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Hearty helpings of barbecue done different ways, from Memphis-style brisket to Texas-style ribs.
Hours
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 3149 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 896-4250
Website: http://bluessfq.com/
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Reviews
R M
I’m not typically going for a BBQ joint but I think the warm weather or the moon position sort gave me the feeling of trying Baby Blues. Honestly I’m happy I went and it for sure didn’t give me the blues. Yes the place is rustic some might call it funky but it works. I like the big L shaped bar in the middle on which you can sit from both sides. That somehow gives you the opportunity to strike up conversations with random other guests or just enjoy the moment by yourself.
I tried their Cesar salad Mac and Cheese and pulled pork shoulder sandwich. I like that the pork wasn’t smothered in sauce . Sauces came on the side so to each its own. You can bathe in them, simply dip or forgo them.
The presentation is rather smartly done. The Caesar , oh well it’s a Caesar not much to say about it. The mac and cheese was rather tasty but could have stayed in the oven a bit longer to make it a bit less saucy. The pulled pork was tasty. I didn’t care for the brioche as it loses its texture too quickly. I’d love to try it on a French baguette or a sourdough roll with a crust and id add gruyere. Again the sandwich was good it just gave me ideas on how I’d try to enhance it.
Well done thanks chef
… moreI tried their Cesar salad Mac and Cheese and pulled pork shoulder sandwich. I like that the pork wasn’t smothered in sauce . Sauces came on the side so to each its own. You can bathe in them, simply dip or forgo them.
The presentation is rather smartly done. The Caesar , oh well it’s a Caesar not much to say about it. The mac and cheese was rather tasty but could have stayed in the oven a bit longer to make it a bit less saucy. The pulled pork was tasty. I didn’t care for the brioche as it loses its texture too quickly. I’d love to try it on a French baguette or a sourdough roll with a crust and id add gruyere. Again the sandwich was good it just gave me ideas on how I’d try to enhance it.
Well done thanks chef
B
Solid lunch option for this region of SF ~ Good, not great BBQ in SF. Very clean and inviting bbq joint with TV’s. One of the few places around open at noon for lunch. The fries are thick cut and overflowing. The Brisket sandwich itself is solid but not impressive, good quality BBQ sauces. Staff is friendly; A great place with a good value. $21 for the Brisket Sando and fries. They also serve a diverse selection of Craft beer. Friendly staff, great beer selection all in cans and therefore overpriced. $9 pint cans of craft SF beers. The brisket combo plate was good, the sauces carried the meal.. for SF solid BBQ, relatively appropriately priced. Not s place that will impress you by any means. But a Solid option
… moreMichael Dillon
What a surprise , stumble upon this quirky restaurant. So happy we did the food was amazing and service was fantastic. Very interesting layout and design. The root beer was the best I’ve had .
Have to order pig candy bacon .
If you in San Francisco you have give this place a go.
Thank you chef and waitress .
If this review has been a help let me know ❤️
… moreHave to order pig candy bacon .
If you in San Francisco you have give this place a go.
Thank you chef and waitress .
If this review has been a help let me know ❤️
Joshua Brathwaite
So I finally decided to try this place. I tried out the sausage plate with a chile verde cheddar pork sausage that comes with rice & beans and cornbread. The flavor of the sausage was delicious but some of my beans were undercooked and hard. I thought the cornbread was horrible and lacked that cornbread texture and flavor. For a $27.16 price tag with a drink I was highly disappointed with only two small sausages. That was definitely not $30 worth of food or service when the guy played dominoes the whole time I was there with a customer. I highly doubt I will try anything else from here again!
… moreJ
Being from Austin, TX, I know good BBQ—and I’ll admit, I was skeptical about trying it away from home. But the craving hit hard, so I ordered ¼ lb pulled pork, ½ lb brisket, the Texas beef rib, and their mac & cheese. Everything was delicious!
The brisket stole the show: smoky, flavorful, and so tender I regretted not ordering a full pound. The Texas beef rib was a fun adventure—huge, meaty, and nicely smoked. I don’t usually eat beef ribs back home, but the Texan in me had to try it. Leftovers even made the perfect breakfast with eggs.
Pulled pork was flavorful and juicy—I skipped the sandwich so I could taste the meat on its own. (Pro tip: it’s just as good the next day in a quick sandwich.) And the mac & cheese? Creamy, cheesy perfection; true to the South. It could have been my #1, but I didn’t want to overshadow the BBQ. Leftovers from this meal fed me two more times—I basically walked out feeling like I got away with a steal.
A special shoutout to Jackie, the manager that night. She had the kind of warmth and hospitality that makes you feel like you’ve known her forever. She even indulged my Texan request for pickles with my BBQ (no judgment here!) and walked me through their sauces—each one worth trying, especially if you mix them for fun flavor combos.
Bottom line: I’ll be back. Next time I’ll try more of their menu (and fingers crossed for peach cobbler!). If you’re anywhere nearby, it’s worth the trip. They blend Southern BBQ beautifully—and yes, this Texas girl gives it a thumbs up.
Also, the atmosphere/ambiance of the restaurant is through and through a Southern vibe! IYKYK
… moreThe brisket stole the show: smoky, flavorful, and so tender I regretted not ordering a full pound. The Texas beef rib was a fun adventure—huge, meaty, and nicely smoked. I don’t usually eat beef ribs back home, but the Texan in me had to try it. Leftovers even made the perfect breakfast with eggs.
