33 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Los Altos

“It was kinda slow as I was there a little past their rush but a great time to get good service. Sadly they close way way way too early for me which was quite disappointing as I personally feel there's so much more potential for late night revenue if they stayed open even after closing the kitchen. I basically had 3 different people serving me and would go back for any one of them. They were all super nice and attentive. Food and drinks were great and prices are favorable. It's not a cheap place to eat but for the type of establishment it is they're priced fairly and not overpriced like many places of the same class. I had a Hickory BBQ bacon cheeseburger myself which comes with a side of your choice. I asked for the meat to be cooked medium rare and medium rare is what i got. ❤️ The flavor? Mmh! Amazing! I'm looking very forward to my next trip there. They also have a full bar at that location. I know they're a family oriented business but I feel they'd also do well after family hours but maybe they're satisfied with what they got and aren't needing the money. I understand many establishments prefer to cater only to specific clientele and that's understandable but many would love to see them expand and would support it. ?? For now they close at 8:30 which seems to be a typical norm for that area so get there early and enjoy. ?

Vegetarian options: It's not a vegetarian establishment but there's salads etc with no meat and I believe a meat free burger choice

Parking: Parking can be somewhat limited if it gets busy especially since there are multiple business establishments that all share common parking areas. I happened to get there at a slower time and had no issue with close up parking. There's also a shopping center across the road that could be used if parking is scarce.

Kid-friendliness: It's definitely family oriented and have games there to confirm it. Might be a great place for birthday parties, etc.

Wheelchair accessibility: Most definitely ADA compliant with handicap accessible amenities.“

“At poke places, it is so important for the food to be fresh. You don't have to worry about this here. The staff is willing to help you arrange your bowl if you want any suggestions about pairings. Highly recommend!“

“I like the tri-tip, roast chicken and pulled pork. Not a fan of the brisket.

The BBQ meal combos come with 2 sides, a slice of crispy grilled garlic butter baguette, pickled onions, slice jalapeno, and pickle.
The sandwiches are good too.

They have a shaded patio in the back for outdoor dining.“

“So glad to have this high quality BBQ available again in Sunnyvale! A new owner who was passionate about Armadillo Willy's leased the El Camino storefront, hired the head chef/pitmaster and other key employees from Suv'l and Santa Clara and opened Empire Armadillo with a larger, improved menu and I think the food is even better now! My go-to is a small boneless chicken plate with the chicken tortilla soup side and extra ribs to share. All absolutely delicious! They've switched to a Coke Freestyle fountain to provide a wider variety of soft drinks and I'm a fan of that, too.“

“The best BBQ around. A must try, you won’t regret it.“

“Can't give enough stars.
Tried to phone in an order to save time because my puppy was in the car. They said
You can bring him in.
He's not house trained yet.
It's ok, bring him in. Is he cute?
He is.
Wow, above and beyond customer service.
I sat outside at a table with Waffles, they brought him multiple bowls of water.
I interacted with 4 or 5 staff one nicer than the next, all happy the puppy was there.
In my long life I have never felt so welcomed in a restaurant.
The barbecue and sides, ALL proper.
Some nice fatty brisket, and ribs that we're great unsauced. And a variety of tasty sauces. Pickled things were perfect.
I'm a large person and their 2 meat plate is much more than I should eat, but I finished everything.
I live nowhere near Redwood City but I'm going there again.
Thanks to all of you.“

“Total Score: 8.05


Little bit sussy, faucet was loose and paper dispenser was broke. Also so many random cleaning supplies

Customer Service: 4.75/5
Very easy to grab, and refilled our water and napkins without asking. Super nice too.

Ambiance: 4.25/5
Clean and good lighting, and nice signs. Something about drinking beer

Food: 4.5/5
Had a huuuuge variety of foods, all tasted good!!! Huge fan of the mushroom soup ugh was a bomb of flavor. Meats were great, except the lamb and beef were a bit on the drier side.

