Barbeque Restaurants near Stanford

“My lab mates and I came here for lunch as part of our exploration to try all the various restaurants on campus. This restaurant has quite the selection of BBQ (including some vegetarian options!) and even several beer options both on tap and bottled. Quite funny there's alcoholic options at a restaurant on Stanford's campus considering that Stanford's football stadium doesn't sell any alcohol at all!I opted for some classic options, so I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of fries. For the price, the sandwich was incredibly large and filling. It was packed with a generous amount of both pulled pork and cole slaw. The pulled pork was decent, but the bbq sauce present added immensely to the flavor. They also provided quite a lot of fries as well, and it made for a very filling lunch experience - one of better food options on campus! Cost:-Pulled pork sandwich = $10-Side of fries = $5“

“The culinary expedition to 'Smoked Heaven' was nothing short of spectacular. Each bite of the tender, slow-smoked brisket melted in my mouth, releasing a symphony of flavors that were both complex and comforting. The smoky aroma, infused with a subtle hint of hickory, enveloped the meat, enhancing its juiciness and depth of flavor. The accompanying homemade BBQ sauce, with its perfect balance of tangy and sweet, complemented the brisket beautifully, elevating the dish to new heights. The sides, particularly the creamy coleslaw and savory baked beans, were delightful, offering a refreshing contrast to the rich, smoky meat. 'Smoked Heaven' not only delivers on its promise of authentic BBQ excellence but also excels in creating an unforgettable dining experience that leaves you craving more.“

“Really a hidden gem! I have passed this restaurant so many times and never went in. This Turkish food is amazing!There is an option you can sit outside and grill your food in front of you. The meat or kebab sticks sells about $9 per piece, so depending on how many you eat, you pay less or more. The tables are for 8 people but they can also join them for larger groups.I loved the shift kebab. Baklava was amazing, the service was great. They also offer fresh squeezed orange juice.Yummy!“

“Stumbled upon this spot because my girlfriend and I were looking for a quick take out place. We found parking really close and ordered through a tablet. We got our food in 15 minutes! We got the spam musabis, chicken katsu and bbq chicken plate and the short rib chicken bbq plate. The portions are huge and the service was really nice. They also gave us a stamp card so after ten orders you get one for free! Definitely will be coming back.“

“Korean barbeque restaurant with selections of us beef, pork, and japanese wagyu. A lot of other options on the menu, helpful staff, but it seems like everything is very rush in here. We came here on a peak lunch time, we had to wait 30 minutes to get a seat. But overall, foods were great.“

“The food was delicious, the service was awesome (super friendly and helpful), the K pop on the TV was entertaining. I can't say enough nice things and will DEFINITELY be going back next time we are in TOWN and bringing family!Vegetarian options: Just ask for tofu instead of any of the meats. Lightly crisp and yummy!“

“Wonderful place. Definitely not a place for dining in due to limited space but the staff are pretty welcoming. Order pickup and take it home!Food is awesome. I ordered jerk chicken, goat curry and oxtail. All pretty fulfilling. Some spiciness also for all dishes. So watch out for kids!I thought parking was difficult, but actually pretty fine. I saw people just park randomly on the one way street in front of the store. And it works.Definitely will revisit again.“

“Cocurry was here forever, but even the last time we came, it wasn't the same. Kong Sarang, on the other hand was hopping! The place quickly filled up after we arrived. That always happens to us. We ordered the seafood pancake and the combo of pork belly and tofu soup. They quickly served us with 8 varieties of banchan. I was a tad disappointed that we didn't get asked like the tables around us if we wanted any refills on the banchan. I felt like once we ordered and our food came out, we turned into red-headed step-children, and they forgot about Dre. The food was good. Comparable to Tofu House in Newark. The seafood pancake was hefty. She's a big girl. One could get full just off of that. We probably would return if in the mood for Korean food.“

“By far the best tasting bbq in the Bay Area. Not only is the food great but the staff are ridiculously friendly. Gregory is the nicest guy. When we showed up towards the end of the day he went out of our way to accommodate our order even though they had run out of some of the popular meats and sides.“

“This is an interesting place. Have some Japanese dishes on the menu like gyoza and udon.... And contest style skewers .... And Thai ice tea? The Thai ice tea is cute though because they use the teddy bear shaped ice.Skewers are good. The servers bring them out without plates and put them on a hot plate on your table. That's pretty clever. The sets come on its own hot plate.Udon was decent.Decor is a bit weird? It's cool when you first walk in and see the flowers and lanterns and umbrellas hanging from the ceiling but there are a lot of other elements that don't seem to fit together...“

