Clifton's Gourmet BBQ

Pasadena, CA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Pasadena
#17
of 535 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Clifton's Gourmet BBQ, 33 N Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone
(626) 795-1005
Website
cliftonsgourmetbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Clifton's Gourmet BBQ is a restaurant located in Pasadena, CA. It is one of 535 restaurants listed in Pasadena. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Pasadena city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #17 of 535 restaurants in Pasadena. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Clifton's Gourmet BBQ

Pasadena Gem for Southern Smoked BBQ Cooked Slow and Low.

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM
Saturday11 AM–7 PM
Sunday12 PM–4 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
Thursday10 AM–5 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ellerie Autumn · Sep 2025

The best BBQ! The sauce is smokey yet perfectly sweet. I had their ribs, mac n cheese, and collard greens. Definitely the best meal I’ve had in a long time. For sure the best bbq in Pasadena and will be back. Their peach cobbler is amazing as well 10/10

★★★★★ 5.0 Nicole Baker · Feb 2026

The desserts are delicious 😋. I enjoyed the BBQ plate and the fixings however I wasn't blown away but I'd recommend this place overall. I had the peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and a pecan pie they're petite size so don't judge! All of them smack.

★★★★★ 5.0 Giuseppe Din · Nov 2025

Miss Gloria is wonderful and her staff is amazing! Some of the best brisket I’ve ever had, very tender and flavorful. Potato salad and Mac n cheese were very delicious as well. Miss Gloria is a sweetheart of a person; I had the pleasure of conversing with her about life and family, while my food was being prepared. Her golden tips on a happy marriage (just got married last year) will stay with me forever. I will be back on future trips to Pasadena! Congratulations on 62 years of marriage!

★★★★★ 5.0 Natalie · Jun 2025

I want to start off by saying, I had such a warm welcome by Miss Gloria! I felt right at home and she was so sweet. I ordered a peach cobbler and mixed berry pie to take to my aunt’s house. The pies were fresh and tasted so good! They have a great food menu as well that I’m excited to try the next time I come back! I’ve heard great things about everything they have so can’t wait until the next time.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jacy Stewart · Sep 2025

I am glad that I followed my hungry stomach while in Pasadena after attending a r&b concert at Paseo the night before. I did a google search and found this quaint restaurant that served bbq,cobblers and gumbo. My choice was the gumbo and brought it home, heated it up and taste smacking began. Dark flavorful texture with plenty of spice and healthy portions of chicken,shrimp,crab and sausage. The cute couple were sweet and engaging. All that was missing was a rocking chair and a glass of lemonade. I will make the trip over and over again to enjoy their food from the LAX area. Peace and hairgrease J

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Catering ✓ Dessert ✓ Casual ✓ Credit Cards ✓ Debit Cards

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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