Step into this sleek BBQ haven where you can feast on mouthwatering meats and crave-worthy sides, all while watching the chefs work their magic.
"Maple Block is an unpretentious barbecue joint in Culver City that will appeal to just about everyone. The brisket is the star of the show, but they also serve plump smoked wings that'll make you realize most versions barely have any meat on them at all. On weekends, they also make fantastic brunch-ified barbecue dishes, like a brisket breakfast burrito and a smoked pork belly eggs benedict. Come here for an after-work drink and loaded fries at the bar, throw a big group dinner on the patio, or plan a date night where getting sauce on your face is a deal-maker, not a breaker." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren
"Maple Block is an excellent barbecue restaurant in Culver City known for its brisket, spare ribs, smoked pork belly, and a pimento cheese sandwich we’d gladly drive across town in bumper-to-bumper traffic to eat. But the bar is also a great place to drink a beer and try some of the best chicken on the Westside—these hefty, smoky wings will help you realize that most versions at Happy Hour spots across LA don’t have any meat on them at all. $5 House Cocktails; $5 Beer; $6 Wine; $8 Wings" - garrett snyder, brant cox, cathy park
"Located on Sepulveda right off the 405, Maple Block is a cool and affordable BBQ spot that arguably set off the modern LA BBQ craze that’s still ongoing today. The brisket is tremendous, but it’s everything else on the menu that keeps us coming back: the smoky chicken wings, whatever dessert they easily convince us to order. We want it all." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder, cathy park
"Maple Block has earned plenty of press over the years, including praise from the vaunted Texas Monthly magazine. With a second location in Grand Central Market, Maple Block continues to turn out barky brisket and tender ribs." - Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang
"Barbecue specialist Maple Block is offering peach-smoked wood turkey for Thanksgiving. The price for a whole turkey starts at $235, while a boneless breast that serves 10 to 12 people costs $198. Sides like buttermilk biscuits, mashed potatoes, and roasted Brussels sprouts are available to add on." - Eater Staff
