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BBQ

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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.