This place has decent food. But just now my family and I had ordered food and drinks and sitting outside at 1:30 pm on a lovely Saturday to the total of $55. My daughter wanted a salad from starbird. So she got her salad and joined us. The employees told us she couldnt sit with us because she had food from another vendor. I looked around and saw there were at least 8 seats open outside where we were and even more inside. I asked why this is a problem considering so many chairs were open. The employee told me it's just the rules. I said please use some common sense and overlook this. If it were busy and you needed the chairs I would totally understand and comply. This ended poorly and we will not be visiting this restaurant again. Cmon people! Use your brain and remember who pays your wages. The customer is always right. read more

I love the self-service option here to order and grab water etc. And the food is consistently good. Service is fast and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Pig In a Pickle - Brisket, 1/4 Rack Baby Back Ribs, macaroni and cheese and Beef Brisket Chili - Barbeque Near Me - Corte Madera, California

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Walking into the place we were eventually greeted by a gentleman informing us that the only way to order was to scan the QR code on the table and order and pay that way. I've used QR codes on numerous occasion's and to order is completely impersonal. We asked for water and the gentlemen told us we can go get our own. The brisket and dogs were overwhelmed by bread and that was the majority of the taste. It's crazy that they want you to pay and also tip before the food is out and service is given. I love BBQ and I was hoping to have had a better experience for my family. read more

Service sucks! I told the girl at the door, I wanted to sit outside, "Are you paying cash or credit?". I said credit, she told me down load the q r card and that was it. I ordered 6 ribs, baked beans, Cole slaw and a glass of wine. $52 w/added tip ($8) Ribs were smoked, expected some pink, these were blood tinged. Baked beans in a watery sauce and Cole slaw bland. The $13 glass of wine was off. The runner( bus boy) was courteous. No one returned to ask "How is everything" I tried to call the store to send the server back out, so I wouldn't have to leave my food and drink unattended, the call went voicemail. I finally got up and went to the entrance asking for a box to go. When she returned I showed her the bloody ribs, and asked for a box so I could re cook at home. She brought a bag, sauce and never offered for me to talk to a manager etc. Never will I return. Not worth it!! read more

Best BBQ in Marin hands down. The brisket is to die for and the sides are yummy. Service is always spot on.

Serious negative thought has to be given to a restaurant that closes at 8 pm, particularly those that reside on a major thoroughfare. It sucks, particularly if you take your time & go out of your way to go there. What are they thinking. Adding insult to injury was that they clearly allowed people to access the restaurant minutes prior to my arrival at 8:19, as they were just getting served. I am not happy. Never again. read more

Obviously. The place isn't doing well. The owners are bitter. I've run many kitchens, and the experience at pig and a pickle has nothing to do with the food. It's the customer service. There's no one to take your order, it's a kiosk. Which makes it a glorified food hall. Still asking for a 20% tip mind you. There are many offerings at the mall, so after spending 60 bucks at this place, i brought a salad from Blue Barn ( packed btw). Pig and a pickle was EMPTY. The owner literally ran out and in a very obnoxious tone told us we couldn't eat there with any outside food. If it was a sit down restaurant with servers.. I'd understand. But this was an empty place that I just spent 60 bucks. This place won't last. No customer service. No kindness but at least she offered us a refund and we got it. Because I'm not going to be spoken like this by anybody. And then I look up and there's signs everywhere saying "no outside food". Why? They had no reasoning. Especially for people who just bought food for your zero customer service food hall. How cheap can you be. Take a class on how to run a restaurant and how to treat customers. Hire some servers. Oh I forgot. There aren't enough people dining there. I give this place 6 months read more

Had a chore to do in Marin County and ate here. Excellent smoke in the meats. Far from my home but I would go again if I were near. The atmosphere was very inviting. The inside-outside space is nice. Service was excellent. read more

