OMG!!!! What's not to say but, EVERYTHING I had was simply amazing!!!! One of the BEST bbq fixings I've ever had. From the oh so tender brisket to the finger licking pork ribs. Oh, and let's not forget the Mac and cheese, bbq beans to the banana pudding!!!! Everything had you wanting more!!!! Jason, Molly and Conrad provided top-notch service and attended to your every need. If you haven't been in yet, what are you waiting for??? Run don't walk!!! You'll probably end up running into me, cause I definitely plan on being a regular. Thanks soooo much for a slice of BBQ HEAVEN!!!! read more

Horn Barbecue - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

This is the most delicious food ( not just in the bbq category!) I've ever had. If you don't know the chef is Michelin rated, now you know. Enough said. Head over before they run out of food. Not a joke. Consider this your friendly PSA announcement. read more

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First timer, got 1/2 ribs, 1/2 brisket, bbq beans, greens & mac n cheese. The ribs were good, brisket very tender but a tad bit salty, the greens were very salty & vinegary couldn't eat them at all, bbq beans were kidney beans didn't notice until I got home, I was expecting regular beans bummer! mac n cheese bland. Not sure if I'll be back read more

Delicious meat!! We ordered the brisket (perfect) and jalepeno cheddar sausage. Both were amazing. Beans and Cole slaw were flavorful. Will order again from Horn. read more

Horn Barbecue - Ribs and Cole slaw and brisket and sausage - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

I am so excited that Horn Bbq has come to Lafayette! There can be a wait but also expected when a new business opens in town. We got the brisket, ribs, pulled pork, pit beans, slaw and Mac and cheese. I was most surprised by the beans. They didn't look like much other than black beans but were packed with flavor and even had a bit of a kick! My favorites of the meats were the ribs. I will be back to try more! read more

If I could give this place negative stars I would. I worked for them for about 3 months, they treated the workers terribly, never paid us on time, lied about numerous things and were extremely disrespectful when I stood up for myself. Glad they shut down cause they deserve it! Would never recommend to support a business like this. read more

So bummed Was excited to try so hubby n I had lunch (shared brisket , potato salad, tri tip, beans), Good but a little tough. We have so many other choices we won't be returning. Tables were dirty and not bussed. read more

Best Brisket I've had in CA! All the sides are fantastic - cannot go without getting the collards, Mac and cheese and pit beans read more

Horn Barbecue - Brisket, Mac and cheese, ribs, pit beans and collards. - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

There are flies buzzing around in the restaurant. More than just a couple. I took my date there yesterday and we were both shocked at the dead flies in the SW corner of the indoor seating area. This was my first time back in a few years and was disappointed by that factor alone. They were out of everything except beans and Mac and cheese. The room was dimly lit as well. The indoor area was pretty bare and lacked a lot of appealing visual decorations. I'm sorry to post a negative review for a small business, however the flies are a really serious health issue. read more

Food was AMAZING! We love a good bbq spot and this one is definitely on the top of our list! We got the brisket and ribs which both were delicious! Not to mention owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. read more

Horn Barbecue - Brisket and Ribs - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

Best BBQ in the Bay! Went here for fathers day and it was so so good, the spot is nice and parking was easy. We got the tri tip sandwich which was my personal fav. We also got the brisket, pork ribs, Mac & Cheese & Collard Greens - everything was so good! I suggest to come somewhat early - our line was not too bad but when we left the line was definitely out the door! read more

Horn Barbecue - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

Got here early like 20 minutes before opening and there were already people waiting in line. The line moves very slowly as there is one cutter and one server the food comes out and looks very juicy and fresh. The ribs were wrapped in foil and in saran wrap. Cost is pricey 38 for pound of ribs and remember there is bones. Food is solid like a B plus. The dude was nice . He cuts the meat and weighs it. Meat was fresh out of ovens . Pound of brisket sausage link and large Mac and cheese was 55. Pricey but worth it . Wait sucks so keep that in mind and meter parking . Somone spend $135 for like 8 pieces of rib which is whoa read more

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I've had this as take out before. The other time I tried to eat at the restaurant, they were all sold out. This visit, they only had brisket left (6:30 on a Saturday). I was hoping for a beef rib but I guess I need to go blue hair early next time. Moist brisket was great. Juicy and tender. We did get a price of regular and it was a bit tough. Had Cole Slaw and Mac n cheese as sides. Both were good. The staff was generally nice but there was one young lady who was very nice and kept checking on us. read more

