I'm from the South, and I am picky about my BBQ. This is a classic, standard Texas style joint,…read moremeaning you should get the brisket, the hot links, or both. That said, their pulled pork was technical perfection. I had most of it down before I realized I hadn't sauced it! This place is run like real BBQ place. Order at the counter, get your own pickles and sauce, grab your own drinks. It's supposed to be this way, so anyone mad about it should probably go to Jersey Mike's and get a sub there.

It was lunch time on a Wednesday, and I was on my way to try Nick The Greek, but as I turned the…read morecorner from Old First onto First street, I saw smoke billowing from a pop-up outdoor BBQ, and I decided to try that instead. They were set up on the corner of 1st and Old 1st, in the little dirt lot by the mural that says "Welcome to Downtown LIVERMORE". I ordered a Tri Tip sandwich with grilled onions, peppers, and BBQ sauce, with sides of corn bread and baked beans. Total was $17.50, and I paid by Venmo. The people running the BBQ were kind and easygoing. I told them I'd be taking my food home in a backpack on my motorcycle, and they assured me it would be wrapped up tight and bagged for safety. After I got home, I opened up the bag and found a nice warm sandwich wrapped tightly, and my two sides packaged in little plastic containers. I was a little surprised when I noticed the corn bread and beans were cold, like they'd been refrigerated. When I opened up the lid on the corn bread, the nicely browned crust peeled right off with the plastic. I think they should probably wrap the corn bread in a little wax paper to prevent that from happening. After microwaving the corn bread and beans, I got down to eating my lunch. The sandwich came in a nice thick roll, which I liked. It was a little crunchy, so I think it was toasted. I thought the Tri Tip was decent. The meat was nice and tender, with a slightly smoky flavor. The sandwich had a lot of veggies on it, but I found those to be a bit watery and not super flavorful. For grilled veggies, I would expect to see some charring and to get some of that smoky flavor, but these looked and tasted like they had been sauteed with no seasoning. I liked the BBQ sauce, and I would have liked a little more than I got. Probably best to get some extra sauce on the side. The corn bread was good, but really sweet. I think I'd prefer it with less sugar. The beans were delicious. Overall I'd say it the food was alright. Could be better in several areas, and I'm sure they will get better as they receive feedback from local diners. BBQ is certainly popular in this town, but you still have to mind the details. I definitely didn't regret my decision to get BBQ instead of my original plan. I got my lunch from a local street vendor out in the sun, rather than an air conditioned franchise restaurant, and for me, that's always a nice change of pace. I look forward to trying again.

Hidden Gem in Livermore!…read more 1st time trying Korner Roll and Bowl, came in with my family of 4 and had the best experience. This family owned establishment was very authentic, we had the Pork Katsu, Peach Soju, 2 orders of Spam Masubi, Avocado Roll, and Spicy Pork Hot Stone Bipimbop. Everything was super delicious, we will definitely come back. The only thing I missed was taking pictures of the food.

Like most places, the price has gone up and the portion size has gotten smaller, but still a nice…read morealternative to fast food. The food is made to order with fresh ingredients. You don't get a huge portion, but it's plenty for lunch. Their spicy pork isn't spicy is the only complaint and this time around I forgot to ask for hot sauce or to make it spicy. Still a reasonable price for $20 out the door.

We Came here on a Monday afternoon. Really enjoyed the service and atmosphere…read more Now I can't compare this place to my OG Vietnamese spots in San Jose, but in the Livermore area I can say this place is pretty good. I really enjoy their rice plates and vermicelli bowls. They also have good chicken pho here. - 8/10 for rice plates, especially in the Livermore area. Would rec if you're in the area and want some good Vietnamese food.

Just ok. The food is…read moreok. Not good, not bad, not memorable. Nothing worth coming back to, to be honest. The service is good and attentive but we also came at an off hour where it wasn't not busy at all.

I ordered for the first time on Mother's Day weekend, we arrived to pick up the orders, I had…read morebought the Board Room tray & the wine package. They looked organized, but they had to go find my order and I had to show them my email receipts because they didn't have my order on file...took a little longer but that was fine. They also gave out flowers for Mother's Day which was super nice! When we arrived home I unpacked & cleaned everything, and noticed I didn't get a Chardonnay, so I emailed Cabana Dave's right away to check to see what to do. I followed up with another email on 5/13 with no response. UPDATE Dave called me back personally today-he explained that they've been swamped & he said sorry for not getting back to me sooner. He has the wine & I can pick it up tomorrow! I love that they are helping local businesses during this time, and really I'd give more stars if I could get someone to respond to my question. I'll defiantly order again, mistakes happen but it's great when they are fixed! Thanks Dave!