4/28/2023 visit Food Picks: Baby Back Ribs ($19 for 6 ribs) had short and thick tender meat. BBQ sauce was on the sweet side and very watery. A Solid rib. Wish they had a combo plate! On another occasion, the ribs were a bit dry. 8/10 Their spicy BBQ sauce is very spicy. Beef Brisket ($16 for 1/2 lb) was very good. They let you select the part you would like. Tender, juicy. 9/10 Pulled pork ($7 for 1/4lb) was thin and a reasonable portion. Good flavor. 8/10 Just OK: None Would not reorder: Collard Greens ($5) were a bit too watery. 6/10 Baked beans ($3.50 for 8oz) were too hard. 6/10 read more

We ordered lunch for pickup on a weekday. We ordered 10 platters with different combinations -- Pig in a Pickle got all our orders right! We're so used to getting our orders wrong in a lot of places, so I was impressed. Loved the food! I ordered ribs and hot links and sides of Mac and cheese, collard greens, and cornbread. Yum! I should have ordered a bag of potato chips coz my coworker had me try some, it was perfectly seasoned. Can't wait to bring my husband there. read more

Pig In a Pickle - Ribs and Hot Links, Mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Damn, this place is so GOOD. It's super easy to order, super great to sit and chill, but most of all the food is SO good. I keep coming here everyday and getting a pulled pork sandwich and putting all the different sauces (a bunch of them are on the table). It smells like a neighborhood barbecue when you pass by too, all smokey and barbecuey, yum. And on top of all that, it's reasonably priced. read more

i think 3.5 is right. the brisket was very good. the best meat imo. ribs not bad, pork fine. the chili was a lot...and also lacked some seasoning. mac and cheese probably my favorite side. coleslaw standard and a good pair with the heavy and rich bbq. i dont love the ordering through the qr code. have to get up to get a drink refill and hard to get hold of someone if you need something like napkins. great selection of bbq sauce. good amount of beers and they have two tv's that will have whatever game on. read more

I'm an avid beer drinker and i got a pilsner, according to the menu choice, and upon receiving it I was met with a horrid smell of soap, along with the immediate taste of it when i took a drink. When asked to fix or change it to an alternative choice, the bartender replied with "I can't put the beer back in the keg, i can only sell you a new one." I expected some sort of help but alas i was left beer less and without a refund. Never again. read more

We were visiting from out of town and came upon this restaurant. It was delicious! We ordered brisket with coleslaw and beans and everything was delicious! I highly recommend it! read more

Best brisket ever tried. Food came out quickly and staff was friendly. Mac and cheese was rich and creamy. Brisket chili was spicy but delicious. read more

Just had a terrible experience. We ordered a family meal for $100+. One person does not eat barbecue, so we brought one sandwich from another vendor. The manager/owner? approached before our food was even delivered, and us and asked us to leave, and noted they do post a sign that says no outside food allowed. We said we were leaving and disputing the charge. The manager/owner mentioned she hope I never came back. No problem there. Seems odd. You sacrifice $100+ in revenue and lose a customer forever to make a point. Never again. read more

