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Savor Southern food at Gram’s BBQ restaurant in Riverside! Enjoy family recipes, award-winning BBQ sauce, BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Brisket. We also offer BBQ Catering. Join us! Founded by Robert Bratton in 1987, our barbeque restaurant is a tribute to Southern food and family traditions. Named after Josie Gram Bratton, we’ve been serving up delicious Southern-style BBQ with a California twist for over three decades. Our ingredients are carefully selected, and our dishes are made with love, just like Gram used to do. Whether you’re a local BBQ lover or a visitor eager to explore Riverside’s vibrant food culture, Gram’s BBQ offers a warm welcome and a memorable dining experience.
Informal restaurant serving Southern-style BBQ dishes, Cajun specialties & fried fish on Fridays.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3527 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 782-8219
Website: https://www.gramsbbq.co/
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Reviews
Kristina Hannon
We ordered Grams for a special 50th birthday party. The food was fresh, delicious and full of flavor. Guests from out of state couldn’t get enough. We ended up ordering it for dinner the next day because it was just that good. I will definitely use them for catering in the future.
… moreRil Dag
One of the better southern food places I found while here. The catfish had potential but due to one ingredient they use to season the fish gave the fish a slight burnt taste. If it wasn’t for that it would great. Now the shrimp, beans, veggies, sweet potato pie and yams were excellent! The beef ribs and brisket were okay but the highlight was definitely the seafood and sides if you ask me (everything was hot and fresh!). Would definitely come back for those items, I spent a total of $90 for everything with the tip of like $10 included.
… moreAlex
This spot was recommended to us by a local, so of course we had to try it. Back home we’re blessed with good bbq, so I was curious how this place would hold up. BBQ isn’t something I crave often, but when I do, it’s nice to find a good one.
The space is casual and small, right in the middle of downtown. We came during lunch and it was fairly empty. You order at the counter, and we went with the rib meal, which comes with a side. I asked for their most popular side and was given the mac and cheese — it came out sizzling and extra cheesy.
The beef ribs were big but a bit lacking in meat. The sauces are served on the side, and while the flavor was good and smoky, the meat itself was a little tough to bite or pull off the bone.
If you’re into BBQ, I’d say give it a try, but it definitely wasn’t the best I’ve had.
… moreThe space is casual and small, right in the middle of downtown. We came during lunch and it was fairly empty. You order at the counter, and we went with the rib meal, which comes with a side. I asked for their most popular side and was given the mac and cheese — it came out sizzling and extra cheesy.
The beef ribs were big but a bit lacking in meat. The sauces are served on the side, and while the flavor was good and smoky, the meat itself was a little tough to bite or pull off the bone.
If you’re into BBQ, I’d say give it a try, but it definitely wasn’t the best I’ve had.
Amanda Adams
The barbecue was a bit on the dry side- we had ribs and the brisket. The ribs were much better than the brisket flavor and more moist.
The really star of the show was actually the fried green tomatoes- those were perfect and tangy and everything you wanted in a bbq side… the prices were a bit high for what you got- the pictured brisket plate, with Okra and those pickled carrots and cucumber was $20.00.
Would visit again and get pork and friend green tomatoes!
… moreThe really star of the show was actually the fried green tomatoes- those were perfect and tangy and everything you wanted in a bbq side… the prices were a bit high for what you got- the pictured brisket plate, with Okra and those pickled carrots and cucumber was $20.00.
Would visit again and get pork and friend green tomatoes!
Breanna Adams
I visited last night. I got the catfish meal with greens and Mac n cheese. I can’t eat very much at one time… my friend and I were also playing a card game at the table. The staff did ask if we enjoyed our food because we hadn’t eaten stem much of it… we definitely enjoyed it!!! I appreciate the staff being so nice and cared to ask about our meal! We will definitely return… caring staff…amazing food… and very comfortable atmosphere!!!
Also!!! A man that is blind enter the restaurant while I was dinning it… the staff was so helpful and polite to the man! They made sure he found a seat, checked on him often, and guided him safely out of the door when he was ready!
… moreAlso!!! A man that is blind enter the restaurant while I was dinning it… the staff was so helpful and polite to the man! They made sure he found a seat, checked on him often, and guided him safely out of the door when he was ready!
Charlie
The Shrimp with Catfish was delicious… but let’s not forget about the Dirty Fries, they are just as great. Me and my girlfriend eat there all the time. The workers are very kind and understanding. They are extremely humble helpful. Keep up the good delicious work.
… moreRudolf Marusic
I recently visited Gram’s BBQ in Riverside, California, and it was a fantastic experience! The brisket was tender and packed with flavor—absolutely great. The catfish, though, stole the show; it was phenomenal, perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and juicy inside. The greens were a delicious sidekick, seasoned just right. The staff’s advice was spot-on, helping me navigate the menu with ease. The cozy vibe of the place, paired with some great tunes, made it feel like a home away from home. Well worth the visit, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone craving top-notch BBQ with soul!
… moreMatthew Scott
What happen to the quality of food here? Mac n cheese is the worse I’ve ever had its running and store bought. The links are nasty chicken taste old and bbq sauce is horrible. Whoever running this place please sale it back to people who knows what bbq really is.
… moreEvelyn Rangel
Our first time being at Gram’s BBQ and the restaurant gave this nice and cozy vibe. And to top it off, Anita welcomed us with a friendly smile. She was so kind and very very helpful. My daughter loved her! We will definitely go back. I had their Cajun chicken sandwich and my husband a burger. It was delicious! I want to try their ribs and wings next 🙂
… moreJEFFERY COMER
The service staff were very friendly and nice and a pleasure to deal with. We ordered the two meat platter where we had chicken and brisket. For me, the brisket was a touch too fatty and the chicken was just a little bit dry but overall still tasted well. Living in places like Memphis, the south and near Kansas City. I’m very particular about my barbecue. There wasn’t much bark on the brisket and the cornbread could’ve used butter or honey or something. I had to collard greens which were delicious and the mac & cheese wasn’t too bad either. We also have the okra which was OK, but I could’ve done without.
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