See all
277 photos

Southpaw BBQ

(Now Closed)

BBQ Joint, Southern Food Restaurant, and Brewery$$$$

Mission District, San Francisco

Save

Southpaw BBQ

106 Tips and reviews

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Apos KlgnsSeptember 8, 2017
It was one of the best meal I ate during my trip in USA. A small gem. We ordered the devil eggs and the pork. Portions were big and value for money.
Kostis HatzitaskosAugust 9, 2014
Some of the meats can be a little dry, but the pulled pork is usually great. One of the meat+sides dishes is usually more than plenty for one person. The cocktails are funky good too.
A FMay 31, 2016
Love the brisket plate (ask for lean meat). Good selection of sauces. Very please with the Grit Cake and Collared Greens.
SFistAugust 3, 2014
They also have a solid, whiskey-centric bar program, house-brewed beer, and some unique items like smoked pulled goat with salsa verde and fry bread; and a BBQ version of nachos dubbed Natchez. Read more
BourbonautJune 15, 2018
Join their whisk(e)y club. Once you taste all they have to offer you get a complimentary bottle of whisk(e)y of your choice.
Dave ZissouDecember 23, 2012
aside from the pulled pork dishes, such as (boom...) and (pew pew) i had to definitely check out the pulled BBQ goat dish that's been there, and it didn't all the condiments, and just wow, perfect.
JuergenSeptember 30, 2013
Thanks to Elisabeth and the team we had a wonderful private party at Southpaw ;-) excellent food and drinks super friendly service and great place. We will come back!
Naomi BruwerSeptember 14, 2015
Amazing food. Smoked pulled pork and goat is simply delicious. Mac and cheese side amazing. Love the music and vibe. Delicious cocktails!
BourbonautJune 15, 2018
Personally I don’t come here for their bbq which is bland or their house brewed beer which is average. I go for their whisk(e)y selection that is top notch.
Doc PopJuly 2, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Sit at the chef's bar in the back. The chef, Max, will share great info about your meal! Plus iit's one of the few seats where you don't have to stare at deodorant and car commercials while you eat.
Tim PursellJuly 16, 2015
It's SF BBQ. Trendoid dipping sauces for the okra. BBQ comes as small plates. Just don't expect southern it Texas BBQ and you'll enjoy it. It's not ribs from Okie City but it'll do, pig.
LorcánMarch 3, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Their collard greens are always amazing. There's a selection of delicious vegan and vegetarian options including smoked seitan and jackfruit.
Kirk HerlitzNovember 5, 2015
Oddly enough, Southpaw has one of the best cocktail menus I've experienced in SF. The bourbon based "Safeword" is deliciously dangerous!
ShaunaMarch 24, 2013
The food is amazing. Try the smoked pulled goat. I know, I know, but trust me, it's really really good.
Sarah Bruning MeronNovember 3, 2013
Brussels sprouts with bacon cream. They're shredded like cole slaw and really just a bacon cream delivery device, but you get to be the person at table to virtuously order a vegetable.
William JohnsonFebruary 11, 2016
Brisket had a surprisingly large amount of fat. The bacon cheese grit cake was incredible though.
AskMenFebruary 17, 2012
Beer is brewed on site and the porter, dark and heavy, goes perfectly with a plate of meat and sides like Delta cheese grits and hush puppies. Read more
BourbonautJune 20, 2018
The main draw for this place is their whisk(e)y selection which is great.
Ros HodgekissNovember 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The beef brisket and all the fixins! Fantastic BBQ, but the fried chicken and game hen are a bit on the dry side.
Christina LorSeptember 23, 2012
The collards might be better than some places back home! Brussels Sprouts, crunchy mac & cheesy grits are a must! Hush puppies need some work.
Hattie StroudNovember 17, 2015
Deliciously vinegary pulled pork, fried pickles, and a great cocktail menu. Love this place.
Steven LuAugust 27, 2014
