Kim's Bar-B-Que

After a so-so Restaurant Week experience a couple of years ago, we decided to give Kims another chance. So glad we did! We went on a Wednesday night at 8 and had no trouble being seated immediately. Jeff was a great server and recommended some delicious dishes including the Korean beef and Steamed Bun. We also tried the cheese platter and scallops and weren't disappointed by any of them! Since it is all small plates, we spent a little more than we usually would, but it was worth it!

Kim's is a block away from Bowlegged BBQ so this area has a nice variety of bbq options.  Meats are smoked with mesquite wood.  I ordered a rack of beef ribs and I loved the smoky aroma and flavor.  I chose the mild sauce which was mostly sweet with a little spice.  Next time I think I'll go with no sauce as I generally prefer just dry rub.  The owner got my order out quick and it was only $15 with tax for a full rack of ribs.  I had enough food for lunch and dinner.  :-)

2nd visit I tried a rack of pork ribs with no sauce.  A full rack of ribs here is a huge amount of food and should last me at least 3 meals.  Great deal for $20 including tax.  Ribs were tender and juicy except for the end piece.  I loved the light smoke flavor and the mild savory flavor of the dry rub.  

Kim's Bar-B-Que is a small spot but you get lots of food for your money and the owner is nice.

Hood certified, gem in the rough. One of the coolest places I've been in SD. There's no frills, fluff or BS. Just slangin' traditional BBQ comfort food for a hell of a deal.

Came here and got excited once I saw the building. More excited as I walk in seeing the place and the stripped down menu. I could taste everything by the visuals before actually smelling and tasting the beautiful home cooking BBQ style they're doing here. I ordered the ribs, collards, yams, cornbread and added a link to go.

I had a big woman in front of me that started to get irritated for whatever reason. I knew right away she wasn't going to keep her mouth shut and give the gentleman behind the counter a piece of her mind. She started giving the guy some sh#t busting his chops. He wasn't having any of it and gave it back to her in a nice way. She actually appreciated him standing his ground with some humor. You only see that stuff every once in awhile and appreciate it.

Ribs are good. Not gonna blow your mind, but good to scratch that itch you had and fill your belly. Collards are respectable. I lived in the south for a bit and have a great appreciation for people who can cook collards properly. Yams were dead on and delicious. The sweet overload with those and the ribs made me take a risk on collards. Cornbread was par, but it was late. Link may have been my favorite. Perfect snappin' case, juiciness, texture, spice and heat in it. This place isn't for everyone. But the right people will appreciate the hell out of Kim's. Big fan!

Good unexpensive food. Recommend all meats without souce. The candied yams are the best.

Kim's BBQ pork ribs are always good, the taste is consistent and with that hot BBQ sauce...delicious!

Worst place ever never buying anything from here ,first and last time. I asked for a beef sandwich and I came home with ribs with no meat just bones with bbq sauce slathered in it and fat it almost looked like someone's left overs I'm am so angry that I was ripped off by this I gave my dog the bones. It was burnt and reheated in the microwave and some items he did not have and he seemed rude when I asked if he took debit he said no so I came back with cash there should be a sign saying CASH only I should've just went to the other bbq place Bowlegged it might of been better instead of a doggy bag that I received STAY AWAY from this shit place. Fuck this place

Excellent BBQ. Tender and smoked ribs, chicken and brisket. Loved the sides; potato salad, yams, baked beans etc. great service. Best place to order for large gatherings. Cant wait to return.

Great BBQ! Been open for 13 years and great Black owned mom and pop to enjoy! Very good pricing and take cash!

I ordered a Beef Rib plate with greens & baked beans. The Ribs were seasoned really well and you're able to taste the natural smoke flavor from grill. They lose a star bc the sides weren't that good. . And he warmed my food up in a microwave.

my favorite bbq in the town
what ever i ordered i received. i come in smiling i leave smiling! i enjoy them ribs. thank you!

Without a shred of doubt the absolute worst Bar B Que sauce I have ever had in my life; without question, as I threw the entire to-go order into the trash. They Nuke your food before giving it to you in a styrofoam container.

$7.07 for (3) "Beef Rib" rejects that have meat that is close to the bone, perfect for your dog. Reason for the one star.

You get what you pay for obviously. I should have known better. The "Sides" are all store bought as indicated by the toothless man dispatching the "food" at the counter.

A truly filthy establishment, one could easily become dreadfully ill and get quite sick, simply by driving past this place in your car at 40 mph.