Surprisingly good authentic wood-smoked BBQ (California white oak) in an upper-class shopping mall!   Saved it to my Favorite places folder! At first looking for just a burger spot, the good wood-smoke atmosphere hooked us as we approached the Pig in a Pickle, promising a lip-smacking BBQ lunch experience.   We seated ourselves just outside the restaurant at a rustic picnic bench table with ample space for 6+.  Popular easy listening music was comfortably playing while we examined the menu for our best choices. Inside at the register, our family of 3 ordered a brisket sandwich, 1/2 lb baby back ribs, a salad with brisket on the side, small orders of ranch beans, cornbread, and mac & cheese, 2 whole dill pickles, and beverages. Our server, Brenda, took our order at the register and delivered the food all at once to our table (even though I had one of those "come and get it" buzzer discs). She was very helpful and accomodating with our questions and requests. We requested the leaner cuts of brisket, and all portions actually were lean, well-smoked, juicy and delicious!    Oh -- the ribs!!  The menu showed typically 6 bones in a 1/2 pound order, but we received 7 well-endowed bones.  The low-fat rib meat was darkly crusted and done well enough that it was easily coaxed off the bone, yet still tender inside.  Yum!! A complete variety of sauces were stationed on each table but the meats were very tasty as-is. The Brisket sandwich: 6 oz of moust and tender meat sliced on a fresh soft bun, served with sliced pickle, just melted in the mouth!  Wonderful! My daughter was totally happy with her order of the organic mixed greens salad -- fresh and crisp -- with a serving of brisket on the side. The 'small' sized cornbread and ranch beans were delicious side dishes, each a satisfying 8 oz. portion. The mac & cheese was good and cheesy, and not too salty as they can sometimes be. Sodas were served in real glass glasses with straws.  My wife loved the fresh lemonade. The one item that was just so-so: the whole dill pickle.  Not as crisp as I had hoped -- a bit too soft inside. Just the same, we left the plates totally cleaned. At the end, we received large moist towelettes for easy cleanup at the table. Overall, the Pig in a Pickle gets a definite 4 stars from this Yelper! Lip-smacking test passed!   We were satiated and satisfied!  I'd be back next week if I didn't live 500 miles away! read more

Good BBQ is always a treasure. When you come here, it's always going to work out. They have every type and variation of sauce except Alabama White sauce. The brisket is just right, the mac N cheese is magnificent, and the beans are heavenly! We loved the ribs, and we reveled in the Carolina sauce drizzled over the pulled pork. That was just one meal. We'll be back! read more

Like wow!!! Picked up BBQ to go after having lunch at Fieldwork. Couldn't leave without trying some food from here as the smell permeates this outdoor shopping plaza. The online ordering system was a bit wonky and kicked me off a few times but eventually worked. You can order what cut of brisket you'd like, lean, fatty, or chefs choice. I ordered chefs choice. It was nice as you can order a variety of sizes if you want a little meat, or a lot. I ordered small servings so I could try a few. The brisket was too die for!! Next time, I will order more! The beef ribs had a dry rib and fell off the bone: the half chicken was the only strange option. It looked undercooked, it wasn't, and the skin wasn't crispy. The taste was just alright but, mmm, I won't waste my bbq craving on it again. The collard greens were delicious as well. If you're in this area, which I am not frequently, thank goodness ir I'd crave the brisket, do it!! Choice chefs choice and you won't be disappointed. Leave the chicken out of it. Lol. Enjoy your life and eat bbq. read more

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The food is good but done going here. The owner gave me attitude asking about the tacos they used to sell. Said we dont make them anymore, I said they were my favorite and he gave me attitude. Now they have a empty patio and I wanted a beer and some BBQ and my daughter got a chicken sandwich across from PIG. She couldnt sit with me. So I didnt order and wont be coming back... Thanks read more

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The place looks nice but the seats are very uncomfortable. The staff are not very friendly . The food is not seasoned. You can do so much better at home. I spent 112$ dollars for my food, and it was so basic. Never will go again for that price. Save the money and go to the chicken restaurant across from them. Way cheaper and nice portion. The staff are nice and you get what you paid for for real. read more

Amazing dinner tonight. We got several things and split everything. Brisket was very good but the pulled pork was amazing! Yum. The beans were delicious and the collard greens were phenomenal. I had the Parker roll and hubby had the corn bread. Everything was great. This place really does a great job. My only complaint is this restaurant isn't located next door to my house! read more

