After work Easter dinner. We finally dined in here…read more Really good BBQ spot. Glad we came here. Everything looked so yummy when it came. Good flavors from everything. My favorite was the mac & cheese and brussels sprouts. The meats were so tender! Although, I tried a piece of pork link, for some reason, I didn't like it. It seemed too grainy. The ambience was chill, and they have full bar. Nice and spacious. My only complaint is that I was trying to order & the phone rings & the host took the call. What I learned in customer service in my 20 years +, you attend to the customer in front of you first. Phone calls can wait. When she got off the phone, other workers came over and they started talking about what's next in their schedule. Still, I'm over here, waiting to order the rest of the stuff. That what the unprofessional part of things.. Glad we still came here to try. It still earned a star to come back!

BBQ is not cheap But you would expect a certain quality…read moreOrdered the two combo plate which is about $30 with tip The rib tips were mostly bone or dried out pieces. The beef brisket was tender but lacked the Smokey flavor The Brussels sprouts were crisp but a tad too salty Baked beans were good as was the dinner roll Order was ready early but lacked any utensils or napkins in our to go order

LBQ'S BBQ had a popup @14th & Webster (7/25/21). no seating. just to go…read more offerings: ribs, tri tip, beef briskets, chicken, links, combos, dinners, sandwich eats: brisket beef dinner (20) with choice of side. -potato salad had right texture of small potato bites, celery, mayo, seasoning. -3 long pieces of beef briskets had a semi-chewy, tender texture. meat cool when eaten. (20 minutes later) not melt in mouth quality. -calif. sauce had a slight spiciness, medium slightly sweet. *didn't want to eat in car, would be messy...... take outs: -LBQ is a continuation of a family bbq tradition.

LaMar & his staff catered a private employee event for us today at Ruhstaller Farms in Dixon. The…read morefood was delicious. The menu included, Tri-tip, pulled pork, chicken, Mac n cheese, baked beans, green salad & grilled veggies. ALL the food was delicious ! I was excited to hear that he is in the Bay Area. I look forward to getting updates on where I can find future pop ups.

Sweet mom and pop butchery where you can pick up more unique items for all your cooking dreams. I…read morecalled around town looking for a ham hock (so many folks do not answer their phones, but Taylor's Sausage does) and I was able to come down right away. They even offered to cut the hocks in half, which only upped the flavor of my split pea soup. I froze the rest! Beautiful.

Friendly service . Clean and that have beef Options which is…read morewhy I go . Definitely worth supporting

Gopchang is kind of hard to find around the Bay Area but Don Blanc does it perfectly!…read more The meat quality is amazing and service is very fast. We got the gopchang combo with pork jowl and pork belly as a la carte items. It comes with plenty of bonchan and lettuce wrap which is a great addition to the meat!

High quality meats cooked in front of you, Don Blanc is easily the best KBBQ in the northern bay…read more It's not AYCE, but the meat quality will easily leave you satisfied and full. The best options for groups is the Combo Set (you can always top off al-a-carte if needed). Brisket is excellent, as is the marinated galbi. Also solid are the seafood pancake, kimichi fried rice and tofu soup. Everything about Don Blanc just gives "satisfying meal" vibes. If I'm looking for a reliable, high quality KBBQ experience, this is the one I'm checking out any day of the week.

Amazing food with great service. Had the oyster poboy fully dressed and throughly enjoyed it. The…read moreFrench fries were not as crispy as I like and not particularly flavorful. But the hush puppies with collard greens stole the show...perfectly seasoned and cooked to right consistency. Overall atmosphere was nice with big windows that allow for plenty of sunlight in the day time. I like the music but it was just a tad loud for my taste. Otherwise we plan to visit again and get the oxtails next time.

