I had this in my list forever, but never had the opportunity to drive down in sodo. Well today I wanted brisket and so I've decided to finally pay a visit to this place. Great decision! I'm not a bbq expert, I can just say that both the brisket and the pulled pork were fantastic. Tender, juicy, melty, smoky, super flavorful. I enjoyed it very much and will be back for sure. I was so tempted by the brisket burger, but wanted to try the real thing first. Great service, I was in and out in record time, very kind and smiling server. read more

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Delicious pulled pork and pecan pie. I ordered on DoorDash and it was very well wrapped up for delivery. Definitely would eat here again! read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Pecan Pie - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was pretty good. The brisket was mostly moist but there were a few really dry strips. The hush puppies were really good too, though they were a little spicy for my 7 year old. The drinks were really good though not Smokey despite what the menu said. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Brisket, Mac and Cheese, and Buttermilk Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Jack's BBQ serves exceptional Texas BBQ. I was in Texas a few months ago and tried barbecue from several restaurants. Jack's BBQ is better than all the BBQ I tried in Texas during my visit. My server Sean/Shawn did an outstanding job. He went above-and-beyond and gave us a tour of the pits. I ordered The Texas Trinity (brisket, ribs and sausage dinner) to try all the barbecue. The brisket and sausage were outstanding, the ribs were not cooked to a good consistency, but I was pleased overall. For sides I ordered the collard greens and Trinity Chili (bean-less/meat chili). The collard greens were definitely noteworthy, and the chili was good. This is an amazing BBQ restaurant and experience. read more

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Fantastic spot for BBQ! Had the chopped brisket sandwich and was fantastic. Was looking for a lunch spot in Sodo and found it!

If you want some serious smoked bbq this is your place. It's a little too smoky for me as I'm not a die hard bbq guy but I get it. BBQ folks love this place. Great service and really cool picnic style seating. I'd definitely go back. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Colin. the manager, personally delivered my order, as the gift card was restricted to in-person transactions. From the outset of the situation, the staff demonstrated a commitment to ensuring I received my meal. I extend my gratitude to Jack BBQ for employing such dedicated individuals. read more

Stopped by with a friend after craving bbq on a cold day. It was decent. I liked the crispiness! I wasn't as much of a fan of the sauces that the plate came with. I felt it was lacking in the spice department as well. Perhaps I'm a bit spoiled from other bbq places near me, but I felt it missed the mark. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Holy guacamole. I hadn't been down to Jack's in years, and they have truly upped their game since I've been gone! My date and I enjoyed the brisket with a plethora of sides, each more addictive than the last. I remember their greens being delicious, but this time I fell in love with the corn pudding, and the coleslaw my date recommended had an excellent kick to it. Brian and Sean were wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable hosts, and even offered a tour of the smokers after we enjoyed our food. You can really taste the love in the food, and everything is very carefully handcrafted for quality and flavor. Even the wood is flown out for excellent smoke. We ended our feast with the incredible banana pudding, which was easily the best I've ever had. I'm excited to take my bestie to the new Eastside location, which is already garnering fantastic reviews. Keep up the amazing work, folks! read more

This was so goooooood. It was delicious. We love this place!! It's got amazing food amazing service and amazing atmosphere. Try everything because you will not be disappointed by anything. I love the attention you get from everyone plus the perfect flavors in every bite. You have to try it I highly recommend it!!!! read more

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Good spot, nice vibes, easy parking. Took hubby for his birthday. Was a big hit. Food was tasty. Service friendly. Had a reservation for a Sunday night- was full but also they were hosting a private party. Going with upgrade to Jacks smoked bourbon in the old fashion was worth it. read more

The chili is excellent, some of the best I've had. Today the brisket flavor did not knock my socks off but it was still tender. I also noticed today the slaw isn't all that flavorful, but that's okay because who goes to a BBQ place primarily for slaw? Still some of the best brisket around Seattle and the service is always great! read more

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Jake was a fantastic bar tender! He made excellent recommendations, and had a great personality, gave us a tour of where they smoke the meat, asked if we wanted pictures! He was rad! We loved the burnt ends SO MUCH! I have never tried this place because I honestly had zero hope that a Seattle BBQ place would be good, but I was very pleasantly surprised! Not only by the food but by the restaurant culture, environment, and staff. The banana pudding was also excellent! I highly recommend trying this place out, and if you sit at the bar say what's up to Jake! read more

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It was good! Portions large and would come back to get a drink and some snacks! Great ambience.

