Yum! I have been looking for good bbq in Washington for a long time... nothing has stacked up. so I decided to try Brando's they didn't not disappoint. Best ribs I have had since st Louis. Fall of the bone tender with a great smokey flavor and the sauce is delicious. I have had bbq in the south and the Midwest and I have to say this joint stacks up to the best bbq I have had. This place is a gem worth the drive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs and Mac N Cheese, Baked Beans
David Van Duisen
Saturday 3/30/24 was our first time eating there.
We had the Brisket lunch and the rib lunch, both were phenomenal awesome smoke ring nice and moist not dried out.
We were lucky enough to meet the owner, very nice gentleman he knows what he's doing great set up.
We look forward to eating there again!
I would hardly recommend anybody that likes great barbecue to stop by, You won't be disappointed!
David & Lisa
brian myers
review based on one visit and one entrée shared. had seen Brando's earlier in the week while checking out the bakery across the street. they were not opened yet so made a note to revisit when heading back south. we were the first customers of the day on Sunday. smelled the smoke immediately upon arrival. the chili special sounded really good but wife and I were not that hungry so will have to look into that next time. menu has sandwiches, one meat entrees, tacos and sides. the decor was fitting to a bbq joint and there were tv's showing basketball. nice beer selection.we chose the brisket entrée plate with the potato salad. plate came with a good sized portion of brisket with a good distribution of fatty pieces with leaner ones. prominent smoke ring was a good sign. interestingly, unlike pretty much any other Q spot ever visited, they provide not just a typical sweet/spicy red sauce (which we enjoyed) but an "Alabama" white sauce. only seen it served at places that focus on chicken in the south. we felt like it really didn't go well with beef. personal preference. brisket had a nicely balanced rub with a black pepper highlight. well done. the beef was delicious but light on smoke flavor to us. was told that the main wood used was maple, which i've found elsewhere to be a wood that doesn't add the deep flavor that others like mesquite or oak do. gotta work with what's available.the potato salad was bland to me but my wife loved it. not a fan of a "white" potato salad (sour cream?) myself. prefer a mustard mayo style. and the potatoes were still quite firm/undercooked to my palate. but she emptied the dish. i wish i was hungry enough to try the banana pudding, which i love, but like the chili that will be something for next time. i will have this on my list for a return visit next time we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Entree
Brad Aslett
Just had lunch there today. Their special was a Smoked Wagyu BBQ burger….and it was soooo good! Definitely will be back! Pretty cool indoor vibe, and easy to get to being right off of Chuckanut.
JayCee R.
Stopped here while out riding with some buddies because we could smell the BBQ the closer we got. Did not expect to have such good BBQ food around here. By far best around that I've had.
Daphne H.
Really enjoyed our meals at Brando's. We had the pulled pork meal and the ribs. The BBQ beans had bits of pork in it. The ribs were tender, meaty and moist. The smell of the bbq pit was a great introduction to the restaurant. Small number of seats inside; more seating outside when the weather is nice.
Gavin Snyder
Deliscious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Tacos, Brisket Entree
David Ingle
I had the brisket and mac n cheese. Will definitely be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Timothy P.
We went here for lunch today. Amazing food! We had the pulled pork sandwich and a monster sized burrito. I enjoyed the sandwich and liked that they do not slather the meat in sauce, you can actually taste the meat. The mac and cheese is to die for.
Six of us went here for the first time. Each ordered something different and we all really liked the food. Fun atmosphere, ,good service and yummy food. We’ll be back!.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Loaded BBQ Sundae, Brisket Entree, Loaded Burrito, Mac N Cheese
Josh Howard
I ordered the brisket entree and the "you're not ready" wing challenge. The brisket was moist and tender. We chose potato salad as our side and in my opinion it was rather bland. The wings were definitely a value at $10.50 for 8 and if you like spicy, I definitely recommend trying the wing challenge!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Karey gamino
Being from the south ,finding bbq in this state the last 12 years has been a nightmare.But brandos has really stepped it up . We were very impressed !I just wish they had mayo/sugar based coleslaw and sweet tea and it would of been a southern woman's cherry on top.But we definitely will return and tell others!Kid-friendliness: My kiddo is 1 year and they had High chairs and didn't give us attitude when she made a mess. I apperecite that as a mom
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Loaded BBQ Sundae, Coleslaw, Mac N Cheese
Sanjay Varghese
I recently visited Brando’s BB. This place had a rustic ambiance, complete with a wood theme and a delightful fireplace. While the dining setup was basic with regular chairs and tables, there's a separate counter with high stools for a unique experience.I personally ordered a brisket entree with mac’n’cheese sides. While the brisket was perfectly smoked and tender and the sauces were a great combination with it, I didn’t like the mac’n’cheese because it was all mushy when served.The attentive service and the overall warmth of the place made for an enjoyable evening. If you appreciate good BBQ without the need for fancy frills, this spot is worth a visit.