Was in town for work for a night and this place was just down the block, so decided to walk down…read moreand check it out. The delicious aroma and smiling customers visible from the outside sold me from the start. We were greeted by John who was amazing along with the rest of the staff (including Ivan the bartender). John walked us through the options and we had a delicious and LARGE meal. I guarantee you will get at least two meals out of the serving here unless you are a competitive eater. We started with hush puppies (amazing) and I had the catfish and prawns with cabbage and garlic green beans. Everything was made fresh to order and tasted like a hug on a plate. I highly recommend if you are in the area.

Always a 5 start experience. From the management to the staff--SPECTACULAR!…read more I work a few blocks from here and walk over for lunch frequently and I am never disappointed. Food portions are HUGE, and very modestly priced. Everything always tastes amazing and served with a smile. Why go anywhere else for Town BBQ?

In Oak Town for a track meet and someone recommended this spot. Ordered a combo dinner--ribs,…read morebrisket, links, & chicken, with greens, yams, & mac & cheese, with cornbread muffins--to feed two plus. The greens were tasty; cornbread was better than some, as it was real cornbread and not corn cake; the yams were whipped and tasted like sweet potato pie filling, but with insufficient sugar, no butter, no nutmeg, & no caramelization. My nephew, who is 15 and has a voracious appetite, wasn't a fan of any of it except the mac & cheese, cause he apparently ate all of it, so I can't comment on that dish. He kept saying the yams had nothing but cinnamon. NONE of the meats seemed to be very well seasoned, not even the links, which was very puzzling. Maybe they make their own links and just don't put in much seasoning. Ribs and links were moist, but lacked flavor. Chicken & brisket were dry, & flavorless. "When all other meats fail, grab a hot link!" Not at this spot. On the upside, sauces were on the side, and the rib flavor did improve when I dunked the ribs in the sauce This could have been one of their off days, but if the food there is like this all the time, maybe their intended market prefers low to no sodium and dried flavorless meats.

I really enjoyed the Korean-style shabu shabu here! As…read moresomeone who loves hot pot, this was a lighter and cleaner version with so much flavor. The broth was rich but not too heavy -- super comforting. The meat was fresh and sliced thin, so it cooked quickly and tasted really tender. There were lots of veggies to choose from, which made it fun and healthy. I especially loved finishing with noodles in the spicy broth. It was filling but not greasy at all, so I didn't feel heavy after eating. Definitely coming back with my family next time!

The vegetables and quail eggs are so fresh and abundant. Must try the lobster balls…read more The prices are reasonable. Kids are half price for the buffet. The portions are large and food is delicious. Serviré is prompt and friendly. This is a real hot pot and food spot. Loved the appetizers bulgogi and brisket. The wings areas delicious too.

This lives within the food court next door to Guitar center and is my goto in east bay for an…read moreexcellent brisket. Nothing else is as consistently good in quality and service as these folks. Their sides of collard greens and pickles are also great.

Tucked away inside the Public Market in a little side nook, this is easily one of the best barbecue…read morespots I've come across in the Bay Area. It's the kind of place you almost miss if you're not looking for it, but once you find it, you'll keep coming back. The brisket, pulled pork, and spare ribs are consistently excellent. The meat is incredibly tender, it basically melts in your mouth, and that deep, smoky flavor really seeps all the way through, not just on the surface. The sauces come on the side, and they're free, so don't be shy about asking for extra. I actually asked if there was a limit once, and the cashier laughed and said something like, "Maybe six containers?" If I'm being picky, I'd probably skip the hot links next time. They're not bad, just nothing special compared to how strong everything else is, slightly smoky, but otherwise pretty standard. The collard greens are a standout side dish. They've got this nice acidity that cuts through the richness of the meat really well. There is a noticeable vinegar tang, though, so if that's not your thing, you might want to pass, but if you like that balance, they're great. Another big bonus, there's a park right outside the building near the exit by Cashew Creamery. It's perfect if you've got kids. There's this whale structure they can climb into (through the mouth or side), with a slide on top and climbing holds all over -- fins, back, tail, the whole thing. There are also surfboard-style balance boards on springs and plenty of open space and greenery to run around. And if you're making a little outing of it, it's only about a 10-minute walk to Bay Street, so you can easily pair your meal with a stroll, some shopping, or more food and drinks nearby.

Ever since Ms. Mary, the owner of Everett and Jones passed away, Sorry to say - you never know…read morewhat to expect in terms of food quality from E&J these days. I happened to be in the bay near university right around the time the store opened and since they are my favorite bbq spot, decided to give them another try. I'm so glad I did. Got a 3 way with ribs, sliced beef and links with sides of potato salad and baked beans for $46.00. Again, so glad I went. Everything was delicious! The meat was cooked to perfection and tender. The sliced beef had pieces of garlic cooked into it. So good! The beans were a little too sweet for my liking and the potato salad was basic potato salad made to satisfy many different palates so it was just ok. But the star of the show was the meat and it didn't disappoint. Everything was hot and fresh. The bbq sauce was hot and there was plenty of it on the meat. One change I noticed was the walk up window. No longer are you able to walk inside the building. All orders are taken at one window and picked up at a different window. The guy taking my order was nice and friendly. He smiled a lot, told me that I Clearly hadn't been there for a few months when I commented on the new walk up window. When I mentioned I live out of town, he thanked me For stopping by on my visit to the bay. Ms. Mary would have been proud all the way around, for the food, service and the presentation this particular day!!!

I order delivery through the Uber app. This was our first time eating from this restaurant. I…read moreordered the four-way combo & 2 orders of Biscoff banana pudding. Unfortunately, the banana pudding was not delivered. I did request a refund through the Uber app regarding the banana pudding's missing from the order. As for the four-way combo. The meats order was the ribs, brisket , link, and the burnt ends. Unfortunately, the combo did not have any burnt ends, instead it seemed like extra ribs. As for the sides with the combo, we did ordered the mac & cheese and the potato salad. The mac & cheese was slightly different than other mac & cheese, I've had from other places. It seemed to have a little bit of different spices in it, a strong garlic and paprika taste. As for the potato salad, at first, I wasn't sure if it was potato salad or mashed potatoes. Unfortunately, the potato salad did not taste or seem at all like potato salad to me. They pour the barbecue sauce on top of all the meat. The only problem with that, is by the time we got the bag it was soaking wet at the bottom with the barbecue sauce that had spilled out of the container. Personally, I feel, orders for delivery or to go should have had the barbecue sauce on the side to prevent this from leaking outside of the container or in somebody's vehicle.

I visited Horn Barbecue and I NEED management and ownership to read this carefully--because what I…read moreexperienced deserves to be recognized on a higher level. First of all, my order was TO-GO. And let me tell you... when I got home and opened that bag, I was honestly blown away. My food was packaged with so much care, precision, and pride--it was neat, organized, and handled like it actually mattered. That alone told me everything about the level of service in that building. Candalen--YOU DID THAT. The attention to detail on my plate did not go unnoticed. You treated my food like it was being served in-house, and that speaks volumes about your work ethic and pride in what you do. Aaron--listen... that peach lemon drop??? BABY. That was my first time trying one and it was EVERYTHING. Smooth, flavorful, perfectly balanced--you made that drink an experience all by itself. I will be back JUST for that. And let's talk about the vibe--the music, the energy, the atmosphere--it all came together in a way that made the entire visit feel GOOD. Not just food... a whole experience. But what really stands out is this: It has been a LONG time since I've experienced service this genuine, this intentional, and this excellent. Not rushed, not careless--EXCEPTIONAL. Management, if you are reading this--please understand--you have some powerful people on your team. Candalen and Aaron are the kind of employees that elevate a brand. They are the reason people come back. They are the reason I will be telling others. This wasn't just a good experience. This was the kind of experience that turns customers into loyal supporters. I will absolutely be back--and I will be bringing people with me. Until next time, WUHAPN NATION

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 help. 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.