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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'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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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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Keeping it real folks! Just bought a 3-way...ribs chicken and tritip. Unfortunately all of it was DRY! I thought I'd give it try and I know for sure that I can cook it better. Even with bbq sauce it was still dry. Like old cooked food or food that's been sitting all day still getting heat on them or just cooked way too long. Green beans too salty. Cmon folks...my first time and sorry to say, my last time! I took a few bites of each meat to see if it was just one piece but it was all the pieces of all the three different meats. Sorry but it takes more than one bite to see if one likes it or not. It's not about the money sweetie. It's about how you respond to real reviews from honest people. So one bite full refund and two to three bites then I'm stuck with a full plate of dried bbq. No tenderness at all, sorry to say. What you saw that was left went into the garbage can. So all that uncut tritip, chicken and ribs I saw before closing is supposed to be for the next day? If so, then it's day old food, not freshly cooked. And could be why the food I got was dried up. No worries. Your response says it all. I never asked for a refund. Just hoping a response of come back another time when we have freshly cooked food right off the grill that hasn't been sitting for hours and possibly into the next day drying up all the tenderness. I guess that would be too difficult for you to even consider. No accountability. It's all good. read more

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

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

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

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

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

Nice portions, ribs were pretty good. Wish they had beef ribs :( but don't let they shy you away ^_^

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

Came out to support local businesses at the Wed Food Truck gathering at Brentwood Community Center on Wed. Saw Dad's was here so we gave it a try. The gentleman at the order window didn't seem too thrill to be there as I also had to ask him to repeat himself over the loud generator noise. Ordered the fried catfish and a combo order. Catfish had a very fishy taste and the ribs with links were ok. Like I said we gave it a try. read more

This place has great-tasting BBQ. Highly-recommended! I had a little of everything and it was all fantastic, even the dessert (a peach cobbler in my case). Service was fine. The place is small and seems intended mostly for take-out. That being said, for whatever it's worth, the restaurant interior is perfectly fine. read more

Absolutely INCREDIBLE food and AMAZING people! This hardworking, family-owned business is the kind you want to support -- not only because their food is outstanding, but because they're genuinely kind, professional, and unbelievably efficient. I worked with them for an event I hosted - they brought their food truck to our event and knocked it out of the park. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly executed. They also do catering -- and after this experience, I'd hire them again in a heartbeat! read more

I spent $238 at this establishment and I'm disappointed. I normally eat there so I thought why not have it catered for my event but OH WAS I WRONG! The ribs were BURNT! I didn't have time to go down or call since I was hosting a event so i was 2 days late to report it but honestly that's besides the point I provided a picture to show what I was talking about but was told "it's from the grill" which it shouldn't taste burnt every bite and TOUGH! I was denied a refund or replacement. I wasn't asking for a full refund..just for the product that wasn't consumed to be refunded! read more

We came out of Office Depot and our nose brought us to Dad's BBQ. The food was really delicious. We are from Colorado though. But we have family nearby and we will definitely be back to Dad's BBQ. The owner was awesome and really nice! read more

