Garys Bbq - Walnut Creek

Garys BBQ is a great neighborhood hangout. The management is always very friendly and the patio seating is amazing. Basketball and golf for the kids outside and always a good wine selection. One thing’s for sure: Gary knows his meat.

First visit, weeknight, not crowded. Food very good to excellent. Beet trio appetizer superb. Not clear if the 3 dipping sauces were for beets or brisket but good either way. Fiancee had wagyu burger, excellent. I had the combo plate…brisket a tad dry, fried chicken very good, corn bread muffin cole slaw great. Extensive wine list, top labels. We shared a flight and each had a glass of bubbly. Portion size good … I had leftovers for breakfast. Server Jeff casual but on the ball with advice. Menu somewhat limited, especially for vegans.

Gary’s bbq is always delicious, very relaxing atmosphere here.

Great bbq. Really knows how to smoke them meats. Takes the extra time and care of the meats, and adopts the low and slow methodology with preparing the meats. Not like those Texas bbqers who churn out their bbq like a McDonald's. Must make requests in advance.

We have tried to walk in serval times and it was not happening.. we arrived early last night randomly out shopping.. got a little table and enjoyed the bbq plate that had ribs and pulled por K and chicken..all very good. Way too much food for 1..get that and share it. The beer can chicken at table next to us looked fun actually -not as messy as you would think and people were sharing using forks and having it in middle . We tried Brussels sprouts and shrimp cocktail . Cole slaw wasn’t amazing..just ok -mayo based. It’s a cool looking blue paneled interior , sultry hip bar and wine cellar area w some good bottles . Nicely done on atmosphere ..incl clean nicely tiled and styled restroom ...place was busy, service very attentive. Really good Defiantly will be back. Enjoyed it and took half of it home to our son who also enjoyed it .