50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Alameda

“Fikscue Craft BBQ is an absolute gem. The Indonesian BBQ fusion concept is unique, creative, and packed with flavor. The brisket was the highlight—beautifully smoked, tender, juicy, and full of rich flavor. You can really taste the care and craftsmanship that goes into the barbecue.

The nasi goreng was an excellent complement to the smoked meat, bringing a distinctive Indonesian touch that makes Fikscue stand out from a typical BBQ restaurant. The seasoned fries were also delicious and worked perfectly with the rest of the meal.

The portions are generous—around 2 lbs (almost 1 kg) of brisket along with the rice and fries—and everything felt well prepared and thoughtfully put together. It’s not inexpensive, but the quality of the meat, portion size, and overall experience make it feel like a special meal rather than just another BBQ dinner.

If you enjoy serious smoked brisket but want something different from traditional American BBQ, Fikscue Craft BBQ is definitely worth trying. Excellent food, distinctive flavors, and a memorable BBQ experience. Highly recommended!“

“Was looking for a place to eat on my birthday new years day, my stepbro picked it out, he said he ate there 20 yrs ago, I was reluctant as it looked outdated and empty,but I was surprised when the food came in quickly, the staff was friendly and the plates of food were huge! I kept asking my bro if he accidentally ordered family size, nope. We ordered egg rolls, 1 order must have had 10 pieces! Delicious spare ribs, wonton soup, honey walnut prawns (jumbo!) Mongolian beef, they gave us almond cookies instead of fortune, that was a nice change,there was so much food leftover to take home, I'll be going back, I don't know how they can afford to give so much for so little $, very reasonable.the only thing was the place was so cold, we were both freezing. no heat!“

“We eat here about once a month. There’s a large all you care to eat selection, service is fast and they have decent list of beers to go with all the meat. The only problem we’ve had is that their scissors aren’t sharpened- that’s ok, next time we’ll bring our own.“

“I always come here whenever I feel eating Korean food. My favorite here is the cold noodles which I always excited about. I hope they keep this on their menu! It might look weird eating cold noodles, but it is the most delicious soup that I had. When it comes to service, some of server aren’t approachable, how they approach me doesn’t feel welcoming for me. They tend to ignore me most of the time because I usually eat alone. I don’t really mind but it still nice if server is a bit friendly to customers. Overall, food is the best 100/10 always.“

“Man it was good, but how can you be a Hawaiian BBQ place without a LOCO MOCO on the menu?! That needs to get added immediately“

“I had the pleasure of dining at this Hawaiian restaurant, and everything was exceptional. The service was warm and attentive, our server made excellent recommendations, and we felt truly taken care of. The food was phenomenal—fresh poke, sweet and savory coconut shrimp, and a flavorful loco moco that hit the spot. The ambiance captured the essence of Hawaii perfectly, with soft lighting, rustic wood furniture, and island-inspired décor that made the whole dining experience feel like a tropical vacation. This place is a hidden gem, and I’ll definitely be back!“

“Very friendly owner. Offered 5% discount on cash payments. We ordered 3 dishes. Kaokao chicken, char siu over rice, and beef brisket noodle soup. The star of the meal was the char siu over rice. We’ll reorder that for sure. The beef brisket’s soup was soy sauce forward, my husband enjoyed the noodle but it was a tad too soft for me. The kaokao chicken is very well cooked, moist chicken, but it was a confused dish imo, so it is not a dish we would reorder. Overall good tasting food, we’d come back for the char siu. The restaurant was very smokey, and it stuck to my body and clothes all day after. So I would not come here before going anywhere important, so you’ll smell of bbq.“

