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Best Lil Porkhouse
82/100 (264 ratings)
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Ribs
"Ordered the big platter with 4 sides. The mac and cheese was awesome, the pork ribs were amazing as was the brisket. Barely touched the pulledpork..."
Gary Siegel
"Wonderful spot that will put a smile on your..."
Hogan Nymberg
"Great folks! Great food. The owners of this fine establishment are totally invested in its success and it shows. This is a wonderful opportunity..."
Mitch Polzak
"As a KCBS BBQ judge and a pit master myself, I'm tellin' you these guys are Spot On! All meats were delish, excellent smoke on the pork. Ribs were..."
David Dubnow
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Christina Flach
"Was there the day they opened a new one . It was..."
Trish Quick
"We love this place but preferred their new location until it closed recently. This is their original spot and has an interesting feel about it. You..."
Wes Harris
"Very good southern bbq ribs. Meat was tender and delicious but lacked a smoky flavor. Great choices of tasty sides. The fried okra was yum! Creamy..."
Stacey Newcomer
"Best Lil' Porkhouse has the best BBQ I've had anywhere in or near San Francisco. They use good meat, don't take shortcuts (i.e. no pre-boiling, just..."
Lenny Raymond
"A terrific "joint" for BBQ pulled pork. Window ordering, but they will bring the plates over to the attached dining area, which looks like an old..."
Frank Tedesco
"Authentic barbecue served in an authentic fashion at the location of what used to be Red Boy pizza. Its a "go to the counter and order yourself" type..."
flash gordon md
"This little spot off of 4th street is a gem! Some of the best BBQ you'll find in the SF Bay Area and definitely in Marin county. I found the..."
Daniel F
"I worked with Best Lil' Porkhouse to cater a birthday party, and it worked out so well. The food was delicious, BBQ pulled pork is outstanding. ..."
Susan Propst
"The sliders are perfect. Plenty of meat and sauce on a soft bun. The choice of sides are great too... good place for sandwiches too. The platters..."
Tiffany DiGirolamo
"Yum! BBQ that falls off the bone, is flavorful, & isn't slathered in goo. The sides are also incredible; my favorites are the beans, the collared..."
C B
"delicious bbq and sides. often bbq just focus on the meats, but Best Lil' Porkhouse has some tasty sides to complement the meats. I prefer the..."
a s
"The ribs are divine, but one of the best things about the house was the large selection of barbecue sauce. The service is extremely fast and the..."
Abby Smith
"Best BBQ around - always great. Downside: only open 'til 8PM. A little pricey, but..."
Coby Smolens
"We loved the brisket and ribs. The kale slaw was "super". Great..."
Charlie Dill
"The food here is excellent. The service is really good and the atmosphere is very warm and..."
John Fraticelli
Mauna Loa Hawaiian Bbq
81/100 (741 ratings)
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Hawaiian
Barbecue
Hawaiian
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Pork
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Cheap Eats
"Its impossible to find real Hawaiian food on the mainland but I found it here just like being there. Great food and friendly people...."
MyHammy Jammy
"Amazing food! Macaroni salad is 🔥 and so is the Hawaiian bbq chicken plate I had. Came with the Mac salad and white rice. Hefty portions for..."
Christopher Anspach
"Good afternoon family! As you know I am a delivery driver and I try to go to new places I haven't been before. So on this day I was in San Raphael..."
Tuurischeva Green
"I love the plate lunches here. This is the closest to local Hawaiian food you can get in California and in the North Bay. I used to live in Oahu and..."
DaddyOs7
"Very generous servings at reasonable prices! We got the chicken combo, Big Kahuna combo and a spam musubi. The food was all..."
Christine Phang
"At last! After 3 grueling years dine in seating has returned to Mauna Loa! Finally I was able to sit down in the restaurant and enjoy a Mauna Loa..."
Joshua Jucker
"Very large serving of the chicken thighs and cooked wonderfully! Not realizing BBQ was just the preparation, no sauce, I would have asked for..."
Natalie
"First: quick and consistent; second: tasty with a variety to suit everyone(vegetarian options are limited, but the Hawaiian diet consists of mostly..."
Kai Brabo
"In the shadow of the popular Sol food restaurant is this little place. Because of the pandemic all orders are now take out. Call ahead to save time..."
philip ramsey
"Stopped in for takeout. Can be overwhelming busy. So call before going. Only Hawaiian restaurant in the area. Great macaroni..."
Ken Wilkes
"I haven't been here in a while and I got a little sticker shock because we ordered a ton of food for two. But it was as delicious as we remembered...."
Jenn
"Best place to get Hawaiian food in San rafael..."
William M
"I’ve been going here for several years now, and is my favorite “regular go-to” spot for lunch or dinner. Food is healthy and cooked to..."
