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Baby Blues BBQ

Baby Blues BBQ

BBQ Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Bernal Heights, San Francisco
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    This place is famous for their barbecue. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Miwa N.
    "Try the Baby Back Ribs And Beef Brisket - :) (via @Foodspotting)"(6 Tips)
    E W.
    "Ribs, cornbread, and mac/cheese (good cheeses, if watery) fantastic."(6 Tips)
    Amy J.
    "The Houndog Brisket & Ribs combo with Mac & Cheese side was great."(18 Tips)
    Mike M.
    "Try the XXX sauce and get ready for the "ring of fire.""(2 Tips)
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  • WhiskyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskyAvengerJune 15, 2018
    Get ‘The 3 Kings Combination Plate’3 bones of Memphis ribs, 1/4 of free range chicken and 1/3 lb of brisket. It comes with a side vegetable and corn bread.
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph BleckmanApril 13, 2022
    Friendly place. Nice bar while you wait. Order the fish, ribs and link. Those were great. Coleslaw surprisingly good. Pulled pork is a maybe. Avoid the brisket and macaroni/cheese.
  • SFGate
    SFGateJanuary 28, 2015
    Stick to the meats at this down home BBQ spot, located at the base of Bernal Heights. Ribs, brisket and chicken are especially good. Read more
  • scott ..
    scott ...July 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The banana pudding is tremendous. It's not pudding on any airs.
  • Ashok R.heart icon on user image
    Ashok RajuAugust 7, 2014
    One of the best BBQ places I've been too! If you're looking to eat a lot of meat AKA gain mass AKA get HUGE - I highly recommend this place for post-workout.
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WinnJuly 24, 2017
    Super friendly service. Good BBQ - coleslaw and Mac and cheese were very good. Pigs candy worth a try for a sweet spin on bacon.
  • E W.
    E WeeOctober 28, 2012
    Ribs, cornbread, and mac/cheese (good cheeses, if watery) fantastic. Brisket only ok. Great sauces (had all including the xxx) reasonably hot with good flavor. Portobello sandwich bit disappointing.
  • WhiskyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskyAvengerJune 15, 2018
    This place opens earlier than the bars in the area. This makes for a good first stop for eats before a night of bar hopping.
  • Amy J.heart icon on user image
    Amy JonesJune 19, 2015
    The Houndog Brisket & Ribs combo with Mac & Cheese side was great. The best BBQ food I've eaten!
  • Kelly .
    Kelly 🍰October 1, 2012
    Ribs. Try all the sauces and lick your fingers. Get cornbread and smashed potatoes on the side. Wash down with beer
  • Amy L.heart icon on user image
    Amy LuoAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The okra is to die for. Also the hot sauces. 🔥
  • WhiskyAvengerheart icon on user image
    WhiskyAvengerJune 16, 2018
    Props for the decor. Very down home feeling.
  • Spoon C.
    Spoon CarvalhoAugust 20, 2014
    This place has some of the service staff in SF! The food is actually as good as food from the south unlike other BBQ places in town.
  • Noah L.heart icon on user image
    Noah Lehmann-HauptMarch 4, 2020
    Amazing mixed meat platter. Pulled pork out of this world.
  • Xian X.
    Xian XianNovember 19, 2012
    Baby back ribs & beef brisket. Tasty, but a bit dry. Go for the house BBQ sauce & the bbq shrimp.
  • Aaron W.
    Aaron WalzApril 22, 2013
    Really tasty. Get the okra as a side. Sauces are amazing. Try them all and mix them too!
  • audrey y.
    audrey yApril 19, 2016
    Got brisket - it was cut with the grain, not against (50/50 chance of them getting it right :P.)They ran out of iced tea and lemonade at 7pm on a hot Saturday. Avoid the cornbread also.
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    WhiskyAvengerJune 15, 2018
    They have a great beer list.
  • Jessica T.heart icon on user image
    Jessica TaylorJanuary 31, 2016
    Very good meat. Get a platter and share with someone. Friendly staff.
  • Xian X.
    Xian XianNovember 7, 2012
    4 Grilled Tiger shrimp starter. Yummy- ask for the spicy remoulade on the side
  • Eric G.heart icon on user image
    Eric GelinasOctober 16, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Great BBQ, Beer, and service. Very family friendly
  • Marissa C.heart icon on user image
    Marissa CNovember 4, 2017
    Great ribs in laid back setting
  • Xian X.
