Horn Barbecue

"Horn Barbecue closed its Oakland location in 2024 after a fire. And now their brisket, hot links, and massive beef ribs have crossed the tunnel into Lafayette. Expect a similar menu of smoked meats and sides like potato salad, pit beans, and mac and cheese." - julia chen 1

"Horn Barbecue has been dark since a fire tore through its Mandela Parkway flagship in November 2023, but now the celebrated barbecue purveyor has since re-opened in downtown Oakland as of late April, sharing space with sister restaurant Matty’s Old Fashioned in Old Oakland. The staples are all still there as many Horn fans remember, with brisket, pork spare ribs, burnt ends, and more, plus some holdovers from the Matty’s Old Fashioned menu, to boot. The move also means the addition of cocktails, so live it up as you please." - Dianne de Guzman

"The blaze at 2534 Mandela Parkway was reported just after 4 a.m. on November 21, 2023, and firefighters say they arrived to find smoke coming out of the building’s attic. The rear of the building sustained extensive damage, leading officials to red-tag the restaurant and restrict entry into the facilities." - Dianne de Guzman

"Fans can flock back to Horn Barbecue as of Friday, April 26 — just not in that same Mandela Parkway location. Now the pounds of brisket and spare ribs will take over the Matty’s Old Fashioned location at 464 Eighth Street. The two restaurants are combining under the Horn Barbecue name, effectively shuttering Matty’s Old Fashioned." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Horn Barbecue, an acclaimed restaurant, is reopening on April 26 after being forced to close due to a fire in 2023. The menu will feature a blend of dishes from Horn Barbecue and Matty’s Old-Fashioned. The new location will be inside Matty’s Old-Fashioned at 464 Eighth Street, Oakland. Matty’s Old-Fashioned as a physical restaurant will cease to exist, although its menu will remain available via third-party delivery apps. Additionally, Horn Barbecue Shop will open next door to Kowbird in May." - Paolo Bicchieri