Glenwood Smokehouse

This place is amazing it wasn't very busy although it should be the bartenders very knowledgeable about thier rotating beer selection, all thier meats are smoked the day of with oak except the tri tip which is the night before. I have to say the ribs, fell off the bone and were absolutely delicious no sauce needed, and the onion right are a must try the batter is amazing.

I took my baby daddy to eat here for Father's Day. We looked at other places but everything is busy, as usual on this type of day. However I'm I am glad that we came. I was skeptical about it because it's hard to find a decent barbecue place especially because they're usually pricey.. I did look at reviews and for the most part they are good reviews except for one person that stated that the portions are small. When we received our plates, I'll admit thwy LOOKED small. but they were very filling. As a matter of fact, we took plenty home!! We ordered two separate 2 meats_2 side platters and a fulll rack of baby back ribs. Everything was delicious! The ribs did look a heck of a lot better (no sides) than the platters, but like I said, the platters were very filling. I'm including pictures, but the ribs were missing some because we dug into them before I took the picture. Lol At the end of the day I think it was all great And the service was fantastic too. And the service was fantastic too.

An unexpected detour along the way to Raffi's Place, but a very welcome one! The coconut lime craft soda on tap was a Florida vacation in a glass, and the brisket nachos and smoked wings ticked every single box from the visual to flavor appeal. The price was also very reasonable, $10 for 8 wings and $14 for nachos that serve two. Glenwood Smokehouse has certainly earned a repeat customer in me, and the friends I bring along the way!

Glenwood Smokehouse offers a cozy atmosphere with friendly staff, but falls short in several key aspects. While the ambiance is inviting, the food quality leaves much to be desired, bordering on mediocre. The staff, though amicable, are unfortunately inattentive, which detracts from the overall dining experience. One of the most disappointing aspects is the value for money. The prices at Glenwood Smokehouse are outrageous considering the portion sizes. For instance, their "platter" offering, which includes two meats and two sides, comes at a hefty price of $31 and includes minuscule portions such as two 3-inch ribs and about 3-ounces tri-tip strips. After spending over $160 for a party of four, we left the restaurant feeling unsatisfied and hungry. Overall, while Glenwood Smokehouse may have potential, its lackluster food quality, inattentive staff, and poor value for money make it a regrettable dining choice.

Sunday night quick service fairly quiet. Had the lost n found craft beer very nice with the brisket that melted in my mouth! Highly recommended.

This is a new place on Brand Blvd. Its good. Place was empty. We arrived around 6pm. Where is everyone? The Que was good. Mostly sandwiches. Tri Tip, Pulled Pork and such. Only offered Baby backs for the ribs. Very meaty Ribs. Tried the Street Corn as a side. Would've been nice if they offered a Beef Rib. 51.00 for two plus tip.

Got the brisket (1 fatty and 1 lean), Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. Bbq sauce is sweet and tangy. The food was extremely good. This place is only 2 months old and they know what their doing! Def recommend if looking for some good bbq! Def would come back!

... 15 minutes online search for bbq near Glendale came across GLENWOOD didn't know it was just a few blocks away...the pictures below show the takeout that I got and how I devoured the leg in a matter of seconds, tangy sauce, good potato salad, mac&cheese gooey, baked beans nicely seasoned, good portions...I'm from Texas, always looking for some good Que..glad they are in Glendale! Yummy 😋

I went to Glenwood Smokehouse last night, and I had a mixed experience. The food was average and the service was good. The staff was welcoming and friendly. I ordered the hot wings, and they were too crispy (overcooked). I also asked for bleu cheese dressing for my wings, but they didn't have any. They offered ranch dressing. The potato salad was dry, and the baby back ribs were missing meat and a wee bit on the dry side. The service was good and the staff was friendly. The bartender was attentive and helpful, and he made sure I had everything we needed in a timely manner. Overall, I had an average experience at Glenwood Smokehouse. The food was okay, but it wasn't good BBQ. Recommendation: If you're looking for a place with good service and friendly staff, Glenwood Smokehouse is a good option. However, if you're looking for the best BBQ, you might want to try Maple Block where the service and food are both great!

