I keep seeing this pop up on Instagram. Today was the day... I stopped by to feed my staff and picked up a couple of plates... oooohhh Man, you talk about flavor!!!!! Orale, heaven here.... No, this is what you call BBQ. Tender and flavorful. You really need to go try this... Comes in with 5 Orales! Forgot to take a picture... read more

I was in the mood for some BBQ and had been wanting to try Roderick's for a while, and the stars finally aligned to try them out. I drive by here all the time, and I know this place is small and not really dine-in friendly, so I ordered online to go. Honey ordered the rib plate with yams and baked beans. I ordered the rib and link plate with mac and cheese and potato salad. The online order (DoorDash) status said it would be 25 to 35 minutes before we could pick up our food. Coming from Hayward, that was perfect timing. When I arrived, there was a small line. "Unc" was in the back making plates, and the young lady up front seemed a little overwhelmed, but she was doing her best. Unc came from the back with our plates and asked for the online purchase verification. I thanked him, he told me to have a good day, and I went on my way. The food was good, pricey but good. We spent 66 dollars on the two plates ordering DoorDash. Honey is from Texas, so she's not a big fan of pre-sauced meat; she says it hides the true quality of the meat. The online order form doesn't let you put the sauce on the side. However, the ribs were tender, peeled off the bone easily, and were seasoned just right. The link was great; I don't think you'll find that kind of link in a grocery store. The mac and cheese has a hint of garlic in it, which was surprising in a good way. The yams had the right amount of sweetness to them, not too sugary or overpowered by cinnamon and nutmeg. The beans were good too, just standard baked beans without extras. The potato salad was different; the cut of the potatoes was unique and not too soft. It was good, just not what I'm used to, so I don't think I would order that again. Overall, Roderick's is good BBQ. I would come back, I also want to try their fried cat fish. read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Rib and link plate with mac and cheese and potatoes salad - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

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came here for lunch with a colleague and ordered the tri-tip sandwich combo with a side of collard greens. The tri-tip was okay, but it was pretty chewy and had some fat. The sandwich came with BBQ sauce, but it could have used a lot more to add flavor and moisture. The collard greens were good, but not very juicy and a bit on the dry side. The place itself is nice and has an outdoor patio, which is a great option if you want to eat outside. However, parking is not the greatest and can be a bit inconvenient. Unfortunately, the customer service wasn't great. I wasn't greeted when I came in, and when I left, no one said thank you or acknowledged me--especially noticeable since they thanked other customers as they were leaving. That part really stood out and affected the overall experience. read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Tri 6 oz. Beef Sandwich Lunch - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

Hubby & I came here for Juneteenth and glad we did. I ordered the catfish, potato salad & greens. He ordered the 3 meats (links, brisket & ribs) and the same sides as mines. Let me tell you, the potato salad was delicious. Alot of BBQ places don't get potato salad right. Something would be missing and it's bland but not Roderick's. The greens were good. All the meats including the fish was It's hard to impress my husband and he said he wants to go back. He really liked it. The verdict is in: we'll be back soon. read more

On yesterday I ordered for the second time from Roderick's. Well I really wanted to support this business but realized the quality of the food is not quite there for me. A friend had of mine had tried the ribs and said they were okay, not horrible. I wanted to be objective so I 'd give it a try. The first order consisted of the catfish, mac n cheese, and baked beans. The portions were adequate the fish tasty, the mac n cheese ok, the beans had a peculiar taste, and if I recall had meat in them. The second order was red snapper, mac n cheese, and the greens. The fish portion was again enough, the mac n cheese not as tasty as the first time. The greens were bland, had quite a number of stems, and appeared to be from the bag. Lastly, ordering from one of the delivery services can be expensive as the cost for my orders were on average about a five dollar mark up from pick up. By the time all was said and done I paid ten dollars more per meal than if I had picked up. I used delivery as I'm on disability and not driving. So for now unfortunately I'll pass on Roderick's. Make sure you eat all of the fish while it's hot no reheating, too tough, dry to eat. This is an update to my original review.2nd update I tossed the majority as it was not edible. read more

Horrible food and prices! I think the high schooler keeps this place in business. The food is hard to eat because it's so poorly made.

