Amazing southern food!!! I would recommend anytime someone is in the area. Staff is very polite, and service is great!

Always a 5 start experience. From the management to the staff--SPECTACULAR! I work a few blocks from here and walk over for lunch frequently and I am never disappointed. Food portions are HUGE, and very modestly priced. Everything always tastes amazing and served with a smile. Why go anywhere else for Town BBQ? read more

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In Oak Town for a track meet and someone recommended this spot. Ordered a combo dinner--ribs, brisket, links, & chicken, with greens, yams, & mac & cheese, with cornbread muffins--to feed two plus. The greens were tasty; cornbread was better than some, as it was real cornbread and not corn cake; the yams were whipped and tasted like sweet potato pie filling, but with insufficient sugar, no butter, no nutmeg, & no caramelization. My nephew, who is 15 and has a voracious appetite, wasn't a fan of any of it except the mac & cheese, cause he apparently ate all of it, so I can't comment on that dish. He kept saying the yams had nothing but cinnamon. NONE of the meats seemed to be very well seasoned, not even the links, which was very puzzling. Maybe they make their own links and just don't put in much seasoning. Ribs and links were moist, but lacked flavor. Chicken & brisket were dry, & flavorless. "When all other meats fail, grab a hot link!" Not at this spot. On the upside, sauces were on the side, and the rib flavor did improve when I dunked the ribs in the sauce This could have been one of their off days, but if the food there is like this all the time, maybe their intended market prefers low to no sodium and dried flavorless meats. read more

The smell when you walk in is so yum :) Everything coming out of the kitchen on to customers tables was amazing. Friendly and helpful service! But on to my lunch plate: The brisket was a little dry and a little tough to eat but the sauce made up for it all! Asked for an extra slice of bread to make a sandwich with the brisket and coleslaw and extra sauce. Yums :) Thanks! read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - American Near Me - Oakland, California

We've been visiting E&J bbq everytime we're in the area. They're bbq plates have always been consistent, plentiful, and delicious! I highly suggest you try this place if your in the mood for some great eats!! The 2nd best reason is the staff! They are so welcoming, our experience everytime weve visited!! read more

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We stopped into Everett and Jones BBQ and knew right away we had made a good choice. The place was filled with locals just coming out of church, which always feels like a solid sign. I ordered the brisket and sausage with mac and cheese, potato salad, and cornbread. Everything on the plate was done well. The brisket was incredibly tender, the sauce had great flavor, and the sausage paired perfectly with it. The mac and cheese easily stood out, I could have eaten a whole bowl of it on its own. The potato salad and cornbread rounded everything out and made it a full, amazing meal. The atmosphere felt authentic and comfortable, and it is the kind of place you can tell people come back to regularly. This is easily one of the best BBQ spots I have eaten at, and a place I would go out of my way to visit again. read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - American Near Me - Oakland, California

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This was a nice way to enjoy our Sunday, indulged in BBQ. My mom and I ordered a 3 way combo with delicious sides. Our waiter Angie was very attentive and met all of our needs. The vibe was great with music playing and the Warriors game on, closed caption. We chose sides that complemented the BBQ, today was definitely a 10/10. Thank you Everett and Jones for continuing to be a staple in the community. #JackLondonSquare read more

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I feel awful writing this review (mainly b/c I always want to support black businesses) but I cannot express how disappointed I am with the meat served here- it's legit scraps put on the plates and they look and taste like they're extremely old and have been warmed and cooled a few times over. The brisket is dry like beef jerky, the chicken is old and discolored (just covered in sauce) and the ribs are hard. If I ever went back, it would be to order a few sides and bbq sauce to put on meat from somewhere else. read more

9/10 the hype is real! this bbq is known to be one of the best in san fran and i get it. The bbq sauce is tangy but sweet and the meat is slightly smoky. The food came out pretty fast and they were very kind when i asked for their opinion on which sides to get. I ended up getting the mac & cheese and it was slightly spicy which i enjoyed while the potato salad was perfectly balanced ! The location is a little different and central to berkeley so it's not the nicest area but if you go in the daylight, you should be fine! read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - brisket/bbq ribs - American Near Me - Oakland, California

