I've been searching for a good BBQ spot in my area for sometime now. I decided to take note from a few content creators and decided to shoot my shot! Needless to say, Dad's hit the levels of ALL AROUND DELICIOUS~NESS ! From the moment I walked through the door.... INSTANT AEROMATIC BBQ LOVE slapped me ever so delicately as I floated to the counter to order. My side eye caught the HomeMade Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler and Sweet Potato Pies! My focus was tested yet I managed to regain my thoughts and place our orders. One thing for certain, the meats were all juicy and tender! That MAC SLAPPED and the other sides DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I can't wait to go back and get another dose and try the Potato Salad, Moms Gumbo and the Desserts. They also make thier own Sweet Tea and Kool Aid. Dad's BBQ has been in business for 26years and was awarded the Key to the City in 2024. Take my advise and don't skip on this spot in Antioch read more

Dad's BBQ - TRI TIP, CHICKEN, RIBS, & HOT LINKS GREEN BEANS, MAC N CHEESE, BAKED BEANS & GREENS ‍ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

After a lengthy duration, I decided to try Dad's BBQ again. I was excited this time & was also craving BBQ. My thing last time was just hating how everything, & I mean everything, was drenched in sauce. Swimming. So this time, requested for the sauce to be on the side. I got a combo plate: Chicken, Tri-tip, green beans, greens, and the medium sauce on the side. Chicken: A bit dry, but it was okay - just lacks flavor without the sauce. Tri-tip: Dry, chewy, bouncy, and lacks flavor, similarly to the chicken. Greens & green beans: They were decent! I actually really like the green beans a lot & ate it fairly quick! The flavor was there. The veggies (all of them) were cooked at the right consistency, not too soft, not too firm! The bread that it comes with: 2 slices of (what seems to be) wheat bread, a fork, and napkins, in a ziplock bag... The sauce: the sauce is good! It's got a decent kick to it! And the flavor is also alright. Service: service was good and straight forward. I also received the food quickly. Portions: I received a full plate, and I couldn't ask for more! It was packed in there! Overall, despite the positives, the negatives outweigh it. The main thing I came for was the meat, and was highly disappointed by it. If I need sauce to make it better (which didn't make it much better, considering how dry the meat itself was), then the BBQ isn't good. Thankfully the sides were great & portions were big, and service was also a plus, the main reason I decided to order was a flop. The quality of the meat or how it is cooked was disappointing. read more

Daddy's BBQ is good, but has gotten too pricey. I like it when the mac and cheese came with the order vs the potato salad. I also think it's costly to charge $4 for mac cheese on top of the pricey places. Service is nice and friendly. read more

I got my usual order today, two combo Plates and requested an extra small order of the baked beans. You guys have changed the beans recipe and they do not taste good. Bush beans don't need any alterations. Please go back to the original recipe. Thank you. read more

Came in here with my son right before closing (sorry) and ordered two single plates. Mine was tri-tip with baked beans and mild sauce and an order of cornbread. My son got the single tri tip plate with green beans and spicy sauce. We both loved our meals. Good size portion and every bite was delicious. I ate mine too quick and forgot to take a pic. We will definitely come back. read more

Good for this area. Good portions and price. Cashier was very friendly. Will come back for the third time. People should appreciate having a BBQ joint here in Oakley/Brentwood read more

Mouthwatering BBQ and real sweet tea, not talking about those flavored teas, like real sugar cane type sweet tea like the deep South. The ribs are fall off the bone juicy. They came to my job twice already, and hope they come back. This can be a recurring thing with different trucks. 'Til we MEAT again (get it lol) ~ cheers and see you on Yelp (SYOY)! read more

Came to try dad's bbq for the first time. Been passing by here for awhile and my curiosity finally got to me. I've had my share of bbq before and this is a very solid place to get some around town! I had a three way plate that three entrees and two sides. I had chicken, hot links, and tri-tip on mild barbecue sauce with baked beans and mac and cheese! Portions were heavy which was nice. Nothing was short of flavor! I also ordered corn bread and for dessert I had their banana pudding. Corn bread was slightly sweet and a bit on the drier side and the banana pudding was the perfect amount of sweetness and I enjoyed every bite. Definitely will come by again to try more on their menu! read more