Pulled pork was flavorful and juicy—I skipped the sandwich so I could taste the meat on its own. (Pro tip: it’s just as good the next day in a quick sandwich.) And the mac & cheese? Creamy, cheesy perfection; true to the South. It could have been my #1, but I didn’t want to overshadow the BBQ. Leftovers from this meal fed me two more times—I basically walked out feeling like I got away with a steal.
A special shoutout to Jackie, the manager that night. She had the kind of warmth and hospitality that makes you feel like you’ve known her forever. She even indulged my Texan request for pickles with my BBQ (no judgment here!) and walked me through their sauces—each one worth trying, especially if you mix them for fun flavor combos.
Bottom line: I’ll be back. Next time I’ll try more of their menu (and fingers crossed for peach cobbler!). If you’re anywhere nearby, it’s worth the trip. They blend Southern BBQ beautifully—and yes, this Texas girl gives it a thumbs up.
Also, the atmosphere/ambiance of the restaurant is through and through a Southern vibe! IYKYK
Jim Dzúr
Update: 2/19/23 The burger belongs in the conversation of “best burger in SF.”
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Love this food!! The server took the time to explain the different sauces and how the flavor profiles worked with the food. That was awesome.
We had smoked wings, smoked oysters, brisket, pulled pork, Memphis ribs and baby back ribs. Everything was awesome!! The Mac and cheese was, perhaps, the best I have ever had in my life. Like my grandma’s but better. That’s about as big of a compliment as I can give a restaurant.
Definitely the best barbecue on this side of the Bay.
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Love this food!! The server took the time to explain the different sauces and how the flavor profiles worked with the food. That was awesome.
We had smoked wings, smoked oysters, brisket, pulled pork, Memphis ribs and baby back ribs. Everything was awesome!! The Mac and cheese was, perhaps, the best I have ever had in my life. Like my grandma’s but better. That’s about as big of a compliment as I can give a restaurant.
Definitely the best barbecue on this side of the Bay.
Brendan
This is really excellent barbecue space near the Bernal Heights area of San Francisco. Special shout out for the amazing meet and side dishes that they have here. Parking isn’t even that bad and there’s plenty of side street parking. Should you find it.
The food here is excellent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and smoked meats and also barbecue plates. It’s a pretty good value proposition for what it is and we didn’t feel like it was overly expensive at all. I ended up getting smoked beef ribs with a side of macaroni and it was some of the best barbecue I’ve had in a very long time. It was actually enough to feed three people surprisingly. The brisket sandwiches were also amazing.
The restaurant also has a really cool vibe to it. Everything looks very rustic in the outdoor of the restaurant looks like it belongs in San Francisco. It seems like it has a lot of history. Everything was very clean, they have a bar, and the seating was well organized, and easy to find.
I had to take some stars off because there was an older gentleman that received us and was extremely rude. Our actual server was much nicer and enjoyable.
Other than the initial service, this is a great place if you want some good barbecue
… moreThe food here is excellent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and smoked meats and also barbecue plates. It’s a pretty good value proposition for what it is and we didn’t feel like it was overly expensive at all. I ended up getting smoked beef ribs with a side of macaroni and it was some of the best barbecue I’ve had in a very long time. It was actually enough to feed three people surprisingly. The brisket sandwiches were also amazing.
The restaurant also has a really cool vibe to it. Everything looks very rustic in the outdoor of the restaurant looks like it belongs in San Francisco. It seems like it has a lot of history. Everything was very clean, they have a bar, and the seating was well organized, and easy to find.
I had to take some stars off because there was an older gentleman that received us and was extremely rude. Our actual server was much nicer and enjoyable.
Other than the initial service, this is a great place if you want some good barbecue
Kylie Fan
Drove by Baby Blues BBQ and knew we had to stop before moving out of SF.
Good BBQ is hard to come by in SF.
We showed up hungry from packing all morning… and it didn’t disappoint one bit.
Jeremiah seated us and took our order. He gave us the full run down of the menu and the amazing sauces.
We loved the beef rib, baby back ribs, pork candy, mac and cheese, and corn bread.
Great BBQ, vibe and service.
… moreGood BBQ is hard to come by in SF.
We showed up hungry from packing all morning… and it didn’t disappoint one bit.
Jeremiah seated us and took our order. He gave us the full run down of the menu and the amazing sauces.
We loved the beef rib, baby back ribs, pork candy, mac and cheese, and corn bread.
Great BBQ, vibe and service.
Larry R
Fantastic service with well prepared BBQ and great sides. Portions are generous and delicious sauce unlimited
Tried lovely Memphis style ribs huge, tender, juicy, ready to melt in your mouth.
Brisket was tender but not falling apart with just good enough chew resistance, beautiful
Link fades in the company of these meats.
Side are great, and the sauces are in house made and delicious. Definitely habanero one was my favorite!
… moreTried lovely Memphis style ribs huge, tender, juicy, ready to melt in your mouth.
Brisket was tender but not falling apart with just good enough chew resistance, beautiful
Link fades in the company of these meats.
Side are great, and the sauces are in house made and delicious. Definitely habanero one was my favorite!
Cali Native V
Ordered the full rack of Memphis ribs ($32) and although they were grilled nicely with good flavor and a big portion the texture was a bit off like they weren’t very fresh but still tasty. The hot link was very spicy and not recommended especially for $6. Brisket was dry. My buddy said they used to be better. No draft beers. All cans and bottles.
Couple of TV’s for sports. 2 unisex restrooms. 4 BBQ sauces to compliment the ribs. Outdoor seating available. Service was very friendly and hospitable.
… moreCouple of TV’s for sports. 2 unisex restrooms. 4 BBQ sauces to compliment the ribs. Outdoor seating available. Service was very friendly and hospitable.