There are Flint's still open somewhere in the SF Bay Area. I've tried Dreamland in Tuscaloosa, Everett & Jones in Oakland, and Big Nate's (Thurmond) in San Francisco.
JMHO: Barney's Hick'ry Pit in Concord CA is better. Lots of smoked MEATY ribs. Their French Dip is the best I've ever had. Great sauce (not a fan of sweet sauce - I like it smoky)
Dreamland's "atmosphere" was much better than Barney's, which is strip mall basic. But for ribs, mm...good.
Ok, I'm drooling now; time for a fix.