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Smokin D’s BBQ

4.0 (206 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
Open • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Updated 1 month ago
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Outdoor seating
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Darci K.

San Francisco proper is not really known for BBQ, so discovering Smokin D's BBQ was a pleasant surprise! I will say that when ordering, the process is super slow, and the service is slow as well. Once you taste the food, you'll be OK with the slower service. After all, this is not fast food. I ordered the grilled cheese brisket sando. You know what they say... Go big or go home! The portion is what I expected although it could've had more cheese ironically. It's also a $30 sandwich so my expectations were fairly high. The bread on the Sando tasted like basic white bread, and they definitely could take this up a notch to enhance the overall flavor profile, plus like I said, absolutely needed more cheese. The meat was tender, very flavorful, but I also found it to be on the sweet side, and I think I was expecting more of that tang that you get from West Coast/Texas, Southern BBQ. It was tasty! Originally my plan was to order a variety of different items on the menu, but I found out the hard way, that they sell out of food fairly quickly, and they may or may not make more. Case in Point, really wanted to try the mac & cheese, but it had been sold out an hour before I got there. I was told they were making more, but it would take an hour. This is definitely a place worth exploring, and I could tell by looking at some of the other diners plates, that other people were enjoying their food. I definitely plan on going back!

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Anh T.

Finally got to try this place while grocery shopping on Irving. Upon arriving, you'll see an order counter, a few counter top stool seats, and a couple of outdoor chairs and tables. This place is pretty casual, so don't bring a huge group of friends and expect to dine in. The woman who took my order was nice and the staff was super fast and efficient. The packaging is awesome and comes in a Smokin D's bag thats lined with insulation. I ordered the Cali-Combo ($20) which comes with pork ribs, 1/2 a chicken, and cornbread. The pork ribs are definitely up to the hype, super juicy and flavorful, easily comes off the bone. The chicken was also flavorful, a tad bit more dry around the wing area, but it was still good. The cornbread was moist, the edges crispy, with tiny bits of jalapeño and corn Great place! I'll be back to try their dessert and other items!

Katrina C.

We absolutely love Smokin D's! Everything is so good, and the cornbread is fantastic. Hands down one of our favorite spots, highly recommend checking them out!

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Fanuaea L.

Our first time trying Smokin D's and it was great! The cashier was very helpful with suggestions and we ordered the brisket sandwich, texas two step combo, and bao bun and banana brulee bliss for dessert, The meat was so tender and smoky and we can't wait to visit again. The to go bag tote was so cute.

It was cold all the way thru this time around
Andrea Y.

I have had Smoking D's once before and it was super good. This time, not so great unfortunately. It was the SF Chinatown Nightmarket and they had a booth. Their booth didn't have a line, so we decided to get the BBQ Beef Bun (which i know normally very good). We ordered and took it to go. As we started to walk down Grant Street, we both took bites of our buns and the insides were "ice box cold" Not room temperature but like cold meat inside. If u go, it's better to go to the storefront and get a warm one so u can enjoy it on the spot.

Brisket
Janessa M.

Heard about this place and been wanting try their bbq. Between 2 people we ordered their Mac & Cheese, Smoked Brisket, OG Brisky Bao, and Korean Cowboy Bao. My favorite was their OG Brisky Bao, I enjoyed the brisket and the bbq sauce in the Bao. The Mac & Cheese was pretty standard and paired well with the smoked brisket. Their smoked brisket was good, but thought it could be more tender, it was a bit dry. Service was pretty fast. There's a few seats inside and outdoors to dine-in. I'm glad I tried this place out since there's not a lot of options for bbq in the area.

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Darah M.

1 s-Mac-n-Cheese $8.00 1 Pork Spareribs - Qtr Rack$15.00 The pork spareribs were salty for me. The Mac and cheese was lumpy and bland. I think if it had more flavor, I wouldn't mind its texture. What worked: I ordered the food for pick up. The wait time was reasonable. The restaurant had a few seats for dine in. I love the vibe and ambiance in there. The staff seem nice and chill. I hear good things about them. I want to try their other food options. They ran out with some of them. I did order later in the day. Parking in that area can be tough. Be patient. Be okay with walking long distances. I still recommend to check them. They were featured in "Check, Please! Bay Area."

