Top 22 BBQ restaurants in San Jose

San Jose is a vibrant city in California that offers a wide range of culinary experiences, and BBQ restaurants in San Jose are no exception. These establishments provide a unique blend of traditional and contemporary BBQ styles, using locally sourced ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes. From juicy briskets to tangy sauces, BBQ restaurants in San Jose cater to all tastes and preferences, making them a must-visit for any food enthusiast.

1. Sam's Bar-B-Que

Sticky sweet sauce, slow-smoked meats, famous Bay Area BBQ spot

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  • American Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats

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2. South Winchester BBQ

Family-owned and operated since 1989, homemade sauces

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  • American Cuisine
  • Social Gatherings
  • Cheap Eats

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3. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

Offers a friendly, casual atmosphere with catering and delivery services available.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Social Gatherings
  • Mid-Range

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4. Sauced BBQ & Spirits

Features a spacious and modern industrial interior with a large patio

TOPICS

  • Social Gatherings
  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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5. Mesquite and Oak

Family-owned business since 1946 with secret recipe BBQ sauce

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  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Social Gatherings

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6. Smoking Pig BBQ - San Jose Coleman

Family-owned and operated BBQ restaurant with homemade sauces and a commitment to sustainability

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  • American Cuisine
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • High-End

7. Jon Jon's

Family-owned and operated, uses traditional BBQ techniques, slow-smokes meats for 12-14 hours

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  • American Cuisine
  • Mid-Range
  • Dinner

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8. Armadillo Willy's Texas BBQ

Live music on weekends, full bar with local beers

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Dinner

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9. Mac Park BBQ

Uses all natural hardwood for smoking, homemade sides

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Downtown Spots
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

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10. Gen Korean BBQ House

All-you-can-eat options, charcoal-grilled dishes, unique side dishes

TOPICS

  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots

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11. J C's Bar-B-Q

Family-owned and operated for over 30 years

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Social Gatherings

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12. The ART of BBQ- Catering

Competition-quality BBQ, uses high-quality ingredients and unique rubs and sauces

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  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Mid-Range

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13. Yakini Q SJ

Family-owned and operated for over 30 years, using traditional BBQ techniques

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  • Social Gatherings
  • Asian Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats

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14. CJ BBQ

Authentic Korean BBQ with tabletop grills

TOPICS

  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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15. Skewerzz Pinoy BBQ

TOPICS

  • Asian Cuisine
  • Hidden Gems
  • Cheap Eats

16. Hawaiian BBQ

Offers both dine-in and takeout options, unique Hawaiian atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff

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  • American Cuisine
  • Mexican Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Vegetarian Options

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17. Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Authentic Hawaiian BBQ, wide selection of proteins to choose from, self-serve food stations

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  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Lunch

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18. Ono Hawaiian BBQ

Authentic Hawaiian BBQ, Fresh Ingredients, Generous Portions

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  • American Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Mid-Range
  • Downtown Spots

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19. Sunny Island BBQ

Live music on weekends, full bar, kid-friendly

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  • Fusion Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Downtown Spots

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20. Bar•B•Q

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Dinner
  • Downtown Spots

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21. Sam's BBQ Diner

Family-owned diner with a cozy atmosphere and a passion for BBQ.

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Cheap Eats
  • Downtown Spots
  • Dinner

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22. William BBQ

TOPICS

  • American Cuisine
  • Budget-Friendly Eats
  • Downtown Spots

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