Mad River, California

Pull apart slow-smoked perfection, right here in the redwoods

We take the time — low and slow over real wood — so every bite carries that deep, honest smoke flavor you won't find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley.

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Wood-Fired

Low & Slow

All Day

Local

Ingredients

Smoker with wood-fired barbecue at White Stump BBQ

Smoke Daily

Fresh batches all day

What We Smoke

Straight from the pit

Every item on our menu is prepared the old way — low heat, real wood, and patience. Come hungry; we'll make sure you're satisfied.

Brisket

Texas-style smoked for 14 hours. Bark-crusted, juicy inside, served with house-made pickles and white bread.

Baby Back Ribs

Fall-off-the-bone tender, glazed with a tangy molasses rub. A rack of pure smoky goodness.

Pulled Pork

Slow-smoked shoulder, hand-shredded, finished with a light vinegar sauce. Served on a toasted brioche bun.

House Sausage

Hand-stuffed and smoked over hickory. Snap when you bite, smoky flavor in every link.

Half Chicken

Spatchcocked and smoked until the skin crackles. Brined overnight for extra juiciness.

Mac & Cheese

Three-cheese blend, baked until golden, with a breadcrumb crust. The perfect side to anything from the pit.

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Our Story

Smoke runs through these trees

White Stump BBQ started with a simple idea: real barbecue takes time. No shortcuts, no gas flames, no rushing. Just wood, fire, and the kind of patience that turns tough cuts into something worth remembering.

We're right here in Mad River, surrounded by the same forests that give us our fuel. Every log we throw on the fire is local, every batch of meat is prepared with care, and every guest is treated like a neighbor stopping by.

That's the White Stump way.

Local Wood

Low & Slow

Made with Heart

From the Pit