Great for just great food. If you're craving BBQ and delicious sides then this is your place. Not much as far as atmosphere, but I think perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. Came in on a weekend and ordered the brisket plate. Their mac and cheese is also to die for with little bits of burnt ends mixed in. So good. The service is fast and friendly. He was kind enough to walk us through their broad selection of sauces that you can also purchase to take home. Will be back the next time I'm craving BBQ. read more

I ordered catering here back in July for a birthday party. Their catering packages have an outstanding value for what you get! Our group was fed with leftovers and we had maybe 40 people attend. It was all packaged very well and the staff was very kind in assisting with loading everything into the car. A very seamless experience overall! read more

Food was overpriced and portions were small. I got the pick 2 meats and my husband got one of the pork burgers. I got the ribs and brisket combo with potato salad and cornbread. I only got 3 slices of thin brisket and 2 ribs. And there was +$3 for each meat I picked which was unfortunate. I thought I would get more. Cornbread was dry. Would I come here if I'm craving bbq. Probably not. But our server was great. read more

I stopped by on a Saturday noon. The place was not too busy. They have parking lot. Burnt ends was flavorful, but was dryer than I would like. Brisket was good. Pulled chicken Sammy was my other entree. That was good as well. My favorite items here were really the sides. Baked beans were the best. Corn bread was excellent. Mac and cheese was really good as well. There was 4 types of barbeque sauces. Kansas barbeque sauce was very spicy and was delicious. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Pulled chicken Sammy with baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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What a solid spot! It definitely hit a craving for amazingly tasty meat. Brisket: 10/10 the texture couldn't have been better! They have three options, fatty, lean, or mixed. The mixed brisket was perfect and the meat was not tough whatsoever. The fat lent juiciness to each bite. This brisket was the perfect vehicle for the BBQ sauces on the table and it was super fun mixing and matching the different flavors. I do wish it had a bit more flavor on its own though, like just a little touch more salt and pepper would've perfected this! Burnt ends : 10/10!!! OMG this was heaven!! The pork belly was perfectly charred and coated in this amazing sweet glaze that kind of reminded me a bit of charsiu, but even better! It's almost dessert-like in its carmelization, lending a new spin on sweet and savory. You definitely have to try this fresh! Collard Greens: 6/10 They were alright, nothing special. Corn bread: 6/10 Almost sponge bread-like in texture. Not too sweet. Price: A 2 meat combo for $30 is a bit much. I wish they had better valued lunch deals. Ambiance : 7/10 normal nothing special Service: 10/10 consistently checked on us to make sure we were okay, and gave us extra plates to share without us having to ask! plus the free soda refills are great! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Brisket, burnt ends, collard greens, corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow this place sets the standard for bbq amazing meats and sauces. The greens go above and beyond what I expected. A little gem of bbq spots for sure. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two meat plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great BBQ with kind knowledgeable staff. Great blues music in the background. Consistency for more than a decade.

My honest review? It was pretty mediocre. The brisket was bland and the serving size is small for the pricing. The cornbread is really good though. read more

Came into this dining experience with zero expectations as a vegetarian, but it blew me away. I noticed that had a jackfruit Sammy on the menu, not something I saw online, so I ordered that with a side salad and ranch. They make their own ranch, which is a plus. The Sammy was so flavorful! I added pickles because why not and wasn't overly full with the salad. So ofc I had room for banana pudding. Ugh, so good. Perfectly creamy and just enough banana. My partner really enjoyed his meal too (see photos). We've been to Texas a few times and this bbq was a good competitor in his opinion. Love all of their bbq sauces too. Service was the cherry on top. A nice kid was on it! He checked in to see how I liked the Sammy because it is a new menu item! Inside is rustic and clean! Some vegetarian options, but you only need the jackfruit Sammy IMO. No pet friendly patio. read more

