The food is fire! The customer service is great! It's always clean and very consistent with the food quality!! Oh yeah the FREE ice cream is really good!! If you like tender smoke flavored bbq then I highly recommend BBQ Pete's in Kent!!! read more

Wow. DOES NOT DISAPPOINT. Best BBQ IN the area. Brought fam- I had burnt tips with cornbread. Meat was super tender and flavorful. Cornbread was moist & sweet. (which is a northern thing, but still yummy!) Coleslaw was legit flavorful. The loaded baked potato salad was amazing- full of ingredients. The FRIES. HOLY SMACK- I don't normally expect much in the way of fries from a bbq joint, but even though these were thick, they were moist and melt in your mouth! The seasoning that comes on them was outstanding. The dips they have are unique and delicious. Everything was so fresh and the right temp. Atmosphere was friendly and clean. Hand washing station & self serve ice cream was added bonus. I've had BBQ all over the US and this is the best I've had so far. We will be coming back. read more

BBQ Pete's - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

Disappointing is the best I can say. I had the mix plate- and I was so surprised this place got such good reviews. The ribs were lukewarm and tough/chewy. The baked beans were good, so that was refreshing...but, woah- the price was outrageous for the quality. We spent over $40 for two of us for lunch and ended up stopping somewhere else on the way home for another meal...neither of us will be back. No thanks- not for us. read more

Good local bbq establishment in Kent. Had the 3 meat plate and brisket dip. The meat plate incl smoked chicken which was the best of the 3, ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were good other than being a little cold in the middle, the pulled pork was just ok, and the smoked chicken was perfectly smoked &juicy. The brisket dip was so good with what tasted like housemade horseradish. There were also several different kinds of BBQ sauce on the condiment counter. The coleslaw went well our bbq meal. Wish the loaded potatoe salad was as good as it looked, unfortunately it was bland. Don't forget to have their complimentary soft serve ice cream when you leave. read more

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Went to Pete's BBQ for my birthday lunch last weekend with the family! I chose this place because the BBQ dishes are so tasty. I usually get the Pulled Pork with a side of coleslaw and corn bread (comes with yummy whipped honey butter). Those are my all-time favorite things to order. This time, however, I got the Prime Rib French Dip with Au jus with coleslaw and cornbread. As always the coleslaw and cornbread with honey butter were so good! Unfortunately, the French dip was a little dry even with the Au jus dip. Maybe I should have added Swiss cheese (for $1.50 extra I think). That might have made it tastier. In any case, I still had a good time and enjoyed watching some of the kids (including me) eat the endless ice cream soft serve -- they only had 1, but I had 2 helpings (it was MY birthday! Haha). . I'll go back there again, but I'll stick to my pulled pork sandwich go to meal. read more

Everything tasted great, but these itty bitty sides are not worth $5 each. Would have been 4 stars if the portions matched the price, but as it is, this is totally overpriced. read more

BBQ Pete's - Side of beans. Not even a full cup for $5. Tasted great but overpriced. - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

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I was in the area with some of my colleagues and decided to have lunch this place. I was glad that they had couple options for vegetarians and I went for Veggie Melt Sandwich. The service was quick and sandwich tasted good. The place was quite packed but we could find a table outdoors. I got excited to know that they have unlimited complimentary ice cream and had 2 of them read more

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BBQ chicken and ribs at par with Famous Dave's. The kids love the complimentary soft serve ice cream!

I'm not normally a fan of bbq- I don't like meat on the bone except for steak. However, I really love their pulled pork sandwiches. They make their own sauces in house, and have won tons awards for their unique recipes. Sauces come in a variety of flavors and temps- if you like spicy you got to try their style of bbq heat- delicious. The most impressive food selection ( in my opinion) are the sides . They have huge cornbread sides that are sweet and moist and could almost be considered a meal by itself! **update- I never noticed this amazing kid menu!! Delicious!! read more

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When I ordered the rib dinner at the Washington State Fair, I was expecting moist tender ribs. What I received was 3 half burnt ribs and one rib was so charred I threw it away. I wasted almost 30 dollars for burnt ribs. When the lady took my order, she smiled and told me to visit their business in KENT. In order to "earn" my money and dedication, you need to serve me edible food. I'm from Memphis. Your ribs does not even compare, slightly , to tender ribs. read more

