local in Montrose, and we've got some fine restaurants here. Zeke's took over from Gelsinger's Meats (which I guess is still involved in the place), but they've decided to go after a very different...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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This is REAL Q, folks. Done by professional restauranteurs who treat BBQ as haute cuisine, giving it the respect it deserves. FABULOUS. Their J&R real wood pit prominently positioned in the open kitchen almost...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2003
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wow! one of the best american bbq joints on the planet, and for it to be in L.A., how lucky we are! i have enjoyed Zekes many times and have never been dissapointed with the food, service, or any other...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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lunch-dinner daily. michael rosen, ex of reign, and leonard schwartz of maple drive are behind this bright place where everyone seems to know each other and the spanking clean kitchen is proudly on view....
lamag.com - user review
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get into the smoking habit...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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charming as it is, downtown montrose has never been home to a hot dining scene, but zekeis is drawing icue aficionados from all over socal. although itis a venture of two beverly hills veterans, leonard...
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