32 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Tacoma

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 – Our Favorite Spot on the Trip! We stopped in during a girls' trip and fell in love with the vibe. It's fun, cozy, and full of good energy—the kind of place that makes you want to stay a while. The owners were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel like we were right at home. Every single dish we tried was bursting with flavor—absolutely exquisite. And the drinks? So unique and delicious, you’ll want to try them all. From start to finish, the service was fantastic. This was hands down our favorite place on the trip. If you're in town, do yourself a favor and don’t miss this spot. Sooo good“

“I’ll make this easy for you: go. And eat the roasted pork and BBQ pork, then thank me later. Lin was welcoming, kind, and helpful recommending the perfect dish for my first visit. I destroyed everything on the beautiful plate and could’ve sat there and ate it again. Her father, who prepares everything fresh daily, deserves high praise. Pro tip: go early before they sell out. 10/10 would recommend.“

“I highly recommend My 4 Sons. As someone who comes into the area frequently and tries the different BBQ places, this place is superior in many ways. I ordered the rack of ribs and couldn’t finish it last night. The owner recommended to try the brisket on the way out the door and it was even better than the ribs. Any place that takes the time to make their own rubs and BBQ sauce in house will always win me over. If you don’t check this place out you will regret it for sure.“

“Delicious barbecue and sides 🤤“

“Terry is great and all the smoked meats were Heavenly. The smoked Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese is so freaking good. I barely talked the whole time I ate because I kept wanting to fill my mouth with food. The wings fell right off the bone.“

“Outstanding Barbecue & Exceptional Service

My wife and I were craving barbecue the other night. I told her there weren’t any good barbecue spots left in Tacoma, but she insisted, “Dickey’s is good!” I’ll admit — I was skeptical. Still, you know what they say: happy wife…

We placed an Uber Eats order close to closing time, and although a few items were unavailable, the team more than made up for it. They sent generous portions of ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and sides. I was genuinely surprised — the food was excellent, flavorful, and plentiful.

A couple of days later, my wife wanted more barbecue for lunch, so we ordered again. This time, I called ahead and spoke with Emilia, the GM, to mention the items missing from our previous order. She was incredibly kind, gracious, and understanding. Once again, the food was delicious, and Emilia made sure we received everything we were owed — plus a few extra treats.

Dickey’s delivered great food and even better customer service. We’ll definitely be ordering again.“

“Best service on planet earth!
Shout-out Nani!
She knows how to handle customers!
Was having a horrible day yesterday and Nani hooked me up with a great attitude and smile.

If you want to eat this place Is a must!!!
🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙“

“Such a fun place! We’re from Texas so of course this place felt a little like home! Lauren was our server and she was PHENOMENAL!! I told her about a mishap at our previous hotel involving mustard and a dessert and this is what she surprised me with a super sweet gift when we left! We’ll definitely be back!“

“This is by far the best BBQ in Western WA. Everything is good. Portion sizes are great and prices are reasonable. We drive an hour just to get great BBQ. We have met people who drove 3 hours to just eat the excellent BBQ. They also have vegetarian options.“

“The food here is fine but they are unbelievably slow. My grandson waited 25 minutes for a piece of pie. We have been several times and it is always the same. Wait,wait!,“

“Excellent service from Elizabeth! She was so friendly and attentive! I ordered brisket with mac & cheese and potato salad and my friend ordered the bacon & blues burger with a brisket add on and talk about mouth watering! We also ordered the fried pickle jar and highly recommend that appetizer! We saved our leftovers for the next day and it went just as hard! Amazing hospitality from this establishment and the vibe was so country it felt like we were back home in Texas! Don’t skip out on the banana pudding and a big thank you to management and the cooks who help keep the place running smooth!“

“Yum, got the last burnt ends, choose your own combo, and brisket dip … so good the burnt ends melted in your mouth they were so soft. My son said his ribs n pulled pork was delish n super soft.. even though we spent over 100 none of us could finish our meal n had enough to take home for late night snack“