Wow: 0.5/1
Ugh idk why but the mushroom was so gooodddd I ate it up and swallowed it

Total Score = BR + CS + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW“

“This place is amazing! The spare ribs are bbq'ed right in front of you along with all of the other meats. The owners are kind and very personable. :) I went here two days in a row. Delish!“

“I have to say, I’ve had quite a journey when it comes to my opinion of this place.

The fact of the matter is that I have found the following to hold true:

1. Redwood City is far away from everything
2. The parking situation is abysmal
3. There is never a table ready when you get there
4. The food is expensive

For these reasons I used to avoid going there- not because of the food quality but it wasn’t worth going there in lieu all these things.

That being said, their meat is great, the vibes are great, and their service is great. Their beef kofta is sublime, and I have to say their falafel isn’t too bad either. They also have a pretty good frozen date juice that I enjoyed.

If you don’t mind the 4 things I listed (I am personally starting to care less and less about them in lieu of the amazing food), definitely go. This is probably the best Arab food I’ve had in the Bay Area.“

“Great food, drinks and people!“

“A old school broiler with awesome people running the business. I had the French Burger, absolutely delicious. Will be back for another great meal. Also the bathrooms are so clean and nice smelling.“

“the best brunch buffet In Bay area. amazing kitchen. 10 stars“

“If you’re craving KBBQ, Hungry Cow is a must-try! We got the premium AYCE to sample a bit of everything, and it was 100% worth it.
All the meats were tender, flavorful, and high quality. You can really taste the difference. The side dishes were just as impressive — especially the kimchi and cucumber kimchi. And the steamed egg? Incredible. Not your typical KBBQ steamed egg — it had shrimp, mushroom, truffle, and masago, and it was packed with flavor.
Our servers, Soterry and San, were amazing — super attentive and always timed our next round of orders perfectly. They also changed our grill plates often, which we really appreciated.
To finish off the meal, they offered a selection of Melona ice cream bars, which was such a fun and refreshing treat.
We left completely full and very satisfied with both the food and service. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!“

“Excellent food, excellent taste reasonable price“

“JC's has been my go-to BBQ spot for over 25 years. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their beef ribs! The meat is always falling off the bone. And they're big! The hot links are addictive, the chicken is perfect and when I used to work close by, on my lunch break I would frequently get their pulled pork. I'm obsessed with the garden salad & dressing!! Always so consistently fresh and crisp! Would recommend 10 out of 10!“

“Reservations are required for roast duck, and the duck rack is made into soup. The two large steamed buns stewed in an iron pot were extremely soft and the dough rose very well. We, a table of Shandongese, loved them. The meatballs taste better after absorbing the soup. The whole-fish pancakes also have the flavor of my hometown, and the fish soup is like the braised sauce made by my mother after adding bean paste. Braised pork is also my favorite. You need to scan the code on the table to order food, and the robot delivers the food, so there is no tip. I went there twice and I can feel that the owner and his wife are very nice. There was a lot left over after 5 people finished eating, and together with half of the roast duck that was not in the picture, it was 189.“

“Friendly and helpful staff, great environment, attentive. my first time having Caribbean food and got the jerk chicken, the extra sauce is highly recommended for the extra kick.“

“We love this restaurant! Great food and beer menu and wonderful staff Food is sourced locally and in the 5 years that we have been coming here, we have always had great meals and superb service!“

“Tobang is *good* but it's somewhat odd in that only select meats can be grilled at the table. Those meats are the bricket, beef belly and pork belly. Every other meet -- e.g. kalbi, bulgogi -- come pre-cooked. They are delicious, though, so no issues. Finally, go ahead and order the Special meal packages, which are cheaper and generous portioned.“

“This Place is so Good and Delicious!!! They have Chinese, Hawaiian and even Pho! Been coming here a lot!“

