Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    BBQ2U

    4.5 (496 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

    Order BBQ2U Takeout or Delivery

    BBQ2U Photos

    Business Info

    BBQ2U ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - BBQ2U

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brisket, Jalepeno Cheddar Sausage & Mac N' Cheese
    Kristena R.

    Stopped in while we were in Gig Harbor for lunch on a Saturday, and we must have timed it perfectly. There weren't many people there when we arrived, but the restaurant filled up pretty quickly after we sat down. The staff was one of the highlights of our visit. Everyone was super friendly and patient while we looked over the menu. I especially appreciated the gentleman slicing the meat--he would cut a portion, show it to us, and ask if that looked good before finishing. It was a nice touch that made ordering by weight feel much easier, although the standard portions were already very generous. My husband had the chicken, we shared a jalapeño cheddar sausage, and I ordered the brisket. I was honestly surprised they still had brisket available because it was excellent. We both had the mac and cheese, shared the potato salad, and everything was really good. We also ordered the fried pickles, which were brought out to our table a little later. They were crispy and tasty, but I do think they'd really benefit from a dipping sauce. The restaurant itself was clean, casual, and easy to navigate with the self-serve drink station. I also grabbed a brownie because it looked amazing, but unfortunately that was the only disappointment of the meal. It was more like chocolate cake than a rich, fudgy brownie, so it didn't quite satisfy my sweet tooth. Overall, we'd definitely come back. The couple next to us ordered pulled pork sandwiches that looked incredible, so that's probably what I'll be trying next time. Great barbecue, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere--I'd happily recommend giving them a try.

    Smoked Turkey Breast (Per Lb.)
    Ali D.

    Food is great, ambiance dine in area is big and filled with lots of nick nacks. Service was fast for me walking in on a Sunday. Packed fast to go. Fried okra was a 5 minute wait but soooooo worth it! Haven't had a good fried okra in a long time. Would definitely eat here again.

    Faatima M.

    Keep your hats on for this review, my people! Here's the spice of life. We came here for dinner after spending the day on Vashon Island and weren't sure at first if we'd been to this BBQ place before. After parking and thinking back to around Covid, we remembered, yes, we had been here once before, and it was all "to go." So this time, we jumped at the chance to sit, relax, and enjoy. We ordered a pound of beef brisket and two orders of fried okra. The brisket was juicy, tender, and not too spicy. It comes dry with sauce on the side, and there are plenty of delicious sauces for your taste buds to enjoy. After receiving our brisket, my beloved and I wondered where our okra was. Watching everyone come and go, plus pickup orders, we thought it was taking a while because the okra is made fresh to order. Boy, were we wrong. After about 30 to 45 minutes of chatting and trying to figure out if it's made fresh, coated, then fried, or thawed and fried, we decided to ask. Luckily, we did because no one heard our order being called back to the kitchen. That was strange since the kitchen staff member who took our order had gone back to cooking. Maybe he thought it was dropped or the order had been made. No harm, no foul. After several eye-to-eye exchanges with staff and possibly the owner, he asked if we were waiting or needed something. We mentioned the two orders of okra. They apologized for not making the order, refunded us, and still made the okra. But wait, ladies and gentlemen, it gets even better! Not only did we get our okra, but I believe the owner also gave us smoked chicken, more brisket, sausage, beef ribs, and two delicious brownies. I know this is long, but I appreciate you sticking with me until the end. This was the perfect way to end our day! It was significant because it was our 20th Wedding Anniversary and 22 years together. We did not mention this to anyone until after everything had happened. If the owner reads this review, please know how much you blessed us with your transparency and effort to provide the best experience. The gentleman who gifted us the fantastic food and refunded our money for the okra, which he wasn't obligated to do, was incredibly kind and polite about the mistake. We truly appreciate his kindness, and he appreciated our patience and understanding. Overall, even without the extra attention, we will return because the restaurant is clean, the food stays fresh, and the service is excellent. It's incredible how some of the best BBQ is right here in Gig Harbor.

    Outside
    Paul M.

    I lived in Texas for 14 years and have been to all the great BBQ spots in Kansas City. Here in Washington we just don't have great BBQ......or so I thought!!! This place does a nice job of making Texas style BBQ! Had the brisket and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. Was given a free sample of the smoked pork butt (super tender and great smoke flavor) as well. Ordered a side of beans and they were really good too! Like a lot of Texas places you buy the meats by the pound and they do not offer combo plates. Really wish they did. Would have loved a plate with a couple sides. Good was really good though and I found a spot to scratch the BBQ itch!