My bf and I walked in on a Saturday at 12:30pm and were the first ones there (they open at 12 on weekends). The restaurant was dim with a modern American BBQ theme. They put on a pretty good indie/alternative playlist, and the music wasn't loud. Our server was friendly, fast, and proactive. The food kept us full for 8 hours even though we walked 10k steps that day! Next time we'll stick to one plate, lol. - Beef Rib ($43.80 - 20 oz). This item is only available on the weekend. I liked how the meat was pre-sliced and presented with the bone. It had a smoky bark and was fork-tender. Pickles and pickled onions offered a nice contrast to the fatty beef rib. The creamy horseradish was not overwhelming. Though this dish was on the expensive end, it was done well. - 1 Meat 1 Side Plate ($19 - 1/3 lb meat). We chose the brisket mix, which included lean and fatty cuts. While the portion looked small, it was filling. Once again, pickles and onions helped cut the fat. The smoky lean brisket had a small fat cap, but the meat was kind of hard. The fatty brisket tasted less smoky, but had a better fall-apart texture. We enjoyed the original BBQ sauce, which was tangy and sweet. I tasted a hint of fruit (apple?) in addition to the pepper and spices. We also got a side of the spicy BBQ sauce, which was more one-note with chipotle and straight spiciness/capsaicin. Our side of Mac n Cheese was good. The noodles were al dente and extremely cheesy.

I randomly ran into Glenwood while taking my mother somewhere in Glendale. I thought it would be a great place for me to check out some day and I made a note to come back. While looking up this establishment I learned that the owner of AJs TexMex is the same for Glenwood. Since I've been to AJs I knew I was in for some good grub. I came back the following weekend. Brought a friend and told him that I wanna order one of each meat and as many sides as we could. We were able to order a 3 meat 3 side plate (times two) and since it was the weekend I was able to add some beef ribs to our order. If you look at the menu we ordered all meats except for chicken strips. We didn't want to double up on the same meet but what was nice is the brisket has the option for fatty or not. So we went with that. Its hard to choose which one of the meats was my favorite but to pick out a few, it would be the beef rib, fatty brisket and chicken. There are other dishes on the menu that I would like to try. Can't wait to come back and check them out. I hear about a happy hour and it might just be calling me sometime soon. Parking: metered street, paid private lots VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

We are {were} regulars there... so disappointing. The service was so slow, even though we were the only customers there. Surprisingly, although there were long lines at every other restaurant around the corner at the Americana, for some reason Glenwood was completely empty. Once we got there, we sat at the bar. The mood was "cold" and dismissive. My brother and I had visited the Americana for Holiday Scenery and local appetizers and decided for some Glenwood Smokehouse to take home. The food was overcooked and cold. So disappointed with the service and food. This has happened before with local eateries where they start off strong and then lose it. No need for us to continue going.

Great food! Even half a slab of the baby back ribs were enough for two people! Definitely worth the price. Loved the look of the place pretty modern and and trendy and there's tons to do around it! Servers were very nice.

Closed I'm sad to see this place close. The food was really tasty and they made gray cocktails

I've come by twice now driving from Sherman Oaks and y'all have been closed each time. I went by what your hours on Yelp said. Disappointed. Now I notice the new hours only on weekends it seems. I'm not trying to be fooled a 3rd time. We may or may not try again. Your IG photos were really a good draw and we really wanted to try your food.

Came in on a weekend and it wasn't very crowded at all. There were plenty of tables available. They have a happy hour menu too. We ordered the half chicken, brisket, and baby back ribs with baked beans, cornbread, and coleslaw. The brisket was the best. Out of the three sides, I enjoyed the corn bread the most and the coleslaw the least (it was very salty with lots of dressing). If I go again, I would get the smoked briskets and cornbread.

Got in just in time for the hot wing happy hour- this was a steal. The ribs were not cooked the way we like it- was not falling off the bone so this was not satisfying. The burger was 4/5 Wings were good Loaded fries 5/5- can't go wrong here Mac and cheese was also good. Good spot for quick lunch and a drink

This place is right across the street from the Americana, so parking can be a challenge, but otherwise it's a very warm and comfortable place to eat with a full bar. The service is very friendly, but really slooooow (due to the kitchen, not the service staff, who are eager to please). The ribs and brisket are tasty, and will satisfy your BBQ cravings, but they aren't exceptional. The BBQ doesn't come close to Bludsos or Moos Craft. It's simply fine, about at the level of Gus' in Pasadena (and their new outpost at Porter Ranch). The Mac-n-cheese and corn bread are delish.