Probably my most favorite discovery in Marin to date. I've been disappointed by barbecue in Marin in the past. I've also been half disappointed by places that certain things are good certain things aren't. However this is the exception. There is nothing that they have served me here that I didn't salivate over and want to return to. The minute I walked in the door I heard excellent music and no volume on the TVs. I sat at the bar and was greeted by Charlie. He was extremely knowledgeable about every product in this building. I had a lot of questions about the products here but he never tired answering any of my questions. I asked him about the beers the meats besides and his choice of music. He followed me every inch of the way and continue to explain all the incredible sauces that they have here. The owner/chef is very particular about the quality of all the beef and the pork that comes through the door. Veggies are seasonal local. As former employee of Lark Creek Inn and the French Laundry, quality is first. So he only buys from two companies. One in Oregon and one in Southern California that carries the quality that he wants that is no antibiotics steroids or any crazy stuff in the meat. Just high-quality. I look around the interior's in here and it's done sort of country style. A lot of wood. big windows, and a beautiful area outside to sit under a spreading pepper tree. It's really a nice place and very clean very very clean. Everyone I met here it was highly trained very proficient and a formative and hard-working. I didn't see any people just standing around doing nothing. They were cleaning working, and getting ready for the next shift. I ordered two meats and three sides. My meat was the brisket and sausage and my sides were collard greens, cornbread, mac and white cheddar cheese. Every bite every taste every combination of the multiple sauces that you can put on the meats with magic. I have never so strongly recommended a barbecue house in my life. Ask anyone anything about anything and they can tell you exactly what's going on with the food. Bravo for them. At this time Charlie is my go-to guy. THE BUZZ: Parking - Yes Greeted/Seated - when busy Atmosphere/Décor - country Service - stellar Cleanliness - spotless Menu Selection - massive Vegan - limited Presentation/Portion - Impressive Outdoor/Patio - In good weather Take out - Yes Catering - Special menu Unique Feature - Special beers. Bar - No spirits. Wine & beer. Kid Friendly - Yes Pet Friendly - Patio only Music/Live Music - Satellite TV - Yes Dress -  casual Value - $$$ Cash/Credit - Yes Wi-Fi - No Happy Hour - Yes Handicapped Friendly - Yes read more

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Overpriced, mediocre BBQ which is why this place is usually mostly empty while surrounding restaurants are packed. The guy (who i think is manager?) is also surprisingly rude. Lack of BBQ in Marin county helps them, but still - won't be going back read more

I'm so glad that there is a BBQ option for me here in Marin. Pig in a Pickle offers solid BBQ at an affordable price. The portion sizes are solid, and the meat quality and sides are good. I generally go for the 3 meat plate, which is really enough food to fill up two people. Meats: Beef brisket: Get the fatty option! Their brisket is decent, particularly on a day when you get a juicy, fatty piece. The meat is rich and flavorful on a good day, a bit tough on a bad day. Baby back ribs: Solid ribs with a dry rub. The meat is flavorful, and goes great with their BBQ sauces. The tenderness / toughness of the meat varies from visit to visit. Hot links: Their hot links are quite good. Great flavor, good texture, and overall a solid hot link. Pulled pork: The pulled pork is a bit lacking in flavor, but once again goes great with the BBQ sauce. While this isn't my choice of meat when it's on a plate, it'd be great in a BBQ sandwich. Sides: Beef brisket chili: Generous portion of chili with chunks of brisket inside. Definitely worth getting if you're a fan of chili! Collard greens: Great option to keep some fiber in your life. Chunk of ham to add to the flavor as well. Potato salad: Standard potato salad. Nothing particularly unique about it, but not a bad potato salad either. Kettle Tallow Chips: Good chips! Flavorful and crispy. Overall, Pig in a Pickle is a great addition to the food options in Marin. It's conveniently located in the Town Center so there's plenty of parking, there's indoor and outdoor seating, and there's a variety of food options for when you're craving BBQ. Definitely worth checking out if you haven't been yet! read more

22.04.25. A Rare 5 from me on BBQ 1st brisket offered ether lean or marbelized!!! That ALONE was 4.5 to 5 !!! I hate lean, dry beef .... THIS ISN'T DRY 2nd order again as takeout ... Brisket after 6 hrs later ... Still killer Pull Pork was beutifully moist Had a little fat to impart flavor (95% of other places were like either Kalua pig without/weak seasonings Too firm/cooked Bland) NOT THE ONE I HAD FROM HERE! Chicken ... I have to retry it straight I did sampled it w 6 sauces, 1 dip, 1 pepper vinegar ... YES ALL 8 bottles read more