    Chicken, french fries
    Seth F.

    I gave BBQ2U another try, and that one visit turned into many more. The meat is solid, though sometimes a little on the mild side, but the BBQ sauce more than makes up for it. It's fantastic--and they even bottle and sell it. Bring back an empty bottle, and you get half off your refill, which is a great deal. The fries are also excellent, always cooked fresh, and the staff here are incredibly friendly and personable. They take the time to chat and even remember you when you come back. I personally always get a brisket sandwich slathered in sauce.

    Beef rib, 1 lb pork ribs, 1 lb beef brisket (fatty), brisket chili
    Richard U.

    I was pleasantly suprised with the BBQ here! Stumbled upon this place when I was looking for something to eat in the Gig Harbor area. Texas style bbq with a focus on delicious smokey beef with sauce on the side. Went with the 1 lb beef brisket (fatty cuts of course), 1lb pork ribs, beef brisket and brisket chili. Sadly, they forgot to add the two sausages I ordered so I cannot comment on them. Beef brisket was very succulent and delicious. The beef rib is always a favored cut of mine and always get this if available. Enough meat for two people as the rib is enormous. Pork ribs were very tender fall of the bone. Brisket chili was interesting riff that had sweet corn mixed in. BBQ for a bit over $100 it was enough food for about 5 meals so all in all not a bad deal. I hope they remember the sausages next time!

    Coral P.

    I was craving BBQ, and have been wanting to try BBQ2U for a while. My husband and I stopped in during the week after work looking for a quick bite to eat in the plaza. Not knowing what to expect, surprisingly, there was a solid line to order your food at the counter. There is plenty of seating inside, and they offer to-go and online orders. You wait in line to order, and then also wait at the counter to get your food. There isn't a "take your name" or "call your number" system, but the food is worth the wait. We both ordered brisket sandwich, with chips and a fountain soda. They also have a selection of unique bottled sodas. The sandwich was simple, but still delicious. They have an area with sauces you can choose from, but I wished they were labeled so you know what sauce was what. There's also an area to purchase sauces and rubs to take home, and other merchandise items. It's a cool local spot that filled my BBQ craving. There is a BBQ boat that I want to try next time!

    Big red

    See all

    3 years ago

    Food very delicious I would recommend going there and giving it a try. And have nice friendly service

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kaz T.
    27
    71
    35

    3 years ago

    Solid BBQ. Great local business. Quality of food was great. Brisket was tasty. Would recommend to friends.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 13
    Thanks 0
    Love this 11
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ice'Shay P.
    199
    104
    35

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ashley M.
    10
    140
    53

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Great BBQ sandwich. We also love the coleslaw, baked beans and pecan pie! Out favorite place for a quick and delicious lunch or takeout.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Antwan N.
    118
    20
    8

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Absolutely delicious! I hate I didn't take enough to go. For sure our go to for brisket whenever in Gig harbor. Hands down the best.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Excellent food! Brisket and pork belly are our favorites, and hot fries pickles as a side.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A H.
    1
    36
    14

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matt S.
    44
    441
    505

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    You won't go wrong ordering anything here. But my favorite are the pork fries. Fries are cooked to order. Best BBQ in Gig Harbor.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Friendly knowledgeable staff. Food is on point and decent portions. This is an order at the counter and sit down and eat restaurant.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great bbq! But make sure you come early because they do run out. Brisket is the best!!

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The best bbq, service and ambiance in Washington state ... simply the best. Just like Texas bbq

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of KA H.
    0
    25
    0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Gary P.

    Gary P.

    Thank you for trying us! Hope you will come by again soon! Gary Parker

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 4 of 13

    Ask the Community - BBQ2U

    Are there lunch plates or are all meats only purchased by the pound? The pics from a number of years ago show lunch "trays", with a choice of meats and a certain # of sides but all I see on the current website is by the pound.

    Hello! Great questions. A short time ago, we started selling meats by the pound only. You can still arrange them on a tray, but they are sold by the pound! Let us know what… 

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Netshed No. 9 - Netshed Nights - dinner at the netshed on Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Pic: PNW Deluxe Burger

    Netshed No. 9

    4.1(705 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Netshed No. 9 is a must for the absolute best brunch…read more Ample outdoor seating, mimosas while you wait to be seated, fresh salads, enormous sourdough pancakes, and the most incredible cinnamon rolls that are so hot and fresh you'll be drooling over them. Since this is a popular place in Gig Harbor you can expect a long wait on a sunny day, but staff do a great job of turning tables and getting everyone seated as promptly as possible. So don't let the line deter you from going here-trust me, it's worth it to be patient for this one!

