17 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!,“

“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!“

“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.“

“The naengmyeon is outta this world!
So, friggin' DELICIOUS 🤤
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It's clear that the chef truly LOVES Korean cuisine, you can taste it in the food. The atmosphere is really special, welcoming and fun. First time eating there, and we will 100% be going back, soon to try the rest of the menu!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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“

“How did I wait 6 years since moving to Tacoma to try this gem? Roast duck noodle soup. A drumstick, some thigh and some breast in a perfectly seasoned savory broth and egg noodle with just the right bite. The chives and bock choy are a perfect crunch. It’s hard to eat while smiling this big Don’t plan to come here, do it, do it now. Beats anything I ever had in seattle. Or LA/San Fran for that matter.“

“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.“

“After I started smoking meat myself, bbq restaurants were ruined for my wife & I.Our home product is usually much better. This is the first bbq restaurant we were happy with. My 4 Sons is great barbecue! I got the brisket and it had a FANTASTIC bark! The sides were great, too! Mac & Cheese was smokey & on point. Broccoli salad & baked potato salad were really good. We plan to return this weekend for burnt ends & jalapeño cheddar sausage links I wish My 4 Sons was in my hometown!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I go here when im extra hungry and cant think because the meats are very filling and always tastes great and easy to order. Also like to take their sandwiches whenever I go on hikes! Safe choice and hits the spot every time, and I have tried everything there... also this is like the only place I know that has okra and thats just fun to eat.“

“I had the chicken katsu curry with a side of fries. I got way more chicken than expected which is nice, and it tasted great, although I wish I had more curry sauce. The chicken had an amazing breading that was still crispy even with curry all over

I only gave 4 stars because it wasn't anything insanely good, but it was solid.

The fries and ranch however are a total miss, do not waste your money on them. The fries were mid, tastes like the bag of frozen ones at a grocery store. The ranch was almost sour, like a cheap Kraft ranch salad dressing

The macaroni salad was extremely good, I could eat a bucket of that“

“Great venue seen Colt Ford play there. The food was delicious, the drinks were outstanding, the service was right on top of everything. The stage know matter how far you sit away is about 150 feet away, great acoustics. A must go if you like live music, country feeling at a good price“