My husband and I got sick after eating at this place friday 1/02/24, 2 days later still feeling sick of my stomach.

Pete's is a go-to for me in the mission. Convenient to get to in the mission, but the hours make me a little sad. I think the best time to come is during standard meal hours, as the food is going to be fresher due to the demand. I've probably been here about 4-5 times now. Only once would I say that the meal wasn't what I expected/hoped. Almost always opt for the dinner meal, which comes with a baked potato and bread roll in addition to the meat and salad selection. Honestly don't think I've finished it in one sitting, usually have some to save for another meal. The first time I came here I was lucky enough to show up right when the ribs came out from being cooked. Delicious and fell right off the bone. My only gripe is they aren't open on Sundays or past 7:30 but I respect that they respect their employees time. It's a shame because it's typically Sundays that I'm craving it! Also not sure that I'd actually call this a BBQ joint, as only the ribs that I got felt like actually BBQ but the meat and meals are still tasty for what they are. read more

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Delicious! If you like the taste of roasted (not charcoal/mesquite BBQ) meat with a great bbq sauce this is the place! The meat was tender and hits the spot! This place is an old time favorite and it's easy to see why! read more

Love going to this place after the gym.... why? Because the portions are enormous and the food is made from scratch. Also, the pricing is cheap for the quantity of food you receive. My goto is the 1/4 chicken drenched in BBQ sauce, baked potato with butter, cucumber salad, and a giant roll. Its $9.80 out the door. All of the chickens are cooked rotisserie style. The rotisserie sits in the front window and you can watch them cook from the street. Its actually kind of mesmerizing. The BBQ sauce they use here is not spicy, but feel free to grab some of the hot sauce. Tip: If you ask, there happy to drench you with extra BBQ sauce. read more

Will never step foot in this establishment again in life customer service was terrible,everyone working just looked at me without saying a word,I am a man of color and felt a racial vibe, and on top of that the chicken was dry!!!!!!!! read more

Not real bbq as the meaning and source of "Barbecue or barbeque is a term used with significant regional and national variations to describe various cooking methods which use live fire and smoke to cook the food."- -Wikipedia When people think of BBQ, they think of smoke, charcoal, or other wood such as applewood, oak, hickory, etc. So in my definition, the meat here is not bbq meat, certainly not smoked texture either although because it is cooked in a rotisserie oven. As you walk into this BBQ restaurant, the setup is layed out like a cafeteria line and everything has already been cooked sitting to be served. Sometime is cold as it just sits there, unless you request for a fresh batch. read more

Who doesn't love Pete's? BBQ chicken & ribs; get ur veggies with beet or garden salad. Who knows? Maybe one day branch out for the spaghetti? I've had rhapsodic conversations with near strangers about Pete's BBQ. The chicken, the baked potatoes, the salads, the roll! Where else can you: 1) eat so well for under $10; 2) eat with such a cross-section of San Franciscans; 3) be treated with such kindness & civility? Pete's feeds heart & soul. read more

Pete's was off to a good start from the moment I walked in the door. It looks like a hole in the wall, it's in the mission, it's run by a smiley old guy, and it has a long history judging by these reviews and their stories. I got the quarter chicken combo and it was a hefty amount for dinner. I had some left over. $9.80 so basically $10 even. It's not necessarily a bargain at those prices but it is a solid deal. The chicken is very good although I've spent enough time in the south to be pretty picky. Definitely 4/5 stars. Their potato salad is rockin. The baked potato and bread both come pre-buttered, as is appropriate for this joint and nostalgic for a time when people buttered, salted, and cooked in lard with no questions asked. I'd happily come back to Pete's but I don't know if I'd consider it a landmark. Solid 4/5 stars. Thanks Pete for being part of the neighborhood :). read more

I bought 4 pcs pork ribs, 1 small macaroni salad, 1 plastic bag, NO SODA. I was charged an EXTRA $3.50 by female cashier. What a cheat. I'll never go back there. Besides the meat is under cooked. And parking is always a problem anywhere around there.... read more

