Prime Time BBQ, Butcher Shop, and Catering

Bakersfield, CA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Bakersfield
#48
of 1175 restaurants
City Percentile
84%
rating percentile
Address
Prime Time BBQ, Butcher Shop, and Catering, 1927 20th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone
(661) 325-3354
Website
www.ptbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sat

Prime Time BBQ, Butcher Shop, and Catering is a restaurant located in Bakersfield, CA. It is one of 1,175 restaurants listed in Bakersfield. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Bakersfield city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Prime Time BBQ, Butcher Shop, and Catering

A Santa Maria Cali-style BBQ restaurant with a fully stocked butcher shop inside that gives a backyard BBQ feel to every customer that walks in. We are family owned and operated and are dedicated to serving up some of the best BBQ in Bakersfield... More

Hours

Friday10 AM–6 PM
Saturday10 AM–3 PM
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10 AM–3 PM
Wednesday10 AM–3 PM
Thursday10 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Joe Gomez · Dec 2025

Don’t really go to downtown much but had a Saturday off and decided to see what downtown has to offer. I have seen Primetime BBQ on social media and wanted to try it out. I had a hard time making a choice and the girl behind the counter suggested the tri tip sandwich with grilled onions, peppers and provolone cheese. I also tried the beans and mac and cheese. The meat was so tender and almost melted in your mouth this paired with the green peppers and onions made it so delectable. The beans were chile beans but seasoned perfectly and tasted great with the sandwich. The Mac and cheese was a little different but still would get again. I will come back and want to try their Dino rib. The service was fantastic and brought my meal out right away. Has a nice cozy area out front when the pit is a

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Barrett · Jan 2026

First time stopping in today, and I’m already planning my next visit. I tried the chili beans, mac and cheese, and the hot sausage link, and everything was spot on. Quick heads up: the mac and cheese has some mild spice. I loved it, but it might be a bit much for anyone who doesn’t like spice (my dad definitely couldn’t handle it). The chili beans were way above average, and the sausage was excellent as well. The vibe here is great. There’s a smaller, cozy back patio and a larger one out front, which was perfect since the weather was nice. Even around 2:00 PM the place was pretty packed, but the service was still solid. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. They called my name for pickup, so just keep an ear out. They also have a full meat market and a huge drink sel

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Jason Fisher · Nov 2025

Chicken and ribs are a good platter. I also ordered the brisket but it was dry. I like hot Mac and cheese but the heat was a little much and took away from the flavor. I can say the same for the beans. People that work there are great. Good customer service and it’s pretty fast when it comes to getting your order. I’ll be back. Maybe I caught them on an off day for the brisket. I’ll give an update soon.

★★★★☆ 4.0 John Haberkern · Jan 2025

I came in for lunch and ordered the two entrée plates. I got tri-tip and ribs. It comes with two sides, I ordered chili beans and mac & cheese. Mac & cheese was delicious, they even throw in some hot links bites so it gives a little spice. The chili beans were pretty good. I didn’t really care much for the ribs or the tri-tip. They both tasted as if they were yesterday‘s meat that had been cooked yesterday and reheated. I did order some peach cobbler to go and when I got home that evening, I had it and it was delicious. I hope this was just an off day.

★★★★★ 5.0 Oscar Toledo · Oct 2025

I been here a couple of times and every time I order something new and it has never disappoint.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Identifies As Latino Owned ✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Live Music ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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