Nice to have decent BBQ somewhere close. This place is like a family reunion gone wild. So many…read moregood choices for BBQ stuff, plus they have great tacos made with the same awesome meats. It is very casual here, with massive outdoor eating space. Sort of like a friendly state fair vibe. Every employee I have met here has been super nice and friendly, no matter how crazy busy it gets. And the fact it is almost always crazy busy tells you how good the food is. I will note the prices are definitely high enough to prevent me being a "regular" here, but when I want good BBQ and don't have the time to do it myself, this is always the first place I want to go. Finally, the dessert case. Oh man, if you can't find something you really like here, you just aren't a happy person and cannot be pleased.

My first dining experience of 2025! Met a couple friends for dinner tonight. The restaurant was…read moreclean, service was top notch. The three of us shared the BBQ Sliders, with brisket and their Outlaw Pickle Fries. One friend ordered their special Outlaw Chef Salad (it was huge), another ordered their Mother Clucker chicken sandwich, and I went with their 3 Meat Plate with turkey (x3). We had so much food and lots of leftovers, but we still all left with a cheesecake (or two).

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!!

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.

Garth is the the owner and is the absolutely master of the smoker. Best BBQ around. We had 7J's BBQ…read morecater our daughters wedding and it couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone loved the food. The New York sausages were a hit. We also had yummy pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and the best smoked Mac and cheese. Our guest were so pleased with the food, and the smell of the smoker cooking had everyone's mouths watering. We had lots of food, Garth made sure no one went hungry. Our guests lined up for seconds and thirds. If you are looking for great BBQ, call on 7J's BBQ, you will not be disappointed.

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.

Dry flavorless brisket, 3 bites of potatoes and a drink for $23. I was hoping for better for the…read moreprice. I won't be returning there again I'm afraid.

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.

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 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.

Came here for happy hour, so a bit limited…read more Food was ok. Service was ok, very friendly. Actually the whole best seems friendly. The ambience was great throughout. Westerns on TV. Good Ole boys drinking. 70s/80s rock playing. They have an area for a band. A patio. Seems like a fun time.

It's been decades since a visit to the Valley Longhorn for us, with the Airway resto closer to…read morehome. It looks great inside, with a lean to all things country/rustic decor. Wifey and I didn't do the lunch buffet, but one son with us did---and let me tell ya, for $16.95 that is one heckuva good deal in 2025. He engorged 3 plates as you see in my pics. The smoked Ribeye Sam I had was generous with the protein, and tender as all get out. I hit it with creamy horseradish, rather than their BBQ sauce. Another good deal was the single-trip Salad Bar, which can be upgraded with a small sam, and choice of meat. Wifey loves her Smoked Turkey, so it wound up being a great lunch in her opinion. Many folks do not care for the Longhorns, but fair or not, we don't compare them with anyone else in the BBQ world (to include my back deck). They are who they are, and we're definitely on their team...

We went here for the first time last weekend for lunch. We always drive by and it smells so good we…read morewanted to try it. When we walked in the person at the front was playing on their phone and ignored us. My husband thought we were supposed to seat ourselves so we started walking to a table when she says, "I'll be with you in a moment." Once seated a very nice waiter came around and provided us the menu and asked for our drink order. We let him know this was our first time here and if there was something he would recommend. He suggested the buffet so we could try more items. We also asked about their brisket as this is an indicator of true barbecue. We were informed that the brisket cost extra, but my husband still wanted to try it so we ordered a side. When we went up to the buffet we noticed they had two sections. The cold salad bar, and the hot food section. The cold salad bar section had many containers to top your salad, however most of them were empty. The hot bar consisted of rib tips, shredded chicken in a sweet sauce, baked beans, hot potato casserole, mashed potatoes, and cornbread. Though I was hoping to really enjoy our experience here, the food was subpar at best. We couldn't even eat the brisket without dousing it in barbecue sauce because it was so incredibly dry, though it was unevenly warmed making me suspect it was reheated in a microwave. As for the cornbread, it was cold like it was just brought out of the refrigerator, the beef tips were overcooked and hard, and the shredded chicken was too sweet. The saving grace of this experience was our waiter. I wish I remembered his name, but he was very kind and helpful. If it wasn't for him, this would be a one star based on our experience.