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We came to celebrate our anniversary and wanted a bbq joint and happen to chance this place for lunch. They use fresh woods to grill their meats in the back, which i was excited to see as I walked inside. We were greeted upon arrival and sat at their many booth tables. The simple wall portraits, the front counter, and southern music brought a southern accent to the restaurant which added to their charm. They promptly tended to our orders and customers started trinkling in for the next 30 min. We ordered the classic beef ribs, pulled pork, and sliced briskets with a side of coleslaw and rice. We were excited to try their many sauces at the table. They had a mustard sauce that paired nicely with the brisket and pulled pork. The sweet, honey bbq and the spicy bbq paired nicely with the ribs. Only let down was the meats didnt have enough of that wood-smoked taste i was hoping for. Additionally, the coleslaw was was bland and the taste and consistency to it, so probably would skip it next time. Other than that, I wouldnt mind coming back to try more off their menu. :) read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Ribs, pulled pork, sliced briskets Side of rice and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm pretty sure this is the original location. I haven't been here in 15 years at least. The place could definitely use a facelift. The service was excellent and our server was really nice and friendly, but that's basically it. Somehow I remembered they had much better quality. The food was mediocre at best, for 3 people with tip we paid $85. Their fries were good, portions were small. When you have other bbq places in the city, you can choose elsewhere. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - 2 Meat Combo chicken and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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pretty disappointing father's day dinner. I ordered food for take out to treat my dad, as he doesn't go out to restaurants much anymore. he was pretty excited for it, but the whole meal was very meh. I ordered one of their meal packages, plus some extras on the things we needed more of. the meal package was supposed to include 2 types of bbq sauce plus ranch for the wings. they didn't give us any of the bbq sauces or the ranch. considering they charge $5 each for sides of sauces, that's $15 they shorted me. so we had dry chicken wings with nothing to dip them in... which means nobody wanted to eat them. there's another $25 I was out. we ended up having to use the bottled sauces that I bought as a gift... another $20 gone. pulled pork was fine. the brisket was pretty tough. my dad usually loves leftovers and didn't want to keep any of it... so that said a lot about the meal all by itself. the positives (?): cornbread was pretty good. wolf turds were good (though crazy expensive for what they are - only 2 come in an order for over $10). mac and cheese was good, though it has far less meat than it used to. all in all, not a positive experience. seems like they've really gone downhill. if you order to go, check your order carefully before you leave. they had everything ready when I got there and had tied the bags shut (double knotted), so it would have been hard to get them open. do yourself a favor tho and take the time to open each bag. it sucks to get all the way home and find key items were left out. read more

Best BBQ spots ever. I've been here a few times and they never disappoint. The corn bread is fluffy and flavorful. The Mac and cheese is one of the best I've had, it had little pieces of pulled pork, however you can order without, but recommend it with the pulled pork, so delicious. The beans were great as well. The meat options are all great as well. This time around we went with ribs and they were so tender they came off the bones. The brisket was great as well. Do not fear whatever you order here you will love. Also don't forget to try their sauces they have a variety of 5 different sauces. Our server was Mary and was amazing, she was attentive and helpful. If you plan to dine in there are plenty of seats however could get busy around lunch time however they do serve the food in a timely manner. They do also offer take out as well. Highly recommend this place if you want some good BBQ. read more

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It's been a long time since I was here last, and it's still as good as the first time over 14 years ago. Beef rib 9/10. Still one of the best beef ribs I have ever had this side of the Mississippi. Hot Link 9/10. Perfect link, just enough heat to make this sensitive tummy happy. Korn bread 9/10. Just a tiny bit dry, but the honey butter fixed that. Baked beans 10/10. Nothing to report but you should always get them! All in all, a classic bbq joint with the best blues on tap, and plenty of paper towels for you at your table!! read more

Great BBQ! Real slow smoked and delicious. The best BBQ in San Jose. Everything is great quality food and service.

Used to come here back in the day, now I live 3+ hours away, so it's a treat to swing through and have a taste of the good ol days. There used to be more locations, alas, a sign of the times, have closed a couple of them; That being said, Their customer service at this location is always 110% on point here. Great for families with plenty of clean tables and good vibes. Support your local bbq joint and enjoy Smoking Pig! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Updated menu! - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered the 2 meat combo ribs & burnt ends and added on a hot link with mac 'n cheese for my side. The ribs were cooked well and pulled off the bone well, and they had a nice smoke ring. The burnt ends were good, but you don't get very much at all. I did not like the hot link at all and the mac 'n cheese was also not very good. I also don't like that they do use everything with bbq sauce. I wouldn't come back here and would not recommend it. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

10/10 experience at Smokin Pig BBQ! From the moment we walked in, our server Luke made the whole experience amazing. He was super attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect for us. The food was honestly incredible. It's hard to even pick favorites because literally everything was so good, but if I had to choose, the mac and cheese, cornbread, and ribs definitely stood out. The ribs were suuuuper juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. I'm really picky about mac and cheese, but theirs was SO good -- creamy, flavorful, and with chunks of meat mixed in that made it even better. The cornbread was moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. And the BBQ sauces?? So dang good that I ended up buying two bottles to take home with me. Overall such a great experience all around between the food and the service. Will definitely be coming back again! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

