My best friend and I had a great time at A&M! Kris, the owner, (Austin in the A&M), Darius and others are the consummate coolest folks you can meet and they explained how the meat was smoked and cooked! It's love that you taste in the oxtail, pure flavor in the smoked turkey! My bestie would have loved the smaller oxtail joints but I found my larger joint moist and delicious! The potato salad was some of the best I ever had! Kris mentioned some of the exciting changes planned and the takeout menu is amazing but we had our "q" at the informal restaurant's tables, lots of great tunes---old school tables with rolls of napkins, giant bottle of sauce (!), exciting assortment of canned beer (taps in the restaurant's next reincarnation), parking in front (much more at the next site), longer hours (call the site, as Yelp's description is incorrect, as is the menu (as of 5/31/25). I'm totally bringing the crew by (bicycling delinquent friends!). I'm a fan! read more

A&M BBQ - Clockwise from top: coleslaw, baked beans, smoked turkey, oxtail, assorted deliciousness, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Ive been here a few times and it never disappoints! Ive been to texas multiple times, terrys blacks, hutchins etc and A&M is arguably my favorite! Bake beans are amazing. Theyre a little different than most but thats why i like them. Definitely would recommend to anyone read more

A&M BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I can not keep my husband away from here! He is obsessed. Do you sell shirts? I might need one for Christmas. The BBQ here is out of this world. When my husband brought me (finally), I was a little skeptical. But no. Not overhyped at all. I think we've tried all the meats at this point and they never disappoint! Even the turkey. The ox tail is just... perfection! In case picking your meat isn't hard enough, the sides are also absolutely outstanding! The mac n cheese is our hands down go to but we typically get a few. The service is above and beyond. My first time they let me sample a couple of meats before making my decision which I thought was really awesome. The one thing I am DYING to try but they are always out of is mama's banana pudding. It must be good if it's always sold out. The space is exactly what you expect from a bbq joint. I'm always a huge fan of the roll of paper towels at the table cause everyone knows good bbq is messy! They also have the best beer prices in town! Possibly the county. We love A&M read more

This BBQ is the real deal! This is Texas style BBQ and this girl from Texas would know. The brisket is delicious. It's tender and juicy with great smoke and a nice bark. The jalapeño sausage is amazing. I also love the smoked turkey! Their smoked chicken, pulled pork and pork ribs are all delicious too. My favorite sides are the Mac 'n cheese, BBQ beans and greens. You MUST get the banana pudding. It's as good as my Texas Grandma's! Enjoy!! read more

A&M BBQ - Mac 'n cheese, ribs, brisket, BBQ beans, greens, smoked turkey, jalapeño sausage, pickle slices and pickled onions - YUMMY!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Finally got the chance to give A&M BBQ a try and wow, they are without a doubt making the best barbecue in the area. Having made a few briskets myself, I know how much time and effort goes into it, from trimming, to maintaining a fire all night, and trust me, it is VERY hard to get a juicy, tender flat because the muscle isn't full of intramuscular fat and collagen like the point. When I go to a BBQ joint, I almost always ask for slices from the point, because it's guaranteed to be the juiciest part, but I wanted to try both at A&M and boy did they absolutely nail it. The fat cap was perfectly, nicely rendered, and sticky, and the flat was still super juicy and delicious. Slices from the point were of course stellar. The rub isn't overly salty and definitely leans heavy on the black pepper. The smoke flavor is present but not overpowering, so you won't be burping up smoke for the rest of the day. Overall, just phenomenally cooked brisket. This isn't a product you can cook large quantities of and serve through the week. It has to be made daily, so yes, they will run out. But it's no different than at any other barbecue quality barbecue joint. Although I didn't order a brisket sandwich, I will say that it looked amazing. These are not weird off cuts that have been chopped up. I literally saw the dude slice two pieces off the point end and smash them up for the sandwich so it's going to be super rich and juicy. A lot of barbecue places will take the dryer parts of the flat and use that for sandwiches because you end up shredding it up so it's harder to tell that it might have been dryer or a bit tougher. It also allows restaurants to use slices that they otherwise wouldn't sell to customers. But that's not what I saw here, so I'm super impressed and will definitely be trying one next time around. We also had a small piece of turkey breast as a sample and that was also amazing - again heavy on the black pepper, which I like, but super tender and juicy. One of the best pieces of smoked turkey we've ever had. Lastly, we had some pork spares. They were cooked perfectly. Tender, but you could still take a bite out of it without the whole thing disintegrating. There is some sweetness either in the rub or in the glaze that perfectly complemented the pork. I'm salivating writing this review, thinking of the next time I get to dig into some more brisket, but even if they happen to be out, there are plenty of other really delicious options you should try instead. read more

