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4505 Burgers & BBQ

4505 Burgers & BBQ

BBQ Joint and Burger Joint$$$$
Panhandle, San Francisco
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    The barbecue at 4505 Burgers & BBQ is a can't miss
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    SFist
    "amazing deep-fried mac-and-cheese cake known as the Frankaroni"(14 Tips)
    Ale T.
    "Very good ribs, good brisket, very good pulled pork shoulder."(56 Tips)
    Chris L.
    "Pork ribs and briskets and spicy fries."(6 Tips)
    Coralie S.
    "Pulled chicken and pork shoulder were really good!"(6 Tips)
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  • Marisa L.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Eater
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    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 J.
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    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 T.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • SFist
    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
  • Joe N.
    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.
  • Eater
    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
  • Natalie M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Eater
    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
  • Emmiliese C.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Bourbonautheart icon on user image
    BourbonautJune 15, 2018
    Get the Smoked meat plate. With a choice of 3 meats. Why waste time trying to decide when you can pick 3.
  • Megan Allisonheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Brian S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Ryan S.
    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.
  • Pete W.
    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
  • Kiana L.heart icon on user image
    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 😕
  • Katie B.heart icon on user image
    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.)
  • Simon W.heart icon on user image
    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 S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Gabriel S.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel SuitsAugust 6, 2014
    Pulled pork was awesome — and my girlfriend devoured her ribs. Finally some good BBQ.
  • m d.heart icon on user image
    m dAugust 14, 2016
    Brisket is the best here! Fun BBQ lunch under the sun, beyond long line.
  • Ale T.heart icon on user image
    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).
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Chris E.
    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.
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    MariJune 30, 2019
    Great bbq place. Brisket sandwich is messy but delicious.
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    BommyMay 29, 2016
    Oh my lanta! The grits & egg vegetarian sandwich is amazinggggg. Still serves one of the best fries 🍟
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    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.
  • Kait G.
    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.
  • Jinnie L.
    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~
  • Dan K.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Nico P.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Cass G.heart icon on user image
    Cass GrimmJuly 29, 2017
    Delicious tea, chicharrones, ribs, fried macaroni and cheese / bacon squares. Yum.
  • Olivia P.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Dannheart icon on user image
    DannSeptember 17, 2016
    Wow! Their burgers and fries were amazing! Definetely coming back to try their BBQ!
  • Brian L.heart icon on user image
    Brian LMarch 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!
  • dunya d.heart icon on user image
    dunya dicleSeptember 29, 2019
    top level burger with several choice of beer. its was worth the wait. 40-50$ for two people with beer
  • Buck W.
    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.
  • Leisha M.heart icon on user image
    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!!)
  • Kiana L.heart icon on user image
    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!
  • Emily G.
    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.
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Trevor H.heart icon on user image
    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
  • scott ..
    scott ...August 8, 2014
    They serve some swell southern sauces. A South Carolina style vinegar and mustard BBQ sauce, a Kansas City style thick and sweet BBQ sauce, and ketchup.
  • Shawn C.heart icon on user image
    Shawn CalhounNovember 29, 2018
    You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. But brisket and a root beer 🍺 and you’re good.
  • Kelsey K.
    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.
  • Madhu M.heart icon on user image
    Madhu MAugust 9, 2014
    Frankaroni is as tasty as you would expect for something made of pasta, cheese, sausage and deep fried.
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