Pete's Barbeque - Receipt. I bought 4 pcs pork ribs, 1 small mac salad, 1 plastic bag. I was charged extra $3.50 - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered the 1/4 lb chicken meal with macaroni salad and baked potato. The chicken and potato was the best. Both were very moist and very tasty. I got the sauce on the side it was ok but too sweet and honestly you don't need it because the seasoning and flavor of the chicken is really good . The macaroni salad was too sweet. Won't order again but I will try the regular salad next time. All meat and potato were cooked fresh, there were meat and potatoes being cooked in rotation. The customer service was ok, everyone said hello and thanks. read more

Pete's Barbeque - Two piece I got the sauce on the side it was ok but too sweet - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I absolutely love this place. Been going for 10+ years and it never disappoints. Super kind and friendly, food is delicious and a must eat if in SF! read more

I tried another sandwich, this time Ham. They slice the ham freshly right off of the bone for you. The sandwich could have used a little mustard but that my fault for not asking. It's a very hearty sandwich, with a couple sides this would be enough for two people. If you want a good sandwich or a tasty rotisserie chicken served to you by a gruff old Greek guy this is the place for you. read more

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In reviewing George's B.B.Q. on 24th recently I came across other reviewers who had stated similarities between George's and Pete's. Since I liked George's I had to check out Pete's for myself. The first two things I noticed when I walked into Pete's Barbeque is its popularity and its old school diner décor. The place was packed during a late weekday afternoon. I'm not certain how long Pete's has been around but judging by its interior I'd have to guess it's been a long time. The place just has a rundown feel to it with its faded walls, formica table tops, vinyl chairs and foot mouldings that are literally peeling off of the wall. Don't look up on the ceiling because the black dust cobwebs that have adhered itself to the flourescent lights just might make you think twice before ordering your food to eat in. The food spread looked nearly identical to George's with all of the hot rotisserie meats laid out, spaghetti with Polish sausages arranged across the top and pan after pan of chilled side salads for your choosing. They have slices of cheesecakes and pies on individual plates displayed just like George's too. For my initial visit to Pete's I duplicated my initial visit to George's by ordering the Roast Beef dinner served au jus. The lady doing the carving asked me how I preferred my beef. I told her I liked my beef medium then she proceeded to carve up some of the rarest slices I've come across. She sliced the beef thin too, but she did take the time to trim away any excess fat. It turned out to be a monster portion of rare and medium rare slices along with the buttered bake potato (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gKaBgL0FS7JBjBAKU69foA?select=V_0Az5S95lOlXrOsw6jdrw), roll and butter and the macaroni side salad (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gKaBgL0FS7JBjBAKU69foA?select=Dw_dChXZHfnh5YW66bWRjQ). The pool of juice actually made the super thin slices of meat cold as I noticed hot steam from the beef during the carving process. In addition to being cold the beef was tough too. I guess I should have expected that with some of the raw beef that was carved up. The overly-buttered bake potato was very good as was the creamy macaroni salad which I liked a bit more than the one at George's because it was properly chilled. I returned for a second visit days later and ordered a Chicken dinner. Pete's does very good rotisserie chicken too. Tender, moist meat is encased under a crispy, flavorful skin. I enjoyed the chicken much more than I did the roast beef. Pete's menu doesn't offer pastrami, brisket or combination plates and his prices are slightly higher. Since both Pete's and George's had hits and misses with their meats I'd rather stick to George's for a cleaner, less-crowded environment and lower prices. Pete's does deserve a solid 3.5 stars however. If you're a meat and potatoes type person like I am you probably can't go wrong at either restaurant. read more

Pete's Barbeque - Pete's Roast Beef Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Pete's BBQ looks like a place to get ham, turkey or bbq chicken with all the fixings (sides) $12ish. ordered a sausage sammie (4.75) got sausage only (2.39) -lack of communication somewhere sausage listed under take out, maybe. -sausage tasted good, didn't need the carbs from bread anyways. take outs: -short line at lunch time. read more

