A longtime Oakland barbecue restaurant has officially brought its popular Southern-style cooking to one of San Francisco’s busiest tourist destinations.
Everett and Jones Barbeque has opened its long-awaited Fisherman’s Wharf location, giving residents and visitors another place to enjoy smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, and traditional Southern sides.
The new restaurant is located at 300 Jefferson Street in San Francisco. Its opening follows months of construction delays and marks an important return to the city for the family-owned business, which first established its reputation in Oakland more than five decades ago.
Founded in 1973, Everett and Jones has become a familiar name in the Bay Area’s barbecue scene. The new Fisherman’s Wharf location also brings the family’s food and restaurant history to a waterfront neighborhood known for attracting tourists and local diners.
For customers who have followed the restaurant over the years, the opening represents more than another restaurant addition. It also continues a family business that has remained connected to its original Oakland roots.
A Family Restaurant That Started With Just $700
Everett and Jones Barbeque traces its beginnings to 1973, when Dorothy Everett opened the first restaurant in Oakland.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Everett started the business with a $700 loan from a friend. She built the restaurant with help from her nine children and son-in-law, whose family name inspired the business name.
What began as a family venture eventually developed into a recognized barbecue business with multiple locations across the Bay Area.
The restaurant became known for its smoked meats and Southern-inspired cooking, including brisket, ribs, chicken,n and traditional side dishes.
The family business expanded to six locations at its peak. It currently operates in several Bay Area communities, including Oakland, Hayward, and Berkeley.
The Fisherman’s Wharf opening is another chapter in that history, bringing the restaurant back to San Francisco after many years away.
What Customers Can Expect at the New Restaurant
The new restaurant occupies a two-story space at 300 Jefferson Street, offering customers a substantial dining location in the Fisherman’s Wharf area.
Its menu features many of the dishes that helped establish Everett and Jones’ reputation.
Customers can expect smoked brisket, ribs, chicken, and sausage links, alongside Southern sides such as collard greens and baked beans.
The restaurant also serves beer and wine.
The family has discussed adding seafood options to the San Francisco location, including grilled oysters, gumbo, and shrimp or fish po’boys. These additions were part of the plans described during the restaurant’s development, so customers should check the current menu for availability.
The new location also plans to feature live music, adding another element to the dining experience.
The restaurant is located at 300 Jefferson Street, San Francisco, CA 94133.
According to its official website, it operates from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Why the Opening Is Special for the Family
The Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant is particularly meaningful because Everett and Jones previously operated in San Francisco.
The family’s earlier restaurant location was damaged during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which affected several parts of the Bay Area.
The new restaurant therefore represents a return to a city where the family once operated before the earthquake changed its plans.
Dorothy Everett’s granddaughter, Dorcia White, is overseeing the new location alongside her sisters.
Their involvement reflects the next generation’s continued role in maintaining the family business.
The restaurant’s history also shows how a family-owned business can grow while retaining its original identity.
Instead of replacing its established barbecue menu with an entirely different concept, Everett and Jones is bringing many of its familiar dishes to a new audience.
A New Dining Option for Fisherman’s Wharf
Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s best-known visitor destinations, attracting people interested in seafood restaurants, waterfront attractions, shopping and entertainment.
The arrival of Everett and Jones adds another option for people exploring the neighborhood.
The restaurant occupies a 4,363-square-foot space that previously housed Lou’s Fish Shack, which closed in 2020.
Its opening is also part of broader changes around the waterfront as new food and entertainment businesses arrive.
For visitors who want something different from the area’s traditional seafood offerings, the barbecue restaurant provides another dining choice.
Its Oakland roots may also attract longtime Bay Area residents who already know the brand and want to experience its new San Francisco location.
A Familiar Bay Area Restaurant Begins a New Chapter
After more than 50 years in business, Everett and Jones Barbeque is continuing its family restaurant story with a new location at Fisherman’s Wharf.
The opening brings its familiar smoked meats and Southern sides to a new part of San Francisco while reconnecting the business with a city where it once operated.
For the Everett family, the restaurant is another opportunity to preserve a business that began with a small loan, family support, and a passion for barbecue.
For San Francisco diners, it means another place to discover a longtime Bay Area food favorite.