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Jessica L.

Nice little spot offering great bbq in the sunset! We came here after visiting GGP and sat at one of the little tables outside with our dog. Order ahead if you can to save wait time! I loooved the brisket smashburger; it was flavorful and not too smoky while still having nice crisp texture. Would definitely return for it!

Nicole N.

Wow! The Baos are so yummy, lot of fillings, very happy about their quality! Highly recommended ^^

Brisket, ribs and the classic brisket bao
Keane L.

Smokin D's BBQ is the best barbecue I've had outside of Texas, and it beats some of the places I've had in Texas too. Meat is excellently seasoned and smoked to perfection, especially the brisket which just melts in the mouth. The tangy and sweet barbecue sauce really adds an extra kick, though it's not entirely necessary since the seasoning is done so well. Still, I practically drank it. The pickles are also delicious. They have a light sweetness to them, which compliments everything else really nicely. The brisket was my favorite. The ribs were great, but the brisket was just so good it shone above all else. The brisket bao is also great (I'm Chinese, so I'm really picky about bao). Love the no-tipping policy, though it confused me at the time. They even gave a little extra brisket and a whole extra rib! So nice! Staff are friendly and welcoming. Only downside perhaps is limited seating if you want to eat there, but I went during the middle of a weekday and there were unclaimed tables available outside. From what I understand, most patrons take their orders to go. Either way, you'll love it!

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Bryant C.

A place in the crowded Irving Street with BBQ that somewhat looks out of place but I saw pictures of their meat and I had to try it. I came on a weekend, midday and it's mostly a place that you order up front and take to go. Took about 20 minutes to order and get all my food. FOOD: Brisket. A good smoke and a nice crust, but for me, the meat was a bit too dry. Bbq sauce was decent, but not amazing. But overall, a decent brisket, but I would probably skip next time. Comes with a side of pickles that are pretty damn good. Hot link. Honestly, nothing special either. Also a good smoke, but nothing incredibly special either. Dino bone. THIS, this is it. This has all the flavor, with for smoke and a hugely flavorful crust WITH THE ADDITION OF BEING A HUGELY JUICY FATTY PIECE OF MEAT. Possibly just the quality of meat here, but this is so good. Highly recommended. Mac and cheese. Heavy, but also lacking. Likely needs hot sauce to even be desirable, but maybe this was a bad day for they mac and cheese. Brisket bao. One of the big reasons I came, but was honestly a bit disappointed. Too sweet of a sauce that over powered everything else. Brisket was fine, but could barely taste it. The bao was also decent but nothing special. I still think this has a lot of potential and it's possible this version was just a bad day, so maybe I'll try again. Overall, generally on par with standard bay area bbq, maybe a bit higher. The beef rib is excellent and would be my go to place in the city for this. I'd call this a high risk, high reward place. I'll try it again at some point.

Brisket sandwich
Serena L.

Was excited to try this out when I heard about it. It seems a bit difficult finding BBQ places around SF, and I'm glad they opened on Irving! I wanted to try the brisket bao, but they sold out. You order on the tablet and they work on it pretty quickly. Workers seem nice! Brisket sandwich - 4.5/5, packed with tender and flavorful meat. Great BBQ sauce and soft buns! Mac and Cheese looked super solid, I think the brisket and sauce really help elevate it

Banana Brulee Bliss
Geri S.

Eat pork spareribs and brisket - finish with the banana brulee bliss! ...return to try everything on the menu for total satisfaction.

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Best Texas BBQ in the bay. They wood smoke their meats for.many hours to get it as tender as can be. Really friendly people to boot.

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The Banana Brûlée was Amazing!!!! All the food was delicious, I also loved the cornbread muffins.

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Ask the Community - Smokin D’s BBQ

I see meals in the pictures (meat, bread, mac). But the menu is just by the lbs meat ($40/lbs). How can a single hungry dude grab lunch without spending $60 for meat and mac?

