We stopped by Canyon's Barbeque because the bbq smelled so good outside! We got the large brisket that comes with two sides (we got the mac n cheese and potato salad) and it was filling for the two of us. Everything was great! Debbie greeted us as it was our first time eating here. Wonderful service and it was so yummy! Would highly recommend. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Large Brisket, mac n cheese, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Service was great!! Food is excellent!! Atmosphere is nice, it's great to sit outside.

The brisket is the best I've ever had. It was so tender and flavorful. Great atmosphere Manager is very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Canyon Barbeque catered my birthday party, and they exceeded all expectations! The food was absolutely amazing. The meat was perfectly smoked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. Every bite was delicious! The side dishes were just as outstanding--fresh, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the barbecue. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the food was, and many went back for seconds. The quality, taste, and presentation were all top-notch. If you're planning a birthday party, family gathering, corporate event, or any special occasion, I highly recommend Canyon BBQ. They will make your event a huge success! Thank you, Canyon Barbeque, for helping make my birthday celebration so memorable read more

Stopped by for lunch and had a great experience. The food was flavorful, well-prepared, and portions were generous. We ordered a mix of meats including the tri-tip, brisket, and ribs, along with several sides. Everything came out fresh and the meats were tender with a nice smoky flavor. The tri-tip was cooked well and had a good seasoning, the brisket was moist, and the ribs were meaty and easy to pull apart. The mac and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw were all solid choices, and the garlic bread was a nice addition. Service was friendly and the staff were helpful when explaining the menu. Prices felt reasonable for the amount of food we received. Overall, a very good local BBQ spot that we'd be happy to come back to. Worth checking out if you're in the area and looking for quality barbecue without a long wait. Ambiance and staff were great too read more

Canyons Barbeque - Family meal - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

GREAT SMOKE BBQ! You can smell this place from a mile away. Been here multiple times finally got the chance to try their breakfast items. I ordered 2 tacos and 1 breakfast sandwich. Tacos was packed with meat and a nice runny over easy egg. The breakfast sandwich did lack meat though compared to the taco imo. Breakfadt Taco 5/5 Breakfast sandwich 4/5 Service 5/5 read more

Canyons Barbeque - Sandwich 4/5 - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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This establishment offers white mac n cheese. I didn't know how to feel about that but tbh the mac n cheese is so much better than the potato salad. I really tried to like the ps but I didn't get what they were going for. Maybe I'm just old school and prefer a yellow ps with pickle and eggs but for me personally this ps is not it. I ordered 3 meat plate Chicken, pork ribs and tri-tip. The chicken melted in your mouth, with beautiful delicious skin that was crisp. Pork ribs were well seasoned and again melted in your mouth. The tri-tip was some great stuff! Thick but soft and loaded with flavor, I really enjoyed it. It was served with cornbread which was unlike any other cornbread I've had and some honey on it took it to another level. Both plates came with pickled chiles, cucumber and onion which were delicious! They offer variety of beer flavors but I was sober so I took the soda. Restrooms are really clean but the wash hands area is on the outside . I would give this place a solid 8 1/2 /10 I didn't taste much difference between reg bbq sauce and hot bbq sauce but it is great. read more

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Came here on a weekday night, wasn't too busy. This is CV's best BBQ joint and it is phenomenal. I ordered a 2 meat combo brisket and pork ribs with mac n cheese, cold slaw, cornbread. Come early and hungry if you want certain selections of meats and cuts! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Not bad, not that great either. Very average, inside was done up nice. It's one of those typical overpriced mediocre BBQ spots where they serve everything on a square tin. The corn bread was pretty bad, beans were more like chile and not baked beans. I guess that's just a matter of preference, the ribs were pretty tough, brisket was actually very tender. Flavor on the ribs and brisket was good though. Mac n cheese was decent. Overall, it's just okay but the prices didn't reflect the quality. I probably wouldn't go back. Oh yeah, the workers decided to mop the floor 2 hours before closing with some super loud water rake and all anyone could hear was this rake dragging on the loud concrete. That was pretty annoying. Food was 3 stars, loud noise and expense dropped it to 2 stars. read more

