Best Barbecue Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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A photo of ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco restaurant

1. ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

4.3

Awesome(19)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • SOMA

Booked 24 times today

The decor is so well done and the restaurant looks amazing! The quality of meat was superb as well. Drinks were tasty and the drink menu was extensive. My one qualm is we had a reservation for 6 guests and we were seated at a large table with another party. Usually they give separate tables or even a divider so it was def a diff experience. They also had private party rooms that weren’t in use for the duration we were there. We ordered 3 diff types of meat and all were so yummy. Give the yukhoe a try. It’s so well presented. And the dwaengjang jiggae was so perfectly seasoned. Overall the food, drinks, and vibes were great!

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa) restaurant

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa)

4.6

Exceptional(277)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 14 times today

Tried out special menu for Restaurant Week and enjoyed the meal and service. Will definitely invite friends to check it out.

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3. Mangal Turkish Grill

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Expensive

• Turkish • Sunnyvale

Booked 3 times today

An incredible restaurant serving authentic Turkish cuisine, with a weekend brunch that’s not only delicious but rivals what you’d find in Turkey. Feride, the talented brunch chef, creates baked goods that are truly one of a kind.

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4. International Smoke San Francisco

4.4

Awesome(2856)

Price: Expensive

• American • SOMA

Booked 17 times today

The table loved duck wings, cornbread and all entrées. Extremely flavored meal.

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5. Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal

4.8

Exceptional(888)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Burlingame

Booked 13 times today

Fun and delicious! Love the no shoe/floor seating, glass partitions which give you and your party a private feel, but most of all the charcoal yakitori. Favs for us are the pork belly, corn, wagyu beef, and the bacon wrapped mochi. Staff was attentive and delightful. Open until 2am so perfect for those late night munchies.

6. Yakiniku Shodai

4.8

Exceptional(65)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese Speciality • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 3 times today

Great experience each time. Service is fantastic and everyone is easy going.

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7. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

4.5

Awesome(93)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • SOMA

Booked 4 times today

Good BBQ, sides could use a little help. Nice place for a drink or bite to eat. Casual and comfortable.

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park) restaurant

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

4.7

Exceptional(747)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • San Mateo

Booked 17 times today

This place is fantastic! The meat selection is exceptional, and the portions are generous. We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit and will definitely be back!

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9. Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Walnut Creek

4.1

Excellent(805)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Walnut Creek

Booked 7 times today

In Walnut Creek, they’ve changed the outdoor seating area, it used to be perfect with a canvas tent over his head and multiple tables close to the restaurant Now they have long tables close to the restaurant for supplies/ease for servers and it’s chilly outside even with the heaters I wish they would go back to their previous set up in the outdoor area in Walnut Creek

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo restaurant

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

4.8

Exceptional(47)

Price: Moderate

• American • San Mateo

Booked 6 times today

Fun family place. Lots of good choices, great staff, yum dessert :). Thanks BJ's.

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa)

3. Mangal Turkish Grill

4. International Smoke San Francisco

5. Mokutanya Yakitori Charcoal

6. Yakiniku Shodai

7. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

8. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Mateo, CA | Downtown (Central Park)

9. Sauced BBQ & Spirits - Walnut Creek

10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - San Mateo

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