We showed up on Saturday at 6:30 pm for dinner. Staff is friendly but not attentive. The restaurant looks modern and clean. We ordered a few items from Happy hour menu. Staff recommended the bone in ribeye so we went with it. We also ordered baby back ribs, chicken and pulled pork, street tacos (HH) , onion rings, loaded nachos with pull pork (HH) and hot wings (HH). After orders were placed, staff came back to tell us that there was only enough pulled pork for the tacos and nachos so we could not have it as one of the meats on the platter. So we got tri-tip instead. Then staff left and back again - out of baby back ribs also. So we got brisket instead. Staff left and back again - how would you like your ribeye. Medium. Staff left and back again - sorry we ran out of ribeye and chicken. By now, the restaurant has no pulled pork, no chicken, no baby back rib and no ribeye. You would think the restaurant is packed since opening at noon.... (For so many meats to run out) There are only 5 tables of customers in this restaurant and many other restaurants near the Americana are packed. Food finally came. Wings, onion rings, mac and cheese, corn are hot. Tacos are warm. Tri-tip and brisket are cold. Flavor is decent, but not having meat being hot is just not acceptable at a BBQ place. We are very disappointed and will not return again.

Ordered again and took Ralphy's suggestion and tried the brisket nachos! Oommmggg the smokeyness of the brisket mixed in with the jalapeños and cheese sauce was total bomb.com! My hubby pretty much cleared the entire portion. Personally I think I'm team Brisket Loaded Fries hehe! We got the fatty brisket and the ribs again and seriously there's something about the fall off the bone ribs just keeps us coming back for more! The brisket was awesome, I just wish it was fattier haha!

Didn't know that this place existed, but it's right on the stretch of Brand by The Famous Bar and Buffalo Wild Wings. Parking isn't great but there's plenty of metered parking around as well as the 90 minute free parking structure about a block or so away over by the King Taco's. Came here for happy hour, and ordered a few red ales, as well as the fried pickles, a brisket slider, a pulled pork slider, a fried chicken slider, and 4 smoky wings. The waiter was great: friendly, personable, and eager to chat and make a good impression, which was appreciated. I like to try a bit of everything and also to get an idea of what might be the featured/special, which I would suppose at this place would be the bbq/brisket. Shortly after I ordered the brisket slider, I was apologetically informed that unfortunately, they were out of brisket, and we confusedly glanced at our watches as it was only 5:45 p.m., not even close to the end of the day. Some moments later the same waiter came out and said alas, though out of brisket, there would be enough for my slider, which I understood I should have been happy about, but I just imagined that it was just the old bits of brisket slopped together for a slider, and I was not mistaken. First food up was the fried pickles. I had had some in Canada and really enjoyed them and rarely see them on menus in the US so was excited to dry. Not only were the pickles way too sour and salty, but the seasoning was excessive on the breading and the overall effect was just overwhelmingly, wincingly, inedibly salty. It tasted like super sour pickles wrapped up in overly season Bbq chips, then deep fried with again way too much seasoning. We each tried one before pushing it away. The beef brisket was some mashed up old brisket and was dry and pretty flavorless. The chicken slider had too little chicken to its breading, and the breading seemed to have been in day old bottom-of-the-pan oil, too brown, too crispy, and vaguely burned tasting. The pulled pork slider was the best thing I ate, but it had the least amount of meat/protein, and a lot of slaw. It was good! but it was a good "sum of its parts", and I don't couldn't tell whether the pork itself was flavorful, but I enjoyed the different textures and flavors of it. I wasn't able to eat the smoky wings until the next day but they were a bit spicy for my liking. To be fair, I'm more of a fan of average joe buffalo flavor for wings, so this might be more specific to my own tastes than general to the public. I probably would not return.