New to the area, and have eaten here a few times now, and keep coming back simply because the sandwiches are top notch! The last two times have been sadly disappointing, we ordered fries with our meals our last visit instead of a different side and for the price and size of the bag one would expect a good amount of fries, but sadly not the case AT ALL! Head my warning friends for $5.49 you get a happy meal (TM) amount of fries and today when i asked if maybe last time was a busy time and just threw in what they had? and the oh so pleasant cashier stated they come in only one size, you want them or not!? if i was not ordering for co-workers i would have walked out and never returned! my point of this review is to advise fellow BBQ consumers enjoy everything except the fries and please be ready for a delightful experience at the register. read more

ordered from Pete's through Uber Eats. Smooth and timely delivery to the hotel. Here's the deal folks. The half order of ribs were the absolute best, most tender ribs I have had in a long time! The bbq sauce was special too. And I cannot leave out the baked beans, also the best by far. I am so thankful I ordered from Pete's. It will be nice to actually dine there sometime when restaurants open for dine-in again. Thanks Pete's!! read more

Food good, drive thru service was standard, costs were prohibitive for those of us living on Medicare and others trying to survive the inflation we are all having to deal and live through. read more

Me and my husband was venturing for new restaurant to try around our apartment. We stumbled upon this place on yelp being most rated place for BBQ around this area. Upon arriving you can smell the BBQ when entering the plaza. You can either walk in or they have a little drive thru if you're planning to stay in your car. We ordered enough to feed 2 people for lunch and dinner (lol). While waiting they serve complimentary soft serve ice cream, great for little ones! I am a fan of the brisket and the BBQ pork. The hot links were great, but the chicken was a bit dry. I recommend trying all the award winning sauces they are all great just the matter of your preferences! The cornbread with honey butter was a great hit for me, must try. I would recommend this place! read more

Located near the corner of West Valley Hwy and S. 212th Street in Kent, BBQ Pete's has great tasting sandwiches, flavorful sauces, and a nice selection of sides. I'd recommend the "Loaded Baked" Potato Salad and the BBQ beans. So good! My top 3 sandwiches: (1) Sliced Brisket (2) Chopped Brisket (3) "Boss Hog" BBQ Pork & Hot Link And don't forget your free soft serve vanilla ice cream. read more

BBQ Pete's - Sliced Brisket, Loaded Baked Potato Salad, BBQ Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

The absolute best. Insanely food. Bbq sauce is one of the best I've ever had. Small seating area and not a full service restaurant. only take out during Covid as of March 4, 2021. Should be a full up restaurant sports bar but oh well. read more

BBQ Pete's has always been a tasty crave spot. They are taking extreme measures for everyone's safety during this pandemic. A drive thru has even been placed. You can still order inside, call in the order, or even try the drive thru. With the drive thru, there's someone who physically takes your order, handles the money transactions, and after everything is good, they'll ask you to park in one of the spots in front of the restaurant. A few moments later, an individual will bring out your food in a paper bag. The most recent trip I made, I came inside to order. I normally cannot get the complimentary ice cream since I can't drive with multiple cones in hand. When offered, the gentleman at the counter said they have them packaged in little containers that are frozen. It truly made my day. Customer service is still very excellent. Staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Their sides are still amazing. I'm a lifetime fan of their cornbread and loaded potato salad. Their fry sauce is savory with a little smoky taste. Meats are still cooked to perfection with multiple options of sauce to choose from. BBQ Pete's never disappoints with their food and service. I look forward to next time. read more

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Had the BBQ Three meat dinner w/ beans and cornbread muffin. The Ribs were the star of the show. It was a soft, flavorful, and well seasoned meat that falls off the bone with each bite. The pulled pork and chicken was juicy and surprisingly not dry. The beans, which are hearty and tasty, has smoked brisket and pork burnt ends mixed in making the taste even better. The cornbread muffin comes with that maple syrup tasting butter. You can't go wrong with all three meats. The dinner is enough to feed two people or one hungry meat lover. I also had the "The Sandwich with no Name". The bun itself is so soft and fresh. The sliced brisket is soft and goes really well with the Pete's classic sauce. I really recommend getting Pete classic sauce as it is NOT your ordinary BBQ sauce since it is not tangy, but sweet. I can see why the sauce won an award in 2016. Back to the sandwich, the best part of the sandwich are the crispy onions. It gives the sandwich a little crunchy texture which I love. I was definitely satisfied with BBQ meals and the service was quick. I went to the Kent location around lunch time. During the pandemic, they have both a drive thru and walk in service with like maybe a one or two tables for eating in. As soon as you order at the counter, the food is quickly assembled for your order and is already for pick up. I can understand why this place would be packed before the pandemic. Good food and fast service. Totally recommend. read more