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So I have to say that Canyons BBQ breakfast is definitely a secret delicious thing to get. They are right next to Philz, grab a coffee and then get a breakfast taco. They were AMAZING. As well as the breakfast sandwiches. Canyons BBQ meat is always delicious and you can't really go wrong with anything you get Unfortunately, I'm always disappointed with their sides. I can't seem to find a side dish that I think tastes good. I would only come for the meats and skip the sides. read more

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Great restaurant for summer time fun. 2 meat combo is enough to fill two people since it comes with bread and 2 sides too. Brisket was flavorful. Burnt ends was covered in a lot of sauce. Their housemade bbq sauce was also delicious. On thursdays they have live music during the summer. And on the weekends they have free coffee to go with their breakfast in the mornings. read more

We had a wonderful visit to Canyons Barbecue. After a solid 4+ hour bike ride, the boys decided to stop in for a bite--and it couldn't have worked out better. I enjoyed a refreshing hazy beer (HazyDuzIt), while Dan and Paul shared the pulled pork sandwich. Debbie greeted us warmly and helped with our order. I'll definitely be back with my wife. read more

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I would probably give Canyons a 3.5 if possible. It's pretty good value in terms of portion but the brisket was a bit too salty for me and the burnt ends were a bit too sweet. The breakfast taco was really good but kind of steep at over $5 per taco. It's a nice local spot overall read more

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Friendly counter staff. Food came fast but it was obviously slow cook. Good vibe from the music to the decor. The food was excellent! Eat here! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Such a great addition to CV! The ambiance is cozy and the outdoor seating is perfect for the hot months! Love their selection of sodas and beer! Nice pairing with the great BBQ! Wifey loves the ribs and I usually get the brisket! The smokiness is do bomb! The people are always cheery and courteous! We try to come when we can! Gotta make it here for breakfast! read more

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3.9 stars $38(?) 3 meat combo meal + cornbread and 2 sides. A good local spot but if you already got a decent BBQ near you, no need to come here. ...unless you really like Kansas style pork ribs. Cornbread: Not my style or I had better? Can't decide. Beans: simple but well seasoned and good. Mac Cheese: simple but nicely seasoned. Pork ribs: just my style with a sweet barbecue sauce rubbed on. Wonderful. Feels like Kansas City style. Burnt Ends: mixed. Has rendered fat? Out of this world. Lacking a fat layer? Chewy and a touch dry. Brisket: it was fine but I've had much better. read more

Canyons Barbeque - 3 meat combo with 2 sides and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Canyons Barbeque is located on CV Blvd and has a shared parking lot with Castro Valley Marketplace and all the other businesses in that area. Canyons BBQ is a pretty spacious restaurant with a large patio area and inside seating as well. A bar with artisanal draft beers. A couple of tvs. Two separate multi-user men and women's restrooms. The service waa friendly and welcoming. She recommended a couple of her favorites which were the Pulled Pork and the Chicken. We wanted to get the Burnt Ends, but they were sold out of them, along with their Pork Ribs. Sadness. We ended up getting the Large Brisket Meal: served with 2 sides and bread (4/5). We chose Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad. Choice between Garlic Bread & Cornbread. The brisket was lean, smoky, and tender. Both of our sides were very good. My wife said the garlic bread was tasty and good. Support your local business. read more

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Q the Roof Another of the eleven locally-owned and operated Real Smoked BBQ locations, which include: Barbeque Pit (South SJ), Aptos St BBQ (Aptos [duh]), South Winchester BBQ (West SJ), Wagon Wheel (Mountain View), Salinas City BBQ (Salas), BBQ 152 (Gilroy), Trail Dust (Morgan Hill), Crossroads (Carmel-by-the-Sea), Mission St BBQ (Santa Cruz), Redwood City BBQ (RWC [doy]), and they also run Real Smoked BBQ Catering. Their locations all feature the same two things I crave most in life: real, wood smoked American BBQ and quality local microbrews. The Good: *Their meats are almost always good to great. I've found their burnt ends and ribs to be the most consistent items on the menu, and the brisket can be a little hit-or-miss, but fortunately, the day we went, it was terrific. *Service was fast and friendly. *Fast-casual: order at the counter and they bring it out to your table. *As mentioned above, quality local beer selection on-tap *Rewards program thru all their locations that earns you points that can be used for discounted meals. *Huge outdoor space The Meh: *Sides have always been their weak spot, but Ib will say they've improved their beans a lot over the years, and the 'slaw is generally not bad. The cornbread is sorta strange, too, but it's edible. The Ugly: *Limited street parking and there is a shared parking lot in the back, that was fairly packed on a random weekday afternoon. Conclusion: Solid Q, great beers, and a patio. Not much else you need in life tbh. read more

