35 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Martinez

“Been a customer since the Martinez location opened. Super burgers and fries today! Chiara was on top of the whole process: it’s not often when you can tell someone is really listening to the specs and asks the right questions (as well as super courteous). The kitchen then hit it out of the park….and I’m one picky old lady!“

“Slow Hand never disappoints. Just got back from Austin and had bbque there at Franklins. But just tasting Slow Hand, absolutely amazing. Love, love this place! So many great drink options as well. Wow.“

“We come here with the kids, because it's one of our favorites. There's a good variety of food such as ramen, poke, and Hawaiian BBQ so there's something for everyone. Drinks include boba and Hawaiian Sun. Service is very good: friendly and prompt.“

“**3.5 Stars**

East Bay BBQ

Fans of Texas-style BBQ have inevitably heard of Horn Barbecue based in Oakland and helmed by Pitmaster Matt Horn

I’ve never been to the original location and have read tidbits about the recent press issues but decided to stop by one of their newer locations and try for myself

The Lafayette space has been open a little less than a year (Dec 2024) and their Elk Grove location just opened (June 2025) with another fourth location already planned. It’s clear Horn is in expansion mode

I stopped by for dinner and many items were sold out including the Beef Rib (Sat only), multiple sides, and banana cream pie. Luckily, they still had brisket (both fatty and lean), pork ribs and shredded pork

Manning the station was Jordan Horn, the brother of Matt Horn and he was personable and funny talking about the expanding business and favorites of guests

We sampled the fatty brisket, pork ribs, and pulled pork and had a side of mac 'n cheese. Everything was solid. The brisket was flavorful but would have loved it more moist nor tender. Similar with the pork ribs. Pulled pork was similar to other places but definitely had to lean more into their supplied bbq sauce

Admittedly, we came at end of day and the brisket had probably finished hours before. Jordan also gave some great pointers on how to order next time and I appreciate that.

For barbeque fans, it's nice to have another option in East Bay (especially one that serves beef ribs) and not have to travel to Oakland

📷 Prime Brisket $38 per lb / Spare Ribs $34 per lb / Beef Rib (Sat only) $38 lb / Pulled Pork $27 per lb / Mac & Cheese $5 small

📍 Horn Barbeque (Lafayette, CA)

There is indoor and outdoor seating. All credit cards are accepted. Walk in only.“

“These have to be the best ribs I’ve had in a long time.“

“A wonderful dining experience. Our server was top notch. Attentive but not annoying. The food was delicious and generous. My prime rib was excellent.
Just a very nice and memorable experience. I think our waiter's name was Manny or Manual. In any event, every thing was great, service food and atmosphere 👌“

“This was a first for me. My daughter and grandchildren took me to Daikon for my very first Korean BBQ experience. I was not disappointed. The service was exceptional and the foods were very good. My granddaughter and grandson did the meat cooking. All I had to do was to eat and have a great time. And, a great time I certainly had. Just an overall exceptional experience! I will will go back!!!!!!@“

“Amazing food including the New York steak“

“I’m so happy to have L and L back! There used to be one on Crescent Drive(a couple blocks away) and I was heartbroken when it shut down. I moved away for a while and imagine how awesome of a surprise it was to see my favorite Hawaiian BBQ spot has returned just before I moved back! ???
The employees are all super friendly, the food is always cooked to perfection, and the dining area is kept clean and tidy.
The only thing that would make this place better is if they would extend their hours on Friday/Saturday nights. A lot of other restaurants in the area close at 9pm on weeknights and 10pm on weekends so I was surprised/bummed to see that they close “early” in comparison.“

“Absolutely amazing. Had a family picnic. The food was excellent, everyone enjoyed everything. Quality & quantity was way beyond expectations. Delivery was smooth & right on time. I will definitely be using Slow Hand BBQ again. Thank you!“

“Delicious! I honestly did not even know that Kinder’s had a restaurant! And the experience overall what was AMAZING! Not only was the food i order, delicious, but the e customer service was beyond great. It was actually close to closing time and by the time we got our food and sat down to eat, it was already past closing time and they did not rush us, they allowed us to eat and enjoy our food. Definitely a must try if you are in the area!“

“Really great food. Cool building. The Classic Burger was Classic. Friendly staff. 5 star!“

“best slap yo momma bbq around.“

“This is one of the better, if not best Kinder’s locations. Their staff is friendly and attentive, and the quality of their food is consistently good.

This visit, I got the Cali chicken club, and it was perfectly delicious and filling.“

“I'm confused by the lack of recent reviews.. i went here the other night because they were open til 11:45pm which is awesome cus i clock out at 11.. went with a safe order, some zhangzhou rice n a couple chx skewers.. this place is the real deal whoevers reading this, you can safely ignore the old shitty reviews. The food was just insanely good.. not a particularly complicated dish but its one of those.. anyone can do this but few have mastered it* 100% worth it to try this place out. Happy new year everyone ^_^,!,,!“

“Sooo sooo good! Great Service“

“I’ve enjoyed visiting Sunrise Bistro for breakfast. The convenient parking and manageable wait times make it a hassle-free spot for breakfast or brunch. I’ve tried a few dishes, like the carnitas and eggs, but my favorite by far is the smoked brisket and hash, which has become my go-to order. The only area for improvement would be the coffee. Better quality coffee and fresh creamer would really elevate the breakfast experience. Overall, it’s a nice place to dine in for breakfast or brunch.“

