43 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Sacramento

“We discovered a new BBQ place in North Highlands called Bear West. We tried it out and happy to report that the food is excellent and staff exceptional. We recommend you try it out, you will not be sorry.“

“Great deal for food made to order. we stopped by on a whim and now have a go-to place. Burger is phenomenal and the tri-tip had the right amount of smoke. so tasty. look forward to trying more entrees and meats. cool people in there as well and the atmosphere was good. really couldn't find any negative other than my lack of ability to choose just one thing not a question we will be back.“

“I have been to this restaurant several times and am never disappointed. The food is fantastic and the service is personable and attentive. The ribs, chicken and tri tip are juicy and I requested the sauce to be all over the place because its so amazing! I have been in Sacramento a short time but when I moved here a couple years ago and found this place, I have brought everyone I know to eat here because its sooooo good! I even recommended this place to Guy Fieri! Thank you for being one of the best!“

“I visited the place for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it became a quick favorite of mine. The people at the register are super nice polite and patient. Something you won't find that many of the restaurants nowadays. The food is amazing the chicken is always tender you can cut it with a fork you don't even need a knife and the side dishes are always amazing. I highly recommend this place.“

“Authentic, fresh, and delicious Korean food. Menu is in English with phonetic spelling of items, so very friendly to non-native Koreans speakers/readers. Parking is plentiful, nearby the restaurant and throughout the plaza, with choices of shade, to keep your car cool in the summer. Entryway is well framed, with Korean themes, and the immediate feeling of entering a truly Korean eatery. Service, acknowledgement, and care is provided throughout the meal. Restrooms are clean. One less star for the atmosphere because they seemed to not have the AC going. For a hot day, and fully occupied seating, they had just a fan running.

Still, the most important factor, the food was excellent! I had the stone pot bibimbap, and the presentation was gorgeous, colorful, and so appetizing. It was served sizzling, with an egg, you could cook on the stone. Side of gochujang sauce was provided, in a squeeze bottle. I ate it all. Flavor, color, texture, healthy oils, fats, and vegetables mixed with rice. So gooood. Not even one rice grain left in the stone pot.

Considering all this, I would return again, and highly recommend Doma! Thank you for the pleasurable service and food, waitstaff and chefs.“

“Limited brisket on the weekends !
The came on a weekend and had some brisket and tri-tip and some pull pork fries! Everything was delicious but the brisket was slightly dry otherwise I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere! The pulled pork is really good! The tri tip 👌 could win awards! Dont sleep on this place they have a separate bar system witch is confusing but it helps with the vibe.“

“Outstanding flavor. Good service.“

“In the 80's I ate here when it first opened. When they closed Mather Air Force Base, I relocated to the east coast. I brought my wife to California for her first visit. While we were in Rancho Cordova visiting Mather, I told her about Golden Bowls. She googled, and said it is still operated by the same family. It was! Johnny, whom I knew in the 80's cooked my food! What an amazing experience! It is a small place tucked in the corner of an old shopping center. Don't let the outside fool you. Golden Bowls is a great value. They are very friendly, accommodating, and clean. Your meal includes a bowl of many meat and vegetable choices and delicious seasonings, get two spoons of garlic, you won't regret it, a bowl of soup, rice, fried wantan, and ice cream at the end. We might go back tomorrow.“

“The venue is unique and the beers are good. The brisket and the half spicy Hawaiian chicken were good but not something I'd make a special trip for. Both of them came out cold as well. The collards were surprisingly good. I'd definitely try them out again and try something else on the menu.“

“Great place for drinks. Highly recommended.“

“We are from Georgia and Tennessee and this is the best barbecue me and my kids have ever had! So good! Must try! My picky 11 year-old who barely eats meat even ate the chicken sandwich and mac & cheese! So good!! They were at Christopher Cellars…nice glass of wine and some barbecue… Can’t beat that!“

“outstanding food and service!“

“We had a 33rd birthday party for our son, his band and groupies, party of 11. The mgt Kien/Kenny was very accommodating with our reservation, running a slide show in our private room and the lobby while our guests arrived. The seafood pancakes, desert, and spinning the prize wheel were unexpected treats. Some may think it's pricey but when I consider that for the price I would pay for a basic Rib Eye dinner elsewhere, I can have as much Rib Eye, as well as a variety of other meats, chicken, shrimp, sides as I can possibly eat, it's very reasonable. Most of our group were 1st timers, so the cultural experience of new foods, cooking at your table the way you like, made for a unique experience. Our group of 20 something yr old punk rockers had a lot of fun, the service and food were excellent. We'll be back...ps. call ahead to gauge the crowd and bring an appetite.“

