The wings were absolutely delicious. My kids love them. But the brisket was whatever.

I came down with a massive craving for BBQ while I was hanging out at Concourse Bowling and I yelped for an emergency prescription of BBQ ribs. The closest place was Blake's Place and I immediately phoned in my order and drove way over the speed limit to get here. I know I was in a rush to satiate my craving, because I didn't even take a picture of the food! It did hit the spot and I think I ordered a full rack which meant I had BBQ for the next 5 meals. The ribs were not fall off the bone and were a little tough, but I was coming at an off peak time. I will give them another try when I'm back up in this area. The BBQ was tangy. They also have seating with a typical down home BBQ-esque ambiance. Parking is shared with an industrial/flex strip center and it looks like Blake also operates a catering business out of the adjacent business.

This place is a hidden gem, located in the middle of a business center, that can be easily missed if you don't pay attention, as this place is not too big and located at the corner. No reservation is necessary. You order first and the food will deliver to you at your table when it's ready. Everything is cooked well, when it comes to sausages, ribs, chicken and tri-tips. It's savory and not dry. It's affordable and has generous portions, that can be easily shared or devoured all by yourself. Of course, there are other delicious items (like sandwiches) on the menu, and when it's your birthday , they will give you a free dessert too! They have excellent service, constantly popping in to see if everything is okay and never will you need to hunt them down. Parking is not an issue for us, there were plenty of parking spaces.

If my friend hadn't told me about this place, I never would've found it--it's definitely one of those hidden gems. I've been coming here regularly for the past two years, and now that I'm writing reviews, it's about time I give this place the recognition it deserves. Let me tell you about the Li'l Beast--what a sandwich! Slow Smoked Pulled Pork, Pulled BBQ Chicken, Chopped Beef Brisket, Cole Slaw, Pickle, Sliced Red Onion, and Blake's BBQ sauce, all served on a fresh-baked bun. This thing is a feast, and every bite is heaven. The meat is perfectly tender, juicy, and flavorful, and the coleslaw and pickles add the perfect crunch and tang. But what truly takes it over the top is their homemade BBQ sauce--it's rich, smoky, and downright addictive. I can't get enough of it! I'm definitely a creature of habit, but next time, I'm thinking of breaking tradition and trying something new. I don't know what that'll be yet, but I'll be back soon to figure it out!

I posted on fb asking for recommendations for the best barbecue in Orange County. Blake's was everyone's favorite. I went to get a gift card for my son in law who is from Texas and could not find a place that had great barbecue. Let me tell you, he not only found his new favorite place but he is hooked! For me the experience was phenomenal! I was greeted by friendly staff who gave suggestions based on what we like. My husband and I had THE BEST MEAL! I ordered the Chopped Beef Brisket Pile with Mac & Cheese for him and for me, the Baby Back Ribs with Coleslaw, Fries and Beans. We shared our delicious buffet that was so flavorful and tasty. Blake's by far surpasses all other places we have tried! The added bonus is they have gift cards available so you can share this delectable experience with others. Do yourself a favor and give Blake's a try. You will be glad you did.

Good spot in a barbecue desert. I've passed by this place for years. A million years ago, a friend of mine told me Blake's was garbage, and since he's a chef, I never popped in. I went once a long time ago and vaguely remember that it was passable barbecue, but nothing to write home about. I'm not a barbecue connoisseur, but I don't pay for barbecue unless it's good. Years passed and I ended up moving pretty close to Blake's, so I decided to try it again. My renewed opinion is that it's a solid barbecue place and somewhat affordable- don't expect the best BBQ of your existence and you won't be disappointed. I'm not going to lie, there is another place that I prefer, but it's more expensive and has bad parking, so most of the time, I'd rather hit Blake's. Easy and reliable. After coming here a bunch of times, our order is: Southwest salad with tri tip instead of chicken and a piece of garlic bread - this salad is my favorite. I do wish they served the meat on the salad warm, but I understand many restaurants don't do that to avoid wilting. Brisket sandwich Peach cobbler - it's not the best but still good! Warm it up and add ice cream if you have it at home One time, we shelled out a bit to taste all of their barbecue options, and the ribs, burnt ends, and brisket did not disappoint! We don't often order the straight barbecue because it's more expensive than getting an entree, but I definitely recommend you get it if you can. I ordered the lil beast sandwich once and that was also good, although I didn't expect for it to be all shredded meat. I'd prefer straight smoked meat or the brisket sandwich. Their bbq sauces are also very good. The spicy one is my favorite. Would recommend if you need a quick fix!

Ok! So Gene reached out to me directly after my last visit/review and let me know they were having a chefs meeting etc. To be clear, it wasn't bad before...just wasn't great. This time when I came in everything was awesome. The brisket tacos were something different that I wasn't expecting to get but they were good. The ribs and brisket to-go was all cooked great as well. I'll be back when I'm in town. The restaurant does have a nice bbq joint vibe to it as well. Good times

Plenty of parking and seating in a business center area. You order up front at the register and they bring the food to you. When my group went, there was a lot of seating, but when ordering a lot of items on the menu had wait times or are out (early lunch hour). I suppose there were a lot of to-go orders or catering service since I saw a lot of trays ready for pickup. Service is amazing and friendly. Make sure to check-in on Yelp to get a wonderful cookie of your choice. I ordered the Tasha's trio to get a sample of some of their meats that my group did not order. My dish is enough for three meals. Baby back ribs are a little on the dry side if you do not add sauce. Their sauce is flavorful! Cool decor of baseball things and some pictures of whom I assume is the owner. Large televisions for viewing sports.

2.17.24 Happiest 28th Anniversary Blake's place! Came here for Blake's 1996 throwback pricing for bbq ribs special. $ 9.95 half a rack & $ 12.95 for a full rack While supplies last. I called right when they open @ 11 a.m. Was able to make a phone order for the special offer. Heard there was a line out the door already when opened. It was a 45 min wait for the ribs. When i arrived, it was a full house inside. During lunch time. Believed i missed the lunch rush. Went to cashier, paid for my order and got my order within minutes. What we had ~ Full rack of bbq ribs. Was so tender and juicy. The ribs are so yum. ~ Blake bbq beans are full with bacon bits. Thick and yummy, I'm not a fan of baked beans. Gave it a try n it was yummy. ~ coleslaw is traditional cole slaw was good and creamy. ~ Garlic toast was good and not hard. Perfectly seasoned w garlic. Blake's has their own bbq sauce. Definitely recommended to grab a regular bottle and the spicy one. Finger lickin good for all of your BBQ's. It's a really cute bbq restaurant. Red & white table clothes covering the table. Parking may be a bit hard to find since it's in a business plaza and can be a bit hard to find. ~ TIP Ck in on Yelp to receive a free cookie of your choice!