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Best San Francisco Barbecue Restaurants

From smokehouse to hoghouse and roadhouse, we've rounded up the best in barbecue. Sure, preferences abound when it comes to matters of the grill. So maybe it's a pulled pork sandwich on squishy white bread you crave or Texas brisket with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. One day you might like your ribs slathered and glazed in tomato sauce; the next day rubbed with special spices; and the next marinated and drenched in tangy vinegar. Whatever your pleasure, try these smokin' spots for the best barbecue around in San Francisco.

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Brother's Korean Restaurant

Korean

12/20

4128 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-387-7991

Korean barbecue and friendly service in the Richmond District. More...

Everett & Jones Barbeque #2

Barbecue

Quick Bite

1955 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
510-548-8261 |

This local barbecue institution dishes up some of the best ribs, chicken, barbecued beef and links this side of Memphis. More...

Everett & Jones Barbeque

Barbecue

13/20

Dining Room at Everett & Jones Barbeque, Oakland, CA

126 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
510-663-2350 |

If you could have one last soul food dinner, you should choose to eat at E&J for its tender brisket. More...

Jordan's House of Ribs

Barbecue

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4003 Third St.
San Francisco, CA 94124
415-282-4003 |

A son continues his father’s tradition of serving soul-warming barbecue in this modest bar. More...

Lilly's BBQ

Barbecue

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705 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-440-7427

Satisfy your craving for barbecue at this smoky neighborhood shack. More...

Memphis Minnie's

Barbecue

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576 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-864-7675 |

Memphis Minnie's has been smokin' hot in San Francisco for more than two decades. More...

The Pub at Ghirardelli Square

Barbecue

13/20

Dining Room at The Pub at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco, CA

851 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-351-0500 |

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Down-home cooking featuring barbecue and Southern dishes such as hush puppies and candied yams. More...

Q

Barbecue

13/20

Dining Room at Q, San Francisco, CA

225 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-752-2298 |

Southern-inspired fare served amid a brightly colored décor. More...

Roadside BBQ

Barbecue

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3751 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-221-7428

Family-friendly atmosphere to grab decent barbecue. More...

T-Rex Barbecue

Barbecue

13/20

Dining Room at T-Rex Barbecue, Berkeley, CA

1300 Tenth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-527-0099 |

Fun, sophisticated, two-tier barbecue restaurant and bar that draws a very happy happy hour crowd. More...

Wexler's

Barbecue

14/20

Dining Room at Wexler

568 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-983-0102 |

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Sophisticated barbecue in a contemporary setting. More...

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