Have been wanting to try this place for a long time. I was left overwhelmingly disappointed. The food itself was mediocre. For the quality and quantity they give, it's extremely overpriced. For starters we got the wings (not bad, nice Smokey flavor) - they don't look at all the way they are pictures in their Instagram page. The onion rings (best thing from the night), and deviled eggs (looked sad and was nothing special). We got the 3 meat and side platter - ribs, tri tip, and brisket. Not worth $50. Each meat had 3 pieces. The meat was served cold. The only thing that gave it any hint of flavor was adding the bbq sauce to it. The sides were extremely salty and nothing special. I may come back to try the sandwiches, but am hesitant. I had really high hopes for this place especially since everything looks so good in their Instagram page. The staff and onion rings made this a 2 and not a 1.

My boyfriend and I came to Glenwood to have date night with some good food and great drinks, about an hour out of our way. The service was excellent, which was a great sign. Our waiter was kind and attentive, so much so in fact, he regrettably let us know that the flight of multi colored drinks (pictured below) is in fact, not something in the menu, but actually doesn't exist. Whoever is in charge of marketing for their instagram page keeps posting pictures with these drinks (which is actually the reason we picked this place), yet they are not on the menu. This was upsetting, to say the least. Our waiter was apologetic and despite this, the food was pretty decent and the flight of beers we ended up getting instead was great. Overall the experience was worth a try, but the false advertising left a bitter taste in our mouths. It's suitable for a night out, but we probably won't be returning.

I loved this place! The ambiance was really cool, they had a really good playlist to match the vibe. I liked how the lightening was fairly dim too. I had the brisket sandwich and fries, which was pretty good. I will say, the brisket was a bit salty but overall the meal was pretty good & well portioned. The fries and onion rings were bomb! Especially with the side of bbq sauce. The staff was really friendly offering great service as well. I look forward to going back and trying the banana pudding next time.

To start off, I would like to say the Beef Ribs here were pretty darn good. They were tender, juicy, and flavorful. I also need to give a shoutout to the smoked wings. We ordered these on Happy Hour and they were so delicious. I love the sauce on these and the crunch they had. As for the mac and cheese, I'm ngl this was some of the blandest mac and cheese I've had in my life. It was not good and had no saving grace to it. I'm sad though because I always love mac when I eat BBQ. Besides that, the music playing in here is straight off my playlist. Super chill relaxing vibes. The place itself was not busy at all for a Sunday afternoon/evening. I would add that the service here is kind of ehh, nothing special. There is like two people running both the tables and the bar. They sat us down next to a table where they didn't come by to clean up for quite a long time. It was kind of gross sitting so close to a table for the first half of our time there that nobody was coming by to clean up. That takes away from the atmosphere and vibe.

This is a pretty good spot, I have been looking for a good BBQ spot in the area and this one is a winner. The service is great and the food is big portions and full of flavor. I'll definitely be back here for my bbq cravings.

Craving the best briskets in town? Look no more Glenwood on Brand is the place to go. Casual atmosphere and great for sports night with large screen TVs wall to wall. Order at the counter and the goods are delivered at your table or the bar. Definitely coming back for my brisket, corn fritters and ..... Love it: Corn fritters Deviled eggs w Yuzu Beef brisket BBQ pork ribs Tri tip White BBQ sauce w hint if horseradish Beans Collar greens Corn bread If you're a first timer order the 4 combo includes 4 meats and 4 sides. Super friendly staff, we are definitely returning.

I've been stalking the @glenwood_smokehouse Insta account for months now. Finally got a chance to make it out to Glendale and try their #brisket and #babybackribs. It was most definitely worth the trip! Excellent texture and smoke on the brisket. And the baby backs were tender and delicious! Side orders of street corn and cornbread were also bomb. Nothing disappointing here. Even the parking was easy and FREE! When does that happen in an LA hotspot (near the Americana)?? Like never! We are definitely coming back.

Great tasting BBQ (fatty brisket's the way to go; beef ribs on the weekends if you can get there before they sell out), stellar happy hour menu and amazing selection of local California based craft beers! Cool vibe inside with TV's and full bar; great find across from the Americana. The service was also amazing; the servers were very attentive and welcoming.

