45 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Seatac

“Recommended by our shuttle driver who said we could easily share a meal. Very quick friendly service. Great food. Very large portions. Would highly recommend.“

“So... waiting on our Flight out of SeaTac and happened upon this little place just down from our hotel. Ordering was a breeze and the nice young lady was very helpful in taking our order. The food was great and quickly made. It reminded us of our time in Hawaii. The seating was simple yet comfortable. While we were there we noticed that this place is a stop for travellers and locals alike. It's always nice to find a place that focuses on quality instead of quantity. Oh and the price was excellent.“

“Very delicious food! Especially the chicken and the Chicha Morada! I only wish they sold their amazing salad dressing and hot sauces by the bottle or gallon! I've been coming to this restaurant since they were in Seattle and they have never disappointed.“

“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!“

“I’m from Dallas, TX and have had a hard time finding true southern BBQ in this entire state! Except Pete’s! Now, I’ve had great smoked brisket and other great smoked culinary experiences, but this one is the most Southern. What I mean is that the coleslaw is excellent with a medium shred, not too large or chopped too small, and an even amount of dressing. The sweet cornbread muffins with honey-butter straight from cast-iron are amazing. The pickle slices are even a culinary delight, sitting next to raw onions and a plethora of BBQ sauces to choose from. Oh, and free ice-cream cones if you even have room left to fill (we did not, lol). I could go on about the sweet tea, baked beans, slow-smoked ribs, shredded smoked pork, sausage, chicken, and desserts but…Just bring your appetite and try it for y’all’s selves! ;)“

“best plate of food. it doesn't matter what you actually get. it will still be the best plate of food around. I drive over over an hour just to grub here. Always delighted and leave full and happy. great people as well. take it from this fat guy... lil reds is the best!“

“Food is amazing. Pretty expensive for pit BBQ, but if you dont mind spending a little more, its a decent spot. I spent about $40 for a sweet tea, a pulled pork sandwich, mashed potatoes, and a dessert.“

“⭐️🌟⭐️🌟⭐️ BBQ that tastes like home Warms your heart and the lady who works there is a delight ❤️“

“HOLY MOLY! It was a place we didn't expect to find, but so glad we did! What looks like an unassuming hole-in-the-wall place turned out to be the best BBQ I've ever had. Amazing customer service, with food that was so flavorful that just the aromas has me salivating. I had the Smoked Salmon Dip with Citrus Au Jus, while my husband had the Caveman Half Chicken meal, with potato salad and baked beans. Their beans? ABSOLUTE. PERFECTION. I can't wait to take my son here next week when he flies in from Arizona. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Good food affordable and friendly staff …“

“Good place to get Dim Sum dishes.
I've tried the BBQ pork, pork belly, roasted duck, hum bow, shrimp balls, chicken feet, siumai and sesame balls... all dond reasonably well. They also prepare rice and noodle dishes. One can call ahead to order larger group sized orders for parties.
Friendly and helpful staff.“

“Outstanding BBQ served with a unique style. Classic smoked brisket to creative milpasa tamales with flavor for miles.“

“This review is a LOOOONG time coming and I apologize for the delay. My 70th Bday celebration in Sept.2025 was FABULOUS /OUTSTANDING because of Yelina and Mr.G!!! OMG my friends are STILL talking about how WELL everything and everyone was!!! The FOOD, ATMOSPHERE, SERVICE and STAFF were ALL A+++!!
Once again my sincere apology for the delay in TELLING THE WORLD how GRRRREAT Yelina Jackson and Mr. G at Billy Baroo's are!!!!
Forever GRATEFUL!
Carleen Smith“

“we ordered 2 brisket and 2 chicken plates... no complaints. our sides were yams, collard greens, beans and okra. there was flavor, excellent (really more than enough) portion sizes. we will definitely visit again.“

“first time eating hear. food is amazing. I had a brisket sandwich with potato salad and mac & cheese. some of the best BBQ around in my book. everyone should swing on threw and get some. you wont be disappointed. definitely making a detour by there more often“

“Delicious! Perfect amount of natural smoke flavor on the brisket and the BBQ sauce was well balanced with a touch of spice. So much meat I used a fork before eating it as a sandwich. Service was fun, lighthearted, friendly. I will definitely go back!“

“Great social time & attentive staff“

“Great service, delicious, and fun for the whole family! Was super exciting to have Korean Bbq in Kent! Will definitely be going back and highly recommend!“

“It was definitely an experience since you get to eat both HOTPOT&KBBQ! You really do get the best of both world!
Service was amazing, especially Shelly , super kind and knowledgeable and walked us through the whole menu. definitely will be back again !“

“We had such a great experience here! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The quality of the meat was excellent — everything was fresh, flavorful, and the seafood pancake was cooked perfectly. We also loved all the side dishes and soups they had to offer.
The restaurant itself is very clean, and the decor is beautiful, creating such a nice atmosphere for dining. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great Korean BBQ spot!“

“We ordered takeout from this Hawaiian restaurant and were very pleased with the experience. The takeout service was efficient, the food was ready within the average wait time, and the staff was polite and attentive the whole time.

