50 Best Barbeque Restaurants in San Francisco

“On election night (November 4 ) the Pelosi volunteer party was held here. Since I was way early I decided to order dinner. The owner was very helpful in showing me how to use the computerized ordering system I jokingly told him that now that I knew the system i would have to come back before I forgot. I didn't know at the time that I would discover a sandwich which was truly worth coming back for. I love bacon. I love shrimp. Either one would earn a favorable review from me. However to combine them both and add avocado, lettuce and tomato was just beyond delicious. I now have a new addiction!! The CHIPTOLE JUMBO SHRIMP BLT! The jumbo refers to both the size of the shrimp and the sandwich! Friday, November 7, I found myself again n the Castro for a morning appointment. I was pleased to see that they opened at 11 am. I ordered another CHIPTOLE JUMBO SHRIMP BLT and discovered the second time it was as good as the first time!!“

“Honestly, Northern China BBQ is such a solid find in SoMa. If you're looking for a spot that actually feels authentic and laid-back, this is it. The selection of skewers and dishes is huge—you can get everything from classic lamb to some more unique items you don't see everywhere else.
​The flavors are really on point, especially if you love that bold cumin and spice kick. For being in SF, the prices are pretty reasonable, so you can actually fill up without it costing a fortune. Plus, the vibe inside is really cool and cozy, making it a great place to just hang out and eat with a group of friends.“

“Could not take a vacation in USA without eating BBQ. Memphis Minnie’s was everything we expected. Good American style bbq. out of the box slaw and tasteful moist meat. If you’re in San Francisco this is a must visit place.“

“WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!! Smokin D's BBQ far exceeded my expectations when providing super delicious Southern food for my brother's memorial! I would give them 5+ stars if I could! First, owners Daniel and Lareina met with me at the venue a few weeks in advance and carefully went over every detail of each dish that I wanted. Since I wasn't sure if our guests could eat spicy food, they took out the jalapeños from the mini cornbread muffins and any spice from the other dishes I wanted. When I talked about wanting a sweeter coleslaw, Daniel asked if I wanted KFC-style coleslaw, which was exactly what I was looking for. Second, on the day of the memorial, Daniel and Lareina arrived on time with all of the hot and cold food ready to go. All I had to do was show them where to place the trays. Third, after our guests left, Daniel and Lareina were very quick to pick up all of their equipment, which meant that I could go home earlier than expected. Most importantly, all of our guests absolutely RAVED about all of the food, especially about the smoked pulled pork and cornbread muffins!!! In fact, many sent me texts later saying that the food was a "huge hit" and asking me for the company's name, which I was pleased to provide. If any friend wants catered BBQ for their parties, I will recommend Smokin D's BBQ in SF in a heartbeat! SIMPLY AWESOME!!!“

“Great Food😋 Sports bar atmosphere“

“A great place to get Chinese BBQ skewers in the Richmond.

One of my favorite items to get are the chicken and beef skewers. Also for veggie options, I like to get their chives and corn *ask for extra toasty :)

Service is quick and friendly. Recommend coming before 8pm so you can beat the rush!“

“Our family has been stopping by to eat Pete's BBq since he first opened in 1976, my late father took me when I was 7 years old now I'm 56and still love Pete's, we moved to Fort Worth Texas in 2022, my wife and I came to visit relatives the week and had to stop by and visit Pete and his great food, nice seeing you again Pete, he always brings back great memories.
Thake care and God Bless Pete.“

“So this place is a community side grill joint. Drive by and pick up your food and head on out. Strong smoke taste with a Memphis sweet flavor on the pork ribs. Smoked with mesquite the pork has solid penetration. The chicken also had a good smoking but I felt it was a little past done. Im not judging as I know how hard that timing can be and this may not be the norm but the exception.
I am a mac+cheese connoisseur. That being said it was good. Not the best i have had or worst. My critic is that it needs more sauce and maybe less salt.
Baked beans are made with ground turkey of which I assume was smoked and added to the beans for a more smokey flavor. All said and done the meal was enjoyable and hit the spot for my need of some smokey food.“

“Just incredible Korean contemporary fusion cuisine. Kept the fundamentals of the Korean authenticity with unique broad appealing western gastronomic desires. Well done!!!👍“