This is one of those places that I will never forget. My grandfather used to take me to Pete's BBQ for dinner with the family growing up. He loved the whole "blue plate special" and slow roasted meats. I've also learned to love these things as well. The place hasn't really changed since. The food is still delicious and the portions are hearty. My favorite dinner includes a 1/4 Rotisserie Chicken (All Breast), Baked Potato with BBQ sauce all on it, the Cucumber Salad or 3 Bean Salad served with a giant roll and butter baby. It's classics like this place that keep me coming back for more and where good food is always memorable. read more

This corner Barbeque joint has been around a long time. How long? My dad (Rest in Peace) used to take me here when I was little. Also to go further back in time, I recently saw an episode of Streets of San Francisco. This is also one of Lieutenant Mike Stone (Karl Malden...RIP!) and Inspector Steve Keller's (Michael Douglas) favorite place to eat on the show. I wish Yelp was around in the 1970's, so they can type up a review of the places they ate or investigate. Well, I have carried my dad's torch and took my daughter to this "Old School" Barbeque place for a early dinner. We split an order of the Chicken and Rib combo. For $10.99, you get a quarter of a Rottiserie-cooked Chicken (Leg and Thigh) four tender Pork Ribs, a side (we got potato-salad), baked potato, and a roll. All the meats and the Russet Potatoes are cooked in the rottiserie cooker and making the meats very delicate and tender. But despite having friendly service and tasty meats, our potato salad was too watery with a soup-like texture. Also, they spread "way" too much butter on our baked potato and roll. The lady actually scooped the butter to our sides, like scooping Ice Cream to a cone. The amount of butter is over-exceedingly too much for us. We may enjoy butter, but save the butter for Paula Deen's show. Cash only, ya'll! read more

Pete's Barbeque - 1/4 of a Chicken and Rib combo - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

The eats are good, the eats are cheap, all of this, thanks to Pete's. My friend and I got ourselves a huge plate of BBQ spare ribs for $10.79. The prices of other entrees and sides are modestly priced as well--take a look at Ed U.'s menu picture for the deets. This hole-in-the-wall not-so-authentic joint ain't serving up fall-off-the-bone ribs, but there's a nice variety of fat and chew to keep all cheap eaters amused. The homemade BBQ sauce that's offered at the end of the lunch cafeteria line is free and is worth a try. Tangy! CASH ONLY. Cheap plates of meat that can't be beat--that's Pete's! goshdangit why is his name so catchy. read more

Pete's Barbeque - The Pete's team serving up some delicious BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

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2 stars with sauce, 3 stars without. Seriously, B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own BBQsauce). When dude puts meat on your plate then goes "Do you want sauce on it?" do yourself a favor and be like awwheeeyyyllnah. It's not BBQ sauce by any means; it's closer to TV dinner gravy or a light version of Irish brown sauce. It's miles away from being any sort of BBQ sauce, however you look at it. Yet the meat cuts were deece. Ribs were the meatiest & right-texturest I've had in a while. It was also the most food for the lowest price I've had in a while: quarter chicken + 3 ribs + halfbaked #neeearrdebeeech potato + coley + bread roll + agua = $11.95, $14-something after tip. iBuen valor! read more

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Pete's is the definition of a hole-in-the-wall place that you want to keep on the down low. I love that his logo features his face and when you start to order, you actually SEE Pete and you have that "Ah-ha!" moment. Great to support a small business like this and such a savory delectable one as well! We came here once literally just because we walked by and smelled how amazing the BBQ was- and saw the prices and our jaws dropped further. It is so affordably delicious that we stood in the massive line which went by quick- and ordered a chicken for just under $10 that came along with potatoes that would make you slap-your-momma, they're that good. This is NOT a date night place, it's not romantic and the ambiance is what it is.. but who cares??? It's darned good food and you can take it and eat outside for all I care- Pete does BBQ excellent and that's what he focuses on. Have been here a few times since that fated day (and even "catered" a party with Pete's BBQ, I almost died on the car drive carrying all the BBQ because the smell was overwhelmingly incredible). Always get the chicken and always get the potatoes (they're crunchy with the potato skin that's crispy and the toppings make it that much more fun to eat). HIGHLY recommend this place.. and as I'm writing this review, I am already checking Google Maps for traffic to Pete's and probably will pick some up later. Ooh! A Tip: parking is atrocious in the Mission District (regardless of where you're going) so park in the neighborhoods adjacent, maybe 2-3 blocks away and just walk it over. It's a quick jaunt and you'll burn off a potato skin or two. read more