Jordan Horn himself served us! Great BBQ and sides. Our party enjoyed a pulled pork sandwich and a brisket sandwich both huge, a work of art, so tasty - and ribs, granny's potatoes, mac and cheese and cole slaw. Everything was so so good! The vibe is great. Jordan and crew definitely want to delight the customers. We took our meal next door to the brewery, sat outside to enjoy the music. Great night! Go right away - do not pass go - get your BBQ on! read more

Pretty good food. OK total experience. At 5PM they were out of brisket, potato salad, links, sandwich rolls etc. Meats cost 27/lb for pulled pork and up to ~34-39/lb for ribs and brisket so you spend a lot of cash. 1 beef rib was 0.59lb so you are paying $20 for 1 large beef rib. 2 spare ribs =$17-18. Pulled pork is a deal because of no bones. Good flavor, 1 descent side sauce. The coleslaw was lightly dressed, not drenched. Collard greens were too salty to eat however they did not charge as the portion was smaller than standard. $69 for 1/2lb each beef & spare ribs and pulled pork, small slaw and 1 iced tea. Pretty steep for 1 hearty portion, 1 light portion and 1 person not really eating. Too many flies and yellow jackets to eat comfortably outside and had to go inside where there were just a lot of flies. Service was friendly and slow. Too bad they were out of so many items. Liked the food flavor but overall just a so-so experience and not great value. I'd give this place 2.5 stars but hate to ruin their stats as the flavor is good. Not sure if I'll be back unless my wallet feels fat and they are not out of so many items. read more

The vibe is chill, the place is clean, and the food is delicious. We came in hungry and left absolutely satisfied. While the ribs were being prepared, we had the chance to chat with the folks preparing the meal . I mentioned I'd been meaning to try them back when they were in West Oakland -- I had driven by a few times but never made it in. Once he heard I was a first-timer, let's just say he was more than generous with his offerings. You can feel the passion and hospitality behind the food here. I'll definitely be back soon for more BBQ! read more

Had high hopes for this place. We used to frequent Bo's BBQ in this same location back when it was around. Unfortunately this is a far cry from that. I asked for a mix of flat/point Brisket and it was sliced from 2 different pieces that were pulled out of the warmer, not sure if it was 1 Brisket or 2 but as you can see it was dry as hell, had to douse it in BBQ sauce. All 4 Spare Ribs were tough, had to work to get the meat off the bone. Tri-tip Sando was nothing special. 2 stars because the sides were good especially Granny's potatoes, Collard Greens were a little Salty. Banana Pudding and Bread Pudding were very good. At the end of the day we waited just shy of 1 hour with maybe 15 people ahead of us for some of the most sub-par BBQ I have ever had. I get a lot of staff is brand new and they haven't been open that long but Matt himself should be there to oversee quality control, at this point for the high price and the long wait its not even close to worth it. Hope they can turn it around, not sure I'll be back. read more

Horn Barbecue - Dry Brisket Flat - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Low key greatness. A no frills shop with friendly folks and excellent bbq. The brisket was just about perfect - tender juicy and just the right fat to meat balance. The collards were extremely tasty though slightly salty to my taste ( and of course crystal hot sauce in the table). I didn't try the beams but they looked wonderful I'll definitely get them on my next visit. Four stars only because it wasn't Carson's in Chicago at 2am after getting out of Buddy Guy's blues club. Lol. read more

Succulent, savory and satisfying! I'll definitely be coming back! Absolutely phenomenal experience from start to finish. This family-owned gem delivers not just amazing food, but warm, super friendly service that makes you feel right at home. Let's talk about that smoked brisket -- perfection. Tender, juicy, and full of rich, smoky flavor. I couldn't stop eating it... until I had to make room for the spare ribs, which were just as mouthwatering. Now for the real sleeper hit: the pit beans. Oooo, don't skip them -- they're so on point I had to order a large to take home. The granny potatoes and collard greens were bursting with flavor too. Every bite was layered, satisfying, and absolutely crave-worthy. This place is the real deal. Ambiance was great too, with music and art on the walls. Succulent, savory, satisfying... I'll definitely be back. Horn BBQ, you've got my heart (and my next craving)! read more