This place brings back memories. I remembered the original location in Berkeley where you had to wait for a long time. Now there are multiple locations, and you can just walk in. There were three of us, and we definitely over ordered. We had enough leftovers to take home to feed two and maybe three people. We ordered the chicken/brisket/links platter AND another brisket and links platter AND another full slab of ribs. It was way too much food. The ribs were my favorite. Overall, the BBQ was good, but I feel like it's not what it used to be. read more

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I went to the Oakland site at MacArthur and High. I ordered a pork rib sandwich. The portions were generous although it included three end pieces that were tough and inedible. The four full ribs were moist and meaty. The service was excellent. The two young people behind the counter taking orders were welcoming and courteous. The restaurant is always clean and well maintained. I am an E & J fan willing to accept a 'hit' or a 'miss' on an occasional meal. read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located on the corner of Broadway and 2nd St in Jack London Square THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - traditional, industrial THE MENU: - lunches - dinners - combinations - sauce - salads - sides - desserts THE DRINKS MENU: - beer - draft, bottle - soft drinks - wine - house wines, white wines, Kendall-Jackson reserve wines, red wines, featured - cocktails - wines (by the glass) - vodka - cognac - tequila WHAT WE ORDERED: - watermelon lemonade - Four Four-Way Combination Plate - Collard greens (w/pork) - Baked beans - sweet potato pie THE TASTE: - watermelon lemonade was syrupy (for the watermelon flavor) and didn't have any tart lemonade taste to it - sides and dessert were good - combination plate was edible but the sauce was too overpowering CUSTOMER SERVICE: - Angel was our server and she was accommodating and friendly read more

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We ordered Everett & Jones to cater our back to school event. The delivery service and the food was fantastic. We ordered beef hotlinks, pork ribs, BBQ chicken and cornbread. Everyone raved about how good the food was! Next year we will add more sides because their Mac-n-cheese, collard greens and candied yams are also very good! read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Food and service just didn't live up to its brand. Voice message say to go online to order or call back. Went online only to get message that read " not taking orders." Called back person took my order but warned me they would not start my order until I came me to pay first. Waited 45 minutes. I didn't check my plate before leaving because I was already flustered with the service then got home and it's was not what I paid for. Instead of two-way tubs n links it was dry chicken and links. Instead of baked beans it was potato salad with was not edible. Tasted sour. Requested mild but sauce was hot. Greens were good fresh not frozen but that's all I could eat for $40 and 45 minute wait. I left a complaint with the restaurant same day. But that didn't seem to be good enough. So let this be told. read more

Pure disappointment after arriving home with my Saturday night to-go order. Per my last review, macaroni and cheese was amazing! So good, I had to come back and try the rest. Now I wish I was left wondering lol. I ordered the Brisket & Link plate with hot BBQ sauce on the side, double Mac, and a cornbread. Graciously giving this plate a 5/10 and that rating is SOLELY for the macaroni and cheese, which was delicious but not enough to bump the rating even more on the entire plate. I wanted the sauce on the side to try the flavor of the meat itself and wow.... I was disappointed. It was lackluster. No flavor, no seasoning, and SO SO rough. I would not return. They also forgot BOTH cornbreads (mine and my husbands plate) I tried the BBQ sauce with the meat to see if it'd make a difference but sadly, still tough and no longer flavorless but not good either. The sauce just wasn't what I was expecting at all. My husband got a rib and brisket plate with macaroni and cheese & macaroni salad (with cornbread that was forgotten) he got the sauce ON the meat and it was still extremely dry and he said also flavorless. We were hoping to find something close by that could be our new go to bbq spot but this won't be it. We'll continue our search and recommend you do as well if you want tender juicy meat. This won't be the spot. read more

