Well, I stand humbled. After Shadia reached out to offer another shot with Back Forty I happily…read moreresponded. Challenge made, challenge succeeded. Pick up went very well with same friendly staff. Extra banana pudding put me over the top. I had with additional fresh banana slices for breakfast Backforty is back on my 10 for 10 list! All ribs so tender, juicy and fall off the bone yummy. No extra fat renderings in bottom of foil. I'm glad to see they haven't lost their touch since their early Oak Park Blvd roots. To Back Forty's long and promising future

Came here for a late lunch, and we ordered: *Burnt ends -…read morethese weren't burnt ends, but decently ok brisket smothered in sauce *Beef ribs - no. Just don't do it. These were tough and didn't have much meat on them. Also, I expected this to have BBQ sauce on them, but they didn't, and we had to ask for BBQ sauce so they wouldn't be so dry. For our sides, we got the garlic mashed potatoes (passable) and the corn bread which was not great, and the free biscuits were much much better. Overall, very meh experience and I don't think I'll be coming back.

Good bbq but it had a fire recently so it will be temporarily closed (2/16/26). They have another…read moreshop in Martinez you can hit up. Please keep this business going!

This place is old school and as good as ever. Grab a menu and when you're ready order at the…read morecounter. Everything is fresh and delicious. I can't pick a favorite because everybody really is that good. My favorite sides are the beans and the Mac and cheese. I come for brisket and short ribs but I love the chicken and pork too. And the Tri tip. And the links. They have two large screen TV's to watch the sports or go sit outside when the weather is nice. Great selection of beers on tap as well! I love Slow Hands!

Came here to celebrate a fellow Soror's bday. We were like over 10 ppl deep and they accommodated…read moreus 100%. I can't remember our servers name, but she was so freaking amazing. She handled us flawlessly and never missed a beat. The wings are so good and they said the fried picked were delicious. I had the watermelon strawberry lemonade (Double) and it was so refreshing and it definitely hit the mark. For food, I was so indecisive because i did not want anything too heavy. I wound up getting the sliders (2 brisket and 1 tri tip) and a side salad. They were so yummy to my tummy. The flavor was great and I added the honey BBQ (All BBQ sauces are on the table already). That set it off just right. They're prices are moderate. I mean it is BBQ. Also, my food came out hot. Unfortunately, I have to take a star off because one of my Soror's food had to be reheated and she was not very happy about that. However...I am to going to go back and try it again.

Huge space with both high tops and regular tables, so lots of seating…read more We got the 3 meat combo to share: brisket burnt ends, pork belly burnt ends, and pulled pork. The combo came with 2 sides and we chose mac and cheese and waffle fries with house rub. We started with the cauliflower bites, sticky flavor with comeback sauce. All the meats had good flavor. The pork had a slight sourness that was nice. Most of it was drier than I'd like though. Only the pork belly was actually flavorful, juicy, and tender. Mac and cheese and fries were both fine but won't be writing home about this. Cauliflower was pretty good, could be crunchier with more breading. The table had 4 different BBQ sauces. I really liked the tin roof non spicy. It was nice to have that many options. The staff were nice but maybe a little too attentive. They cleared our water cups before we were ready to go.

I always forget how much I like this place. We had the chef's salad and chicken combo. The chef…read moresalad has nicely smoked chopped ham and turkey. The chicken combo is a half chicken, ribs (nice and tender), two burger buns, and a side (we had fries). The smoke is nice and light. I like how they have a red sauce (a traditional bbq sauce) and a brown sauce (gravy). This place does a fair amount of to-go orders.

The service was friendly and pretty fast, but the food was very disappointing - especially for the…read moreprice. My 10oz top sirloin was listed in the menu as $24.95, but was $25.95 on my receipt. They also added a $4 "beef surcharge" on top of that. They do have a sign posted when you come in that there will be a surcharge, but they don't say how much on that sign or the menu. So, my mediocre steak was $30. I should've just gotten a 12oz steak from the grocery store that's $30/lb and gotten two extra ounces. Mozzarella sticks were just store-bought frozen ones - nothing to write home about. Mac N Cheese was bad, and was an up-charge side for my steak that comes with a side for another $3. Texas toast was just griddled burger bun. My salad came with beets tho, so that was nice, I guess? Ambiance was essentially a greasy spoon vibe with open kitchen, was likely an American diner before. One or two TVs with sports by the bar seating. I've been trying spots around here since moving to the area, and I'll mark this one off as a "no thank you." I wish I would've gotten the ribs to give them a try, but the special steak lured me in and was a swing and a miss. I can eat a lot better for $45 elsewhere.