    Xian XianNovember 19, 2012
    The platinum blonde waitress/bartender is really sweet! Friendly, unpretentious service here.
  • Seema K.
    Seema KumarJuly 14, 2014
    Mashed potatoes, beef brisket, collard greens, and corn bread are amazing!
  • Scott M.
    Scott MersyApril 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the blu balls (actual menu name "the Dylan" - meatballs with blue cheese embedded
  • Miwa N.
    Miwa Nagamitsu AhlstromSeptember 16, 2017
    Try the Baby Back Ribs And Beef Brisket - :) (via @Foodspotting)
  • Matt P.heart icon on user image
    Matt PaulNovember 27, 2013
    Pulled park with garlic vinegar and jalapeño ginger BBQ sauce is the jam
  • Xian X.
    Xian XianNovember 7, 2012
    Friendly service. Radeberger and Guinness on tap. Nice mellow vibe and lighting.
  • Trumer P.
    Trumer PilsSeptember 2, 2010
    We love the famous "hybrid" style of Baby Blues - Memphis-style ribs with a sauce that hails from North Carolina. Plus it's even better when enjoyed with a Trumer!
  • Jordan H.heart icon on user image
    Jordan HusneyJuly 17, 2018
    Decent Q, especially for San Francisco. However if you dine in, all your clothes will smell like you were the one who was smoked
  • Richard T.heart icon on user image
    Richard TitusMarch 30, 2013
    Get some corn bread and the"Easy rider" beef brisket + pulled pork - the roll on home!
  • Ros H.heart icon on user image
    Ros HodgekissMay 23, 2013
    Cycling cred, big meat and a what's-not-to-like wine list in one.
  • Kikithedinosaur
    KikithedinosaurOctober 2, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Beef brisket with homemade jalapeño vinegar is insane. Wash it down with an ice cold Shiner Bock!
  • Dee B.
    Dee BeutelAugust 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Leopard-woman is not a Leopard, but rather a Cheetah. In fact, her name is Cheetarah. This tip will make sense once she's your server; I promise.
  • Bobby S.
    Bobby SabnaniApril 6, 2014
    Memphis Ribs are great...try all the different sauces available to you
  • Dean F.
    Dean FaustmanNovember 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    On a date? Big Blue for two is just right. Wash down with multiple Shiners. Follow with multiple Tums. Life is good.
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosJanuary 31, 2016
    Get 3 meats and share them with your SO.
  • E.Z.E
    E.Z.EJanuary 23, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Alexia is the truth. Sit by the bar. Thank me later.
  • Tomas M.heart icon on user image
    Tomas MattiaMarch 14, 2015
    Feed bags and beer pitchers for 8 or more people.
  • Paula W.
    Paula WilliamsonSeptember 14, 2010
    Great mac and cheese and beef brisket. There is also one in LA that has awesome appetizers
  • Mike M.
    Mike MartinezDecember 7, 2009
    Try the XXX sauce and get ready for the "ring of fire." The best lunch deals are on the back of the menu. $3 all you can drink sweet tea.
  • Xochitl C.
    Xochitl CApril 15, 2010
    Ate the Baby Back Ribs with some baked beans and collard greens. the greens were aight, but the rest was pretty damn good. can't wait to go back
  • Vivian E.
    Vivian EscobarMarch 17, 2014
    Excellent!!! Food was delicious
  • Korin S.
    Korin SanchezOctober 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The twosome is the best. With a side Caesar. Yum.
  • Todd A.
    Todd AnthonyApril 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The best place to go on an empty stomach in town!!! Case in point....
  • Rick V.
    Rick Von FeldtNovember 14, 2011
    Not Kansas City BBQ. Very Southern. Low smoke. You get to choose your sauces. Good spare ribs. Good greens. Potato salad was bland. Good sauces
  • Cain R.heart icon on user image
    Cain R.June 1, 2018
    Yummy, yummy, yummy!
  • Jiexi C.heart icon on user image
    Jiexi CaoNovember 11, 2016
    Delicious delicious ribs
  • Kris C.
    Kris ConstableMarch 4, 2012
    $2 for good beer, $1 for PBR during happy hour!
  • Joe D.
    Joe DonleySeptember 25, 2014
    Smoked salmon was tasty.
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