“Came here with my dad for the 1st time today after seeing them advertise on social media. My Pop's ordered the salmon combo plate with mac and cheese + greens. I had the brisket sandwhich combo with a potato latke and side of coleslaw. Came out to just under $50 for the both of us, not bad at all! Unique flavor profile, nice sized portions, and positive atmosphere. The food was fresh, place was clean, and the customer service top tier- the owner was there which was a bonus. The coleslaw isn't my favorite, as it's a pickled variety tasting heavily of vinegar, otherwise it was finger lickin' good! Will be returning soon. Thanks Crazyblock! +🪙“

“Great place to get good bbq. The staff was accommodating being that it was our first time trying their bbq.
Food was on point with that little bit of soul in it.
Sides was good, not a fan of the baked beans.
Price was somewhat inline with quantity and quality of food. Had the combo with two sides.
Would I go back? Definitely!“

“Good spot hidden away inside Pelton Plaza. The lunch combos are great. Love the mapo tofu here. Generous portion for the lunch special, comes with a small salad, big scoop of rice, and 1 crunchy egg roll. The mapo tofu is not too spicy and tastes great.“

“Had the brisket sandwhich based on a recommendation. Not bad. Fries and slaw good too. Glass of soda was huge. we'll eat it again, maybe try dinner.“

“Absolutely delectable and delicious food! The service was super fast and friendly. Manager John was so kind and made sure we were having a good time. They offered to cook for the table and also gave us the option to cook for ourselves, if we want to. We also got great tips and suggestions when we asked for guidance w the menu. The restaurant was very clean and spacious. The meat was amazing. Side dishes and sauces were plentiful. Can't wait to come again!“

“The most tender brisket I may have had anywhere. 🥰🥰“

“It’s rare I’m impressed with smoked bbq but the food was really good! Very impressed. In my opinion much better than the previous places that were here before. Definitely be back soon! Gabe 4 start for atmosphere only because there isn’t much else going on here to give it 5 stars.“

“Good food nice service nothing but the best“

“The catfish is second to none the drinks are impressive but no Nos energy drink and the clerk is non , no smile no gratitude just take my money take my number and move on, Dmv would love to hire her if things dont work out at the store. BBQ is the shisniz though.“

“Amazing vegan soul food! I highly recommend!!“

“Delicious food, generous portions, and great service. The chicken combo and aloha bbq mix are a must-try—so flavorful and perfectly cooked. iLava is consistently good every time!“

“Rocky's has been a great place to enjoy for quite a long time. I have enjoyed many different burgers here but I do love the western style with onion rings and bacon and cheese and of course barbecue sauce. I have been here after trips to the Oakland zoo. I have been here with family members that decided to meet here for a great burger and some fries. I've also been here with just a minimal amount of money in my pocket to enjoy a burger and some comfort close to my home neighborhood off of Davis Street. I have to say this place is a hidden gem and if you know it's worth it to go and have a nice burger the way you like it and enjoy your time in San Leandro. It is close to St. Leander's if you are headed there, but it's also really close to most of downtown San Leandro within walking distance which is really enjoyable if you're looking to go up and down East 14th and enjoy all the different businesses of San Leandro has to offer. I really enjoy this place for the flavor and the burgers the way that they're dressed and the size that you can have. It is definitely worth a try.“

“If you haven’t been here before, this will be your new favorite bbq spot in Oakland. They don’t cut corners and they do texas bbq justice. Juicy brisket, peppery pork ribs and snappy meat tubes are what keep me coming back.
Don’t sleep on the sides either! They’re light, refreshing and the perfect balance to their smoky offerings.“

“I’ve just recently discovered ibringdasmoke and I’m glad I did! My first order with them was the smoked brisket…it was so good! I just recently ordered a slab of ribs from them and my friend and I loved it! We got a little sample of the Mexican street corn which was very nice of them. I thought it was ok, but my friend enjoyed it. Their spices and the tenderness of their meats are great as well as their bbq sauce. The meat isn’t overly salty which is great. I have recommended this place to my friends and I will definitely be back!“

