I can't speak to the ambiance of the establishment as I had take out…read more There was a wait, but not extremely long. The brisket was delicious albeit a little fatty. The BBQ sauce was phenomenal. The baked beans were fine. The Mac and cheese was OK. I would go back and try something different like links and collards. Overall good.

Customer service- HORRIBLE. Food is barely just ok... Either way I will not be back…read more When we walked in, no one greeted us or acknowledged our presence. We stood there for seven minutes before someone finally came over and stood behind the counter, waiting for us to speak first and place our order. There was no greeting, no offer to help, and no basic courtesy such as asking how they could assist us. The lack of acknowledgment made us feel unwelcome from the moment we arrived. Unfortunately, the experience did not improve after we placed our order and sat down to eat. The brisket was cold, dry, and lacked flavor. The sides were also served cold, which made the entire meal disappointing. Additionally, we were provided with only one serving of barbecue sauce for the brisket, which was especially frustrating given how dry the meat was. Basic customer service, properly prepared food, and serving meals at an appropriate temperature should be standard expectations. The combination of the unwelcoming service and poor food quality made this a very disappointing dining experience. I wanted to bring this to your attention because this is not the type of experience customers should have when dining at your establishment.

Food is good, especially the brisket, is very tender. Yellow rice and the Indonesian slaw are good…read moretoo. Service is quick and the staff is friendly.

Came by around 4pm on a Sunday and unfortunately a handful of items were sold out, including the…read morebeef cheeks, back ribs, iga saos, nasi goreng, and dino ribs. We ended up getting the smoked brisket, jalapeño cheese sausage, and potato salad. Everything was so delicious. The brisket was extremely tender and melt-in-mouth, jalapeño cheese sausage was an explosion of flavor, and potato salad was perfect creaminess level and seasoned/garnished well with bits of crunchy texture from the red onions and topped with green onions. Definitely worth a visit if in the area, would be curious to try their sold out items next time. Handful of indoor and outdoor seating available. Cashier was super friendly and food was served very quickly.

I have been telling my friend about how satisfying and delicious the food at Horn BBQ is, but every…read moretime we came by the restaurant was closed. Finally, we were so excited to see it was open on a Saturday an we came in for lunch. To order you need to scan the QR code and pay plus tip before a single person spoke to us or offered us service. From the menu we saw they were out of beef ribs, smoked chicken, rib tips, no peach cobbler, no banana pudding and no kool aid. I come for their brisket and my friend loves ribs so we went ahead and ordered combo plates to share. Mine was the brisket with a side of collard greens, she had the pork ribs, a hotlink with a side of Mac-n-cheese, & cornbread. For drinks we had lemonade and an Arnold Palmer. I'm not sure what has happened over the last few months but the quality of the food, the service and the expectation to pay and tip up front were very disappointing. The greens, Mac cheese, brisket and ribs were cold. The hotlink wasn't BBQ'ed it was pan fried. Everything tasted like warmed up leftovers and we will not return. For 2 of us to eat it came to $100 and we were not satisfied. The dining room is an attractive space, it was completely empty. The staff was unclear about what we ordered, had to be told to bring our drinks, bartender is also working as server and apologized for his uncertainty. I suggest this restaurant hire and train more staff if they intend to keep their doors open.

Yall!!!! I knew it! This spot is closed!!! Ughhhhh I'm so irritated! Such a stinking WASTE! Like…read morewhy couldn't they stay in business!? Well I'll tell you why! Because they always always always ran out of stuff! I can't tell you how many times I came and they had no HOT LINKS! NO CHICKEN! NO BRISKET!! When a place like this is so good and has so much potential it's truly soooooo disappointing!! I honestly think chef Matt horn needs to just give it up! Both his locations are closed now and it's not fair to put out such good food and then close out of no where! I'm done

Friendly bbq place, tasty food. I ordered ribs, collard greens, smoked beans and cornbread. The…read moreribs were juicy and falling off the bone. The other items were very good, too. All of them. Hayward traffic, on a Friday, at 5pm, was atrocious, but so glad they were in that smaller shopping center, rather than the bigger one.

Ambience: Two stars cause I like the sarcasm of the owner…read more Service: Reasonable time. Food: The brisket is not seasoned. The sandwich was $16 w/ tax but it should be no more than $6. The meat was 7/10 tender. Disappointed. I could have gotten something tastier and worth the cost. Reviews: im more upset with the reviews of this place. Either bbq standards decreased or im convinced people dont know what good bbq is. And not talking Texas, kc, or any other place. Just what good bbq is. Bbq shouldn't be carried by the sauce. The real measure is tender and seasoned enough to standalone. Use salt and pepper at least.

Huge shout out to Dorcia--best food in the town!…read more I come over from work frequently to indulge on some of my favorite food and service. Thank you!

