This is a super fun place to hang out and have some micro brew and BBQ…read more Everyone I have interacted with here is super fun and friendly, and make you feel very welcome. In addition to a cool fun vibe, this place is always very clean. Obviously important in any restaurant, but let's be honest, BBQ can be messy. But they keep it very squared away here. Since I have mentioned it already, just want to say they do really good BBQ, especially for Spokane. I do want to note they are a bit spendy, but the great food, atmosphere, and employees make it worth it.

Easily the best food I've had in Spokane. EAT HERE!…read more Pork, brisket, potato salad, mac and cheese, cornbread...all delicious! This place is a must!!

Waitress was rude AF and argumentative from the get go. Also she carded me--I'm 56. She said, if…read more"they close her down, her kids don't eat". Insert eye roll. Why would the fuzz be coming into the bar and shaking down retirees. The food was poor to adequate. Hamburgers and fries were OK but the fried cheese was awful. The patio was the best thing about the place but not enough to go back.

I do know the back story with this place. Popular joint from the West Seattle area, who expanded…read moretoo fast, closed locations, but took a chance on opening a new one in our metro. I thank them for doing so. Every danged bite of protein is amazing. Smokey, but not overly so. Seasoned lightly, allowing the flavor of the meat to shine. Sides that not just compliment the cue, but make your fork reach for them---in between your hands picking up bones and gnawing off the soft parts in a primitive manner. We here in the Inland Empire have some pretty darned good smoked meats available to us, and those of us who have prolifically reviewed for a decade+, know that was not always the case. These guys hold the mantle, for now, with Texas-style barbecue...

Tasty food and great family run business. Especially like the ribs:) Looking forward to another…read morevisit!

Toby's BBQ loves to get around! You have got to seek this place where ever they are. Tom, the owner…read moreobviously loves what he does because he puts such care into his creations.

Couple friends and I decided to give this restaurant a try. The restaurant is clean, slightly…read moredated, with MeTV showing on the small TVs in the dining area. Our server was very busy, handling both the bar and restaurant areas. We all started with appetizers, which we shared. Fried green beans were good, kind of spendy. The onion rings were great and the tarter they came with was nice. The mozzarella sticks were good, the marinara was cold and chunky. For meals, two of us went with their Irish Stew, salad, and absolutely delicious cornbread. Our other friend tried their Burnt End sandwich. She said it was really good. What I really wanted was BBQ turkey, which is on their online menu but not on the menu in the restaurant. It was a good experience and we'll definitely give them another try in the future.

The Mad Cow Reviewer…read more Well, color me udderly impressed! I wandered into McKracken's Irish Pub in Spokane Valley after a long day chewing cud and was greeted with the warmest "moo" of hospitality I've felt in ages. The owner clearly knows how to make everyone--two-legged or four-hooved--feel right at home. Let's start with the Guinness--cold, creamy, and poured with care. It's enough to make a bull tear up with joy (and that's saying something). The Irish stew? Hearty, rich, and packed with flavor. The cornbread is the real surprise--soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for soaking up the last bits of stew. Whoever's in that kitchen deserves a medal--or at least a salt lick of appreciation. They've got WiFi, so you can update your herd on your dining adventures, and the regulars add to that cozy, small-town pub vibe. Karaoke on Fridays is a real treat too--nothing like hearing a few pints in patrons belt out "Don't Stop Believin'" while I hum along in low, soulful moos. All in all, McKracken's is the kind of place that makes you want to settle in, loosen your bell, and stay awhile. Great food, cold beer, friendly faces--what more could a mad cow ask for? -- The Mad Cow Reviewer

Here we go: I always put my complaints up first, so you can get that out of the way and then read…read morethe good stuff. Ready? I wish the pulled pork had more smoke flavor to it. Yeah. That's my complaint. The brisket is tender enough to cut with a plastic fork. The smoked sausage is perfect. The Hogzilla sammich, which is pulled pork and sausage with bacon, is big enough for two normal people, or one of me if I haven't eaten lunch. They do have beer in cans, and tea, both sweetened and unsweetened. The staff is friendly, and they know what they're doing. I saw one girl slide up a perfect quarter pound of brisket without even looking, and when she put it on the scale it was right at .25 pounds. Don't worry about the fact that it's in a strip mall. Just come eat. Get the brisket. You'll thank me later.

The rub on the turkey was delicious! Nice Smokey flavor. The staff was super kind and the facility…read morewas clean. The pickles are bomb! I thought the regular sauce and spiced sauce tasted the same. Tried the mustard sauce but didn't enjoy it, but I have never liked a mustard based sauce, maybe one day I will find one I do. Overall you should definitely give this place a go! So far this is my favorite BBQ in the Spokane area. Looking forward to trying ribs, pulled pork and brisket.

A Jewel in Spokane Valley!…read more I have been to Dickie's Barbecue Pits in other locations and while I generally really loved it, they could be a bit hit or miss. I avoided this location because the reviews were lackluster. I finally tried it with my husband, who is extremely picky, and we were so pleasantly surprised. This is actually one of the best Dickies Barbecue Pits we have been to. They smoke their meat daily, all sides are made fresh daily, the help was cheerful, knowledgeable, and the dining area was clean as could be. We had the brisket (mouth watering!) and the smoked chicken (smoky flavor and moist) as well as the coleslaw (better than KFC's) and the mac & cheese (creamy)! I ended up speaking with the manager and told him that I had avoided his restaurant for years due to the old reviews. He explained that that was a different owner, and the franchise had been taken back by Dickies and re-sold to the current owner who pays close attention to how his restaurant is run. It shows! 5 Stars all around for this location. They also do catering so there's no doubt we will be eating Dickies at family events this summer.

Despite no one was there, the manager helped as he prepared our food. The service and food were…read moreexcellent. However, the cost is a bit pricey. I highly recommend this business for great BBQ, coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, and the smoked chicken.

Incredible BBQ. One of the best if not the best I have had outside of KC or Texas. Taught us that…read moreif you want good BBQ - get it where they have cattle. Spokane counts. Generous portions. Everything arrived still warm (we ordered delivery) and neatly packaged. Cannot rave enough about the meat falling off the bone, the savory sauce, all cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.

The first 2 times I've eaten their nacho plate were perfect. Cheese and pulled pork etc were…read morethroughout the pile of chips, and nothing got soggy. Two people couldn't quite finish it. So we took my husband this last time to enjoy the best nachos ever. The chips were sogging almost right away. Something was different about the cheese, and the pork was way over salted. I don't know if they have a new cook, but this really saddened me. Naturally the pulled pork sandwiches were also too salty. This is so sad, as I love this restaurant. I didn't send anything back, but if it happens again I will be forced to.

Stopped by and grabbed lunch and a $2.50 tall can on a Tuesday. Best decision we've made in a long…read moretime. Beer, perfectly cold. Food, perfectly delicious. We will be back.

The food here steals the show. Both sandwiches we had were outstanding and our server was…read morefriendly. She was working the entire place by herself and it was pretty busy. It can somewhat loud when it's busy, but that just adds to the ambiance. This is located in an odd spot but worth the effort in finding it.