Horn Barbecue - Smoked brisket, spare ribs, granny potatoes, collard greens, pit beans! - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Finally go to visit in person mid week (after having the brisket sand (brioche bun to die for) from DoorDash a couple of weeks ago). This time I had the spare ribs, brisket slices and pit beans. A+ brisket is my favorite and I feel like I stepped right back to Texas. Light smoke, full brisket flavor, tender, juicy (you can order lean or my way aka fatty :) ). Ribs are greatness too--good smoke, tender--I'd prefer less black pepper but may have gotten a batch with a heavy hand. We are lucky to have Mr Horn in suburbia/I have seen complaints about pricing but having just returned from Austin where it was over 100 bucks per person, this seems very competitive and worth it!! read more

Horn Barbecue - Brisket and ribs - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

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We finally made it to try Horn BBQ today. They open at noon, so we got there 1130ish and there was already a line. The menu is simple. Meat choices by weight, sausages, sandwiches, sides and desserts. The line moves slow, all meat is sliced to order and we felt was 100% worth the wait. The staff was nice and so friendly. They thanked us for our patience while preparing our BBQ items. We had 1/2 lb of pulled pork, beef brisket and pork ribs, 1/2 a chicken and 1 hot link. For sides we tried beans, mac and cheese and potato salad. First bites were all sans sauce, so we got to taste the full flavors of the bbq meat. All were spectacular. I could really taste the pepper in the rub on the ribs. The brisket was juicy and so delicious, the hot link had a great kick and the pulled pork was my favorite. As for the sides, the beans with burnt ends were to die for. My husband said they were the best beans he's ever had. The Mac and cheese was great and the potato salad too. While it was a pricy meal, it was also a lot of food. Much of which we brought home and will eat later for dinner. I've never minded when a meal was on the pricier side if it was delicious and this more than delivered. Next time we want to try the beef ribs, different sausages and granny's potatoes. There is seating inside and out on the patio. You can also take your food next door to the brewery and eat there, since you can't bring the beers back to Horns patio. Horn BBQ lives up to the hype. Welcome to CoCo County Matt and crew!! read more

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We wanted to try this relatively new BBQ place in Lafyette and arrived at noon today only to find an outside line to get in. After waiting 20 minutes outside a woman came out and told the first few people in line why we were not let in. She didn't bother to tell the rest of us what was going on and we were too far back in line to hear. By talking to others the rumor was that there some sort of event going on inside that may or may not have involved the Mayor. In any case, we left as did quite a few other disgruntled people that were waiting in the back of the line with us. When we made a U turn and drove by the place the line was still there 20 minutes past the time they were supposed to open for business. This kind of treatment is rude and shows a lack of caring for their customers. Right after this disappointing experience, my friend and I drove to Sauced BBQ in Walnut Creek (our usual place) and had an amazing lunch that was probably better then this place anyway. I might give Horn another chance in the future and possibly increase this rating, but if i see a line again, I am out! read more

I want to first say I was pretty sure the negative reviews of this place were biased due to the high price or some other odd reason. However I was extremely disappointed in Horn after eating there today. So much in fact it pulled me out of review retirement. We arrived today at noon opening with a line out front. Someone came to the door at about 1205 to let us know they would open in another 10 minutes. A little over 10 minutes later they opened the door. One cashier and one counter person and it took another 20 minutes to get through the 10 or so people in front of us. They are super inefficient getting folks through this place so make sure you have lots of time. They only had the hot links for the sausage and no deserts (surprising for a Saturday first thing in the day) Ordered: 1lb of beef rib = one rib 1.5lb of pork spare ribs = a little less than rack 0.5lb of brisket = 4 decent slices 1 hot link 2 large sides (potato's and mac and cheese) 1 small coleslaw 2 cans of coke $150 Bad: hot link was inedible in the one half. It turned into pure salt and none of us could eat it. Brisket was super fatty and unless smothered in sauce was boring and dry. Beef rib was tough and dry, not redeeming in any way. Potato's had a quarter inch of cheddar cheese layer spread through out that we had to pick out. Mac and cheese was very pasty like the noodles and cheese were all the same consistency. Maybe made long ago earlier or over reheated. Slaw was super basic. I was blown away when my wife told me that was 1.5lb of ribs. It was definitely not a full rack. For $51... Good: pork ribs were good. Moist, good tenderness and not over cooked. No need to add sauce. Enjoyed potato's flavor and Mac and cheese flavor was decent. Liked the pickled red onions. Side are priced cheap. Ambiance: decent looking interior but crappy layout. The drink fountain/water and to go containers are located so you have to cross the line of people waiting to order. I really had high hopes for a truly good and consistent bbq joint even if it was expensive. Instead I couldn't believe how much we paid to be so let down. Would I come back? No. Would I recommend? No. read more