This is about customer service, not the food. I called about…read morea catering inquiry and Jill answered the phone. She laughed at and corrected me during our brief conversation, making me uncomfortable and quick to move on to another caterer. I am sure she had no ill intentions but as someone who has worked in customer service for seven years this was an unacceptable way to be treated. It came across as rude and thoughtless. I am giving this two stars instead of one because I hate to poorly effect this catering company's ratings because of a phone call, but I was very put off by this interaction.

Amazing food , the three meat meal is incredible. Burnt brisket ends are to die for , either beef…read moreor pork! The service is spot on and quick- the place is really loud and everyone is loud to hear each other. The bar has some killer special scotch picks and beer selection is amazing .

I want to start off by saying that I have been coming to Sauced for probably a decade now. The…read moreservice has always been great, the wait time and order to table time have never been bad. The ambience always is great, good music, good crowds, always something to watch for those who just want to kick it and have a drink. The reason for the three star review is that I cant help but notice that the quality and portioning of food has diminished from prior experiences i had here in the past years. To make it worse, prices have only gone up due to inflation. We had the rednexican nachos, burnt ends, sliced brisket ends and fried oreos. The nachos and the fried oreos were great as usual, but the entrees, not so much. The temps were off and the taste was not there, it has not been for the past two visits for us. Not sure if it's the product itself or the preparation of it, but it's just not the same quality i was used to. It's still a good spot to visit, but I wouldn't recommend it as a go to BBQ spot in the Livermore area.

We had an outdoor dinner for 8 and A Cut Above Catering came early to set the table, and get…read moreeverything ready before guests arrived. They served the absolutely delicious appetizers selected by the chef and his server poured the wine. It was so elegant and professional! He created a seafood theme with all the trimmings, veggies, bread and salad. He surprised us with an amazing desert that was light and delicious! He brought his own Bar-b-que and table, set up in our patio and after the meal was served, he and his server cleaned up the dishes and kitchen. The place looked immaculate when they were finished. You won't be disappointed if you hire this company... Natalie Kruger 925 580-5963

Amazing gourmet food ! Quality food and quality service . Highly recommended. Will definitely use…read moreagain .

Not sure how many times you can write a review for the same restaurant.. but it just gets better…read moreevery time!!! This is me and my bf's go to sushi restaurant. It's absolutely amazing. The food is delicious, fresh, and always served with a smile, the service is extremely quick, efficient, and delightful (all of the servers are so sweet) and the ambiance is calm and relaxed always!! Stop looking, go get some sushi at wasabi bistro!

Want to start off that food was incredible, everything had a really great flavor and the fish was…read morejust so fresh! Service was equally awesome, we came for lunch, got seated and served immediately and food came within minutes! Ambiance was nice, not too loud and had tasteful music playing in the background! Would recommend to anyone wanting a quick bite of sushi in the Livermore area!

I really wanted this to hit, but this paella is all surface and no soul…read more The rice tastes like it was cooked in a basic seafood broth and that's pretty much where the flavor journey ends. No depth, no layers, no real saffron punch. Just yellow rice doing the bare minimum. The bigger issue is how it's assembled. You can tell nothing is cooked together. The rice goes in first, then they literally count out the seafood and place it on top so it looks loaded. Shrimp, mussels, clams all just sitting there instead of being worked through the dish. Because of that, the seafood tastes like it was boiled separately in broth with no sear, no color, no character. Paella should be cohesive. This feels more like a rice bowl with seafood garnish. It looks good in photos, but once you dig in, it's very one note and very mid. For twenty bucks, I expected more technique and more flavor. This is basic street food execution dressed up to look generous. If you're craving real paella depth, this isn't it.

Delicious Paella and Wonderful Service at the San Ramon Farmers Market…read more I picked up the meat paella from Saffron Paella World at the San Ramon Farmers Market on Saturday, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, fresh, and perfectly balanced--truly one of the best paellas I've had. Oscar, the owner, was there in person and couldn't have been friendlier. You can tell he takes real pride in his food and in connecting with customers. The freshness and quality really stand out, and it's such a treat to have this level of flavor at a local market. Highly recommend stopping by if you want fantastic food and genuinely warm service. A definite must‑try.