My husband and I dined for lunch. There is street parking available. When you open the doors, you…read moreare immediately hit with the smoky, bbq smell. And when you leave the restaurant, you smell like bbq smoke. Our waitress was friendly and the man, her back up, was extremely helpful. My husband ordered their brisket Philly sandwich with fries. It was extremely flavorful. I was surprised how much brisket they stuffed in the sandwich. It was very generous. I ordered the 8-piece chicken wings with a side of loaded potato. I asked the toppings be served separately. When the chicken wings arrived, it looked dry. In fact, they were dry, not juicy. When you add on the BBQ sauce, it was better. I really enjoyed my loaded potato. They were generous with the side of toppings. Since my husband enjoyed his brisket sandwich, he ordered some brisket to go. He requested for the point end and fatty slices. They were delicious. I recommend dining if you're looking for some delicious BBQ.

This is only a review for the food, the service was great and the ambiance was chill…read more I have to say this is the most disappointed I've been while eating BBQ, I had high hopes for this place. Meats: Brisket and tri-tip were both really dry, the hot links looked like it was tossed in the microwave at most a 3.5/10 on all the meats I tried. Sides: Mac and the beans at most a 2/10, total waste of $$. I love me some BBQ and I'm always on the lookout for a good places closer to home, but this place wasn't it. It looks like my search will continue.

Good bbq but it had a fire recently so it will be temporarily closed (2/16/26). They have another…read moreshop in Martinez you can hit up. Please keep this business going!

This place is old school and as good as ever. Grab a menu and when you're ready order at the…read morecounter. Everything is fresh and delicious. I can't pick a favorite because everybody really is that good. My favorite sides are the beans and the Mac and cheese. I come for brisket and short ribs but I love the chicken and pork too. And the Tri tip. And the links. They have two large screen TV's to watch the sports or go sit outside when the weather is nice. Great selection of beers on tap as well! I love Slow Hands!

This place is really good consistently, I've orered on DoorDash the past few years and the quality…read morehas stayed great throughout, recommend the prime rib on the weekends, so so good Thank you Back Forty

Came here for a late lunch, and we ordered: *Burnt ends -…read morethese weren't burnt ends, but decently ok brisket smothered in sauce *Beef ribs - no. Just don't do it. These were tough and didn't have much meat on them. Also, I expected this to have BBQ sauce on them, but they didn't, and we had to ask for BBQ sauce so they wouldn't be so dry. For our sides, we got the garlic mashed potatoes (passable) and the corn bread which was not great, and the free biscuits were much much better. Overall, very meh experience and I don't think I'll be coming back.

the food tastes good but they forgot the cheese on my sandwich and barely put any meat in it. i…read morepaid $17 for a sandwich so id expect it to actually be complete.

Great spot for BBQ style meals. The staff could use some training to pay attention to the guests at…read morethe counter better, but overall, this is a good location. They don't have all of the sauces under the kinders name available, but they do have some of them, including the mild BBQ out on every table. They also carry the 'craft' stubborn soda brand fountains. I would recommend this place for a good, decently priced meal.

My bf and I decided to have our feast at this restaurant before returning to San Francisco. The…read moreserver was kind the foods came quickly. Everything was delicious. We've been waiting for two hours inside Walmart just for this place to open for the day. And thankfully it was worth it. This place easily met our expectations. We will be back for more!

On our way back to SF after a short getaway in Walnut Creek, our appetite for Hawaiian cuisine and…read moreordinary ramen brought me and my partner to this small spot in Martinez. Small location and very unassuming, the morning server was kind as he brought us our ramen and BBQ chicken plate. I should note, we waited no more than five minutes, which was far sooner than we thought we would get our food. The ramen: The broth was delicious, the chicken was hearty, and even though I requested the extra noodles and was far overstuffed at the end of our meal, I was still slightly disappointed that I finished my bowl too quickly and left nothing to savor! A solid 4/5. The BBQ chicken plate (unpictured): My girlfriend received 5-6 LARGE pieces of tender, charred and deliciously marinated chicken served on a bed of extra macaroni salad. The serving was so generous that even though we shared, there was still so much cutlet to enjoy! So now not only did we eat more than our fill, we now had leftovers for our shifts the following day. For the measly $30-35 or so that I paid for the meal for 2, I was so shocked that everything came out so fast, so delicious, and served with kindness. In and out the door in 45 minutes! We will definitely be back, and are looking forward to checking out their Livermore location!

I love Kinder's…read more Everything about this place is amazing. Imagine growing up and loving their BBQ spot from one of their tiny locations, to buying their rubs and seasonings in a whole other part of the state. They've built loyalty on the backs of great people and amazing food. i will always have a special place in my heart for Kinder's!