The food here is delicious! However I wish they would charge more OR admit they can't & refuse to offer all dark meat chicken meals. This has always happened to me here. Serious every single time!! Tonight I was tired after a long day of work & Dad's is my family's favorite place. I decided to order. The owner was there & I totally trusted they would finally get it right so I didn't check the food until I got home. WRONG!!! ALL WRONG. I open it up and no dark meat. I drive all the way back . The owner told me "He gave you extra white meat because all of the dark meat is at the bottom. We can take back the extra chicken if you want" So I started digging to the bottom and Eureka!!!! THERE IS ONLY ONE HALF OF A WING THAT IS DARK MEAT! Yay! Really?? lol Then the owner admits to me "We can't break up an entire whole chicken just for a all dark meat order" Then she adds "Are you okay with that?" I told her you aren't offering me any alternatives here so I am forced to be okay & I left. My thing to you (owner of Dad's BBQ) is 1. STOP tricking your customers into believing they can order all dark meat orders. 2. At least provide ONE WHOLE ENTIRE PIECE OF DARK MEAT RATHER THAN 1/2 of a wing. Will this be too difficult for you 3. Charge more for all dark meat order IF YOU CAN ACTUALLY PROVIDE IT!. 4. Show more compassion & realize customers make your business . Make things right rather than challenging the hands that feed you! Seriously 1/2 of a wing??? See the pictures!!! I have no reason to lie about this! Response to the owner's last comment: I never raised chickens however that last time I cut up a whole chicken or cooked a whole chicken there a 4-pieces of dark meat (2-legs & 2-thighs). I have never seen or heard of a whole chicken with 1/2 of a wing. By the way AI says: "Dark meat: The thighs and legs are dark meat because the muscles are used for walking and running, requiring more endurance. A point of confusion: While technically white meat, wings have a slightly higher fat content than breasts, which can sometimes make them feel more like dark meat to some people," There is no agreement or understanding on any of this. You did offer more chicken yes. However as it was still NOT what I initially ordered. I refused your generous refund as well because it was offered well after I left your establishment the second time. Be more transparent and honest to customers. We agree to completely disagree. read more

Dad's BBQ - One wing makes this an all dark meat Meal??? Really? - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

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Another great find this year! The food is absolutely fantastic, fresh, and a great value for what you pay for. They gave you a lot of food on each plate. I can name specific things but everything I've tried. Here has been wonderful so far. From the ribs to the chicken to the tri-tip, it's all been One wonderful thing after another. Highly recommended. read more

Food is amazing. Meat is cooked to perfection and the sauce compliments every bite. The peach cobbler is just like what we grew up with and the sweet potato pie is on point. read more

Got two "3" plates. Order was mixed up with sides and meat in the wrong plates so we had to scoop out the sides and switch the food around. Annoying. Potato salad was not good at all...Has a weird taste to it. $3 for corn bread muffin is crazy, especially when it was extremely dry and tasteless. Tritip and chicken were good! We also paid $16 for peach cobbler that was served cold in a plastic container. Are we supposed to heat it up at home or??? Overall extremely disappointing after paying $120. Won't be going there again. Don't waste your money. read more

I've came here and have gotten the tri tip and Mac and cheese combo plates and the deliciousness is always there. Mac and cheese is creamy and cheesy. The tri tip is doused in enough bbq sauce, I usually get mild. You can change the spice level. The workers are helpful and welcoming. There's only a few tables in this restaurant. read more

Dad's BBQ - Tri tip, greens & Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Antioch, California

BBQ is bland and dried. Owner keep removing my reviews. I wouldn't come back. There are other good BBQ places in the east bay.

AWESOME! The food here is absolutely delicious! I used to dislike barbecue until I had the chance to try this place, and now I can confidently say it's the best barbecue I've ever had! The flavors are rich and complex, perfectly harmonizing with the tender, smoky texture of the meat. Every bite is a delight! The staff here are genuinely amazing and exude kindness; I want to extend a special thank you to the young lady who assisted Erisha during our visit--her recommendations made our experience even better. The atmosphere is vibrant, filled with fantastic music that adds to the overall dining experience, and the interior is tastefully designed, creating a warm and inviting space. This is undeniably a 5-star establishment! I'm already planning to cater from here for our upcoming events; I can't wait to share this culinary gem with friends and family! read more

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

Ummmm, I've ordered from Dad's BBQ Lone Tree Way location twice so far; both DoorDash orders and both of my experiences have been great. My first time, I ordered a 3-way combo; links, chicken, tri-tip--my sides were green beans and MAC. My second time ordering, I ordered another 3-way, which consisted of ribs, tri-tip, chicken--this time my sides were potato salad and green beans... the potato salad was really good (I don't eat anyone's potato salad, but my own)! I will continue to try new items on their menu; they've won me over based on quality and the consistency with their food. read more