This place didn't miss a beat the green beans were delicious the Mac n cheese the meats corn bread all amazing , now the potato salad was a no go they should go ahead and remove that off the menu We came here at the end of our journey eating meat back in the start of March & we plan on stopping back in because they offer meatless options I'll be back to update my review on the meatless options I'm sure it won't disappoint!! The service was excellent and the vibes were great ambiance was it. read more

when I tell you tonight was on another level whew. You could taste the love in the food. Everything was tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The candy yams mixed with the mac & cheese?? Absolutely unreal. I'm literally in a food coma while writing this. I've had this place a few times in the past, and it was good but it did not hit like tonight. Whoever was in the kitchen today... please keep them. They did that. read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Quality/Quantity - My daughter went to Planks, Everett & Jones and Dragon Gate; all in one NIGHT! Nice to be young, hip, etc... Anyways, she got the following and brought me back her leftovers. #6 Brisket and Link - The brisket was so SO tender! Wow, exactly how brisket should be made. The links were okay and the mac and cheese were good. But my daughter said everything was 5 stars for her. She also had beans and cornbread. I used to be a regular in their Berkeley location and saw Mary (one of the sisters, owners) often. Mary was so sweet and nice. Atmosphere - We feel this is the best location to visit as if they invested the most $$ in this beautiful location. Near one of the wineries I frequent, Rosenblum. Service - Good, caters to both tourists (the few that JLQ received, lol) and us locals. Price - Reasonably priced for BBQ. $35 + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1973 and your 6 (7) locations. We have been regular customers (at your Berkeley location) since 2009. Well, we were customers prior to that but did not become "regulars" until 2009 in Berkeley, a no frills location. read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - 3/3/25 Eating my daughter's left overs. So good. - American Near Me - Oakland, California

After a day of traveling I was treated to this restaurant and could smell the aromas wafting through the air upon entry. I'm told that it's family owned and the recipes are straight fire. I ordered the chicken and brisket combo with Mac-n-cheese, and green beans. My friend ordered the spare ribs with baked beans and green beans. Now let's get down to it. The server was awesome and very attentive. The portion size was very good. The meat and sauce flavor phenomenal, as was the green beans; I didn't particularly care for the mac-n-cheese flavor as it had very little seasoning but lots of cheese. My friend truly enjoyed her meal. I would definitely recommend this spot. Sorry I didn't get pictures of the sides. read more

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Delicious pork ribs, brisket and mac & cheese. Corn bread really good with barbecue sauce. Great, friendly, helpful service. Nice people! Affordable prices and good portion size. Definitely looking forward to coming back. :) read more

for Cali... I get the hype. It was good. But I'm from the Deep South, idk if they can hang down here tbh.... Service was good and staff was nice! read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - Sliced Beef Brisket Lunch - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Had a taste for bbq. Was able to find a park, so that was a big plus to stop in for dinner. There was no wait, we were sat down immediately. Host was super nice. Service was a little slow, thinking that it's because there was only one hostess at the time. The beef has gotten a lot thinner and makes for a tougher bite. The links were amazing as usual. The yams were well seasoned and buttery. Mac and cheese lacked flavor. The cornbread was cold and dry. I will say, the meat is good- the sides are lacking. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Monday and it was relatively empty. The service was excellent. Very attentive, and the waitress was very friendly. However, I found the brisket to be overly fatty and not very well cooked. It was also slathered and sauce which obscured the flavor. Hard to recommend it. read more

Ordered the brisket plate and it was definitely NOT brisket. They sent me very thinnly slices of very dry meat. Seemed to be tri-tip or something else. The price was high and I was so sorely disappointed to be lied to. What a scam. Don't order their brisket. They're charging you a premium for the wrong cut of beef! read more

Food is top notch! Portions are huge on the main items. Cornbread is fantastic! Atmosphere reminds me of bbq in the 90's listening to good music and hearing grown folks talk! Our server Nikya was awesome, my son accidentally got hot bbq sauce and she took the plate back and brought him a new one. Not to mention he had taken a few bites before he noticed. She went above and beyond, great attitude and very attentive. Thank you Nikya!! read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - Three way comb, Mom's Collard Greens (w/pork), Mac and cheese, corn on the cob, yams! - American Near Me - Oakland, California

Ordered a brisket plate while in area. Omg so amazing. Food was flavorful, portions very generous and had amazing flavor. Got the beans and Mac n cheese as sides. Yummy. amazing food. read more