Dad's BBQ - 3-way Hot links, tri-tip, chicken Mac and cheese Baked beans Corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

The meats are super tender and so fresh tasting! The potato salad has nice big chunks and nice flavor. The collard greens are superb & so tender- no bitterness at all! I WILL be back :) read more

Dad's BBQ - Combo plate: bbq chicken & ribs Sides: potato salad & collard greens - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

The response from the business manager wasn't correct based on the sign/price list indicated at the time. There was "Nothing" on the sign that indicated Mac And Cheese for what I ordered was an up charge period!!!!! In addition , I guess they obviously started cutting the Tri Tip differently a while ago. BWhen I went to the Restaurant the Tri Tip was in complete slices. I don't know when they stopped fixing it kike that, nor do I care. The meat was still tough and there was more gristle than meat. I had been to their location in Antioch several years ago, and it wasn't like the picture of my plate from the Juneteenth Celebration. No, I won't be patronizing Dad's Barbecue again. read more

Dad's BBQ - Dad's Barbecue Single Combo: Tri Tip, String Beans, Baked Beans. It came with 2 slices of Wheat Bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

Now the old staff is out and youngsters are in. Today I purchased a two way with sweet potato pie $33.00. The potato salad had all ingredients but was tasteless. The amount of chicken given was about $5 worth. Good thing I opened it before I left. When I mentioned it I was told that was the last of the chicken left that was cooked. Why would the sell me that small amount knowing it was not right??? The did compensate me with two scoops of tri tip tho... I wish the original staff was still there. read more

We have had Dads before, so we decided to order a full rack with a couple other items. The rack was 57$. Unfortunately the ribs were tuff and chewy. Ribs, when done correctly should fall off the bone and almost melt in your mouth. Ribs take time and care. These were rushed and disappointing. Looking for somewhere else. read more

We were welcomed in by the sweetest, nicest lady. Kiddos are super picky, but this Mac and cheese is next level- I mean so good this kid was doing the shovel face. Got the 3 different meat(hot links, tri- tip, chicken, with spicy bbq- generous portions), Mac and cheese and potato salad, with their delicious out of this world Kool-aid, banana pudding, and peach cobbler were my boys favorites. read more

So stopped in there tonight I hear the BBQ is awesome so I go..This is where they get a 2 star rating for the food and flavor, however, the price has gotten ridiculous, you can get a full meal and drink at Black Angus and the waitress will be cordial for about the same price. Here there's no place to really sit, and a bottle soda is twice that of 7-11 now let's get to service... the place is a hole in the wall and you'd think, nice folks, small business but you'd be wrong. The staff is anything but welcoming even rude. You are treated like they are doing you a favor. The cashier has less than zero personality, the cooks look at you like you don't belong and then they just kind of call your name, no thanks for your patronage, or even thanks, NOPE! If ya gotta have BBQ, maybe but otherwise I'll spend my local dollars elsewhere read more

Decided to try out the food at the Brentwood food truck event on a Wednesday. We unfortunately did not take pics of all the food we tried. It was consumed rather quickly! What we tried: Macaroni and cheese: 10/10 Collard greens: 8/10 Fried chicken and fries: 10/10 Catfish: 10/10 Peach cobbler: 9/10 We ordered sweet potato pie, but didn't see that we got another peach cobbler till we got home. Will have to try the sweet potato pie next time. Service was great! The food did take a little longer to make and I am totally ok with that. That means it was made fresh! read more

Dad's BBQ - Fried chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

Tried this place out for the first time and I am happy that there is a place close to me where I can find some good bbq. I don't put much standards on the sides - so the beans and Mac and cheese was decent for what it was, I've had better. I had the 3 way - hot links, tri tip, and the ribs - they were all good and packed with flavor. The bbq sauce was really good too. I'll be coming back when I need that quick bbq fix! read more

I've eaten here pretty infrequently but whenever I've ordered my food in Antioch or Pittsburg 7 years ago it was always right. I specifically asked the young lady to slice my brisket thick. She said okay. I get my food and its chopped up like dog food. Then when I told the older black lady she immediately said thats how we do it. I countered with my experience in the past. No apology, no nothing. Then when she noticed I was clearly upset she asked if I wanted the food after bickering with me back and forth. That will be the last $100 and $20 cash tip I spend. I'll make sure to donate the food to the homeless. read more