“The food was awesome 😋😋 The atmosphere was good 👍👍“

“Amazing every time.“

“This restaurant is located on Balboa and 4th Ave with a variety of Korean dishes at an affordable price. It is well known by the locals. The food is tasty and has a well balanced Korean flavor. The seafood and kimchi pancakes are one of their signature dishes. Highly recommend their chapchae and pulgogi or marinated meat dish.
The staff is very friendly and go above and beyond l , ,whether it is crowded or slow they will always help you to serve the food in a timely manner.
Highly recommend this restaurant for families and small groups.
It gets very crowded during the weekend and you may have to wait to be seated.“

“Happy Hour tacos and beer today! The al pastor and brisket tacos pictured were so juicy, tender, and flavorful! 100% recommend! Definitely coming back! 🔥😋“

“great food great price you will be back“

“I don’t mean to exaggerate, but when it comes to both the food and the service, exaggeration almost feels necessary. Chris was phenomenal, and the food exceeded anything I could have imagined. This place is truly unexpected in the best way—just trust the experience. There really aren’t enough words to describe how amazing it is.“

“Very nice staff and attentive… Food was excellent and fresh.. The establishment was very very clean.. highly recommend“

“Zajang Grill is the best restaurant“

“It’s my first time here today, my mom and I are both very satisfied with our impromptu dinner. We ordered the Galbi Jjim in medium spicy. The portion is very generous, the standard serving already included cheese, rice cake, glass noodles, and plenty of radish-carrots-potatoes! The meat was tender and flavorful, perfectly cooked and served on a cold winter night. We had leftover for another meal. ✌🏼“

“Food is good, and they are not stingy at all, Important part! Very ease and quick service, I ordered Bimbim naengmyeon, the rest are complimentary. Still got dessert drink! Went there at 3:30 pm because i thought who gonna eat at that hour right!? Well, I was wrong, full house.“

“The food was very delicious! I loved everything I ordered! Ribs, beef brisket, chicken, potato salad, Mac-N-Cheese, and sausage! I highly recommend eating here.“

“Honestly a great spot if you’re looking for good value. Prices are low and portions are big.
The dine-in area is pretty small, but most people seem to do takeout anyway, so it makes sense.
We usually just stop by and grab food when we’re nearby. Also saw they have a mystery box after 5pm — pretty interesting idea!“

“Best BBQ I've ever eaten! Moist, great smoke AND nice people!“

“Nice place to dine in with family and friends“

“We searched 20 min for a parking spot during peak dinner rush. It was worth every minute! Our party of 5 ordered udon, kebabs, BBQ pork, & sizzling Bibimbap. All happy customers & rated it the #1 dinner of our 4 (so far) in San Francisco.“

“Saw this place in Instagram and pinned it to my list to go to in Chinatown.

The menu is extensive and has a little bit for everyone’s craving for the day. You know it’s a good sign when you walk in and you hear the uncs and aunties yappin. It just means this place is authentic !

The Satay Beef Noodle soup was great. It has a spice in it I can’t pinpoint, but it made it unique to any other beef noodle soup I’ve had. I was expecting a taste closer to bun bo hue, but no it’s something different. Still very tasty! The cucumbers innit was a surprise and it worked very well.

The chicken wings came out piping hot and crunchy. The chicken itself didn’t have much flavor tho.

The chow fun is something I’d order again. The beef was cooked with a Smokiness flavor to it.

This spot accepts card for payment, so I am happy that I didn’t have to pull money at an ATM. The staff is very friendly and can give recommendations“

“My family comes here or does take out once every month or so. Favorites are the char siu and duck which just hits the spot. Service is truly exceptional from being greeted at the door to attentive table service throughout. They are so welcoming to my child and that level of attention and care (consistently) is just so rare these days. Just a wonderful place all around.“

“Really solidly good Hawaiian food. I had family visiting from France who wanted to try Hawaiian food and they loved it! Especially high praise coming from Parisians used to amazing restaurants. It's a small place and nothing fancy but the food is really, really good. If you haven't been, you should definitely try it!“

“I only leave reviews if a place is really good or really bad. Chinese food here is as good as it gets. Recently visited in-person & ordered on DD and the food quality was still a 10/10 after not visiting for a while. I ordered the pickled mustard greens fish through delivery and they were very generous with the amount of protein, enough for 4 meals. Portions are hefty and there’s not a single dish I haven’t liked. Get the green peppercorn fish!“

