31 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Tacoma

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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“

“I’ll make this easy for you: go. And eat the roasted pork and BBQ pork, then thank me later. Lin was welcoming, kind, and helpful recommending the perfect dish for my first visit. I destroyed everything on the beautiful plate and could’ve sat there and ate it again. Her father, who prepares everything fresh daily, deserves high praise. Pro tip: go early before they sell out. 10/10 would recommend.“

“I highly recommend My 4 Sons. As someone who comes into the area frequently and tries the different BBQ places, this place is superior in many ways. I ordered the rack of ribs and couldn’t finish it last night. The owner recommended to try the brisket on the way out the door and it was even better than the ribs. Any place that takes the time to make their own rubs and BBQ sauce in house will always win me over. If you don’t check this place out you will regret it for sure.“

“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.“

“When I tell y'all the ribs are so tender and juicy and is falling off the bone me and my family got the family pack with ribs Mac n cheese and baked beans it changed my life never had something this good before and kids eat free every Sunday and we definitely will be coming back“

“L&L is consistently good across all the sites I've visited over the years. The chicken katsu is my favorite dish there, and I rarely deviate from it, but the short ribs are also excellent, and often what my friends get when we visit together. It's a national tragedy we lost the Lynnwood store some years ago, because the other locations are considerably south of Lynnwood. If you like chicken katsu, definitely give it a try, and do yourself a favor and get a Spam musubi with it.“

“I haven't eaten here yet but the service is amazing and the atmosphere! I love the free dance lessons! I just hop right in without knowing the footwork and learn as I'm going and nobody complains. They are super friendly to people just learning the footwork. I grew up in Texas as a child although I was born in Washington State. With that being said I do have previous experience with country line dancing but it still takes time to learn the new moves. I went on a free dance lesson day by myself and was teamed up with a dance partner. It's so much fun I'd definitely recommend this little piece of Southern vibes to anyone! BTW I gave the food 4 stars even though I haven't eaten anything because tonight they had $1.00 basket of wings!“

“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.“

“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!,“

“1st time family visit and we all loved it! Impressive to see so many ribbons and prizes for their barbecue! The Texans in the family were wondering what the influence was so we can look on the website and it was surprising to see that it was just Washington grown.

We all loved the brisket sandwich whether it was the sliced or chopped version. The sides are very large and quite delicious. Complimentary self-serve ice cream at the end is a sweet touch (pun intended).

Google needs a price row...I ranked service as 4 stars only because price is a bit high.“

“Stopped in for some tasty BBQ and was not disappointed. I could smell the smoke from the restaurant from down the street. I had a cup of the brisket chowder, it was very creamy and full of flavor. I got a 2 meat plate with brisket, pork ribs, corn bread muffins, and deviled egg potato salad. The brisket was perfect. The pork ribs had a perfect bite to them and the sauce was amazing. The corn bread was the best I have had in a long time from a restaurant. They had a punch in the bar that went well with the BBQ. Everyone was super friendly and really put my experience over the top. I would definitely come back here if I was in the area.“

“Quick service and great bbq! Moo, cluck, oink.“

“Jimmy Mac's Roadhouse. My wife and I went there for lunch, and I’ll tell you what, that was the best meal I have had in a long time at a restaurant. Definitely going back again. I would invite and encourage everyone to go and visit. The Hospitality was great, good vibes. I recommend you go there. #JimmyMacsRoadhouse“

“Love their KBBQ & service“

“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.“

“This is a go to place to take your family, great food, auntie has excellent customer service ,and clean atmosphere.always pleased
with the service. Thank ~you to L&L staff and management keep up the outstanding work.
The Brown's“

“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 👍.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Long overdue on review!! This place is just amazing. You might pay few more dollars for all you can eat but if you check out the menu and see the variety of items that are included in the menu!!! So worth it. Let me tell you about customer service! They are super nice, attentive, and never make you feel like you are bothering them. 타코마에 이호점 여세요. 항상 상냥하게 그리고 너무 맛있는 음식들. 감사합니다.“

“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.“