Rainier Restaurant and BBQ

Rainier Restaurant is an institution and the original owners have returned to make it even better. I've been going here for years but recently the food has gotten even better than before. This place has vietnamese food you can't get at most places, including, my favorite, Cơm Rainier which has perfectly marinated pork chops and beef ribs with rice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Pork

one of my favorite restaurants in the seattle game!

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came here on weekend with my family. I heard the old chef has came back! So far The service was great, it was so busy at night, they are still paying attention to customers.
I had beef onchoy salad and the rainier catfish which must have when coming here. They were all good! Thanks people who have recommended!
Will come back definitely!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

ordered well ahead. came and wasnt ready. 1st they said 5 mins. 15 mins later they say 10 mins more...30 mins later finally ready. the place was nearly empty. if they didnt want to cook it until we got there they should say it on the phone so we can plan accordingly

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tried this place for the first time today and was blown away!! Food is authentic, delicious, and very affordable. Service is also great. I like how it's Vietnamese dishes other than pho for a change.

Highly highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood, Grilled Pork, Soup

We have come here for many years. It been awhile since we came back. We like their new menu looks like it been recently updated. We ordered our usual of:
-Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Catfish Soup
-Catfish in Clay Pot/Stew
-Rice

Today we also tried:
-Crispy Oysters
-Salted Fish Fried Rice
-Three Color Dessert
-Thai Dessert

It wasn't too busy today, we got a table right away for a family of our. The servers were nice and friendly. Our desserts were bought out first, and soon after the main dishes. Our usual dishes is the tasty as usual. Our favorite as a family is the fried oysters. Our young kids liked it best with the sweet sauce (not spicy). The sizing of the oysters are large and it tasted excellent. Overall, it was a wonderful dining night with the whole family. We will be back as usual! We highly recommend this place! They got some of the dishes we love that keeps us coming back for more!

Parking: Parking is plentiful in the back parking lot.

Kid-friendliness: It is a good dining place that is kid-friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood, Catfish, Soup

This place is dirty and the food isn't authentic and tastes bad.

Parking: Rough neighborhood, not worth it to go there.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food and service is great but the place is dirty, the floor looks like it wasn’t properly cleaned for ages, especially the restroom is filthy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best spot in Seattle for authentic Vietnamese food! Casual! Asian style! Family friendly! I only drink Vietnamese iced coffee from here. Everything on the menu is so good that every time I eat here I want to eat my favorites again and try something new. I have eaten the entire menu now. My Vietnamese friends and their family all approve as well and are the ones who put me on to this secret sweet spot! 10/10 highly recommend 🇻🇳🙏🏼

Parking: small parking lot located behind building… easy to find available spots unless you come during busy hours then there are a few open

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Whole Fried Catfish, Seafood, Spicy Beef & Pork Noodle Soup Bún Bò Huế, Grilled Pork

Vietnamese crepe, cubed beef and grilled pork. A favorite restaurant with a lot of exotic surprises

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Overall: 18/25*

*See bio for detailed review system

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent

Food 5/5
Authentic flavors - Must try dishes include the grilled meat make your own rice roll and the razor clams. Clean & rich pho broth. The sizzling beef was ok but would not get again.

Service 5/5
Fast seating, food arrived quick. No complaints.

Ambiance 3/5
Anthony Bourdain ate here for flavor not for the decor.

Value 5/5
Great food, fast service, authentic flavors. Would highly recommend & come back with a bigger group (8+) to try more dishes

Parking: Attached lot free parking

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I FREAKING LOVE THIS PLACEEEE!
MMMMMMMMMMM GOOOD
They cater to small and BIG GROUPS! Party of 25? NO PROBLEM!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time at Rainier Restaurant and BBQ, had the best food and experience! Service was top notch!! Our server, Mimi, was nothing short of exceptional. Her warm smile and genuine enthusiasm made us feel welcome right away.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Was recommended by Tik tok! Got to watch THURSDAY NIGHT FOOOTBALL! Excited for food but getting to watch football made the place 1000/10! Service n foods top notch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time here with friends and family! What a great place! 10/10! Foods AMAZING! Chef KISS??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5