A&M BBQ - 2-meat plate, Mac, jalapeño-honey cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Fantastic barbecue ribs and chicken. And you know what shows an amazing attention to detail? It's when the sides are also fantastic. I had potato salad and yams. Normally I'm not a potato salad fan, but this potato salad was excellent. I would say a bit of a German style. Yams were very Thanksgiving in nature and tasted great. Service was fast and could not have been more friendly. The restaurant is immaculately clean. They've kept that rustic look while a hundred percent attention to food safety with lacquered picnic tables. If you're visiting surpass the pool, if you live here, or even if you're just driving by, I recommend going out of your way to get your dinner here. Not at all inexpensive, but I felt like it was worth every penny. read more

Absolutely love A&M BBQ, the owners and staff are absolutely amazing and always wanting to make sure they provide an excellent customer experience. Shout out to the guy behind the counter who introduced me to the turkey (life changing!), everything from the slaw, to the cornbread, to the Mac and cheese is amazing. I love this BBQ place. Austin and his team are amazing, rode by on our bikes the other night and boy did the smell make me want some BBQ. read more

What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. The food is top notch and the team is so friendly. I am so glad to have this restaurant here and wish them every success for many years to come. read more

Top smoke . Best bbq in the area hands down. Buuuuuuut you knew it was going to only be a matter of time the Sebastopol folks started complaining. This time about smoke. Move the spot to Forestville. They need another restaurant there. read more

Staff was nice. Very nice. Atmosphere is open and very busy. Food is solid. The meat is a winner I have yet to find bbq in Sonoma or Napa county that tastes like this. My only gripe is that greens aren't year round here. read more

How disappointing:( I love authentic bbq and was so looking forward to eating here. Unfortunately I will never know. I arrived about 5pm on a Thursday and was brusquely told that they were out of everything but oxtail. As I turned to leave, the guy behind the counter smirked at me and said, "Guess you'll have to come earlier next time." If I can't trust a business to manage their inventory, there definitely won't be a next time. And after long day, the snark was definitely not appreciated. read more

Easily the best thing to happen to the Sebastopol food scene for almost a decade. Everything is A+ and I hope we get the pleasure of enjoying your food for decades to come in Sebastopol. read more

Beef ribs are amazing (available only on sat & sunday) Really like the coleslaw and beans too!

Wow the meats here are excellent!! Especially paired with the bbq sauce! Be sure to arrive as early as you can because they WILL sell out fairly quickly. Collectively our party got all different meats (no sausage because they were sold out) and no one had complaints. Now for the sides.. - Mac n cheese wasn't really good. Lack of flavor, kind of dry, not a fan of the noodle they used - Coleslaw was good! Loved that it wasn't overwhelmed by Mayo. - Jalapeño cornbread wasn't spicy at all. Pretty basic. Personal preference, but I hate when there are corn kernels in cornbread. Wasn't a lot, but there were a few. Generally wasn't bad though. PB banana pudding was not horrible, but I would never get it again. Lack of peanut butter flavor.. was kind of sloppy.. overall was nothing special. Too pricey. Inside seating includes a few picnic tables and high tables. Big open space and doesn't feel crowded. One thing they're missing is MUSIC! They have records on the walls but no music was playing. I think towards the end of our stay someone had turned on a small tv that was on the wall .. but a large sized establishment like that will need some speakers and tunes! read more

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We were just driving around looking for food. BBQ sounded great! EXTREMELY PLEASED AITH OUR STOP!! Nicest owner & crew with amazing menu. We ordered brisket, turkey & ribs. Everything was wonderful!!! We enjoyed the sides a well! Definitely will eat again! read more

