3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Sacramento, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 BBQ Restaurants in Sacramento, California. All of our barbecue restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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SAUCED BBQ & SPIRITS

1028 7th Street,
Sacramento, CA 95814 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

Smoked Dinosaur Beef Rib St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs Tri Tip Brisket Burnt Ends Smoked Brisket Carolina Pulled Pork Sausage Smoked Wings Pork Belly Burnt Ends Smoked 1/2 Chicken Smoked St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs Jambalaya Cajun Salmon BBQ Glazed Salmon Signature Loaded BBQ Mac N Cheese Nashville Fried Chicken Plate Jumbo Loaded Sweet Potato Surf and Turf Rancher's Pie

Sauced BBQ & Spirits serves tasty BBQ in a relaxed and friendly setting. This restaurant is located in DOCO-Downtown Commons. They are excited to share a real southern BBQ with Northern California. The restaurant is family-friendly, offering a kids’ menu with items like house-made chicken tenders, mini brisket sandwiches, mini burgers, and mini pulled pork sandwiches. This is a great place to enjoy a southern-style meal with family and friends. They also offer full catering for any event with a menu full of slow-smoked meats and classic Southern sides. Whether you need full-service catering or a ready-to-go package, they have got you covered. Take-out and delivery are also available for your convenience. Sauced BBQ & Spirits also serves happy hour food and great cocktails.

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Price:

Glazed Brussels Sprouts: $17.00
Sliders (3): $18.00
Sliders (4): $23.00
Fried Pickles & Peppers: $14.00
Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel: $14.00
Bumpkins (3): $18.00
Bumpkins (4): $23.00
Hand Grenades (3): $18.00
Hand Grenades (4): $23.00
Cauliflower Bites: $14.00
Beef Rib Quesabirria Tacos (3): $22.00
Beef Rib Quesabirria Tacos (4): $28.00
Shrimp Tacos (3): $20.00
Shrimp Tacos (4): $26.00
Fried Chicken Street Tacos (3): $20.00
Fried Chicken Street Tacos (4): $26.00
Smoked Beef Shank Tacos (3): $21.00
Smoked Beef Shank Tacos (4): $27.00
2 Meat Combo: $37.00
3 Meat Combo: $45.00
Sliced Brisket: $24.00
Brisket Burnt Ends: $25.00
Tri Tip: $23.00
Pork Belly Burnt Ends: $23.00
Carolina Pulled Pork: $20.00
BBQ Brisket Melt: $24.00
Tri Tip Dip: $24.00
Birria Grilled Cheese: $24.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich: $19.00
Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich: $20.00

Contact:

(916) 400-4341

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10:30pm

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TANK HOUSE BBQ AND BAR

1925 J Street,
Sacramento, CA 95811 Directions

Since 1881

Specialty:

Baby Back Ribs Beef Brisket Pulled Pork Half Chicken Hot Link T-Man Turkey Bacon Ranch Chopped Brisket Sandwich Pulled Pork and Hot Link Sandwich Midtown Chowdown Beast Feast Meat Treat Table for One House Salad Dirty Tots Smoked Chicken Wings Dirty Mac Smokehouse Nachos

Tank House BBQ and Bar is a family-run restaurant that serves homemade BBQ and local craft beers in a relaxed setting. Tyler Williams is the owner of this restaurant. Their menu includes BBQ classics like brisket and ribs, along with tasty options like Dirty Tots, Mozzarella Bites, Smoked Chicken Wings, and Smokehouse Nachos. When you visit Tank House BBQ & Bar, you will step into a warm, friendly space that makes you feel right at home. Their BBQ sandwiches come with tots or slaw on the side. You can dine in or take your food to go, and they are open for both lunch and dinner. They also feature a variety of craft beers and have a large outdoor patio to enjoy your meal. You can surprise your loved ones with their gift cards. Tank House BBQ and Bar also caters to your events.

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Price:

T-Man: $18.00
Turkey Bacon Ranch: $18.00
Chopped Brisket: $18.00
Beast Feast: $60.00
Meat Treat: $38.00
Table for One: $20.00
Mac & Cheese: $10.00
Greens: $9.00
Tater Tots: $8.00
Onion Rings: $8.00
Coleslaw: $6.00
Two Cornbread Muffins: $6.00

Contact:

(916) 431-7199

Mon-Sun: 11:30am - 12am

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BUCKHORN BBQ + GRILL SACRAMENTO

400 Howe Avenue, Suite 2,
Sacramento, CA 95825 Directions

Specialty:

BBQ Chicken and Smokey Garlic Pulled Pork Platter Smoked Sausage and Smokehouse Ribs Platter Bayou Pepper Salmon Platter Two Meat Combo Buckhorn Burger Roadhouse Bleu and Bacon Cheddar Burger California Burger Tri Tip and Steakhouse Burger Black Bean Veggie Burger Char-Roasted Tri Tip Smokehouse Ribs Grilled Chicken Breasts Smoked Sausage Smokey Garlic Pulled Pork

Buckhorn BBQ + Grill Sacramento is a family-friendly restaurant chain known for its big portions of steaks, sandwiches, burgers, and other American favorites. The idea for Buckhorn Grill started at the Chef’s Market in Napa, California, where their Tri-Tip sandwiches were a big hit on Friday nights. They opened their first restaurant in San Francisco in 1999. Each Buckhorn Grill has its own unique style and offers a friendly, family atmosphere with really good food served fast. Buckhorn BBQ + Grill Sacramento serves Real California Barbecue, including their famous Certified Angus Beef Char-Roasted Tri Tip. Now celebrating 25 years, Buckhorn has nine locations and continues to grow. They take pride in offering high-quality food made from scratch and creating strong connections with their guests.

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Price:

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich: $14.70
Buffalo Chicken Potstickers: $11.40
West Coast Italian: $12.90
Smokehouse BBQ: $12.90
Mushroom Swiss: $12.90
Cali Mac Salad: $5.70
Piggy Tuesday Feast: $39.00
Roadhouse (Half): $10.40
Roadhouse (Full): $12.20
Krispy Chicken and Avocado: $16.70
Spring Mix Fruit & Nut (Half): $10.40
Spring Mix Fruit & Nut (Full): $12.20
Cabo Chop: $14.70
Asian Chicken: $16.70
Classic Garden (Half): $9.80
Classic Garden (Full): $11.70
Traditional Caesar (Half): $9.80
Traditional Caesar (Full): $11.70
Caesar Pleaser: $19.80
Tri Tip Buck (4 oz): $13.90
Tri Tip Buck (6 oz): $15.90
Roadhouse Buck: $14.90
Bacon Cheddar Buck: $15.90
Chipotle Border Buck: $14.90
Bacon Avocado Chicken Sandwich: $14.90
Char-Broiled Chicken Sandwich: $12.70
Krispy Chicken Sandwich: $12.70
Smokey Garlic Pulled Pork Sandwich: $12.90

Contact:

(916) 890-3098

Sun-Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri: 2pm - 5pm

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