Excellent, fast service and great food. The corn dip and brisket quesadilla were highlights. Huge…read moreportions as well. Would definitely come back!

I'm from Mesquite Texas. I served w the Dallas Fire Rescue 16 years. I grew up on some great bbq…read moreand I know how to make good bbq. I'm very skeptical and snobby when it comes to bbq not from Texas. The dry rub at Moonshine BBQ gets HIGH marks from me. They were delicious. Of course Texas has the best BBQ, but the Moonshine Bbq dry rub wings are the bomb. Today was my first time to eat at Moonshine and the only thing ordered was a cold beer and the wings. So I can comment on anything else.

I'd give it a solid 3.5 Place is a super small probably old…read moredive bar, couple tables and a long bar top. She loves bbq places and wanted to try another one. So between two places this one won. By the looks they probably have a ton of to go orders or single guys having a beer and bbq at the bar top. She's loves baked beans and they weren't her favorite here. The habanero Mac salad was very well taken by everyone at the table. The plates for 1 they have gives great a pile of meat, fries, hand made and little crispy and Mac n cheese, which was good. We had pork, brisket and ribs at the table. All of which was smoked fairly well. The brisket was good and tender. Pork was a tiny bit dry but the homemade bbq sauces made for it. And the spare ribs were cooked well, they were good for spare ribs but I generally prefer a baby back. Overall the service was stoic, he was spot on with everything but looked as if he was busy with a lot of other stuff throughout the restaurant as well. It's a solid place for bbq, so if you're a bbq fan give it a try. Def a solid lunch spot if you and a couple guys were looking for a place to stop.

We had a great experience with Gabriel's Fire delivery. The food was mainly delicious and the…read moredelivery service was speedy. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, collards, mac n cheese, and gumbo. The meats were the absolute highlight. The brisket was phenomenal--very tender, fatty, and ultra smoky. Others in our group felt similarly about the pork. We got the Kansas City sauce and, while it wasn't the best I've ever had, it absolutely avoided the common pitfall of being cloyingly sweet. They promise that it isn't too sweet on their menu, and they're right. For BBQ meat, I think Gabriel's Fire is up there among the top offerings in the area. The sides were less great. The collards were divisive in our group. I liked the initial hit of vinegar and the oh-so-subtle kick in the aftertaste. But others found them bland. I will say I appreciated that they at least appeared to be vegetarian/pork-less. The gumbo was quite bad in my estimation. Its only flavor was the roux and salt, and its texture was unsettlingly uniform. The Mac and cheese wasn't bad; very plain but inoffensive. The fries were immensely greasy, borderline burned, but soggy. The only one of these I'd consider ordering again is the greens. They also have no options for any kind of bread--no rolls, no cornbread, nothing of the sort. Maybe it's unfair to judge a restaurant on what the don't serve, but this felt like something that made the meal feel unbalanced. There is a lot of intense BBQ snobbery in Seattle, with many claiming that we don't have any good options here. I disagree, and my credentials are having done a lot of eating in the South (AR & TX mainly). Gabriel's Fire is good BBQ. We are so happy to have it nearby and look forward to returning.

My brother took me here when I was visiting Washington! He said it was his favorite place and loved…read morecoming here for his birthday. The meat was SO tasty - We couldn't stop ordering the wagyu. After what we thought was our last plate, we ordered one more.. then ordered one more! LOL It was just irresistible! The service was fast, and there was plenty of seating when we arrived for early dinner. I was told they had changed management, so would have to definitely check it out the next time I've ever back up here!

Celebrated my partners bday dinner here and I was not disappointed! The vibe and experience was…read moreamazing. The food was delicious too! We had the angus set, the only thing I'm a little disappointed is the portion. It might seem a lot on the video or picture but a lot of them were bite size so they go by pretty fast. Enough for 2 people but definitely not more than that. But overall this was a fun experience!

Came here to try it out with my family (who loves korean bbq). They have both AYCE and non-AYCE…read moreoptions, though we opted for the all you can eat. They had plenty of seating and we were able to fit our group of 6 into a booth. While they only have one grill per table, when the fire is turned on, it is really high so things cook so quickly! They have a couple of different tiers of options, but my family loves galbi so we opted for the premium tier ($45). The mid tier (I believe $35) you can go serve yourself all of the meat, but the premium meats are brought out. We tried galbi, ribeye and scallops from the premium menu, which were all tasty (the galbi pieces were large and marinated well, ribeye was nice and red, and scallops while small, came in the shell). Most of the sides and meats are self service which is also nice. They have many different side dishes (including cheese corn!), different pickled veggies, garlic, lettuce, sauces, and the meats and some seafood like shrimp and squid were self serve including a nice cold meat refrigerator for the thin slices such as brisket and belly. They even have a hot bar that I didn't try with various fried foods. They also had oranges, and my favorite - a self serve soft serve ice cream station! Yum! There were also yogurt drinks at the end. It is a lovely place that I think it is mom and pop - we had a sweet lady as our server and she was nothing but smiles. Things can get busy so it took some time for our premium meats to come out but no worries as there were plenty of self serve things to eat while we were waiting. This is my favorite KBBQ place in the Lynnwood/Shoreline area so far, so will definitely be back!

