Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ

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  • Live blues every weekend
  • Catering and take-out
  • Online ordering

Starting from a family-owned business, Lucille's BBQ has grown into an expanding restaurant chain which offers delicious plates like Pop's Beloved Fresh Pan Blackened Catfish, Southern Fried Okra and certified Angus Beef Brisket. Through LucillesBBQ.com, you can arrange your entire evening at one of our restaurants. From arranging parties and special occasions to viewing the menu, buying some of Lucille's tasty BBQ Sauce and checking out the live blues calendar - you'll feel right at home at any of our locations.

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(310) 697-8875

21420 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA 90503
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Slow-cooked and smoked meats with emphasis on Southern-style spice rubs, wet mops; salads, biscuits, peach cobbler; dine-in, takeout, buffet catering.

27 Reviews of Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ in Torrance

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yummyy  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Yui K. | insider Insider | Rank: 24,414

I always come here for reunions and big get togethers. their plates come in big portions and the baby back ribs are delicious! the fries are yummy and the strawberry lemonade is awesome. it's great ordering drinks here because they come in a humongous jar and they're free refills! go here for the best ribs in torrance!

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The best BBQ  5 Star Rating - World class

By Vicki A.

I recommend this restaurant to all my guests that come to our home. That always gives us a good excuse, like we need one, to go to Lucilles. Never had a bad meal or bad service. This is my husband's favorite restaurant and he is picky.

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THE BEST IN THE WEST  5 Star Rating - World class

By Anonymous Opens in New Window

I Think this is MY FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN LOS ANGELES.I THINK THAT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS GREAT AND I LOVE THE APPLE BUTTER AND BISCUITS. TO DIE FOR.

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Good Food, pretty pricey  4 Star Rating - Very good

By valerie h.

I enjoyed the combo platter we ordered. The dessert is good as well (peach cobbler anyone) and the honey butter is fabulous (served with corn bread muffins) I like the food I just feel it's a bit pricey, more coupons please :-)

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Great Baby Back Ribs  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Jeff D. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 3,582

Lucilles has really great, lean baby back ribs. They have good hot links too. The baked beans are very authentic. It's a very Southern BBQ style place. The prices are on the high side. It's in a terrible location on the corner of the mall. Terrible parking!

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Lucilles Does not Disapoint  5 Star Rating - World class

By Tarasha D. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 149

When you want ribs, go to Lucilles. They really have great BBQ food, but the baby back ribs are the best. It's a really neat comfortable and Southern atmosphere. They have a separate bar if you want to just get a drink and appetizer. The parking can be rough, as they are attached to the Del Amo Mall.

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Didn't meet the hype  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By Kevin D. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 11,835

Great word of mouth led me to Lucille's. Several people consider it far and away the superior rib option in Southern California. I don't consider it nearly that impressive. The ribs were slightly dry, and the sauce was nothing that special. It was also extremely busy when we went, and we had a significant wait.

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Best Veggie Burger in South Bay  4 Star Rating - Very good

By Anitha F. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 6,924

Lucille's offers the best comfort food. Often times my friends and I find ourselves at Lucille's on Sunday afternoons after church service.

My friends love the BBQ and the Tri-tip. I find that the Veggie/Garden Burger is jusy sinful delicious.

The greens and corn on the cob is just mouth watering.

They have the best biscuits and apple butter.

They end the meal with a jar full of toostie roll lollipops, the bill and a survey. Apparently the owner personally reads each survey. I'm not so sure becasue I offered to sell him a mac 'n cheese receipe but to no avail.

PROS: Best veggie/garden burger
CONS: Terrible Mac 'N Cheese

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Best BBQ in Southern California 5 Star Rating - World class

By Piluchhi18

Very clean, friendly and quick service. No long wait for food. Great variety of BBQ to choose from. The Baby Back Ribs are delecious and fresh. There is a bar area if you want to enjoy a drink and or eat. Decorated with Southern/Jazzy feel. One of my FAVORITE restaurants!

Cons: Parking
Posted 08/31/08

yummy barbecue, cool place to eat 4 Star Rating - Very good

By tashasha01

I've been to this Lucille's location a couple of times. Both times, very impressed with the barbecue offerings. My daughter loved the grilled cheese (they have a limited kids menu) and we shared a yummy cobbler. I would say we waited quite a while for our food but it was super crowded. Generally crowded place, but they handle the demand well.

Pros: tri tips, beef brisket
Cons: wait time
Posted 07/04/08

Great food in an exciting atmosphere 4 Star Rating - Very good

By jenkiki

The food here is really good but if you don't like huge portions maybe don't go here. The have a great diverse menu and I haven't tried anything on the menu I didn't like. The place does get pretty crowded for dinner so call ahead or plan on enjoying a drink in the bar. Its a great scene and very lively. Some even have live music on the weekends.

Pros: Great barbecue beef
Cons: A little pricey and can be a long wait
Posted 04/04/08

Food is ok, at least better than Claim Jumper's on Crenshaw Blvd. 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

By beautifuldarkness

Food nothing to write home about, I had better barbecue. The biscuits were good though. I will eat here again still if I go to a party or a friend wants to eat there.

Posted 03/26/08

Lucille's in Torrance & Long Beach ROCKS the best BBQ! 5 Star Rating - World class

By redgeisha

Excellent Southern style BBQ and smoked meats that taste just like Aunt Bebe's home-style cooking. The cornbread will break your carb-free diet every single time! So delicious and yummy like no other BBQ place here in Socal. You have to try Lucille's Smokehouse! You'll find happy people, friendly service and mouth watering BBQ delights!

Pros: If you love BBQ'd smoked meats - this is the place to eat
Cons: Why can't we eat at Lucille's every day?
Posted 04/26/07