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    Heads And Tails Barbecue

    3.7 (284 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    HEADS AND TAILS BARBECUE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Eugene L.

    I have to Admit. I Love BBQ!!! I Am Actually Some What Of A BBQ Snob!!! Brisket is my Favorite!! So when my Associate Icebreaker Ed told me to try Heads and Tails Bbq!!! I heed his advice!! I rolled to H& T Bbq in my G Wagon!!! I found street parking 2 Doors down.. I rolled in and was Greeted and Seated!!! I perused the Menu and ordered a PENA Colada. Then I perused the Food Menu and Ordered the 2 Ways Combination Plate! Brisket Pork Ribs Potato Salad And Pork Ribs A Neighbor at the Bar Gave me 2 of the Cornbread Fritters with the Roulade Sauce!!! They were delicious!!! I also watched the World Cup Game Netherlands and Japan !! The game ended in a tie!!! lol!! My Bbq Platter was delivered to me!!! It was a nice Presentation!!! It was also Delicious and the Brisket was Tender and Peppery !!! Nice Smoke Ring!! The Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese yummy and creamy!!! Ribs had a nice texture and chew to them !! Plenty of Restrooms and Clean!!! Server's are Nice and Friendly!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hands Strong!!!! Number 34 out of the Top 50 most Prolific Yelp Elites of 2025!!!

    One meat (brisket) and two sides. Plenty of food for one.
    Kimberly B.

    I've been on the hunt for great barbecue in the East Bay for a while now. In my opinion, Everett & Jones has gone downhill, and I still miss the old Flint's, so I was excited to finally try Heads & Tails. My dining companion and I each ordered the one-meat, two-sides combo and shared everything so we could sample a variety of dishes. I chose the half rack of ribs, while he ordered the brisket. We tried the beans, shells and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and potato salad. The biggest positive was the quality of the meat itself. Both the ribs and brisket were excellent cuts, cooked well and tender. That said, neither had the deep smokiness I look for in great barbecue. On our way out, I noticed a table enjoying the Beef ribs, which looked insanely delicious! Falling off the bone and massive. The sides were a mixed bag. The standout for both of us was definitely the beans, which had generous chunks of meat, bits of vegetables, and lots of flavor. The shells and cheese were fine, but a little bland. The potato salad was good enough, just not particularly memorable. Unfortunately, the Brussels sprouts were our least favorite. We were really excited to try them, but they didn't taste much like roasted Brussels sprouts at all. They came with a chimichurri sauce and ended up tasting oddly bitter. The biggest disappointment was the barbecue sauce. If there were multiple sauce options, nobody mentioned them to us. The sauce we were given was much too sweet for my taste and didn't complement the meat particularly well. On the plus side, the atmosphere was great. The World Cup was on several large TVs, the place was packed with energy, and the drinks were solid. I had a spiked strawberry lemonade that was delicious, and my friend enjoyed his Arnold Palmer. A special shoutout to our server, Nikki, who was fantastic. She was friendly, honest about the menu, and really added to the experience. Overall, I'd come back for the quality of the meat and the lively atmosphere, but I'd love to see bolder flavors in the sides and more sauce options. Good barbecue can be hard to find, and while Heads & Tails doesn't quite scratch that itch for me yet, it definitely shows promise.

    Chicken tinga taco
    Malik C.

    This rating was based on the overall experience. My brother saw a popular food reviewer post this establishment; I watched it too and thought the vibes and food looked decent. When we walked in, we were seated immediately which was cool but after that, the service was downhill from there. I will give them the benefit of the doubt because it seemed a little busier due to it being trivia night but we still felt pretty forgotten at our table. We first ordered the chicken tinga tacos, those were solid. Next we ordered brisket frito dish and the bbq burnt ends. That order took approximately 20 minutes to come out. We then ordered the main dishes. I ordered the 2 meat 2 side combo (Brisket, Hot Link, Potato Salad and Garlic Roll). Everyone else ordered tri tip and brisket. I was able to try those items myself. The brisket was ok. The tri tip tho? Y'all remember that mid BBQ spot called Dickey's? Yeah that's what the food reminded me of. The tri tip was disappointing and had zero flavor. The hot link was fine. As for the sauces? They have a sweet bbq, a chipotle bbq and a cali gold type of sauce. I'm sure they make all of them in house because the sweet bbq sauce did not taste much like bbq sauce and the chipotle bbq sauce wasn't any better. The sweet bbq just tasted strange and sweet. The yellow cali gold was exceptional. I think my favorite thing probably was the potato salad and the garlic roll. Once it came time to pay, we were given a to-go box as requested by my brother and no tab. So we waited an additional 25 minutes before my brother just got up and stood at the edge of the bar counter to get someone's attention regarding the tab. All in all, it's safe to say for me at least, I'm not in any rush to return.

