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    3.5 (320 reviews)
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    Catfish Plate
    Bee K.

    Omg! Okay wait. I never made it to the first horn Bbq place sorry, but I made it to this new spot with vibes unmatched! I met the bartender walking in downtown and she told me to come bye. Well it was popping and my catfish plate was fire! They ran outta greens, my fish was so crunchy and hot that I had to keep eating and burn my mouth,this mac n cheese was smoked or I wanted it to be but it was GOOD! Anyway go try and enjoy. I'm going this week again.

    Inaccurate Restaurant Hours

    Extremely disappointed. Drove over 2 hours to try this restaurant, only to find it closed despite their hours being listed as open online, over the phone, and on the signage outside. As we were leaving, another couple showed up and had the same experience. I understand unexpected closures happen, but at least update your hours or post a notice so people don't waste hours driving out there.

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    Wendy S.

    I stopped in because I was craving some brisket. I ended up ordering that and their cornbread to go. First off, very cool interior! I loved it. I also dug the various photos on the walls. Who doesn't like a Rick James hanging over the bar, ha, ha... My food was excellent. The brisket had a nice crust and was very moist. The cornbread was dangerously good. It was sitting in a honey sauce. If I wasn't watching my waistline I'd be heading there right now.

    Andrew S.

    Horn BBQ quality is not what it used to be. I got here 30 minutes after opening and there were items not available already such as Potato Salad, Beef Ribs, and Cornbread, some staples of BBQ. There was 1 person bartending, serving, and taking payments, felt bad for 1 person to be doing everything in the front. I am giving a lower rating for the food on this updated review. Ordered the brisket, pork ribs, hot links, pulled pork, mac & cheese, pit beans, slaw, and texas bread. The brisket was so tough and dry, would not order the brisket here again since this happened twice in a row! Love my briskets, but not when it's so dry and definitely needed way more salt. Spare ribs were tasty and well seasoned, Horn bbq has great pork ribs! The hot links were flavorful and juicy, another favorite at horn bbq. The pulled pork was soft and tasty, but had so much fat this visit. The pit beans are great, I think they might be cooking it in their bbq sauce so it pairs well with the meat. The mac and cheese are pretty basic and standard.

    Richard R.

    Sorry but the food was not good this go around .The Mac and Cheese had no flavor. The meat was dry and the beans were not cooked all away through. The collard greens were tasty though. The vanilla milkshake was just milk. No thickness. We did not finish it. The spot is very nice and stylish. Great look. Nice bar step up and great colors. Great mural. Service is ok. You have to pick up your own food. I would think for the amount you're paying someone would bring your food to you. But I guess I am just being too La La Land. Who knows. Sorry....

    Brisket Sandwich
    Londa S.

    The restaurant has a nice bar well stalked. The bartender was very knowledgeable and provided the history of Oakland. The food was amazing and the decor is priceless. The restaurant pictures are dedicated to great artists and musicians. We ordered food and drinks. The food was well seasoned and delicious.

    Tender brisket... no need for a knife Spicy smoked sausage
    Nelson C.

    I've been wanting to try Horn BBQ for the longest time...FINALLY Ambiance: great music playing. Love the pic of the bull's head on the wall. Service: you order you food from the kiosk. Kitchen staff calls out your name when your order is ready Food: the hype is real. The brisket is very tender n moist. Great peppery bark. The cuts I received had a small sliver of fat...perfection! The sausage is a bit on the spicy side...if you don't care for spicy, choose another option...chicken, pulled pork or pork ribs If you're in the Old Oakland area....stop by and give them a try

    Bar area
    Amanda S.