The portions are generous and the food was delicious—full of flavor and well-packaged even for takeout. We’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes. Highly recommended!“

“Fast and friendly service . Very clean restaurant , with good Hawaiian music 🎶 . Food was delicious!! Will most definitely come back .“

“Love their KBBQ & service“

“Best wonton noodle soup place in the area. Family owned and managed.

Every time I am here, they are always packed. It will take them a while to get your orders in, to pay, to get their attention in general. Last time, I had to pick up my own soup spoon from the front cashier because there was literally none prepared on the table. I’d recommend going to the cashier directly to pay.

They also offer frozen wonton for you to cook yourself at home.

Overall, I highly recommend the food. Just give them a bit of grace when they’re busy :)“

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

“We always enjoy L&L. Would recommend to anyone that enjoys something new and a good old hamburger.“

“My family and I love this place. It is a fast, tasty, reliable fave when we need a filling meal but can't or don't want to cook. We've gotten take out from L&L and brought it to Logan Brewing in Burien who lets you BYO food when you come to enjoy their beers and ciders. Sometimes I'll stop by after work just for a musubi (the bbq chicken one is my fave!) if I need something to hold me over til I cook dinner.

I recently ordered party platters for a holiday get together and the food was delicious and plentiful. L&L even gave me a full large bottle of sweet chili sauce for our lumpia - so awesome! I definitely recommend this spot for picking up catering or an easy meal.“

“I’ve coming here for many years since their grand opening. Lots of things changed as far as their menu goes, and interior is somewhat outdated, but one thing never changed is their service level. They are all very friendly and attentive at all times. I’m Korean and I’ve eating k-bbq my entire life. Meat quality is not the greatest, but with their current ayce price point, it’s more than fair. We drive 30 miles from north end just to eat here even though their Bellevue location is right next to us. To make our trip worth, we go to daebak wang Mando and little bakery located inside Hmart afterward every time. This location is my favorite spot in entire Washington state.“

“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**“

“Friendly place with the best roast duck. You will be a roast duck snob if you try other places. Only problem is sometimes they're out if you go there too late. Then you might have to go down the street where they don't know how to cut a duck and it's not that good. If you do, at least grab some of Megastar's secret sauce as it helps!“

“We chose Ola Mae’s Southern Barbecue to cater our wedding a couple weeks ago in August and we would absolutely use them again!
The food was amazing! Our guests raved about it for days and still say it was the best pulled pork they’ve ever had. Everything was fresh and flavorful, no dried out food, like a lot of weddings tend to serve.
We went with a buffet style for about 130 guests and there was lots of options to please multiple dietary restrictions. We LOVED the salad and potato bar option, our vegetarian friends really appreciated the baked potato bar and said they were a fantastic and unique choice.
The only minor things that seemed to be missing was we wished there was some au jus for the prime rib (which was still delicious) and we had been looking forward to his sweet tea, but didn’t seem to get any beverages. I also wish that more had been saved aside for the bride and groom (especially since we were the ones who paid for it). It was nice that we had pre-dished up plates ready for us before the buffet line (which was great), but we weren’t able to get anything additional and we missed out on the appetizers since they started right after the ceremony. We had been looking forward to trying the deep fried catfish but never were able to. Everyone who got to try it, said it was amazing though!

Overall, Anthony was very communicative and went above and beyond leading up to the big day. He offered a ton of services, such as dishwear and linens, that made the day stress free and a breeze and everything was beautiful and so delicious! Absolutely helped to make our big day memorable.

My only complaints Is that we wished we had packed up left overs (if there even was any left) because we were craving his food later in the night and all the next day. We also wish he had a regular restaurant for us to frequent, because we crave his food still! It would be amazing if he had a “pop up” kitchen with pre-order services for us to pick up, I would absolutely sign up for a newsletter/email list and really hope that he offers pick-up options leading into the holidays!