This is where my hubby wanted to spend his Birthday. It was our first time and this restaurant came up on his Instagram feed. The service was a little slow at the beginning, we had the appetizer onion rings which were delicious! We the 3 meat 3 sides tri tip, brisket and ribs, side steak fries, bbq beans and potatoes salad. Then for dessert we had the dulce de leche corn bread with ice cream, the bread needed to be warmed up. It was all pretty good over all! Definitely a must try if you like BBQ

We went back to eat here because the first time was amazing, but this time I don't know what was going on are server was incredibly rude and the food wasn't as good overrall. My food didn't come out the way I ordered it. We ordered happy hour items some items never came out, I asked for a sprite it never came. The host apologized and gave us a discount. But I truly am dissatisfied at the way things were being ran.

Been eyeing this for a while and finally had a long enough lunch break. Hadn't planned getting the devil eggs, but saw it on the menu and hadn't had them in so long. So ordered them along with a brisket sandwich and side of Mac n cheese. Since I was on a lunch break, just had water. The place is a cool spot, and when I went it only a few others in there and one worker. If I was more enept to be social inclined this would be a great after work drinks and food place. The bar is well stocked. My server brought out the water. A big bottle which you didn't have to keep asking for refills and the bottle itself was pretty cool. The eggs came and I they were a big portion. Filling was not lumpy and had a slight tang and heat to it. Not it bad way. The tang, probably from pickles or pickle juice hit first and then a little spice. I'd order again. The the sandwich came. Served on a plank with sides of pickled onions and pickles. It also had the mac n cheese and side of bbq. Like how they didn't douse the sandwich with sauce and you could add to your liking. The slaw was mildly spicy, surprisingly since horseradish is the white persons equivalent Wasabi and can be just as spicy. The Mac n cheese was ok. I was a bit full by the time I got to that. It was a was ok, but could tell made from scratch. I boxed it up and layered the rest of the bbq sauce in between and it served for a great break snack for the next day. I'll come back to try their other items.

Despite the company's efforts, their BBQ unfortunately falls short of expectations. The flavors lack depth, leaving the meat somewhat bland and the sauces fail to deliver that punchy, memorable taste. Despite their enthusiasm, the execution lacks finesse; the smokiness doesn't quite penetrate the meat, resulting in a somewhat lackluster BBQ experience. While some aspects show promise, the overall outcome lacks the rich, tantalizing essence expected from exceptional BBQ.

Pretty delicious ! It was perfectly portioned . The beer flights went perfect with my meal , also it was happy hour so I can't complain ! Will def come back soon . There wings were only $1 each so amazing

The set up of this place is pretty cool! Food came out at a fair time. Fries stayed hot till the finish! Service was great! I overall give this place a 7.2/10 The cuts were fair, I'd say they'd get cold fast so eat them quickly! Also their sauces seem to have a horse radish taste, which is good, but Faye warning to those that dislike it!! Will come back here!

Hurt to spend $120 with tip included. Ordered the brisket, tritip, baby back ribs and the beef ribs. Somehow the food got to us in 3 minutes which I thought was weird. The best part we're the sides of street corn cornbread and Mac n cheese. The meat themselves somehow were both tender and super dry which I couldn't wrap my head around. Everything tasted like it's was sitting there overnight. Service was decent. The ambiance was good. Don't recommend going there and won't be going back again.

Bland, flavorless, dry and cold. You're better off eating a TV dinner. If you're thinking of eating here, don't. In N Out is across the street.

Our 1st visit to Glenwood BBQ was on 3/24/22, food was really good. We had the 3 cheese nachos with brisket and let me tell You....they were delicious! Cocktails were really good and refreshing. Can't wait to be back for more.

Came here for the 1st time. Ordered pork ribs. Service was good. It was good but there is a certain taste to it which was probably mixed during the marination it's not just something I like not fond of the taste. And the sides were all extra charge.

Food was okay. Service was good. Meats were dry except for the fatty brisket. Dips for appetizers were better than the appetizers themselves.

My hubs wanted some smoky tasting barbecue and since we were in Glendale we turned to Yelp to see what was around. We found Glenwood Smokehouse and decided to give it a try. They opened about 10 months ago and just got their liquor license . I was a little confused because this place didn't fit the description of a "typical" barbecue place. The hubby ordered the Barbecue Beef Tibs which are only served on the weekends. It was a huge (approx 22 oz) rib. It was fall of the bone tender and the smoky flavor that my husband is forever searching for was there. Their meats are smoked in oak and this rib has been smoked for 12-14 hours. I tried a piece and I can say it was really good! I ordered the loaded fries which were really good and I love that the fries were steak fries! Definitely coming back and I gotta tell you...it's worth coming in to give it a try!