    Pretty aesthetic! There is bar seating and table seating for table seating, you order at the kiosk, choose a table, and then pick up your food when your name is called. The staff was available as needed though not anything outstanding, except a gentleman man in the kitchen was very welcoming and came and checked on how we liked the food later which I appreciated. Food was delicious! I particularly liked granny's potatoes. They are like mashed potatoes with pieces, well seasoned with cheese. The brisket was also very well done. The mac n cheese was good, but I prefer my mac n cheese baked a bit more. I knocked off a star because I tried to come here once before and google said they closed at 10pm, their voicemail said 9pm, but when I got there they closed at 8pm and I arrived at 8:15pm which was very frustrating. Also when I mentioned it to someone working there he wasn't at all apologetic. Looks like they have updated the times now. They also do happy hour! I'll likely be back.

    Ribs, Links, Greens, mini corn bread, and slaw

    Pictured: Ribs, links, greens & slaw. We came today (Oakland) (3/7/26) around 1 p.m. and were seated quickly, only to be told right away that they were out of mac and cheese and brisket. What you see in the picture is literally all they had left. For $61, we got dried-out ribs, dehydrated links, and two tiny corn muffins; add insult to injury the food was cold. The greens were the only thing worth eating. We boxed the food up and ended up throwing it away. Really disappointing overall. A wasted gift card and a wasted drive for dry

    Brisket, half chicken, ribs, beef chili, banana pudding
    Max K.

    Not sure if it's supposed to be Texas BBQ or something else. Tried to try everything unfortunately ran out of sausage/links. Chickens were salty. Brisket was too dry and burnt despite requested for juicy parts in order. Ribs were dry and cold. Banana pudding was too sweet and loose. Beef chili was too sweet. Service is very efficient with digital ordering with customer pickup. Least interaction with waiters. Yet food is expensive. It's a clean place though with flat wide entry for accessibility. Parking might be challenging in downtown Oakland with paid street parking a paid parking lot next to it. Not excited and sure if I go back.

    Small collard greens and cornbread
    Cheryl M.

    ** 3.5 - 4 stars ** First time visiting Horn Barbecue and sadly, missed the opportunity dining at their original location on Mandela Parkway in West Oakland. Now located in Old Oakland with a nice atmosphere, full bar and friendly gentleman working the bar, dropping off water and clearing our table. Place your order at the kiosk makes it simple: option of meats, amount, sides and drinks using your credit card. If paying cash, staff can take your order. MEATS :: 1/2lb BRISKET - thicker slice, juicy and tender. The bark was flavorful the first bite or 2 but was a bit salty and unevenly seasoned. The exterior was charred (not in a good way), dry and chewy like beef jerky. ** 3 - 3.5 star** :: 1/2 lb RIBS - 3-4 ribs from the shorter end. Tender, flavorful with a nice lacquer of sauce ** 4 stars ** SIDES: **4 stars ** :: CORNBREAD - delicious, sweet and savory incorporated with corn and drizzled with honey - I have to say one of the best I've had at any bbq place :: COLLARED GREENS - perfectly cooked and still retained its shape and not mushy. Flavorful :: MAC N CHEESE - shells with Velveeta cheese - ** 3 stars ** Overall, food was okay to good this first visit. Really enjoyed the side of pickled items Friends feedback: :: BEEF BRISKET SANDWICH - both enjoyed the first few bites but mentioned it was salty, overly sauced and too sweet. - 3.5 stars Pricing a little higher than like bbq spots and would return for the ribs, cornbread and collard greens and try other items. 2 meats with a side and cornbread will set you back $45 not Inc tip with leftovers for another meal.

    1/2 lb Brisket, pulled pork, and coleslaw. Everything was delicious, surprisingly the pulled pork was my favorite!
    Aaron E.

    ***Probably not usual, but my food took 45 min to come out and I was the second person to order. I should've asked sooner about the food because apparently it was given away to an uber eats order. They made my plate after I checked in with them*** The establishment was clean and the restaurant had an easy to order tablet. There's only one tablet so that can cause a line to form. They have a full bar which is also nice. THE FOOD: everything was delicious!!! The brisket definitely lives up to the hype and surprisingly I found my self craving the pulled pork more because of the Smokey and crunchy burnt pieces of crust. I ended up adding the spicy BBQ sauce that's at each table because it was the perfect amount of sweetness and spice. Overall: Despite my food not coming out on time I would still highly recommend Horn BBQ because of their quality of food. However, you should know the food IS expensive.