Ingredients are fresh, food is decent…read more Just be ready if you're going to ask questions, because they will make you think you're stupid. Since it is essentially self serve, the remaining service provided is rated 2/5 stars for me. Price is expensive - I got the premium set which is no different from pretty much any other set, so I just wasted a bunch of money. Will I come here again? Probably not.

Went at noon on a Saturday - plenty of parking and seating available, although it was starting to…read morefill at around 2 p.m. Great, consistent service. Low-key chill ambiance. Delicious food, especially the Jianxin lamb special, lamb skewers, flavorful soft gizzards and fresh duck blood. My partner kept ordering because they couldn't get enough! Will definitely be bringing our friends and loved ones here again soon.

Legend has it that tens of thousands of years ago, our ancestors lived by eating raw meat and…read moredrinking blood. One day, lightning struck a tree, causing a massive forest fire that killed many animals. Our ancestors then discovered that cooked meat tasted much better than raw meat. This is why roast meat has always been regarded as an important part of the human diet. Today I gathered with friends and chose this barbecue restaurant. It's located north of Redmond, with a prominent sign and plenty of parking. Ambiance: The decor is creative, but it feels quite contradictory. Barbecue is inherently a very "Jianghu" (lively, rough-and-tumble) kind of thing, yet the restaurant leans toward an artistic, literary style. When I used to run my own restaurant, I followed a principle: avoid anything unrelated to the core dining experience. Seeing many books on the shelves here, I understand they're trying to bridge Jianghu and artistry -- but it clearly feels out of place. That said, the place is very clean, and the stickers/decorations are festive. Service: My high rating for this restaurant is largely based on the service. After we sat down, we were given free appetizers -- braised peanuts, which tasted great. The staff training is very professional, whether it's taking orders, making recommendations, attending to us during the meal, or checking on tables and refilling water. All excellent. Taste: Jianghu-style cuisine is characterized by boldness, satisfaction, and not sweating the small details. We ordered spicy hot pot (Malatang), spicy hot pot skewers, grilled beef, lamb, chicken gizzards, oysters, and many other items. First, the Malatang and spicy skewers tasted almost identical, so it felt like eating the same thing. The grilled skewers were just average -- neither good nor bad. The oysters were very tasty. However, the shrimp in the spicy skewers were very unfresh, which was disappointing. "By the way, the prices at 'Friendship Skewers' are anything but friendly -- I think it's quite overpriced overall."

Hometown Smoke N BBQ had their grand opening last Saturday 9/21/24. The Homie and I stopped by late…read morethis afternoon (9/26/24). It's located at the ACE Hardware store on 5th Ave S with Furi Chinese Restaurant and Pancake Haus. As an aside, this site has hardware & garden stuff and things plus vehicle licensing, mini grocery store, Hometown Smoke N BBQ and a dessert spot for specialty cakes & cupcakes. By the time we arrived around 4pm, the brisket was sold out already. Originally, we were going to get a family style order (Cowboy Carry Out) to sample most of the proteins and sides. Glad we had more restraint and opted for one entree with quarter rack pork ribs (3), double side order of smoked mac & cheese, cornbread w/honey jalepeno butter, and added a bacon wrapped bratwurst. Also, we noticed to the left of the order counter a nice selection of beverages, deli sandwiches, and bulk spices. Bought a sarsaparilla soda. Payment is made at the front registers by the entrance. Made sure you get a hardcopy of your receipt. Shortly, thereafter The Homie was handed the goods, nicely packaged. All around efficient and pleasant customer service. Thankfully, I keep compostable utensils and napkins in the car. Soda - refreshing and a great deal at $1.99. Pork Ribs (3) - dry rub no bark, no sauce, lean, scant smoke ring, fall off bone tender, but kind of dry, not succulent. Bacon wrapped bratwurst (1) - strangely tasted like baked beans, no overt sausage or bacon flavor. There were flecks of cheese in the bratwurst. Double order of smoked mac & cheese as the selected sides - components were obviously there, but very bland. Cornbread w/honey jalepeno butter - rather dry and crumbly. Butter will be used on something else since the cornbread disintegrated in the takeout box. Perhaps would return but to only try the brisket that was sold out during this visit. PS I forgot to use the 20% off discount code via their Instagram post. Major face palm.

Have not been there but looking at the first photo doesnt look appitizing. I am going to go this…read moreweek but not professional I know this NW BBQ. Show me a Rib dinner 4 tender ribs bring me in to the BBQ

Nam and Caysha are the best servers ever! Such an amazing experience. Can't recommend them enough,…read morethe food is to die for

Very delicious, high quality meet. Nice, clean interior. Service was TOP TIER. Our server, Caysha…read moreL, did a great job with cooking our food to absolute perfection and making sure our needs were met. Very friendly as well.

A friend and I were in Edmonds to see "The Outsider" - don't miss it - at the Wade James Theater,…read moreand were in the mood for something different for dinner. We decided to try Calypso. We shared the Curried Goat - interesting plate of kale, rice, tostones, and of course the curried goat. Not sure I've had goat before - a little tougher than lamb, but pretty good, I'd say. Not sure I feel the need to go back to Calypso, but did appreciate the Caribbean excursion. The back dining room was dimly lit and comfortable. Service was solid.

10/10. The vibes were so good! The Sunset Slush is dangerously good (seriously, put it in my…read moreveins), and CT was amazing. We'll definitely be back!