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Welcome to Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer!

Nestled in the historical downtown district of Santa Paula California.
Here our passionate creators bring chef inspired dishes to the table.
Using only fresh top quality ingredients combined with old world slow smoking methods,
we blend traditional BBQ technique with innovative creativity elevating BBQ to new heights.
We proudly serve meticulously prepared chicken, steaks, brisket, pork belly & pork shoulder carefully trimmed,
seasoned & cooked to perfection.
Our smokey delicious baby back ribs are always a tender treat.
Enjoy our proprietary pastrami, created after a lengthy 11 day brine, followed by oak smoking that reflects century
old New York Deli traditional taste.
All our steakhouse burgers are made with our special in-house steak blend.
Our gourmet sides are made from scratch, plus we offer unique vegetarian & vegan meals as well as fresh craft salads.
Sample exclusive in-house sauces which naturally exclude corn syrup and preservatives.
So come … relax in our lovely courtyard …
explore our selection of beers on tap while savoring our delicious Neapolitan style pizza.
As always, we thank you & we look forward to feeding you again soon!

The Heart of Gunsmoke BBQ

Where Passion Meets Precision

At Gunsmoke BBQ, the secret to our mouthwatering flavors isn’t just the quality of our ingredients—it’s the dedication to the craft of smoking meat. Proudly housing the largest smoker in the U.S., we’ve turned the art of BBQ into a science, blending patience, precision, and tradition to create unforgettable meals. Whether you’re craving juicy chicken or tender brisket, every dish at Gunsmoke BBQ starts in the smoker and ends with a burst of rich, smoky flavor that only slow cooking can achieve.
With our large smoker, we can serve  up to 128 chickens per hour or 1,000 chickens a day!

It’s all about the smoke

But it’s not just the numbers that set us apart; it’s the care we take in preparing every bite. Smoking meat is no simple task—it’s a labor of love that requires time and attention to detail.
Take our brisket for example. Every cut is trimmed, seasoned to perfection, and smoked for an incredible 18 hours, allowing the meat to reach that melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that BBQ lovers crave.
If you’re after something truly special, our pastrami is worth the wait. It starts with an 11-day brining process, followed by a full day to de-brine and another 24 hours of air chilling. Then, we season it and smoke it for 18 hours. The result is a pastrami that takes 15 days to prepare, but it’s undeniably worth every minute.
Our pork butt? That’s another favorite, spending 20 hours in the smoker until it’s fall-apart tender, with rich, smoky flavors that sink deep into the meat.
Quality Food

Crafted with Passion, Smoked to Perfection

Super Taste

Every bite is an explosion of rich, smoky flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

Friendly Service

Our friendly, down-to-earth service makes you feel right at home with every visit.

Cooked to perfection!

Every meal is made with passion, packed with flavor, and leaves you wanting more.

And while our meats steal the spotlight, everything else at Gunsmoke BBQ gets just as much attention. From our creamy coleslaw to our tangy potato salad and our unique sauces, every side and condiment is handmade in-house. We believe that every detail counts, and that’s why our customers keep coming back for more.
At Gunsmoke BBQ, it’s all about passion, flavor, and making every visit feel like a BBQ celebration with family. So next time you’re in Santa Paula, follow the irresistible smell of smoked goodness and find yourself at our table. We’re ready to serve you the best BBQ you’ve ever tasted!

House Specialties

Pork belly eggs benedict

$21.00

Chicken schnitzel mole & Gunsmoke salsa

$23.00

Chimichuri tri tip and huevos

$22.00

Fettuccine tri tip garlic chow mein with broccolini and crispy basmati rice

$25.00

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Really great food! Pork belly tacos, mushroom sandwich, burger and fries were delicious. This place knows flavor! We enjoyed the house made sauces. The tunes, decor and cool air were very refreshing!
Already looking forward to our next visit.

Gretchen Greenwood
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Great food and fun decor. The house-made pastrami was delicious – the sandwich was so big I had it for lunch the next day too!

Melyssa Fratkin
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The food is worth the drive people! Tons of sauces, tender meats, plenty of fixings! I’ve eaten at BBQ restaurants all across America and this place in Santa Paula, CA competes with them all.

Hector Salcedo
 
 
 
 
 
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