This is our second visit. My husband is a big BBQ fan, I'm not so much. He ordered a pulled pork sandwich, I had a salad with cold pulled chicken. We were very happy with what we got. The salad was large -- hearty meal-size -- fresh, with lots of pomegranate (yes!), shredded beets and carrots, and of course very tender chicken. Also I loved that the dressing of my choice was on the side. I'm pretty picky about the amount of dressing I use, so it's perfect! The meat, including the sandwich, seems a bit bland but I think it's quite intentional. You are supposed to enjoy with the variety of sauces of your liking. The service was just OK... I had a slight issue with my drink not arriving but we sorted it out. read more

Pig In a Pickle - Barbeque Near Me - Corte Madera, California

This Barbecue place is without question an OUTSTANDING place to have some OUTSTANDING barbecue! I ate there for the first time today and it won't be my last! I've been eating barbecue in the Bay Area since 1980 in Oakland, Richmond, Pleasanton, Berkeley, Alameda, East Palo Alto, Livermore, Lake Tahoe, etc. Because I'm African American I frequented these cities with ease and tried them all. This is the best barbecue and service without a doubt! The ribs were so good they didn't need sauce. Smoked to perfection! I tried the greens, cornbread, beans, cold slaw, potato chips and ordered some to go! If you love barbecue and the trimmings you have to go here. The variety of sauces and the vinegar with pepper made my green break dance on my tongue! I didn't have room for the sausage links but I'm going back as soon as can! I give this restaurant a 10 out of 10 on all points. These baby back ribs will keep me coming back!! I highly recommend you treat yourself and your family to a second to none Dinning experience! read more

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Wow. In a way I'm glad my negative experience with the service is not unique. We were a party of 3, order three meals and 2 drinks. My young child wanted a specialty drink from one of the to-go food places across this place so I went to get the drink from there. While my husband and kid were off washing their hands the waiter came up to me to give me hard time about bringing in outside food and drinks. I explained to him it was a drink we promised to get our kid and that all of our meals and 2 drinks were from the restaurant. Like really?! How petty do you need to be and give us a negative experience before we even get our food. I'm also curious why they decided to wait until my husband to not be around to give me a hard time about the drink. Our first meal here was our last. No comment about the food because it doesn't really matter. read more

I feel conflicted writing this review. I'd like to start with saying I think their food is delicious. I used to frequent this establishment quite a bit and would have no qualms spending $50 for a quick work lunch to go. My issue is my last interaction that I had with the bar manager named Charlie. I was on my lunch break and in a huge hurry as I had deadlines I needed to get back to. Needless to say, I was on my phone (I only have a 30 minute lunch), and I conduct a lot of phone transactions during that small window of time. A few months ago, I entered a completely empty restaurant at opening time. Charlie was busy at the bar (possibly prepping for the day). He turned around and looked at me and kept doing his thing. I finally said "hi", to which he responded (while continuing to do what he was doing) "I'd be happy to help you when you're done with your phone call and I have your full attention". So I asked if it was okay for me to stay on the phone while I ordered. He repeated himself and I left. I was flabbergasted by the attitude and the entitlement. I am not a child and you do not treat your customers that way. Here's the takeaway...Here's what I left feeling. My money and patronage was unwanted because apparently this man felt offended that I was on my phone (during lunch time mid-week) while attempting to place an order at his empty restaurant. This is no fancy establishment that requires reservations, mind you. Don't come here if you don't aren't able to provide Charlie with your full attention while ordering. Search his name is the Yelp reviews and you'll find that he treats customers exceptionally well unless you don't look like you belong in Marin. Read that how you want. A tip to restaurants who feel they should be able to refuse service to anyone simply for being on the phone during a workday at lunch-good luck staying in business. I'm almost entirely sure they don't try that stuff at the Emeryville location. Treat your customers nicely, folks. It pays in the end. read more