The service was great. The people there were super sweet and attentive. The fries were soggy. My friends chicken sandwich tasted weird and was burnt. Honestly expected much better from this place. My stomach felt sick after /: ... We walked in on a weekend and was pretty much empty but we still decided to give it a shot since we drove 30 minutes for it. It which was weird that it was empty but now it makes sense. 2/10. The only thing I really liked was the ranch they make and the cocktails. Disappointed :( . I will not be coming back.

The place was nice and clean. The staff was friendly and polite. I got the brisket sandwich with the street corn as a side. The street corn wasn't that great to be honest. It was a bit bland & the corn was more on the chewy side. The sandwhich was great. The sauce was nice and tangy. The meat was delicious and the bread complimented the brisket very well. I left feeling full and satisfied.

New spot alert!!! If you're looking for some good dry tip steak. They got you covered ! Great people , and service. I loved the corn bread!!! Ughhhh. And the street corn is a must!

Had a great time on Saturday with friends and family. Drinks and food were both delicious. A bit pricey but we did order quite a bit of adult drinks. Great place to watch a game and bring the family. Shout out to one of there amazing bartenders and staff, Vincent! He was super friendly made sure we were all taken care of. I'll def be back.

The food, the service, the everything is impeccable. My favorite item on the menu is the brisket as there is an option for a lean cut. No other smokehouse has ever had a lean option for the brisket. 10/10 reco. I come hear all the time.

If you're looking at reviews for a smokehouse, you probably want to eat some meat. This place is definitely one of the top contenders for pulled pork and brisket. For brisket, you get the option of choosing more lean or fatty meat, so you can get just what you want. The fried pickles have a wonderful breading. I'm not sure how they got it to stick to pickles so well, but I'll eat them until I figure it out. When I went, they still didn't yet have the license to serve drinks. Guess I have to go again!

Extremely slow service, cold food, tiny portions, not very tasty. I literally had to remind the server that we didn't get our drinks. Very disorganized, the best part was the beer.

My experience at this restaurant was dreadful. The baby back ribs tasted like a mix of carcass and feces. When I raised my concerns with the waiter, I was told that their meats were pre-smoked and that it should be fine to consume. This response left me questioning the overall quality and safety of their food. I won't be returning.

Oh man this place is a gem. I happened to stumble on it accidentally one day and boy am I glad I did. Food is delicious, staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable and the ambiance is great. I got one of everything and price was very affordable. Overall 10/10

SOLID BBQ PLACE IN LA! Solid, not got amazing .. cause i mean, let's face it, it's not Texas brisket .. but nonetheless, this spot can stand up to any bbq spot in LA County. We went during happy hour, and their specials alone are worth the visit. They have house beers on special and well cocktails. I would have liked to see one or two of their signature cocktails on the happy hour menu, but the options were still solid. If you're there for happy hour, you must try the smoked wings! They are so worth it at $1 a pop. They're large, smoked with light coating of sauce on the outside and come with a ranch, that I'm assuming is homemade cause it's think and sour-creamy in the best way possible. Also tried the onion rings and if you are an onion ring connoisseur, try these! They are fresh, not frozen, made from real onions, and CRUNCHY! So many onion rings fall flat but these ones are worth the stomach space! We also ordered a two meat platter with fatty brisket, baby backs, greens, and bbq beans. All of which were delicious. The bbq sauce comes on the side and the platter also came with pickled red onion, white onion, and pickles (sour, not sweet.) I'd come back to watch a game some time for sure. One note for management, which i realllly hope they read and consider: PLEASE INSTALL HOOKS AT YOUR BAR! :) This little detail is commonly overlooked but makes patronizing your spot soooo convenient for us with purses. Especially being near the mall, I would think plenty of people come in with shopping bags. Please please please. Let me know if you do it and I'll come back sooner than later haha. Cheers!

