C J&#x27;s BBQ &amp; Fish

Who doesn't love a good fish and chips or harbor chowder? My smashed lamb burger was excellent,…read morepaired with a generous side of tasty greek fries (and whole roasted garlic cloves which my sister loved). Everyone dug the fish tacos, roasted summer peppers, and stone fruit crumble. My family loved exploring the area around the restaurant, it seems to be a hit with kids (climbing on art / statues) and the outdoorsy (great views of the bay and yachts / houseboats) and SF-Vallejo ferries. Friday night we enjoyed the live music and outdoor patio. Service was great and fast.

Solid food, terrible customer service…read more Really disappointing experience. We got there around 2pm, and our server was mumbling, not very personable, and didn't even write down our order. I'm not sure if that's why our food took over an hour to come out, but it definitely made the wait even more frustrating People who sat down after us had already gotten their food, finished eating, and paid by the time we even received our meal. We drove 45 minutes each way to come here, so waiting over an hour for food with no explanation or real acknowledgment was super disappointing!!! What made it worse was that there was no concession or attempt to make up for the experience. When we finally paid and got up to leave, another server rushed over with the POS asking if we had paid. After everything, it just felt like one thing after another. The woman managing was very sweet, which I appreciated, but unfortunately the overall experience was just really poor and absolutely not worth the 90-minute round trip. Also the server who was stepping in to help in place of our original server kept apologizing and let us know the kitchen was slow. What am I supposed to do w that information. For reference we were originally at table 1 and were moved to table 16.

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Oatmeal Stout 5.4%ABV - East Brothers Beer Co. - Richmond, CA ($8/16oz can)

Biancoverde at Hotel Mac

4.3(200 reviews)

Hotel Mac originally opened in 1911. The restaurant opened in '78 and is still going strong. Very…read morewelcoming vibe and staff. We sat upstairs. The bldg. is a registered historical landmark. She visited a few weeks ago & hoped that I'd like it. I did! I didn't get a pic but the Sangria 5outta5! Fruity, sweet and refreshing. Bruschetta 5outta5 it was really delicious I wish they sold their oil w/sun dried tomatoes & herbs. Dipping the focaccia in it, I didn't want to stop! She really enjoyed the Chicken Parm Panini. Ravioli di Aragosta 5outta5 Delicious. Italian cuisine is starting to grow on me more & more. Biancoverde is a must try! #GoTaste&See

Delighted to have a new restaurant at the Hotel Mac again. And Italian is a most welcome addition…read moreto the neighborhood. The menu is extensive and includes what one might expect: pastas, seafood, meats, salads... I particularly like their Caesar salad, meatballs, and make your own pasta with different pasta, sauce, and toppings. The service is friendly and efficient. I was happy to see they retained much of the former restaurant's feel--somewhat classic instead of overly modern. The front room with the bar where live music is played can be noisy.

Beautiful inside

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Interior from balcony. overlooking bar.

Sitha’s Khmerkitchen

4.3(60 reviews)

2.0 mi

Was in town in SF for the weekend for a family friend's funeral . Knew it will be a hectic day for…read moreus.I Communicated with Sitha a few weeks before my arrival . I really don't have any special requests, just left it to sitha to create a menu for me and my family based on what's in season and for her to surprise me. Sitha delivered some food to our Airbnb in time for dinner . The menu: - kaw Trey saht chrouk beh Choun (braised fish and pork belly) -stuffed chicken wings kreung ( lemongrass paste ) -stir fry clams -haal Leah (Cambodian sun dried clams ) -raw bloody clams with prohoak ( fermented fish dip) -steamed rice I never had raw bloody clams before, it was a nice touch with the Cambodian prohoak sauce . The braised fish and pork belly was delicious , sweet/ salty and savory . With the crunchy cucumbers was the family favorite dish. Of course the stuffed wings continues to be our family must order when we have a chance .

Ordered garlic noodles + 2 beef skewers today at Prescott market event. $27.45…read more Presentation- pretty. Initially what made me order Garlic noodles lacks any garlic flavor. Noodles were greasy. Beef skewers are fatty Disappointed The orange sauce added flavor to the bland garlic noodles and beef skewers. Venmo Zelle accepted at the event. No credit cards

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Cambodian Clams (Leah)

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Nom Nom

Up & Under Pub and Grill

3.8(600 reviews)

Rochelle and Alyssa are best at bar. You be happy. Go here. Eat things. Pee here too.read more

This is a raving review for Rochelle!!!! Food and environment was great, but what made our night…read morewas the service that Rochelle provided - it was personable, expedient and authentic! Thank you Rochelle for being so thoughtful, you made our night special in a cute lil pub!

