We just tried Buford's BBQ in downtown Antioch for the first time! What great food we had! We were in Texas last month and this by far exceeded the BBQ we had there! My husband had a combination chicken and rib plate with green beans and coleslaw. I had the brisket and everything was delicious! We look forward to going back! Excellent service as well! read more

Went in for the first time on Sunday and it was really nice inside. I called in an order to go a really nice gentleman behind the counter helped me! I really really enjoyed the catfish and Hushpuppies! 5/5 I got the 3 way as well to try everything double brisket and ribs. The ribs didn't fall off the done kind of overcooked the brisket was ok. 3/5. Overall I'll be back for catfish and hushpuppies for sure ! read more

Had the Catfish Poboy and it was perfect. Was part of a bigger lunch order that was missing a few items at first but called them up and they fixed it right away. Otherwise I would have gave em 5 stars. read more

I love Bufordsreally good barbecue customer service through the roof... No restaurant is perfect but they definitely do the best they can to make you satisfied and I love that about them keep up the good work Buford read more

We ordered the catfish and links and my sister in law had catfish sandwich on a roll. Our meal came potato salad, bbq beans and string beans. Everything was delicious! We could taste the flavors of each item from the fish to the bake beans. Gotta give this place 5 stars. We certainly will be back and let our friends if they go there they will in for treat! read more

Buford’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

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Ordered a family meal for the first time and the service was great. The restaurant was very clean and I felt welcome. I ordered double bbq chicken and ribs, potato salad, Mac n cheese and baked beans. They were out of brisket and hush puppies. Everything was good/great with the exception of the chicken. It was dry and was seasoned with too much black pepper and not enough sauce. I'm going to try the fried items next in hopes it will be better. read more

Ordered the ribs and brisket. Ribs were so tender they were falling off the bone! The brisket was amazing! Delicious all around and left happy! To top it off service was great. The gentleman behind the counter was funny and attentive. I absolutely will be back! read more

Great food!!...Generous portions!! Good service! Great atmosphere I go there a couple of times a month. Valerie read more

Wow!!! Wow!!! WOOOOW! As a BBQ guy, who has tried all the BBQ from the west coast to the south and southeast. This place is by far one of the best BBQ joint's I have ever tried. They have all the things a BBQ restaurant should have. Great food, great hospitality and affordable. The sauces are all made in-house and it's true Memphis style BBQ. Hands down my new favorite place to eat. read more

Buford the owner is rude. Man don't have no social skills when it comes to customer service. Won't be in business long. One other couple in restaurant. We walked in man couldn't speak wife was nice though. Food below bbq standards. Ribs ok Hot links were Evergoods which in my book is a no no. Find a vendor that sells homemade links. Sauce weak. Brisket was terrible! Chunks of burnt tough meat had to give to my dog. Don't waste your time or money. Everett and Jones and back in the day Flints rule! read more

Cute place. The brisket was dry, hard to eat. Ran out of green beans. The okra had no breading and way butting also. The spaghetti wasn't great either. read more

First time trying this restaurant and it was so good. Right across the street in Antioch, from the El Campinil Theater. We both came hungry for lunch, and the food was delicious. I had the ribs, green beans, and potato salad. Good home cooked food. He had the brisket sandwich with coleslaw and green beans. Nice portions and the homemade sauce were so good. We were so full when we left that there was no room for dessert. It sure did look good, though. I highly recommend this family run business. They have great service are friendly and the food will have us coming back again. Wish I had thought to take pictures. Next time read more

Food is delicious! Very well seasoned but not overwhelming. Family like customer service ! Buford is super nice and welcoming! The location is right by the water in a chill area that gives old town vibes! Cool place to visit read more

I came in there yesterday. I got me some barbecue and I got some cupcakes and a parfait and it was so good and delicious. Thanks the buttercream fire cup cakes was so good and moist so was the barbecue number one spot for sweets and barbecue Antioch. Made with love and dedication read more

The food was great, the service was slow, keeping in mind I wasn't in a hurry. Great to see a business downtown thriving. We need more.

I tried the BBQ chicken, potato salad and green beans! Sooo delicious and Buford is a very cool guy! Go check out this spot.

My wife and I missed Buford's grand opening on September 9, so we rectified that by stopping in yesterday evening for a take-out slab of baby backs and a large side of BBQ beans. Our selection made a tasty dinner last night with plenty left over for lunch today. Buford's is just what downtown Antioch needs: good food reasonably priced in a non-pretentious setting. Check it out next time you've got a hankering for good basic BBQ. I know we'll be back. read more

street parking as well as public parking lot. clean establishment. courteous owner. couple dining said food is amazing. I had ribs and hot links(hot) with flavorful string beans and side salad. My husband had ribs and links, potato salad and baked beans, my son had ribs with Mac n cheese. All 3 were delicious, flavorful read more

Buford's bbq is amazing. Anita is a beautiful person inside and out. Both Buford and Anita are very hospitable and generous people. The service is beyond what I expected. The brisket, chicken and ribs are great BUT the baked beans and Mac and cheese are AMAZING. I keep going back read more