“Picked up dinner twice this week. Delicious.“

“Yummy food and great service!“

“Outdoor seating, yummy food, loved the collards.“

“The fried chicken is crispy outside and juicy tender inside. The various chicken combos are good deals. There is a wait for orders because the food is not precooked and sitting under heat lamps. Parking can be difficult and the small parking lot fills up quickly. I will definitely be returning!“

“rue'rue get there early smoked them ribs chicken hot links but once he open up 1pm you got to be there fresh hot delicious off the smoker you have better options of getting hot links chicken ribs when you get there later everything damn near gone thats how good his bbq very authentic plates portion really nice im so happy i found rue'rue's bbq I know he is there to look out for the community with his good tasting bbq i told him thank you i cxme all the way from fri$co me and my little family he smiled and waved back all love (-:“

“I came into this restaurant because usually the lights line was way too long and I was looking for something delicious. And now as much as I love me a good cheap overpacked meal over there at asia, I thought why not try this place out? I love Chinese barbecue. And my goodness did it not disappoint. I was served quickly, efficiently and before you know it, I had some crispy pork belly over rice in my hands.
I didn't get a drink so I had to go nearby to get one. But in between the drive I took a little sample of that pork belly and that initial bite was just absolutely phenomenal. Now I will say because of the way that they get the crispiness. This is more on the saltier side for some of you folks so just be aware of that. But if you're all for that you're going to enjoy this pork belly because it was absolutely fantastic. The crisp to the tenderness of the actual meat itself. You can see it for yourself in the pictures. Absolute chef's kiss. Give yourself a little treat and come by and try this place out.

I will say at the lunch buffet didn't look as appetizing but maybe that's because I'm spoiled with you. Know who but for the barbecue this was immaculate. I'm going to try the duck next

Thank you for lunch!“

“Excellent food , as good as any Hawaiian BBQ“

“First timer, great experience and great food! Loved it! Will be going back.“

“We had the korean bbq buffet and it was delicious! Service was good, they switched out the grill plate pretty often and made sure our dirty dishes didn’t stack up. Really enjoyed the beef short ribs, bulgogi, and pork belly 🤗. My favorite though were the honey potatoes they served as the small side dishes. So good, my family always asks for more, so now they just serve us a huge portion (we’ve gone here for years) 😅. Would recommend eating here for sure!!“

“I recommend the family style dish, gives you an opportunity to try all the different types of meat and sides!“

“We ended up here tonight after a bad experience at Chuck E Cheese in the center next door. The service was quick and the food very tasty. We decided to order more for the folks at home.“

“I drove from Vallejo to try this place and boy was I disappointed. starting with the 90$ meal, the meat was so dry I could not even eat it The pulled pork tasted like sawdust, the ribs were dry,and the brisket and tri tip are horrible. the potato salad was very loose, and the green beans were burnt, had I lived in the area I would have brought it all back. fix the issues word of mouth can truly hurt your business. because I am writing this review on multiple sights.“

“Authentic Chinese take out place. Food is so delicious and the lady that helped us was very nice. We loved the char siu and thin noodles. The stewed duck with potatoes was very comforting too. We want to try the pork belly next time. We’ll be back.“

“Very good food and excellent customer service you feel really welcomed as you come into the restaurant and the atmosphere feels so good the staff are really nice they even offered us a cold drink on the house because it was hot outside you should definitely come and try this place out“

“I ordered using Uber Eats.
We ordered Lemon Chicken, Chicken Katsu & Masubi and one other item. I clicked yes to include utensils and napkins and I even added in the notes please include utensils, chopsticks and napkins.
Since I am staying at a hotel these were needed. The hotel had no picnicware so my son and I walked to the store down the street to buy some. Got back to cold food that wasn’t in containers that could NOT be heated in the microwave and discovered they didn’t include soy sauce.
The Mac salad was perfect. The rice definitely needed soy sauce. The flavor of the lemon chicken was great even though it was room temp. The katsu lost its texture in the time it Took to get utensil unfortunately.
I’m not trying to be petty over utensil but it really made for an unfortunate experience.“