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When there are no food pictures, food must have been that good. Came in during lunch and we were greeted warmly and food was amazing. We ordered four meals and they came out fast and hot and the plates loaded. $109 for four people, which isn't bad at all considering how much BBQ costs. The favorite is the Mac & Cheese and Burnt Ends. They have a considerable beer menu. After we ate, their amazing staff person, Debbie, came out to ask if everything was good for us and to chat a bit about upcoming events. We make come out to try their breakfast and I'll try to make sure we get food pictures. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

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Very friendly staff. The BBQ is tender but not smoky, and for the price, I'm going to be needing some smoke, ya hear!? My mama could lay that smoke in a piece of BBQ like nobody's business! She gone (yes, when talking BBQ it's not, "She's gone.") now but her smoky standard has me searching for the holy grail of BBQ. Recommendations welcome!! read more

Came here for lunch and I was super excited to try! The parking is a little tight in the back of the market place but there's also plenty of street parking. I love downtown Castro valley and it's always nice to see all the other blossoming businesses in the area! The outdoor seating area is so cute outside, they have a fire pit, plenty of benches and over head covering for the sun! It's great! The inside is super nice too- very clean and have great working air conditioning! It was such a beautiful day yesterday that we decided to sit outside. The service is great! Everyone is so kind and willing to assist with any questions we might've had on the menu! They also offer samples of the beer they have on tap! The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the burnt ends with my choice of two sides being potato salad and their Mac and cheese! My boyfriend ordered their tri tip sandwich with Coleslaw on the side! Both our plates were basically cleaned off before I got full! My plate also included a choice of their garlic bread or their cornbread and ofcourse I had to get the corn bread. It was so good! Not overly sweet, super fluffy with the perfect crust. For a business that's so close to home, their Barbeque was a 10/10 for me!! Absolutely delicious and the price point is totally worth it! The service, the cleanliness, the staff and the quality of food was all 10/10 for us! We will definitely be back! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Tri Tip Sandwich, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Mac and Cheese, and their burnt ends meal with cornbread! - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Great food, I had the ribs, brisket, pulled pork and of course the chicken. The BBQ sauce was good as well. Friendly staff and my favorite pineapple soda 10 out of 10 read more

Great food! Lots of craft beers, the sides are delicious (especially the Mac and garlic bread) and the meats hit! Definitely recommend the ribs. Tri-tip is OK. Burnt ends and brisket is solid. Friendly staff to boot! The smoker outside smells delicious too which adds to the experience. read more

Celebrated my 70th birthday party with Canyons furnishing all the barbecue we needed it was absolutely fantastic. Everyone really enjoyed the food and preparation. Would definitely recommend them for any party get together or just a quick bite to eat excellent very satisfied. read more

My family and I visited Canyons Barbeque and got there around 11am. It was our first time here and we were amazed at their wide selection of meats. We ordered two of the two option plates with two sides each. For meats, we tried the tri-tip, burnt ends, brisket, and chicken. Sides were mac and cheese, fries, potato salad, and beans. All of the meats were flavorful and had a really nice smoky flavor. The burnt ends were SO good! They were saucy, tender, and juicy. Definitely a standout! The brisket was also very tender with a great smoky flavor and just the right balance of saltiness. The chicken was tender in most parts, and the tri-tip was cooked well, though it was a little dry. My favorite side was the mac and cheese. My kids devoured it. It wasn't overly cheesy and had a really nice flavor. We also enjoyed the fries, potato salad, and beans. The service was great! Everyone was so kind, helpful, and patient with us while we ordered, especially since it was our first visit. The restaurant itself is super clean and well maintained. We loved the outdoor seating area. It's so spacious, open, and has such a nice vibe. The smoker outside was a fun touch and smelled so good! For dessert, we had the cherry cobbler and it was delicious. It had a nice sweetness without being too tart, a great crunch on top, and the two scoops of ice cream made it even better. Overall, this is a place we can't wait to go back to. So glad we found it! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Outside of restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

