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    Drew’s Barbecue

    4.8 (30 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    The smell is amazing!
    Kathryn E.

    We are walking the Roundabout Trail (https://crosstowntrail.org/the-roundabout/) and smelled Drew's long before we saw it. What a lovely surprise to unexpectedly come across just in time for lunch! We had the two way with chicken and pork ribs. Yum! The rub is perfect! We also enjoyed the baked beans and potato salad sides. There's no seating, so we took our meal across the street to the Herz playground. It was a perfect rest stop on our hike... including bathrooms, and water refill. Highly recommend if you're in the area! The two way was enough to share between my husband and me.

    Pork ribs hot off the grill with links. Side of potato salad and mac and cheese.
    Aaron Z.

    We stopped by after hiking around McLaren Park and I'm glad we did! Drew seems like a cool guy and the food sort of reminds me of getting really good food at a backyard cookout. Not too fancy, just delicious food on a neighborhood street corner. That makes sense since apparently he's been doing it this way for over 8 years. We got the ribs and the links with potato salad and mac and cheese. I have no idea which are homemade and which are not except the ribs, but I'll review it all! The ribs were dry rubbed and lightly smoked with a bit of char. There were a few bony rib ends which some people aren't into, but I'm very excited about a little cartilage. The links had a little spiciness and good texture. No complaints about that potato salad. I really liked the mac and cheese; larger macaroni and good cheese flavor. Tasty, homey, and local.

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    Dave O.

    The guy running this spot really knows his way around a grill. I was staying somewhat close by and was looking at food options in the area when Drew's pop up. I noted the limited days/hours they were open and marked it as a place to try when I was in the Bay Area. Only open on Friday/Saturdays from 12-7 it is worth stopping by if you are in the area. The menu is real simple: Ribs, Chicken, and Hot Links with 4 sides to choose from, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Green Beans, and Potato Salad. I went on a Saturday afternoon and ordered the 2 Way which I chose the ribs & chicken along with the mac & cheese and green beans as my sides. Also added a couple of links to the order. I was told that all the sides were homemade except the potato salad which was still supposed to be good. This is strictly a carry-out only operation just so you know. Ribs 4/5 Chicken 4/5 Links 3.5/5 Mac & cheese 4/5 Green beans 4/5 The ribs and chicken were cooked very well and the rub used was good. Nice smoky flavor that only charcoal can give you. There were some bottled BBQ sauces available on the table but I forgot to add some before I left. No matter it wasn't needed since the rub was good. Although it wasn't the best BBQ I've had it is good and I would recommend trying Drew's BBQ out sometime.

    Turkey Chili, Mac&Cheese, Potato Salad

    1st timer. George hella koo, told him it was our 1st time and had us try the turkey chili and we are coming back every week now! The ribs is hella meaty AND TENDER, I scraped the meat off that bone better than a dog. Ooey gooey Mac & cheese . Place is BOMB.COM

    Ribs with Mac n Cheese with Beans
    Anne V.

    The ribs were really good! So was the 2 sides. I definitely recommend coming here if you want some ribs made with love!

    Kyle C.

    Best food in the neighborhood. Most food places are really far away from here, but this is hella close, affordable, and good. The sales owner is the best owner Ive seen so far

    Rib combo with Mac & cheese and potato salad.

    Delicious! I had the rib combo with Mac & cheese and potato salad Very friendly service

    Rib combo with baked and green beans.

    Stopped by while the kids enjoyed the brand new Hertz playground. Was pleasant surprised by the deliciousness of the food! Got the ribs, with green beans and baked beans. All were delicious. Staff was friendly. Can't wait to be back. We paid in

    Ribs, baked beans, Mac and cheese

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    Beyond extraordinary, this is undoubtedly some of the most exceptional barbecue I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy.

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    Excellent food! Perfect meal! We feel like we hit the jackpot! Drew is very generous!!!

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    Wow Weezer the Brother cooks and makes bbq and mac and cheese off the Victor scales keep doing what you are doing. Amen to the food

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    This is a hood spot . Man them ribs are fireeeeee! Them chicken goes crazy too on ma mama

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    4.0(185 reviews)
    5.0 miOuter Sunset
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    I ordered the brisket sandwich and a corn muffin. The…read morebrisket sandwich was absolutely delicious and went well with some leftover baked beans I hade made. The corn muffin is perfectly made and delicious. I am stuffed but can't wait to order again.

    3x I went 2 hours before they closed and SOLD OUT ! They WILL NOT ANSWER THE FLIPPN PHONE !! so you…read morecan't find out if they are SOLD OUT. I finally tried one more time. The BBQ brisket was not so good. I ask the cook for lean brisket and was given 30% fat From 1/2 lb . Payed for extra pickles and got 4 small pieces in it to go cup. The staff really acts like they don't care. No personality made to order from a computer screen. With a staff standing there, playing on their phones. Small amount of sauce. The banana pudding was good, but didn't have very much flavor. But I could tell they made the effort to make it a special dessert. Mac & cheese was OK. But wouldn't order it again. I live in the neighborhood and found them through a TikTok video. Really sad they can't run the restaurant like adults. Adult restaurant tours answer the phone adult restaurant tours have enough food to sell at least 30 minutes before closing. Adult restaurant tours make sure their customer happy. The place is run by children. I've spent 25 years in the restaurant industry and cannot understand the way this place is run. Was really hoping to find a good barbecue place in SF . This one is not IT

