Top SF BBQ

2311 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121, United States
+1 415-571-8201
$$$ Barbecue restaurant
(224 Reviews)
Price Range $30–50

Discover the savory delights of Top SF BBQ, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of San Francisco at 2311 Clement St. Specializing in authentic Chinese barbecue, this restaurant invites both locals and visitors to indulge in a culinary experience that transports your taste buds straight to the streets of Northern China.

As you step inside, you'll sense the inviting atmosphere that balances comfort with a casual dining vibe. Spacious and clean, the restaurant boasts a lively ambiance perfect for gathering with friends or enjoying a late-night snack. The customer-oriented service ensures that your experience is as satisfying as the mouthwatering dishes served. The peak traffic time may be around 9 PM, but you can often snag a table without a wait during earlier hours.

Top SF BBQ's menu is a vibrant tapestry of flavors and textures. For meat lovers, the Flaming Beef Skewers (8pc - $12.04) and Pork Belly Skewers ($3.60) are simply unforgettable, offering juicy bites packed with spices that dance on your palate. The Grilled Chicken Feet (4pc - $8.42) and Spicy Duck Feet ($10.99 for half a pound) bring a bold, adventurous twist to the table, expertly flavored to keep you coming back for more.

Vegetarians are not left out, either! The Enoki Mushroom with Bacon is a standout favorite, bringing together crispy bacon and tender mushrooms for a heavenly combination. Alternatively, try the Dressed Cucumber Salad ($10.99) for a refreshing side to balance your savory selections. For those who crave seafood, the Grilled Shrimp ($2.19) and Grilled Oysters ($4.39) deliver ocean-fresh offerings that are both delicious and satisfying.

Not only are the skewers a highlight, but be sure to explore the amazing dumplings — they have received rave reviews for their incredible taste. Top off your meal with a serving of Fried Sesame Balls ($7.69) for a sweet yet delightful finale, or opt for the authentic Brown Sugar Ice Jelly for a refreshing dessert experience.

Customer experiences truly speak volumes; Aaron Brown highlights the incredible spices used in the skewers, while Susi Lee raves about the perfectly cooked dishes that complement the delightful ambiance of the restaurant. Even for late-night cravings, it seems that Top SF BBQ has perfected the art of serving up authentic Chinese flavors.

If you find yourself in the San Francisco area, make sure to carve out time for a visit to Top SF BBQ. You’ll leave not just with a satisfied appetite but with a heart full of warmth as you dive into delicious memories of authentic barbecue delights.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves late-night food
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking
Openings Hours
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Monday

Closed

Tuesday

04:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday

04:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Thursday

04:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday

04:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Saturday

04:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Sunday

04:30 PM - 12:00 AM

224 Reviews
Aaron Brown

11 Sep 2025

Fantastic local spot for Chinese BBQ skewers! Meat skewers are all well spiced, and enoki mushroom, grilled corn, and tofu skin skewers are highlights among vegetable options. Beyond that, grilled squid and grilled sesame flatbread are both tasty too. Highly recommend finishing with fried mantou and condensed milk!

L

01 Aug 2025

Amazing authentic bbq from northern China. No wait at 6:30pm. Underrated place!! Spacious and clean. Waiter says peak traffic is at 9pm. Get beef, lamb, chicken, potato slice, liangpi Liangpi is sweeter than ideal but still good Skip sausage (American style), tofu skin, tofu enoki, bbq squid

A. Ko

01 Aug 2025

Wanted to try this out after driving by a bunch of times. We weren’t impressed or wow’d by the meal. Came here on a weeknight and the place was empty. Perhaps we were supposed to drink alcohol and enjoy the food better but after a few skewers everything tastes the same. The enoki with bacon and chicken skin was the best skewers in our opinion and the rest (beef, pork belly, tofu) was ok just on the greasy side. The noodle soup was a bit spicy for my friends so I ended up eating most of it. The grilled squid was a bit tough and didn’t have much flavoring. The dumplings were average and the same goes for the the fried egg/crepe thing. We did order another round of chicken skin, bacon-wrapped enoki and pork belly to finish out the dinner. For $148 I think that dinner here at that price is excessive especially without alcohol.

Susi Lee

18 Jul 2025

I really enjoyed the food! The skewers were well cooked and we had a couple of other dishes like cucumber salad and spicy sour soup which was amazing! Highly recommend. You can also ask for no seasoning if you want something milder.

Lewis Lin

10 Jul 2025

Having late-night snacks in SF, I found this place. The brown sugar ice jelly is very authentic, just like how it's made in China. The lamb and beef skewers are also very juicy, and the service is very friendly.

AJM

04 Jun 2025

Tasty skewers, the dumplings were fantastic, unfortunately I didn't grab a pic of those.

Joshua Yuan

31 May 2025

Yummy skewers. We came late at night and had no problem being seated. The skewers come out fast enough too. There are a ton of options. They had new ownership change this past year so worth giving this place another shot. I think they put the same dry seasoning on all their skewers so everything kind of tastes the same. They should vary it up more. The bacon enoki is good, and some of the other ones but I don't remember which ones exactly. Good service and friendly staff. This place hit the spot for us.

Erin Feng

29 May 2025

Craved Chinese skewers and Top SF BBQ delivered all that and more! Fantastic and authentic skewers and other delicious bites!

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