Balboa Bar-B-Que Menu

Welcome to Balboa Bar-B-Que, a hidden gem located in the vibrant Newport Beach. This barbecue restaurant is truly a culinary delight, serving up an array of mouthwatering offerings. Start with their famous Baby Back Ribs, either a half or full rack, hickory smoked for that perfect flame-kissed flavor. For a true comfort food experience, try the Piggy Mac, where homemade mac and cheese is generously topped with pulled pork and tangy BBQ sauce—pure bliss!

The menu also boasts delightful street dogs like the Elote Dog, featuring Mexican street corn and crunchy bacon, or the classic House Dog—a chargrilled all-beef frank done just right. Diners rave about the generous portions and great service, making Balboa Bar-B-Que a must-visit spot along the iconic Balboa Peninsula. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable barbecue experience paired with a stunning view!

Ribs

• Baby Back Ribs Half Rack

  6 Hickory smoked flame finished sticky sweet Baby Back Ribs

• Baby Back Ribs Full Rack

  Hickory smoked flame finished sticky sweet Baby Back Ribs 12 bones

Sides

• BBQ Beans

• Coleslaw

• Potato Salad

• Corn Balls

• Seasoned Fries

• Corn Bread

• Mac 'n' Cheese

• Esquite (Street Corn)

Sandwiches

• Pulled Pork

  hickory smoked pulled pork, topped with coleslaw and tangy BBQ sauce.

  US$13.95

• Saucy Brisket

  hand pulled smoked brisket, topped with cheddar cheese, pickles, onions and tangy BBQ sauce.

  US$16.95

• The Big Pig

  smoked pulled pork, grilled hot link, thick cut bacon, hickory BBQ sauce. of course, pickles and onions.

  US$17.95

• Smoked Chicken

  hickory smoked chicken breast, topped with pickles, onions and drizzled with our tangy BBQ sauce

  US$13.95

• Brisket Stack

  smoked brisket, onion straws, bold BBQ sauce pickles and onions on the side

  US$16.95

• Chicken Bacon Ranch

  smoked chicken breast, provolone cheese, hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, bacon mayo, ranch dressing

  US$15.95

Mac & Cheese

• Piggy Mac

  a big helpin of home made mac & cheese topped with pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce and BBQ potato chips

  US$9.95

• Louisianna Mac

  char-grilled hot link sausage, cheddar cheese, bbq sauce and crispy onion rings. (oh yes we did)

  US$9.95

• Bacon Jalapeno Mac

  homemade mac and cheese topped with more cheddar and jack cheese, house made jalapeno pepper mix lots of smoky bacon with just a POP OF fried jalapeno crunch.

  US$9.95

• Buffalo Chicken Mac

  Gooey mac & cheese topped with smoked chicken breast, cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce and hickory smoked bacon.

  US$9.95

Burgers

• The Classic

  fresh fixins, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, dressing

  US$12.95

• Diablo Burger

  pepper jack cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos, death sauce, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo

  US$13.95

• Texacali Chili Burger

  texas all beef chili, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, mustard and mayo

  US$13.95

• West Texas Burger

  char-grilled louisiana hot link, cheddar cheese, chipotle mayo, coleslaw, onion straws and tangy BBQ sauce

  US$16.95

• Bacon Bacon Burger

  a big helpin of hickory smoked bacon, bacon mayo, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onionServed with fries of house slaw

  US$15.95

• BBQ Burger

  hickory smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, mayo, onion straws, coleslaw

  US$14.95

• Austin Burger

  our 1/2 lb house made patty topped with hickory smoked pulled pork, cheddar cheese, mayo, coleslaw, onion, pickles and tangy BBQ sauce

  US$16.95

• Veggie Burger

  char-grilled garden burger with fresh lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, dressing

  US$14.45

• K.M.B

  two 1/2 pound handmade USDA prime patty's topped with two slices of aged cheddar cheese , three thick strips of hickory smoked bacon served on a butter toasted gourmet brioche bun. we can add vegetables if you like ( BUT WHY)

  US$15.95

Balboa Favorites

• Texas Fries

  seasoned fries, pulled pork, tangy BBQ sauce and fry sauce

  US$10.95

• Chili Cheese Fries

  seasoned fries, Texas brisket chili, cheddar cheese, onions and sour cream

  US$10.95

• Fish & Chips

  over a 1/2-pound of beer battered wild caught cod, seasoned fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce

  US$16.95

• Brisket Fries

  seasoned fries, topped with chopped smoked brisket topped with fried onion straws and BBQ sauce

  US$13.95

• Texas Chili and Corn Bread

  fresh corn bread covered with brisket chili, cheddar cheese and onions

  US$9.95

• Chicken Strips & Fries

  A 1/2 pound of country battered chicken breast, seasoned fries and house fry sauce

  US$11.95

• Corn Dog

  the best honey battered corn dog in Newport beach

  US$3.95

Street Dogs

• House Dog

  1/4 lb all beef char-grilled frank, topped with ketchup, mustard and diced yellow onions.

  US$7.95

• Elote Dog

  1/4 lb all beef frank, Mexican street corn, house made chipotle mayo, bacon & cotija cheese

  US$9.95

• Missin Link

  char-grilled Louisiana hot link sausage, topped with cheddar cheese, house slaw, BBQ sauce and red onions

  US$9.95

• Chili Dog

  1/4 pound grilled all beef frank, house made brisket chili, topped with cheddar cheese and onions

  US$9.95

• Western Dog

  char-grilled 1/4 lb all beef frank, cheddar cheese, house slaw, bbq sauce

  US$9.95

• Pastrami Dog

  1/4 pound all beef frank topped with thin sliced hot pastrami, smoked bacon, mustard and pickles.

  US$10.95

• The Street Dog

  1/4 pound all beef frank topped with smoked bacon, grilled onions, house mayo, ketchup, mustard, and house sauce.

  US$8.95

• Seattle Dog

  1/4 pound all beef grilled frank topped cream cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos and mustard.

  US$9.95

Salads

• Chicken Caesar Salad

  smoked chicken, romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing

  US$14.95

• Southern Chicken Salad

  smoked chicken breast, fresh cut greens, bacon, cheddar cheese, egg, red onions, diced tomatoes, sweet corn, with your choice of dressing

  US$15.95

Kids Menu

• Lil Surfer Burger

  US$7.95

• Chicken Nuggets

  US$6.95