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Is Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Venice, CA)

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As of September 2026, Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

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Secondary source
babybluesbbq.com ·

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What the source shows: Yelp's August 2026 update and the restaurant's live, orderable website together show Baby Blues BBQ is currently operating.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

This episode showcased Baby Blues BBQ's slow-cooked ribs and pulled pork, smoked for as long as 16 to 18 hours and served with the restaurant's house-made 'XXX' hot sauce made from Scotch bonnet and poblano peppers. The barbecue restaurant sits on Lincoln Boulevard in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles and is known for its casual, picnic-table patio seating. According to Yelp, whose listing for the business was updated in August 2026 with more than 2,700 reviews, the restaurant continues to operate at 444 Lincoln Blvd. Tripadvisor ranks the restaurant among the top 100 in Los Angeles, citing its tender ribs and friendly service. The restaurant's own website, babybluesbbq.com, checked 2026-09-08, listed an active online ordering system and event-booking options for parties and catering. Google Places also lists the business as operational.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 11
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Ribs Paradise
What was featured
Slow-smoked ribs and pulled pork with house hot sauce
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q

Frequently asked questions

Is Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

What happened to Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q after Food Paradise?

This episode showcased Baby Blues BBQ's slow-cooked ribs and pulled pork, smoked for as long as 16 to 18 hours and served with the restaurant's house-made 'XXX' hot sauce made from Scotch bonnet and poblano peppers. As of September 2026, Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed August 2026.

Where is Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q located?

444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Baby Blue's Bar-B-Q?

Season 1, Episode 11 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Ribs Paradise”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

According to Yelp, whose listing for the business was updated in August 2026 with more than 2,700 reviews, the restaurant continues to operate at 444 Lincoln Blvd. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
babybluesbbq.com

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