“Ordered the mini bbq chicken plate. Everything is to-go, since there's no indoor seating. The staff does a good job of helping you quickly and remembering who ordered what. Food was simple, but very tasty. If I lived closer by, I'm sure it would be in my rotation of comfort food.“

“Loved the pulled pork loaded Mac“

“Best roast duck & rice plate in SF for $11. I've patronize Top's Cafe since forever! Before covid this was full service restaurant. Still serving the community as a deli like service. Come and enjoy the flavors! You won't be disappointed.“

“This is our local, “go to” place whenever we’re craving Korean food. It never disappoints. At night, they generally project K-pop music videos onto a large wall, which brings the whole room to life. Lotsa fun!“

“Such a great experience eating at this restaurant. The service was top notch and the pizza was to die for.“

“Their scallion chicken was delicious. Char Siu was very good and the crackling roasted pork was seasoned perfectly but had more fat that I would like.

The uncle chopping the meat was very friendly in your typical Cantonese way.“

“Great service and food 😋👍🏻“

“Absolutely authentic & very fresh food! Customer service is top notch! Their IPA is on point!“

“We were exploring China town and stumbled in on this gem randomly.

Had not only a delicious meal but the service was awesome! That's beside the fact that there were 12 of us (3 different families) that came in all at once and everyone was patient, explained all the dishes and kept checking in on us.

Would MORE than recommend this for lunch and dinner!“

“Great food and service. I highly recommend this place for date night, family and friends. The only downside is parking is hard to come by in this neighborhood.“

“Great Food! And Very nice Small Restaurant“

“Went to Purple Rice 🍚💜 for lunch craving Kimchi Jiggae! They did not dissapoint 😋. I had the Kimchi Stew with pork, and it came out SIZZLING hot 🥵 . The service was fast and friendly, I will definitely be back very soon 🫶🏽“

“Absolutely fell in LOVE with this place and this will be my go to place for dim sum in SF from now on. I discovered this gem when the line at good mong kok bakery was too long. There seemed to be plenty of locals in the restaurant so I decided to give it a shot. I spent around $40 got plenty of dim sum for the family to go around. The dim sum was hot, plump, and filled with meat!

We tried new moon last time, and was extremely disappointed because it was cold!! Plus, the have seating in the back. We will be coming back here. Bring cash!“

“This place serves some of the best Chinese cuisine I've had in a while—absolutely delicious and incredibly reasonably priced! The portions are generous and shareable, making it perfect for friends or family, and you can really enjoy a variety of dishes without breaking the bank. The only downside is that if you split an entrée, there's a $2 share charge, which is a bit of a bummer, but overall, the food quality and prices make up for it. Highly recommend for anyone craving flavorful Chinese food at a great value!“

“The Hongkong style B.B.Q is so delicious“

“Terrific Dim Sum and other Cantonese dishes. We are particularly fond of a rather plain sounding dish, noodles with scrambled eggs and shrimp. Not plain at all. In spite of having to drive across town, this has become our go to Chineese restaurant.“

“the best beef bone soup i’ve ever had, and i’ve been to plenty of korean joints. something they put in that broth… it just tasted so flavorful….. the huge bone had the meat falling off it, was so tender, and the portion sizes were great for sharing! server was great, yum yum“

“Delicious Filipino food 👌🏼“

“Our work just got us this pizza for lunch after a bike ride and I have to say as a square pizza lover; it was amazing. Not greasy, fresh ingredients even being delivered and amazing cheesy-crust edges. 5 stars pizza for sure. Btw the staff was able to accommodate a pizza for 35 people with very little notice. Sadly I ate it all before taking a pic!“

“Very generous portion and I really loved the chicken 😭 I live very close by and only discovered this place very recently. The signature dish (I believe is BBQ combo) is awesome if you just need a super charge of proteins and carbs after a long day of work or workout. I will definitely come back haha“

“My first time stopping by 02/27/25 to order take out and the beautiful lady who took my order was very friendly & polite. She gave me accurate timing of wait which was 15-20mins. The chicken chowmein and salt& pepper fried chicken wings did not disappoint my son’s tastebuds lol. Glad I checked this place out, I will be back 😊“