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Back Forty Texas BBQ Restaurant


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3.5 of 5 stars 27 ratings
27 ratings
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#6 of 45 restaurants in Pleasant Hill
  • Cuisines: Barbecue
  • Address: 1918 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4602
  • Phone:  925-757-7440

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5 of 5 stars
Denver
13 May 2009

I go to this restaurant on almost every business trip to the Walnut Creek-Layfayette area. I've never had a bad meal...their food is excellent! My favorites are the brisket, baby back ribs and the halibut. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
3 Nov 2008

New digs, same old tired BBQ, Ok for business lunch, date, bar hop more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
23 Aug 2008

Good weeknight stop, very crowed on the weekends. more

Mediocre
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2 of 5 stars
el segundo
28 Jul 2008

Barbque is just okay. We ordered baby back ribs for my son and he was not satisfied with it because it was too fatty. Overall, the ambiance was okay and the food was not impressive. more

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1 of 5 stars
Pleasant Hill, CA
21 Jun 2008

I been to this restaurant many times but most of my visits were a big disappointment. I don't want to return after my last visit. I ordered a small plate prime rib after confirming that it would indeed be rare. It came dried out and well done. The waitress said that by the time the order went in that's all... more

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4 of 5 stars
Orange, California
22 May 2008
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This review provides feedback from my second visit to the Back Forty. Food: This place serves some of the best Texas-style BBQ in Northern California. That assessment was made by the three Texans with whom I shared a table at dinner. It was good to know that my overall impression was shared by those qualified to make that judgment. Table... more

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4 of 5 stars
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14 Jan 2008

Decent place for steaks. My Father liked it a lot. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
6 Jan 2008

Just recently found this gem. The food and prices are good, and the service is excellent. I go here about once a week now. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
26 Dec 2007

This is one of my all-time favorite restaurants. The food has always been great, the prices affordable, and the atmosphere friendly and bustling. The new location at Buskirk/Coggins is outstanding; it looks like an old-time saloon complete with wraparound porch. If you like barbecue, this is THE place to go in the Bay Area. more

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Back Forty Texas BBQ Restaurant Address

1918 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4602
Tel: 925-757-7440
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.