Never again! I ordered food on 12/20/23 in person at their SODO location at 1:50pm for a 5pm pick-up. I arrived at 5pm and was told it wasn't ready & I would have to wait. I asked if I could have a diet coke while I wait, they asked for $4 which was definitely not worth the price, so I passed and sat in the lobby. In a few minutes guy came and was told to wait for his food as well. 15 minutes later that guy had already left with his food, and I was still sitting there. An employee came over and asked me what I was waiting for... then said they had no record of me ever ordering, did I order at another location? "No, I ordered here in person at 1:50pm for a 5pm pick-up." Again, he said they had no record of such order. I walked out to my car to look for the paper receipt and brought it back in to show him. He never once apologized but rather was just confused as to why they had no record of it asking me numerous questions about my $92.33 transaction over 3 hours ago. Customer service was not a concept at all! I finally got the food... still no apology or anything. We had supported this restaurant while they were struggling during the COVID lock-down. They emailed out a plea to buy gift cards at the time, to use once they reopened. I will not trouble them again and I recommend you don't either. I will not miss the food, overpriced and just not worth the drive. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - SODO location. - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

take out only on this trip. quality of food is excellent and no better bbq anywhere in the area. you can order the brisket wet or dry, and the taste will transport you to Texas!! nice staff. lively ambiance, even though I didn't dine in. definitely recommended!!!! read more

If you order for a party, make sure to call ahead and ask for bbq sauce to be included-- when the person on the phone condescendingly says "um, yeah we've been doing this a long time, sir. we'll give you bbq sauce" stop, and calmly tell them about this specific yelp review specifically referencing that person saying that... and then that person sending an order to a 40 person event with pulled pork sandwiches completely 10000% dry with zero sauce, nor any whatsoever for the chicken etc.... Or just order somewhere else 10 out of 10 if you love bbq places, but can't stand that dang sauce they insist on putting on everything... read more

I have said it before and I will say it again. I travel for barbecue. I'm not an expert on Kansas City, Texas or Chicago style barbecues. I'm an expert on taste, my taste. We arrived at Jacks and immediately got a great nose full of smokiness. The scent of smoke just flows through the restaurants which makes you anticipate biting into something good. It's a great smell! I ordered the $26 meat combo which is pictured below. It could be plated better to give the appearance of a hearty meal. The plating looks skippy, however it should fill you up. The food was ok. The ribs were smoked perfectly! Everything else was marginal. The "chili" was just shredded brisket in chilli sauce. Great concept, no waste, use the leftover brisket add it to a chilli mix and bam! The macaroni was cheesy like the old fashion boxed macaroni. They could throw it on the smoker to add a little flavor. The greens were average flavor but had a lot of meat in them. They would not compare to some in the deep south but they were good. I would probably go back but just keep the order to ribs only. read more

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Fatty brisket was prison steak tough, weird chemical smoke flavor. Ribs were dry. Honestly hate giving bad reviews, but for the cost it's worth saying that it isn't very good. read more

Great food and good service. Brisket was great. Served was friendly and efficient. Great combinations

Food was average at best, service was good, ambiance was fine. Went there for lunch craving some good BBQ and was very disappointed, will not return. read more

