Christian was super helpful and kind he really made us feel like it was a family owned place we had a lunch date on Sunday and I was perfect clean cute aesthetic. I loved the loaded fries and ribs are big I got a 1/2 lb and brisket fresh and juicy food and the banana pudding was fantastic read more

Very happy with portions and tasted good . Bbq sauce was good as well . I've been here 2 times and never disappointed. read more

Cedar River BBQ - Brisket Sandwich Cole slaw Link Mac - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

This place was fire!!!! I came by with my family for dinner and everything tastes pretty damn good. Came back from being out of state and this BBQ blows everything I ate there, out the water. Ya'll better come through! The service was great! The waiter that was helping was nice and welcoming. And it was a very chill place to spend dinner with the family. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

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While on vacation, my broke best friend and I wanted to eat at the bar around the corner until we see the 21+ sign on the door. We drove by Cedar while looking for parking which made it the back up. Glad it didn't work out at the first place. I tried to sell my 6 yo on the mac and cheese with brisket, but he went for the lemon pepper wings, nice choice boy! I went with the King Ranch sandwich (see attached pics). The wings were delicious! Perfectly crispy crunchy outside and steaming hot. Hella lemon and peppery. The King Ranch (pulled pork, brisket, hot link and crispy onions) was massive. The bun was toasted warm, I asked for the mild bbq sauce for pourin'. The lady who was at the register was super sweet with the boy and offered him a free drink, hella nice! I'd certainly come back here if I'n town again. read more

Cedar River BBQ - The King ranch with corn bread and 6p lemon pepper wings. - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Good food, nice people & the place was clean. Three dollars for a can of soda is a bit steep. Otherwise I recommend the place. read more

BBQ lovers, Cedar River BBQ is the real deal! Came here with the family to catch up over a feast of smoky goodness, and we definitely went all in. We sampled just about everything: brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, loaded fries, two kinds of wings, and a variety of sides. Standouts for me were the loaded fries with brisket, the lemon pepper wings (seriously flavorful), and the ribs that practically fell off the bone. You can taste why this place has been around for so long - they really know what they're doing. Service and ambiance is casual and straightforward. You order at a digital kiosk, help yourself to water and ice, and grab a seat. Staff brings your food out hot and fresh. There's plenty of seating and street parking, so no stress there. No frills, all flavor. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Recommend if you're searching for legit BBQ with a Mexican twist. We did not know we needed that particular combination in our life - but we did! You can get delicious brisket and BBQ sauce, and also get Mexican corn. We did this. Everything was perfectly made and fit the descriptions exactly. We order as delivery and everything came warm and well packaged. Satisfied our BBQ cravings. We also got the wings which were good. They have options for a range of sauces and a range of BBQ sauce levels from mild to spicy. Will order here again. read more

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UPDATE: They have made menu changes! They have added more goodness! My favorite is the loaded fries! SO GOOD! You get their delicious fries topped with the meat of your choice, their house made BBQ sauce, topped with fried onions! Or, if you have a bigger appetite, grab their "King Ranch"! It's a sandwhich with three meats! It's a biggie but a goodie! Our go to bbq spot south of Seattle. We've had a lot of their food. Their pulled pork sandwich is so delicious. It's tender and flavorful. We have tried all the sauces the mild, medium and spicy - they were all very delicious and MADE IN HOUSE FROM SCRATCH. We have also had their prime rib, great seasoning. The ribs, both the pork and beef, super tender. The chicken has a good amount of smokey flavor. The owners/service there is always amazing. Super friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend! Always quick service. Came in with lots of online orders and a few people in front of me and got our food super quick. read more

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Didn't try the food. They haven't installed a TV for sports fans. Apparently, the owner doesn't realize sports, tv and bbq makes money for them. We went around the corner to 907 Local and enjoyed sports on tv and good food. We'd love bbq if available. read more

Cedar River BBQ needs to be packed every night!!! I stopped in today and the food was flat out outstanding. Every bite was tender, smoky, and full of flavor. Easily one of the best barbecue spots I have ever been to. Raj took care of us and he was incredible. He was warm, patient, and walked us through the menu so we knew exactly what to order. You can tell he genuinely cares that you enjoy your experience, not just your plate. I am absolutely sending family and friends here. The greater Seattle area finally has a phenomenal barbecue spot and people need to know about it. If you love good food and good people, make Cedar River BBQ your next stop read more

Been here back in 2012 and was not impressed...once I heard that it was under new ownership with a revamped menu I had to try it out. Was not disappointed at all! Great BBQ! Quality of the smoked brisket and ribs is A1! Been back probably 4-5 times since my first visit and every time the food is consistent and good! read more

