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Johnny Rebs' Southern Roadhouse

2940 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869-3704
(714) 633-3369
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Ranked #13 of 234 restaurants in Orange
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 20 AUD
Cuisines: Barbecue, American
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Irvine, California
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Went for family occasion, great food, great service, great variety. No complaints, highly recommend. More

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Upland, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This is not my favorite location but we decided to go while we were in town. The one in Long Beach has a lot more character. The service was a little slow but the food was great. Fried green tomatoes are very good! More

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Orange, California, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Outstanding BBQ ,Order the friend Pickles!! The Seasonal pumpkin ale they get in for the fall is Delicious! More

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Anaheim, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

THE Best Rib joint in the OC. Also the chicken fried steak is the best in the area. The greens are made perfectly. This place is a gem in the heart of Orange County. More

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Southern California
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

The BBQ food is very good as well as the sides. The atmosphere is fun too. More

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North Orange County CA
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Sawdust on the floor, checkered table clothes with Southern type table decorations. I love the pulled pork, sweet potato fries, great biscuits, fried okra, hushpuppies, black eyed peas, iced tea is just average but you do get free refills. The dessert choices range from peach cobbler, key lime pie, Pecan pie, normally a choice of apples either pie or cobbler... More

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Los Angeles
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

My wife and I needed somewhere to grab bite before a wedding and liked the outside decor of Johnny Rebs. We were greeted immediately upon entering by a man who I believed was the owner. He was on top of everything from seating to take out orders. Our waiter was very nice. I had a tri-tip sandwich and my wife... More

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Tulare, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

Wanting to try something different, I stumbled upon JR's and decided to give it a try. Upon exiting my car, the adjective "Disney-Like" immediately sprang to mind. At a first glance, JR's appears to be a southern style roadside BBQ house, the incongruity of being located in relatively upscale East Orange notwithstanding. Sizing the place up was fast and easy;... More

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Monmouth, OR
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2011

If you're looking for some genuine Southern style food, this is the place to eat. The fried okra and catfish reminded me of my grandma's cooking (she was from Oklahoma) and the pulled pork was excellent as too. Be sure to leave room for dessert - the peach cobbler was very tasty. If you do go, make sure you order... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2009

This is a very good BBQ place! Love their menu, portions and prices! More

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