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Welcome to Buster’s Southern BBQ

Buster's Southern BBQ offers a rustic dining experience with a focus on traditional BBQ favorites. Customers rave about the juicy and flavorful meats, including TriTip, pork ribs, and hot links. The sides like baked beans and macaroni salad are praised for their deliciousness, although some felt the potato salad was a bit dry. The atmosphere is casual and laid-back, perfect for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner. With a variety of payment options, including cryptocurrency, and a commitment to sustainability with compostable containers, Buster's Southern BBQ is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts seeking authentic flavors in a welcoming environment.

LOCATIONS
  • Buster’s Southern BBQ
    1207 Foothill Blvd Calistoga, CA 94515
    1207 Foothill Blvd Calistoga, CA 94515 Hotline: (707) 942-5605

Welcome to Buster’s Southern BBQ, where the essence of Southern comfort food takes center stage in Calistoga, CA. Located at 1207 Foothill Blvd, this rustic eatery embodies the heartwarming tradition of barbecue, offering a menu that showcases classic Southern flavors. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Buster’s is a must-visit for anyone in search of delicious, smoky goodness.

As you walk in, the inviting atmosphere envelops you like a warm hug. The seating arrangement features rustic picnic tables both inside and outside, perfect for gathering with friends or family. The easy-to-navigate menu is a delightful mix of time-honored BBQ staples, from tri-tip and pulled pork sandwiches to comforting sides like baked beans and potato salad. For those impressive appetites, combos are the way to go, allowing you to sample various mouthwatering meats.

Let’s dive into the star of the show: the barbecue. The pork ribs have received rave reviews for their tender, fall-off-the-bone texture, highlighted with a rich, smoky flavor acquired through careful cooking. Diners have praised the flavorful BBQ sauce, which leans more on the tangy side rather than sweet, providing a unique profile that resonates with the senses. The tri-tip, often described as perfectly grilled and juicy, is a delight in itself. While it may sometimes lack that signature smoke, it remains tender and a great addition to any sandwich.

Buster's offers a variety of sides to accompany your main dish. The baked beans complement the meats splendidly, bringing a comforting sweetness to each bite. However, some have noted that the potato salad could use a touch more creaminess. A personal favorite among many is the coleslaw, often mentioned as a sweet palate cleanser that pairs beautifully with the BBQ.

The service reflects the friendly and welcoming spirit of Southern hospitality. Staff members are known for their efficient service, ensuring that your meal is served promptly, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere without long waits. For the adventurous, Buster's occasionally hosts open mic nights, adding a lively musical backdrop to your dining experience.

Ultimately, Buster’s Southern BBQ stands out for its solid offerings and authenticity. Whether you're a barbecue aficionado or just someone craving a hearty meal, you can expect a fulfilling experience. With inviting flavors and a down-to-earth vibe, this hidden gem on Foothill Blvd captures the essence of Southern barbecue. Be sure to treat yourself to a flavorful adventure the next time you’re in Calistoga!

START YOUR REVIEW OF Buster’s Southern BBQ
Stan M.
Stan M.

Always on the hunt for good barbecue, I tend to order a combo to try different meats. Today, I stayed the course with tri-tip and pork ribs, paired with homemade potato salad and baked beans. The meal also included half a grilled French bread roll, which was soft and delicious. * Sides: The baked beans were flavorful and satisfying, but the potato salad was a bit dry. A touch more mayo would have done the trick. * Barbecue: The ribs weren't fall-off-the-bone but were cooked well, with a noticeable smoky flavor. However, the top part was overdone and crispy, though still edible. Their BBQ sauce isn't on the sweet side but more tangy - I opted for the mild version. The tri-tip was grilled perfectly--tender and juicy--but lacked any smoke flavor or the iconic smoke ring. While it was enjoyable as is, a bit of smoke would have elevated the flavor. That said, it would make a fantastic sandwich with their BBQ sauce. * Service and Atmosphere: Service was quick, and the staff behind the counter were friendly. They offer a covered seating area with 18 tables, providing a nice spot to enjoy the food. Final Thoughts Overall, it's solid barbecue, and I'm glad I finally got the chance to try it.

