Crossroads SmokeHouse Bar-B-Q, Oceanside

A sextet of flags waves cheerfully atop a grand, Mission-tiled roof, beckoning diners to step through the doors and into a dining room awash in the aroma of smoked meat. The welcoming atmosphere at Crossroads SmokeHouse BBQ stays with diners throughout the evening thanks to a team of friendly servers and whimsical decor such as a trio of statues of James Dean, Elvis, and The Blues Brothers. In the kitchen, chefs can be found dry-rubbing ribs and chicken quarters before sending them to the smokehouse for hours on end, or whipping up Southern standards such as brisket and fried catfish.

Crossroads further fosters a friendly, energetic environment by hosting live entertainment every evening from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., bringing in talented acts to bolster barbecue feasts. A karaoke bar also enable patrons to let loose by belting out the words to their favorite power ballad or least favorite parking ticket.