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For four star dining in Oakland, try Everett And Jones Barbecue. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its bar food. It's been awarded the 10 Best SF Barbecue award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Finger likin' good!Nice, central location. The wait for a seat is loooooooooong even on weekdays. But the food justifies it all. I have only had the ribs and they are perfectly cooked- juicy and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here once years ago and remember thinking that the food was quite remarkable. After watching Food Network's BBQ heaven show, hubby and I got a hankering for BBQ and began yelping to find the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we ordered a full slab and barely made a dent. it was so good and so much. check out the photo. the candied yams are beast and the beans tasty too. medium sauce was just perfect.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is solid, good barbecue restaurant. But the un-initiated should know that barbecue restaurants can be better. One point of failure was the cornbread -- not freshly made. This is a tragedy, as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm...where do I start?I'm particularly not a fan of this spot!!! Here's why:*Wait is extremely long on the weekends *Waiting area where people wait to be seated is damn near on top of where people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've had BBQ all over the Bay Area, this place is the real thang! The ribs, the links, the chicken, everything is great; and I like it hot!!!! Don't be afraid of the hot sauce, it is hot ,but it's not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was on a film shoot, and had the great fortune of being fed lunch at Everett & Jones. I don't know whether it was just because I was starving by the time lunch came around, but it was DELICIOUS.The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I used to love coming here as a special treat. I'd always order the SLAB of RIBS to share with another girl. According to the menu, the portion feeds 3-4 people... obviously E&J's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was a fairly regular customer... but the decline has finally sent me over the edge. I might go by to pick up a jar of sauce, but that's about it. Portions are smaller & smaller, service is slower...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered to go this time around because I wanted to head back to the neighboring condo's roof top to enjoy the beautiful Friday evening. As we skipped over there, I was surprised that the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsThe bbq sauce is good! The ribs are real good! We got the 3 meat platter consisting of links, ribs and brisket. We devoured everything except the links. I'm a huge fan of sausage but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhhh.... tbh, Everett & Jones is dangerously teetering on the precipice of a lukewarm 2 star review. The 'Meh. I've had better' sentiment is so very apt here, but 2 stars seems a little harsh for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good BBQ atmosphere. This place has been around for a long time I can see why people come here for the BBQ experience. The food was OK it seemed as if it was a BBQ buffet except they did all the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We had the chicken and pork ribs as a take out. The chicken was overcooked and dry inside. The ribs were not a high quality cut - not much meat, kinda tough and they did not trim it very well. In...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only go on Saturday nights to hear Birdlegs sing the blues. What a hoot he is. It is not that the food is not worth going for, it is but I would not go all the way from Antioch just for that. My...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Depending on the time of the day, your cravings for some succulent meat will be satisfied.. meaning in general, the BBQ served here is in pretty good portions and pretty tasty, but depending on when...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the opportunity to try Everett and Jones out.However,this review is just based on take-out.I really don't eat much ribs,but these tasted good and had some good flavor.I enjoyed the hot links...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First off, in Hayward we have a Everett and Jones and I went once and I was shocked that you get your food through a BULLET PROOF WINDOW.. like wtf??? Have they been robbed that many times??? So I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after stopping at the Street Cart Food Fair thingy last weekend. The lines were all pretty long, so we decided to come here instead.Food was pretty much as I remembered.The ribs were tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ at Everett and Jone is only edible.First the pluses:1) Cute place with nice outdoor seating2) good bar and the house ale is quite tasty. However, the ribs are simply dry and tough. It seems...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've been there twice over the past 12 months. Both times service nonchalant and very slow. Food fair at best. We live in Oakland so would like to say better things but it's just not the case.
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
BBQ time!!! My girls and I visited an old friend of mine who lives in Alameda now and after stopping BRIEFLY in Alameda he took us to Oakland! Yay!!!! Apparently we were in the "nice part" of Oakland...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great sauce! Get the mild, its alil spicey but not overpowering the flavor of the meat... also recommend the beef brisket... it's awesome! Huge helpings and the good food. Sides aren't the greatest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a Saturday night that was pretty busy, but we were seated w/in about 10 minutes. Our server was clearly very busy, but gave us OK service. For goodness sakes people, it's a busy BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I stopped in here for a late lunch on a Sunday afternoon and received great service - perhaps because the restaurant was nearly empty. The brisket was tasty, tender and saucy - yes there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended by friends and family! Long wait time but worth it. Service could be better... where you don't have to remind your server that your drinks haven't arrived. Ribs, cornbread,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's almost worth going here, just once, to experience the service. At its absolute pinnacle, you might experience mere indifference. At its worst, you might get aggressive nastiness. No matter...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible service...food's average. I would go a few small block away to Oak Street BBQ and eat there.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm always skeptical of Bay Area BBQ, but I just moved into the area and was craving BBQ. Cutting to the point, E&J was pretty good. By no means is it southern BBQ, but it's one of the best two I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
slow.slow.slow. discouraging.did I say S L O W ?
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was a terrible disappointment. The brisket was chewy like jerky with thick chunks of fat hanging off it. Plus, in the middle of our meal, our waiter suddenly became the bartender and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went this evening for a birthday dinner for a rib lover. I'd say the ribs were good, but not a knockout. The candied yams were excellent, but the other sides were only so-so. The one thing I did like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I really try to give this place a chance, but each time they have disappointed me. I didn't think commercializing a business could make it loose it soul. Once the ribs were really fat, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard wonderful things about this place... they were all wrong.Worst BBQ brisket I have ever had.Service: Terrible. Took for-freakin-ever to get any service and it was not a busy day. When the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars= Meh. I've experienced better. Yes, I've experienced better service than what was given. Yes, I've experienced way better food than what was served. My bf and I came here Saturday evening. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, the servers can move about in a glacial fashion, but when they do return to your table with kick-ass ribs and brisket and perfect lemonade, you just wanna give them a friendship bracelet. Here's a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best bbq's in the bay area if not the best in the bay area. E&J's bbq is awesome, they offer many delicous slow cooked wood smoked meats that are so flavorful and tender, the ribs are great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love it! Service is not the best but who cares. If you're doing take-out, call first. I bleed BBQ
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Price: For the most part, the pricing is fair. You basically pay for what you get. This is also a downtown restaurant and not your typical hole in the wall neighborhood BBQ joint (well it does kind...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good; the service was fine; the decor was kitsch. The big selling point for this eatery is that famous politicians patronize this place when they want to show that they are "down with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on a crowed night, so I guess I should give them some slack. However, the wait was long and when the hostess called out the names from the list, she barely raised her voice and waited...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the BBQ ribs, links, yams, and corn bread. I'm not a fan of their BBQ chicken at all. I have ordered the chicken before and it has been DRY. I don't like the small side dishes either. You...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so this is an institution and I understand the chill vibe but come on and give me some respect here. It's not that the wait staff is lazy, it's just that they don't care. I'm not sure what the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