You can buy a 1/4 or 1/2 lb

How's the parking situation? Is it street parking, private parking lot or if there's a garage nearby?

Street parking with meters unless you park a little farther away.

Wondering what smoker they are using and is it true post oak? Will there be other offerings like Chuck burnt ends, smoked duck, pork belly?

Was this guy ever at the pop up on third Street in SF in the Bayview district?

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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!

Horrible meat quality and even worse service quality…read more Imagine being first in line with a party of 2 and then watching a party of 3 and another party of 2 getting sat before you. Well we didn't need to imagine because we watched it happen in front of our faces. The party of 3 actually got their food and the other party of 2 got their side dishes before we even got our water. You literally have a Yelp waitlist to help you stay organized and all you have to do is follow it. Somehow they still managed to fuck that up. We got the premium AYCE--expecting some higher quality meat. We were deeply disappointed. The SF Cut Short rib was the saddest short rib I have ever seen. There was little to no meat on the bone. The ribeye was extremely thin. Not even a full minute of cooking on both sides and it was well done. At this point I turned the heat down to the lowest setting. The short rib bites were filled with tendons and ridiculously hard to cut much less chew. The boneless short rib and the ribeye caps were skinnier than a coke addict. 10 seconds on each side and they were basically well done. That was the end of round 1--I thought I was being hangry and grumpy so I tried to let them get their redemption. Hahaha or so I thought. We got the miso pork belly which somehow managed to burn itself on the side of the grill while the center part was still raw. I put two pieces on the grill. Clearly the meat cutter didn't know what they were doing because while one looked like it had cancer causing blackness on it the other one was still more raw than a dog. I guess they just can't cut the meat uniformly even. The beef tongue was also extremely thin and burned immediately when put on the grill. It's Korean BBQ--your restaurant and chefs don't even cook the meat. How can you not know how to cut meat properly? Not to mention paying extra for "premium" meat only to have the exact same quality as the rest of your meat. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants their Korean BBQ experience ruined. Honestly come here for your first or second time at Korean BBQ and then go somewhere else and you will be GLAD that the other place exists. YaqiniQ BBQ is by far the worst KBBQ I have been to.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

3.8(400 reviews)
4.4 mi•SoMa
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As a self identifying Gyu-Kaku enthusiast, this is the most tasty one out of the ones I've been to…read morein Cupertino and San Mateo. I came on Labor day 9/7 around 6PM and they had seats for us without needing a reservation. Service was quick, but you can tell the waiters were busy since they were running around. Parking wasn't too bad and I found one in front of the restaurant. They offer AYCE starting at $58 and are one of the few Gyu-Kaku places to do so! I ordered a Value meal and a hangar steak, and I swear the meat just tastes...better. The portions are all the same, but our grill's flames were on high and cooked everything really fast. Being a hungry diner, I'm glad I didn't have to wait 2-3 minutes for a piece of meat to cook, and instead it was more like 1min. The meats are tender and juicy, and the high heat only added to the sear and "fire" taste. I guess my one complaint would be that the self serve sauce bottles were a little clogged and you really had to shake them. This place is a little different from my other Gyu-Kaku experiences in that it feels more upscale, and that they don't oil up the grill before you start cooking. I believe these grills are stainless steel compared to your other aluminum ones since the table fire was already on and the grill already hot when I got there and they never offered a grill change (we didn't really need one anyways). This is probably why I'll only be going to this one from now on!

Food: 5/10 Service: 5/10…read more The food was pretty mid and the servers were nice but slow. It took forever for the food to come out. We only had 90 minutes to eat, but because everything came out so slowly, we were only able to order around 2-3 rounds. It was also hard to get a server whenever we needed something. The prices were already pretty high, and on top of that, they charged an SF Mandate fee, which honestly didn't make sense to me. I'm already paying for the food, tax, and then an additional fee related to employee benefits/healthcare? If the food was better, came out faster, and the service was better, I honestly wouldn't complain about the price. But for the experience we had, I don't think it was worth the price at all.

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