Reviews
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Kathy R. (5 Stars, Yelp, 12/15/25)
The food here is amazing! If you're a transplant and have been looking for outstanding BBQ like you tasted in central Texas, look no farther. The ribs and cheeks have the great tell-tale smoke ring and are tender and juicy. The potato salad and cole slaw are fabulous. Every bite was delicious. I will be back frequently to get my TRUE BBQ fix. Also, the owner and sous chef are great conversationalists!
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Andie M. (5 Stars, Yelp, 10/4/25)
Red Eye Barbecue pops up every Saturday at Sazón, and it's well worth a visit. Pre-order or swing by early for the best selection--this is BBQ people line up for.
The pork ribs are tender and smoky, the beef cheek is rich and melt-in-your-mouth, and the jalapeño cheddar sausage is packed with flavor (not spicy). Sides like the potato salad and tangy slaw complement everything perfectly.
We were lucky enough to try the frozen custard as a special treat--and it was excellent.
Quality food, relaxed vibe--definitely a spot to keep on your radar.
SO GOOD.
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Ja K. (5 Stars, Yelp, 10/13/25)
I drove over an hour to experience this amazingness after seeing months of online pictures. I didnt really know what to expect, I love bbq but I never had anything like this before! Barbeque wise- top notch perfection, on that aspect you can tell this guy knows what he is doing with SO much attention to detail. To take it a step further, each item was specifically tailored with additions of sauces that complemented the meats so perfectly, only a professional could do this!! I experienced probably all of the sides, the potato salad is out of this world!! NOTHING like anything i have experienced and potato salad is one of my go tos! Highly recommended spot to try and well worth the price..not cheap..but here i am two weeks later fantasizing! the beef cheeks...omg!!
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Ben B. (5 Stars, Yelp, 7/27/25)
"Barbecue" means a lot of things to different people. There's Memphis, Carolina, Kansas City--the list goes on.Red Eye is unabashedly Texas BBQ. And frankly, it might be some of the best you can get outside the state of Texas. It's delicious and well-executed. I'm amazed that I no longer need to visit family in Houston to get BBQ like this! I didn't think it'd be possible.
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Richard B. (5 Stars, Yelp, 9/6/25)
We got takeout food from Red Eye Barbecue for the first time today. Beef rib, pork ribs, pork belly wheel and sides of lentils, potato salad and cole slaw (along with the pickled veges and fruit). Wow! Everything was delicious. All three meats were super tasty, smokey but not overpoweringly so, and fall off the bone tender. The sides were surprising stars. At some bbq places sides are an afterthought. Not here. The best barbeque I have had in Sonoma County. And Bob, the owner, is very friendly and approachable.
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Mike A. (5 Stars, Yelp, 10/30/25)
Hands down the best Texas BBQ I've ever had -- right here in Northern California! Bob is an amazing guy, and his passion shows in every bite. The beef cheeks are phenomenal. They're only open on Saturdays and sell out every week, so make sure you pre-order on their website -- you won't want to miss it!