The South Smokin BBQ

400 W Harder Rd, Hayward
(510) 314-0794

Recent Reviews

Jesse Wan

Get the Smoked Beans and Smoked Potato Salad, and eat them together. You'll thank me later. The ribs are moist and tender, cooked in small batches.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Ribs, Smoked Potato Salad

Kev

Absolutely the best bbq Ive ever had in my life. Period.I come from a region known for tri tip and I was blown away by how good this one is and how it easily beat what Ive known to be really good tri tip.I hate potato salad, but the potato salad here changed my mind. I love it.You can taste all the seasoning in all the food here. Mind blowing.I will be making this my go-to spot for myself, family, and friends for years to come.Fyi this is a typical bbq smokehouse, so make sure you come early as everything runs out and the place closes when all is out (as you do when the food is this good).Also amazing owner and family, made me feel like I was hanging out with friends at the cookout.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tri Tip Sandwich, Smoked Potato Salad, Mac N' Cheese

shmuel burstein

Best BBQ , the smoke potato salad is ono of a kind.Service 5 ?

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Smoked Potato Salad

Fernando Rodriguez

One of the best bbq place in California, definitely recommend it. Them brisket fries are out of this

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ditter Valladares

Food is delicious. Great customer

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Paul Clemmons

Outstanding Southern style smoked meats and sides, with a few Pinoy flourishes.Family owned and operated. A hole-in-the-wall sort of place where everyone is made to feel welcome.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oscar Sanchez

We found this joint through social media and it did not disappoint. It is the best BBQ we have tried, period! The owner is very friendly and their customer service is superb. Portions are very generous and most importantly the flavor and tenderness of the meat is to die for. Parking can be tricky as they share a parking lot with many other businesses. Plenty of handicap parking though

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Cheese Fries, Brisket Sandwich, Brisket Meal

Jeff Moss

Tim is a great host at his restaurant. He’s funny as hell and loves his customers. Their fried corn is awesome you have to try it. Thank you Tim for your hospitality. I will be back with more jokes for you.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amber Moss

The owner and his son were so sweet to my friend and I when we arrived - true southern hospitality here in the Bay! We had a pulled pork sandwich with beans and smoked potato salad along with a side of fried pickles. The food was truly delicious, the BEST BBQ I’ve ever had!!! Service was friendly and fast, we were even treated to complementary sodas when the line was long. I cannot recommend this place enough, go try it for yourself!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Potato Salad

Kate Kiesow

The owner and his son were absolutely a delight. True southern hospitality. I wish I didn’t eat my food so quickly so I could share a picture. I got the pulled pork sandwich with beans and the smoked potato salad, and that was truly the best potato salad I’ve had in my life (sorry mom)I also got the fried pickles which are my favorite side and it’s safe to say these are the best I’ve ever had: all crunch and no sogginess. Delicious and I will be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Potato Salad

Th Lo

Tastes great... greets from the 4 Guys from Germany

Pauline Sing

Stuck in traffic on the way home from SFO airport, we decide to stop by for a quick bite to eat. The restaurant definitely lived up to the ratings.I ordered the brisket sandwich with Mac & cheese and hot potatoe salad. I don't really enjoy bbq but this place is awesome. The brisket was tender yet not mushy. The flavor was a natural smoke and not the artificial taste I have had elsewhere.The Mac and cheese was the best I have ever had. Flavorful with enough cheese and not too much nor not too rich. The potatoe salad was hot but good. Again, with a slight smoked taste.The best part was the owner. He was so welcoming and had so many stories. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Meal, Smoked Potato Salad, Mac N' Cheese

Geo W

Absolutely banging barbecue! I randomly came by here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I always try to eat at local small businesses whenever I have a chance, and I found this place nearby on Google Maps.I ordered the brisket sandwich with sides of macaroni n cheese and beans. The brisket was so darn good. I haven't had this good of a brisket since I visited Texas a few years ago. The meat was so tender and cooked perfectly. The flavor was incredibly good. They could have used a slightly better bread for the bun, but it works just the way it is. The mild barbecue sauce was a good complimentThe Macaroni n cheese was really good as well. The beans weren't my favorite. I've had better, but it was okay. Just a bit overcooked.If you are looking for good barbecue come here.Parking: There is plenty of free public parking in the lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket Meal, Mac N' Cheese

Edwin Angelo Cuenco

Very welcoming and engaging owner. Ribs falling off the bone and meats smoked to perfection. House sauces are the bomb. Made my day! We will be back for more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Ribs, Brisket Meal

Janine Alano

Food is so good. First time ai tried it, I immediately fell in love with it. Really couldn’t forget the first time I tasted this authentic bbq. Plus owners are very accommodating and very hospitable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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