City Smoke House — Restaurant in San Francisco

I cannot thank City Smoke House SF enough for catering my 40th birthday party. From start to finish, Brian and his team made the process seamless with lightning-fast communication and the kind of customer service you rarely see anymore.

This was my first time planning a party for 60 people, and I wanted to get it right. I researched a ton of different cuisines, but ultimately came back to City Smoke House because of their flawless track record. Honestly, I wish I hadn’t wasted so much time exploring other options because City exceeded even my highest expectations.

The party was at a nightclub in the Castro, and the delivery was perfectly on time. The customer service 1000%. They even provided custom cards for each dish so guests knew exactly what they were eating, a small but thoughtful touch that people really appreciated. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, chicken, smoked portobello mushrooms, barbecue sauces, mac & cheese, potato salad, and tossed salad. With an open bar, I didn’t expect the food to steal the show, but it did. Friends and family were raving all night, , “Where is this food from?”

The next day, my phone was blowing up with texts about the brisket, the mac & cheese, the works. (For the record: I’m extremely picky about mac & cheese, and City nailed it.) My cousin from the Midwest said that the portobello mushrooms were his favorite. The portions were so generous we had enough to host a next-day gathering to enjoy the leftovers, though the mac & cheese disappeared the night of the party so order extra!

In a city like San Francisco, where great BBQ is rare, I only wish City Smoke House had a brick-and-mortar location I could frequent.

This is a family-owned business that delivers in every possible way, and I’m beyond grateful to them for making my milestone celebration unforgettable. I hope they stay booked and busy. THANK YOU BRIAN and team City...

We were so blessed to meet Brandon who prepared such a big meal after learning that we drove for 5 hours on a road trip & craving for a smoke bbq. Tired & hungry we thoroughly search for City Smoke House for a good 30 minutes walking back & forth along 1000 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. Finally, got the courage to enter a historic building, a Cadillac showroom back in the 1920s, with scaffoldings around the building perimeter & saw the small signage on the door. My husband was trying his luck, so he knocked & we met Brandon who was so accommodating & very apologetic as he told us that they are catering only to corporate events just yet & still close for dine in or take out. But he was so nice to pack pulled pork, beef brisket, mac ‘n cheese, beans, bread & sauce to go. It truly made our day! Bless his heart! We drove to the closest gas station to gas up, parked in the vicinity to eat before driving off to our next destination. The food was so tasty & we savoured every bit of it for late lunch & still have half of it left that we ate for dinner. Thank you very much City Smoke House. We’ve been telling people about our very...

I recently had the pleasure of trying City Smoke House and let me tell you, it was an absolute treat! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, packed with a smoky goodness that left me craving for more. The brisket was melt-in-your-mouth perfection, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. And the pulled pork? Oh my, it was a flavor explosion that left me speechless.

The flavor of every dish was exceptional, a mouthwatering blend of spices and love that truly made each bite memorable. And speaking of love, the BBQ sauce was the star of the show – a delightful balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy that complemented the meats flawlessly.

Not only was the food top-notch, but the service was also outstanding. From the moment I placed my order, the team was attentive, friendly, and incredibly accommodating to all my requests.

If you're looking for a BBQ catering experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy, look no further. City Smoke House is a must-try, and I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I can't wait for the next occasion to indulge in their mouthwatering...