For a restaurant located in Jack London Square, a huge tourist draw, you'd expect them to be on top of their game. Their food, including ribs and brisket, were pretty good. Nice to have sides, just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOOHHWEEE...I love Barbecue! I love it, love it absolutely love it, and at Everett & Jones BBQ they definitely put their foot in it...if you know what I mean! Candied Yams, Greens, cornbread...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Great location great atmosphere. The best BBQ we've ever tasted. The portions are huge. You have to get the the three item combo Hot Links, Bricket and Ribs. Stay with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, it's ALRIGHT. My husband's brother-in-law SWORE that this place was the best BBQ in all of California... I'm still voting on Famous Dave's!They have good beef brisket, okay sausage links, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
RUDE, RUDE, RUDE WAITRESSES. The location on San Pablo has much better food. Quite frankly I won't even go to this location anymore, because the wait staff is just soooo damned rude. If I'm going...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch with my husband and my three year old daughter. Asked the waiter for a high chair - about 10 minutes later I got one. There were only 5 customers in the restaurant including my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't until my third visit to this place that I realized what it was actually called. I thought the name of this place was Saucy Sistah, as indicated by the signs in the windows. Apparenly,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with the boyfriend around 2PM and the place was half empty. Nonetheless, it took about 10 minutes to seat us (just like what Sergio G. experienced), how does this make any sense at all? The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everett and Jones definitely satisfies my need for my 5 essential food groups.1) Ribs - The best on the menu. A must have! Having too much of anything is not good for you... but having a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Got the two way combo. It was a lot of food, but I can eat. Ribs were awesome. Great flavor, very tender, and a lot of meat on them. Brisket was ok, I've definitely had better - it was just kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love good ribs, but they aren't the best thing on the menu here. Usually a bit tough with too much connective tissue and fat indicating to me that some more time in the smoker was needed. The links...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night Sean and I went to dinner with some friends here. Great atmosphere laid back and great food. We ordered the plate for two, which comes with links, ribs, brisket and chicken. I must say...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Today after we left Best Buy In Dublin the family said that they wanted to eat ribs...Yes we got in the car and drove the 23 miles from where we were to Oakland's Jack London SquareOnce we were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a long drive up from Socal, this is a great way to end the night. practically everything we ordered was soo good. We tried the beef links- great, the ribs- meaty, the chicken- good but mostly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't decide what to get so I ordered a 3-way combo with ribs, beef links, and brisket. Needless to say I was full, shared some of it, and still had leftovers for a whole other meal.Oh, and I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I was up in the Yay and the swoon unit - who's a former resident - wanted to show a brotha a few places to eat and E&J was first on the tour. It's a cool looking spot and good for mingling, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a disappointment. Rib were cut cross bone and sadly they were somehow dry. We had high expectations since there was a wait and it looked legit. The links were tasteless and had an odd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My CARNIVORE beau got ribs: and loved them (gives it the 5 stars since, obviously the place is for meat-eaters!)VEGAN NOTE: One vegan thing on the menu: green salad. Since it's so easy to do vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn BBQ in the bay! Get the ribs, chicken and beef brisket three combo platter with greens and candy yams for $20. I dig the medium to hot sauce. The saucey sistah brew is pretty tasty to wash...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must say the menu isn't very diverse...but what they DO have...they cook mmm mmmm goodRibs please and all the sides. I love the can/glasses. Try to avoid the crowds here tho...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn good BBQ!!! Im finding out nowadays that consistency in quality is a crap shoot for BBQ. You gotta play the law averages with any BBQ joint. One time you will go in it will be the best, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was pretty good but there is more to be desired.The chicken was tender and very flavorful - definitely a favorite.The cornbread I found dry and kinda blah. The yams were darn good. The look...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Lot of hype and I suppose it is OK BBQ. But if you have add southern BBQ you will most likely be disappointed. I much prefer Back Forty BBQ in Pleasant Hill.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a weekend in socal, 3 friends and myself stopped by here before heading to our homes. Since I've at at this place many times before with mild and medium, I decided to go spicy since they all eat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Generally, a good BBQ place. Ordered the ribs and brisket combo and the meat was tender and succulent. Sides of collared greens, baked beans and corn bread and they were all decent. First time visit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ that I have had in the Bay Area so far... and was the least expensive. What more can you ask for. I had their platter (which has everything) and their brisket. I highly recommend their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It has been 5 years since my last visit to Everett & Jones of Jack London and noticed that the area has built up certain blocks with lofts & new buildings.First off, E&J seemed to put down the wrong...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK OK, so maybe I'm slightly biased because I just got back from one of the BBQ capitols of the United States, but I'm being frank when I say that I've had much better BBQ than what was served at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for the first time on Sunday when a friend suggested we check it out. There was a good amount of people in the place, but we didn't wait too long before being seated. Theres some things that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Dotha's Juke Joint section of the restaurant, although they serve the same food as for the main restaurant.We LOVE Dotha's! They have the best BBQ, available in mild, medium,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG.. I love Everett and Jones. They have the amazing BBQ sauce. Everytime I go there to eat with my friends, we will order the platter, so we can all shares. I love their side dishes.. ( cornbread,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went during lunch. The Barbecue was good but I don't understand what the deal is with the plain bread. I hear Saturday night are amazing with live music and a great atmosphere. I will update the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nice location, friendly staff, clean dining area, and very low quality BBQ just a step above fast food.I ordered the chicken and it came out in less than 5 minutes and had clearly been sitting in some...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we tried the pork ribs, beef brisket, and the sausage links. All were swimming in the house sauce, which wasn't too bad. The sides were pretty bland and flavorless. You get a choice from the usual...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bar-bee-que!!! That is the reason you own a grill in the backyard and watch the Food Network channel. Best BBQ in the Bay? I doubt it. Now, the sauce is good, but there really is no flavor to the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Barbeque ANYWHERE!! I love the beef sausage and I didn't ever like yams until I tried their's. I had the pleasure of meeting Mary (one of the owners) on a trip with her friend Keith....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
E&J is the best BBQ in the bay area as far as I am concerned. I prefer the mild sauce which is quite tasty. The chicken is really good and so are the ribs. Sometimes the brisket can be a bit grisly (...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Everett Jones BBQ for almost 3 years now. So far they make the best restaurant BBQ I have ever tasted in the bay area. If your looking for a descent place to sit down with a friend...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I guess BBQ is just like real estate. Location, Location, Location. It amazes me that the San Pablo and Fruitvale Everette & Jones' are great but this place is more about the commercial aspects. They...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time going to Everett & Jones and extremely satisfied with the ribs! y boyfriend and I ordered the four way combo plate and let me tell you, that was plenty of food for us! My only criticism was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everett & Jones has interesting roots. It gets it's name from St. Everett (the patron saint of delicious barbeque sauce) and St. Jones (the patron saint of unbelievable slow cooking). I believe the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I am most impressed with their catering service. Dorcia was incredible considering the fact that I did not have a phone to book services.In my opinion, the food was just ok. Except the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loooove going to E&J when I'm craving some spicy, sticky BBQ ribs; nothing quite hits the spot like all the meat, meat and more meat. The wait staff can be slow on busy nights, but the food makes up...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We TRIED to call in an order on my man's bday for pickup but they said they dont take call in orders on weekends or holidays, which was kinda weird. Thankfully though, after a few minutes of being...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the Original BBQ spot.... E & J's been around as long as i can remember... and that is saying 30 yrs.. always great BBQ and will be coming back forever or as long as they want to stay in business......
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love E&Js. The SuperQ keeps me coming back for more and more brisket. The price, though... Its high, as far as I'm concerned, but if they get it, then its worth it. They certainly get it from me.