“Very Good quality of meat barbecue. But service is bad.“

“Walked in not expecting much but was greeted lovingly by a sweet family running shop by themselves. They seemed delighted that we were eating In and the small homey setting really felt like they inviting us to sit at their table. The spam masubi was incredible, served fresh, with a sweet sauce, and a little touch of pork sung in there made all the difference. I got the wagyu beef with egg meal. It also came with that signature sauce and the meat was perfectly seasoned and tender. As we left, packing up the leftovers off the heaping plates of food, the father ran out to give us some extra sauce and make sure we didn’t leave without knowing how much we were appreciated. The incredible food and the family’s hospitality truly made it feel like I was eating a home cooked meal with my grandparents and I would love to come back and support them more!“

“My husband and I go here all the time. We absolutely love this place. We always get the BBQ chicken plate and share the regular size with 2 scoops Mac salad on the side and 1 scoop white rice on the side and it's More than enough for both of us it is so delicious we wouldn't go anywhere else for Hawaiian barbecue“

“This location has changed several restaurants, but I haven't tried it since it changed to cooking Cooking .

The food was surprisingly good, and although the price was a bit high, it was well worth it. pork neck with bitter melon $22 , salt egg yolk with fish & pumpkin $24.50 , salty fish with pork clay pot $24.50 all good!
Especially the bitter melon, it is probably the best I have ever eaten, the cooking time is just right, the pork neck is very soft, but it is full of fragrance.

The service is very warm and friendly! The tables might be too close together and it's easy to hear other people's conversations.“

“Busy place, but consistently great food. The staff is very hospitable, polite, friendly and efficient.

We live so many items on the menu, from bi bim bap to kalb ribs to chap jae noodles.

This has been around in Palo Alto for a long time and we hope it stays the same for many more years to come“

“I have been a big fan of Yummy Tofu for years, and looks like it’s now under new management.

Food is slightly different than before, the side dishes used to be more traditional which is personal preference.

As shown in this photo, the food was very fresh and the service was excellent. The staffs were very polite and handled food with care. Greatly appreciated it.“

“Came in at 1:30pm on a friday, no problems with the free parking lot and immediately found a seat.

Food was great! Tried the original, soy garlic and spicy galbi fried chicken, also had a tteokbokki and onion rings. Everything was lovely.

Service was solid, you could order from a tablet and in general the staff were pleasant and friendly.

Atmosphere was good, generally upbeat kpop music but not too loud that a conversation won't be possible.“

“Food and service was wonderful. What you see is what you get- they have the meats and vegetables labeled. All you have to do is pick up what you like and pour some of the delicious sauces ( which is labeled with their recommendations) and it is cooked right in front of you. It is a unique experience. Definitely a must for meat lovers. I also liked their ice-cream cone. Very flavorful and a delicious way to end the meal.“

“Very nice ambiance and great service. All staffs look professional and prompt.“

“edamame is bomb and so delicious. and service is the best“

“Yo, just hit up this spot the other day and gotta say, it was pretty solid. First off, the service was quick – like, I ordered on my phone and bam, food was ready before I even knew it. That's clutch.

They also got this cool little fish tank and some chill lighting that kinda sets a nice mood, you know? Not super fancy, but definitely adds to the vibe.

Now, the food itself was tasty, no doubt. Just a heads-up, it was maybe a tad on the salty side for my taste. And one other thing – they use bamboo skewers instead of the metal ones. Wasn't a big deal or anything, just something I noticed.

Overall though, I had a good experience. Quick, easy, and the place has a cool, laid-back feel. Would def check it out again.“

“Chungdam was a unique combination of simplistic feng shui & classic atmosphere feels. It felt elevated-better than your typical greasy BBQ restaurant. It was nice to have everything prepared & cooked for you. I personally don’t like going to BBQ places where I have to prepare it all - no coordination lol. We ordered the marinaded shirt ribs & a rib eye with all the delicious variations of sides. The sake is so smooth! I usually prefer hot sake more but this was a high quality brand & it was well worth the price.

Definitely would come back for another round to try more dishes!“