The atmosphere and customer service were a 5 out of 5. Debbie was super friendly. Unfortunately the food didn't quite measure up. Pulled pork and Brisket were about a 7 out of 10. They were just too dry and not much smoke flavor. My kids loved the Mac & Cheese. Garlic bread was good. Fries were basic but good. The original BBQ sauce is really good though. I did enjoy this. We will go back eventually but definitely won't be craving this place. read more

Debbie helped me out and was incredibly nice, welcoming, and attentive. While I was waiting for my food, she kindly offered me a hot cup of coffee, which I thought was a thoughtful gesture and really showed her commitment to great customer service. She also took the time to tell me about the promotions they have going on and the live band events. The food is amazing, and I always come back for their breakfast sandwich with brisket it's absolutely delicious. What really stands out is Debbie's exceptional customer service. She goes above and beyond to make customers feel welcome and appreciated. She is truly a gem and a big reason why I enjoy coming here. read more

Was looking for a yummy salad for dinner and remembered canyons bbq has good options. Ordered the Santa Maria which comes with 1/2 lb tri tip on top and a full size garden salad with 1/4 lb of their spicy tri tip along with baked beans for pickup. Service was quick and food was ready within 10 min. The salads were fresh and the tri tips were soooo yummy. I'm not much of a bbq person, but the meat was packed with Smokey flavor. The baked beans were also flavorful and balanced between beans and meat. It also had a nice consistency, not too chunky or watery. Look forward to trying some of their other menu options! read more

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Visited Canyons a handful of times now and have worked my way through a majority of the options. I'm picky about BBQ and have to say this is a great local spot. From their meat selections, I like the Ribs and Pulled Pork most. Popular options can run out on a busy day. Beans, potato salad and coleslaw are favorites from the sides. Cornbread a little dense but good to soak up all the other good juices on the plate. Location is good, lots of stuff nearby to make a night out of it. Patio is nice spot to dine when the weather is nice. Service is solid. Debbie was great, earned some bonus points yesterday for helping my Grandpa with his old phone and calling us out by name when the order was ready. read more

It had been a while since I last ate here, so I decided to check it out again. I ordered the tri-tip meal with beans and mac and cheese for $20, which also came with cornbread. While the food was tasty, I do wish all my food had been hotter, as it was more lukewarm than expected. Ordering was done at the counter and was incredibly fast--my food was ready immediately after I paid and I was able to take it straight to my table. The restaurant has about six tables, along with self-serve drinks and barbecue sauce. There's also a bar that offers well beers on tap. The tri-tip was tender and flavorful with good marbeling. The mac and cheese was very cheesy, though I wished it had a bit more seasoning. Overall, this is a solid local BBQ spot worth checking out, especially since they also offer daily specials. read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

Food was straight fire . Beer selection was elite, and I ain't leave a single crumb. The price is right! read more

Canyons Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I bought takeout through Doordash pickup since I still have remaining credits from a gift card. I bought the ribs with 2 sides combo $25. When I got there, I realized ordering at the restaurant is only $22 so I should do that next time. They forgot my free Andes chocolate mint for my order. The garlic bread is a little bit burnt but still tasted good. It's on a soft bread instead of a baguette. The ribs, corn bread, and coleslaw were really yummy. I'm glad I tried this place out here in the East Bay after hiking with my friend, since there is a lack of yummy bbq at a good price in SF. There is free customer parking up to 3 hours in the back. There is a lot of seating both inside and outside. Self serve water, soda fountain, and condiments station. read more