My son and I stopped by Smoking Pig since I hadn't been there for several years. I was so hungry, I wasn't sure what I wanted so I decided on the two-meat combo with chicken and brisket which comes with baked beans and cornbread. When he took my order, he asked if I wanted my brisket lean, fatty or both and I said I want it fatty. You know that's where the flavor comes from! I don't eat a lot of beef so I wanted to splurge. The quarter chicken was a pretty good size and the brisket I thought oh kind of on the smaller portion size but the taste made up for it. Oh my gosh it was so yummy...that fat! It was so tender! The chicken had a really nice smoky flavor and it was not dry. Considering we came in an hour before they closed, that definitely was not an issue. They have four different sauces, but I really liked the classic BBQ sauce. The beans were smoking and the cornbread was pretty good. Service was great and hey're very friendly. They checked on us often. They had jazz music playing which was really cool. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two meat combo with chicken and brisket which comes with baked beans and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ribs!!! Out of all the bbq places I've gone to, the serving and preparation of their ribs will be my go to. The 1/2 rib rack meal is definitely worth it. It includes three smaller sized ribs and 3 larger sized ribs. Probably enough to serve 2 people. My parter ordered the combo platter with beef brisket and chicken leg quarter. Brisket was juicy and tender and the chicken leg was huge. If it's busy- you'll probably have to wait a good min for your servers. The ambiance is a hole in the wall type of vibe. Overall, great portion, flavor and sauce choices. read more

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The hubby tonight wanted BBQ for dinner after going to Topgolf so we looked up BBQ places on Yelp & seen Clara's Junction & was going to go there. However, they were closed so we went to The Smoking Pig. 1st... the ambiance is VERY outdated. And the area of the restaurant doesn't look the safest. 2nd... the food wasn't all that great. My brisket was served to me, cold. The hot link I got was overcooked & dry. My husband's beef tips were ok & his hot link was ok. Our waitress was good & our food came out quite fast. However, I can't in good conscience recommend the place. I wish Clara's had been open & the hubby wanted something else, other than BBQ. I've had better BBQ in Gilroy at BBQ 152. Maybe today was an off day... but, it's not a place I'd go to again. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Beef tips, Hotlink, corn bread & BBQ sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great experience tonight! Happy, friendly, fast service. Brisket was outstanding! Ribs were tender with plenty of meat to devour (with some fat for flavor.) Fries were hot and crispy. Cornbread to die for, but on the smallish side. Key Lime pie was a nice finish, but again on the smallish side. Still my go-to joint for BBQ. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two-Meat Combo with Southern Greens and Cornbread! - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Decent barbecue, especially the brisket, with serviceable sides. Stopped in here for dinner during a business trip and decided to try the ribs and brisket along with an appetizer sampler including the potato skins, burnt ends, and pulled pork nachos. I enjoyed the burnt ends tossed in the California honey sauce - they were juicy and fatty and just what I was hoping for. I was glad they didn't skimp or overcook their ends like some other joints do. The brisket was also relatively tender and not overly done, although my pieces weren't as fatty as I'd hoped. The ribs were HUGE and the seasonings were tasty, but I thought the meat was overcooked and a little dried out. I also didn't realize the ribs didn't come sauced, so I only had the Carolina sauce in to-go containers and it did not pair well. On the bright side, I was pleasantly surprised at the generous portions for to-go orders of the potato skins and nachos. I was definitely filled up! Unfortunately, the customer service experience wasn't the greatest. I was traveling for work so placed my order online a few hours ahead of time so that I could eat after driving for a few hours. I arrived approximately 15-20 minutes after my pickup time and had to wait another 15 minutes while they were "putting my order together." That was somewhat disappointing and I wish could have been executed better. Definitely recommend ordering extra sauces with the ribs and coming on an empty stomach! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Half rack of ribs plate with cornbread and fries (not pictured) - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wow has the quality dropped significantly in this once awesome BBQ restaurant. Ordered Combo #1. The burnt ends were tough as rubber. Beef jerky is easier to chew! The potato salad was Bland with a capital "B." They got my friends order wrong and while he also received the burnt ends , his were of the same poor quality. Not sure if this is new ownership, but after years of visiting and dozens of meals, we're not going back after the experience today read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Tough leathery burnt ends were - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Happy to discover smoking pig bbq. It seemed a little underwhelming when I first walked in as it didn't seem too busy. There was ample seating and plenty of space to accommodate large groups. Our server was super nice and on top of everything. I ended up getting the bbq burger which was delicious. My friends for the bbq platter and all of them said the meats were delicious. I got a peanut butter pie for dessert which was good but you can only eat a couple bites of it as it is on the sweeter side read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Menu 11/12/2025 - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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The Cajun fries came out crispy, perfectly seasoned, and clearly the best decision I made that day. Zero notes. The chicken leg was decent -- not a ton of smoke, but still enjoyable and did its job. Maybe it's the brine or how they cooked it but literally the same taste as a miniature turkey leg.. The brisket, however, was having a rough day. Super dry, overcooked, and pretty much flavorless. The BBQ sauce tried to help, but it was watery and didn't bring much flavor to the rescue. Shout-out to the lady at the register (wish I got her name). Super friendly, smiling, and genuinely helpful -- honestly happy enough that I'd go back just to see her again. Food was hit-or-miss, but the service alone earns a return visit. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Chicken leg quarter, Angus, beef, brisket, and Cajun fries - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Ordered the burnt ends and angus beef brisket. The food was decent but honestly a bit pricey for the portion size, and I wish the sides were a little cheaper since they add up quickly. The meats were tender, but all of their sauces leaned way too sweet, even the "spicy" ones. I was hoping for a bit more actual heat or smokiness, but I guess that's just the American BBQ style they go for. The service was friendly and quick, and our server checked in a few times to make sure we had everything we needed, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a fun spot to grab BBQ with friends if you like sweeter sauces and a laid-back environment. read more