A lot better Service from when I went in February. Brisket and Mac and cheese were solid, Hotline was great and Ribs were ok. Not sure how or why but everything taste better the next day. Please bring back Corn Bread!!!!! read more

DON'T bother coming here. This place operates on its own time. Their hours are posted from 12:00pm - 9:00pm. I waited until 12:30pm before giving up on waiting for them to open. If you plan on driving more than 10 minutes DO NOT GO. I saw a pregnant woman waiting out in the cold for as long as we did. We left and she was still waiting. Not worth even trying the food. I'd give this place a -10 out of 10 for wasting people's time. read more

I had the best experience and ribs. The person who filled my order was super busy but he did a great job. Ribs were slightly smokey, tender and a hint of sweetness. Perfection!!! read more

Great BBQ, wonderful people working, and good vibes all around. Highly recommend:) I've tried nearly everything. Ribs, brisket, sides are my favs. read more

You will experience that rare moment of bliss when you take your first bite of the brisket. Everything will go still, the pleasure centers of your brain will slowly explode, and all will be right in the world. read more

Staff, service and delicious BBQ! I had the pulled pork sandwich with pickled onions and a sweet tea! The patio is a fun place to sit and enjoy the music and breeze! read more

Horn Barbecue - Pulled pork sandwich is mouthwatering goodness! Love this place. Super friendly vibe! - Desserts Near Me - Lafayette, California

Today I had the unfortunate experience of having to wait in line for 30 minutes at Horn barbecue to order a whole chicken. Only to be told that they have zero chicken. I was the fourth person in line and their doors opened at 12 PM. It would be extremely helpful if you put a note on your front door stating that chicken is not available or on wall menu I was told this is an issue due to a vendor. I do not eat red meat or pork. Very disappointing! read more

Ordered a selection of meats to go on Saturday Feb 8. We got there at 11:30 before then opened at noon, and we were 3rd in line. Reviews are mixed. Not cheap--this was over $200. I'd give it 3.5 stars overall. Could be 4 if you order judiciously. Unfortunately, Slow Hand (Pleasant Hill) has gone downhill, and Sauced (Walnut Creek) is horrible, so there aren't many options. 1) Beef Rib - 5/5 - one of the best bites of meat I've ever had. Kudos! 2) Pork Rib - 4/5 - also very good 3) Hot Link - 4/5 - hot as hell but very tasty 4) Chicken - 3.5/5 - nicely cooked and flavored 5) Brisket fatty - 3/5 - it was perfectly cromulent but no better 6) Brisket lean - 2/5 - was tough and not particularly flavorful 7) Pulled pork - 1/5 - it had very little flavor and what there was wasn't good Sides: 1) Coleslaw - 4/5 - not mayonnaisey and not too sweet 2) Baked beans - 3.5/5 - my wife liked them more than me 3) Mac & Cheese - 3/5 - fine, not great, not bad 4) Potato salad - 3/5 - fine, not great, not bad read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and got some beef ribs and brisket. Staff was wonderful, Mr. Horn himself was being the counter cutting up the meats. The bones of the beef ribs came out effortlessly. Both brisket and beef ribs were tender and juicy, melt in your mouth. Words can't do it justice, gotta experience it yourself! read more

The good: Very tasty, good quality brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. Nice staff. The not so good: Very slooow. It was like staff needed some caffeine. We got there the first hour for lunch, and it was like they didn't have time to get things together. (No ice in the soda machine, no dessert/no sign, many paper towel dispensers were empty) At one point, the sandwich maker used the same gloves to use the cash register and then go back and prepare food without changing his gloves. Price: Might have felt better to spend almost $20 on a sandwich if it INCLUDED a side, instead of having to pay $5 extra. Hopefully this helps for improvements to make it a great eating experience! read more