I booked a reservation online, which I'm so glad I did! It was super busy! But we loved the vibe…read moreand the playlist of music. Everett and Jones once had a location in Sacramento many years ago and I used to visit often. I loved their barbecue sauce and still buy it in stores when available. I had that in mind when telling my family, 'Let's go!" I was disappointed with the food when we arrived. The first thing I noticed when our food came out was that the barbecue sauce wasn't as thick as I remembered, it was very runny, it's didn't stick to the mean. I also saw a lot of fat on the ribs, but thought maybe the taste would be good, so we prayed and ate. Unfortunately, the ribs were fatty and tough to find good meat. I also tried the brisket, which was a little fatty but VERY good. I ordered mac and cheese and greens as sides, but didn't like either. The mac and cheese had a bit of charred cheese on top (which I love), but I wasn't impressed afterward. My friend's hot link had zero flavor, just texture, which was strange. I was embarrassed because I had bragged about how hot the links were! Sike! Everyone at the table enjoyed the sweet cornbread. We also loved the mango lemonade. The desserts were outstanding: caramel cake, key lime pie, and pecan sweet potato pie. I highly recommend those! I'd visit again but skip the ribs and links. As a family member said, 'Don't eat your leftovers alone--you might need someone to do the Heimlich if you choke on the fat." jkjk

Preferred the brisket over the ribs The ribs were good well…read morebut not fall off the bone tender The brisket was juicy and we got a combination of lean and fatty cuts Their potatoes sald 5/5 Honey butter on the jalapeño corn bread The greens were cool And they have a variety of sauces including vinegars to go with the food

Okay, Pig in a Pickle, you just made my week. I'm in town…read moreon business and found this place, and it's already my go-to for every future trip. Some of the best BBQ I've had in a while. I got a pound of baby backs, 6 smoked wings, a medium potato salad, and a side salad, then asked the chef to fix everything up however he likes to eat it, sauce and dry rub and all. Best call I made all day. Ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with that perfect smoky bark. Wings had real smoke flavor, not just sauce slapped on top. Potato salad was creamy and the side salad kept things fresh. Honestly it all just worked. Huge thanks to the chef and the crew for the love and the care. You can taste it. Chef's kiss, and cheers! If you're anywhere near Emeryville and you like BBQ, do yourself a favor and go. Order a bit of everything, and if you're feeling bold, ask the chef to surprise you. You won't regret it. See you next trip!

Food- Large portions Service- Not bad but I've had better…read moreAmbiance- You but it to- go The food is delicious and reasonably priced. I've only been once but I'm definitely going back.

I was introduced to World Champion Smokehouse by a coworker…read more There's a small parking lot, enough for about 15 vehicles. I ordered at the check out. I was given a receipt with my order number. Really friendly and courteous staff. It's a Latinx grocery store, and the meals made are in the store. My first time going, I bought smoked ribs, and two sides for $15. When I saw the amount of ribs for that price, I was amazed. So many ribs! And, so delicious. Second time I went, fish & chips. Catfish, 4 pc., about 8" each piece, with an abundance of fries. Third time, ribs again. I added BBQ sauce to the side. It was messy the first time. Lol I definitely recommend this place.

Junior is awesome! Great food and ambience , super nice staff. Would definitely return!read more

junior was amazing we had an amazing experience because of him!!! food was amazing and…read more I will for sure come back

Everything is delicious and fresh! Try the marinated chicken…read morealso On weekdays they BBQ in the parking lot ....

Excellent market…read more Great selection of Harris Ranch beef, good prices I didn't see an exterior sign, it's the meat counter in the grocery store Some seafood too

Pickles n' smoke showed up at the Kensington Farmers Market last Sunday. The market's weekly email…read moremessage explained two days before that openings can occur in the market due to family emergencies or vacations, or for other reasons. When that happens, the market will introduce its clientele to "a start-up vendor, or someone who's too small to commit to a weekly gig, or someone who wants to try out a cool new product." The market manager, Chris, cited Pickles n' Smoke as an example of the new surprises we can look forward to. When I showed up last Sunday at noon, there was a short line to order. Customers were curious about the new vendor; perhaps many had showed up expecting Fat Daddy's, which is the usual operation at this corner. During my short walk down the market to the Pickles tent, someone whispered in my ear that the brisket from PnS was delicious. As a result, I ordered the brisket sammi, a relatively small sweet roll piled high with brisket, slaw and sauce. The sandwich cost $19, which was somewhat more than I expected to pay; the price, however, did not strike me as outrageous. I paid in cash and was pleased that there was no tip bucket begging for the dollar bill that I received in change. The sandwich was quite excellent. All the flavors blended together very well, and I wasn't terribly bothered by the sweetness of the roll. If PnS comes back to the market, I'll try buying some barbecued meat in bulk or composing a "plate," which can include multiple meats and sides.

Spent some time talking with the woman behind the screen @ the Kensington Farmers Market January…read more11, 2026. Pickles n Smoke had a booth there. She assured me it would be really good~~NOT! At least 70% pure fat. How disappointing! And I ordered baked beans side--underdone! Gross! I did go back to let her know: she said she would tell the chef. $22 down the tubes. How very disappointing