    Horns BBQ in Oakland

    My husband and I drive from Pittsburg here. They were out of brisket. The pulled pork sandwich was half fat half meat. The banana pudding no cookies in it,itwas like soup when my husband got to the car with our food.They gave him 5 ribs one hot link.He ordered a side of beans , greens and potato salad. This place was over priced.Were very disappointed. The chicken was sold out as well. Come to find out they already charged my husbands card then told him stuff was sold out.Im not sure why you'd charge before looking to see if you have any left to sell.

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    Ask the Community - Horn Barbecue

    As of July 2026 is Horn BBQ in Oakland closed down?

    Who knows. Sometimes it's open and sometimes it isn't. He seems to be opening locations and other places and the focus is not on Oakland. This is too bad because they really do have good barbecue. However, I've come by there too often to find that… 

    Is there a current menu?

    The oakland location is closed

    Are there any veggie mains? I'm going with family this weekend that are vegetarians and wondering if they should plan to eat separately.

    There's two salads, pretzel sticks, brussel sprouts. But no veggie mains when I went. Fish sandwich if there's any pescatarians

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    Yelp actually led me to this sandwich shop. I searched for sandwiches in my area, and this was one…read moreof the few places that popped up. I'm forever grateful for that recommendation because they make some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I've tried a few items on the menu, but the one I always recommend is the Hot Italian. Everything about this sandwich is incredible. It's packed with flavor, and you can honestly tell it was made with care. I usually pair it with a bag of chips, and the total comes to around $18. It's absolutely worth every penny and always leaves me full and satisfied. The shop is consistently clean, and the customer service is always friendly and welcoming. I find myself going back over and over again, then telling myself I need to take a break--only to end up back there a few weeks later. That's how good it is. A couple of things to keep in mind before you visit: there's only limited street parking, so you may have to circle the block to find a spot. There's also not much room to wait inside, although they do have a bench or two where you can sit while your sandwich is being prepared. In my experience, the wait is usually around 15 minutes. I've honestly never been here when it wasn't busy, so expect a crowd. But once you take that first bite, you'll understand why. Great food, great atmosphere, and great customer service. I highly recommend checking this place out!

    I told my companion I was craving a sandwich, which is rare, especially on Dutch crunch. He is…read morealways so good with making sure my cravings are satisfied, and after perusing Yelp, we decided to come here. We arrived at the deli on a weekend afternoon. It wasn't too busy. The deli is a nice size with a couple of benches to sit and wait for your food. You can look at the menu and order, plus grab a drink or chips. They have a nice variety of items to grab that go well with your sandwich. The service was friendly and quick. Workers were all kind, and we love that it's dog-friendly! Regarding the sandwiches, you can get a hot or cold sandwich. You can also build your own! Companion got the Hot Boy, and I went the Build Your Own route. The sandwiches are hefty, with lots of great meats and fillings, and for the price, very decent! I wish my bread were a bit more toasted and crunchier, but that's my preference. It hit the spot, and I'd be open to trying their other sandwiches. I don't often go to delis, but Brothers Deli was a nice place to try. We enjoyed it by the waterfront, which makes it a great picnic option. Find them off Park Blvd., with street and residential parking around.

