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Rattler's Bar B Que - Steakhouse in Santa Clarita, California

Rattler's Bar B Que

4.5 (2627 reviews)

26495 Golden Valley Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350

Barbecue restaurant
American restaurant
Bar & grill
Caterer
Fast food restaurant
Restaurant

About Rattler's Bar B Que - steak house in Santa Clarita, California

Casual spot for BBQ babyback ribs, tri-tip & a salad bar, plus available to-go parking.

Customer Review Summary

Rattler's Bar B Que received mixed reviews. Many patrons highlighted the fresh, handmade quality of the food but noted that some dishes lacked flavor, particularly the mac and cheese and bread. Service was consistently praised as attentive and friendly, with specific mentions of staff like Justina and Enio providing excellent recommendations. Food portions were generally considered generous, and the BBQ items, especially the tri tip and ribs, were frequently described as outstanding. While some reviewers had issues with certain flavors and seasoning, the overall dining experience, including cleanliness and ambiance, received positive feedback. Most customers expressed a willingness to return despite minor complaints. Overall, Rattler's Bar B Que appears to be a solid choice for BBQ enthusiasts.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
1796
4
539
3
169
2
46
1
77
Based on 2627 reviews

Dope Doggo

3 months ago

I was pleasantly disappointed by this place. The food wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t good either. It was obviously hand made and fresh, and not just a factor meal. The bread buns they gave us were very doughy, I didn’t really have a problem with that but there was zero flavor to them. The bbq potatoes were okay, the potato was under seasoned and bland, it was carried hard by the chicken it came with. I was not a fan of the Mac and cheese, very cheesy with small macaroni noodles but again just bland and missing something. I got the Santa Fe chicken sandwich, which wasn’t bad. I was shocked by how well cooked the chicken was, not dry or anything. The bread got soggy fast. I don’t know what I expected there, I should’ve just gotten the pulled pork sandwich instead. Yknow gotten bbq at the place that is known for bbq. But I’m not willing to try again. Service was great tho, whole place (bathrooms included) was clean, booth seats were nice and the cushions weren’t all messed up. 80 with tip for 2 people with 1 entree.

Jach08 K

4 months ago

Clean, good food, great service! We were given garlic bread rolls before our meals. I highly recommend giving this place a try.

BCM

7 months ago

First, the offer Military/Veteran discount. Thanks for honoring our Vets! BBQ Nirvana. Everything here was good! The Roundup is more than enough food for three. The Tri Tip was outstanding. It had good flavor, was tender and cooked perfectly. The baby back ribs and beef ribs were just about fall off the bone delicious. The sides (Mac n Cheese) and vegetables were great. The onion straws on the top of the food was a great addition. Our server, Justina, was awesome.

Steven Nicholson

7 months ago

I enjoyed this place! Its hard to find good bbq outside central states this is my new place i must go when im out here -Food portions were good- i wish mac and cheese portions were bigger everything else on my plates was + sized ( only complaint i can think of) -Waitress/staff were great waitress was on top of everything i forgot to ask for ranch passing by waitress said ill get it no attitude she grabbed it with a smile must be a non hostile work environment…hard to find Food came out fairly quickly and freshly hot Prices are really good when you consider taste and portions I will be recommending this place to everyone i know!

Jadey G.

4 months ago

We visited for an early dinner on a weekday afternoon and were seated promptly despite the steady flow of patrons. This was our first time dining here, and we were delighted by the exceptional service provided by our server, Enio. He was highly accommodating and attentive, offering thoughtful recommendations on menu selections. We followed his suggestions, and each dish exceeded expectations. The margarita was expertly crafted, and the beef ribs were exceptional—generously portioned and perfectly cooked, though we could only manage two of the massive ribs! The garlic rolls were a standout, and the cheesecake made for a delightful end to the meal. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience. The food was outstanding, but the impeccable service made it truly memorable. Thank you to our excellent host, Enio. We look forward to returning for another rib night!

Elaine Reyes

7 months ago

I was recommended this place by a few friends from a Facebook posts asking what are some good places in Santa Clarita. This one had the most votes so I decided to go on date night with my husband. The hostess and our waiter were amazing. Very pleasant to talk to and our waiter was so attentive. The food on the other hand was not the best I’ve ever had. The ribs were a little dry, the mac and cheese were not cheesy enough for me and coleslaw lacked flavor, but my husband did enjoy the mac and cheese. The veggies served with my dish very tasty and interesting because I’ve never seen green scallions served with ribs before. Other than that, the atmosphere and restaurant was very nice. Might come back to give it another shot.

Sci Fi

2 months ago

Date of Visit: 1/13/25 Pros: fresh food, good tasting, friendly service Cons: parking can be challenging Other: outdoor eating

Robyn Dunian

9 months ago

Amazing food, great service. First time trying this place. Everything was exceptional. Ordered the round up platter, and it came with baby back and beef ribs, tri tip, and chicken, as well as shredded onion and two sides. It was huge and beyond amazing. I highly recommend giving this place a try. You won't be disappointed. We enjoyed it so much that we placed a to go order for our family members at home.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Price Range

$20–30