This is the spot! Every time I'm out in Antioch, I make it a point to grab food here. The best thing about Dad's is that it's consistent every single time. You already know it's going to be good before you even walk in. Service is pretty quick, and the food just hits the spot perfectly. If you want a reliable, delicious meal without the guesswork, this is where you go. read more

Dad's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

Outstanding food! they have a great menu. Great service and good timing when order is placed. A+

I'm so upset. A long vent. I had a taste to come here after work. I usually get the combo with double ribs. A lady came in to pick up her order and asked is that mine? She said no. I hear her say, something like oh, cause. What she wanted to say was. Cause that's kinda skimpy looking. I noticed it was mine. I walked over and said to self. That is skimpy. The cashier noticed and was looking at me like, as if to say. Is there something wrong? I asked her is that a combo? She said yes with a stank face. Another girl came in and got in on the convo. She said yes that's 4 bones with another stank face attitude. So you get 4 ribs on a combo and 2 with reg? She said yes, 4bones with an attitude. I told her I've gotten this a couple of times. Well how many did you get? Never mind. I just won't come back. Now I got an attitude. I got 4 baby back looking ribs with 1 rib tip cut up. Give me my whole rib, don't skimp on my rib tip. You sell them separate and charge $3.00 extra on a combo. You slice 1 tip into 2-3 pieces. That's how you cheat your customers on the regular rib order. Give me my whole rib. I remember when you did. My order wad horrible. Burnt and hard. I will never go there again. Y'all need to fix your attitudes. It's not what you say. It's how you say it. You knew better to give me those baby back looking burnt little pieces. That was wrong. I didn't even get a piece of bread, napkin or fork. read more

Dad's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

We were soo excited to try this restaurant!! $81.00 we expected great food.. when we got home.. the chicken was dry the ribs were overcooked and dry.. the potato salad tasted like mustard and the corn bread that we paid $3 per muffin was dry and fell apart.. and one was way bigger than the other. We will never go back again.. Very Very Disappointed!!! read more

Very casual establishment. The links and ribs were tasty. The employees were very friendly and talkative. read more

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My meat was so tender and juicy. The potato salad was good also. Be careful with the hot Bbq sauce as it has a nice kick. The new location is still nice and very well kept. This is especially nice right about now. It's very organized inside also. I have been a customer since they were in Oakland. 20 year customer here! read more

Dad's BBQ - Tritip hot sauce, Potato Salad and bread - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

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I understand prices have increased but to pay $30+ dollars for inedible burnt shredded tri- tip is ridiculous ! Never again read more

Dad's BBQ - Entree Dinner Link and Tri trip (burned and inedible) - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

Tri-tip done RIGHT!! When I go, I usually get a three-way with all tri-tip. Everything else is really good, I can confirm that, but the tri-tip is my jawn!!!! read more

Dad's BBQ - Tritip - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

My food was door dashed. I had fried fish Fridayyy. Oh my very good. Nice thick pieces. Great crunch with French fries and a wheat bread. Came hot. They forgot my bread but it's okay I really didn't need it. A nice presentation. Thank you for the Friday special experience. read more

Dad's BBQ - A picture of my food and receipt of order - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

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This was our first time coming here and the food was amazing it did not disappoint The portion sizes were incredible! We had the corn bread, baked beans, Mac and cheese, riblets, hot links, ribs and the meat was covered in their medium heat signature BBQ sauce. It was all so delicious! We will definitely be coming back for more! read more

I'm from the south I am Not impressed ... 18.00 . You don't get much, fries had a not pleasant taste . read more

Dad's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

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First time at Dad's BBQ today and overall it was a great experience. The ribs were cooked to perfection--tender, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. I'm going to pass on the tri-tip next time; it was a little on the dry side for my taste. That said, it wouldn't stop me from coming back. I'll be back Friday to try the fish and chips, which I've heard good things about. The girl at the front was very polite, friendly, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Customer service like that goes a long way. I'm giving this place 4 1/2 stars and looking forward to my next visit. read more

Currently sitting in front of an order of ribs, wings, greens, catfish, and fries. Awesome flavor and great service. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Dad's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

