Slow Hand BBQ

1941 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill
(925) 942-0149

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Big Daddy Beef Ribs Side Salad Coleslaw and French Fries
St Louis Ribs Brisket Beans Mac Potato Salad and Nachos
Big Daddy Beef Rib Sundays Only
German Potato Salad
Pulled Pork Sliders
shbbq Potato Salad
Craft Beer on Tap
Sweet Potato Tots
Smoked Corned Beef
Brisket Sandwich

Menu

Sandwiches
Brisket Sandwich
Our Best Seller!! Smoked & Sliced on a French Roll
Brisket Philly
Our Brisket w/White American Cheese, Grilled Onions, House-made Pepper Onion Jam
Pit Burger
1/2lb Blend of Brisket & Chuck w/Gruyere & House-made Bacon & Onion Jam
Hot Link Sandwich
2 Spicy Beef Links on Brioche
Tri Tip Sandwich
Smoked & Sliced on Toasted Ciabatta
Smoked Corned Beef Reuben
Melted Swiss, House-made Red Sauerkraut, Mayo/Mustard Sauce on Marble Rye
Chopped Pork Sliders
Chopped & Steeped in our Tangy Mustard & Vinegar Sauce on 3 Hawaiian Rolls
Chicken Salad Sliders
Smoked Chicken Breast w/Mayo, Blue Cheese, Bacon on 3 Hawaiian Rolls

A La Carte
Beef Brisket
Slow Smoked over White Oak. Our Best Seller!!
1/2 & 1/2 Ribs
Baby Back
Hot Links
Spicy Beef Links with just the right amount of Heat
Tri Tip
We Smoke our Tri Tip, not Like Grandpa's Tri Tip
Smoked Jerk Rub Wings
Brined, then Seasoned with our House Jerk Rub
St. Louis
Chicken Half
Smoked Corned Beef
Smoked and Sliced, definitley a Slow Hand BBQ Fave
Chopped Pork
Smoked, Shredded, Chopped, Sauced and served
Chicken Salad
Deli-Style Chicken Salad w/ Smoked Chicken Breast, Mayo, Blue Cheese, Bacon

Appetizers
Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos
Jalapenos stuffed w/Pimento Cheese, bacon wrapped & Smoked
Smoked Brisket Nachos - Small
Chopped Brisket on Fresh Tortilla Chips w/Jalapeno & Avocado Cremas
Smoked Brisket Nachos - Large
Chopped Brisket on Fresh Tortilla Chips w/Jalapeno & Avocado Cremas

Sides
Mac & Cheese Large
Mac & Cheese Small
BBQ Beans Small
Corn on the Cobb (Seasonal)
Coleslaw Small
Sweet Potato Tots Small
German Potato Salad Small
Picnic Potato Salad Medium
BBQ Beans Large
Coleslaw Medium
Fries Small
Fries Large
Sweet Potato Tots Large
Mac & Cheese Medium
Side Salad Blue Cheese
Picnic Potato Salad Small
BBQ Beans Medium
Coleslaw Large
Picnic Potato Salad Large
Mac & Cheese XL
Side Salad Vinaigrette
German Potato Salad Large
Picnic Potato Salad XL
Side Salad Ranch
German Potato Salad Medium
Coleslaw XL
BBQ Beans XL
German Potato Salad XL
Loaded Baked Potato

Salad
Cobb Salad
Bacon, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber
Half Cobb Salad
Bacon, Avocado, Hard Boiled Egg, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumber

Get Loaded
Get Loaded Tots
Get Loaded Fries

Feasty Combos
Rib Plate
Half Chicken Plate
Jerk Wings Plate

Pit Platters
Q 4 2
Big Eyes
The Boss

Utensils/Sauce
Needs Utensils
Both Sauces
Only Spicy
Extra Sauce
Only Mild
No Utensils

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Recent Reviews

Fantastic brisket and pork ribs! I’ve been trying out local BBQ spots around Concord and Walnut Creek, but Slow Hand BBQ in Pleasant Hill really blows the competition away. The meat is smoky, tender, and full of flavor. The brisket melts in your mouth, and the ribs have the perfect balance of seasoning and juiciness. The casual vibe and friendly service make it even better. A must-try spot if you’re craving real BBQ in the Bay Area!
September 2025
Really good food and good atmosphere. I lived in Oklahoma for a few years, I've had some good brisket before, I can say the brisket here ranks up there. Portion size of the meats are decent, but the quality of the meat and the portion sizes of the sides more than make up for it. Mac and cheese is the best. The chopped pork is good but wasn't my favorite, a bit too much vinegar.
August 2025
Great food. Had the brisket, nice crust on it and juicy inside. Baby backs fell off the bone but weren't like mush. Tri tip was maybe a touch over done but had great flavor. Im a Mac and cheese guy and would come back just for the mac and cheese. The beans left a little to be desired for me but still good.

I saw signs for Chimay beer and asked for one. Must not have heard that they didnt have any because when our food got delivered no beer came and...
June 2025

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Slow Hand BBQ

1941 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 942-0149