Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in San Francisco, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in San Francisco, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in San Francisco using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Hahn's Hibachi

- Rating: 4.0/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 535 Irving St San Francisco, CA 94122
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Feng Ze Yuan 鋒味館

- Rating: 4.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4401 Balboa St San Francisco, CA 94121
- Categories: Dim Sum, Noodles, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Yummy BBQ Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 683 Broadway San Francisco, CA 94133
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Smokin' Warehouse Barbecue

- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3336 Sacramento St San Francisco, CA 94118
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Han Il Kwan

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1895 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1802 Balboa St San Francisco, CA 94121
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Social 303 Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 303 2nd St San Francisco, CA 94107
- Categories: Smokehouse, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Fiery Hot Pot and Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 2333 Irving St San Francisco, CA 94122
- Categories: Hot Pot, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Aceking BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1820 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94121
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Hardwood Bar & Smokery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 680 8th St Ste 170 San Francisco, CA 94103
- Categories: Sports Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#21. ZZAN

- Rating: 4.0/5 (604 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 643 Post St San Francisco, CA 94109
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Soup
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Hawaiian Drive Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4827 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94112
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Purple Rice

- Rating: 4.0/5 (256 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 509 Haight St San Francisco, CA 94117
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

#18. The One Restaurant & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 217 King St San Francisco, CA 94107
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

#17. vana maria BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 3226 25th St San Francisco, CA 94110
- Categories: Barbecue, Pop-Up Restaurants, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Tiger's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 70 Morris St San Francisco, CA 94107
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Prubechu

- Rating: 4.5/5 (573 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2224 Mission St San Francisco, CA 94110
- Categories: Guamanian, Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Adam's Smoked Meats

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2351 Taylor St San Francisco, CA 94133
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Hing Lung Company aka Go Duck Yourself

- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1261 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94133
- Categories: Barbecue, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

#12. SmoQued Kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 90 Charter Oak Ave San Francisco, CA 94124
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Got Smoke Barbecue

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: San Francisco, CA 94110
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. SFQ-Original SF BBQ Sauce

- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: San Francisco, CA 94102
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

#9. MJ's Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: San Francisco, CA 94124
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#8. San Ho Won

- Rating: 4.5/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2170 Bryant St San Francisco, CA 94110
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Zajang Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 852 Clement St San Francisco, CA 94118
- Categories: Korean, Buffets, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Smokin D's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 1994 37 Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116
- Categories: Barbecue, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. HOT JOHNNIE'S

- Rating: 4.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4077 18th St San Francisco, CA 94114
- Categories: Sandwiches, Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Yakiniku Shodai

- Rating: 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1420 Market St San Francisco, CA 94102
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Goldie's Oakwood BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: San Francisco, CA 94134
- Categories: Caterers, Barbecue, Party & Event Planning
- Read more on Yelp

#2. KBOX Delivery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 791 O'farrell St San Francisco, CA 94109
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp