Slow Hand BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · Pleasant Hill

Slow Hand BBQ

Barbecue restaurant · Pleasant Hill

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1941 Oak Park Blvd Suite #5, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Slow Hand BBQ in Pleasant Hill serves up smoky, fall-off-the-bone ribs, brisket, tri-tip, and chicken cooked over California white oak, paired with a solid beer selection.  

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1941 Oak Park Blvd Suite #5, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Get directions

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$20–30 · Menu

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1941 Oak Park Blvd Suite #5, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Get directions

+1 925 942 0149
slowhandbbq.com
@slowhandbbq_ph
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$20–30 · Menu

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Aug 3, 2025

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A Meat Lover’s Guide to the Best Barbecue Joints in the Bay Area

"Located in a Pleasant Hill strip mall, Slow Hand does a solid job with the usual lineup of ribs and brisket, but it also gives corned beef a turn in the smoker, and the tender, intensely flavorful smoked chicken is a particularly nice surprise. It’s all cooked over California white oak, using no gas or electric heating elements." - Eater Staff

https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-barbecue-san-francisco-oakland-bay-area-restaurants
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A Meat Lover’s Guide to the Best Barbecue Joints in the Bay Area

"Located in a Pleasant Hill strip mall, Slow Hand does a solid job with the usual lineup of ribs and brisket, but it also gives corned beef a turn in the smoker, and the tender, intensely flavorful smoked chicken is a particularly nice surprise. It’s all cooked over California white oak, using no gas or electric heating elements." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman, Eater Staff

https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-barbecue-sf-bay-area-takeout-delivery-san-francisco-oakland
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East Bay Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery During the Coronavirus Shutdown - Eater SF

"The Pleasant Hill barbecue spot is open for takeout and is also selling cans and bottles of beer, cider, and wine. 925-942-0149" - Luke Tsai

https://sf.eater.com/2020/3/19/21185822/east-bay-restaurants-takeout-delivery-coronavirus
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Susan Duce

Google
🔥 5 Stars! Absolutely loved this spot! The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the ribs had a perfect smoky bark, and the tri tip was on point. You can tell they put real care into every plate. Super friendly staff, fast service, and chill atmosphere. This is exactly the kind of local gem you want to keep coming back to. Can’t wait for the next round!

Corey Strock

Google
Literally the best Reuben Sandwich I have had in years. Fantastic, you can check my reviews, I get Reuben's everywhere and this one was off the chain. Sweet Potato Tots were well fried and I'm pretty sure house made as well. Wife liked the ribs, friends loved their dishes as well. Beer menu was solid w/ some nice semi local options. Service was fantastic, everyone was super friendly. And, believe it or not, the price was not insane, it was super reasonable for BBQ.

James Ellsworth

Google
Got the smoked Ruben sandwich and sweet potato tots - unsusal but very tasty. I’ve never heard of smoked corned beef but it was good. Only down side is Pepsi at the fountain drinks and the spicy BBQ sauce was missing the “spicy” part. Super friendly staff.

Tamara Douglas

Google
I hadn't visited Slow Hand BBQ in over four years, but I'm pleased to report that the food remains exceptional. I travel from Richmond specifically to indulge in top-quality barbecue. My preferred meal consists of St. Louis Spare Ribs, picnic potato salad, BBQ baked beans, and rolls.

Jarrett Cheak

Google
Eat here! Fantastic brisket and pork ribs! Was going to local bbq places in concord walnut creek area and slow hand blows them all out of the water no problem!

Pak Ko

Google
Best place in the area for BBQ hands down. We had the brisket and the ribs and both were very tender and juicy. Meat fell off the bone so easily for the ribs! The Mac and cheese was nice and creamy. Fries were crispy. Must try!

Richard P

Google
I usually get the brisket sandwich which is fantastic. This time we tried the burger and the brisket Philly. Both are incredibly delicious! Also, SO happy the sweet potato tots are back. Mac&cheese is yum too! Great people, chill atmosphere, tasty beer selection. Highly recommend.

Ty I need

Google
Ordered from Uber eats my food got here in less than 10 minutes so that was good. The food is horrible and disgusting, brisket was HARD & tough, my grandpa cooks way better than this and we’re from the south. Ribs were flavorless. The baked potato was decent. Maybe I got them on a bad day because the reviews are good. Idk super disappointed :/