Chana Malala and Basmati rice

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Masa Tamales & Taqueria

4.0(503 reviews)

What's not to love? Homemade, authentic Mexican food that you can order to go and take straight to…read morethe beach. It's basically the perfect summer meal. The staff is always incredibly friendly, the restaurant is clean with plenty of seating, and the food is consistently amazing. The tortillas are made in house, the salsas are the perfect finishing touch, and I genuinely haven't had a single thing on the menu that I didn't enjoy. The tamales are AMAZING. The fish tacos are perfect. And the beans? Chef's kiss. Honestly, even the sides deserve their own review. You can taste the time, care, and effort that goes into making everything from scratch, and the prices absolutely reflect the quality while still feeling very fair. This has become one of those places you don't just try once. You go back often. And we definitely do!

You enter and order at a kiosk. They offer a variety of aguas frescas, Mexican dishes, tamales, and…read moredesserts. They also have a full bar with some countertop seating and a small patio. The meats on the tacos were tender and well seasoned. My favorite were the carnitas for their slight crisp. The salsas are spicy but have good flavor. I also love that they come with pickled veggies and radishes! Tamales have a good masa to filling ratio and aren't dry. I was surprised when I ordered the rajas con queso (green pepper with cheese) tamal and it had some red sauce inside. The chilaquiles were a solid breakfast choice too. I wish there was more service/interaction with the client. You pick up your food at the food counter and after you're done you buss your own plates. Parking is limited in their parking lot but there's plenty of street parking around the corner.

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Entree plate with carnitas

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Rockin Crawfish

3.6(566 reviews)

2.1 mi

Okay, Rockin' Crawfish!…read more I recently heard they were under new ownership, and I'll admit I was a little skeptical. But I decided to give them a try, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. Our group ordered just about everything on the menu, and honestly, almost every dish was a hit. The only item that fell a little short for me was the fish sauce wings--I think those could use some improvement. Other than that, everything was flavorful and well-prepared. The service was also incredibly pleasant. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely sweet. While we did have to ask for a few things multiple times because they were initially forgotten, they were always quick to help and eager to make things right. My only real complaint besides the wings is the pricing on some add-ons. Charging $8 for six small pieces of sausage feels excessive and is hard to justify, especially when compared to the portion sizes of everything else. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience. Good food, great service, and a noticeable improvement under the new ownership. Despite a couple of minor complaints, I'll definitely be back.

It's my first time trying this place since I'm new to the area. I eat seafood boil at least once a…read moremonth, and I've tried most of the other seafood boil locations in South Bay and North Bay. So I know my way around this dish. I ordered to-go 1lb of clams and 1lb of shrimp head-on, mild level, and rockin combo flavor, and an appetizer of Calamari. When I got home, I saw that they didn't give me salt/pepper and lemon, so that was very disappointing already. The food was okay, I didn't really taste the garlic, and towards the end, I could only taste pepper-ish seafood. Unfortunately, it was not a good experience. So bummed because it's near where I live.

Deep-fried Oreos witch ice cream!

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Lara’s Fine Dining

4.2(547 reviews)

1.5 mi

Good food, service…read more Always a nice time. We enjoy going there. Accommodating to our group

I know it was a busy evening with the 4th. but.... Service…read morewas terrible, food marginal. Ordered Salmon, wasn't fresh. Shrimp Louie was pretty weak. Carrot cake good, I'm sure supplied by others. Piano sounded great, very loud. Waiters did ask him to tine it down.

Tiramisu was so good.

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Kao Sarn Thai Cuisine

3.9(300 reviews)

I come here quite often, since I am in the area a lot. I frequent Kao Sarn because they have a wide…read moremenu and great selection of lunch specials. You can get an appetizer with an entree and drink under $20. The food is great here too. I've tried several items, but the standouts to me are the pad Thai with chicken and the yellow curry with tofu. Their Thai tea is great too. Perfect balance and doesn't taste too bitter or too creamy. The staff is extremely nice and kind, and they will definitely take care of you. The only downside to it, is that it is usually packed and they are a bit on the slower side. So, if you have extra time, or are not in a rush, I will definitely recommend Kao Sarn to you!

I've been frequenting Kao Sarn for almost 3 years now and I have to say I have barely been…read moredisappointed by the food. They have an amazing catalog of dishes that never fail to satisfy me. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and they are really good at serving multiple people at once. They're very attentive and always make sure you're ok. I usually come during lunch where you get a complimentary salad and rice. The salad has the best dressing! I usually get either the garlic noodles with steak, whole pompano fish, grilled lamb, lamb shank, or their crispy fried chicken. They're all super good. If you're new, I would suggest the garlic noodles with steak (they're super generous with the meat) Their appetizers are also pretty good too. Like I said, I don't think you can order something from here and be disappointed. Love their service. My only gripe is prices have increased quite a bit over the past years but I guess that is every establishment in the Bay.

