8 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Lakewood

“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!,“

“I’ve been on the hunt for good BBQ in Washington for a LONG time… My search was finally successful today when I discovered BBQ Pete’s in Lakewood Towncenter.

The trifecta of scrumptulessence was in full effect; 1. Cleanliness and attention to detail, 2. Amazing customer service, & 3. (Most importantly) High quality food. From the moment you walk in, your nostrils are greeted with the rich smells of BBQ, shortly after you’re greeted by pleasant team members that are actually happy to help you. The menu has the right amount of choices and the simplicity a place focused on BBQ should. The atmosphere is clean, spacious, and feels inviting.

After you order, you walk to your left and find an amazing assortment of accoutrements that continue to bolster the authentic BBQ experience. There is unlimited BBQ sauce (chose the spicy option for optimal flavor), fresh pickles & onions, and to my amazement real sweet tea as a beverage option (a true unicorn in WA State).

The brisket made me feel like I was in Texas, the BBQ beans reminded me of Grandma, and the Mac & Cheese pushed me over to edge to fully fledged food coma status. God bless BBQ Pete’s, may you ever bring joy to taste buds as you have mine.

P.S. They have free soft serve vanilla ice cream for desert! 🤯“

“I am sharing my disappointing experience at this establishment, which will likely deter me from returning. The total cost for two adults, including gratuities, amounts to $120.

Regarding the service, we experienced a 10-minute wait before being seated. Upon seating, the setup was incomplete, with only water and menus provided after 30 minutes. Notably, the menu specifies a 60-minute time limit, creating an immediate sense of urgency.

When our server inquired about our preferences, I requested a sampling of all buffet items. Although she seemed perplexed, she assured me that it was acceptable to try everything.

To summarize my review, throughout our dining experience, we received only half of our requested items, with frequent forgetfulness from the staff. Additionally, the complimentary soda required multiple requests. It appeared that the staff was overwhelmed on a Saturday.

For prospective patrons, I recommend visiting during the weekdays.“

“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!“

“Love to eat there spicy chicken feet and mackchang!!!
My son(7years old) also love this restaurant because of pork belly and cold noodles.
They are very kind to children and providing small portion of soup and rice for small kids. Love to hang out with my friends there!!!
Their corn cheese is very 👍.“

“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.“

“Favorite Korean BBQ to go to. Everyone is so friendly and you never feel ignored or rushed. The quality of the food is wonderful and the prices are great! This is the only spot we love and we recommend to everyone.“

“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.“