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Im not entirely sure how many years this place has been here but I am definitely happy to have finally given this place a try. Having just moved to Castro Vally 6 months ago, finding good eats has been a fun adventure so far. My go-to BBQ spot prior to moving was The Smoking South and I need to first say God Bless the man that owns that place, he is a sweet heart. That being said, Canyon's bbq is absolutely delicious and a winner with my family. I haven't tried their chicken yet but I have tried their ribs, tri-tip, brisket, and burntends and they are all delicious. Personally, I love the brisket the most. The restaurant space inside looks spacious and there are plenty of beers on tap and cans to try out. As for their sides, I really love their mac and cheese. I tend to pickup my order around 6 for dinner so I usually place my order online earlier in the day. They usually have everything but if you wait too late, they might run out of a meat choice that you like. Staff is very friendly everytime I have come in to pickup my order. As for parking, most people just park across the street behind Chipotle since their lot is spacious enough. read more

Steak salad is amazing. Large enough for dinner and lunch. The barbecue and the sauce is great. The sides are ok. The baked potatoes are really good. read more

I have come here multiple times now and I am Never disappointed! The tri-tip is always perfectly cooked! And the service is top tier read more

The food was ELITE! It was my first time going there and the staff was so nice to us. The place is cool, yeah it's cold outside sometimes but they have heaters, everything about that places says ribs!! Feels like I'm back home in Texas! I will recommend more people to come here because the food was ELITE! read more

Canyons Barbeque - It's a family meal Three Meat Feast! - Barbeque Near Me - Castro Valley, California

I went here with semi high expectations based on the reviews. The location is great, seating inside and out are perfect, ordering is super easy. We ordered a 2 large meals: brisket and tri-tip w/ mac n' cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, cornbread and fries Brisket was really good, flavorful and tender and it ends there Tri-tip was tough and chewy Fries were cold and old Mac n cheese was ok at best Coleslaw and potato salad lacked any flavor the cornbread was terrible This place as a TON of potential but didnt meet the simplest of expectations. Bummed read more

I stopped by here with a coworker recently for a quick lunch stop. We were particularly drawn to the large outdoor deck seating that was perfect for a sunny day and our dogs. Ordering is done at the counter, but you must wait to pick up your order before.securign.a table outside. So it is best to have someone in your party to wait for the food.while the other secures the table. Prices are higher, and the food taste is solid. Parking is limited in the back given that itt shares a lot with several other stores. Overall it is a nice lunch spot. read more

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It's close to my birthday and I received an email giving me several days to eat at Canyons and receive a $15 discount. On top of that, I had joined their "club" program and had another $32.10 in credits. Definitely needed to take advantage! I ordered and paid via the website. Walking in a few minutes before our order was due, the order taker told me that it was coming right up. We chatted for a couple of minutes while the kitchen put the finishing touches on our order. She asked if I wanted mild or spicy BBQ sauce and I asked for one of each which she gladly supplied. We were taking the Beast for her monthly dog bath. Lunch would be afterwards. Post dog wash, we headed over to a nearby park with picnic tables, clean restrooms and plenty of space to walk the dog. We had ordered: Rack of Pork Ribs - 4 - Tender and moist. Individual ribs for easy eating. Burn't Ends - 2 - Too much sauce, not juicy meat. This item was disappointing. Mac & Cheese - 2 - Nothing special. We would have been happier with a blue box. Cole Slaw - 3 - A simple vinegar-based slaw. Passable but nothing to write home about. The counter service was very good. The kitchen staff didn't seem to enjoy their jobs. Most BBQ places that we've been to, the kitchen staff have almost always been friendly and welcoming to their guests. Overall, the venue looks clean and welcoming. Often, when we've driven by, guests look happy. Maybe we just had the misfortune of going on an off-day. There are many good BBQ places in the Bay Area and even a couple of great ones. read more

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I really enjoyed our meal here.I took off one star because the macaroni and cheese was weird.It was not very cheesy.And it reminded me of box mac and cheese.It did not have much flavor but everything else was absolutely delicious.I also reduced one star because service was a little inconsistent Staff gave us the wrong order, which was totally fine.Because mistakes happen, and it was no big deal.But the server was extremely rude about it.When the pair next to us confirmed that the order that was being delivered to us mimicked the order that they had put in. They were sold out of some items but had plenty others to chose from They recommended eating here earlier in the day and taking advantage of the outdoor seating. The food was delish. Turkey sandwich is served with pickled vegetables and peppers and together with the red onions was organic by them selves each veggie had its own flavor the pickled veggies balanced the spicy peppers and it intensified the sandwhich flavor read more

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