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Good food . I will be back self serving when ordering makes it easy. Dine or take out read more

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Food was amazing. Brisket had great flavour fries hot and crispy. Gentleman who took our order was friendly and enganging. Came to our table asked how thing's were and anything else we needed When we visit Renton I'll be back! read more

Cedar River BBQ - Brisket & Hot Link Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

It's been awhile since I've been to Cedar River. Mac and cheese was legit and the chicken was really good. I would definitely eat this again. I picked up a baker for the next day for lunch it was also good. I've had some of the ribs and other stuff here also good but the chicken I am getting again for sure! read more

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Updated review - But credit where it's due: the owner and staff went above and beyond to make things right. They offered me a complimentary meal, and both workers were friendly, attentive, and even added a peach cobbler. Excellent customer service -- I'd visit again. read more

As a former Texan, I feel qualified to say this is some QUALITY bbq. They have a pretty expansive menu of just about any bbq item you could want but we went with a two meat plate with brisket and pork ribs paired with mac n cheese and baked beans for the sides. Then we topped it off with some cornbread. It was all so good. Also, a huge sign for Texans that you're in the right place when you see Shiner in the menu. The staff could not have been kinder or provide any better of service than they did. We will definitely be back! Side note: some of the negative comments seem to be about price. As someone who has eaten a lot of bbq in their life, good bbq is expensive and I would actually argue you get a lot of bang for your buck here. The two meat plate, honestly, was more food than I've ever seen on a two meat plate and was a pretty average price for what I've paid elsewhere. Definitely enough food for two people. read more

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Always the best. Generous portions excellent taste incredible. The service is great too friendly staff. I'll give it six stars. read more

Cedar River BBQ - Brisket, Mexican corn on the cob and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

Unfortunately the Sunday we went (Memorial Day) the ribs we got were very undergone and tough. Sundays are BBQ days the server told me... Perhaps they can plan better to have enough well done ribs. We'll try again inadequate few months. read more

We got the cedar river platter and OMG delicious! The ribs were falling off the bone, the brisket was honestly one of the most tender briskets I've ever ate, even the bbq sauce was delicious. All the side were fantastic. Definitely one of the best BBQ places I've been too in Washington(tried a lot!) read more

Veteran owned that also gives out veterans discount with valid ID. Good food, good vibes. Recommend to anyone that is in the area. Good service, and every visit is always good. read more

Nice folks and reasonable prices. They NO Longer Sell BEEF ribs but food they had is great.

Everything our family had was absolutely delicious! Chicken was moist, ribs were perfect!

I rarely put 5 stars on a place. It's easy. A sweep. These guys earn the 5. Everything in that photo is on point. And friendly service. read more

Brisket was done perfectly, good smoke ring. Mac cheese was good as well. Can't blame them but parking is tough. Will go again. Service was good, nice pub small restaurant feel. read more

Amazing brisket and just food in general probably the best bbq I've had in Seattle. Definitely grab some food from this place if you're thinking about it. read more

I haven't been here since it was originally opened and I lived in the area over 10 years ago. I am only about 30 mins away but, while it was ok food back then, not much worth special trips out of all the places to eat. I was around today, day after Thanksgiving, and wanted BBQ so I tried it again, under the different ownership. I was greeted warmly. The restaurant was clean and welcoming yet empty, but the delivery orders were coming in consistently. My to-go order was ready in less than 15mins - not bad at all. Price was reasonable and acceptable for portion sizes and quality. The ribs and brisket were fall off the bone, melt in your mouth tender and so flavorful. The sides of Mac cheese, baked beans, and add ons of corn bread and potato salad all tasted fresh and homemade. It's on the radar and worth the drive now read more

The new owners have ruined my once favorite restaurant. The food is not good. Better cooks and food would help read more

I love the BBQ..... But I'm in love with that dreamy hunk..... Banana Bourbon Toffee Cake!!! Devoured it before I can take a photo. It's that good!!! Can I buy it whole please and thank you? read more

It was suggested by my friend to check it out because o want BBQ. It is on expensive side. I got sandwich special with chop pork, seasoned fries, and a can of soda. You ordered on the tablet. They bring food to our table. I selected medium and spicy bbq sauce. The spicy was not spicy at first but it did kick it after. The chop pork was not dry and it was moist. It was not too salty. The bbq sauce was on the watery side. I do like Sweet Ray BBQ sauce the best. The buns was good. My friend like her pork ribs and potatoes salad. It was just table for very early dinner. The service was good. He came to check on us. read more

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First time customer and Ordered take out- the half chicken was delicious and huge! Was a great size for my husband and I to share. Had the corn on the cob and baked beans as side... hands down the best baked beans I have ever had. read more

food is very tasty, portions are average compared to other BBQ spots ive visited. service was good for a order first/sit after venue, placing our order was a breeze with the help of our cashier. would definitely recommend & come back! read more