BBQ Pete's - BBQ Three meat dinner takeout (pulled pork, chicken, n ribs) - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

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I ordered from Pete's tonight for delivery and everything was better than expected. I'll post a few pictures, but I didn't get great ones due to the packaging and I'm in a hotel. Ribs, chicken, cornbread and a side salad...oh and throw in a sausage link! Everything was very tasty, even down to the whipped honey butter for the cornbread muffin. The ribs were tender and the sauce that came with them was just the right tangy. The packaging was appropriate and they remembered to throw on some plastic utensils...that is always a big plus. You can't see from the picture, but the muffin was bigger than my fist and certainly the show stopper. Cornbread muffins with copious amounts of butter are good for you, right? Try it and you won't be disappointed. I've added it to my favorites for my next visit to the area. read more

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Lived in the South for a bit and sort of gave up on BBQ after moving to Seattle. This place is where I go when I need my BBQ fix. The quality of meat and the sauces are pretty good. I've taken my Southern family when they visited and they thought it was decent as well. read more

The fiance and I were here to order 2 brisket burgers, 1 cornbread, 1 hot link, 1 fried beans, and 1 small fountain drink. The ticket rang up to $32 including tax. Whhhaaaa! It is BBQ, so I guess it is expensive. A bit expensive, you might say? The seating are available indoor and outdoor. There is also a sink for you to wash your hands after you finish munching on your BBQ meats. The meats are tasty, and there are different sauces displayed for your selection. I always go for the non-spicy sauce since I hate spicy food. I know... it is quite weird since I am Asian, and Asians are supposed to love spicy hot stuff! read more

BBQ Pete's - Smoked brisket pork with buns and sides of corn bread with beans !!! - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

This joint does not belong in a strip mall of slop shops. Pete's should get its own barn and whoop it up. The food, service, atmosphere are second to none. I'm from Spokane, but will make Pete's a destination when I'm on that side of the state. read more

The food is consistently good & service is fast and pleasant. Eat inside or outside on the umbrella shaded patio. Get there before noon on weekdays for the best chance of finding burnt ends & the prime rib dip is worth the price. read more

BBQ Pete's is the reason why I download Yelp just so I could write this review. The food was STELLAR! Easy to place an online order for pickup and it was ready in 10min. Will definitely be back, and will be sure to order more cornbread with the heavenly honey butter read more

My boyfriend and I were craving some BBQ and randomly found this place. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich with fries and a corn bread muffin, and my boyfriend ordered two-bone ribs also with fries and a corn bread muffin. I like that they have different types of BBQ sauce accessible for anybody's use. I tried the original sauce and it was really good. The pickles tasted great as well. I absolutely loved the honey butter with the corn bread muffin. The bread wasn't too dry and the honey butter complimented it perfectly. My boyfriends ribs were so tender they almost fell off the bone. My mouth is almost watering as I write this review. They also have complimentary ice cream after your meals and a huge sink to wash your hands :) So why four stars? The customer service was no where near what the food is. It wasn't that they seemed rude, they just seemed very shy, bored and closed off. Not what someone wants when trying out a new restaurant. At one point I passed by what seemed to be manager, because he was interviewing someone in the corner at one point, and he didn't make eye contact with me at all. I would think as the manager you would be warm and friendly to your customers. I even contemplated giving this review three stars due to the service. This BBQ place could easily get a higher rating if they added some lively people to their team!! read more

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Love eating here. I eat here everytime im in town. The best barbeque in Kent. Love the condiment bar wish i could buy the barbeque sauce. The sides are great. I have had the fries mac and cheese and the loaded potato salad. Was not disappointed. read more

BBQ Pete's - The smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

One of the best BBQ joints in Seattle. "the sandwich with no name" is really good - has smoked brisket and some crispy onions for a nice crunchy texture. Smokestack is really good too - it's basically the sandwich with no name" with pulled pork They free cookies for dessert which were soft, gooey and delicious. Lots of awards all over the walls for BBQ competitions. read more