Juicy and delicious... Whole family spot for casual dining and next to a brew pub too. We agree the brisket is tops! we liked the greens too! Enjoyed sitting on the deck, went back for more sides. Last time we did take out and went to a picnic area. Also a big success! read more

Hey. I'm from Texas and know really good BBQ. My one (and only) experience at the new Horn BBQ in Lafayette was pretty poor. So, I read all the hype on Nextdoor and other blogs. Got there at 5:30pm on a Sunday. Line out the door. I waited for 25 minutes to order. Only one person taking the order and putting the food in the "to go" box or just on a try with a paper lining for eat in. What the heck is that? I got the 1/2 chicken (drumstick and thigh) plus a quarter pound of brisket. They were out of ribs at that time. I feel that ribs are brisket are the true measure of a BBQ place. I asked for lean please. I did not do sides as I just wanted to sample the meat. My bill was $20 before tip. There is absolutely no ambiance in the place. Basic tables, dark, Pepsi fountain machine and a dispenser water that you have to walk through the waiting line to get through. BBQ mild sauce is on the table. Brisket: way too fatty. Yuk!!! This is lean? I had to cut almost more that half of my serving away. I was going to go back and ask for a replacement but the line was too long and I just passed. Chicken: the highlight of the trip. Nice large 1/4 chicken. Cooked well and very tender and tasty. Ambience: none as previously stated. Serving: on a piece of paper? Not sure I like that at all. Utensils: bagged small plasticware. Like BBG in my opinion should be eaten with regular knife and fork. Overall: I gave it a +1 star because of the chicken. No repeat for me!!!!! Much better other options in the area. ps: on a side note. Be careful of parking in the back. When this place was Bonehead's, that back lot was free. Now it is paid reserved parking 24/7. In the dark, it's very hard to see the Parking Signs. I saw several tickets being tagged on cars. Great money making scheme here for the contract parking group in Lafayette. read more

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Went to have a very early dinner at 4pm. We ordered ribs and when it was taken out of the heating draw they were wrapped in plastic which is unhealthy. We then went down the counter and asked for collard greens. They were out. We asked for baked beans and they were out. All they had left was Mac n cheese and coleslaw that had way too much mayo and not much flavor. They are open until 8:30 pm. How do you run out of sides on a Friday afternoon when you haven't hit dinner time yet? Also their chalkboard had collard greens and beans listed on it. Shouldn't you remove those things if you are out? read more

The brisket and ribs are great. Moist and juicy brisket, ribs are fall off the bone. Granny's potatoes are cheesy and carby, like mac & cheese for the gluten free crowd. Staff here are friendly! read more

Salty. Waaaay too salty. Brisket is superb. Ribs too salty. Beans waaaay to sweet. Food was not hot. I like my hot food hot (temp) and my cold food cold. Collards are excellent, but salty. Out of slaw on a Saturday eve around 7? No Bueno. Other than this, all good. Will try again. read more

Website and signs say open at 12noon. today they opened at 2pm. this isnt the first time they haven't opened as advertise. hot as hell & smoky inside - the air conditioning isn't working on at 100 degree day. the owner is there but he's ignoring all the customers lined up inside with sweat running down their faces. No "thank you for your patience" or acknowledgment of us. There are two people behind the counter and they need at least one more cutting meat, as it goes painfully slow. I got 2 tiny pork ribs (which they called .75lbs (I'm certain it was not) and 1/2 pound pulled pork for $42. the man serving meat squeezed my pulled pork into a baseball sized ball and put it in the box. tasted delicious but the whole experience was not pleasant and very expensive. no bbq sauce was provided. again.. read more

We came on a quiet Tuesday evening, and all they had left were spare ribs and pulled pork. The spare ribs were okay. The pulled pork sandwich had too much meat, (sounds weird, I know) rolled into a ball with some coleslaw put on a soggy bun. Pulled some of the meat out and ate it separately with extra sauce. Had beans and potato salad as our sides. The potato salad was good. Bill was over $55 for two, no drinks. I think next time we need to try the brewery next door, which was hopping! Reply to Jordan--Just to clarify, we went last week, not last night, so you did have pulled pork available, and my son ordered it as stated in my review. It was our first time visiting, so he took the sandwich as it was presented and put on our tray. Good to know about the open vs. closed mouths being fed. We'll keep that in mind. read more