This is everything I've ever wanted ribs to be but didn't know they could be. Fresh off the grill, it was crispy and the perfect texture and the meat just melted off the bone. The bbq sauce was the best I've ever had. I think they make it themselves? Not sure. Prices were a little steep for such a homey laid back decor within, but it's SF. Definitely going back! read more

I love Pete's BBQ ever since I moved to SF. Always fast and friendly service, perfect food for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I always order the ribs, they are just wonderful. The baked potato is also extra yummy with a big blob of sour cream in it! Then I get a refreshing Orangina that always makes me happy. read more

I just love Pete's. And not only because it's a 5 minute walk from my house. (Although that helps.) But it's that smell. I can't walk by it without buying a chicken! Mmm that smell. They pipe it into the street to getcha! It definitely seems like a family business, of which I approve. The ambiance of full-on regulars is great, too. Everyone likes a business with a line out the door! (It moves pretty fast, except for when I've got 3 bottles of wine and friends waiting for me at Dolores Park, but I pretend it's just b/c the cute weekend guy wants to check me out. Ha.) Chicken: The skin is tasty, sticky-like-i-like-it, and flavorful. The dark meat is moist, and the breasts are plump. (Like mine.) (Well, kinda.) (Or not.) (Anyway.) Moving on... I also love that you can get a full-on turkey neck for $1. Yum. I LOVE the ribs, but they are hella salty, so be warned. 5 stars for my tasty local chicken joint. read more

For Yelpers who give high marks on the philosophy "I can't get over how much food I can get for so little money", might I suggest moving to Middle America where the buffets are plentiful and cheap! For Yelpers who give high marks because of great childhood memories, might I remind them that children have horrible palates and prefer dishes like Kraft Mac & Cheese, Ellio's Pizza and Tyson Chicken Fingers. I couldn't buy into the hype of Pete's, the food here is just ok. A retro experience to remember, but nowhere near my top list of repeats in the Mission. Rotisserie Chicken: Like most standard rotisserie chicken you'd find at supermarkets and restaurants. The amazing differentiating factor is the warm BBQ sauce! Love getting it on the side and dousing my tender chicken with it. Not award winning, but leaps and bounds ahead of K.C. Masterpiece. Comfort. Ribs: Not a fan. Very tough, like bad Chinatown spareribs. Potato: The surprising star of this joint! The bottom half of this tater is full of crunchy fatty delight. I'm content just eating the skin and the surrounding 1/4 inch of baked potato. I think they get this way be sitting below the rotating chickens when cooking to catch all the drippings. The metallic bottom and the greasy drippings must then have a light slow fry reaction. The top half is unremarkable though. Spaghetti: Way softer than al dente. The meat sauce reminded me of a school cafeteria. Maybe a tad trailer, but decent when paired with the chicken. Pasta Salad: Too soft pasta rounds in a mostly mayo sauce. Spaghetti is a better choice. read more

I think people should realize that SF does not have real estate to support restaurants having a smoker. So those people being snobs about it should let it go. Proportional to the price, this place is pretty good. Half a cornish hen and four plus side for $11 is a great deal. The plate fed both of us and it was our only meal of the day. The ribs were decent but the chicken was really tender. read more

I love going to Petes Barbeque specially when the owner is there because he is very hopeful and also greets you with a smile I love going there for the food as well because it is tasty and it doesn't only feed one person it feeds to my babies enjoy the chicken and the baked potato and my oldest loves to eat the spaghetti so you if you're in the mood for chicken but you don't want to cook you should try going to Petes Barbeque and they have dinner plates and items to go ala carte and everything is delicious our favorite items to eat there are the chicken the ribs the macaroni salad the spaghetti read more

Is a little place on Mission street, the barbeque or the Roast Beef & Turkey sandwich !!! AWESOME For a sandwich + soda is like 10 bucks read more

Pete's Barbeque - The sandwich is Great!! In this place you will find always fresh food! - Barbeque Near Me - San Francisco, California