“Our first time there. We ordered the feast for 2. BBQ chicken 🐔 and tri- tip with veggies, beans and corn bread. it was delicious! Definitely will eat there again.“

“They have maintained amazing quality. Never disappointed with the food.“

“Very good food. Friendly staff“

“I love getting good barbecue fix at Buckhorn BBQ in downtown Sacramento on 14th Street. The location is really great because it has other business that is connected to one building and as well there is a big seating area that is shared with all the businesses.
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I love getting a good tri-tip sandwich here which is always really good it is really simple and packed with a hoagie bun and I love how the bun is actually toasted and warm also stacked with lots of tri-tip which isn't too fatty and it's charred to perfection. It also comes with some au jus and grill onions and some dipping sauce too. I love how there is a barbecue sauce on the side so I can drizzle some when I need it.
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I also like how there is a pastry shop that is right next to it with coffee and they have amazing coffee drinks too. I also like how bootables is next door and they have Vietnamese iced coffee along with fresh sugar cane juice and they have really nice tri-tip spring roll as well.
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Overall if you are in the Midtown area and if you are looking for some amazing barbecue food this is the spot to go to for your quick fix along with other businesses as well. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading and have a yelptastic day.“

“Once again Oz knocks it out of the park. We took 30 of our Black belt class for our 16th annual Korean dinner. Managers Phillip and Sean insured that everyone was taken care of. The service was fantastic and the food was Great can't wait till next year Tony R.“

“By far the best KBBQ I've been to. This is my comparison to several in Sac like OZ, and in San Francisco. It is pricey but if you can eat, it's well worth it. Sides are the best here but careful not to eat too much of it haha. The Meat were of the best quality compared to the other places.“

“Texas Style Dry Q; Delicious; No Sauce needed, but they have it for those who want it. I generally do not, but the spicy sauce is pretty good.\n\nAs with all GOOD Q... Their product will be a little different each time. In the end it is all tasty....\n\nI usually get Beef Ribs 'cause I like to gnaw me some bones. Brisket is good too. \n\nThe poor reviews you may see???? They just don't understand the concept of authentic Q !“

“We discovered this restaurant last February 2025, and after that me and partner became a regular customer, to the point that even the server knows what we will order without asking😂 I love the hospitality and the service on this restaurant, the food is superb! everything taste authentic! must visit!!!💗“

“Had the tri-tip sandwiches and they were outstanding. First time at this location during the weekday lunch rush and had our meal in only 10 minutes. Great service !“

“I LOVE LOVE LOVE Q&R BBQ BEEN COMING HERE FOR YEARS MY BOYS PREFER THIS PLACE OVER MCDONALDS AND ANY OTHER FAST FOOD THEY ALWAYS SAYING " TAKE US TO PAPA BBQ" RIBS AND TRI TIP 2 WAY W/ BAKED BEANS AND POTATOE SALAD IS THERE THANG IM THE TRI TIP/ Chicken 2way w/ greens and potatoe salad. Best BBQ PLACE IN SACRAMENTO HANDS DOWN ALL FOOD IS FRESH WITH LARGE Porportions. Good food for a budget. Especially my family " greedy" when it comes to qand R bbq we not sharing plates. Every chance we get we eat there 30 minute drive well worth it. Its family. Quincy even feeds the community for free when a person in need nobody goes hungry around him a blessing to the community he'll get you feed and cleaned up from the heart“

“5 stars. They were very kind and patient and made a Smaller version of the combination plates for my daughter! Thank you to the Chef, will come here again! You should too :)“

“Let me tell you this is the best Hawaiian BBQ restaurant. The BBQ mix plate is my favorite, my husband’s the katsu. There’s a mention in the reviews about quality, as I was eating my meal I thought this is the best quality spare rib I’ve ever had. Personal preference possibly, but it reminded me of my childhood eating in Hawaii. Not many fast food restaurants can take you home in memories.“

“First time coming to this place, I’m so glad that they opened in Sacramento as I’m always craving for some Chinese local food such as skewers and spicy food 🥘. Price is reasonable to me that they currently have discount for students and those who shared the their promotion flyer on social media. Must try: lamb / pork belly with mushrooms/ oyster/ pancakes/ rice noodles and dumplings 🥟. Will come back soon:) good luck on your new business 🤗“

“The food is decent. Compared to other Korean restaurants, they offer a larger variety of side dishes, and the portions are generous.

If you value quantity over quality, this place is worth visiting. The ingredients don’t feel particularly fresh.