I just tried Everett & Jones BBQ in Oakland, California, and I had their sweet potato pecan pie -- and baby, it was delicious. What really surprised me was that it wasn't overly sweet at all. It had the perfect balance, with that sweet potato flavor and crunchy pecans coming together so nicely. If you love sweet potatoes, pecans, and a little crunchy yumminess... this pie is for you. Definitely check out my full review on YouTube, Taste & Tease with Tonie. Like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment down below to let me know what you think. Thanks so much for watching -- I truly appreciate the support. And yes... I highly recommend the sweet potato pecan pie. read more

Really enjoyed the meal. Good BBQ is rare in the City; it's often whitewashed and not for me. Glad my partner suggested this place. It was rainy, so not busy -- one other table and some people at the bar. Cozy spot with smooth R&B and a few TVs that aren't hella distracting. Our server, who also hosted, was great--knowledgeable and attentive, even after the bill was paid. We waited less than a minute at the host stand before being seated at a lovely table by the window. Note to future guests: look for the host stand; don't expect a sign. Be patient, someone will seat you. I'm a host and can't stand self seaters. We chose the combo plate with mac and cheese and collard greens. Food and drinks arrived quickly. The lemonade was fresh, unlike a watery one I had elsewhere. My eyes were bigger than my stomach because the portions were large, enough for leftovers. The mac and cheese was perfectly cheesy. Cornbread was fluffy and warm. The greens could have had less pepper and more salt but were tasty. Ribs were my favorite--juicy and tender. Links and brisket were also good. Highly recommend if you're looking for some casual no frills BBQ. read more

Everything I had was and the service was good. Brisket, potato salad, greens, corn bread. Yes yes

I just left this business. Everytime I patronize this business I have a beautiful experience. I always get my food to go unless I'm with family. The cashier was friendly and my food was great!!! My food came very fast and it was so delicious. I would definitely drive through traffic to get my bbq fix. On a b read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - Beef link, mild sauce, potato salad and mac - American Near Me - Oakland, California

If I could give negative 100 stars I would. I went in there to just get a small thing of pork ribs. I asked the cashier for the smallest serving possible because I just needed a snack. $25 later I got five pork ribs. Each one was 2 inches long (pictures will be included) and one of them had no meat on it. I was willing to accept this s***** deal hoping that the ribs will be good. Nope they are lower quality than the pre-marinated ones you can get from Safeway. As soon as I was handed my order I asked for two sides of barbecue sauce and said that I was more than willing to pay for them. The cashier charged me for them and it took 8 or 9 minutes to get my sides of barbecue sauce. When she had them to me I looked at my receipt. Was $5.70 for two small plastic cups of barbecue sauce. They were the typical type that you get from anywhere that gives out side sauces. I looked at the cashier and asked her " Is this incorrect? There's no way that two small plastic cups of barbecue sauce can possibly cost almost $6. She just shrugged her shoulders and walked away. Fuck This place. To top it off the ribs tasted terrible. The service is terrible (I had to wait almost 10 minutes for my sidea of barbecue sauce) and only got them when I flagged down the worker and asked her about my sauces. I am way way beyond pissed off with this place. The food is s*****, the service is s*****, and the prices are s*****. I am going to do everything in my power to make sure that they go out of business. Fuck this place. read more

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I've been so ify on this place as a Bay Native. I was going for seafood but went left and decided to retry after 7+ yrs and was glad i did! I dined in and it was clean and not busy. I ordered the Ribs & Link (no. 1) dinner. It comes w/three sides. I got: mac n cheese (duh), corn bread & potato salad. I ALWAYS go for greens but I see someone else w/the potato salad and changed my mind. I also got a Purple Cool-aid drink with a c for trademark purposes and it took me to childhood kool-aid. Our server was also great! And that was pleasant. Everything seemed cooked well and consistent and the potato wasn't overly relishy. If you've not tried them because of history, i would say give them another shot now. read more

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The Sunday Gospel Brunch was a great time with the family! We were celebrating a birthday. The buffet had a nice variety, though no actual BBQ was included. For the price, $65, at least one included mimosa would have been nice, since you can get a great R&B bottomless mimosa brunch for $55, but I recommend everyone try it at least once! read more

