Maple Block Barbecue

4.4

214 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

Maple Block Meat Co. is a tribute to the craftsmanship of butchering, smoking and grilling meat, paying respect to the deep-rooted traditions of American barbecue. Located on Sepulveda Blvd between Venice and Washington Place in Culver City, Maple Block Meat Co. specializes in authentic, wood-smoked meats prepared with the classic technique of smoking with whole peach wood and incorporating a variety of subtle flavor profiles that we love. Guests can expect a familial casual atmosphere, friendly attentive service, seasonal menu based on the traditions of American barbecue and a bar featuring craft beers, interesting wines and handmade sodas.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Southern
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(310) 313-6328
Website
http://www.mapleblockmeat.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rodolfo Suazo
Catering
We can host a variety of catered events from small to large, backyard to business. We have a mobile smoker that can be rented to give the extra touch of authenticity and flavor for your event. Please contact catering@mapleblockmeat.com for more details.
Private party facilities
Private events can be accommodated. Please contact catering@mapleblockmeat.com

Location
3973 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230
Neighborhood
Culver City
Cross street
Sepulveda Blvd and Washington Place
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Barbecue
Westside
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maple Block Barbecue offers "some of the best BBQ in California" with a standout brisket and cornbread. Guests rave about the "amazing happy hour" and "fantastic steak and martini nights." While service is generally attentive, there have been occasional lapses. The outdoor patio provides a charming dining experience.

214 Reviews

C
Chris
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maple Block is the best - really great Texas-style barbecue (i.e., beef, not pork -- Texas, Oklahoma and the Santa Maria region of CA concentrate on beef barbecue, whereas the rest of the south concentrates on port). They have nightly specials (try to rotisserie chicken) and theme nights - e.g. "Steak and Martini Night" which is what we went to on Friday. The staff is really friendly and the food is delicious!! Full bar, and very creative cocktails.
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Lucas
VIP
San Antonio
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was okay, there’s definitely better places around LA area. If you’ve ever had Texas BBQ, you’ll want to avoid this place, you’ll leave very disappointed. The sausage was fatty, the brisket was dry, the ribs were tough and the beans were soupy and flavorless. The chicken was good, the potato salad and the Mac and cheese were really good but the Jalapeño cornbread was amazing, best thing they serve. Overall it’s a pass unless you don’t have another option.
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Jan
VIP
Las Vegas
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Luke was great - really helpful - his suggestions were right on. Went "the extra mile" with us,
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Mel
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Meat dishes were very flavorful but the “lean” instructions were problematic. Some of the slices were lean but others were fatty. We asked them to try again but received pushback from the kitchen. “This IS lean.” We complained to the wait staff with much better results. Sides were good to outstanding. Service friendly and helpful but we had to ask multiple times for extra napkins and never got salt, which would have helped one of the vegetable dishes. We were able to get a small portion of BBQ sauce although it seemed (without being obvious) as though they took it as a bit of an insult. Maybe the salt as well. I get that but the customer is always right, eh?
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Jim
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best barbecue places we have been to. Had a party of 6 and got the "Feast" which was a variety of their offerings ( highly recommend it) . The whole party thought it was great along with the service
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William
VIP
San Diego
11 reviews
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Did not honor our reservation. We called and were told our 3PM reservation was good and to ignore the posted hours on google. Management changed our reservation without asking us in advance to 5PM.
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Takehiko
Los Angeles
64 reviews
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another great Steak and Martini night. The steaks were delicious - cooked perfectly. Love their chicken wings - one of the best and the service was friendly and great as always.
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daksh
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
delicious food. as always. just comes out too fast. wish they would course it out and allow people to enjoy their drink for a moment. too much food in your face too fast.
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Charles
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time diner with the folks from out of town. Best bbq in Los Angeles. Brisket fries were to die for. Highly recommend.
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Fatima
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and great service. Brisket was my favorite.
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FAQs

Maple Block Barbecue offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Postmates. Maple Block Barbecue also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 313-6328.

Maple Block Barbecue is rated 4.4 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3973 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230

Additional information

Cross street
Sepulveda Blvd and Washington Place
Neighborhood
Culver City
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rodolfo Suazo
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mapleblockmeat.com/
Phone number
(310) 313-6328
Catering
We can host a variety of catered events from small to large, backyard to business. We have a mobile smoker that can be rented to give the extra touch of authenticity and flavor for your event. Please contact catering@mapleblockmeat.com for more details.
Private party facilities
Private events can be accommodated. Please contact catering@mapleblockmeat.com

Maple Block Barbecue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Meats

Beef Brisket

Sliced Brisket

Menu

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Maple Block Barbecue offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Maple Block Barbecue restaurant rated?

Is Maple Block Barbecue currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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