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    San Francisco has lots of places to grab a sandwich. It's seems I ate at the majority of delis in…read moreSF. Sometimes it's good to try something different and a place with some interesting character and characters. I usually get deli sandwiches which have deli meats but this place has fried chicken sandwiches . So I was craving a sandwich so I headed to Crave Subs in Downtown Berkeley next to BART station. They have lots of sandwiches available on the menu. On a Summer stroll getting some sun in Downtown Berkeley I landed at Crave Subs. Inside it's like you stepped into an ice cream parlor with a comic book shop and arcade and a deli all at the same time. You will see sandwiches on the menu called the Pikachu, Ned Flanders, and Bart Simpson. You will see Chewbacca fries along with the Spider-Man fries and the vegan Sailormoon fries. I got the Captain Boom Halal Fried Chicken, Boom Boom Sauce, Cheddar Cheese and Crave Sauce on a roll. It was tasty and a bit crunchy and had lots of flavor. It's one of the best Halal chicken sandwiches I had. If you crave a fried chicken sandwich then Crave Subs is the spot. It will "cost "you an extra 50 cents if you want to "floss" with extra drip "sauce" to show off on social media and during OSL my social media feed was stuck in the" Land of OZ" If you want great fried chicken sandwich you don't need to visit KFC or meet the chicken"commanders" like the late "Colonel Sanders" just get a Captain Boom with "Halal chicken standards" or grab a Pikachu sandwich or a turkey sandwich called the "Ned Flanders "

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    I'm sure there are other good things here but I keep just getting the cheese steak. The picture…read moredoesn't do it justice. It's a warm, crunchy roll, the chopped steak and cheese are perfect, and there's a salad next to it so you can take a bite of that while you're waiting for the next bit of your sandwich to cool down. Do yourself a favor and order this in instead of carrying it out. The roll is warm and crunchy and I think too much time in a bag would make everything less delicious. (I'm sure it's still good, it's just *better* if you can eat it when it's fresh.) I swear one of these days I'll try something else on the menu.

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    4.1(300 reviews)
    4.0 miClaremont
    $$

    I ordered The Classic. It was amazingly good. My sandwiches must start with good quality bread…read more Check! Then the meats, cheese and the toppings. Check! This sandwich was the perfect blend of all. I will be back. Probably today for a second day in a row. It was that good!

    This review isn't based off of one interaction that I've had, but several in which I felt Star…read moreMeats customer service was non existent. Awhile back, I tried to bring as much business to Star Meat as I could because 1. it's a small business and 2. it's inside Star Grocery (which I LOVE, so it's convenient). When I would go there, there would often be 2 or 3 people behind the counter and oftentimes I would be the only customer. I felt like I had to stand there forever before anyone even acknowledged I existed. Each person would be busy doing something, but there was no "I'll be with you in 2 minutes." Finally, I went one day and there were 3 workers behind the counter chatting with each other. I was the only customer and was standing around 6 feet away from them, looking right at them. They went on with there conversation (not doing any other work) for a full 5 minutes. Finally I thought, "OK, they really don't seem to want my business, so I can go to any one of 4 other places and get what I want." That was a year or two ago. So, today I thought, why not give it another try, it's certainly convenient. Again, I'm the only customer at the counter. One guy is washing equipment and two guys are making sandwiches. I know that they know that I'm there, there are mirrors all along the back wall exactly for the purpose of seeing the customers. After around 4 minutes I think, who knows how long I'm going to be standing here. Maybe they have to make 20 sandwiches and I'll be here for a half hour. So, I left. I don't have anything like this experience at the 4 other meat counters I go to in the area. I'm totally fine waiting if I have some sense that I'm waiting for a purpose and that the worker will get to me as soon as they can. But at Star Meat, it feels like I'm more of an inconvenience than a customer. "Hi, I'll be with you as soon as I can," goes a long way.

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    Star Meats - Brian Allen 18$ yes.

    Brian Allen 18$ yes.

    Star Meats - Brian Allen on the Beach

    Brian Allen on the Beach

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    Krispy Joe's - The OG

    Krispy Joe's

    4.6(83 reviews)
    2.7 miNorth Oakland

    Krispy Joe's is in on the Emeryville/Oakland border on busy San Pablo Ave. I first found out about…read moreit because I saw the listing on DoorDash and it hasn't disappointed to far. There are many things on the menu, but what stands out for me is the Pastrami. I've been a couple times in the past a couple months and have tried their OG Sandwich (Pyro's Pastrami, vinaigrette coleslaw, swiss , 1000 island, mustard on rye) and their Pastrami Hash Breakfast Burrito (Pastrami bacon, eggs, potatoes, mozzarella, pico, Baja sauce). Both were good, and not greasier than you'd expect, the Pastrami was lean but not too lean. Good place to get a hot pastrami sandwich or burrito.