A&M BBQ - Beef rib - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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You HAVE to try this place. Every single employee checked on us to see if we needed anything, including the owner who was super nice. The food is 11 out of 10, flavor was incredible on every dish even down to the sauces. We drove 2 hours for this food and we will be doing so again soon. Even the music had me doing the happy dance. One of our favorite food experiences this year, can't recommend enough! read more

A&M BBQ - Chicken, Turkey, Jalapeño cornbread, Mac n cheese, beans, greens, yams, oxtail, brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I love barbecue My first time at AM Barbecue, in Sebastopol, California Was the best barbecue i've ever had In my life. The smoked turkey was 5 stars Pork ribs, hot beef links. The beans. The collard greens The cornbread with a touch of jalapeno Was off the hook I'd recommend AM to any one who loves barbecue read more

Well worth the wait when they open. My favorite item ate the pork ribs. They didn't fall off the bone but were delicious. The sides I enjoyed were the beans and cornbread. They also had a jalapeno cornbread but I wasn't really a fan of that. Great customer service and friendly staff. I'll definitely be back:) read more

Tender and juicy brisket, friendly staff. Go early before they sell out!! Came at about 11:45am on a Saturday and the line already wrapped around inside the building. read more

A&M BBQ - brisket, slaw, cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Everything about this place is amazing. My sister recommended this place, as she lives in Sebastopol, and so glad we went here for lunch. You know it had to be good when there is a line starting before the place opens and I completely understand why there was a line...lol. The owner came out and shook everyone's hands before entering the restaurant. He made an announcement on how you order and it was amazing. Asked how the food was as I had a pork rib hanging out of my mouth, which was hilarious . I couldn't stop eating although I had to because I was about to explode...lol. I live in Marin so I am usually heading to the East Bay for good BBQ and so it's nice that there's good BBQ north of me. Will definitely make a drive up again just for BBQ, and to see my sister too...lol I can't reply to a review complaining about the cost of the ribs, due to being charged for the bone but WTH . Like have you not had ribs before . read more

Drove here from San Jose, best bbq I have ever had period. The employees were incredibly friendly and made us feel like regulars on our first time. The owner overheard it was my birthday and gave us a banana pudding on the house. I really appreciated that and the meal was delicious. read more

A&M BBQ - Brisket, Turkey, Ox Tail, Jalapeño cheddar sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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It is all SO good! The place is clean and fresh. There are chairs outside for those early birds who want to make sure they don't miss out on the BBQ. Parking is limited in front of the business and you get to back out onto a busy street , so be patient and watch for traffic. Food is great. Beans are excellent! We got beef sausage (casing was really crisp) brisket & ribs were well seasoned with rub. Each table has a quart of BBQ sauce in a squirt bottle so you can use as much or as little as you want. We also got apple slaw, both regular and jalapeño cornbread, and the Mac and cheese. Staff was welcoming and cordial. Music was awesome! Love 60's-70's R&B. It was not cheap but it was worth it. Will go again. read more

A&M BBQ - Brisket, ribs, mac&cheese, apple slaw, reg & jalapeño cornbread, beans ( these beans are EXCELLENT!) - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I heard about Marvin's bbq in Sonoma Magazine last month and decided to come check them out. I'm always on the lookout for some good old bbq which we sure are lacking around town. Drove out to Sebastopol, plenty of street parking and there is also a small lot in front of Marvins. There is a table to sit down but not sure if they wanna be a sit down restaurant, a deli, a wine shop or a take out counter? The shop is relatively huge but not much to fill in the spaces in between. I ordered a double bbq chicken combo plate with side mac salad and side of beans. The sides were kicking with flavor! The chicken was plentiful, juicy and lots of meat. The interior of the chicken didn't have too much flavor but like many other places, it's hard to get the bbq smoke flavor in. Service was quick and I got my to-go order quickly. Filled me up for the day. Though a hour or two later I was dying of thirst so I'm sure I got loaded up on sodium. read more

A&M BBQ - Double chicken combo with Mac salad and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Three strikes you are out !!! Been there three times now First time I got there at 1:30 Guy said sorry no brisket next time it was 2 o'clock sorry, out of brisket. Was there again at 1:45 today and of course they're out of brisket. I have to take a late lunch so I guess I'll never gonna try it so three stars for being a barbecue joint that never has brisket after 2 PM. read more

I ordered 5 racks of Pork Ribs, 5 pounds of pulled pork, Mac & Cheese, Cole Slaw, Both kinds of sausage and potato salad for 16 people at an All Staff Safety Meeting and it was the BEST BBQ we've ever had. And thats unanimous. Everyone raved about the food - all of it. Every single thing was delicious. 10 outta 10 HIGHLY recommend! read more

Absolutely fire. Best Brisket I've ever had, and I lived in Houston for 3 years and visited there every summer as a kid. No stranger to high end Texas bbq. Pretty sure this is about as good as it gets. Going to make this a bi-annual trip, and we live a 5 hour drive north. The ribs and oxtail are great too. We actually started grabbing an extra rack of ribs to take home and freeze individually and use in place of ham hocks for greens, beans etc. highly recommended that, you won't find a hock that can do better than these ribs to flavor a pot read more

The food here was amazing! Hands down best bbq I've ever had in California. The owner is hands on and the employees appeared happy and were super helpful. We tried almost everything on the menu with favorites being the oxtail which id never had, and the potato salad which was different from what I'm used to. It seemed a bit pricey at first glance but we got tons of food and meat is quite expensive these days. Well worth every penny. A lot of time and effort goes into this food too and it shows, a real treat read more

Great food and people. Brisket so tender you can cut with a fork. Pork Ribs very tasty. read more

A&M BBQ - Counter area - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I've had a lot of BBQ all over the country. A&M is some of the best around. We traveled over 1hr to try this place and I can confidently say we will back several more times. The service was fast and staff were all friendly. There's plenty of seating as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see Oxtails on the menu and they did not disappoint. If you want quality BBQ...look no further. If there would be one thing I'd add to the menu it'd be greens and corn on the cob. Maybe a cobbler to finish off the meal haha. read more

I love me some BBQ and was delighted to discover A & M BBQ randomly today. Hands down the best baked beans I have ever had the pleasure of meeting (!!!) Ribs were fall off the bone tender-goodness and their in house bbq sauce is so good I wanted to purchase a bottle to take home. SO good!! ( Apparently it will be available by the jar soon. Yay! ) The cornbread is almost like cake and Mama loves cake.... and cornbread, so obviously I was in heaven. Overall is was delicious and the staff were so friendly and lovely. Can't wait to visit again the next time we're in Sebastopol. read more

Came here for lunch one day while I was out working some of the best bbq I've ever tasted! I will for sure be coming back and recommend everyone else to join! read more

A&M BBQ - Tri tip and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Anyone rating less than 5 stars should go to yelp jail. This place is it. Best not to compare as comparison is the thief if joy. Just get there early if you want a good selection (they 1000% are quality over quantity and trust me when I say THIS is the way to do it) then STFU and eat because this is some good ass shit. It is very hard to get good BBQ in the bay and even california and that is why I prefer to smoke my own meats but now I am happy to pay these guys to get a high quality product (as well as excellent service). I hope that they will do a pastrami special one day soon and I think they'll absolutely be able to nail it. Thank you kind folks of A & M! This BBQ is better than we deserve. Don't stop, keep going. I am very grateful for this place and the great folks that run it. read more

Went here one time and spent 45$ for literally 2 mouthfuls of brisket,some potato salad that was on the verge of spoiling and an extremelydry pieceof cornbread. I have zero idea what someone had to do to get the spead they show in the photos on yelp(probably cause whoever took the photo is the owner. Honestly never felt more ripped off in my life. read more

Finally a legit bbq place in Sonoma County. Marvin's is the real deal here folks and I recommend you being there when they open at 11:30 am because their amazing food sells out fast. I had the two meat plate with the ribs and tri tip and bbq beans and cornbread as my sides. Let me just say the food is phenomenal. I haven't had bbq this good since I left Texas. The ribs and tri tip were very flavorful, tender and delicious as you would hope they would be. The bbq beans and cornbread were some of the best I've ever had. Everything is homemade including their bbq sauce, although I didn't try it as my philosophy is when you have damn good meat, you don't need sauce. The staff working there are all very friendly and will even give you a sample of some bbq while you are waiting in line. The ambiance is very nice, they have regular tables and the old school picnic tables to sit at which is pretty cool. I very highly recommended this place to everyone who wants incredible bbq . I will most definitely be returning again read more

A&M BBQ - Tri tip, ribs and bbq beans - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

The Brisket That Broke My Heart Man, I really wanted to love this place. Everyone in Sonoma County hypes up A&M BBQ like it's the Holy Grail of smoked meat. People were talking about it like the pitmaster was some kind of brisket wizard sent from the heavens. Spoiler alert: if this brisket was magic, the trick was making flavor disappear. First off, you can't double up on brisket when you order a plate. Excuse me? I drove here for barbecue, not portion control. So I had to order it by the pound cool, fine, whatever. I ask for one pound, and the guy slices me 1.3 pounds and just gives me that "guess you're paying for it" look. Bro, I didn't ask for a brisket investment portfolio. Now the brisket itself? Tender, yeah, but bland. Like, impressively bland. It was also a little dry not Sahara levels, but definitely "please hand me a gallon of sauce and a therapy session" dry. I kept waiting for that smoky, rich BBQ flavor everyone raves about, but it never showed up. Maybe it got lost on the way from Texas. The place isn't terrible it's clean, the staff's nice, and the food looks legit. But taste-wise? It's giving "cow that studied smoke but dropped out halfway through the semester." All in all, I walked out sad, sauce-stained, and slightly poorer. Lombardi's in Petaluma is still the undisputed BBQ king of Sonoma County. A&M might have the hype, but Lombardi's has the flavor, the soul, and the smoke. read more

My husband and I recently had A&M BBQ cater for our wedding party and everything tasted just delicious! We've been going to them for a while and every time I'm still amazed how good the food is. We had their chicken, tri tip, mac n cheese, cornbread and oxtail. Every single one of our guests said the food was fantastic. Kris is very professional and really made our day special. I highly recommend! Thank you! read more

This bbq spot is a hidden gem. The food is great and the amount served is beyond any expectations. Prices are affordable especially for the amount you get. The ladies were so nice and friendly. Will be going there again. But I suggest going early, just to be sure they don't sell out. read more

10/10 The food, the hospitality, the vibe. This place is a MUST for your weekend plans. We each tried a 2 meat plate that includes 2 sides. We tried bbq brisket, bbq tri tip, chicken, and jalepeno cheddar sausage. It is tough choosing a favorite because they're all incredible!! I'm not a huge bbq fan but I'll be thinking about this meal for a long time. The sides are each better than the last and once again, you're gonna have a hard time picking a favorite bc they're AMAZING and the best quality. We tried both corn breads, mac and cheese, and beans. Save room, (it's gonna be tough) for dessert bc the banana pudding is incredible. I can not recommend this place enough and will be back again and again!! read more

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It was better before it became A&M. I went 3 or 4 times and got the pork ribs combo when it was just Marvin's. The meat was cooked perfectly and were some of the best ribs I've ever had. Fast forward to the A&M BBQ announcement, the prices on everything went up and the quality went down on the ribs at least. They're not cooked as well and have chewy undercooked pieces of meat at the ends. I can't help but think this is what Kris Austin brought to the business, higher prices and lower quality. I miss Marvin... Where did he go? Does anyone Know? I will be visiting him again if he reopens another location. Marvin was the best, a no-frills guy who was all about serving quality food at a good price. read more

A&M BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Best BBQ I've had in a long time. RE: review from Dan S. Aug 29, 2025: Prices are high - this is not about "shanking" the customer - meat is super expensive everywhere right now and prices are reflected everywhere. HAMBURGERS are 18 dollars now - ridiculous. Service was amazing. I purchased 0.5LB brisket and baby back ribs. The brisket was TO DIE FOR. It was melt in the mouth tender, deeply seasoned, and while I disloike BBQ sauce intensely, this BBQ sauce was delish and I wish I'd gotten more. They threw in a golden sauce too but it was not for me - too sweet. (also very tangy but it just didn't tickle my taste buds. The woman at the corner table was smashing a large but of it on her meat and devouring it so I reckon it's pretty good to most - I'm fussy) read more