Located in the town of Calistoga, Buster’s Southern Barbeque has been offering generous servings of their mouth-watering BBQ since 1965.
Now, I know that folks can be…well, let’s just say picky…about barbeque. But Buster’s delivers just what I think of when I want barbeque: smoky and tender meats with a classic spicy tomato-based sauce, served with a side of garlic bread, baked beans or coleslaw.
One note on that spicy sauce: the hot is HOT. Super hot. Tom & I both enjoy a good deal of spice (meaning we aren’t wimps here), but we couldn’t even eat the food the time we went with the hot sauce (and to think, a big, burly construction worker-type had warned us…). So take this as your warning: Go with the mild. Seriously. And put in on the side for the little ones.
Like the food, the setting is simple–perhaps ‘rustic’ is a better description. And as every parent knows, ‘rustic’ usually means kid-friendly. The only seating is outdoor–a few tables are outside, but the main area is an enclosed patio. They do have those tall heaters going in the winter, so we were comfortable in our light California-winter jackets.
The prices are decent–and as the servings are generous, you could likely even share and cut some costs.
And Calistoga is a great little town to visit, you can check out more about it here.
Who: All ages
What: Authentic Southern Barbeque
Where: 1207 Foothill Boulevard, Calistoga
When: Anytime, but be prepared for outdoor seating
Why: Barbeque done very well