I love barbecue and heard good things about Roderick's so I had to try. I got the BBQ pork ribs that came with two sides...I chose the mac and cheese and collard greens. I also had a mango peach kool-aid. DELICIOUS!!! I thought the rib plate was generous as it came with five bones and were tender with a nice smoky flavor. I had the BBQ sauce on the side and also enjoyed the sauce. The whole meal came to $32. Well worth it:) The gentleman helping me was friendly and the service was good. They had three televisions with various college football games going on so if your favorite team was playing, there's a good chance you'll catch the game there. There's indoor and outdoor seating, too. There's a small parking lot on front that was full but I was able to find parking on the side street next to the gas station. I love supporting black owned businesses and look forward to returning:) read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Rib Dinner - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

Best barbecue I've had so far in Oakland. Their chicken wings plate is so good, and the sampler plate is my go to.

We didn't get any food, but it looked pretty good. The service well they didn't have enough bartenders the night that we came so the service was terrible but the ambience was really great. There was a fun DJ the vibe was good. It was very difficult. We did about 35 minutes at the bar on a full house to even get a drink, but we were visiting from out of town and yes, we had a great time next time. We'll definitely try the food and we would suggest going back. There's lots of parking at their own private lot. It was easy to find and overall it was pretty fun and friendly. read more

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Amazing food, fantastic father & son dynamic duo. Welcoming and hospitable...I come here at least once a month. Hands down the best BBQ in the area. The parking lot can get jammed up during peak times, but well worth the persistence to find parking. I'm a big fan. read more

My 1st time today the owner and his son are wonderful people. I got the sampler plate, loved the tri tip, ribs, and links. I was shocked the chicken was so tender and marinated well, most BBQ spots I don't order chicken because it's too dry. I got the greens and potato salad, mac and cheese. I loved the greens the most and the potato salad was very unique and fresh. I'll definitely try to come back for the catfish he suggested. I love fish. I also want to try the fried chicken, dam I love fried chicken, haha. What a delightful place, support them, truly wonderful. read more

I love everything about this place. The people: friendly and warm. The food: immaculate. I had the fried catfish plate with greens and yams. The greens were perfectly seasoned and tender. The yams were the perfect amount of sweet with notes of cinnamon and warm spices. The catfish pieces were meaty, fried hard, and seasoned to perfection. My plate was loaded up with 8 (!!!) pieces of catfish and a generous amount of sides, plus some soft and fluffy dinner rolls. I will be back probably way too many times. read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Fried catfish with yams and greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

You guyyyyssss?! not kidding when I say this, my family catered SO much food from them for our party and days later we're still eating leftovers loving it! Great flavor without the sauce, but the sauce definitely takes it there I will absolutely be back, even if I'm pulling up solo and take more home with me. Thank you Roderick and Brandon for being so accommodating and knowing how to throw down! read more

Wow!!! Service is super friendly. For lunch I got the Tri tip sandwich with a side of yams. The Tri tip was cooked to perfection and placed on a hearty bun. It was delicious. Their sweet BBQ Sauce is standout and I will be stopping by to pick up a few bottles to use at home. And although I was impressed by the Tri Tip Sandwich the Yams are out of this world!!! My friend's favorite is the Ribs Plate. The restaurant was squeak clean. This will be a regular stop for my family. If I could give them 6 stars I would. read more

The food here is amazing. So glad I found them.. Highly recommend. I've been trying to find a place with good ribs and it's top shelf here read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Ribs, Links, Beef & Chicken Combo - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

Excellent bbq!!! Love this place. Recommend the spicy sauce. Very generous portions as well