While I loved the look and feel of the place, as well as the very friendly people I encountered while there, I have to say that the food is not as good as what I really hoped it would be. I ordered a sweet tea since that's my go-to drink when eating barbecue (thanks to my former neighbors and friends in Nashville, Austin, Durham). Sad to say that the smoky back after taste wasn't all that pleasant. This time around, I tried their vegan option, which, according to their menu, was made of Oyster mushrooms. There were more brown/cremini/baby bella mushrooms in it than the oysters - different flavor profiles for sure. While no one goes to a barbecue place looking to eat vegan food, if you're going to offer it and take the time to write out a menu description, please follow it. I also had the corn bread. Don't... just don't! I bought 3 slices at $5.50/slice - I tossed almost all of it! Please taste it, compare it to others out there, tweak your recipe. Even I make better ones, and this is not my wheelhouse! The southerners definitely spoiled my taste buds. This is my 2nd time trying out Jack's (Columbia Tower was the first) - I can definitely say that I will be going to the mom & pop shops and give them my business and reviews. The value for the price paid here is not a good use of funds. read more

We love love this place. All the food is delicious. We especially love their hush puppies and creamed corn.. OMG.. it is so good. The chicken is moist and tender. The ribs are succulent, and their sauce has a kick to it which tastes do good with the ribs. We always make it a point to get a to-go everytimr we pass by. read more

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As soon as you walk in, you get hit with the smell of smoked meat. Let me say, its such a tantalizing smell, it makes your mouth water... And sometimes that leads to over ordering. They serve it all and have all the family favorites! Although The Picnic ($69) sounded appealing (Brisket, Robs, Sausage, Pulled Pork, Chicken and 4 sides). I dare say it would have been too much for just two people. Instead we opted for the Texas Trinity ($29.50)- brisket, sausage x2 (regular and a cheddar jalapeno), and ribs with 2 sides (Buttermilk Cornbread and Queso Mac N Cheese.). When it arrives it doesn't look like enough. But don't forget to ask for the fixin's, (White bread, homemade pickles, onion and jalapenos)! The homemade pickles were the best! Sour tang with a hint of heat! I'd eat a whole jar of those, if they offered it. I asked for some bread a couple times, and the server seemed to have hear white noise come out of my mouth cause he for got it when I asked for it twice. It was alright though, really didn't need it to distract from all the great BBQ. The ribs had a thick smoke ring and practically fell off the bone. The sausage was tasty and perfectly seasoned. The brisket was the real winner. A good balance of fat and meat and it melts in your mouth. Chewing almost felt like an option, it was so good! I think next time I'm just going to have to get the BBQ Brisket sandwich or the Brisket Plate and a large side of homemade pickles. Thanks Jack's BBQ! read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Look at that brisket! Also ribs and sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Jacks BBQ is the best comparable bbq I've had to Texas. Hearty and a good amount of food. I'd recommend just getting a platter of different types of meat to try and experiment. I heard they have a lot of good drinks as well. The servers are very friendly and won't hesitate to answer any questions. The restaurant has great parking and a good amount of space. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm a regular customer and I wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the wonderful food, awesome environment, and great customer service, especially thankful for Victor. He's the best. read more

Fast, nice, and food is very good. Every bite was perfect will and always will come back!!! read more

Decent BBQ restaurant in SoDo. My eyes were bigger than my stomach so I ordered the Texas trinity and couldn't finish it. Brisket was my favorite of the 3 meats and the mac and cheese and collard greens went great with the BBQ. Make sure you come hungry if you want to get the trinity. read more

Food was amazing, I had the Ribeye that was cooked to perfection. Service is always excellent. read more

Did some growing up in San Antonio. This place is the real deal. So good. The corn was amazing as well as the pulled pork sandwich. Service was great and food came out quickly. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Pulled Pork SANDWICH - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent food especially the brisket! I love it! All the sides are delicious! Great service, the best in SODO!

