Sam’s Bar-B-Que Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Sam’s Bar-B-Que. Located in San Jose, CA, this restaurant offers a variety of salads, sandwiches, and mouthwatering barbeque dishes. The menu includes favorites like beef ribs, chicken salad, macaroni salad, and the popular chicken breast & Swiss sandwich. Customers rave about the homemade BBQ sauce, flavorful meats, and delicious side dishes. The new wine bar adds a touch of sophistication to the dining experience. Prices may be slightly higher, but the generous portions and quality of the food make it worth it. The laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, and unique decor with a model train running along the ceiling create a cozy, family-friendly environment. Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast or a first-time visitor, Sam’s Bar-B-Que promises a memorable dining experience with tasty food and welcoming service.
BBQ Platters
Baby Back Ribs - Full Rack
Marinated for hours then smoked for hours over oak wood (extra meaty)
Baby Back Ribs - / Rack
The same yummy ribs but in a smaller portion.
Carolina Pulled Pork
Smoked hours, pulled and seasoned with authentic Carolina spices (/ pound)
Sam's Salsa Chicken - Whole Chicken
Marinated in Sam's original salsa and smoked for hours over oak wood
Rib & Chicken Combo
/ rack of ribs and a hind / chicken
Beef Brisket - USDA Choice
USDA Choice Brisket, smoked for hours to perfection, Texas style (/ pound)
Bar-B-Que Pork
Smoked for hours to perfection, Texas style (/ pound)
Beef Ribs - Full Rack
Marinated, then smoked for hours
Beef Ribs - / Rack
Same as above, but in a smaller portion
Bone-In Rib-Eye Cowboy Steak
Hand-cut here at Sam's and cooked to your specification - USDA Choice
Sampler Combo
Choice of three separate items: baby back ribs, brisket, bbq pork, chicken, Italian sausage, beef ribs, hot link or Carolina style pork
Smoked Prime Rib
Slow-smoked USDA Choice, available Friday and Saturday after pm
Chicken Breast
Boneless, skinless (/ pound)
Grilled Pork Chops
Two hand-cut center cut chops, marinated and grilled over oak wood
Sam's Salsa Chicken - / Chicken
Same delicious chicken as above, but in a smaller portion
/ Pound Jumbo Hot Dog
All beef
Bar-B-Que Pork
Lean pork shoulder, smoked for hours
Carolina Pulled Pork
Smoked hours, pulled and seasoned with authentic Carolina spices
Bar-B-Que Beef
USDA Choice brisket, smoked for hours
Italian Sausage W/Peppers & Onions
Our homemade Italian sausage is made with fresh pork (/ pound)
Pepper Steak
USDA Choice rib-eye, marinated for hours - with peppers and onions on the side (/ pound)
Chicken Breast With Swiss Cheese
Boneless, skinless and marinated in Sam's original salsa (/ pound)
Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Marinated in Sam's teriyaki sauce made right here (/ pound)
/ Pound Chuck Burger
Fresh beef ground right here at Sam's and seasoned to perfection
/ Pound Chuck Burger With Cheese
With aged cheddar or swiss - delicious
Chopped Beef Sandwich
Hot Links - Louisiana Style
All beef (extra hot)
BBQ Sandwiches
Lite Fare
Smoked Chicken Salad
Jr. Smoked Chicken Salad
/ Chicken - Leg & Thigh
Baby Back Ribs - / Rack
Chicken Breast
Boneless, skinless
Turkey Burger
/ pound
Turkey Burger With Cheese
/ Pound Hamburger
/ Pound Hamburger With Cheese
Vegetarian Burger
Meatless patty
Spring Chicken Salad
Boneless breast
Ribs - Small Order
/ Chicken
Hamburger
Hot Dog
Kids' Menu
Appetizers
Onion Rings
Fried Zucchini
Garden Salad
Hush Puppies
Cheese Stuffed Potato Skins
Crispy Chicken Tenders ()
Southern crispy batter, deep-fried
French Fries
Garlic Bread - Pieces
Garlic Bread - Whole Loaf
Baked Potato - After pm
All Meat Chili
Chili Beans
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Macaroni Salad
Side Dishes - In Quantities!
A La Carte
Beef Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Chicken
BBQ Pork Or Beef
Apple Pie - Fresh Baked
Mud Pie
Ice Cream
Dessert
Mann Cellers
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot
Malbec
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Cabernet Franc
Cooper Garrod
More Wines
Savannah Channelle
Burrell School
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Fat Tire
Lagunitas
Guinness
and lots more