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Three-way Smoker Combo with ribs, chicken, brisket and sides of Mac N' Cheese and Okra/Corn/Cherry Tomato Saute from Sweet T's Restaurant + Bar in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County

May 2026

May 16 is National Barbecue Day! From flavor-bursting tri-tip to tender smoked brisket, here’s our guide to the top spots for barbecue in Sonoma County.

A plate of beef cheek topped with artichoke dill pickle salsa verde sauce including crispy garlic chips, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, roasted potato salad, corn bread, and pickled fruits and veggies, are shown at Bob Costarella’s “Red Eye Barbecue” pop-up, held on Saturdays at Sazon Peruvian Cuisine & Deli on November 15, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Red Eye Barbecue Brings Central Texas-Style Ribs To Hidden Roseland Pop-up

December 2025

Red Eye Barbecue may only surface once a week for now, but the ribs already feel like a Sonoma County secret worth chasing. Follow the smoke — and don’t miss the potato salad.

A&M BBQ Is the Best Southern-Style Barbecue in Sonoma County

June 2024

The perfect barbecue in Sebastopol at A&M BBQ.

The Best BBQ Restaurants in Sonoma County

June 2022

Hot summer weather is here, which means it’s time to catch some rays and feast on great barbecue.