Service excellent, food excellent, ambience fun! food came out quick. ribeye melts in your mouth and smoky. We will definitely come back. read more

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I'm a BIG fan of Jack's! My husband's favorite type of food is BBQ -- and when it's done to perfection it's a leading contender for me. We've been to just about every location (and even the pop-ups); it's always a great vibe! Jack and his team serve Washington with the soul and heart of big Texas. There's not many places in King County that make you FEEL GOOD when you enter -- and even better when you leave full of the yums. You won't be steered in the wrong direction if you're headed to Jacks, and that's a fact! read more

The food was great- 2 meat combo Double Trouble was great h the sides were delicious! I had a meal for 2 days & loved it the next day! Cornbread was moist mmmgood Greens was nice! Had to try the Hush puppies & they were great read more

This is more like 3.5 stars, but I'll round up. Got the Double Trouble to go, which included everything below: Ribs & brisket: the ribs were a bit better than the brisket. Both had good texture/tenderness, but lacking in flavor. I understand there is bbq sauce on the side, but sometimes I just want to eat the meat alone, and this meat didn't even seem to have salt on it. I don't know why some bbq places do this, maybe other people like it that way. However, the meat did have a nice smokiness that I could sense in the back of my throat. Once I added the sauce, the overall flavor was very nice. Mac & cheese: delicious queso cheese, and it was actually creamy this time. I've gotten it before at their SLU location (where they serve the fried chicken sandwich), and it was soupy that time. This time it was very good. Beans: eh, ok. For the price, I wish there were a bit more food in this combo. Service was friendly, and because the meat was way better once I added the sauce, it was a good experience. I'm not really interested in going back, though. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Rib - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Fantastic restaurant. Excellent Texas style barbecue, service and decor. Our waitress started us off with a free sample of barbecued alligator! I liked it. The wedge salad superb. The salad dressing made fresh. I kept asking for more and more cherry tomatoes and out they kept coming. The pulled pork, ribs and sausage slowed cooked perfectly. The barbecue sauce also made fresh. Two options with the bbq sauce. Mild or semi hot. No room for dessert. Sorry. However I've read very good things about their pecan pie and peach cobbler. I really wanted to try the cobbler. Good excuse to visit again. Enjoy. read more

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Ugh I hate to be the whiner but I seem to have the worst luck with getting good BBQ at Jack's. I've gone 5 times in the last two years and each time the brisket and/or pulled pork is well...not good. It's either too dry and stiff (like it's been sitting in the holding oven for way too long and whatever fat still in it has completely rendered out), or tough and not fully done. Since I work near by, it's always tempting me, so I went again two days ago and crossed my fingers since it appears others are getting the good stuff based on prior reviews...but no. So, I just ordered the pecan pie and had dessert for dinner. And I'm pleased to say that was very tasty! read more

Pre pandemic our company had a retirement party for a long time employee on 1/17/20. We had an area blocked off that only our party took up. The staff was great and the food was delicious. This was the first time going to Jack's besides attending the Slow and Low the year before with a friend that had an extra ticket. The party was nice cause I was able to try a variety of meats and sides, as well as desserts and check out their cocktails. The party was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time. Jump ahead to last week, I went for lunch with a friend from work we were on our way back from an event site visit and decided to stop by the SODO location, and get it to go it's not far from our office in the ID. I ordered the Double Trouble figured I'd have it for a few meals. I went with the chicken and brisket, for sides I selected the greens and cornbread. Any time there are greens I like to try them. Meat was moist and flavorful, greens were delicious and had a lot of meat in it. The cornbread I remember being good at the party but the day we went for lunch it was little dry. Customer service was great, the woman taking or order was friendly and very helpful. read more

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Walked in, guy looked surprised I wanted to order as a walk in. Took my order, watched me sit in the waiting area only to not give me my order until I waited 30mins to walk back up to the counter asking the status of my order. Very very frustrating and the brisket was tough. read more

This was some of the best bbq I've ever had. Went with a Thursday special 2.8# rib, cowboy caviar, potato salad, mac & cheese, cornbread, and queso dip w/ brisket. I loved the vibe, everyone working was so friendly and was just overall impressed with the experience. I will 100% be back again read more

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