You know what. I didn't even know this was a restaurant brand. I seen their bomb ass sauces at…read moregrocery stores and I thought that was it. But no, here in Cali they got brick and mortar restaurants. And they're slinging fresh meats (Arby's ain't got shit on them) for cooking at home and good as fuck bbq delectables and banging sides in house. The staff are super friendly too. The place has a chill vibe and spacious.

Great food! Brisket sausage should not be missed...as someone who doesn't like sausage, I could eat…read morethese on repeat! I've had everything else over the course of time and would say nothing misses the mark. Yum!!!

Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting from Pleasant Hill, California. I recently attended a…read morebi-weekly gathering with Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ food truck in attendance. Their menu had several selections available to address various types of appetites. Their prices were acceptable and, as I would soon discover, would be well worth my choice choosing their truck over the others that were present. I admit that my food preferences sway toward BBQ. Their potato salad and beans were wonderful and customized. The beef sandwich, however, was the best I have ever had the pleasure of consuming. This is a phrase I do not state easily. Their BBQ was far more than simply combining meat with a BBQ on a bun for profit. It was as though they were able to extract the care and love a smoker were to possess and combine it into their food. I have never experienced such a well created meal. Chilly Willy's Smokehouse BBQ is the pentacle of BBQ. I cannot imagine any other establishments reaching their level of excellence.

I always forget how much I like this place. We had the chef's salad and chicken combo. The chef…read moresalad has nicely smoked chopped ham and turkey. The chicken combo is a half chicken, ribs (nice and tender), two burger buns, and a side (we had fries). The smoke is nice and light. I like how they have a red sauce (a traditional bbq sauce) and a brown sauce (gravy). This place does a fair amount of to-go orders.

The service was friendly and pretty fast, but the food was very disappointing - especially for the…read moreprice. My 10oz top sirloin was listed in the menu as $24.95, but was $25.95 on my receipt. They also added a $4 "beef surcharge" on top of that. They do have a sign posted when you come in that there will be a surcharge, but they don't say how much on that sign or the menu. So, my mediocre steak was $30. I should've just gotten a 12oz steak from the grocery store that's $30/lb and gotten two extra ounces. Mozzarella sticks were just store-bought frozen ones - nothing to write home about. Mac N Cheese was bad, and was an up-charge side for my steak that comes with a side for another $3. Texas toast was just griddled burger bun. My salad came with beets tho, so that was nice, I guess? Ambiance was essentially a greasy spoon vibe with open kitchen, was likely an American diner before. One or two TVs with sports by the bar seating. I've been trying spots around here since moving to the area, and I'll mark this one off as a "no thank you." I wish I would've gotten the ribs to give them a try, but the special steak lured me in and was a swing and a miss. I can eat a lot better for $45 elsewhere.

I gave 2 stars cuz the waiters was nice girl …read more The food is terrible. Tastes so bad . I didn't eat at all , all left on the table. They are changed the owner. Totally wasted time to drove here to eat. No more back .

The Grilled Skewers here are great. We had a variety, from Chicken Hearts, Lamb, Fish Balls, Tripe…read moreand the table favorite Chicken Skin. Perfect pairing for a beer and soju. Yang Zhou Fried Rice was also very good. Service was quick. You order thru an app which makes things so easy if you need another round of skewers like we did. My only problem was that they were out of so many items. Stock up on Steamed Buns please.

When I tell you this was the best BBQ I've had in my life, I mean it. The food is unreal -- but…read morewhat really sets this place apart is the family behind it. Their hospitality is next‑level, the kind you don't forget. This spot is a rare gem in a world full of sub‑par chains. It's quaint, cozy, and genuinely refreshing. I'm obsessed. We'll absolutely be back, and you should check them out too. Honestly... it puts Kinders to shame.

Came here on an early weekend afternoon for some bbq. The place is quite small family owned &…read moreoperated so be prepared for a bit of a wait. I love that the family also locally supports the community feeding the homeless and has food items for free people can take. Love to support people who give back to their community. We ordered their baked beans, mac & cheese, potato salad, brisket and tritip. I'd definitely recommend the mac & cheese and the brisket! Both were very flavorful and the brisket has a nice smoke to it. The tritip was a little tough for my liking and I like more of a mustard to the potato salad so I think we'd skip that next time. I was definitely eyeing their burger so I think I'll try that as well next time! Love that they have specials and switch up some items so there's always something new to look forward to. Besides giving back to the community you really can't beat the customer service here! They're so friendly and nice constantly updating us on how much longer the food would be. The owners actually made an effort to get to know us not just simply giving us our food. We will definitely continue coming back here!