“Scrumptious BBQ meats(you decide which one, or two, or more)& sides. Really good selections of sauces, and swift efficient service. Staff was great about checking in tooParking available, and good choice of heated indoor or outdoor seating“

“Our first experience was a small catering order. We got The Big Onion. Everyone agreed the food was very good. The ribs were tender yet juicy. The tri-tip was surprisingly tender for a catering tray. The beans had nice chunks of meat and good flavor. Overall I'm impressed with the value. They didn't skimp on the food either. There was plenty for 11 people and the description said it could feed 10-12.“

“Dont miss a visit here. Lovely food with ample very fresh veggies and condiments. We enjoyed giant prawns with kung pao sauce, beef pho and teriyaki chicken (low sodium option is flavorful with a delicate sauce). All wonderful and plenty left to take home. We lunched at the patio cafe tables under umbrellas. Proprietor was fun and engaging too.“

“Regular spot when I'm in the bay. Long wait time is normal during dinner. Just make sure you check and join the waitlist on yelp. Lots of options for AYCE. The food came out insanely fast just a couple of minutes after taking the order with the pad.Lastly, it's 2024 and still a bunch of uneducated peeing on toilet seats #SMH #animals“

“A group of us go for trivia on Wednesdays and we love the vibe! The trivia is a great mix of difficult and doable questions which makes it fun. The staff is friendly, the owner came up and introduced himself the first time we went in and now stops by to our table to say hi. They have a little kitchen that they rent out (I think) and the food that they serve is yummy! not sure if they've changed the menu since I was last in, but they didn't have chicken as a meat for the tacos which was a bummer since I don't eat red meat/pork.“

“Tried the soft tofu (fish egg) for the first time and was amazed with it. Also the supplement dishes on the table were amazing without exception. Note: medium spice is good enough, anything higher might overwhelm you but decide for yourself of “

“I love this place as it offers one of the best Selections of Sizzling plates.You may choose your own type of meat (chicken-beef-fish with a side of veggies) or add on an appetizer.I also loved their hawaaiian plate with BBQ galbi,rice and macaroni.My ultimate favorite here is Beef Kimchi sizzling plate, calamari,walnut shrimp and crispy chicken,mango green tea,basic crispy french fries, etc.But im not a fan of potstickers though.Plus this place is super clean,with a clean bathroom as well.Servers are very attentive and approachable.I will definitely try other snacks and dish next time“

“Another terrific find! This came to my attention when they catered my hospital's event. It was delicious! I have visited a few times dining both in and outdoors. The staff were friendly and engaging. While the prices aren't the lowest, you definitely get your money's worth and more. On my most recent visit, I tried the on-tap beer and even got to sample the brisket burnt ends...YUM!“

“We were not the most organized group of people when we came here. No one knew what they wanted we were a decently sized group and it took a while to get everything explained and handled. Their treatment of us was amazing they seemed to go out of their way to assist us and to be patient with us. The food was good I would definitely highly recommend coming here! Again the service was top-notch the kind of service that I appreciate when I go out to eat! Keep up the great work and if you are in the area go visit them!“

“Seafood Tofu is pretty good. I always get spicy for my soup and they make it spicy enough for the kick and not overpowering. The broth had the right taste of the cooked seafood of shrimp and clams. They add on egg that pretty much cook though so breaking the yolk wasn't possible. Maybe I'll ask them to stir it next time or leave it out. It comes with purple rice and add an order of spicy cucumber cause I didn't see Kim Chi on machine to order. I'd definitely be coming back.“

“When I need a break from cooking, L&L is one of my favorite places to order from. This location is my favorite! I've been ordering here for more than 6 years. My favorite combo to order is the BBQ Short Ribs & the Garlic Basa Fish. I always ask for specific instructions on how to cook my food and they get it right every time! I appreciate their efforts, always. Alvaro, Alex, Carlos, Moises, Gessica, Monse and Brenda are friendly staff. I appreciate the ambiance they provide.“

“Oh what a find!! We've passed by this place so many times but never had the chance to go in. This time we did and boy was it worth it! Great knowledgeable hosts with a sense of humor that goes hand in hand with the ambiance. Food was delicious! We ordered a full rack of ribs and they were probably the best we've ever tried (sorry Texas). My Old Fashioned drink was perfect - just the right amount of sweetness and balanced alcohol. We are definitely coming back again and again.“

“I really enjoyed this place over the years all though I missed the old owners the place has not seen much change in taste only thing that taste a lil different is there signature hot sauce it not bad it's really good but missing a lil something to make it taste like it used to! New owners are a lot nicer just to add“