The ribs were moist and tender but the hot links were a little dry. You get a choice of four sauces on the table though my husband said the ribs were good without. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We would go again. The food was good and the place was clean. read more

We ordered the Family Pack #3, which I believe is the big one meant to feed around 8-10 people, and it absolutely delivered. We had 10 people in our group, and every single person was full and happy. There were even leftovers -- not a ton, because everyone kept going back for more -- but enough to show how much food came with the order. The barbecue was excellent across the board. Not one person had a complaint, and with a group that size, that says a lot. Everything tasted great, the portions were generous, and the whole meal was a hit. We don't have any pictures because the food disappeared that fast. That should tell you everything. Smoking Pig Barbecue, thank you for feeding a group of K9 bomb detection handlers. Our group wants you to know: your barbecue is the bomb!!! read more

Very underwhelming experience at Smoking Pig BBQ. The wait staff was attentive at first to get our orders, but once our food was dropped off, they never came back to the table to check in on refills or ask if we were ready to pay. We had to ask three times and wait over 20 minutes to finally get the server to come back with the kiosk to pay. The food wasn't terrible, but very small portions for the price. I wasn't expecting the plate to be less than half full of food when ordering an entree and side. Overall ambiance was pretty rundown and dingy, with our table and condiments quite sticky. I would not recommend. read more

Service and food is awesome, I would highly recommend this place. For my first time in San Jose I'd come back just for this bbq. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Burnt ends and brisket is sooooo yummy!!!! I tried their spicy bbq sauce I wish I could buy it. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

The best place for BBQ. Must get the wolf turds as an appetizers, bbq ribs and burnt ends with the best mac n cheese and end with the peanut butter pie. Check out this place if you're craving BBQ. The peanut butter pie is so good. My husband requested it his birthday. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - A Whole Peanut Butter Pie - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummy. I've driven by the place wen going back from Japantown to hotel. I finally decided to go after seeing Yelp reviews.. I ordered beef brisket, baked beans, and cornbread. Was told everything made from scratch and tasted like it. The cornbread was soooo good. It had cinnamon as part of the recipe. You have a choice of lean, fatty, or half and half for the brisket. I did lean. Very tender and tasty. The baked beans were very good too. Sweet but not too sweet. Definitely a return place. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Beef Brisket, baked beans, and corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Meh, I felt the BBQ here is OK. I have been to the Fremont location and thought they were great, but wasn't too big of a fan of this location which is unfortunate. We got 1lb of brisket and it came out warm, not hot which was meh. I am glad there was a lot of sauces we could gravitate towards but none of the sauces were amazing in my opinion. The fries and Mac and cheese were just okay as well. I think for the price, I would go to another BBQ spot but it is good for a quick bite but overall, wouldn't gravitate towards this place. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Brisket 1lb, fries, and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Great service!!! And it was really good!! I'm no bbq expert but I'm a Mac n cheese expert and it was yum!!! Thank you guys so much!!