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is ok. Price is ok. (36 dollars for 2 before tip and had one enormous beer) Service is better than average.Combo plate for two (way too much meat) link (tasted homemade), brisket (eh, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The meat is pretty fatty, so I usually order the hot links. The last time I went to Everett & Jones, the hot links were really dry. I had to drench them in sauce to make them edible. If they didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For good, tasty, stick-to-your-ribs BBQ, come here. Six of us converged here for lunch after a disappointing walk through the Crab Crawl and decided to chow down on a platter of ribs plus half a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype, we finally went here for some good bbq...at least I thought it would be good, mind blowing, best I've ever had bbq...but honestly it was just OK. The service was not great, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A calorie bombing sweet sticky mess of ribs--they have extra-large portions and deliciously sweet food, but I just can't eat here that often. I loved the BBQ, and the interior is very pretty, inside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This happened near Dec. 7th 2008. My original post, I put on the wrong Everett location so here it goes to the right location.Food is good, meat itself can be fatty around the edges. Over all is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some BBQ and Everett & Jones definitely delivers. If I'm sharing with someone, then we'll get the four-way combo with ribs, chicken, beef brisket and beef links. Otherwise, I'll just get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Slow cooked spice rubbed meat is nothing less than a great American eat. Everett & Jones serves its own version of that but misses a few beat. The meat lacks that smoky flavor. The texture of the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Decent BBQ ribs were not as tender and a little too saucy for me. The yams were the best side I had out of this world. Also the collard greens were ok but a little watery. T
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My review is so unnecessary, but I'm going to put my two cents in anyway. I have been searching for good BBQ since arriving in the Bay Area. And, to be honest, most of it has been sub par. E &J was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a lot from this place after hearing some personal recommendation. It was good but it fell below expectations.1) I asked for extra spicy and frankly, it wasn't spicy enough. So I asked...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
five stars for the yams!five stars for the singer in the blues band performing on fridays!five stars for hefeweizen!five stars for the corn bread!five stars for the chicken!
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't know there was more than one location. I had only been to the Berkeley one. The food was great here too and I was surprised at how not ghetto it was. This place was spacious and modern and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love da place because of the savory bbq but because of the pride of the place they have for their food.. you can see and feel the love that they put into the food, and that makes all the difference...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good beer, but the BBQ is way too expensive and there's too much sweet sauce. Going in a group is fun because it's a great atmosphere, and I love Jack London Square (and wandering over to First and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Once upon a time... ok, scratch that... once in a blue moon, the food here seems ok. Recent trip back went like this:::The food---Chicken was good-Links dry (which made the chkn good)-Potato salad ok...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the best place I've had BBQ ribs in a long time. This place definitely deserves the title "Voted Alameda/Oakland's best BBQ Ribs". It's nice hickory smoked BBQ was tender and mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK pork ribs at this location - very nice to sit & enjoy your meal. Pros- Best of the Everett & Jones locations I've been to (San Pablo, Hayward, JLS) by atmosphere.- Live Music- Plenty of indoor &...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably some of the best BBQ in the Bay Area. I am not big on ribs, but the links and beef briskets are bomb! The candy yams and corn beard are always on point. On the weekends the place is usually...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely disgusting! When I was working in Oakland, we took our executive director here for his farewell lunch. These folks do not know how to make BBQ and it's pretty evident that most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not fair for me to give them a low rating, because I only eat fish or poultry (a poultratarian, you might call me), so this restaurant certainly doesn't cater to my audience-- which is fine with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you have never been to Everett and Jones, be advised that you are probably not worthy to eat their godly BBQ. Everett and Jones is nice enough to open the doors to their Eden of BBQ day-in,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came back this past sunday for lunch and I was disappointed. The medium spicy sauce tasted very mild to me. The ribs were still juicy and tender but they were served luke warm. How hard is it to heat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually don't like BBQ food, but this place is GOOD. First time I came here was for my birthday with my co-workers, originally it was at The Silk Road but that place sucked so we left and came over...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The joint can get crowded!!! So call first. Everything is quality, and the ribs are superb. Ask to check out their smoker/grill/oven as they are famous for it. I am a fan of their meats, but not a fan...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, the best BBQ food ever. Wait was less than 2 minutes to get seated, the BBQ platter for 3-4 was less than $40 and included a TON of ribs in the most amazing sweet and spicy sauce (you can...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the sudden urge for BBQ and heard that this place was good (per some advertising). Well, i decided to give it a try tonight...well, we waited in the front forever with no service person coming...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I've been eating BBQ since i was a kid. And have lived in the bay area for about 20 years. And this is consistently off the HiZZie!!! BBQ there is. I'm loggin in right now just to find there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a handful of times, and it's always been decent, not nearly as good as the one on San Pablo in Berkeley, but still a cool place to chill in a relaxed atmosphere. As I was getting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've seen meat curtains that looked in way better shape than the food they serve at this piss poor excuse for barbeque known as Everett and Jones. The only reason they are famous is because they paid...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is ok. the food is way over rated but i really like the way it looks, and i like the wizard of oz posters and ruby slippers all over the place! lolits good for outings or taking your...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food here is really bad. Borderline gross. Service is a joke. It was a group of over 20 so we had to pay the mandatory 15% tip. We walked out without paying.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing, I mean NOTHING, can beat the BBQ Ribs, links, BBQ Sauce and portions from Texas Smokehouse BBQ in San Jose. With that said:Tony Roma's, Chili's, Houston's, Armadillo Willy's, HECK, even the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love this place. It's just one of the establishments that says. This is Oakland!" We've gone here a lot over the years, and most of the time the wait staff is extremely friendly, and most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome BBQ sauce!The BBQ here is very tastey! I highly recommend getting the spicy bbq sauce. It has the right zip on it and is not too overbearing. I would love to give this place 5 stars but they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here on a Tues night, and although the place was not busy, it took them quite some time to get our order. We had the combo to share between the 3 of us, which consisted of luke-warm ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They get 5 stars for the ribs. If I rated this place for the lukewarm side dishes and curt staff, it would probably go down a notch.BUT - these are the best ribs I've ever had in my life, and that's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch. In my opinion, this is not the best BBQ. The smoked chicken was DRY and the pork ribs were not "fall-off-the-bone" tender. Lunch specials did not come with cornbread (no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like everett and jones, I really do. Its good... real good... but it could be way better if when I went the food was WARMER (its been a few times already, come on guys! what the deal?). Servers on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best ribs I've ever had!!Drinking out of a jar was very fun. Workers there are very courteous.Cannot wait to go back & try out their sides...which consist of corn bread, greens, sweet potato.Everett &...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Well it is kind of hard to give a place any more than one star when no one ever stopped by our table to even say "be right with you." We waited a while, not sure how long exactly, but long enough that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you know anything about barbeque, then you know that this joint is third rate on a good day & crappy on most days. The only good things I can say is the service is pretty good, & the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their food is always amazing! The potato salad is the best I have ever had and the service is great! Also try the candied yams they are amazing!!
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat here is delicious and you better believe the waiter when he says that medium is still spicy. My fiancA�, our friend, and I came here after rallying and our very personable waiter recommended...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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If you ever gone to Everett & Jones like I have and live near by, it won't...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The beef brisket was the best thing on the menu. If you order anything, make sure beef brisket is one of them! I wasn't a huge fan of the links but, per the server, they are popular.I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
everything is good here. my gf loves the yams.the only problem is when im hungry it seems forever for the food to get to the table.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEEF BRISKET!! Do they have other food? Doesn't matter. BEEF BRISKET!! Ok, the links are pretty friggin good too. I was introduced to the the E&J on the job and have been a fan since....
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rant - (First of all, why are there so many people that don't like BBQ reviewing BBQ restaurants? Further more, why on Earth would Vegetarians reviewing BBQ restaurants and then upon realizing - gasp...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Do I have to give one star?????
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
nothing like a tall 'saucy sistah'! ...which is what their homebrew beer is called. finally went to this place after everyone and their mother from oakland suggested it. I enjoyed the beef brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that has 3 bbq sauce selections, including a spicy option, AND makes their own hot links is OK with me! I read a Q&A that a bunch of Raiders players did and they all mentioned E&J's as the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very very very cute place. they serve their drinks in a jar. got sports on the tv. blues/jazz music in the background. very nice atmosphere. the service was alright. my bf and i came for lunch around...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this local favorite though I'm not crazy about the wait. Try going before you get real hungry. There's no wait at their other branches but those ones are better for "to go" orders. Their BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dragged my "lazy Sunday" ass off the couch and was bribed into going to work with the BF by the promise of BBQ. It better be good if I'm giving up my worn in spot on the couch. lol.Anyway, though...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
everett & jones is the best bbq in oakland i,ve been here quite a few times i really like the ribs links and the chicken is preatty good i not that big of a fan of there briskett also there corn bread...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is a bit slow-ish, but great ribs at an unbeatable price; if you plan well, you can have a full feast on the cheap! Mm, mm, good for the tummy and the wallet! Even better--right now, they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everett and Jones is the best BBQ I've ever had. Hands down, no doubt, without question, the best. I always get Brisket with potato salad and cornbread but my companions have ordered every entree on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to take a bath in their sauce. Marinate in it. Soak in the sliced up links like Epson salt. The staff was quick and courteous. The brisket and links were delicious but the sauce made the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I'm 99% vegetarian, I got one of every side with a Tall Saucy Sista.The sides I definitely approve of are the slaw, yams and greens.The cornbread muffins were good too, but they would be even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You come here if you want to eat and you want to eat well. I come here specifically for their "Slab of Ribs" that is meant to feed 3-4 people. It comes with a full rack of ribs slathered in mild,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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The food here is so good! I love the potato salad and links! The staff is friendly. The prices are a bit high but the portions are huge! I love the sauce and am so happy that you can buy at the grocery stores...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do not like Barbecue. I do not like any type of Barbecue sauce. Not southern style, not Texan style, not any style. I don't care how AWESOME you think your sauce is, I won't like it. Not sugar...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Headed to this joint after the show thanks to recs from a good friend. Loved the homey feel! They used the same table cloth my grandma does! The utensils and napkins come in a copper kettle and your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upon first glance of the menu, I thought I might not really like what I was getting into. I mean seriously, they only give potato salad and 2 slices of wheat bread as a side w/their lunches and NO...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has killer BBQ! If you order the "hot" sauce, watch out. It was awesome for me, but I like super spicy.This place had southern BBQ, and we had a platter of ribs for 3 hungry guys. Yet,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looks like there's free BBQ at one of our area's best BBQ joints tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 4) if you join them in calling for Obama.--NF]-----This is a note for you from Annemarie S., another MoveOn...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now that's some good BBQ! I The pork ribs were nice, soft and greasy, just the pork ribs should taste like! I also like the chicken, cornbread, greens, macaroni and cheese, potato salad and baked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i just dont know who to believe... reviewers either love or hate this place for various reasons...this was mine...... we stopped in around 4pm... at first the hostess looked at us, then continued to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
bf and i ordered waaaay too many ribs. still finished a lot of them. good place to eat if you're super hungry
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite comfort food spots. Sometimes it takes a while to get a table and the staff always looks a little tired. Rightfully so, that spot is always busy. I usually get a slab of ribs......
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I am not hip, do not have my pants to my knees and have no prior convictions and still get great service here. The waitresses are always friendly as long as you are nice and the food is always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give 5 negative stars I would! People overrate this place to an extreme! This is not good BBQ at all. YUCKY! The meat taste as if it were rancid. The sauce is super duper greasy, like...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, when you're from the land of cowboys and beef (TEXAS) it is hard to compare. I do like the atmosphere and it just seemed like a fun place to be. The food didn't really impress me much, but what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my, Oh my......I've died and gone to heaven good!!!!!!! The 4 way combo (ribs, beef brisket, chicken & sausage with medium BBQ sauce) is the only way to go. I didn't care too much for the sides but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can come home!!! This was the first time I've eaten at the Jack London location and I must say I was a bit culture shocked at the difference between that location and the Fruitvale one. I grew...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in Oakland!Happiness is a table of friends grubbing on a huge plate of pork ribs in mild sauce (with a small bowl of the spicy sauce for me). Beef brisket, the yams,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not from Texas or any part of the country where people take pride in their BBQ. So I don't know what's good and what's outstanding. All I know is that after a 10 mile hike, I really wanted some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Texas, and I do have high standards for my bbq..but E&J's is fatty and dry. All 5 times I have been there.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thus far I haven't found better BBQ around the bay than Everette & Jones. The mother ship ( jack london branch) hasn't dissapointed and has more options than the local shops, but is also priced at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE BEST BBQ I HAVE EVER TASTED!! They have mild, medium and really hot sauce. The reason I am only giving them four stars instead of five is because their customer service sucks. We walked in to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love ribs. EJ's are good, not dry but not fall off the bone, meaty. The beef link is good, but is it just me but when people advertise an all beef link - is the casing beef? Anyways, G and I gave up...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...my room mate and I had to check this place out based on two excellent recommendations! I fully disagree with most of the reviews about bad service. We were seated at the bar immediately. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"WOAHHHH NELLY"I love the spicy BBQ Sauce that they have. However, I can say that I've had better ribs (namely out of my bbq), but the place is cool if you have a craving for some decent BBQ. You...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The pork ribs, candied yams and potato salad from Everett & Jones have left me passing gas. I must withhold stars. The same cannot be said for my gas. I should put a price on it. I wonder if my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came home from E & J at Jack London...the brisket is amazing, you really don't even need a knife, it just peels away...love the sauce, I got mine medium, don't know if I could handle the hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is not like any barbecue I am used too. Seems too red at the bone, tough and more like meat with sauce on it. Service is not so great either.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had an awesome time the forst time i decided to voyage into Oakland, away from my familiar E&J to sample it's sister restaurant in Jack London Square.Food: more choices (greens, potato salad, corn...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel a little strange backtracking, since my last review was for a VEGAN bbq joint, heh.It's like I had a spiritual awakening overnight! I'd heard the hype about E&J and finally got to taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First off, Everett & Jones Barbeque in Oakland is known for their very slow and lackadaisical service. But if you are looking for top notch bbq, this place is the spot to go too. My dad and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What other reviewers say about the service was only reinforced by my visit. The only thing saving it from a one star review is drinking out of glass jars. Maybe it was the normal Friday night...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I must say that I'm a vegetarian, so I'm probably not the most qualified to rank a place so unvegetarian, but I do know what good service and high quality food looks and tastes like, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
okay so, i'm a little obsessed with bbq...i'll admit it. i'll eat it anytime, anywhere. with that said, i've been to a few bbq joints here and Everett & Jones is pretty damn good. excellent ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place to be if you want some serious Southern comfort food. Two thumbs up for their ribs and beef brisket with either the mild or medium sauce. Enjoy that with some collard greens, baked beans,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I say, best BBQ around! I truly enjoyed the Southern food. There are probably some better places, but I have yet to discover any of them, so far now this is the place for Southern BBQ, unless I go to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This gets my vote for the WORST RESTAURANT ON THE PLANET EVER HANDS DOWN. Meat quality is slop, BBQ sauce is paste and you will taste it days after, and service is based on race. Be aggressive when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's mountains of meat covered in sauce. What's not to like? I hadn't been to Everett and Jones(this one and the one on San Pablo Ave.) in years but it's not like it's changed.The beef brisket was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love E& J's! 1st off let me say its the best BBQ I've had, I usually don't eat ribs because i don't like fatty ,meats but let me tell you there is no visual fat on these bad boys! & The chickens...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family of six tried all of their meats for dinner.The meats were not over smoked like Uncle Franks in Mt. View, but they drenched it with so much bbq sauce that it was hard to differentiate the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cindi was our server--was wearing an off lavender OBAMA shirt---what a way to get to my heart....that and her fantastic and attentive service....we ordered the WHOLE SLAB OF RIBS (which says can feed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well.I should preface this by saying that I'm an Southern/East Coaster by birth and raising. Not only that, but I was born into the type of family that has Barbeques every day of the summer as a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love BBQ sauce... I don't know what it is about it... but it just makes me HAPPY! I have been going here for years and have never been disappointed with their links... yes, it is chain like... but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here over a dozen times, and each time the food does not disappoint! A lot of people have said this place has "commercialized BBQ." Maybe...but it sure is tasty! Prices are a bit high, when...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.I've been here a few times and the Fruitvale location also. Expect a long wait if you come here on a Friday night-I always order take-out.I'm a rib person-and theirs are okay. But I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would say Everett and Jones is one of the best bbq restaurants in town. The bbq sauce is a killer, tender tri tip meat at times but still worth eating, and the chicken is in between dry and melting,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my friend's birthday and it was ok. The bbq sauce was ok. I tried the ribs, tri-tip, and chicken and out of the 3, the ribs were the only one that was tender - the other 2 were dry....
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$1.75 for a damn glass of kool aid... what the hell is the profit margin on that????? lol. i really love this place and can say nothing wrong about it. go there often.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the place to go if you want bar-b-q, i'm never dissapointed here, service good price ok. worth every penny. and the sweet patatoe pie is to die for.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is worth trying because even Tyra Banks likes the sauce.Ok so that makes me not want to try it but luckily I grew up on it and won't hold her endorsement against them. I would always go to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here many, many times. It is great for large groups because you can just get a couple slabs, sides, cornbread, and you're good to go. Came here with a group of 15 people on Friday night...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came on a Saturday for lunch, and there weren't a lot of people in the joint. I was a little nervous it was going to be packed after reading some of the reviews.My husband ordered the brisket lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is OK - last time I got a combo with pork ribs and links and it was a huge amount of meat. Their BBQ is OK nothing like the old days of Flint's on Shattuck. The sides were adequate but I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs are good here, no doubt. Moist, drenched in delicious bbq sauce. Yum. And the decor is a step up from the location I've visited on San Pablo. Unfortunately, the side dishes are weak. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of meat, but the ribs here are a must. theyre tender and the meat falls off the bones. ribs went well with our medium sauce, although some day I'd like to venture off and try the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a HUGE fan of MEAT. Those that know me understand I will wrap my little mouth around a hunk of sausage, brisket, or rib eye any day!Being Memorial Day and all, BBQ seemed fitting. I didn't want...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was never really a meaty t-bone steak-lovin' ribs-suckin' type of person...but after today, I think I've been converted. Guys, I understand now, k?! geez.It's meat, it's pricy, so my friend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed with this restaurant. The first time we visited, we ordered ribs and chicken. We thought the food was just OK and the side dishes were not very good. When the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst customer service I have ever received. They told me over the phone to drive all the way to their location to place an order in person because they couldn't take my order over the phone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good ribs, not falling off the bone as I would prefer though. Okay sides, but I was disappointed with the corn bread. The big minus is that they take FOREVER to serve us! I mean, damn, it's not that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great barbecue. The ribs weren't falling off the bone like the long ribs from Bo's in Lafayette, but there were all the sides which Bo don't serve. The candied yams are like sweet custard. I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the babyback ribs were pretty dry... drenched in bbq sauce. asked for medium but it was still pretty spicy so i couldn't finish my order even if i was scraping off the sauce.the cole slaw wasn't very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What to say . . . What to say! Everett & Jones has GREAT food! Their service on the other hand is HORRIBLE. I've been to Everett & Jones twice and each time, I loved the food I ordered. In fact,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place for Barbeque. Simply delicious meat.
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food! Just the BBQ. We had a plate of Brisket, Links, and a SLAB of RIBS, with all the sides we had it feed all 5 of us. My boyfriend and I were the first to arrive, so we took the liberty to order...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are almost 200 reviews for this place, so let me just give you the quick and dirty that I would give any friend headed here:Medium sauce = lip-melting hotness, specially on the brisketBeans =...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lively, fun restaurant with charming decor. Good juicy ribs (get the mildly spicy sauce), but average sides. The service can be a bit slow, depending on your server. Mine took a really long time to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This ain't no brother n laws BBQ, but we ate it anyway. Went there for a hangover lunch after the Laney flea market. THEY DIDN'T HAVE MAC N CHEESE?? WHAT? What respectable BBQ joint doesn't have Mac...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new go-to place for ribs. My family and I got the full rack for $36.95, which is a steal compared to the individual rib dinners. The rack is HUGE and is swimming in their mild sauce. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They all pretty much taste the same. Not sure what it is they do, but the meat is always dry. I've heard, "put more sauce on it" to moisten it, but there are two core things to judge the bbq by, 1 is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The most over rated 'que place, I've never had anything above ok here or at any of the other locations (Berkeley/Oakland etc). Like some places in the East Bay that I see lines/crowds (Ole's Waffle...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite is the yams, cornbread and greens! But the BBQ is pretty great too! I get take out!
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
everytime I come here I end up dissapointed.credit for creating a sit down resturant that is usually a take-away type business...that does not back up to a street with bars on every window.has a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're craving meat, come here. The food is great! The meat is always so tender, and they have different sauces from sweet to very spicy - all which are delicious, but admittedly I can't go beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't come here for good service, that is certain. I've been to this location several times, mostly for take-out, and it always seems like they wished I had gone somewhere else (and I tip even when...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want the best wet ribs in the the bay area, don't go anywhere else. #1 The sauce is excellent. When they say hot, it's the type that creeps up on you and gets stronger with each bite. I can eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
SO disappointed. I saw this restaurant on the food network so I thought it would be really good. They must have had their A game on when the food network showed up. I went on a sunday and they only...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Are pigs get smaller and smaller? Cuz my slab of ribs is. I come here a few times every year, and the portion size for the slab of ribs seems to be getting smaller. The meat was tough the past two...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first few dining experiences were good enough to get me to come back for more, but I've been disappointed every time I've given this place another chance. I usually get the chicken & links dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'M GONNA KEEP IT SHORT... FOR ONCE.Delicious. and I don't know what the rest of these people are talking about. The service was cool when we were there. The waiter was laid back and when I told...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nina and I visited this restaurant to celebrate my brother and sister's 25Th and 27Th birthday. Being that I am a barbecue aficionado, I have always heard great things about this Oakland Favorite....
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This review concerns the ribs only. Pork ribs. Some friends and I got together the other night and compared 5 different rib places. This E&J location was one of 'em. (See the results of our comparison...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This particular location, as far as atmosphere goes, is quite more universally approachable, than say their "A" Street location in Hayward. The one in Hayward lies right in da hood, straight take-out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Over the years Everett and Jones has not maintained consistency, which is unfortunate. My experience there the other night was not pleasant. The service was slow, the food was not good at all; soggy greens,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing all the hype, I was really disappointed by Everett and Jones. The phone message said they would be open an hour before they actually opened, so we had to wait on the street. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a cute restaurant. i had the smoked pork ribs, and boy were they delicious! they give a fair amount; your eyes get bigger than your stomach though. i went during lunchtime and your meal comes...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hate being disappointed, but E&J didn't do me right. We showed up for Sunday lunch, it was not to busy and we were seated quickly. The table was real dirty, they attempted to wipe it down but you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good BBQ. I didn't get a full on meal since it was lunch and I wanted something a little lighter. I got a salad with BBQ chicken on it and a side corn muffin. The service was okay, a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't presume to be a BBQ expert so I am not rating E&J in comparison to other soul food or BBQ. I only know that I like it. The restaurant gets crowded fast, and service gets a little slow -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 3 - Nothing more nothing lessFood: BBQ ribs are good but I can't honestly say that it lives up to ALL the hype. I've been to this location 4 times. Its definitely worth trying E&J but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There is no doubt about this place, they have really tasty BBQ... falling off the meat ribs, hot links like no body's business and yummy greens.. HOWEVER...I stopped coming here for a million years...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here one week after Bill Clinton was here! anyways....Southern food hasn't really been in a part of my diet staple until recently. In the past few months I have had Jesso's and now Everett &...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE everett and jones. RIBS were tender and meaty and the hot bbq sauce was delicious!cornbread and potato salad were yum!
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, and the ambiance is very unique.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here numerous times and always want it to be better but for me at least, it always ends up being just okay. I always hear that their other location on San Pablo is kick ass though so I may...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When BBQ is this delicious, nothing else matters. I have eatin BBQ all over the country, and E & J stands up to the best places out there. The greens and yams also kick butt. I want to live in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
YUCK! I didn't like this place at all! I came in one rainy day for lunch with a co-worker (her recommendation). The place was FREEZING! We stood at the front for 5 minutes before we were even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A ribs haiku:Ribs are good to eatI lick the sauce off my handsBelly full of love
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need I say anymore? E&J's ribs are so juicy and delicious that it can break even the most ardent vegetarian. Case in point: I went here with a group of friends a while back and witnessed our...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, first let me say that i'm not one to give into steretypes.. but hey, I have to say that, 1. I'm Black. 2. I like BBQ... ok, so what...But this isn't about me, this is about Everett & Jones...I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been cautious about eating at this place because I had their catering before at some work related event and it sucked. The ribs had hella fat on it. But after so many years I was ready to give...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place real good. Heard the hype from some co workers, so had to try it out. The food was great, me and 2 friends split the biggest portion of ribs and it satisfied us all. The sauce was real...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible servce and mediocre barbeque. Don't eat here unless you have hours to kill. We ended up waiting half an hour for a table despite the fact that we had a reservation AND came in early. We...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh gosh I love barbecue! anywho, I went on a Saturday and it was really crowded. I ordered the chicken dinner plate with corn bread, baked beans, and greens. The food was a little cold but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to really like this place. Now, I'm just not that excited by it. The sauce is always good. The food is often good, but I have had at least one occasion where the food was cold by the time it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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People raved about this bbq joint and I have no idea why! Service is awful, takes forever to get acknowledged and seated, the waitress seem like she would rather be anywhere but there and the food is semi-warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good but not the best yet:) One time, the food were cold, but I guess we were hungry so..we ate them :)
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was really good when we first tried it...but then for some reason the second and third time we came in for some BBQ food, it was disappointing,.... first it was the service, it was slow and rude,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A two-way combo of ribs and chicken, corn bread, potato salad, extra barbecue sauce, and a drink in a canning jar is a festive way to dine! I love it! Service is a bit slow and the prices are a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to write an excellent review for this place, but man two things keep holding me back- slow ass service... and the usually tasty brisket that I get here was damn fatty last visit. DAMNIT!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It never hurts knowing the bartender, so obviously the service was excellent!The food is decent, I've been to better BBQ places, but i love the ambiance with the live jazz. I got the chicken while my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is totally over rated. The BBQ is mediocre and the service sucks. I went with a few people and no one enjoyed the food. I haven't returned since.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I did not know it, but learned quite quickly that BBQ joints are not known for their service. We were seated quickly by a young lady with not much personality. She gave us about 30 seconds to figure...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Smack dab right on Broadway right before Jack London Square. I first discovered this place when I used to go to shows at the Metro. I needed a quick fix for the hunger and discovered more when...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you live in/near the Oakland area, hungry for ribs and debating whether to eat at Tony Romas. Think of Everett & Jones. Pros - Ribs are the best. Price is a little steep but you get what you pay...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was in the mood for a slice of pizza in the inner sunset - some how ended up in Oakland for BBQ... I must admit , I love BBQ , but only in the comfort of my own or a close friends back yard- I like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here is another very satisfied BBQ enthusiast! While the BBQ sauce was one of the best (if not the best) I've had, the meat was only marginally satisfying. A better quality meat would have made this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the best BBQ I've ever tasted. Their menu is simple. For dinner, you basically chose what meat you want and if you can't decide, you can order a combination. They have 3 types of sauces that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i started eating meat again after an 8-month stint as a vegetarian, i literally popped out of my seat with glee when the realization hit me that i could once again could enjoy the succulent,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
can never go wrong with the slab . its huge and feeds 4 easy . the suacy sistah ale is not too shabby either .
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The legendary E & J's. The atmosphere at this one is always interesting, with good music playing in the background and a lot of character in the decor. It really stands out in the neighborhood, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cons: it gets busy so expect to wait. street parking can be hard to find and the parking garage in Jack London Square doesn't validate E&J. Pros: the ribs are amazing. i get them every time. i think...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great meat, and a lot more sides than the Berkeley location. The mild sauce is sweet and tangy, and the hot adds just enough kick to boost the overall flavor. The ribs have plenty of meat, locked in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i've made it a point to leave SF, which is not very often, i have to visit my friend E&J, who makes the greasiest and BBQ'est meats i've ever had. Service can be efficient or slow, depending on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well I really like the decorations in this place. The bright colors and umbrellas/lights really make for a fun/casual dining experience. The food was great too, but for the atmosphere I really didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It truly boggles my mind to see so many reviews complaining about the service here. Yes I understand that the service is slow, but that's what happens when you eat somewhere as immensely popular as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I work close to this restaurant. I've been here 3 times in the past 3 years. Each time I've waited over 20 minutes for a MENU, not for my waiter/waitress to take my order, not for my food to come,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best BBQ joint I've tried so far. This place has all the requisites for that Southern feel. You drink your lemonade out of a jar and there was live music on the Sat. that I went. The ribs and links...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The kitchy charm of drinking your lemonade out of a canning jar quickly departs with inconsistent food and shitty service.The BBQ can be anywhere between way below average to decent on a given day,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sauce is great (okay, a little on the sweet side for some) but the service sucks. Personal faves are the brisket and the hot links.Please Note that the different E&J's are related but seperate and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is OK. I have had it hyped to me by a un-discriminating BBQ loving friend and should have known better than to trust his opinion. Went in with high expectations and left with a feeling of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for some sloppy sauced bbq ribs over in Oakland's Jack London Square. Met up with some friends and had a few beers at the bar. Small bar but plenty of TVs. The service is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs are pretty good but I've had mixed experiences here. The first time I ate here, the slabs we got were humongous. The next 2 times, it looked like they gave us half slabs for the price of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So apparently when I wrote that review of Everett & Jones on San Pablo, I was actually reviewing KC's BBQ. Yeah - KCs wasn't very good, and sicne I wrote the review not knowing the place and being...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bring your barbecue appetite and bring your umbrella, especially if you're seated in the section by the bar where I sat last night. As soon as i sat down, i felt drops of water on my back. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My daughter says my reviews have no substance, so I am going to use this as an opportunity to show how witty (or would it be catty?) I can be. Like the young woman who doesn't eat watermelon, refuses...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love E&J's food, I think it's far and away the Bay Area's best BBQ. I always enjoy take-out from the Fruitvale, San Pablo Ave and Hayward locations and would give them all 5 stars (I did rate the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ribs, links and yam (sweet potato), yes, that's really all you need...I think they lace the yam with something really addictive (probably just butter) but yeah, I can probably eat a whole bucket load...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a great movie in Jack London (Hairspray) we walked looking for something to eat, so we went to this place around 9:30 pm, colorful inside a little too much but OK, the beer was good, we order...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was ok. The mild sauce on the ribs were kind of sweet but I actually prefer sweet to tangy. The medium sauce was too hot. Prices good for lunch but the ribs were pretty small pieces. I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for all the Everett and Jones restaurants in the east bay. By far the sauce makes you want to slap yo mama, but the only one that still prepares the meat accordingly is the one on A st....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the food for a company dinner catered from the Jack London Everett & Jones (I've heard that amongst all the Everett and Jones stores, this one serves the best meat). My project manager went out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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you might as well try it at least once. It's a historic Oakland landmark, but I suggest not going on an emptry stomach or at least bring some snacks to munch on before you actually get to eat your food which...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still looking for juicy, fall off the bone barbecue ... but the atmosphere of this place makes up for the lack of slippery, juicy meat.I'm not familiar with Oakland at all - but I believe this is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, here's the karaoke version so you can sing along...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nExsLVg50zw&mode=related&search=Me and Everett Jones -...we got a thing going on,We both know that it's wrongBut...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everett & Jones is an Oakland institution. This place is a great lunch spot if your ever in the Jack London area. If I'm with a friend I always order the 4-way combination. That's chicken, ribs, hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man- a recent visit back here reminded me that I needed to Yelp this place before I die of a massive heart attack from the entire plate of sausage, ribs, chicken, and brisket bathed in BBQ sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even live in the area, but it's worth the 40 minute drive! I love how the ribs, chicken, brisket, and hot links are smothered in sauce. YUMMM=]. The meal comes with a side of cornbread and two...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had better...but one of the better places that i have had BBQ at since moving up here from Los Angeles...service sucks...usually i go to sit at the bar and have a few drinks...the drinks are off the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BBQ at E&J's is off the hook. I been to this restaurant 2 times and no problem. The only thing its lacks is fast service. The staff is hella slow to seat you and to take orders. But when the food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one good way to get to a black mans heart....some good BBQ....hhhmmmm..."u got some hot sauce"
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 tasty ribs-3 LONG wait AFTER we ordered (about an hour) 2 tasty corn bread given to us for waiting so long-1 really really bad lemonade (um...i thought "urban" places were supposed to have really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever been to the south in the summer?It's hot, damn hot. People move slower there. They talk slower, and they take their time. E&J does BBQ right. They slow roast and make sure it is right....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, okay, so I had BBQ twice in 72 hours. Not sure whether that makes me a glutton for punishment, or just a glutton. I had to pay a ticket and this place was just a couple of blocks away.The BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a weeknight and the service was just really slow. Took really long to order and to wait for the ribs... then, the order came out wrong. When we asked for the correct items... that also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at E&J for many,many years and never expected much in terms of service at the "ghetto" locations,but when you open a real sit down restaurant ,you had better be prepared to pony up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here all the time. The bar is well stocked. Yeah, the table service can be slow. And the food sometimes arrives luke warm. But the BBQ sauce is so damn tasty, and the chicken is almost melt...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I wanted to grab something real quick before going to Yoshis. We didn't make reservations and they gave us a table right away. The BBQ beef and cornbread was Scrumptious! I tried my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Come for the ribs and Saucey SISTAH!E&J is a classic Oakland ribs joint. Everyone has to come here at least once. The sauce is mild to spicy and packs a punch. The concept is simple: choose your combo...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely, positively the rudest restaurant I have ever had the displeasure of entering in my life. The staff is ASSERTIVELY RUDE, going out of its way to show you they don't give a rat's patootie...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is my homage to my guys. Under no other circumstances would I go to E&J's. I've learned my lesson. I've been here more than once to know that this place has poor service, mediocre bbq and an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like meat, and I'm a BIG fan of E&J. I like all the meats, but I'm an especially big fan of the brisket. Their hot bbq sauce is actually pretty spicy too, which isn't always the case at a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
let me just say that i ate here once and never went back. plus a staff employee accusing me of stealing a BBQ sauce that was paid for didn't help either.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Come here if you are feeling carnivorous. Come here on a Saturday night, sit in the back room where Birdleg sings. Stuff your face with ribs and beans and cole slaw, let Birdleg serenade you. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
RYAAAAAAAAAAAABS!!! hahaha...their ribs are to die for! If you're looking to be prim and proper do not go here, cause you must get down with the get down. Be prepared to get your fingers all messy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, that's good!! Real good! An, oh yeah baby, that's what I'm talking about, Mmmmm mmm, come on over here to Papa and meet your friend the mash potatoes, good...I recently started working for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Defintely get some sock-it-to-me cake!!! They run out. FAST. Probably the most moist pound cake I've ever had. EVER. If you're ordering ribs, make sure you're sharing, and ordering one of the yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Where to start where to start...Well one thing for sure about Everett & Jones is that their BBQ ribs are great. There quality of the food is delicious and worth trying. However the only thing why I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First, I was confused that I had walked into a competitor BBQ place called SuperQ. Is it SuperQ or is it Everett and Jones? Looking into the matter more, I see their website is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
finger lickin'...finger lickin' good...had the pork ribs cuz it was friday so no beef for me..long story... the hot was purty HOT for my co-eaters but I'm used to HOT foods, so.. I can see how some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To preface, I had been drinking before I ate here, and I was fucking hungry. Also, I may be biased because any place with a beer called Saucy Sistah automatically gets some points in my book. Also,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to give this place 3.5 stars... In my pursuit of good BBQ, I went here with my older Brother. (We both smoke meat at home) We had the 3 way combo of Links, Beef brisket and Ribs. We had the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After playing at Oracle Arena on Wednesday a bunch of us split off into different cohorts depending on how we wanted to spend the next 5 hours until the Nuggets/Warriors game later. Some of the group...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have grown to love E&J's in the past year I've actually tried it. I always knew its existence but have never really tried it until this past year...and now that I have I keep going back! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i can't eat it more than once every 6 months, but the bbq sauce here is finger lickin' good. plus the side dishes, corn bread, candied yams, potato salad are good. food can be slow and same said for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great setting next to the wharf in an old industrial building. Went for lunch to try the ribs and brisket. Service was friendly and prompt. I had to ask for the wheat bread which was supposed to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Please understand that I'm a big time BBQ aficionado ... I search HIGH and LOW for some good BBQ, and generally find that same ole' blah. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. (Back in the day, I could...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Everett & Jones this afternoon and everything was perfect. There was a long wait, though, so I found a place at the bar, where the atmosphere was pleasant and convivial, and the bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Time to get down and dirty! I love this rib place. Tons of meat slathered up in bbq sauce and you got your candied yams, greens, mac salad, and some of the best potatoe salad i've ever tasted...ALL...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out of the entire Bay Area, Everett & Jones tops all Barbecue joints. I love eating their BBQ pork ribs. I've tried about 15 BBQ joints that were supposed to be good, but those places turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Slow Cookin' My Patience!!Everett & Jones gives new meaning to slow cooked BBQ. The ribs, brisket and links are really good, but mannnnnnnnnnnnnn is their service slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. It's so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go to for BBQ. My and the GF always order the combo plate that comes with everything: ribs, links, chicken and brisket's. It enough to feed both of us and take some home....