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Terrible service. I waited and waited for a waiter. I didn't even get an acknowledgement

Tried this place for the first time, ordered take out/delivery. Got the beef brisket dinner. The corn bread was good ... the yams were decent but I've had better. The worst part was that the key part of the meal, the meat, was dry and bland. No BBQ sauce on the meat or on the side or anything. Doesn't look anything like the pictures. I'm pretty shocked at how lack luster this meal was. Too bad because I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while. I'd always heard good things but maybe it has changed. read more

Will always be one of my favorite spots. The food is great the vibe is cultural. Seems like everything is always cooked to perfection. They try their best to perform good service. I was a part of a large group. The one waitress was able to organize and service everyone accordingly in a timely manner. read more

Went here after a funeral and normally I won't eat buffet style serving. But since I saw how it was laid out and looking so mouth watering...lol I had to go in on that food. I had 2 plates of food and 2 full refills on that lemonade too...absolutely delicious. I slept good after itis kicked in...lol read more

This place is the definition of inconsistency. Sometimes their brisket is great. Sometimes it's tough and best used for dog food. Most of the times it's in between. They know when it's for dogs and I don't know why they serve it instead of throwing it out. I guess business is good and they don't care. Last night I got the dog food. Today I want to Saints and they are my new goto for bbq. If anyone from Everett and jones is reading this throw that shit brisket in the trash! read more

My favorite bbq place in Oakland. It's been awhile since my last visit. The sauce and bbq meat never fail. My go to meats are briskets, ribs and sausage. The Jack London location has nice, friendly and attentive service. They usually accommodate my requests. On this occasion, I had a lunch portion brisket past 3 pm. It's extremely priced with a good portion served. I had forgot to ask for fatter cut of brisket but my meal came juicy and fatty to be tasty. My sweet bbq sauce was served separate on its own ramekin. That was plenty. My favorite bbq sauce. I ate my brisket stuffed on wheat bread dipped in the sauce. It's about as close to food heaven anyone can get. My side was potato salad, creamy potato salad that is always awesome. The server came often to check in. Again, a wonderful dining experience with always great bbq. Always satisfying. read more

Everett & Jones Barbeque - Brisket lunch - American Near Me - Oakland, California

I am writing this after giving this establishment multiple chances to correct an ongoing issue. Yesterday, I placed two separate orders, one mild and one medium, on two separate tabs specifically because this location has incorrectly prepared my sauce order five times before. Despite taking extra precautions to prevent confusion, both meals were prepared with medium sauce again. When I arrived at my destination and tasted the "mild" order, it was clearly medium and too spicy for me to eat. I had to drive back to the restaurant to address the mistake. The replacement portion was noticeably smaller than my original order, which raised additional concerns about consistency and quality control. I called and spoke with Henry, who apologized but stated I would need to return again in order to receive a refund or correction, even though I had already made multiple trips due to the restaurant's error. This is not an acceptable resolution when the mistake originated in the kitchen. When I returned and attempted to speak with the owner, Darcey, I was met with dismissive behavior. She put her hand up to stop me mid-sentence and asked, "You want your money back, right?" There was no apology, no acknowledgment of the repeated pattern of mistakes, and no interest in hearing customer feedback. The only solution offered was a refund, not accountability, not corrective action, not even a conversation. The refund itself was handled in a way that contradicted what I was told on the phone. I was instructed I had to return for it, yet my card was not required to process it. Meanwhile, my time, gas, and the opportunity to make other meal arrangements were all wasted because of repeated negligence. This is not about one incorrect sauce. This is about a pattern of carelessness and a refusal to listen when customers bring legitimate concerns forward. Businesses that value their community take feedback seriously, especially when the same issue has occurred multiple times. As an Oakland native who continues to support Oakland businesses, I expect professionalism, respect, and basic operational consistency. Dismissing customer concerns and showing visible frustration when confronted does not reflect well on ownership or management. If this establishment wants the community's continued support, it must prioritize quality control and customer service. Accountability is not optional in business, it is the foundation of it. I hope this feedback leads to real change. Until then, customers should be aware of the inconsistency and the level of service they may encounter. read more