Overall, I would absolutely recommend Ola Mae’s Southern Barbecue, and I will absolutely use them again for any future catering needs!“

“We had the ginger chicken and house fried rice. This place is one of the only Chinese restaurant left in Beacon Hill. This says a lot considering this use to be a Chinese neighborhood. The food is classic Chinese American. We will definitely be going back to contributing to their preservation. The first time we had it was at a catered event. I’m glad we went back. It’s an old school classic. Supporting or neighbors will be a joy. Can’t wait to try the chow mein.“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“Yum! I picked up a rib plate with mac and cheese and beans and rice on the side. Generous portions of everything and very, very tasty. Will definitely be back to check out the rest of the menu! They have different specials throughout the week.“

“Sometimes a bad experience can turn into a great experience. I recently ordered online from Watershed FC and paid in full. Unfortunately, management forgot to update their website that they were closed that day. So, when I arrived to pick up my pizza, the doors were locked! I was frustrated. So, I wrote into the website and asked for a refund. By the time I got home (15 minutes), I received two emails and a phone call. They were deeply apologetic, and I could tell their reaction was genuine. They not only refunded me immediately, but they also gave me two free future pizzas, just to say they were sorry. The GM, Mike Mercer, is a class-act, and the employees are always accommodating and professional. It was nice to see people care about their customers! The food is great, too, btw. It's the best pizza around.“

“Golden Daisy Restaurant is a great spot for casual dim sum and Chinese BBQ. The food is flavorful, portions are generous, and prices are very reasonable. I especially enjoyed the BBQ meats and classic dim sum items — perfect for a quick meal or takeout.

The place itself is pretty simple and no-frills, so don’t expect a fancy dine-in experience, but service is fast and staff are friendly. Overall, it’s a solid option when you’re craving comforting Chinese food without spending too much. I’d definitely come back.“

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

“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!“

“food was goodsrvice was good too!“

“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.“

“Wife and I were nearby with our two young kids after a kids birthday party. We decided to treat ourselves to some kbbq for surviving another kids birthday. Our kids aren’t into kbbq but they were still satisfied with some other options such as beef brisket ramen, fries, Yakitori and the soft serve ice cream. The AYCE is $50 on weekends, but well worth it. Quality of meats is good and the banchan hits everytime. Only mishap during our dining experience was having to ask for our kids ramen 3 times as it seemed like our waitress forgot. Wasn’t too big of a deal to wait ~20 minutes on it as mom and dad were throwing down on the grill and stuffing our faces“

“I ordered shredded pork fries and they’re famous 1/3lb ribs on DoorDash, it said on the app order was ready to pick up but when I got their front employee said it’ll be done in a couple of minutes which I was kinda upset but not a problem at all cause they got it done within 5 minutes! Awesome! The food was fantastic and delicious. Meat falling off the bones and the fries were nice and fluffy sauce was pretty good I would go up to a spicier level just to have a better kick to it.

Overall 5 stars! Would come back again and 100% recommend this place.“

“We come here for bulgogi & yakisoba a lot, it’s my husbands and kids favorite! We got bimpap and musubi today and it was delicious. The owner saw our girls and gave them a free yogurt drink. She was super sweet, as was the staff there. 10/10 recommend!“

“So good!
Currently The best korean grill in seattle area. Buy a 100 for 80 gen gift card at costco and monday-thurs lunch for max savings of 25 per or go all other times for a slightly extended menu of 35 per
Also premium meat options available for xtra $ if you need it.“

“Service and Atmosphere: 2 Stars
The service felt rushed, and two employees in particular seemed disengaged and inattentive. They did not appear interested in listening to customers, which made the experience feel unwelcoming. Another staff member repeatedly asked us to repeat our order, yet still failed to provide what we requested. Overall, the process was chaotic, disorganized, and lacked hospitality. Additionally, some food labels were missing or mismatched, adding to the confusion.

Food: 4 Stars
The price point of $9.99 for a two-side, one-entrée dish was reasonable. The turon, chicken adobo, and pork adobo were flavorful and well-seasoned. The adobos leaning more on the sweeter side without being overly vinegary or salty. However, the mini eggs in the adobo were noticeably overcooked, suggesting they had been sitting in the dish too long. The lumpia and pancit were acceptable but not remarkable. Unfortunately, the food was served at room temperature, which diminished the overall quality—likely due to the slow-moving line.

Overall Impression
The food itself shows promise, with certain dishes standing out in flavor, but the overall experience was impacted by poor service, long waits, and inattentive staff. The cashier was the only friendly employee, though service at checkout was slow. I would consider returning when it is less crowded, with the hope that service and attentiveness improve to match the potential of the food.

Price: 8 items for $31.92“