“Hands down best Nachos period. Find another joint that has better nachos and we can have a challenge. The whole menu is on point. Can't miss, with this PNW BBQ“

“Quick service and great bbq! Moo, cluck, oink.“

“Jimmy Mac's Roadhouse. My wife and I went there for lunch, and I’ll tell you what, that was the best meal I have had in a long time at a restaurant. Definitely going back again. I would invite and encourage everyone to go and visit. The Hospitality was great, good vibes. I recommend you go there. #JimmyMacsRoadhouse“

“Love their KBBQ & service“

“The food was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We came in for an early dinner but by the time we left the place was packed! Ppl clearly love this hidden gem!“

“This is a truly authentic Korean restaurant. The spicy stir-fried duck (ori jumulleok) is absolutely outstanding. Even people who don’t usually enjoy duck will find themselves loving this dish. The flavors are rich, well-balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and consistently delicious. If you’re looking for authentic Korean cuisine, this place is a must-visit.“

“This is probably the best beef intestines I’ve had outside of Korea. The flavor is very authentic and really reminds me of what I had in Korea. The service was great, the ingredients were super fresh, and even the side dishes were very traditional. Definitely worth coming back!“

“First time going, had a great experience. So much food, all you can eat for just $40. The Garlic Chicken and Spicy marinated Pork were our top two favorites. But everything we got was great. Got also the Beef brisket (which they give you a lot), the Spicy marinated Shrimp, and the Spicy marinated Chicken. For two people who are hungry, only 4-5 meat dishes needed. They do not let you take any leftovers home unfortunately. Even if you cook it. Also got their fried rice, the Kimchi Soup (really good), and the Cold Noodle dish (not that great, or just not our favorite thing compared to everything else and was unnecessary). It was my husband's first time having Korean BBQ, so was fun and he really enjoyed getting to cook his own meat and he loved everything and how much we got.“

“Excellent Loco Moco, fish sandwich, and kalua pork and cabbage. Very fast service.

**There was a Hawaiian gentleman that I witnessed give a box of chocolate macadamia nuts to a grandfather and grandson. It was very touching. God bless that man for being so sweet**“

“Food as close to being on the Island as you can get. Best mac salad and great atmosphere too!“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“Went here with a friend and had my regular delicious meal of Chicken Katsu Curry. This meal is amazing no matter what location you go to. This location was super busy the whole time we dined in. The only downside was they had generic Sriracha packets instead of authentic Sriracha bottles like other locations, which are far superior. Thanks for the great service.“

“Do not know what some people are talking about, we had the Hot and Sour soup was the best we've had in many years then the Chinese peppered Pork Chops. OMG the best I've had in 26 years. This place is inviting and the food is great.“

“One of the best Korean restaurants in Federal Way. Have been there with both my Mom and husband recently.“

“food was goodsrvice was good too!“

“We had a few fabulous meals, delicious and spectacular! Pork vindaloo marinated in tamarind vinegar, fish and farm-chicken xacuti, crunchy colourful vegetables stewed in coconut milk, and more. Even a mundane ingredient like yellow pumpkin, cooked simply in earthen vessels, tasted complex and exotic. If you ever offer cooking classes, i'd love to learn the basics!“

“No frills Korean BBQ. The meat is on an island. You select what you want and cook it. There are other side dishes. I pretty much stuck to the galbi, marinated beef ribs. I’m stuffed myself.“

“love the mala hot! if you like spicy chicken this is one of the greatest hidden gems of Federal Way. a bit pricey at regular price, but they are always running specials. Definitely my go-to place for spicy chicken anywhere between Seattle and Tacoma.“

“Absolutely love this place!!! The chef fulfilled a personal request for an item not listed on the menu with no hesitation and it came out perfectly💓 the staff is wonderfully kind and patient, and everything was so clean!!!“

“Great food and Staff. I'll definitely be back“