Great BBQ. If you're getting brisket, make sure you ask for lean & fatty! Their fatty brisket had WAY too much fat for me to appreciate.
Doc PopDecember 29, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the Old 38 Stout Beer - A great recommendation from the waitress. I'm not much of a beer drinker, but this stuff is fantastic. Rich and smooth.
Beer 47December 9, 2014
Be sure to get samples of the house beer before getting a pint. Unfortunately, it can be hit and miss. Luckily they have plenty of guest beers on tap.
Derek HammerSeptember 8, 2015
Great for group events! Price was reasonable and we had a ton of great food to share
Scott AngelleAugust 31, 2014
Pulled pork was fantastic. Nice generous portion. Hamhock & Cheddar Grit Cake was incredible
annie 🧸February 10, 2013
Idea: if here with one other person, order a single BBQ meal platter (comes with 2 sides) and one or two appetizers
Norris TranJanuary 5, 2015
Bbq beef brisket w/horseradish mash potatoes and bacon laced Brussels sprouts
Chris H.September 19, 2016
Brisket is the way to go.
joanneNovember 24, 2011
if you get sides, MAKE SURE one of them is the black eyed peas. if the other happens to be coleslaw, put a bunch of mustard vinaigrette on it. SO GOOD.
LuckySeptember 20, 2014
Beers are good, service friendly, but meats are a lil dry, agree that the smoked goat plate (entree) is very tasty, overall a lil overrated.
Brad KMarch 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The brisket is one big slab of fat and no meat. I was disappointed with the chicken first time I came here too. If you want some real BBQ try hi lo around the corner...
joanneNovember 21, 2011
the house sazerac is fuckin ace. my "litmus test" cocktail, an old-fashioned, was also solid. didn't try the food, but the six-pack of pepper and vinegar-based sauces show promise.
LizJune 19, 2017
great vegan options, including all the sauces. try the jackfruit!
Jon JohnsonFebruary 19, 2012
If they have the Brian Wilson on the drink menu give it a shot. It's a surprisingly good beer cocktail with stout, Jameson and Tuaca.
Nate FolkertOctober 23, 2015
smoked pulled goat with salsa verde and fry bread
Dave ZissouDecember 23, 2012
natchez, cheesy grit cake, fried green tomato, goat cheese rosti, memphis ribs, nice beer selection,
Carina AndersenJune 14, 2015
Happy hr 5-7; pulled pork corndogs, smoked chicken nuggets $7, prohibition sweet tea $5
amandarantsJuly 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the four sides for $14 to share. Great deal, and filling. Best grits I've had in SF.
Evelyn TioJuly 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Best selection of sides I've ever seen. Fried pickles were amazing.
Brian SperdutoDecember 6, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The sides are good enough for a meal, and great beer and whisky beaides.
ThrillistNovember 10, 2011
Order up the Old Crow bourbon-brined chicken in this smokehouse-cum-brewery. And drink up, their serving tank can whip up 14 kegs at a time. Read more
Joseph LeSeptember 28, 2017
$1 baby back ribs on Sundays and Mondays
Tommy LeepJanuary 16, 2012
Try the pulled pork, so tasty. The sides rock, especially the sprouts. Ask for the special sauce. It will bite you back.
Kelly H.March 8, 2014
Pulled pork shoulder and black pepper cheddar & Brie Mac and cheese AMAZING
Max KSeptember 19, 2016
Great mac and cheese 👌🏼
Luah FontanaSeptember 24, 2013
The pulled goat. OMG the pulled goat. Do it, don't ask questions. It's DELICIOUS!
Jade LoyzagaMay 29, 2016
Meat plates were awesome and their Mac and cheese hit the spot
Brian SperdutoJune 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Fried Green Tomatoes, and whatever happens to be the house beer for the evening is always a good choice.
James KwokNovember 13, 2012
Treat your friends to the pickle back, featuring dickel no. 12, for a fun experience!

1 2 3

277 Photos

Planning a trip to San Francisco?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Southpaw BBQ

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Southpaw BBQ

Appears on 304 lists

Is this your business? Claim it now.