“Sandwiches, Ribs, Steaks, Deli Salads, Marinated Tri Tips and more.“

“I came here from Sacramento visiting family, and boyyyyy let me tell you the foood was so delish I literally never tasted anything so goood in my life especially the bbq chicken and Mac n cheese. I got my mom the California burger and tator tots and she loved it. Everyone was helpful and patient. Definitely would come here again and again.“

“First time eating here and it was FIRE!!! RIBS & BRISKET WAS SOOOOO GOOOOOOD the collar greens was one of the best I've had around here corn bread and hush puppies were also good. I would eat here once a week if I lived closer. GREAT JOB! I'LL BE BACK!“

“First visit, weeknight, not crowded. Food very good to excellent. Beet trio appetizer superb. Not clear if the 3 dipping sauces were for beets or brisket but good either way. Fiancee had wagyu burger, excellent. I had the combo plate…brisket a tad dry, fried chicken very good, corn bread muffin & cole slaw great. Extensive wine list, top labels. We shared a flight and each had a glass of bubbly. Portion size good … I had leftovers for breakfast. Server Jeff casual but on the ball with advice. Menu somewhat limited, especially for vegans.“

“ALL AROUND ONE OF THE BEST QUALITY BBQ SPOTS IN VALLEJO AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENT CHICKEN AND BRISKET Mac and cheese combo plates ON HIT STOP WAISTING TIME .THEY DONT PAY ME BUT ITS GOOD .“

“So proud to be part of such a great team at such a well known, much loved, well respected establishment. Love my coworkers;we perform together like a well oiled machine... Love my customers & take a great deal of pride providing service that's just a cut above the competition... There IS NO competition, really. Finally another employer who shares my own values about how clients& coworkers ought be treated. We rise by lifting others. Thank you Justin Kinder for taking a chance on me.“

“It’s all good very good barbecue sauce so tasty“

“Cannot recommend this place enough. High quality food, generous portions, and the price is right. We come to this spot every time we visit family in the East Bay. Strangely not a ton of people, at least not on a Saturday night, so it’s not crowded.“

“This Hawaiian restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The service was fast, friendly, and made us feel like ohana. The menu offered a great selection, and everything we ordered was delicious. The luau-style ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the coconut shrimp had the perfect crunch with a hint of sweetness. The ambiance was magical, with soft lighting, Polynesian decor, and just the right amount of island music to set the mood. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a family outing, or a casual night out, this spot is perfect. Can’t wait to return!“

“Food is AMAZING! Service is Excellent, staff are kind and habe great recommendations. Tempura shrimp MELTS in your mouth and has amazing flavor. Spicy Pork has great flavor and is seasoned perfect! Highly recommend to anyone passing through or in the area!!!“

“Ok so, I’ve been looking for some good bbq in Vallejo for a while. Someone else recommended CJ’s. Thank you to that person! The food is GOOD! When I tell you the ribs are cooked and smoked to perfection! They were so good! My family and I ordered ribs, links, potato salad, cabbage, baked Mac and cheese and corn bread. I wanted to post pictures but it slipped my mind because I was grubbing lol.. But yes I definitely would recommend them if you’re looking for some GOOD bbq. Also the customer’s service is on point as well. Nice family. Thank you CJ’s see you next time!“

“Excellent local butcher shop and deli. BBQ sauce is also very good. The ball tip sandwich is the most popular sandwich on the menu. I would personally recommend the sweet potato fries because their sauce is delicious. The meat is always top notch. Kinders is very well known around here. The only downside I would say is that it is not cheap. It is hard to find a sandwich under $10 on the menu. Definitely worth trying if you are driving through!“

“This is my favorite Korean bbq place in the area. I love the food. It is always delicious. The staff there are always super nice and caring. I recommend this restaurant for those wanting some Korean bbq.

Parking: Very limited space for parking, but it’s never full“

“There was an important item left out of my order last night. But when I went back today, the Asst Manager Brandon went over the top. He really hooked me up. Their food is good, but their service and attitude is the best!“

“Absolutely Loved This Place ❤️“

“I got to try this last night at the Todos Santos Plaza festival in Concord and the two meat plate with beans and potato salad was absolutely delicious! We got hot links and brisket as our meats and got it spicy and found the spice level to be completely tolerable. Mr. Willy himself was kind enough to let me sample his mac and cheese and was receptive to my feedback (which he solicited!) Once we got to talking we traded some ideas. Overall great food and people! ?“

“Mall food court. Food is very affordable and delicious, as well as having good portion sizes. Good vegetarian options with two delicious tofu options and japchae noodles.Servers and cashiers were very nice and helpful to answering questions on what was vegetarian.

Vegetarian options: Tofu katsu, tofu eggplant, japchae, potato salad, veggie ramen and bibimbap“

“They’re on my top 3 places to get a good hamburger. I love their sauces selection, hard to pick one with your side of fries! ?

I have tried most of their menu and everything has been really good in flavor. They are great at getting your food quickly ?“