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)

$26.95

Baby Back Ribs - / Rack

The same yummy ribs but in a smaller portion.

$17.95

Carolina Pulled Pork

Smoked hours, pulled and seasoned with authentic Carolina spices (/ pound)

$15.95

Sam's Salsa Chicken - Whole Chicken

Marinated in Sam's original salsa and smoked for hours over oak wood

$16.95

Rib & Chicken Combo

/ rack of ribs and a hind / chicken

$16.95

Beef Brisket - USDA Choice

USDA Choice Brisket, smoked for hours to perfection, Texas style (/ pound)

$16.95

Bar-B-Que Pork

Smoked for hours to perfection, Texas style (/ pound)

$15.95

Beef Ribs - Full Rack

Marinated, then smoked for hours

$24.95

Beef Ribs - / Rack

Same as above, but in a smaller portion

$17.95

Bone-In Rib-Eye Cowboy Steak

Hand-cut here at Sam's and cooked to your specification - USDA Choice

$26.95

Sampler Combo

Choice of three separate items: baby back ribs, brisket, bbq pork, chicken, Italian sausage, beef ribs, hot link or Carolina style pork

$19.95

Smoked Prime Rib

Slow-smoked USDA Choice, available Friday and Saturday after pm

$25.95

Chicken Breast

Boneless, skinless (/ pound)

$11.95

Grilled Pork Chops

Two hand-cut center cut chops, marinated and grilled over oak wood

$16.95

Sam's Salsa Chicken - / Chicken

Same delicious chicken as above, but in a smaller portion

$13.95

/ Pound Jumbo Hot Dog

All beef

$6.95

Bar-B-Que Pork

Lean pork shoulder, smoked for hours

$10.95

Carolina Pulled Pork

Smoked hours, pulled and seasoned with authentic Carolina spices

$10.95

Bar-B-Que Beef

USDA Choice brisket, smoked for hours

$10.95

Italian Sausage W/Peppers & Onions

Our homemade Italian sausage is made with fresh pork (/ pound)

$10.95

Pepper Steak

USDA Choice rib-eye, marinated for hours - with peppers and onions on the side (/ pound)

$14.95

Chicken Breast With Swiss Cheese

Boneless, skinless and marinated in Sam's original salsa (/ pound)

$11.95

Teriyaki Chicken Breast

Marinated in Sam's teriyaki sauce made right here (/ pound)

$11.95

/ Pound Chuck Burger

Fresh beef ground right here at Sam's and seasoned to perfection

$10.95

/ Pound Chuck Burger With Cheese

With aged cheddar or swiss - delicious

$11.50

Chopped Beef Sandwich

$10.95

Hot Links - Louisiana Style

All beef (extra hot)

$9.95

BBQ Sandwiches

Lite Fare

Smoked Chicken Salad

$9.95

Jr. Smoked Chicken Salad

$7.95

/ Chicken - Leg & Thigh

$9.95

Baby Back Ribs - / Rack

$10.95

Chicken Breast

Boneless, skinless

$10.95

Turkey Burger

/ pound

$10.95

Turkey Burger With Cheese

$11.50

/ Pound Hamburger

$6.95

/ Pound Hamburger With Cheese

$7.50

Vegetarian Burger

Meatless patty

$6.95

Spring Chicken Salad

Boneless breast

$10.95

Ribs - Small Order

$6.95

/ Chicken

$5.95

Hamburger

$5.95

Hot Dog

$3.95

Kids' Menu

Appetizers

Onion Rings

$5.95

Fried Zucchini

$5.95

Garden Salad

$3.95

Hush Puppies

$3.95

Cheese Stuffed Potato Skins

$5.95

Crispy Chicken Tenders ()

Southern crispy batter, deep-fried

$6.95

French Fries

$4.50

Garlic Bread - Pieces

$4.50

Garlic Bread - Whole Loaf

$8.95

Baked Potato - After pm

$4.95

All Meat Chili

$4.95

Chili Beans

$2.95

Potato Salad

$2.95

Cole Slaw

$2.95

Macaroni Salad

$2.95

Side Dishes - In Quantities!

A La Carte

Beef Ribs

$16.95

Baby Back Ribs

$8.95

Chicken

$7.95

BBQ Pork Or Beef

$16.95

Apple Pie - Fresh Baked

$4.95

Mud Pie

$4.95

Ice Cream

$1.75

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

Beer