Reserve your
holiday ham
Smoked with a mustard molasses glaze
Available to pick up Dec 14th-24th
Hours
Every day
7 am
‘til
9 pm
or sold out
Closed Thanksgiving
& Christmas
Address
8059
Aptos St.
Aptos, CA
95003
Community Table
For families affected by SNAP/CalFresh disruptions
We’re here to lend a hand – because supporting our community has always been at the heart of what we do, all year long. Aptos St. BBQ is providing free meals for children of families impacted by the shutdown. No questions asked, no strings attached. Stop by the restaurant to learn more and place your order.
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A turkey feast for $55, Every Day
Our Turkey Family Pack feeds 5–6 hungry folks and comes loaded with 2.5 pounds of smoked turkey breast, 3 pints of sides, and a loaf of garlic bread. It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table without all the work. Just $55, smoked fresh and ready when you are.
*Please pre-order
A Salute to Our Veterans
This Veterans Day, we’re saying thank you the best way we know how — with BBQ. On Tuesday, November 11, all veterans and active-duty military receive 50% off any meal as a small token of our gratitude for your service. You’ve served our country with pride, and now it’s our turn to serve you.
*Excludes catering, family packs, a la carte items
Less Cooking, More eating
That’s the spirit.
Built to feed a crowd, with your choice of slow-smoked meats, sides, and plenty of garlic bread to go around.
Yuletide Bundle, Feeds 8-10 $240
Choice of 3 meats, 3 sides (2 pints each), and 2 loaves of garlic breadJolly Feast, Feeds 12-15 $355
Choice of 3 meats, 3 sides (3 pints each), and 3 loaves of garlic breadOr, let our team come to you with staffed buffet option, starting at $35/person
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Smoked Holiday Hams
Reserve yours today
Sweet, savory, and glazed to perfection with our mustard molasses glaze, this bone-in half ham is what holiday dinners were made for. Each one averages about 8 pounds, big enough to feed the family and still have leftovers for a midnight sandwich.
Available to reserve for pick up between December 14th–24th.
We only make a limited number each year, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. Reserve yours today by giving us a call.
Smoked turkey
We’ll soon be serving up smoked turkey breast every day—here ‘til Thanksgiving only. Get it by the pound, as a meal, or in our new sandwich piled with provolone, onions, and garlic herb aioli. Limited time, big flavor.
Coming September 9th
FUNDRAISING WITH BBQ
Throughout the year we partner with local schools, clubs, youth sports teams, and PTAs to help give back to our community. Fundraisers are easy to set up, fun to attend, and stocked with delicious BBQ for everyone to enjoy.
Smoked Thanksgiving Turkeys – SOLD OUT!
As of October 8th, our honey-brined, slow-smoked Thanksgiving turkeys are officially sold out! We’re incredibly thankful for the overwhelming support and can’t wait to be a part of your holiday meals.
Each turkey is brined with care, smoked with love all day, and packaged carefully to take home. Thank you to everyone who reserved one this year — we’re honored to have a place at your table!
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Good Vibes and soulful blues
We’re more than just your go to spot for the best BBQ in Santa Cruz county. We’ve got live blues 7 nights a week and a seat at the table waiting for you. So come grab a beer, or a whole BBQ spread, and join us for some soulful blues and good times.
Introducing Real Smoked Rewards
Award winning BBQ with perks, what’s not to love? Surprise birthday gifts, first dibs on holiday preorders, smokin’ deals and so much more.
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It’s another great day to be together
When the beer is cold and the pits are hot, people tend to gather. That’s a truth as old as time, and one that’s near and dear to our hearts. Grab a friend, a beer, and a seat, and join us in celebrating the power of fire and time in the most authentic way possible.
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