30 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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“this was the best bbq i have had in a long time and the server kristina was great this was my second time!!“

“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!,“

“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“

“We have enjoyed dining at Mirak Restaurant for Korean BBQ in Federal Way, Washington for more than 40 years I'm just about to leave home (near Eatonville, WA) to travel for an hour or more each way to have a great meal with friends It continues to be at the top of our list of favorite dining spots“

“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.“

“Great dining experience! The service was attentive and the staff regularly checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The portions of meat including the premium steak were generous, fresh, and flavorful, making the meal well worth it.“

“L&L saved the day for catering! This was for my dad's memorial service. One medium pan is definitely enough food to feed 24 people. I had 24 people at the event and was unsure about the size so I got medium pan of beef short ribs, a medium pan of bbq chicken, and a medium of rice. There is so much food left over! Anyway, the service was really good and the guy behind the counter brought the box of food out to my car.

Thank you so much!“

“My family and I used to go there frequently from 2008-2010. We were fortunate enough to come visit recently, it's nice to see it is as good if not better and not expensive. Unfortunately, we were not able to see the owners this time. Hopefully, next time.“

“Amazing food, fantastic customer service ! highly recommend“

“The naengmyeon is outta this world!
So, friggin' DELICIOUS 🤤
jinjja eomcheongnage mas-iss-eo!

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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“food was goodsrvice was good too!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Great food and Staff. I'll definitely be back“

“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!!!“