“Surprised at how good the food was. We tried this place many years ago after a trip to Hawaii expecting it to be the same as we got in Hawaii. I remember at that time we didn't return because it wasn't the same (probably not surprising).My son said he wanted to go here for dinner and I reluctantly agreed. This time I enjoyed the food and liked the reasonable price. I got the "BBQ beef" and want to go back for the chicken katsu. I didn't have the same expectation about the food that I did with our first visit many years ago. Whatever type of food (cooking style) is served at L&L it's tasty in its own right.“

“We usually eat next door at Bagel Street Cafe during the day and sometimes get a beer at Grill House. The bartender was cool because he used to let me bring a pint glass to the outdoor seating area. We prefer sitting outside because this is our midpoint during our bicycle rides. This is my first time eating at Grill House. I came here because Riley's hot food self station was closed at 7:30pm. I ordered a cheeseburger with garlic fries $20. It came out in about 10 minutes. It tasted OK. The bun was really dry and they put too much mustard on it. It tasted sour. A better option would be garlic aioli sauce or even plain mayo. Red onions would have made this burger 2x better but it was not included. The garlic fries needed more garlic taste. No garlic burn here. Service was excellent. Good job crew at Grill House.“

“Small chain BBQ. I still love it. If you like American BBQ, you'll like it. Everything is great on menu. Great place for burgers. Great ribs and other traditional BBQ dishes. Great sides. Good for take out or dine in. Fast for dinning in since there's no waiters and you pick up your own food. A few TVs on the wall. Big portions of food. A few BBQ sauces with condiments.“

“This place is really nice. It's not perfect, but it's good for the price; the food is good, and the service is nice. You can get your own banchan (sides) but it's not always the same banchan available (and again, ymmv when it comes to quality depending on your taste).My favorite cuts are the pork belly (we really like the Hawaiian Pork Belly and the Garlic Pork Belly), pork jowl (cheek), and beef bulgolgi (again, the Hawaiian one is great). Also good are the shrimp and the baby octopus, we had both the regular and the spicy for both seafood.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at an amazing Mongolian BBQ restaurant and it was a truly exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm and friendly service. The restaurant had a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with beautiful decor and comfortable seating.The highlight of the evening was the Mongolian BBQ itself. The selection of fresh ingredients was impressive, with a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and sauces to choose from. The chefs were skilled and attentive, cooking each dish to perfection right in front of me. The flavors were absolutely incredible, with each bite bursting with deliciousness.What really set this restaurant apart was the attention to detail and exceptional customer service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every guest was well taken care of. They were knowledgeable about the menu and gladly provided recommendations. The wait staff was prompt and attentive, making sure that our glasses were always full and our needs were met.Overall, my experience at this Mongolian BBQ restaurant was truly unforgettable. The combination of delicious food, exceptional service, and inviting atmosphere made it a 5-star experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who appreciates great food and outstanding hospitality. I can't wait to go back and experience it all over again!~Sincerely a group of 6 food lovers!“

“So authentic. Love this place. My friend brought me here and the following weekend I came back with my husband to enjoy these tasty skewers again. Soooo good!Suggest to order the veg: long beans and chives too, underneath the skewers they're even more tasty!“

“Great service, great food. Order a 3 meat plate with pulled pork, brisket and baby back ribs. The brisket and the pulled pork was an amazing and the ribs was ok. As a side, I ordered a mac & Cheese and potato salad and both were delicious. Highly recommend this spot.Kid-friendliness: They have a table games for the kids and the environment is very welcoming“

“Kal's consistently delivers old-school meaty goodness. I'm going to guess that I have eaten lunch at Kal's for around 15 years. And always the same thing. Steak 40. A steak sandwich with fries. I've seen the Lockheed Martin engineers and their pocket protectors fade away over time, but the Kal's faithful remain. Served by the same Kal's team for who knows how long. I always enjoy the food here and I love the dated, old school vibe. Is Kal's the best in town? Probably not. Is it consistently satisfying food served up with love year after year. Absolutely. I relocated from the Bay Area over 5 years ago but I make it a point to return to Kal's at least once per year.“

“5/5 for food and service. Very authentic Chinese style BBQ. The decoration is cool and they have a lot of fun choices of alcohol drinks. One thing I hated was the somewhat mandatory tip for singer. They charge a $2 tip each person if there’s a singer in the restaurant. I would be OK paying for it. HOWEVER, they also allow customers to sing on the stage. So what it turned out was a louder and louder karaoke of some random customers, and the paid singer was just sitting somewhere chilling. I had a loud noise alarm on my watch sitting in this environment, couldn’t hear any conversation, and the singer or the waiters didn’t control the situation until I asked them. They did take the $2 ridiculous “tipping” charge off my bill after I complained, but this is just a unreasonable charge to start with.“