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So I'm originally from Texas so I enjoy a good BBQ. I was told never to trust the BBQ in WA but I gotta say I'm impressed. Ribs could have been a little warmer in temp but the taste and quality is there. I'm also big into a quality tasting bbq beans and these are at the top for me!! read more

BBQ Pete's - BBQ BBQ Ribs Dinner (Half Slab) - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

We just flew into Seattle and were hungry AF & I just started yelping places to eat. Initially we were going to the Hawaiian place a few doors down, but the smell of BBQ and meat was just too tantalizing to ignore. We were so happy that we chose to eat at Petes!!!! Their meat had such a great smokey, barbecue taste. Their bun, in which the meat was sandwiched in between, was so soft & delicate that it almost melts in your mouth... Maybe I was just salivating too much?? Anyways, this place was such a hit! Glad we stumbled upon this place. Tip: if you dislike baked beans like I do, you won't regret trying Pete's beans. So flavorful that I forgot I was consuming fart induced beans! read more

BBQ Pete's - Bbq chicken with cornbread & beans - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

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We got two BBQ rib dinner plates w/ fries, bbq beans, chipotle coleslaw and potato salad. I like how they have a variety of different sauces to use. I wish they had spicier sauces but I would say over they are mild. The bbq beans were my favorite side bc it had meat mixed in. Don't forget to get your free soft serve to end your meal with dessert! The sandwiches looked pretty good and the portions are generous. I would recommend going here if you are down south and want some bbq! read more

BBQ Pete's - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

Bbq Pete's is the designated venue that we take business associates from out of town to lunch. My go to is the sliced brisket sandwich with a spiked hot link. The service here is so quick that your order is ready before you're done paying the cashier. The complimentary ice cream machine is a plus. read more

$56 rack of Ribs (90% Bones) - A constructive Criticism of why I gave BBQ Pete's 1 STAR? Is it edible? Absolutely...but I feel like I do after loosing money at a casino...a stupid use of my money. With that said, I can't stand negative people who just seem to enjoy bringing others down, so at the end, I will give my thoughts on how I think they might be able to stay in business and see the year 2024. If I were to rate McDonald's, I would give it 5 STARS. Does that mean I ever eat McDonalds when I'm not on a road-trip...no. Do I prefer it over BBQ Pete's...no. So Why a 1 STAR vs 5 STAR?...expectation. McDonalds gives you what you expect, at an appropriate price. I cannot say the same for BBQ Pete's. I remember seeing the sign go up and I was excited for a good BBQ place after moving south from Seattle, missing R&L's (now closed - R&L's Home of Good Bar-B-Que - not seeing Ms. Davis anymore). I was one of the first customers at Pete's and it was disappointing. I assumed it was the process of opening a new palace and getting into a rhythm, so I went back a couple weeks later...same thing, but then the prices increased. Several months later I tried again...consistent in the wrong way. With the time between visits becoming greater, this 6th visit will probably be my last. I respect restaurateurs...especially given COVID (I did not look up if they received Covid money). Sure, I could just not go back, but this place could be really good. The restaurant is very nice and they follow what seems like the BBQ restaurant 101guide of hiring attractive young women who smile a lot. On top of that is the location in Lakewood is always spotless. The flavors of everything I have tried has been excellent (haven't tried the chicken or links but chicken is chicken and sausage has so much fat you can't F that up) Oh, and the sauces. For people who like the thicker sweeter style, as many do in the NW...10 out of 10. Unfortunately, there is a major issue. See my attached photo for a visual explanation. A - the two largest ribs of the full rack I ordered. look at the bottom one after I took a bite...90% bone. B - the middle two are just as bad C - If I ordered a rack of ribs, why are there two end pieces. The one on the right is standing up so you can see how thin and overcooked it was....tougher than beef jerky. This is a BBQ place and many people are BBQ snobs and have strong opinions....personally, I just cannot understand how they expect people to return after charging $56 for a rack of ribs that was 90% bone. Again, see my pictures. I want to see this place survive, but I think they are either clueless about the economics of Lakewood...how many people can pay $56 for a rack of ribs that I finished by myself and was still hungry due to the "1990's Kate Moss ribs". We live in different times...we want meat on our bones. In order to make a constructive recommendation, I looked at wholesale pork prices over the last 10yrs and besides a very short-term 30% increase during the start of the pandemic, which returned to pre-covid prices very soon, pork prices are very consistent. Depending on the exact cut, weight and style, we are talking about $1.20 - $1.80/lb (baby-backs are more but not sold here) which based on my rack of ribs equates to $3-4 total for the entire rack. So being charge $56....is crazy. I drive by Pete's almost every day and it never has anybody in the restaurant anymore...I assume most people have given up on this place due to out of control pricing....besides some last minute orders like I did this last time because I was lazy. With such a low cost of the ribs at the wholesale, the $42.29 + $4.23 tax + 20% tip on total $9.30 = $55.82. This is delusional. They need to increase volume and without going into pricing theory...just think if you got two racks for the same $56....that would only add maybe $4 to the food cost. My other thought is the sauces are very good. Personally, I think they have a stronger business if they just concentrated on selling their sauces and get out of the restaurant business if they have such internal expense issues they think charging $56 for a rack of ribs is a good long-term pricing strategy. read more