    Pork rib plate
    Adrian L.

    I love barbecue and Heads and Tails has a lot of foodies on instagram posting about it so I had to try. I got the pork rib plate and the meat was very tender. The side of bbq sauce was on the slightly sweet side. The dish came with two sides. At the recommendation of my very knowledgeable server I chose the potato salad and the arroz verde. Great selections. All this for $30. The service was friendly and good. I look forward to returning:)

    Carla L.

    Back at the heads and tails barbecue place in Berkeley. Take out! The service was excellent and fast. The ambiance was great! Food was fantastic as always. The hot links were amazing, so much flavor. Pork ribs were good. The extra barbecue sauce is amazing!! Flavor wise it's delicious. Thank you! Carla l

    Queso fries
    Lisa C.

    Heads & Tails in Berkeley is a fantastic spot to watch the World Cup games. The staff is incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu. Every dish I tried was absolutely delicious! I visited to watch the Mexico vs. Ecuador match, and the atmosphere was electric. It was a packed house, but in a positive way. The fans were courteous, and despite the drinking, tension, and crowded space, we all managed to get along. They even have their own parking lot across the street. Overall, I can't wait to return to Heads & Tails because our experience was so enjoyable. I'm looking forward to savoring their delicious barbecue food and the friendly wait staff.

    The Dino Rib was decent.
    Chef Omar R.

    I spun the block, back to Heads and Tails. Good food, cool service, cool ambiance is how I describe it today. Came in for Happy Hour, ordered the Garlic Pecorino Wings, Cheddar Link sausage, Fries, and Housemade Lemonade. The wings were delicious. The cheddar Link sausage was also very good. The housemade lemonade was perfect, with a spritz of carbonated bubbles that gave the lemonade a nice kick. A gentleman came by the table and brought over a complimentary cup of beef tallow popcorn that had a nice flavor. Although we didn't get the fries with the order, everything was good.

    Self service in the back
    Sun L.

    Street parking but they made arrangements with a small parking lot next door High ceilings, wide area, spacious, lots of different seatings, multiple TVs, beautiful bar section and a self service bar in the back Service was great, helpful and informative They ran outta the oxtail poutine, too popular, need to come back But food was very good and the sauces was so flavorful Ordered their $15 cocktails and all of them were a hit Amazing spot amazing food

    Ube Horchata
    Melanie J.

    My mom and I wanted to try this place for a while and finally had the opportunity. We got there in the early afternoon on a weekday and there was a good amount of seating options available and wasn't crazy busy. Automatically seemed like a place that would be good to hang out in as they had plenty of TVs and a bar to sit at. The server started out pretty attentive but started to show up less frequently even though it still wasn't too busy. We had questions that, even though the server answered them, she seemed unsure of. We found afterwards from who I believe was the manager that it was her first week after a mix up on part of our order that wasn't added. I ordered an Ube Horchata which was really good but just wish there was more as it was in a small cup with a good amount of ice. As much as I wanted to love the food, I would say it was mid. My mom got brisket which she said was really good; she was hoping to get a choice of fatty vs lean cut but enjoyed it regardless. I ordered the pork rib combo plate with shells and cheese and potato salad. The ribs were alright; they weren't tender and, I'm not sure what BBQ sauce they gave me but it didn't really help much. The potato salad didn't have flavor at all but the shells and cheese were decent. My daughter ordered a chicken tenders and fries from the kids menu and it was a good portion plus she enjoyed it. Upon getting our to go boxes, we waited about 20 minutes for the bill before we decided to get up and request it from our server. It was nice to be able to try the place finally but all in all don't think I'll be coming back as it was pretty pricey as well.

    Amit S.

    Finally made my way to head and tails bbq. Street parking only so be advised of that. This place is clean, spacious, inviting and family friendly. Got sat almost immediately without a wait. Explored the menu with a variety of bbq items to choose from. Ended up going with the combo plate. 3 meats and 2 sides. Went with tri-tip, ribs and smoked sausage with side of coleslaw and shells and cheese (mac n cheese) and they threw in house pickles. And for starters got the trio of salsa with home made chicharonnes. Warm queso, guacamole and salsa. Bbq was good. Flavorful, seasons and the sauce was chefs kiss. The chicharrones were fresh, crispy and had that hint of spice. They also have a full bar, tv's all around, some small arcade games. Overall a good spot to bring friends and family of all ages for good food, good vibes and a good time.

    Side salad
    Hillari A.

    Great spot for comfort while watching a game, just chatting/eating with friends, whatever. My Dad called to have lunch and asked if I'd been here before, yes! They're great! So we went. It was a nice weekday, off-hour time, so we were there with little competition. After my Dad reviewed the menu, he decided on Chix wings with dry rub and a Caesar salad. I opted for the brisket sammie with a small salad. We enjoyed everything. Although my Dad would have preferred less dressing on his salad, mine as served with it on the side (better). The service was also nice, not interrupting, but attentive. I'll def return -yet again!

    Olga R.

    The heads and tails is the perfect place to go eat good bbq, have some drinks and watch a good game! However the lights are very deem you can't barely see the menu lol, we went at night. The bbq meat was delicious!!! However the sides were bland except the vaquero beans those were tasty! Customer service was very good , I didn't get a chance to know the girls name.

    1 meat 2 sides
    Eizabeth M.

    I loved this place! The food was amazing and the customer service was also on point. They are very attentive and check in on you to make sure you're doing good! The brisket was so good! My absolute favorite was their garlic bread roll! The Ube Horchata drink was also very good not too sweet and not to strong of an alcohol taste. Will 100% be coming back! My husband also got the brisket sandwich and he absolutely loved it!

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    Tipsea

    4.4(183 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown Berkeley
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    Cute decor, love the name, and very nice staff. Cocktails are crafted really well and tasted high…read morequality. Didn't try the food, but saw lots of people ordering with good happy hour deals. Love that the workers were having fun and playing music. Lots of bars were closed during a Friday early afternoon, but tipsea was open! Can't wait to come back here anytime I go to a concert at the Greek or Cornerstone.

    Shattuck is full of fun bars to slip into, Tipsea being one of them. I've been here twice, and this…read morewas the first time trying snacks while here besides cocktails. Looking for an in-between spot (a sip and bite before dinner), we cozied up to the bar here for a quick cocktail and bar food snack. We ordered onion rings that came with the choice of a variety of sauces including Tikka Sauce, Siracha Mango, Sweet Chili, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, and more. Both the cocktails and snacks came timely, and we enjoyed conversation and community chatting with other locals/tourists visiting Berkeley for a short time. The vibes are right in Tipsea and I dig the nautical ambiance/theme/play on words. Worthy of a stop through; street parking on Shattuck/paid garages nearby, but ride-share sometimes easiest for these locations. NA options available and full menu including burgers, a fried chicken sando, seafood options, other bar snacks including Navi's and loaded tots, and dessert.

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    Prizefighter - Fortaleza Blanco w/ club soda + Ginger Beer ($19)

    Prizefighter

    4.4(581 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Save water, drink tequila…read more We tried finding a nearby cafe to kill time but every one of them was busy with no seating. So here I am, sipping on Fortaleza Blanco ($19).... *Cheers* to the Sunday scaries and Monday hangxiety! O T H E R I N F O * HH Specials: Tuesday - Friday, 4 pm - 6 pm and all day Sunday. * Bring your own food. They also have chips and tamales for purchase. * They have a bottle shop next door where you can find small-batch, hard to find spirits. * Hip, industrial vibes with indoor seating and a covered patio. * Well-behaved, leashed dogs allowed in the patio. * There's a spacious lounge area inside that's perfect for large parties and available to reserve. * Plentiful of street parking.

    Came here for the first time during my friend's bachelor party, and I have to say -- the vibes were…read moreimmaculate. The crowd was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and as a minority, I still felt comfortable here. Security at the front was super chill and made a great first impression for someone visiting for the first time. I decided to try the espresso martini, and unfortunately it just wasn't for me. It tasted very vodka-forward, and I was expecting a smoother balance with more coffee flavor. Definitely not my favorite drink of the night, so I probably wouldn't order it again. Expresso martini- 1/5 That being said, I'd still come back for the energy and overall experience alone. Stars are based on overall experience.