“Love their Kalua Pork & Cabbage“

“My dad used to drink there in the 1980s and the Asian husband and wife couple who owned the bar bought him a last drink and told him never to come backThe bar was closed for about 10 or 20 years in the 1990s and the 2000sMy favorite part of the bar is spinning the wheel and trying my luck at free drinks cuz half the time it's a l**** deal but half the time it's a winner deal it's a nice bar most people are really coolFor a while they had a 8-bit Nintendo system and I'd play Castlevania and Super Mario Bros over and over again but they do have some arcade games and pinball games really nice“

“This place has the best Chinese barbecue especially Empress chicken, which is my favorite. They used to be in San Leandro and I’m so glad they moved to Oakland. I used to drive from Oakland to San Leandro just to buy their barbecue now longer need to make that trek. So happy they are in Chinatown now“

“So I really love this place I found it weird however that the owner upped the prices on the first day of school. It’s located directly across from a high school now, I get it the economy isn’t the best but raising it that say day def gave me the creeps“

“well seasoned meats, not bad at all..!“

“My favorite restaurant in the whole world, of all time.
My go-to in college. Sadly, I moved away after college. But every time I'm back in town, maybe once a year, I always have to come get my Steve's fix, even though I graduated over 20 years ago. I don't care about Instagrammable presentation, designer art and furnishings, and pork from pigs who were properly socialized and pampered. Just give me simple but delicious food, generous portions, and good value. Can't ever beat that.“

“Went to dinner with a few of my lady friends after seeing a show in the city, this was the perfect ending to a phenomenal day. I had the crab cakes and they were delish, a couple of people in my group had the fried chicken/fried catfish combo and that looks delicious as well. I highly recommend Lizzy’s Cajun Cafe.“

“Michelle was great, she let us try the peach cobbler and a few sides. Everything was delicious! The food reminds me of home back in Texas!“

“Absolute worst Hawaiian food on earth 45 minutes I waited for my order and I went through the drive-through“

“115 anniversary ❤ ♥ 💕 💖 💓 💗
Chinese Chicken salad
Macaroni salad
Kalbi beef
Spam musubi
Chicken Karaage
Scrumptious deliciously impacted
Enjoyed my deliciously lunch 😋 ☺ 🤗 😊 😌 😍 😋
Gratefully 🙏 🥲 🙂 😊
Joanie Harrison“

“Que comida más deliciosa encontré en Oakland, y son muy amables los recomiendo 💯“

“Great Chinese food with authentic taste. They have a hotel next door which is connected to the restaurant and they are open till midnight. If you want great Chinese kebab, noodles, rice dishes, seafood, and dumplings. This is the place to be! Food is cooked fast and they accept card and cash. Will be coming back for the authentic and delicious Chinese spot next to Berkeley!“

“Good food, great place for duck, Asian BBQ pork and BBQ ribs etc. Large amount of menu items. Their egg Foo young is amazing. Picture is their wonton and egg noodles with Peking duck pretty good. 11.00+ unfortunately, they haven’t allowed dine in since the start of the Covid pandemic. Prices have also raised $3.00 plus per item since then .“

“If you're looking for top-tier Cantonese roast meats, Best Taste Restaurant absolutely lives up to its name.
The Roast Duck is incredible—crispy skin, juicy meat, and rich flavor in every bite. Their BBQ Pork (Char Siu) is just as impressive, perfectly seasoned with that ideal balance of sweet and savory glaze. To balance out the meal, the Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan) was cooked to perfection—tender with just the right amount of snap and crunch without being tough or overcooked.
It’s worth noting that the restaurant is very plain and no-frills, so don't expect much in terms of dining atmosphere or decor. It’s a classic, straightforward neighborhood spot where the focus is entirely on the plate. If you care more about incredible food than ambient lighting, this place is an absolute must-visit.“