I went to Buford's BBQ for my first time on Saturday and it was amazing and my expectations were finally met. The staff was very nice and welcoming and I couldn't ask for a better experience. Once I got home and we ate our 3 ways which I ordered the ribs, chicken, and brisket it was hard to share with my kids it was so good. The green beans, mac n cheese, and the baked beans was so fresh and tasted amazing. The next day I returned to get another plate this time I ordered there hot links and again was impressed. The sauce was so good tangy, sweet with a bite of spice. I highly recommend this place and this is my first time taking my time out to give a shout out and my on going place I will enjoy a meal or two. Thank you for reading and don't waste time go there and see for yourself. The lemonade and Ice tea is also very good freshly made which gives an extra touch. read more

OMG! Antioch finally has a Great BBQ spot. The food is great fresh made with love. Mr. Burford and staff has excellent customer service and the inside is lovely. Thank you neighbor . read more

Went there for lunch. The ribs are great. The atmosphere is great nice place to bring the family by the water. I will come back potato salad fantastic. read more

These people need to learn what seasoning is. I bought ribs and fried catfish. Neither of them had a grain of salt or any other spice on them. The ribs were meaty, but not as tender as i like, and as with the fish, the meat was not seasoned prior to cooking and only had a "glaze" of sauce over them. I suspect they are cooked on a grill and therefore lack true bbq flavor and there is no "bark" on them. The fish was cooked perfectly, but lacked seasoning. Ribs and fish were both very bland and devoid of flavor. read more

An absolute jewel! My husband is a fan of bbq so we often have it on the road - and this was amazing. Everything was delicious (I had catfish and the rest of the family had ribs and brisket and chicken) - but make sure to have the fried okra. It's the best I have ever tried ! read more

Very good food. Great people and clean environment. Definitely will recommend to others.

The food was delicious and the service was great. Your missing out if you don't try this restaurant.

I was disappointed in the serving size of the fish dinner. I have purchased this meal 7 different times, and the portions were whole pieces of fish today they cut one piece long ways and put 3 pieces like this in my order, so one and 1/2 pieces. The other restaurants that were in business in Antioch did the same thing cut down on portions until no customer. The food is good and the staff very nice. I hope the get it, cutting down on portions and charging 25 dollars doesn't bring customers back read more

I would like to share with everyone who loves BBQ, this is the best place to dine in or take out. The owner is super friendly and welcoming to everyone. My experience and service were amazing!! The BBQ was ab delicious!! When my family and I dine in, the restaurant owner had a pleasant conversation with us and shared his business experience. I definitely recommend this place!! read more

Well let tell ya ll something, I came all the way from Texas for this and I wasn't disappointed! From the ribs to the catfish and the sides, it was all AMAZING! This is the BEST Southern Comfort food in Antioch! Thank you Anita and Buford! read more

Buford’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

This family makes you feel comfortable, and so at home. I had the link sandwich, along with the spaghetti. Then the peach cobbler with ice cream. The sandwich was delicious - the spaghetti just needed a little more spice and sauce. The peach cobbler was very good. The size of the restaurant is perfect - the ambiance is warm, welcoming and loving. This was my second or third visit. Great job family! read more

Amazing food the superb customer service. The ribs were like heaven and the I highly recommend the baked beans. They'll make you feel like family when you walk in and the food will keep you coming back for more!! read more

Me and my buddy stopped by for lunch today after a stop at the marina. We had the catfish combo and a brisket sandwich, both were very good. For the sides, we opted for fries, beans and mac & cheese. All 3 side dishes were delicious. Service is excellent and friendly. This restaurant is clean and well appointed. A great BBQ addition for Antioch. We will be back for more soon! read more

They don't give you a nice portion of food and the food is not good. The food taste horrible

Food great and plentiful. Great service. The owner was very nice and prices reasonable

Buford's BBQ on 2nd Street in Antioch, Ca. is "Bussin'" for real . I took my mother there today for lunch and from the moment we walked in the door we were greeted with a warm smile and "hello". After being seated and provided something cold to drink, we placed our orders and it did not disappoint. Generous portions, reasonably priced and the food "smacks"! I had ribs, links, homemade potato salad and baked beans. My mother had the brisket, beans and homemade coleslaw. To top it off they have cloth napkins. I urge everyone to give them a try. You will not be disappointed. read more

The customer service is exceptional. Food is to die for. And the setting is extremely comfortable.

Food was great! People were great! Will definitely be going back! Cozy little local spot!

Way overpriced for the amount of food I received and the quality of the food was poor. And it was not what I expected. Will NOT be a returning customer. read more

We decided to take my mom here for her 94th birthday to eat some barbecue. We made reservations and they had a table ready for us. The food here was terrific. I had the hot links, green beans, baked beans and a salad. The lemonade was terrific and the chocolate ice cream was wonderful. We were able to watch the Olympics on the tv while we waited for our order. There is also a public parking lot next door for easy access. The folks that run this place are special. The ambiance is relaxed and you feel like you are around family. They tended to my mom in a very loving manner and we are grateful for their level of service. It was a really special thing when folks at other tables chimed in to wish my mom a happy birthday. And for the record, my mom ate all her ribs and had a huge barbecue sauce smile on her face. And yes, they provided wipes. read more

Me and my brothers came stumbled upon this place on a slow rainy day. It was hands-down the best bbq I've had in the Bay Area. Beyond that the staff/family treated us like royalty. We got to hear about their Louisiana and Mississippi roots and try some of their specialties on the house. Thank you Buford and family! read more