Roderick's BBQ catered my nephew's graduation, and everything was absolutely incredible! The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The catfish and red snapper were honestly the best I have ever tasted -- perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. The service was just as amazing as the food. They were professional, friendly, and made sure everything went smoothly for our celebration. Our guests loved the meal, and Roderick's BBQ helped make the day even more special. I highly recommend Roderick's BBQ for catering or any event. Great food, great service, and an all-around wonderful experience! The dine-in experience is outstanding as well. Mr. Roderick is very personable and reliable. I highly recommend this establishmen. read more

The Food and the service were absolutely great a welcoming family environment with exceptional service.

Food was so delicious! Owner was really sweet and accommodating and gave my friend and I a bunch of samples. Definitely would come again. Restaurant was clean and had good ambiance. read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Rib Dinner, Mac & Cheese, Yams, Potato Salad - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

Since the first time I came here. Everything has been amazing. The food!! The service!! I love the ambiance! And the people amazing!

Summary: Food was good, not great. I will give it another shot. I am currently in a credential program for Diversity in Leadership Institute at Bishop O'Dowd on Saturdays. We get about an hour to eat and this is LITERALLY right down the street. I ordered for pick up to maximum time. Upon arrival, food was ready with utensils and still warm even 10 minutes after initial time. Parking was plentiful but challenging to navigate as their food truck is blocking a section of the lot and signage isn't helpful. The inside was narrow but had a couple seats. The staff were pleasant and attentive. They pack in the meat which was great. Ribs and Tri Tip were both well seasoned, but drenched with bbq sauce which, for me, takes away from the craftsmanship of the BBQ. Mac and Cheese was solid but not creamy or cheesy. This was the most disappointing thing. Greens were really good. I want to give their fried chicken a shot. read more

I had my order delivered and I was not disappointed. I had the Beef and Ribs. The meat was so tender and full of flavor. I grew up in the era of Flint's BBQ and in my personal opinion, Oakland hasn't had a good BBQ joint since. I said what I said. The potato salad could use some work. The flavor is there but the consistency is watery. Other than that, delicious food. I look forward to ordering again. read more

2708 98th Ave, Oakland, CA 94605 Wow, I've been missing out! This is Roderick's BBQ Restaurant on 98th Ave, up near the I-580 freeway. This place is usually closed when I drive by, but I had a chance to visit on a Saturday. OMG, a real BBQ place. I ordered the Chicken & Ribs Combo Dinner Meal, with Collard Greens and Baked Beans for sides. Very generous servings! Also, got two rolls and lots of napkins. No complaints about the sides. The BBQ Chicken was boneless dark meat. Absolutely perfectly cooked chicken. Moist and tender. If I only ordered BBQ Chicken, this would be a 5-star review. However, the BBQ Ribs were dry and tough. All the sauce in the world can't fix overcooked BBQ ribs. Sadly, I couldn't chew it and had to toss half of it away. But I promise to return, and maybe just order BBQ Chicken and something else....and bump my rating up! Support Local Business! read more

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His bbq taste homemade. The smoke flavor radiates through out the ribs! No sauce needed!! This is our go to spot when we don't feel up to barbqueing ourselves. read more

Macaroni and cheese was a chunk of noddles with no flavor and cheese ? Where? Greens were horrible no taste hidden piece of meat in the portion.. Fish was tasty not worth $23 for this "meal" No I don t recommend this place read more

Was greeted by I believe the owner as soon as I walked in ! I ordered through DoorDash for pickup however when I was there I wish I would have called ahead to save a couple bucks instead so that's an fyi ! Everything was delish ! Def a spot we would come back to again ! read more

Best Friday food decision in months. Got the 3 meat combo with ribs, chicken & links. Delicious. Sides were Mac & Cheese and Yams. Both were delicious. I live 40min away and wanted a can't miss option, Roderick's always is consistent and good. It's kinda a hidden gem but we need to stop gate keeping and let this place shine for everyone. read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Menu 8/22/2025 - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

