Barney's Hickory Pit

Barney's Hickory Pit tradition is "We Compete in Quality not in Price" Located in the center of one of Concord's main streets, right off of Clayton Road, Barney's Hickory Pit serves up Concord's finest Barbecue with tasty dishes and unique ambiance.
At Barney's Hickory Pit, all meats are barbecued in brick pit cooked over wood to perfection. Their authentic menu and atmosphere create a truly enjoyable dining experience.
The founders, Wilton Barnes (known as Barney) and his wife Eva, launched this culinary venture when they were just in their twenties. Despite retiring, you'll still find Barney at the restaurant, sipping coffee in the morning, sharpening knives, or even occasionally cutting steaks. And Eva? She often pops in for lunch, drawn to what Barney likes to call "the best restaurant around". Whether you're a fan of their succulent Pork Spare Ribs, Top Sirloin, Sliced Pork Loin, Turkey Breast, Ham, or Chicken and Steaks, Barney's has something for everyone. Not to mention the fish n chips, prawns, burgers, and beloved BLTs. Even their homemade house dressing, a unique blend of Blue Cheese and Ranch, has garnered a loyal following. Barney's Hickory Pit is more than a restaurant; it's a community institution with a legacy that spans generations. Whether it's customers who have been dining there since the 70s, or those who tried it for the first time as part of the Concord Comfort Food Week, the feedback is unanimous �?Barney's serves up some of the best BBQ around.
Mon - Close
Tue-Thu 11:00 am - 8:30 pm Fri-Sat 11:00 am - 9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

3446 Clayton Rd Concord, CA 94519
(925) 680 9761
Welcome to Barney's Hickory Pit. Wilton Barnes opened Barney's Hickory Pit on August 31, 1957 in Concord Ca. and Barney's is still cooking up great meals and in the same location for over 55 years.
Since its establishment in 1957, Barney's Hickory Pit has carved a niche for itself in the heart of Concord, California. This family-run business has been serving up mouth-watering meats from its wood-burning pit for more than six decades, and its original brown sauce and newer red sauce, both made daily, have become local favorites.