Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
BBQ

BBQ

Creator Avatar
Created by jason moore • Updated On: June 22, 2014

The best BBQ in the Bay Area, according to casconed.

The Cotton Club is one of BBQ.

1. The Cotton Club

764 1/2 22nd St (Brush), Oakland, CA
Speakeasy · West Oakland · 1 tip

jason m.jason moore: Don't miss it when they roast a pig here!

T-Rex Barbecue is one of BBQ.

2. T-Rex Barbecue

1300 10th St (at Gilman St), Berkeley, CA
BBQ Joint · 52 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: On the pricey side but the meat is solid.

3. Memphis Minnie's BBQ

7.6
576 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Lower Haight · 101 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: It is hard not to overeat here - the combos are tempting and the portions are large.

4505 Meats/Chicharrones is one of BBQ.

4. 4505 Meats/Chicharrones

8.2
Ferry Building (Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: Strawberries aren't as sweet as they used to be, but Ryan Farr has not lost his touch. The guy is a meat genius!

Chef Edwards Bar-B-Que is one of BBQ.

5. Chef Edwards Bar-B-Que

1915 San Pablo Ave (btwn 19th & Jefferson), Oakland, CA
BBQ Joint · Uptown · 5 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: Basic barbeque but it is tasty and the price is right!

6. CatHead's BBQ

1665 Folsom St (at 12th St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · SoMa · 90 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: Check the website for specials!

7. Perdition Smokehouse

2050 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
BBQ Joint · Downtown Berkeley · 30 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: This may be the best BBQ in the Bay Area. The Brisket is unbelievable. The beer list is a monster. They have a patio. Drop whatever else you are doing and get here ASAP.

8. BBQ Hut

6400 Shattuck Ave (Alcatraz), Oakland, CA
BBQ Joint · Bushrod · 8 tips and reviews

jason m.jason moore: Great little spot with a nice patio.