Just found out this place been under new management so decided to give the place a try and it was amazing I loved the brisket to me perfect fat to meat context and the chicken was great also nice light smoke flavor the staff was friendly and this place was well clean and a lot better then the last time they I came. I am gonna start to get more bbq from them now with them being so close. I would also recommend the pork ribs also they were that perfect cook to come right off the bone but not dry. read more

I was in the area and noticed the BBQ smokehouse. I decided to try the Prime Rib sandwich lunch with cornbread. Wow, delicious. Prime rib was tender and juicy. Bread was fresh and soft. Sandwich just melted in my mouth. I had wanted corn on the cob, but they didn't have any. One minor disappointment. The corn bread was good, not great. I will be coming back for the prime rib. It was excellent. read more

Cedar River BBQ - Prime Rib Sandwich, Cornbread side. - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

This place has changed owners since I was last here, so I thought I would update my review. I'll start by saying BBQ is not my bag, at least paying for it. I'll season and grill meat any day of the year, but typically find I don't like how commercial places do it. That said, my buddy elected for BBQ, so I chose Cedar River, because BBQ Pete's didn't impress me at all. I also assumed this place had changed hands, so I wanted to see what new ownership was up to. Two of my staples were gone. I used to get the Caesar salad with smoked turkey and they got rid of the turkey. I also used to get the Chili and was told it wasn't a strong seller. The minute I walked in, I noticed the soda fountain was gone as well as the salad bar, so it was clear my suspicions were correct. We both had prime rib dips, The beef was both tender and flavorful, but it was way too thick, I like a thinly sliced beef. It also had a lot of fat on it, which made me wonder why someone didn't trim the meat before serving. Last, the au jus was room temp, rather than complain, I just had my sandwich that last. Also, people rave about the fries. There was nothing special or addictive about them. Per the rating scale, this place was ok. Honestly, I don't think I'd return, but I also wouldn't discourage anyone from coming here. Yes, the food could have been hotter or prepared better, but the portions were large and respective of the price, neither of us left hungry, but had the beef been thin, the au jus hot and the sandwich fat free, we might have made it to a 4 star update. The server and people could not have been nicer, it's clear this team wants to succeed. read more

The service is always great whenever we come in. My daughter loves their Mac n cheese so we tend to stop by couple times a month when we're killing some time before dance class with a quick bite. I tend to lean towards their sandwiches when i come and have not been let down yet. read more

Still using them *over 10 years later* and Cedar River still reigns supreme. Seattle's Best BBQ joint hands down. No competition. Nothing even close. Just had them cater my husband's birthday party and every guest was raving about how amazing their food was! The beef ribs are stupendous!! And the brisket is so tender! May the sauce never change (I always get some extra to use on other stuff)! I love these brothers and they have taken a restaurant that was great and made it even better!! read more

I asked for utensils, and STILL did not receive them. I guess we are supposed to eat 90 dollars worth of food caveman style. Not sure why common sense is no longer used with these restaurants, and they don't automatically provide them as well as NAPKINS for messy BBQ anyway. Kinda lazy, asinine, and unacceptable. Food was mid, not hot at all, and I do not live far. One corn on the cob to share with everyone? One small container of baked beans? For a "platter"?! The chicken seemed undercooked so we didn't even touch that. Best thing was the Cajun Fries and the brisket, and the one corn on the cob. Sadly to say, due to the overpriced food and mediocre service and quality, I wouldn't recommend. read more

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Pretty good stuff. Our go-to bbq spot is closed on Mondays and they were disappointingly unresponsive following a missing item on our last order so we thought we'd give Cedar River a shot. The better half wanted some bbq chicken so I ordered a 1/2 chicken and a three meat combo for myself. The chicken was great - moist, tender and tasty. Her sides - mashed potatoes with gravy and chili were solid. Excellent potatoes and tasty chili. The chili had beans if that is a dealbreaker for you. If it were purely on the chicken this would be a 5 star review but my brisket and shredded pork were a little on the dry side. The pork ribs were on point. Tasty sauces too. Mac and cheese - good. Thought I ordered cornbread as my 2nd side but I may have fat fingered during the ordering process and got chili for my 2nd side. Yum regardless. I'd order again. read more

The food is amazing thick slices of briskets the mac and cheese is nicely moist and very cheesey the person that was on the phone was very kind and understanding went out of her way to help me with my mobility issues very nice 10/10 read more

Super good food, great customer service, and the max n cheese was bussin. Cant wait to come back for more read more

Cedar River BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington