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4505 Burgers & BBQ

BBQ Joint and Burger Joint$$$$

Panhandle, San Francisco

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4505 Burgers & BBQ

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Ranked #1 for pulled pork in San Francisco
The barbecue at 4505 Burgers & BBQ is a can't miss
"amazing deep-fried mac-and-cheese cake known as the Frankaroni"(14 Tips)
"Very good ribs, good brisket, very good pulled pork shoulder."(56 Tips)
"Pulled pork was awesome — and my girlfriend devoured her ribs."(22 Tips)
"Pork ribs and briskets and spicy fries."(6 Tips)

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Mark BravuraNovember 14, 2014
The good: Cheerwine! Big Red! tap root beer, great service,Texas hot link. The average: Brisket, potato salad. The bad: super dry ribs, mushy pulled pork, flavorless cole slaw, weak rolls.
Marisa LownApril 8, 2016
Seems counter intuitive but try the Grit & Egg Vegetarian Sandwich (yet add bacon) - it's a filling sammich layered with a grits patty, green chiles, cheese, greens and comes with a side of choice.
EaterOctober 7, 2014
San Diego brewery Saint Archer is finally getting distributed in these parts, and while it's available at beer-centric retailers, this is the only restaurant carrying it. Stop by for happy hour. Read more
David SchachAugust 25, 2017
Meat tastes great - I had brisket and chicken. Combo platter meat portions could have been bigger, but I was plenty hungry to start with. Love the cole slaw. Potato salad is creamy and delicious.
J JohnOctober 9, 2018
One of the best burgers in the city. Probably THE best if a thiner flavorful patty coupled with gourmet sesame seed bread, and creative toppings is your burger preference.
Saranya SampatMarch 14, 2018
Ahhhh I love the veggie and egg burger here. It’s one of their best. I have tried so many veggie burgers but this is unbeatable.. a must try you guys...
Hei-Yu TangSeptember 7, 2015
Wonderfull BBQ joint right in San Francisco. Almost feels if you are in Texas. Great to sit outdoor with good weather. The deep-fried mac-and-cheese cake may sound weird, but it's surprisingly tasty.
SFistSeptember 12, 2014
Get the amazing deep-fried mac-and-cheese cake known as the Frankaroni ($5), which is studded with bits of 4505's own bacon-studded hot dog. And you might want to add some chimichurri fries to that. Read more
EaterAugust 8, 2014
Get your brisket, ribs, & burger on at Ryan Farr's takeover of Divis' former Da' Pitt, where you'll be greeted with fried mac and cheese, draft brews, and other delights. Read more
Joe NagyAugust 3, 2014
One if the best in SF. Alas, that says more about the paucity of good BBQ in SF than it does about the craft here. Adequate if you don't have time to smoke your own.
Ryan StensonAugust 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Bring 5 friends and order the presidential. You may want a bit more of the pulled pork or chicken since there isn't a ton.
EaterApril 13, 2016
The breakfast sandwich has a maple bacon breakfast sausage patty, gruyere cheese, sunny-side up egg and peppercress on griddled sesame and scallion bun. Read more
Megan AllisonFebruary 19, 2017
Big orders to go, if you're having the dudes over. Wings + white sauce a hit. Expect to wait in line. Breakfast sandwiches on the weekends are pretty clutch, too.
Natalie MMay 25, 2016
Jeeze Louise this place is incredible! The rib plate is a must. The pork shoulder is to die for. Brisket is solid. Go for the French fries and beans as sides. Skip the potato salad.
Emmiliese ClemmJanuary 14, 2016
Excellent vegetarian sandwich - egg, cheesy grits, green chili, and arugula made for plenty of flavor. And don't miss the baked beans! We also enjoyed the cheeseburger, though it was rather...petite.
Brian StraussJuly 3, 2023
Burger or BBQ?? So hard to choose. An existential decision every time I come here. Get both! The brisket and ribs are both quite good. The pit chicken may steal the show.
Pete WilliamsApril 1, 2019
Pisole and brisket were killer. Portions could be a little bigger, and the sauce wasn’t anything special, but the frankenmac, pickles, and housemaid lemonade were fantastic
WhiskeyAvengerJune 15, 2018
Get the Smoked meat plate. With a choice of 3 meats. Why waste time trying to decide when you can pick 3.
Chris EdwardsAugust 7, 2014
If you plan on getting The Presidential (all the meats, all the sides and all the fixins), there's actually only enough meat for 4 even though they say it's for 6.
Simon WillisonAugust 24, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Super dog friendly - you can line up with your dog at the counter and then sit together in the outdoor (but covered) seating area