    My fellow Stadium HS alumni and I gather every month or so, especially in Summer…read more This was my first time to sup at Netshed No. 9 and the first time the lads and I dined at this Gig Harbor restaurant. The lads enjoyed their food served up by bright and smiling wait staff. Netshed No. 9's location on the water - especially on such a bright and sunny day - provides a perfect PNW dining experience on their deck. My cup of clam chowder was enjoyable although the small cubes of potatoes outnumbered clams. The Chop Chop Chicken salad was lovely, especially the ample and freshly grilled chicken along with diced fresh tomatoes, blue cheese, hard salami, hard smoked mozzarella atop a bed of nicely dressed mixed greens. I'll state my personal preference for romaine lettuce but that did not deter me from being a member of the clean-plate club. If the weather is cooperating, this is a great venue for a lunch with friends.

    Photos
    Netshed No. 9 - View of the water from the outdoor eating area at the back of the restaurant.

    View of the water from the outdoor eating area at the back of the restaurant.

    Netshed No. 9 - Netshed Nights - dinner at the netshed on Fridays and Saturdays during summer. 
Pic: Cookie Skillet dessert

    Netshed Nights - dinner at the netshed on Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Pic: Cookie Skillet dessert

    Netshed No. 9 - Netshed Nights - dinner at the netshed on Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Pic: 
Chicken Tinga Mission Burrito

    See all

    Netshed Nights - dinner at the netshed on Fridays and Saturdays during summer. Pic: Chicken Tinga Mission Burrito

    Southern Kitchen - More six Ave but different sides

    Southern Kitchen

    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    So I went twice I went on a Tuesday and then I came back on a Saturday. On Tuesday we went in the…read moreearly afternoon. And the food was a lot better. It was fresh and it was good. I literally ate everything on my plate. Then we came back on a Saturday early evening. And the food tasted old. I noticed when I was checking my receipts on Saturday. The guy has said oh you don't have to tip because you're a huge party. When a party of six your tip is automatically included which is the 18%. and I was like oh wow we had six on Tuesday and I left a $25 cash tip. And he said although waiter should've told you it's automatically taken out and the 18% was already taken care of. And I was like no I handed the waitress $25 cash and she never said 18% was taken out and I didn't pay attention to my receipt cause I had children with me but then when I looked back in my car on Saturday night from Tuesday, I realize that she double charged me. So on Tuesday she got over a $50 tip. The waitress on Tuesday she was a Hispanic lady with dark black hair. She robbed me. So please be aware you're going with the party of six or more. They automatically take out 18% gratuity. And I did not like that because she should've told me that you don't have to leave cash. She knew my kids were crying and I was trying to yo leave and not distract the other guest. But on the positive note, the place is nicely decorated. And service is good. I just felt robbed, so for that fact I will never ever be coming back. If you were looking to try this place for the first time come early if you want hot fresh food. If you come later in the evening, the food does taste old.

    i've come here for brunch as an after birthday tradition with my aunt for a couple years now, and…read moream never left disappointed. the food is impeccable and the friendliness of the staff always leaves a smile on our faces when leaving. one of the staff was even kind enough to take the time to step aside and offer us directions elsewhere as we were leaving. the tables are quite small, and it can definitely be a crowded dining room but one that is full of color, culture, and smiles.

    Photos
    Southern Kitchen - Interior of Southern Kitchen

    Interior of Southern Kitchen

    Southern Kitchen - The 6th plate!! Yes please

    The 6th plate!! Yes please

    Southern Kitchen - Fried green tomatoes

    See all

    Fried green tomatoes

    Berliner Beerhall - Pretzel - hot, buttery with mustard and cheese

    Berliner Beerhall

    4.3(138 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$

    Love the sliders and wings good vibe and Great place to take the kids! Love the open table seatingread more