I would recommend the yookgaejang.“

“I got their food at a BTS ARMY day event with Sacramento BTS ARMY during the summer. My Korean mom LOVED their food so we sought out their restaurant in Elk Grove. I love the concept of you picking your own plate (like Panda Express/Chipotle) and I grabbed a variety and my mom grabbed her own variety of dishes. Generally the food is great, and the music is of course, Kpop, and lots of parking area.

The food itself, you can tell it's been sitting for a minute or few, but the flavor is great, and the refrigerated dishes are fresh. My Korean mom was especially impressed by their seaweed salad (a bit salty and brine-y for me) and she loved their kimchi. I personally like the Korean salad, which is basically a konjac jelly noodle and veggies mixed a mayo sauce (don't judge it till you try it, much healthier than ranch!) And their potato croquette. Their bean sprouts and greens are especially fresh and delicious if you enjoy traditional Korean banchan. What I probably won't get is their fish cake dish because it was overcooked and soggy, but I like that usually, but not today.

Overall, we will be back! 잘 먹고 갑니다!“

“The composition of dishes reflects a careful balance of acidity, sweetness, and umami. The poke demonstrates optimal freshness parameters, while the rice exhibits correct texture and moisture distribution. Flavor layering suggests deliberate culinary calibration rather than improvisation. The overall sensory experience indicates controlled preparation and consistent ingredient quality.“

“Pita Market & Restaurant is an amazing place! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and provide great customer service. The market side also has a nice variety of quality products you won’t find everywhere. Clean environment, great prices, and a wonderful overall experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great Mediterranean food!“

“Good Service and Good Food!“

“L&L Hawaiian Barbecue was amazing! The food was delicious, the staff was on point, and they even offer a self service station. The store was clean, the dining room was quiet. I highly recommend this location if you're looking for a nice place to enjoy your meal.“

“Sonora location. Tried when first opened and few weeks ago. It was clean (new) and great service. Re-visited yesterday and totally the opposite! Counter was dirty, all food was low. It was 4 o’clock and not busy. The cook, other gentleman and waitress was very unprofessional and unsanitary! The cook, yes while wearing gloves, continued to touch dirty services and our food. At one point he had his cell phone in his hand looking at it while cooking our food. Phone back in dirty pocket, touching his hair then back to cooking our food! The conversation between the three of them were load and unprofessional. I was so ready to leave! Definitely won’t be returning anytime soon.“

“Great Hawaiian restaurant with large portions. I was beyond satisfied with the Chicken Combo I ordered, it came with one chicken breast of Katsu, one chicken breast of teriyaki chicken, two scoops of white rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and grilled lettuce. Took around 10 minutes and was fresh.
8.7/10“

“My new top favorite Korean place in Sacramento. Everything looked amazing. The wait staff were very attentive & offered great recommendations. I enjoyed the tofu seafood soup and my partner enjoyed the oxtail. A beautiful spread of banchan accompanied the meal, each plate bursting with unique flavors. We will be back for more!“

“I ordered online when I went to pick up my order the store was full of customers and I had at least 4 people ahead of me. The online ordering was simple and quick. But the store and employees themselves did a great job of being prompt with all orders and I got to the front in no time. My order was correct and the food was still hot and delicious!“

“yes Let's Go Hawaii To Rugby AfL players players that's our Spot....“

“A great place for banh cuon. They offer a large variety ofnitems on their menu. Even the banh cuon has many different selections. The portions are very generous, and they include other items on their combo plates. Service is very fast, and the place is very clean. Only one negative is that the fish sauce is in a jug, and they share that with many tables. So make a generous pour when they bring it to you.“

“This is a low-key breakfast spot that has breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and lunch items. Coffee is good and food is inexpensive. I had a bagel breakfast sandwich and it was pretty tasty. This is the place if you want to pick up a quick bite to go but they also have a dining room.“

“Grate tasting food& healthy...“

“OMG! 1st time here. had to wait a bit for fresh, delicious food. service was great , food is OMG so good, the Mac salad just yummy. went today around 6pm, staff was friendly and attentive, even when customer/ pick up person was super RUDE because fresh beef had to cook, with his food workers and woman are below be attitude, Sonya I think her name was handled herself well and continued to work along with co workers to get orders out, food fresh. Will be back“

“I was there last week and there was a girl named Lorena that helped me, the food was great but the customer service was top tier she gave amazing recommendations and food was awsome. Shrimp burgers are delicious. Ill for sure be going back because of her. Highly recommend L&L“

“Absolutely love their food! Made fresh & delicious. Only downfall is the amount of uber/doordash employees that consume the area indoor & outside with phones blasting on speaker phone waiting for orders.
Not a relaxing/enjoyable space to eat at.“