Pad Thai

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Thai Iced tea

Marisco los Reyes Bar Grill and Breakfast

3.8(17 reviews)

0.5 mi

Amazing seafood dishes, my favorite is the seafood linguine. I get it every time I go there.read more

Everything tasted wonderful the shrimp was de vained the sauce was delicious i would definitely…read morecome here again we had a little bit of everything and it all tasted great

Full bar

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Boulevard Fish & Barbeque

3.5(101 reviews)

0.8 mi

Hey yall!! I'm new…read moreto Richmond and I love me some fried , but I'm not cooking it First impression I felt like it wasn't inviting, but it's okay. Don't expect a kool-aid smile when you come FOR THE FIRST TIME, like I did. New number is 510-520-2076 Now about the food: Mustard Greens- when I tell you the GLORY canned collard greens are MUCCHHH BETTER!! Believe me! It doesn't taste like they used smoked turkey, in fact I'm not sure what they used to flavor the greens, but the flavor has left the building. Oh and don't be surprised when you see the sides portion Red Snapper- I was hoping for a savory taste, but I was met with lack of flavor. Don't get me wrong, I think it is seasoned perfectly, but some of us folks like a little more seasoning than what they're dishing out now. Overall, I think the portion is decent enough for one person. Banana pudding- not to my liking. Because I don't have much good stuff to say, I will end here. Everybody can't make banana pudding! This place has nothing on JJ's fish.

This location changed from Boulevard to McDonald Avenue and I live two houses down from their new…read morespot. I went to check it out and see what their menu is like and try their food. Their menu is pretty simple and little pricey. I got their fried tilapia with hush puppies. Nothing really special in terms of flavor, but also not bad. The eastern European looking lady ( who probably is neurodivergent or something...) that attended me was quite rude, and when I asked about certain items she was reluctant to explain, and sometimes would pause and not really give any description of some plates. In reflection I tried to forgive her weird behavior, but when I saw that she was way nicer and performative to Afro American clientele (I'm latina), i knew then that I wouldn't return and support their business. Overall, the food's OK and if you're OK with mediocre customer service you should definitely go. :)

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Andrea I.

9 months ago

Dont even go here to save your life. The food quality is inconsistent, you'll expect an awkward side dish but will go home to find dry fried chicken smothered in sweet burgundy sauce, not bbq sauce. the yams are always under cooked... so much to say but I'll stop here. as for service, everyone but the older light skinned man is cool. He is a charming story teller, he has an excuse for everything and will sell you a wet sock before you know it. I also had an upset stomach for the rest of the day after eating just the links. it was the only edible item. read more

Jack S.

9 years ago

Some amazing bbq that reminded me of growing up in the Midwest where we take that very seriously. Sides are just as you would expect. Macaroni salad, cole slaw, baked beans. Oh the baked beans were really good. read more

kim r.

10 years ago

Hidden Gem! I love this place! the sauce is perfect. The meat could be a bit more tender however comparing Everett and Jones to CJS , I would still pick CJS over the other. read more

Miah S.

11 years ago

The best barbecue in town . I'm telling you they are even better than Leander's especially if you like that old fashion southern bbq

Greg M.

175

8 years ago

A little price-y..but damn good!

Daniella B.

13 years ago

Great BBQ the best in the bay!!

C J's BBQ & Fish - bbq - Updated September 2026

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I've lived in Berkeley for the last two years, and walk by this place all the time. I decided to…read moregive it a try since it's hard to find good BBQ here, and this place makes some bold claims about their ribs and other meats. I could not have been more disappointed. First off I ordered ribs and got brisket instead, and the brisket is not well cooked or seasoned. It tasted like a hungry man microwavable dinner. Absolutely no pink, just grey sad beef. But the sides are what really killed it. The baked beans was literally just a third of a can of Buschs beans, no additional seasoning or anything. The least they could do is throw some pepper and pork fat in there. The potato salad was somehow worse. Also completely unseasoned, just over mashed over cooked potatoes and a little mayo as far as I can tell. Put some pickle juice or relish or horseradish in there, at least salt and pepper. The BBQ sauce is very obviously store bought and cheap, it's sickeningly sweet. Also the person working the register was actively mean mugging me and didn't speak to me at all other than to ask for the money. And for 25 bucks, I wasn't expecting to have my mind blown, but my experience was altogether so poor, the portions too small, and everything was disappointing. For 25 dollars worth of groceries you could make five bigger servings of actually edible versions of the same thing. Or go down the street to Heads and Tails BBQ. It's still not authentic southern BBQ, but for the same price you can get significantly better food at a place you can actually sit down and eat at. If you actually enjoy and respect barbeque, do yourself a big favor and avoid this place like the plague.

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