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    Tallboy - Deli dog

    Tallboy

    4.4(187 reviews)
    2.9 miTemescal, North Oakland
    $$

    So been living in Oakland for going on 15 years now. I'm not what you would call a "bar" person. I…read moretend to enjoy my cocktails, wine, and beer in the cozy confines of my own home. That said I'm occasionally inspired to go check out the local watering holes for a good pour, some food if possible, and just to be in the presence of the human pulsation. Walking into Tallboy on a Thursday afternoon was a bit like Nirvana for me. There is a comforting vibe of neighborhood and after work people shedding responsibility and "toe the lineness" and transitioning to pondering true meaning and the other side of the elliptical bend over nicely crafted cocktails and HOTDOGS! I am a hotdog fiend, and Tallboy has a very creative range on the menu that does not disappoint. From a basic onions/mustard, an Elote Dog, an a Coney Islandesque (it has chili) version. Some folk go to bar and line up shots (or craft cocktails). At Tallboy you can do that AND line up their hotdogs which I intend on doing in the very near future. The pleasantries don't stop at the food (there are other delicious snack items on their menu to choose from too). Tallboy has a fully stocked bar, and the menu has a list of really unique and delicious signature craft cocktails. I'm not a Mezcal drinker, but I ended up dubiously ordering their Guava Martini which to my smokey surprise is made with Mezcal. I stayed with the smokey fruitiness of this Guava Martini as it was my mistake that I did not read in the description it is made with Mezcal, and ended up chasing it with their Tamarindo Cocktail which also has Mezcal. To those who really enjoy Mezcal the Tallboy Guava Martini and the Tamarindo Cocktail do not disappoint. Both have that deep Smokey Mezcal essence, but cut with the fruit sweetness. I personally think the Tamarindo balances well with the Mezcal. The Guava Martini the Mezcal comes through stronger, but both are just the tonic to release any existential pinging going on in your head. If you really want to kick in the hyperdrive pair either of these with an Elote Dog. I had their Deli Dog which sufficed. I think the Deli Dog would pair better with their standard Martini, but hey let's us not bring that snobbiness into Tallboy. Tallboy has an element of cloak and dagger or secret treehouse club about it. What I mean here is there is no signage on the outside (please keep it that way!). When you walk past all you see is this quaint beigeish/yellow brick façade of an establishment which begs you to press your face to the glass and scan what in the blazes is going on in here! Before you know it you are caught in the Tallboy tractor beam, and you find yourself sitting at the bar with some kind of craft drank and hotdog pondering the space and the very nice old fashioned wainscoting painted a shade of green circa 1930 (my description of winning in life). The cadre of bartenders are all really pleasant folk, very attentive (checking in with you to see if you need another round, hotdog, or snack), have tight shaker skills, and they know their craft and the menu. Tallboy also has SLUSHIES, and I did not do a deep dive on them, but I'm positive they may/do put spirits in them; or not. Also I noticed other patrons with a beautiful enticing thing that looked like an ice cream sundae milkshake hybrid (it had what looked like whipped cream on top) in on old timey soda fountain ice cream goblet. This could be a craft cocktail they make with the slushie, but major props for serving it in that goblet. I will investigate on my next visit which I intend to be very soon. Tallboy is the kind of bar establishment I could easily adopt as my after work living room for a couple of hours everyday.

    Had an amazing experience at Tallboy!…read more Sat at the bar on a sunny weekend and immediately loved the vibes. Bartenders were friendly and seemed to know a lot of the regulars. Can't quite describe it but it didn't feel like an SF bar, felt more open and like a community watering whole. On to the food and drinks. I'm vegetarian so was so excited to try the dogs - which are vegan. And I may be biased but you cannot tell that you're missing out on anything with all the flavor packed combos. The bun was fluffy and soft and you have multiple fun themed options to choose from. My partner and I ended up getting the deli dog and truffle meltdown. Deli was perfect - classic mix of spice and crunch with the spicy brown mustard and giardiniera peppers. And the truffle meltdown was so savory and decadent - totally different flavor profiles from each dog! We were only going to grab one drink but the menu was so inventive we ended up getting two. I ordered the banana hammock (which comes with a fire show) and espresso martini slushee which was is up there with the frozen Irish coffees I've had in New Orleans. Man writing this has my mouth watering... definitely coming back for more dogs, drinks, and vibes!