Who said California doesn't have good BBQ? This Michelin-recommended spot in the North Bay has some of the best barbecue in CA. We walked in on a Sunday afternoon and had no problem ordering and sitting down outside with our dogs. We got the family platter and added a hot link. My favorites were the brisket (requested fatty) and pulled pork. So good! The ribs were smoky but a little dry, not sure why we had to pay an extra $4 for it. The hot link was delicious but not as spicy as an authentic TX style one (most people will probably appreciate this lol). read more

Amazing Brisket Sandwiches, sides, arnold palmers and everything else that you would want to feast on. Delicious. read more

Sat down here to grab lunch with my wife during a busy day of holiday shopping at the mall. Although this wasn't the best BBQ I have had, it was still fairly good. I got half a rack of baby back ribs and although it wasn't fall off the bone, the meat was still very tender and they had a nice smoky aspect that wasn't overwhelming. The rubs they use is great as well. My wife got the pulled pork sandwich which she loved. They serve it dry so you can add whatever sauce you prefer. They offer a nice variety of BBQ sauces and hot sauces as well that appeal to just about anyone's preferences. We also got the Mac n cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw as sides. We liked all those except the potato salad as we felt there was too much mustard. All together it was a good dining experience that we would like to do again. read more

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I just sat at the bar to order and bartender was a bit busy. He came with menu but I said I was ready to order. Man came in sat two stools down from me and said he was ready to order. Bartender took his order and gave him his nice ice cold ginger ale while I'm still sitting there thirsty and ready to order before guy came in. Then bartender is fixing a drink with his back to me completely ignoring me. I have never experienced what felt like gender discrimination or something. Guy who got his ginger ale and I are similar ages. Wow! I left to enjoy a nice meal somewhere else. read more

Someone had told my husband about this place so we finally were able to give it a try. No complaints. Order at the counter and then take a seat. We ordered a family platter..2 meats and 4 sides. There were 4 of us and we still had leftovers. They place different sauces in the table to pick from. Food came out pretty fast. Corn bread with the butter (honey butter maybe ) was REALLY good. We will definitely go back when we are craving bbq read more

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Do not expect any fancy dining, plastic silverware. Had to ask for napkins . But the ribs are not fatty and smoked to perfection. You add your own sauce . Corn bread a hit you have to have it ! Three ribs are enough with sides . I would definitely go back especially if you want a quick meal . read more

I'm not one to write many reviews but this place was straight disappointing. For one, they removed the 2 meat 3 side combo that another commenter mentioned was $21 and everything had to be ordered individually. What I ordered: Meats: 1/4 lb brisket ($8.50)- a measly ONE slice of brisket. Lacked flavor, tasted almost metallic 1/4 lb ribs ($10)- dry.. very very dry. I had to drench it in their watered down spicy bbq sauce that tasted more vinegary than bbq flavor. The sides (mac n cheese, collard greens, chili) were the only redeeming part of this meal. The meats are simply not worth it. Altogether this 2 meat, 3 side meal came out to be upwards $36 which had previously been $21. Simply not worth it in my opinion. 2 stars cus the person who took my order was nice. read more

Pig In a Pickle - 1/4lb Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Corte Madera, California

Dry to the bone. Extremely disappointed. We had ribs and brisket. Both of us were served end pieces which should only be served if asked for. Salad was fresh. No real service. We were told to seat ourselves and use the QR. No one even asked if we wanted a drink. We got our food no one checked on us or said thank you. read more

I really wish I liked this place more. The meats are cooked well, except for the excessive smoke flavor. The smoke taste seems artificial, like they're adding a liquid smoke product. The smoke taste lasts in my stomach for many hours after eating. I try this place once every 9-12 months, and have the same reaction every time. Obviously some people must like the heavy smoke taste, but for me, it causes me to avoid the place until I forget how bad it was. Wish they offered a non-smoke option. If they did, I'd be a regular. read more