We are new to Brentwood and decided to give Dads a try and I'm so glad I did. The food was delicious. I walked in and everyone was super friendly and helped answer my questions. Got the 3 meet combo because I couldn't decide, so chicken breast, ribs and tri tip. I loved it all but tri tip was my fave by a smidge . I loved the ribletts they give you too. Portions were very generous ! Got the beans and potato salad sides and a corn muffin. Service was pretty fast and price was super good (considering this is all meat)!! I squealed with delight when I opened the box and after I took my first bite. Seriously soooo good! All the meat including the chicken breast were cooked perfectly. Bbq sauce awesome. The potatoes salad was so good perfect seasoning classic recipe. The beans were just a tad sweet for me but still delicious. Corn muffin was moist and great (I added butter and honey at home). I'm so excited we found this spot and can't wait to try some of the other menu items including the whole chicken, soon. read more

Dad's BBQ - Chicken breast tri tip and ribs w beans and potato salad sides. Yum - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

4.5/5 stars: Incredibly good BBQ and even better people. The meats are tender, smoky, and confidently seasoned--the kind of plate that makes you nod after the first bite. Prices are fair, and the staff is genuinely welcoming without the script. It's a clear "bang for your buck." My only beef (pun intended): the solitary waiting table was yucky-sticky. A quick wipe-down routine would fix that first impression fast. I would call it a tiny habit with compounding returns. Bottom line: come for the food, stay for the hospitality, and bring an appetite. If they tidy that waiting spot, Dad's BBQ becomes an easy five-star regular. read more

It's a little pricy but food is good and service is always great. Location is easy for parking

This place is delicious. Easily the best BBQ spot in town. I've tried a lot of places nearby, and this one stands out above the rest. I've only ordered through DoorDash so far, but I'm glad I found it. The BBQ is flavorful, cooked right, and the portions are solid. Definitely worth it every time. read more

Well, I have to come from under the bridge and troll California BBQ restaurants no more. I actually enjoyed this food so much today I have to apologize and say publicly, "There is hope for BBQ in California". I ordered macaroni and cheese, rib tips, cornbread and baked beans. Well let me give you the honest opinion of each item on my plate. Cornbread was moist and warm. It was not dry nor was it overly sweet it had a nice combination of complexity in taste, texture and presentation. If I had to give it a rating, it would be 5 out of 5. Baked Beans for once was sweet and smoky. Most restaurants serve them as a clumpy mess, but these were sweet and smoky with a smooth sauce that it was mixed in. Molasses or brown sugar either one it was really good another 5 out of 5. (I could just eat the cornbread and baked beans by themselves). Macaroni and Cheese for once it was good not great but good. It wasn't overly cheesy nor was it salty and buttery. It was a nice compliment to the meal. Now the rib tips were sauced and smoked. The sauce did not overtake the smoky meat. It is a compliment to the meat. It was soft, tear off the bone type of ribs and I had a side of hot bbq sauce and it was tangy, smoky and hot. Now I did not get the greens, potato salad or any deserts or drinks so those will be a later visit. Overall well done and the customer service was exceptional. Respectful and decent and helpful. Keep up the exceptional valor that you have earned. You don't last 25 years by luck but by giving the customer what they want. Great food and exceptional service. read more

Only 2 people ahead of me in line. Took 10 minutes, then when it was my turn to order he left the counter and I walked away too. Kinders is down the street and better In my opinion. This has happen to me a few times now. Food is good if they take your order ‍ read more

Food and service was great. Plus they have great desserts like peach cobbler and sweet potatoe pie. Both are fire.

I ordered a smoked turkey from Dad's for Thanksgiving. I said i would pick it up on the Wednesday before the holiday. Man, it took me 2 hours to get to Antioch to get this turkey but boy when I tell you it was worth it after all. That turkey was the star of the show on Thanksgiving. It was moist and not dry at all and smoked taste throughout. I'd definitely get again! Good job, Dad's. I also ordered 3 sweet potato pies that I would not order again. The filling was of decent taste but the crust ruined the whole pie. It was flaking and breaking up bad. I think a different, better brand pie crust would have made the difference. So, once again, the turkey A1, the pies, not so much. read more

Food is always good n fresh nice portions n good service. Never a disappointment. Best I'm antioch area. read more

Dad's BBQ - 3 way beef links ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

Great BBQ and sides. I have a new favorite place!!! I will have to try the desserts next time!!