28 Best Barbeque Restaurants near El Cerrito

“I recently had the Lau Lau…it was delicious. I need another one. I’ve been coming here for about six months now. I was a bit apprehensive due to the few complaints, so when I initially went I went in person. It’s a grease spoon hole in the wall and I love it. The Chinese food is good too. Always tastes fresh. Ordered my girls fries from here too. I almost ate them all, like y’all gotta share lol. Anyways, I gave a 5 stars. That’s rare for me. Staff is serious and nice. I appreciate their mood…no bs and good food. Keep up the good work Frannies. Thank you!!“

“This is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall place. The decor is bare bones, the place is old, but what they lack in atmosphere, they more than make up for in deliciousness.

I've been here a couple times and the food is consistently good. Always made fresh and pretty quick.

The food is fantastic and affordable. Not sure what else you'd want.“

“Ordered just the Kaokao Chicken
* Crispy skin
* Perfect level of heat
* Good portions (very filling but not excessive)
* Lovely flavors (very warm—Chana Masala + Chinese 5-spice kind of vibe)

Only recommendation to the restaurant is to get AC for the upstairs and maybe put another water jug up there—it was pretty warm.“

“Very good Chinese-style kebabs with lots of vegetarian options (eg, enoki mushrooms wrapped in tofu skin, fried tofu, oyster mushrooms, a-choy). The lamb kebab was nicely grilled, balanced in flavor, and not gamey at all. I pretty much inhaled it (you'll definitely want 2 or more skewers). I also liked the dessert--little deep fried mántóu buns with condensed milk dipping sauce. Everything came out to just under $30 for one, which is reasonable for San Francisco. Looking forward to trying other skewers! They seemed a little understaffed but the waiters were friendly and the food came out fast.

Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian kebabs available.“

“We pre ordered. I think you have to do it a week in advance. Brisket Ribs Beef ribs Pulled pork Cheddar Jalapeño link Pork hot link Collard greens Max and cheese Pit beans Slaw Granny’s potatoes Banana Pudding Everything was delicious“

“This place never disappoints!“

“It was a last-minute booking with a friend, and we didn't expect to find a hidden gem!
Arguably one of the best places to have meat in SF.
The wagyu was good, and the set menu was carefully curated.
Chris and Andy were knowledgeable and sincere about food; you can feel their passion for their business. Will definitely come back again.“

“Absolutely love Tommy’s bbq company. I've had Flints in Oakland, K.C's in Berkeley, and Evert and Jones, Tommy’s is now my favorite BBQ spot hands down. it's REAL bbq! Prices are right on par with other real BBQ places. Places like Kinders and Dickies, and even Lucille's just don't match up. My family and I are extremely happy that Tommy’s opened up in Hercules. Please keep the good food coming! Be cool“

“Pretty good barbecue! The ribs were juicy and well seasoned and the mac and cheese was tasty. We liked the lightly pickled cucumbers. The brisket was a bit dry, but it could have just been a particularly lean cut. The rolls could have used some butter.“

“This place providing a delicious Italian deli sandwich. Has New Orleans/Lower Eastside Manhattan vibes. Quality bread. The Italian with no mustard. Oil and vinegar on the lettuce is the way to go. I enjoyed and looking forward to coming back. Benjamin made sure I got the order right. Shout out to him and this new spot. Live music on Saturdays too. Come by and check it out“

“great food great price you will be back“

“Great times, Great vibes. Family doing Family time just right!!! Relax eat and drink.“

“Excellent food! Even so good that we went back the next night for more!
We ordered brisket, hot links, ribs, and
potato salad the first night. All super good. Great flavor! Mild bbq sauce is really good. The next night we went back for brisket, chicken and Mac-n-cheese. Oh, and the cornbread is yummy!“

“Absolutely love Tommy’s bbq company. I've had Flints in Oakland, K.C's in Berkeley, and Evert and Jones, Tommy’s is now my favorite BBQ spot hands down. it's REAL bbq! Prices are right on par with other real BBQ places. Places like Kinders and Dickies, and even Lucille's just don't match up. My family and I are extremely happy that Tommy’s opened up in Hercules. Please keep the good food coming! Be cool“

“Visited San Francisco with my family and we ate one of the kbbq combos and we were stuffed! The meat was well marinated and delicious. The price is reasonable as well. The service was absolutely top tier and they were very friendly. They checked in often and cooked the meat for us.“

“I ordered the wings and it came with sides and also purple rice! The wings were so good, and fairly priced! It was light and crispy and not greasy at all. The service was fast and waitress was very kind. Even though it was very busy in there. Will definitely make it a point to come here again!“

“las personas muy amigables con los niños...comida riquísima y muy buena presentación“

“SmOakring offers good ole bbq for those who know bbq! Everything we ordered was tender, meat fell right off the bone. The owners were excellent hosts ! If you find yourself in San Francisco /Oakland and looking for the best Smoked BBQ - then visit this place!!!“

“This place is phenomenal. Simple menu of banh mi and bowls but they’re done perfectly. The owner and chef loves what he does and it shows. During my last visit I overhead him training a new employee with such a compassionate tone. This place deserves all the success!“

“Hear me out. I don’t live too far from this restaurant, and have gotten boba from there a few times (10/10 btw) But last night I was feeling a little wild and ordered some food with my normal drink. Before I even got the chance to get it home (I’m talking half a block from the restaurant) I stab my boba straw through the entire cup. It’s spilling everywhere. The owner sees me and calls me back inside to make me a new one for free! He was so kind. To top it all off, when I finally got home, the chicken wings and fried rice were AMAZING! It’s my new Go To Spot!“

“For anyone seeking a unique culinary experience, this is the place to be. I've tried their shawarma, burgers, and pizza, and everything is just perfect—from the food to the service. Most importantly, everything is Halal. I'll definitely return every time I'm in San Francisco. ??“

“Mongolian beef over rice was the best I had in a long time.This restaurant usually doesn't disappoint.Other outstanding dishes are beef chow fun, beef stew noodles and a variety of porridges.The wait person in the afternoon provides excellent customer service and is very efficient.Highly recommended when you are in the financial district.“

“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 .“

“Vowed to myself I ain’t leaving Sanfo this time without trying this place. And it didn’t disappoint. Ambience is immaculate. Service was topnotch. And the food is DIVINE. Definitely worth coming back to. I hope they open a branch in LA.“

“My experience at this location- Hercules was excellent! Even though it was busy the Assistant General Manager Seuvahnia Kuka was extremely nice and friendly. She welcomed everyone that walked through the door with a warm smile and a "hello, we'll be with you shortly!" ? I will be back!“

“Very good service n kind also spoke with the owner maybe about the beef links very delicious home made ones.“

“first time eating here. great place, great food. Nadir was very attentive and made sure everything was going well“

“I went to other Hawaiian bbq places before and this place beats them. The food tastes amazing and fresh. The portions were really good for the price. Service was also great.I will definitely be coming here again if I feel like eating Hawaiian bbq.“