Daniel Godlewski
"Kids and I love it. I usually order teriyaki chicken or beef. They order combos. Their cabbage salad and rice are perfect. I try to eat there at..."
Elizabeth
"Best Hawaiian food ever! I really like how they cook their meat and the added taste of char on their meats that you don't find at other locations...."
Patrick Ferrer
"This place brings me back! Love that it’s still..."
tvliuzzi
Kababbq
80/100 (375 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Persian
Middle Eastern
Persian
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
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Halal
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"Stopped here for a casual dinner and loved the food! We got the Family A meal and it was so much food, easily enough for 2-3 adults, maybe even 4 if..."
Justin Simpson
"The meat is always delicious! There hamburgers are 1/3 pound and they do garlic fries! Definitely a yummy spot but also no frills. They have some..."
Kimberly Howe
"My wife & I are visiting from Houston & passing through, we get Persian a lot in Houston & really enjoyed this little hidden gem. We had the chicken..."
Tim P. Gross
"Their Gheimeh was really good and worth the price. Their beef kabob was just Ok and could be better. The dining area was super outdated and..."
Eddy
"My family and friends of family come to this place a lot for celebrations of birthdays, graduations or just simply for dinner. The food here is..."
Kiki Lam
"Had 3 kabobs with the family meal. All tasted great but they were out of yogurt sauce which would have added even more to the flavor. Very large..."
Michael Gorman
"Food was simple, tasty, but quite expensive. Maybe I am just out of touch, the pics show a $26 Lunch to..."
Donni Uzarski
"Was nervous to try this place bc of the mixed reviews but glad we rolled the dice. We love their family option. I had never had koobideh and it's..."
Ami Hontalas
"Delicious Persian classics in a refreshinglygritty location without any annoying Marinite Karens. The Koobideh is deliciously above average, prices..."
Juan Marquez
"Delicious and authentic food and great service. It's a small place not fancy . Mom and pop feel but food is outstanding! We wished we lived..."
Jen Shelly
"The food was delicious! This place has a very laid back atmosphere and service. Our experience here was very nice. Probably not the best choice if..."
Mikkel Ridley
"NYE it was busy! But service was still friendly and food came out quickly. It was a bit of a chaotic time as everyone showed up at the same time but..."
Michael DeGraw
"Always a pleasure, service wonderful, and the food.. No words in English to describe how..."
Angela Goodin-Forouhar
"Excellent food. The owner was friendly and the atmosphere was awesome. Sitting outside was refreshing, with views of the marina and surrounding..."
JEREMY MARSHALL
"Very friendly waitress. Authentic delicious food. Reasonable..."
Crystal Leser
"Very sweet owners and the food was quite..."
Graham Brandt
Roadside Bbq
78/100 (721 ratings)
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Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
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Mac and cheese
Ribs
Sit down
American
Barbecue
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Mid-range
"I just love this place. The BBQ sauce here is to die for, nearly black, thick, and delicious. I get the pork ribs for a special treat after shopping..."
Diana Clay
"I had the spicy Texas cheesecake sandwich and it was delicious. The coleslaw was also fresh and perfect. The service is also fast and I will..."
Dan F
"This place is way better than you would expect for a restaurant in a mall setting. The baby back ribs and BBQ sandwiches are tender and delicious...."
Steve Ramsey
"Mac n Cheese and mashed potatoes sides we're awesome, my 1 year old agrees. The pulled pork sandwich was so moist the bread was soaked. Fried we're..."
Jason Ghiraldini
"Love their ribs and garlic fries and corn bread muffin. I'm from Texas and this is the closest I can get to good BBQ when I'm here in the bay. Trust..."
Kesaia Q
"The food is excellent. Best beef ribs in Marin. Only complaint? I wanted to leave a $5 tip until I noticed that they charged a service charge which..."
Blogger Blogger
"The pork ribs were Amazing! Really..."
Nunzia Sposito
"Live bands certain nights outdoors with heat lamps. Buy a bottle of wine or beer. BBQ plate, ceasar salad, many options, all..."
Gail Flanagan
"This was good BBQ. It's better than expected given the location. A casual order at the counter type of place. We got the big platter, and it was..."
Rick Libbey
"The food here is GREAT! Love the baked potato and the corn muffins. The guys who work here are truly kind, as well. It's a nice change to eat well..."
Rosemarie Klahn
"Great service. Food was delicious. I bought pulled pork, brisket and chicken for our end of year party at work and EVERYONE loved it. Their..."
Elizabeth
Big Jims Bbq
70/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Barbecue
"Stumbled on the opportunity to sample some of the most tender, flavorful carne asada, chicken and pulled pork I can remember. Wow. Will be keeping..."
Kathleen S
Barbeques Galore
70/100 (8 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
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