Chris S.
Chris S.

This reminds me of back home in the mountains of Virginia. This is rustic but good. This order at the counter and take it to go or eat in the rustic table area. If you're looking for fancy and table service go some where else. I got the Tri Tip sandwich and bake beans mild for lunch. It was on a fresh grilled half grilled loaf of bread with h mild BBQ sauce. Great BBQ!!! My partner had the pulled pork with coleslaw. The pulled pork great coleslaw was good as a Sweet Pallet cleanser for the BBQ.

Steve M.
Steve M.

First timers to Buster's. So We came for a late lunch on Saturday and immediately noticed a lot of customers making their way to Buster's so that was encouraging. The atmosphere is picnic tables outside and tables inside. Pretty much find a spot and eat . From the start menu is easy to read and has all your classic BBQ items. I ordered the 4 piece pork rib dinner which comes with buttered bread and 2 sides I chose 3 bean salad and baked beans. My wife ordered a Combo plate with Tri-tip, Chicken and hot links. Chili beans and Cole slaw. You have an option of spicy or regular BBQ sauce we both chose spicy. Ribs were fall off the bone good. Tri-tip was tender and perfect. Chicken was a bit dry but nothing a little BBQ sauce couldn't cure. Hot links were "Hot links". I didn't prefer the BBQ sauce wish I got the regular. But everyone is picky about their BBQ sauce. The sides were ok. Cole slaw 4 stars (sweet) not mayonnaise's. Baked beans 3 Chili beans 3 Three bean salad 5 Service was fast and efficient!!!!!. I gave busters 4 stars not 5 because in my opinion it's not BBQ you're gonna write home about. But it's very solid for sure. And I recommend you give them a try you're not going to be disappointed...

Emily F.
Emily F.

Came for an early dinner. It was not busy and ordered right away. Food was also ready very quickly. We sat outside and fine but lots of flies. We didn't go inside but there was seating. We got tri tip and pork rib plates. Tri tip was delicious and enjoyed the sauce. The pork ribs were good but a bit more tough and gristle. Baked beans were tasty and could get mild or hot. Potato salad and Cole slaw were good as well. Sweet potato pie was eh and wouldn't get it again.

Cassandra C.
Cassandra C.

Macaroni salad was very good. Scenery felt like summer camp and in the chow hall. Musical stage was adorable and I would love to get a tune going. The amount of pork ribs served was good. Not dry especially with the bbq sauce which could have used some sugar. I got to sample the meat before ordering which was very nice. The server was kind and the place was clean. Open mic took forever as many had multiple songs. It was cute for a small town on a Tuesday night. They were like a family of musicians jamming out.

Ruth S.
Ruth S.

09/15/24 Sunday. After our first wine tasting at Sterling Vineyard...my family and I were craving for some protein. This place is all about the BBQ. Choose your BBQ combo item and your sides. Service is really quick. My sis and I shared a 3 bbq combo of pulled pork, tri tip , and beef ribs (2 pcs) and 2 sides of potato salad and Cole slaw. Also it comes with toasted bread . It was good but the tri tip was a little dry. Will we come back. Most definitely. It satisfied our hunger. There our benches outside or you can go inside to eat. Place is pretty clean. Happy eats!!

Betty B.
Betty B.

Even better than I remember! When we were driving by to go hiking I couldn't resist the smell. We got the 3 meats combo with the 2 sides and a Busters lemonade. If there weren't so many people around I probably would've licked my plate clean. Indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the meats cooking . And don't get me started on the BBQ sauce.

Sid D.
Sid D.

Great BBQ place! We were on our way to Santa Rosa airport and this place was packed and super lively. We got combo of pork ribs, beef ribs, and tri-tip. All meats were absolutely delicious. They were smoked to its right temperature and all meats were juicy. We tried their spicy bbq sauce land that was really spicy. Just FYI. Overall great place to have beers and bbq - You won't go wrong!