    This place feels like quintessential Oakland. Blink and you miss this incredible hole in the wall…read morethat's full of character and serves strong, delicious coffee and honestly, the BEST pastrami I've ever had. A 7-year old video happened to pop up on my YouTube feed about Oakland's best kept secret Pastrami, and Pyro's Pastrami came up on my radar. We were so happy to see that they have set up shop so close to us! Before heading in, know that there will be just a bit of a wait because every sandwich is made fresh to order. But trust me, it's 100% with it. I ordered the OG sandwich and I was impressed by how the flavors were so balanced out between the toasted, buttered rye, the slaw, the dressing, the cheese, and of course, the meat. I sometimes find rye too overpowering but it was perfect! On first bite, I immediately found what the fuss was about: the pastrami was so flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth tender, you can tell it was made with a lot of love and attention to detail. To top it all off, it's a proud, local business! Krispy Joe's and Pyro's Pastrami will now be a staple for my husband and I. Seriously, if you like/love pastrami, you have to give them a try. If you don't, give them a try, anyway... this is the one that could get you converted. Chef Cash: you've done it. A+++++++

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    Krispy Joe's - Cool mural

    Cool mural

    Krispy Joe's - @ifoodiejenn | The OG - hot pastrami sandwich

    @ifoodiejenn | The OG - hot pastrami sandwich

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    Heroic Italian

    Heroic Italian

    4.4(164 reviews)
    4.7 miDowntown Berkeley
    $$

    Heroic Italian is a fantastic downtown Berkeley spot for a relaxed Italian meal. The food is…read moredelicious, from the elevated sandwiches and fresh pasta to the pizzas, salads, and a great Italian wine selection. The garden patio large and and dog friendly. Service is attentive and kind. We live in Oakland and this is one of favorite sport in Berkeley. My partner doesn't want me to post this review because she's afraid it will get too crowded, ha. Cheers

    We ordered via DoorDash, and I wouldn't call our experience "heroic."…read more The pinsa was very good. We got the Calabrian shrimp. We found it very tasty, but paying over $25 for this on DoorDash--certainly not worth the price even though we really enjoyed it. The spicy chicken parm sandwiches were not good. The chicken breast was flabby, and came across like it was one of those frozen cooked Tyson jobs. I would be very surprised if they actually breaded chicken breast, fried it, and made the sandwich with that. It was mushy, and the breading was like paste on the chicken. Pretty awful. They charge extra for sauce, which is a little much, given that we paid $21 for each sandwich. But we figured out pretty quickly why they do this: there was hardly any sauce on the sandwiches. And precious little cheese. We each ate half of our sandwich and figured we doctor the leftovers up the next day with a jar of Rao's and a bag of shredded Italian cheese. That helped, but nothing could save that chicken. The meatballs. We paid $15 for four, and we had high hopes, but they were so mushy that they fell apart in the sauce, and I couldn't tell what was sauce and what was meatballs. The only flavor that came across was fennel. Why any meatball should be so fennel-forward strikes me as bizarre. We got what we thought were pretty basic things, and they were fails. If an Italian place can't make a decent chicken parm sandwich nor a decent meatball, that says something. If you go, try the pinsa.

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    Heroic Italian - Inside counter

    Inside counter

    Heroic Italian - Come enjoy an OMG on the patio in the sun before the next storm hits! An organic Italian soda pairs nicely as does a glass of wine.

    Come enjoy an OMG on the patio in the sun before the next storm hits! An organic Italian soda pairs nicely as does a glass of wine.

    Heroic Italian - Calabrian Shrimp! Wild Gulf of Mexico shrimp roasted with brown butter sage, garlic, lemon juice & Calabrian Chilies ..Comes with crostini

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    Calabrian Shrimp! Wild Gulf of Mexico shrimp roasted with brown butter sage, garlic, lemon juice & Calabrian Chilies ..Comes with crostini

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