Pig in a Pickle BBQ — Restaurant in Emeryville

So I decided to finally try this place. Everything is Ala carte. I ordered two slices of fatty brisket, four pork ribs and a hot link. With mild sauce with a touch of hot sauce added and two sides, Cole slaw and potato salad. The brisket was fine, not much smoke, but had a large amount of fat. The ribs were mealy and reheated. Pork ribs lose their bright red color and go to a brick color when reheated. Couldn't taste the rub and very little smoke flavor. The hot link was plump but basically a polish kelbasa. The sauce was oily. Places stretch their sauce using oil? The potato salad is not memorable at all and the coleslaw was mixed to order and that application fails cabbage as cabbage needs some time for a dressing to break it down a bit. How a place cannot come up with a stellar potato salad and Coleslaw in the bay area is beyond me. And really the sides are what got under my skin. The cook and hold of bbq is standard fare but the sides are there to really shine.

I think bbq in California at least Texas style is hard to pull off. I'm not saying don't try the place I'm just saying temper your expectations. And I still have a problem with a square terminal asking 15, 20, 25% tip for fast casual where there is no real service. And no complimentary pickles, bread or onions?...

I went to pig n a pickle for the second time this evening my first trip was during the day around the lunch hour. This trip was around 6 insh. I am not sure if the employee who was my cashier is unhappy ,but he was indirectly rude and dismissive..I didn't have any comments or request I was very polite..strictly business..all my my sides was great I tried the white sauce and it is something different. The short ribs I order tonight should've been weighted and written off for tax purposes...due to the low smoker the meat was still tender but it was dry no grease or fat tissue tear. Everything else was awesome ...the skinnier guy who cut my slices of meat was very polite ,but the cashier was very rude seemed like today was his down day or something I am not sure and will not assume. He could have some personal things going on in life. Anyways the food was over all good except the dry ribs..thank you for being in the community of the eastbay and being quality to the surrounding area..unpaid 70 total for my purchase and split it with my sister on her...

Delightful flavors danced on our taste buds, exceeding our expectations with every bite. The hot links proved to be a symphony of tastiness, and thanks to the insightful recommendations from the cheerful staff, the mustard sauce added the perfect zing to the experience.

The beef brisket, a true star on the menu, was a mouthwatering delight. Tender, succulent meat paired seamlessly with the mild sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The cornbread, subtly sweet, provided the ideal accompaniment, enhancing the overall culinary journey. The potato salad, a flavorful addition, was undeniably a big plus, leaving us savoring every moment.

Not only did the food shine, but the gentlemen taking orders and crafting our culinary masterpiece were beacons of niceness and helpfulness. Their stellar customer service elevated the entire dining experience, making it one of the best I've had in a while. A heartfelt thank you for a meal that not only filled our stomachs but also warmed our hearts. Cheers to exceptional flavors and...