So a couple things. First. Barbecue is hard. Barbecue at scale is harder. Even more so in California where the air quality laws and other business restrictions cramp operations in ways that aren't present in Texas, Kansas City, and other 'cue hotspots. I keep that in mind as I hit up spots here on the west coast. Second. I'm a Texan. Not born there but my time there left an imprint. I also lived in KC for a couple summers. I know barbecue. Even run a smoker myself with some success. My standards for BBQ are probably higher than most. The food at Glenwood was unfortunately subpar. Some of the weakest BBQ I've had since moving to LA. Maybe it's opening quirks. Maybe it was an off day or training issues. Regardless, the large mass of unrendered fat never should have made it on a plate, much less as 1/3 of my brisket serving. The brisket was also under seasoned and cut way too thick; nearly an inch across. The pulled pork was heavily dressed, seemingly in the house sauce and vinegar. Unfortunately that took away all texture from the pork, leaving it mushy and the flavor masked. The sides were mainly as poor, the Mac and cheese being the high point of meal but not exactly remarkable. The street corn was barely dressed, soggy and flavorless...I'd be surprised if the corn did not emanate from a frozen bag. And most surprisingly, the pickled onions tasted of menthol, as if mint was used in place of cilantro or dill. As unenjoyable as the food was, the service was good...friendly, available and pleasant. Food came out quickly. It's also the only thing that kept me from leaving one star. All in all, it's another miss in a long list of SoCal BBQ misses. I hope it can rebound and prove me wrong but I'm thus far skeptical.

As a Kansas City native and former GM of SLAPS BBQ (voted best in KC), I've had the chance to be around amazing BBQ. So far, Glenwood is the best Q I've had in LA. The portions are generous. My wife's pulled pork was delicious. My brisket sandwich, to my surprise and delight, was what we call 'burnt ends' back home. Far from being 'burnt' these are considered the choice option in KC and are usually only offered as a menu special. My personal test for bbq is whether or not I feel I need sauce. I did NOT. The sauce was on the side and was good. However, my recommendation is that you try the Q without it. The meat had a lovely smoke to it, a nice bark, and was full of flavor. I will be back!

Couldn't find a place for date night ans went here last minute resulted in the best unforgettable experience! Amazing BBQ, drinks are strong and great!

Where do I begin on a Saturday early evening we went to venture out to try a BBQ in Glendale. Inside the restaurant was nice , but pretty empty. I saw the rating on yelp and had almost 5 stars was pretty impressive to me. We ordered fried pickles and devil eggs which were pretty good. It was happy hour and got a great price. For our entrees I ordered the brisket with a side of Mac n cheese. The brisket was overly salty it overpowered the bbq which I did not eat the sandwich at all after taking one bite. The Mac n cheese was terrible it tasted like it had a bunch of flour in it not a fan at all. It wasn't cream and very starchy. My husband ordered the tortillas sand which with the cornbread, let me begin to tell you the sandwich was again overly salty with way too much horseradish on it. We love horseradish, however, the sandwiches were overloaded. He said the corn bread was not big deal as well. I also ordered the potato salad which was good. The gripe I also have about this place is while we were eating the waitress ask to take our plates always while we were still eating off of it. I felt they did t want us there and felt uncomfortable. We did too because we have class. In conjunction, we felt they were pushing us out. All though the waiting who sat us was nice. I don't think we can ever go back again. No pics for this one sorry.

Glendale is actually a great foodie town, even if it doesn't have that rep (yet). But one thing we were lacking was Texas style BBQ. But no longer! Glenwood Smokehouse has just opened so I had to check it out. Outdoor seating on Brand Blvd is available and it's right across from the Americana. To me, brisket is always the test of good BBQ and theirs did not disappoint. $18 got a plate of brisket with a side of mac n cheese and a drink. Lovely tender, smoky brisket, and the macaroni and cheese with its breadcrumb topping was creamy and rich. The plate also included some marinated sliced onions and sliced pickles that went great with the rich brisket and spicy sweet bbq sauce. Can't wait to try more items from their menu!

We absolutely love this place! Great food and drinks. The fried pickles are the best I have ever had. Everything on the menu is fresh and quality. So happy this place is in my neighborhood.