Coralie SabinAugust 23, 2015
Pulled chicken and pork shoulder were really good! Fried mac n cheese too. I didn't care for the coleslaw or the spicy sausage. Get there early if you want the brisket.
Katie BakerMay 19, 2014
It's all good. The brisket is sweet-n-thick and the pork is mustard-n-vinegar, in case that helps you decide. (The fried chicken is boneless, delicious, and frequently sold out.)
Kiana LynnOctober 9, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The burger is so simple but JUST SO TASTY!!! I love it more every time I eat it 😋. Must be eaten immediately upon ordering, or all the juiciness seeps out and makes the bun fall apart 😕
MariJune 30, 2019
Great bbq place. Brisket sandwich is messy but delicious.
Jinnie LMarch 8, 2015
Very tasty BBQ place. My fav. is pulled pork, brisket, n mac&cheese :D if u r here with about group of 4, order the presidential. Pretty good~
Ricky SherrillJune 14, 2016
Their Brisket is the star...perfectly smoked with a ring of flavor. The spicy sausage and their "Frankaroni" is a must order for the table to sample.
Ale TowerFebruary 13, 2017
Very good ribs, good brisket, very good pulled pork shoulder. I had 1.5 menus as one is a bit small for my appetite (and I'm pretty slim).
BommyMay 29, 2016
Oh my lanta! The grits & egg vegetarian sandwich is amazinggggg. Still serves one of the best fries 🍟
scott ...August 8, 2014
Bring a jacket or two or three. It's mostly outdoor seating and it's San Francisco. It will be brisket out.
m dAugust 14, 2016
Brisket is the best here! Fun BBQ lunch under the sun, beyond long line.
Kiana LynnSeptember 8, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Any time they have the smothered/loaded fries on special (this is the short rib version), get them!
Nico PitneyJune 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Eat here. Spicy fries are a must. Pork shoulder, grits+egg sandwich, slaw were all A+. So-so on spicy sausage.
Dan KaplanAugust 15, 2014
Outstanding brisket. Outstanding pulled pork. The insane fried mac-n-cheese/hot dog concoction that is the Frankoroni is deadly. Also: awesome.
Brian LongtinMarch 22, 2015
Bbq sandwich is a little heavy on the slaw, so get it on the side and add to taste. Keeps it from overpowering the tasty brisket!
Emily GilesJuly 28, 2014
The rib plate is amazing. I felt unworthy to consume such a fine slab of meat. And the little fried pocket of mac n' cheese?!? Perfection.
Kelsey KotzebueOctober 2, 2016
Does not live up to the hype. The sauces aren't anything special. A group of us got a bit of everything & all agreed only the mac n cheese is worth the wait.
John CassilloOctober 10, 2018
Everything on the menu is a winner, so just order as much as you can handle, and grab a beer to go with.
Gabriel SuitsAugust 6, 2014
Pulled pork was awesome — and my girlfriend devoured her ribs. Finally some good BBQ.
Olivia PMay 9, 2016
Everything I tried is awesome. Brisket, burger, spicy fries except for the smoked Ribs. They are just ok. A little too dry for me.
Leisha MagsisiSeptember 8, 2015
Delicious ribs and burgers! Go early as they sometimes sell out of things (we missed out on pulled pork and brisket!!)
Cass GrimmJuly 29, 2017
Delicious tea, chicharrones, ribs, fried macaroni and cheese / bacon squares. Yum.
Kait GaissMay 13, 2016
Ugh. Just so good. Could eat like 3 burgers here in one sitting. Have always wanted to just spend a couple hours here during the day playing cards and drinking beers.
dunya dicleSeptember 29, 2019
top level burger with several choice of beer. its was worth the wait. 40-50$ for two people with beer
John KMay 25, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Some of the best brisket and fried mac and cheese I've had. Coleslaw is vinegar-based which I'm less of a fan of.
Mathew KJuly 3, 2015
Delicious BBQ, but definitely not enough meat for the money. Be prepared to leave unfulfilled, unless you're a small girl.
Buck WilsonOctober 24, 2014
Finally found legit central Texas style brisket here in SF. Order by the pound, the plate only has one slice. Request moist / burnt ends.
Trevor HillOctober 18, 2015
Pricey but deliciously greasy burger. I always double up on the patty, top it with an egg and order a frankaroni on the side
Trevor HillSeptember 3, 2016
One of the best thin patty burgers in the city. Make it double with an egg and don't forget the frankaroni
DannSeptember 17, 2016
Wow! Their burgers and fries were amazing! Definetely coming back to try their BBQ!
Jose Antonio Tena SendraAugust 15, 2015
According to buzzfeed, top 20 burgers in america. They are worth it. The sauces are delicious, love the mustard!

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