Pork ribs are delicious!! Recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad
Yum! I have been looking for good bbq in Washington for a long time... nothing has stacked up. so I decided to try Brando's they didn't not disappoint. Best ribs I have had since st Louis. Fall of the bone tender with a great smokey flavor and the sauce is delicious. I have had bbq in the south and the Midwest and I have to say this joint stacks up to the best bbq I have had. This place is a gem worth the drive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs and Mac N Cheese, Baked Beans
Saturday 3/30/24 was our first time eating there. We had the Brisket lunch and the rib lunch, both were phenomenal awesome smoke ring nice and moist not dried out. We were lucky enough to meet the owner, very nice gentleman he knows what he's doing great set up. We look forward to eating there again! I would hardly recommend anybody that likes great barbecue to stop by, You won't be disappointed! David & Lisa
review based on one visit and one entrée shared. had seen Brando's earlier in the week while checking out the bakery across the street. they were not opened yet so made a note to revisit when heading back south. we were the first customers of the day on Sunday. smelled the smoke immediately upon arrival. the chili special sounded really good but wife and I were not that hungry so will have to look into that next time. menu has sandwiches, one meat entrees, tacos and sides. the decor was fitting to a bbq joint and there were tv's showing basketball. nice beer selection.we chose the brisket entrée plate with the potato salad. plate came with a good sized portion of brisket with a good distribution of fatty pieces with leaner ones. prominent smoke ring was a good sign. interestingly, unlike pretty much any other Q spot ever visited, they provide not just a typical sweet/spicy red sauce (which we enjoyed) but an "Alabama" white sauce. only seen it served at places that focus on chicken in the south. we felt like it really didn't go well with beef. personal preference. brisket had a nicely balanced rub with a black pepper highlight. well done. the beef was delicious but light on smoke flavor to us. was told that the main wood used was maple, which i've found elsewhere to be a wood that doesn't add the deep flavor that others like mesquite or oak do. gotta work with what's available.the potato salad was bland to me but my wife loved it. not a fan of a "white" potato salad (sour cream?) myself. prefer a mustard mayo style. and the potatoes were still quite firm/undercooked to my palate. but she emptied the dish. i wish i was hungry enough to try the banana pudding, which i love, but like the chili that will be something for next time. i will have this on my list for a return visit next time we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Entree
Just had lunch there today. Their special was a Smoked Wagyu BBQ burger….and it was soooo good! Definitely will be back! Pretty cool indoor vibe, and easy to get to being right off of Chuckanut.
Stopped here while out riding with some buddies because we could smell the BBQ the closer we got. Did not expect to have such good BBQ food around here. By far best around that I've had.
Really enjoyed our meals at Brando's. We had the pulled pork meal and the ribs. The BBQ beans had bits of pork in it. The ribs were tender, meaty and moist. The smell of the bbq pit was a great introduction to the restaurant. Small number of seats inside; more seating outside when the weather is nice.
Deliscious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Tacos, Brisket Entree
I had the brisket and mac n cheese. Will definitely be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went here for lunch today. Amazing food! We had the pulled pork sandwich and a monster sized burrito. I enjoyed the sandwich and liked that they do not slather the meat in sauce, you can actually taste the meat. The mac and cheese is to die for.
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Six of us went here for the first time. Each ordered something different and we all really liked the food. Fun atmosphere, ,good service and yummy food. We’ll be back!.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mashed Potatoes, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Loaded BBQ Sundae, Brisket Entree, Loaded Burrito, Mac N Cheese
I ordered the brisket entree and the "you're not ready" wing challenge. The brisket was moist and tender. We chose potato salad as our side and in my opinion it was rather bland. The wings were definitely a value at $10.50 for 8 and if you like spicy, I definitely recommend trying the wing challenge!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Being from the south ,finding bbq in this state the last 12 years has been a nightmare.But brandos has really stepped it up . We were very impressed !I just wish they had mayo/sugar based coleslaw and sweet tea and it would of been a southern woman's cherry on top.But we definitely will return and tell others!Kid-friendliness: My kiddo is 1 year and they had High chairs and didn't give us attitude when she made a mess. I apperecite that as a mom
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked Beans, Loaded BBQ Sundae, Coleslaw, Mac N Cheese
I recently visited Brando’s BB. This place had a rustic ambiance, complete with a wood theme and a delightful fireplace. While the dining setup was basic with regular chairs and tables, there's a separate counter with high stools for a unique experience.I personally ordered a brisket entree with mac’n’cheese sides. While the brisket was perfectly smoked and tender and the sauces were a great combination with it, I didn’t like the mac’n’cheese because it was all mushy when served.The attentive service and the overall warmth of the place made for an enjoyable evening. If you appreciate good BBQ without the need for fancy frills, this spot is worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich, Brisket Tacos, Sliced Beef Brisket with Pickles Onions
Absolutely delicious ribs!! Wonderful beans!! Worth any drive!! Fall off the bone and yummy sauce!!Parking: LotsWheelchair accessibility: Easy in
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Spare Pork Ribs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Coleslaw