    Recently stopped in here for a date night with the wife…read more We've been looking for a decent replacement ever since Tacoma lost the Rhein Haus. Since my wife is of German heritage, brats and kraut are a thing in our life. The menu here looked really good, so we stopped in our 29th anniversary. I will say, there is a parking lot across the street. For those who've been in the area for a while and remember past times, it used to be a used car lot Luckily I found an empty spot on the street right out front, so I grabbed it. But yeah, parking in this area can be tricky. Just be aware that there is the lot across the street on Puyallup Avenue, the entrance is from "Court A", which looks like an alley but is technically a road. Tacoma is fun like that. So let's talk food. We ordered the Brätzel, because my wife loves a good soft pretzel with some beer cheese. This one states that it's a beer cheese soup, and it was a bit thinner than a typical beer cheese. But it had a really good flavor. It was not gritty at all like some beer cheese can be (I'm looking at you Hops&Drops). I'm not a huge pretzel fan, but I will say that I tried a portion of it and enjoyed this one. The pretzel had a good flavor and the beer cheese soup was great. We also split the Landjäger / Käse Platte. Let's get one thing clear, this thing is bigger than it looks on the menu. There's a lot here. I'm really not sure exactly which of the four cheese were which. If you go by the description on the Käse Platte then it should be Bavaria Bleu Crème, Raclette, Emmentaler and Butterkäse. The Bleu Crème is easy to spot. The rest look similar really. But each had a unique flavor and all tasted absolutely wonderful. The cured beef and pork sausages were good, but the cheese stole the show here. We also shared the Berliner Platte for a main. Again, I can not stress this enough, there is A LOT of food here. the two of us had no chance of eating all this. This plate comes with the following sausages; Berliner Bratwurst, Smoked Cheese, Spicy Cheese, Chicken Andouille & Bockwurst as well as being served with sauerkraut and you get to pick two sides. We chose the Spätzle and Pommes (fries). All of this was amazing. The spicy sausage and the andouille were too spicy for my wife, but we knew that going in. If you have a group and are wanting to sample the many wursts here, I would highly recommend this plate. Now, let's talk service. I don't remember our server's name, but she was so great. Very friendly, very tentative, very good at her job. This was exactly the kind of service I look for when I go out to a restaurant. I don't want some tablet where I'm interacting with a faceless machine, I don't want a kiosk, I want a real person who engages with us and helps make our experience the best it can be, and this place gets it. The staff here is on point, they are good, they take good care of you and the experience made s want to come back. This place is for sure at the top of our list for German food here in Tacoma. If you have not been, you need to stop by. It's not big, it's not fancy, you'll drive right by it if you aren't paying attention. But this place is by far the perfect replacement for our missing sausage haus. We are so glad we stopped in.

    Photos
    Berliner Beerhall - Steins

    Steins

    Berliner Beerhall - Breakfast Sausage Corn Dogs

    Breakfast Sausage Corn Dogs

    Berliner Beerhall - Hard berry cider

    See all

    Hard berry cider

    Brimstone PNW Smokehouse - Front view walking up

    Brimstone PNW Smokehouse

    4.1(145 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    Went in on a whim before visiting my father's grave in gig harbor. We chose it because we thought…read moreit would be silly to eat the Mac Daddiest while we picnicked at my dad's resting place. We usually bring snacks or picnics when paying our respects as my dad was a big foodie. It was pretty dead in the restaurant since it was around 5pm, so we didn't have to wait long for takeout. Not that I expect servers to be too attentive for takeout customers, but since it was so slow, a little banter or seeing if we want a glass of water while waiting would have been nice since it was a really hot day. Not sure if service would have been better if we dined in or not. As far as food went, my husband who isn't as picky about barbecue was really satisfied. He got the coffee brisket and I was surprised how strong the coffee flavor was. I'm not a coffee drinker at all so it was prevalent to me, whereas my husband who does drink coffee said he couldn't taste it. So the verdict of whether the coffee flavor is strong or not might need more tasters! :p the ribs were the best for sure! We both loved them and they definitely were tender! Would go back for those if we're in the area. Finally, the Mac Daddiest was really good and a pretty good portion. In general, the portions were generous and there was enough food for us to enjoy two meals out of it!

    We got to the restaurant right when it opened so of course we were seated right away. Good amount…read moreof indoor seating. Only 1 table outside. Server was very friendly. Service was quick. The food was really good. Nothing was overly smoked or dry. We got a tray that fed 3 people. You pick 3 meats and 3 sides. We also ordered the loaded Mac n cheese. Everything was really good. I also enjoyed the variety of bbq sauces they had to choose from. They do have a full bar as well. Parking is street parking only. Is it worth the drive?...yes

    Photos
    Brimstone PNW Smokehouse - Super cozy bar

    Super cozy bar

    Brimstone PNW Smokehouse - Open spaces with picnic tables

    Open spaces with picnic tables

    Brimstone PNW Smokehouse - But also 4-top tables as well

    See all

    But also 4-top tables as well

    BBQ2U - bbq - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...