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A family tradition. Besides having my family's good ol barbecue whenever an uncle of mine felt like burning on the grill - this place has always done the job. I prefer the Hayward location on A st....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this use to be my most favorite place to eat...but the last time i went, i must admit it was pretty disappointing. i'm not sure if it's b/c they've already gained their notoriety that they feel they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Slow service with mediocre BBQ spells I won't be back. I am not sure why this place is legendary and always packed, but I didn't find it to be exceptional which is what I expect form a BBQ place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's something in the dichotomy of Jack london Square where you can have a sophisticated jazz night at Yoshi's preceeded by some good ole BBQ at E&J. Links and Brisket with yams, beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Take out your lesson books ladies and gentlemen, because today, I am going to give you a lesson on CPT.Now, if you don't know what CPT is, turn to your friendliest and most understanding African...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food is good but the service is horrible! even on slow nights i have to get up and find my damn waiter. i don't go there anymore b/c i found myself getting stressed out on the way to e&j in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how Tony Roma's at Jack London Square stays in business with E&J right across the street... This place blows them out of the water.HUGE portions, decent prices... Stick to your ribs good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Ribs so good, they'll make you wanna slap yo' mama!!!" I think that's from FRIDAY AFTER NEXT. In any case, it applies to E&J's. Don't fuck around -- go with the BBQ Ribs & Beef Brisket combo and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm fairly new to the Bay Area so my knowledge of restaurants and fine dining here is minute compared to the connoisseurs on Yelp. But coming from the East Coast, and that too Virginia, one thing your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the E&Js, this is the location you need to go to. The food is uber deeelish. The chicken, pork, sausage, corn bread, greens, yams and mac are all goooood. Ive been here many times in the past...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wretched. Horrible. AWFUL!It won't do a damn thing for your street cred to eat here, so just skip it. I've been to 2 of them and I can't bring myself to go ever again to any of them again. People...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A weekend staple. Service can be pretty erratic, but if I know I have places to be I won't go here as it's worth the wait when the food arrives.Hot sauce is the only way to go.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go to the restaurant for the BBQ. If you are craving E & J, then just get it to go. The only reason I give this location 3 stars is NOT for the food or the surly service. It is for the live...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everett & Jones is where Oakland Raider's post game shows are covered, primarily home games. I'm a regular here for lunch and dinner and come here for one reason: barbeque.The portions are quite...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fabulous restaurant. The ribs are to die for and the brisket is moist and flavorful. The chicken and sausauge is above average, but can be overcooked at times.The side dishes are okay, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three stars:I went here for lunch. It is a nice looking place, casual and open.Service was okay, but not good enough to call acceptable.Food was delicious. The meats are so tasty. But I did not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I was in college this place was heavenly. Here is why:1. We could order the slab, and feed a large group of girls this ended up being only like 4 dollars a person. It's so "the value" for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What? No love for the E&J? What's up with that? I have fond memories of getting take out here when I worked for a short time in Jack London Square with a bunch of frat-type boys at a web design...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of the best BBQ places in the bay area.Easily one of the SLOWEST BBQ places in the bay area.Tasty bbq that you can eat all night is the draw to this place, but to get it, you'll have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I was here, I was lead all the way into the back to meet my party. I thought I walked out of the restaurant and entered a furniture store, but no, that back area with the odd decor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overrated, overpriced. been here twice and both times were disappointing.ribs came out cold. links were okay.sides were bland.i cant even write more because the experience was that boring.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can have a three way here. Hell, you can have a FOUR way here. Now that I've got your attention, I'm talking about meat, perv. I guess having four different kinds of meat on one plate is kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
E&J must have been reading up on Yelp.com or the very critical reviews on PBS's "Check Please" website on their service. Our waitress did a good job servicing our table. She made sure that we had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food, when it's good, is heavenly. The ribs are tender, the meat falls right off, and the aftertaste is simply unmatched. However, when it's bad, you can't seem to chew anything. The meat is tough...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good BBQ, I like their Jack London Square location. I recommend getting only the sausage and meat brisket. The ribs tend to be dry and don't really fall off the bone. But they make the best...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is some seriously good barbecue, and anyone who disagrees with me doesn't know a pork rib from a dog chew.Back in Oklahoma we knew our regional barbecues and this one, if you close your eyes puts...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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I heard many great things about this place so I finally went to try it with 2 of my friends. All of us were a bit disappointed. We ordered the Four-Way combo, so we can sample all their BBQ meats (chicken,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Finding that Tamarindo is NOT open from 10-10 on Saturdays, despite the signs on the door and the website, we trekked down to E&J's, primarily due to the episode we'd seen on "Check, Please" last...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious BBQ. I had delicious beef brisket with medium bbq sauce, candied yams and baked beans. My friend had pork ribs, which were better than the brisket, but both were delicious. Also, I tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on my first experience here.... well, second if you count the first time we went and didn't feel like waiting. Even takeout looked like a long wait. Then again, it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, okay, the service is less than so-so, but the food- Satan would think it was sinful. Damn, the barbeque is so good, it makes you want to slap your mama. Go there when you don't mind taking your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place for ribs, not service as everyone else has noted. If you're expecting someone to give you a knife and fork and napkins and bib so you can eat ribs without slathering sauce all over...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been at this E&J twice and both times were ok. the first time my coworkers and I were invited to hang out in the back where they play live music. The live music was horrible and the crowd was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
E&J's pork ribs are the best! the meat slides right off the bone! place gets packed quick so you better get there early to avoid the crowd! the only problem is the parking.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Check it out. The ribs and brisket are pretty good to go back for take out. TAKE OUT!!!! I can't emphasize take out enough, because the service sucks more than going to an hole in the wall place. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive eaten here enough to know that sometimes the ribs are real real good here and sometimes its just mediocre. you've just got to catch it on a good day. from my experience they really make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I live in JLS and even with the limited dining options available, I won't go back to E&J. The sauce is awful and the ribs themselves are nothing you can't make in a crock pot with some KC...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