Before turning in for the night yesterday i was looking for a place to eat in San Jose. O do day trips here and there for tattoo sessions and wanted somewhere near Japan town but choices other than my usual. Saw Smoking Pit had great reviews and many reviews so i figured I'd give it a go. First off, they serve Pepsi, that is always a good start for me. Nice big location 11booths, 3 being able to fit 6 versus 4. Many other standard tables on the floor too. This was a Sunday at 1PM and not too many in here. I see they have another location in Fremont and Vegas. I went with the pulled pork sandwich with no slaw on it, and cornbread for my side. Craving cornbread is what led me down this rabbit hole and brought me here. You can sit and get served or order at the counter. My food was brought to me rather quickly. They have 4 homemade sauces. Classic, a sweet honey base, a mustard base to be med heat, and a habanero base they said was hot. I tend to like my bbq a little more on the sweet sauce, so i opted to use the classic and honey. A lot of meat was packed on this sandwich, so i tend to deconstruct, take half the meat out, add sauce, and layer it again with more sauce on top. The bun was nicely toasted. Food arrives on a metal tray with parchment paper, silverware. Meat was great. Booked long to where it was easy to cut through, while still being juicy and not dry. It didn't stand a chance. I grabbed another cornbread but I'll be taking it home. I'm stuffed. Cornbread is served with a cinnamon butter on top. A few things I'm not too fond of... wish the cornbread came out warm. And it was kind of grainy for my liking, kind of dry as well, but still not a bad piece of bread. I'll add this place to my rotation when I come to town for tattoo appointment read more

The food and service wasn't the reason I gave this restaurant a 1 star review. It was the fact that they had huge roache roaming the restaurant like he owned the place and the staff didn't care until one customer said something and the staff just stepped on it and kept working like nothing happened. New customers saw and walked out after being seated. I asked for the check. I would like a full refund. The food was Gross,Bland, and cold. The service was very slow because of the dinner crowd. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - I would like a full refund. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was terrible, I spent nearly 200 dollars for 2 meals, all went to the trash. Pulled pork was not tender or juicy, ribs seemed oven baked and lacked flavor. read more

The Smoking Pig is alright if you're craving barbecue, but I'm sorry to say I didn't love it. It's on par with other barbecue places in the Bay Area. There is a huge smoker out back, but I've never encountered this place smelling like smoke. I actually wonder if they were forced NOT to use it for some reason. The inside is very low key and family friendly. The service was pleasantly casual. Ribs come in the Premium Combo Platter. The Classic Combo covers only the other meats. You get cornbread or rice and one side. I'll go item by item: Pork Spareribs: Three ribs in the combo platter. They were nice and tender, but I would absolutely love more smoke flavor. Angus Beef Brisket: Choose moist, lean, or both. This had a nice flavor and textures. It also looked great, though again I'd like more smoke. Chicken Leg Quarter. Giant leg quarter! The skin and meat definitely had that telltale smoked texture, but again I was missing the smokiness. The sauces helped. Burnt Ends: I was disappointed. They're sticky-glazed and and sharply cubed which is fine, but our serving had big chunks of unmelted fat which isn't so pleasant or edible. Sunday Chili Fries: These came out late for some reason. The fries were nice and crisp. The chili itself was tasty, if a little spaghetti sauce-like. It was a nice offering. Cornbread: The honey butter on top was weirdly crumbly or curdled? See pic. But the cornbread was deliciously cakey. I like em sweet. Sorry. I'd guess there's some whole wheat flour. Mac and Cheese: Not bad! I enjoyed it. Greens: It had some smoked bacon and it might have been baby kale? I loved that it was garlicky and not overcooked. Just tender and bright green how I like it. Sauces: They have several traditional sauce types at each table. Always fun! read more

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The place was pretty pretty empty should've been my first red flag :( Food wasn't very good, the meat was kinda dry and didn't come out hot which meant it was likely sitting .. the potato salad was watery? The Mac n cheese was greasy, corn bread was ok but had like cream of corn butter on top. The burnt ends were very burnt lol we wanted to stop by given the reviews and I'm from Texas so bbq is kinda my go to.. We have a long drive back to LA and we're both super sick within about an hour of eating here. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two 2 Meat Combo - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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