I came to visit this place after having lunch next door, and decided to buy a couple of bottles of…read morebarbecue spices and a half rack of ribs to go. One of the ladies at the counter was kind enough to explain subtle taste differences between the spice bottles, there are actual dry rub spices and there are bottles of barbecue sauce in different sublime flavors. There is a very long front counter at the meat/deli with different side dishes which traditionally accompany the barbecued meats, such as a counter with cooked meats to order to eat, a counter of deli meats and cheeses, plus a counter of raw meats to purchase to take meat home in order to do your own barbecuing or baking at home. Various shoppers were buying food to eat there, the place has several small tables along the interior walls to sit down and eat, other people bought meat to go, either the already barbecued meat, or raw meat or deli meat to go. I tried out the tequila lime half rack of ribs, which I brought home for dinner. It was tasty, nicely barbecued and seasoned, and does go perfectly with whatever sides you choose to buy. There are plenty of choices if you feel like buying barbecue or deli, especially when you don't feel like prepping the grill outside for your barbecued meals. This is also a place you can cater for a large party, there's a catering menu where you can pre-order your meats, whatever you'd want to serve when you're planning to entertain your guests or tail gate. I would come here again if I'm in the area, having barbecue without cooking is a very good choice, especially if you're too lazy to fire up the barbecue pit at home. There is plenty of parking at the lot available locate in the front of the store. Do try Kinder's if you're wanting to take a break from driving the long 680 freeway in the SF East Bay, it's a little off the beaten track for just a few miles, but if you live in the East Bay, it's a drive completely worth it in order to avoid cooking barbecue yourself!

The ball top is really good, a unique barbecue spot. They also have deli items and really good…read moresalads. Don't forget the mac & cheese

After spending time exploring downtown Martinez's antique shops and farmers market, we headed over…read moreto Five Suns Brewing Company for lunch and refreshments. It was a beautiful day, perfect for sitting outside and listening to live music. The staff was extremely helpful, answering all of our questions and even offering tastes of their beers and sours. I'm not usually a fan of sours, so I went with the Ernst Amber Ale, while my friends ordered the Cosmo Sour and the P-Wing Sour. For sours, they were surprisingly tasty. I may have to give them another chance. Street Steam Bunz was the food truck of the day, and we ordered rice bowls with bulgogi beef and chicken katsu. Both were served with fried rice, ginger, and pickled cucumbers, and everything was delicious. A great way to spend a Sunday. Five Suns and Street Steam Bunz both earn five stars from me.

This place has become another local fave! Good beer and a fun atmosphere. Good for kids and has fun…read moregames! The food truck is amazing as well.

My husband and I dined for lunch. There is street parking available. When you open the doors, you…read moreare immediately hit with the smoky, bbq smell. And when you leave the restaurant, you smell like bbq smoke. Our waitress was friendly and the man, her back up, was extremely helpful. My husband ordered their brisket Philly sandwich with fries. It was extremely flavorful. I was surprised how much brisket they stuffed in the sandwich. It was very generous. I ordered the 8-piece chicken wings with a side of loaded potato. I asked the toppings be served separately. When the chicken wings arrived, it looked dry. In fact, they were dry, not juicy. When you add on the BBQ sauce, it was better. I really enjoyed my loaded potato. They were generous with the side of toppings. Since my husband enjoyed his brisket sandwich, he ordered some brisket to go. He requested for the point end and fatty slices. They were delicious. I recommend dining if you're looking for some delicious BBQ.

This is only a review for the food, the service was great and the ambiance was chill…read more I have to say this is the most disappointed I've been while eating BBQ, I had high hopes for this place. Meats: Brisket and tri-tip were both really dry, the hot links looked like it was tossed in the microwave at most a 3.5/10 on all the meats I tried. Sides: Mac and the beans at most a 2/10, total waste of $$. I love me some BBQ and I'm always on the lookout for a good places closer to home, but this place wasn't it. It looks like my search will continue.

Really good bbq, I love it, definitely would come again and the service was great. I only ordered…read moreonline but It was still good

Have to give Underground BBQ 5 Stars! I recently attended 2019 New Years Eve Party that was catered…read moreby this family owned business! I have to say some of the best Bbq i have had in a long time! I had the pulled pork sliders and they were delicious! The cold slaw that is added inside the slider is the best! Their signature Bbq sauce adds the perfect touch! They cater all occasions and have several side dish selections! I definately recommend them for your events!

the food tastes good but they forgot the cheese on my sandwich and barely put any meat in it. i…read morepaid $17 for a sandwich so id expect it to actually be complete.

Great spot for BBQ style meals. The staff could use some training to pay attention to the guests at…read morethe counter better, but overall, this is a good location. They don't have all of the sauces under the kinders name available, but they do have some of them, including the mild BBQ out on every table. They also carry the 'craft' stubborn soda brand fountains. I would recommend this place for a good, decently priced meal.

Plus 82 Korean BBQ is a great fast casual restaurant in the Sun Valley Mall food court. They are…read morehelpful if you have questions, and will let you sample a protein option if you're trying to decide. The prices are reasonable, and the food is delicious! I have tried their Kalbi fried chicken, spicy chicken and pork jeyuk are my favorite dishes. Korean food is one of our favorite cuisines, so we like the quick option when we visit the mall. Most plates come with japchae noodles, kimchi and white rice as well. Stop by and explore their menu!

I really enjoyed the flavors in the 2 item combo that I got. I chose the spicy pork and the fried…read morechicken. The pork was spicy but flavors were good. I loved the fried chicken (this is the one that they usually give as a sample). The kimchi is a nice touch. They give good portions and I was able to eat the leftovers as a whole meal. This isn't a sit down restaurant- just a stall in the mall food court. Plenty of nearby seating. Also, the food is already prepared and you just pick from the hot food table. All in all it is a solid pick if you're craving fast Asian food while shopping!