Seasoned food and friendly customer service. The team member gave great recommendations and the price was reasonable

This was my second time coming here and both times the food was incredible. I'm a huge fan of the fried catfish. It's fried hard and crispy in big chunks. Brandon has taken care of me both times previously and his customer service is amazing. He brought me hot sauce without asking, made sure I had napkins and was fun to talk to. I'll definitely be back! read more

Man listen this place is a diamond in the dirt and me and my wife found it lol. Food was a 15/10 smacking. Not overpowered with seasoning or salt. Im super full and had to wait till my stomach to settle to try the other food out lol. We tried catfish,pulled pork, tri tip,potato salad, chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens. All 100% smacking. Don't take my word for it try it out yourself read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

This is the spot. Everything is really good. I got the mini sample and the red snapper collard greens mac & cheese baked beans and peach cobbler. Food was excellent. I got my order to go, but the inside is very cozy and queue. They had the Lakers game on so that was cool ! The service was great anytime I'm in this area. I always plan to stop by. read more

The food was soo good! I had the catfish with mac and cheese with collard greens as well as the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad. I didn't get to take a pic of the sandwich because of how good it was! The banana pudding was also great and I would definitely come back! read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Catfish Dinner Mac & Cheese Collard Greens - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

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Wow! Talk about good BBQ and friendly service! We stoped here before the baseball game and man it did not disappoint! Everything from the ribs, tritip, mac and cheese, greens, slaw and catfish sandwich. Will def be back. Thank you Roderick, we are stuffed!! read more

It's very extremely upsetting when you have guests over so order BBq to be delivered and so you purchase a 4 meat combo with two sides but This restaurant only packs the the 4 meat combo with NO SIDES. The only response the owner has to say when you call him is...take it up with your 3rd Party delivery service! I will NEVER EVER order anything else from this BBq restaurant. Buyers be WARNED because you can't quantify missing the two sides when you take it up with the delivery service! Basically, when this restaurant shorts you order like this...it's a form of stealing your hard earned money$....not good. read more

We had the meat platter which is suggested for 2. It was perfect amount for regular man ( appetite) and woman. Glad the bbq was on the side. You can drench dunk etc. as you like. Seasoning is done to compliment their bbq sauce. Greens win. Mac n cheese not bad. Yams were tasty but the texture is a personal call. I'm used to slices in my household. Only disappoint for me was the peach cobbler. Just means we have to go back and have the banana pudding. We'll be back. How can you not...? Good service , clean, normal hours, ohhh duh! Good food hoped and expected for.. read more

My husband and I went here for the first time. The food was amazing, and the staff were friendly and patient. Their portions were without a doubt enough for lunch the next day. I recommend Roderick's time and time again. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Grabbed a tri-tip sandwich to go between matches at a Vball tournament across the way at Bishop O'Dowd. So glad I did! Everyone was super friendly and the sandwich was delicious! Tender meat and a tasty, tangy sauce. I ordered the coleslaw as a side - crispy, fresh and so full of flavor. Will def be back! read more

Wasn't expecting much but my girl Rita took us out here one night and wow. Best catfish I've had in awhile. The chicken was so good and the sides were amazing. Really glad I found this place for amazing BBQ. read more

Ahhh just like I thought is was gonna be. I got the 2 person meal but used it as 2 meals. Mexican place next door was popping to this day. Saturday early afternoon. Smoked chicken, hot links, collard greens and mac and cheese. BBQ sauce on the side. I had to send a pic to my daughter on the East Coast. We trying it when she comes out here this summer....on her LOL read more

Roderick's Restaurant & Mobile Catering - Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, smoked chicken, hotlinks, BBQ sauce on the side. To go - Food Trucks Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was so so good, service was so quick & the people were lovely!! 10 out of 10 would recommend