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    Tigerlily - Michael's Pollen (yum!), and a shot of Glenfiddich 12

    Tigerlily

    4.3(802 reviews)
    1.5 miNorth Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto
    $$

    This was a great find! Made reservations for 4 to celebrate a birthday. Parking can be a little…read moretough in this area, so leave extra time. It's a nice, earthy, hip vibe. Both the drink and food menus are well thought out. We asked for some advice when ordering and the server (owner?) was very kind, honest, and helpful. Everything we had was excellent! We tried some standard choices and unusual ones and it was all amazing. Best veggie pakora (flavor, texture, and sauce) in the area. The spices across the board were artfully dimensional and delicious, not just hot or overwhelming. The cocktails and mocktails were really nice- a little unusual (distinctive, but not weird). They were well balanced and beautifully served. This is our new favorite Indian spot and we'll definitely be back!

    I was so happy to hear Tigerlily on Shattuck is still open! I hadn't been a patron there for…read moreyears..so much has changed (in a great way) in this sweet area of Berkeley. I can't wait to come back and order food, but the drinks and ambiance remain just lovely, and the family that runs this spot are also just the most kind. We came ironically during their happy hour and ordered Espresso Martinis and watched the end of a big college basketball game. We started to see Shattuck 'wake back up' if you will, as most places close and reopen around 4:30-5:00pm. Service was quick, and if we weren't on our own food tour de Berkeley, would have ordered a couple of happy hour snacks or just stayed for dinner. We heard the Tikka Masala Fried Chicken and the Indian fusion brunch are something to def make our way back to try. Other unique menu items: Tumeric Mashed Potatoes, Sesame Avocado Fry Bread, Tigerlily Nachos & Tacos, and the North Indian Style Meatballs. Oh, and the brunch cocktails :) If you're looking for a date night spot in the month of love, grab some friends on the weekend, or just saddle up solo to catch a game, Tigerlily checks all these boxes.

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    Tupper and Reed

    Tupper and Reed

    3.7(315 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    Tried the Wild Thing cocktail. Tastes just like an Al pastor taco in the best way possible. HIGHLY…read morerecommend for mezcal lovers. Also, great vibe and great service. Full bar!!!

    I have a fairly large at home bar with plenty of ingredients, so it gets harder to find a place…read morethat serves craft cocktails that I couldn't make myself. Tupper and Reed still stands tall above everyone else. I stopped in on a Saturday evening, feeling pretty mellow. After I arrived, a band started up that reminded me of the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. You can't beat the ambiance, since this was an old music store, and the please is littered with antique record players and instruments. There are some negative reviews here about rude, more accurately, unresponsive bartenders, and I don't think they get what this place is all about. If you want a chatty, friendly bartender, go to an Irish pub. This place is all about creating unique concoctions in volume. Having said that, I'll tell you a story. In March 2019, I was with a chatty bartender here, since it was a quiet night. I was looking at the vast array of bottles, and noticed something that said "Buffalo Trace" but looked different from their usual bottle. I asked her what it was, and she didn't know. It had about three fingers left at the bottom, so she looked at me mischievously and said, "wanna finish it with me?" So we did. Turns out, that 375 ml bottle was worth about $300. It was one of their experimental batches, made with oats in 2002. I found a bottle online in England and got it shipped here. Best whiskey I've ever had.

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    Beta Lounge - Wine Tasting Flight $20
We have a very robust wine program, new wines are introduced every week! Come alone or with friends, colleagues!

    Beta Lounge

    4.0(395 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$
    16 years in business
    Locally owned & operated

    Beta Lounge on Durant Ave Berkeley, been around since 2009 and just relaunched as 3.0 in 2025 with…read morea new tapas menu, wine flights, spirit flights, and fresh herb cocktails. Happy hour runs 3 to 5:30 with $8 wine and cocktails which is genuinely hard to beat in Berkeley. Wednesday wine night is 50% off bottles including reserve, so that one is worth planning around. Spring rolls and hummus plate are the go-to snacks, light menu that works well with the drinks. Comfortable couches, good music, dog friendly, bartenders that actually remember you. 5 stars, solid neighborhood spot that keeps getting better, Wednesday wine night alone earns it

    I had no idea Beta Lounge existed off of Durant Ave. and what a cool space and place off-the-beaten…read morepath! We heard this building has been many different iterations over the years, but happy to have found this spot in Berkeley for a fun happy hour with friends. We enjoyed the wine flight (choice of 4 wines), each with a nice pour, and shared the spinach dip with chips. We also enjoyed an espresso martini to cap off the evening. The staff were super friendly, and the lounge was filled with what seemed like regulars. The lounge couches were super comfy and it was an overall very relaxing yet intimate experience. I would definitely come back again with a group, or even stop by for a date night. Parking is a bit tough in this area, but there is street parking (if lucky enough to find it) and garages nearby.

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