BBQ Pete's - Charging $56 for a rack of ribs which is 90% bone is delusional. They need some lessons in Supply/Demand/Pricing Strategy - Barbeque Near Me - Kent, Washington

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We ordered a pound of ribs, a pound of hot links and a pound of beef brisket. We did a side of fries and added other sides from our own food. The three of us all agreed that it was very good BBQ. The brisket is sliced rather than shredded which is a change of texture from their shredded pork. Our son who loves hot, spicy foods found the links to be really hot. They are good but be warned that they pack a punch. The fries are a thick cut which I prefer over steak fries and nicely crisp. We got 3 or 4 sauces and enjoyed each of them. The walk up ordering was COVID compliant and service was spot on. Pete's will be our BBQ place from now on. You can also eat Pete's at the Puyallup Fair when it returns , hopefully in 2021. read more

Very good KC style BBQ. Menu has been parsed down a bit recently. Excellent sauce, spicy is my go to.

Been forced to do the Covid delivery-takeout thing on my layovers. Being a BBQ freak, I'm getting the chance to try many places. I gave Pete's a shot. Fast prep; delivery; food was still warm when it got here. Price comparable. Most Importantly- They nailed the ribs. First thing I notice, they are smokier than others I've had. That made them unique. Tender, juicy,yum. Also really enjoyed the cornbread muffin; honey butter; baked potato salad; and the free little cup of ice cream - which was - YES - still cold! I'll do it again. Thanks BBQP! read more

Dear Pit Master, The burnt ends were excellent today. I must have gotten the last order as the cashier took the sign down upon taking my order. Thank goodness I got here in time. Best, Al read more

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This place has Some of the best bbq that you can get at a brick and mortar store in the pacific nw! Their hours are generous (open 7 days a week, usually until 9pm) so whenever that craving for good bbq hits, i know i can come here and get my fix. I love their brisket and spicy chop sandwich. The ribs are really good, but on the pricey side so i usually just stick to a sandwich when i go. I am in love with their cornbread. So much so that Whenever i order a plate that comes with 2 sides, i get double cornbread. I don't even know what their other sides taste like cause i am loyal! :) The sauces are sooo good and i highly recommend the puyallup fair sauce to start with if you can't decide. Lastly, don't forget to take advantage of the free soft serve ice cream, YUM! read more

Delicious food! Our company ordered from them a couple of times for our team lunches.

Excellent taste & texture! Good sized portions, decent prices, good service. Beer available as well. And...ice cream included.

The restaurant rating is pretty accurate, around 4 stars. Pretty great food if you wanna go and eat some meat. The food isn't super Smokey so if you need that in a bbq maybe go somewhere else. The brisket had a minuscule smoke right that was like half a CM. So the food isn't amazing but pretty damn tasty. About the brisket, It's too thinly cut I feel like. It's awesome to eat those strips, but I ordered take out and they were about 20 minutes in the car in their box, so they were a bit dry. I'm not sure if they're just dry/I got a lean part, but I feel like the super thin strips just overcooked. Could be great if you just eat it freshly cut, though The ribs were pretty awesome, but I usually am a brisket fan so can't really compare to other ribs that well. My dad also had one of the sandwiches, I think the no name or whatever. He said he liked it, but it was also a bit soaked from the drive from restaurant back to the house (20 min, nothing much). Easy fix would be putting buns separate for takeout read more

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