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    3.3(1.8k reviews)
    5.1 miJapantown, Lower Pacific Heights
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    YakiniQ really said "leave hungry? never heard of her."…read more Pulled up with my homie Jun because this man treated me to lobster last time and you already know... Asians keep receipts but in a wholesome way We don't split love, we rotate blessings. For $49.99/person, this AYCE Korean BBQ was straight violating my self-control. The short ribs?? HELLA BUSSIN. Like actually criminal. Every bite had me ascending like a TikTok food review in 4K. Meat so juicy I almost stood up and thanked the cow personally. The grill smoke got us smelling like seasoned warriors walking outta there but honestly worth it. Staff kept the meats coming faster than my auntie asking why I'm still single. And let me put y'all onto some elite Chinese vocabulary real quick: "好吃到舔手指" (hǎo chī dào tiǎn shǒu zhǐ) = "so good you lick your fingers." That's EXACTLY the vibe. Finger-licking good fr fr. YakiniQ got me fighting for my life, unbuttoning my pants in the parking lot, and already planning my return. 10/10. No crumbs left. Their "Red Hot" peanut sauce is the carry here - no doubt. Highly recommend with my utmost respectful regards!

    Came here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Had poor experiences at the Livermore…read morelocation in the past, so wasnt really expecting much from this spot either. Granted we were a bit late for our reservation, we ended up having to wait another 30-40 mins. The place (2nd floor) is small & awkward. We were all cramped waiting on the stairway and the actual seating area is also fairly small for a busy KBBQ place/big parties. The 8 of us squeezed into a booth with 2 chairs on the side. You can also feel whenever the table next to us got up and stomped/yelled/moved in their chairs-- which was really often. The basic AYCE menu is fairly limited-- esp for the side options. The marinated meats were pretty good as was the tteokbokki. Side & meat portions were alright, but the kicker is having to flag down staff to make sure they put in the order & bring it out. We asked for japchae about 5 times before it actually reached our table towards the end of our meal. The server/manager also told us that he had accidentally brought out 2 bottles of soju for us and that he'd COMP 1 bottle. We didnt notice that he had actually charged us for 2 and comped/subtracted a "third" one. So none were really comped at all. I just realized after we paid and that felt really sketchy. Idk if it's worth coming back here.

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    Fikscue Craft BBQ - 2 Dino Ribs, 2 beef back ribs, one sausage

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    4.3(314 reviews)
    10.3 mi

    Ambiance - 5/5 Walking in I didn't have much expectation…read more But as I step foot into the place. I was fascinated but the wall art. The street art vibe with the cartoon style character. Super awesome. The kitchen is wide open. Everything was super clean and well put together. Service - 5/5 Great recommendations from the staff. The house slaw and banana pudding were clearly popular choices, and they definitely knew what they were doing when guiding the order. I told them it's my first time. These were what they recommended me. One of the staff actually gave a piece of brisket to try. Very nice of them to give a free sample before I order so I know what I'm expecting. Food - 4.5/5 Dish Ordered: Dino Rib, Brisket ( 1/2 lb), House Slaw, Banana Pudding 5/5 Dino Rib Wow. This was the highlight. The meat was unbelievably tender--every single part of it. Usually with ribs, especially the upper portions, you get some toughness or dryness depending on how it's smoked. Not here. This one was melt-in-your-mouth soft, juicy throughout, and you could practically pull it apart effortlessly. The seasoning was perfect--balanced, not too salty, not bland, just right. Every bite hit. 4/5 Brisket ( 1/2 lb) About two slices. Visually, it looked great--nice color, juicy, with a solid fatty portion. But after eating the Dino rib, it felt a bit underwhelming. Still good, just didn't hit as hard flavor-wise. Might be better appreciated on its own next time. 5/5 House Slaw This paired extremely well with the meat. Sweet, tangy, and refreshing. The hint of peanuts adds a nice nutty layer that makes it stand out. It cuts through the richness of the meat perfectly. 5/5 Banana Pudding Not your typical pudding--it's more like a banana cake. The sweetness not too overwhelming, smells amazing, and just hits the spot. A great way to finish the meal. Additional Comments The Dino rib alone makes this place worth it. It sets a very high bar, which honestly makes everything else feel secondary. The best Rib I have ever had in my life so far. Important thing to note is that the rib will be weighed. I don't think you can ask to get the portion you want like you can with the brisket. My Dino rib came out to be 1.6lb. The sides and dessert complement the meal really well and round out the experience. Price is bit is definitely in the higher end but the experience is definitely worth it.

    Son wanted to try so we are here…read more The line was long, the selection limited but the taste was good. There were many big orders, likely for parties. A $300 order can fit nicely into a regular paper grocery bag with room to spare, so make sure your wallet is mentally prepared so it does not go into shock. We had a sandwich. A pound of brisket and some baby back. My advice... unless you really want to suck the gravy off the bones or want to bring gift to your canine friend, don't get anything with bones as everything is by weight and I don't know about you, I can't chew on the bones. After close to $80, I had some meat off the rib and a piece of brisket, and craving some instant noodles ... The place is very transactional and noisy. But that is how it should be with a busy place where majority of orders are to-go.

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