Pete's BBQ is one of my favorite original Mission restaurants!! Although the pandemic makes it difficult for a lot of our local restaurant owners, Pete's BBQ continues to thrive. Food is great, bbq is one of a kind. The bread was a little hard & I didn't have enough butter to put in my baked potato. Other than that, this place is great! I will always come back to Pete's for more BBQ & supporting this local business. read more

It's all about the rotisserie chicken--moist, delicious, and affordable. Also a fan of getting a freshly carved turkey sandwich. The smells that waft out onto 20th get me all the time. read more

Still the BEST barbecue in SF. This place has been open since before I was born. I remember coming here as a kid in the 90's and enjoying their fresh chicken bbq dinner plates. They make their sauce in house and cook their chicken and ribs to perfection. This place is still cash only so be prepared when you enter. It's worth it! read more

Found a hair in my spaghetti. Owner was too busy playing on his cell phone to help a customer (me) in a timely manner who the cashier short-changed. I walked in with high hopes and left with a bad taste in my mouth, literally. Some restaurants stay a hole in the wall, because they are not that good. Pete's BBQ is one of those. You can do better elsewhere. read more

Great food, horrible customer service. YOU CAN SEE the utter disgust on Pete and his sons face when your being served. They're upset that their clientele is the minority of San Francisco. read more

An original and I'll go to restaurant with fair prices and it is original. Nothing has changed with the food or the menu or the taste. I recommend this anytime anyplace. read more

We were strolling on Mission yesterday and found parking easily on a beautiful afternoon...... Across the street, we noticed this small place filled with folks..... As we lined up, all the tables were full, so we decided to ask and share.... We both ordered half a chicken, comes with a side, we got beets and potato salad, and it comes with buttered bread.....besides, it was served by the cutest young man with baby blue eyes, still day dreaming.....lol The food was pretty good, tasty bbq sauce, not overwhelming, the bread was a tad much for us..... Very reasonable prices, about 11 bucks each....great deal and nice people all around, especially the one that allowed us to share a table.... read more

I've been going here since I was a little girl and it has never disappointed me. The bbq chicken is tender, juicy, and delicious. I also love the baked potatoes, they're probably my favorite. As busy as they always are, they have the seating arrangements to an artform. There's never an issue with finding a seat. Highly recommend! read more

When I first move to SF in 1989, I lived in the Mission and used to go to Pete's frequently. Loved it! Now I go there from time to time to get a sandwich. I have been getting ham and turkey combo. Very basic but tasty. I agree that this place is more like a hof brau (like Tommy's Joynt) than a BBQ restaurant (not there is anything wrong with that!): Bottom line, good basic meats, hand carved by friendly staff, cheap and non-frills. Don't go here for traditional BBQ or expect anything fancy. read more

Take out preferred over sitting. The food is great, however, and no fault to businesses Because of inflation it is a bit pricey.

Food 4 The baked potatoes are amazing!! with butter, sour cream and chicken fat from rotisserie... just so tasty! Ambience 3 Most customers order for to-go. Service 4 Price 5+ read more

A little over-rated. The chicken was good, but not that special. The turkey and the beef were both really dry. The spare ribs were ok, The potatoes were good. The drippings from the chicken are used to season the potatoes during cooking. The food was a bit greasy and had lots of sodium. Overall, it was a good value, But 4 - 5 stars for this restaurant is a little high. read more

Woof was this place a disappointment. From the outside, this place looks like the real deal. Even the menus on the wall, the cash only bit, and the old timey clock makes this feel like you're walking into a genuine Southern/Midwestern BBQ joint. Things go down quickly from there. Cafeteria style serving. Spaghetti (?!). Rotisserie chicken looks good, but... this place is not a BBQ place. The sauce is just the worst. Bland. Feels like it's the stuff at the bottom of a Spaghetti-Os can. Runny. No kick to speak of. Just awful. Sides were ok, had a lame Mac side - some sort of weird chickpea based slaw? Bleh. Service was fast and the folks were nice enough. But this just... isn't BBQ. read more

Can't beat this place. It's delicious and remarkably cheap. Can't go wrong with the chicken