I've tried to come here twice, once he wasn't open and this time he opened 45 min late. He has this crazy no trespassing sign outside which doesn't seem inviting. He made no attempt to serve us or greet us. When he saw he said he'd open about 5 min later. Then he and his rat tail hairstyle walked off. Needless to say after seeing the other awful reviews we just left. If you want good bbq in Everett hit up Big Sticky's in Marysville! read more

We came across Lew's BBQ at Bob's Corn in Snohomish. The Hot Link Sandwich with grilled onions and cheese was great! AC Lewis, the Pitmaster of Lew's BBQ offered a sampling of his other delights including the chicken, pulled pork, brisket, and ribs! I'll have to say that it was some of the best BBQ I've had anywhere (and I've had some pretty damn good BBQ's in New Orleans, Cincinnati, and Seattle). I'd recommend it to all of you! Thanks! read more

We were craving BBQ and ended up at Lew's for our fix. We happened to get there just before they opened at 3:30 pm so I wasn't really sure what to expect. I like to eavesdrop on what people are buying to see if there is a popular item. Lew was extremely nice and patient with us while ordering. He recommended their sampler platter with a few sides. Everything looked great so i was a bit disappointed when i took a bite out of it and it was just so so..The brisket and cornbread was our favorite and would highly recommend it. The ribs however were over cooked and the chicken, pulled pork and the sausage links were okay. I'm a sucker for sauces and the base was very vinegary. I just prefer a more sweet/tangy taste and wished they offer more sauce options other than regular and hot that was available. Overall, we had better BBQ. read more

I love the hole in the wall atmosphere it screamed good BBQ from the moment I saw it I had the Brisket which was excellent you can tell it is cooked over wood and the potato salad was good I could really taste the pepper in it however it worked really well. My girlfriend had the Big Papa she seemed to really like it however found the raisins in the slaw to be a different touch. Lew himself was not the warmest of characters but I did not feel deterred, I would eat here again read more

We moved to Lake Stevens over last summer, about 3 miles across the valley from Everett Wa. I have driven by Lew's BBQ often, and today I decided to stop in to give the BBQ a try. The Beef brisket was very tasty and tender, bake beans were nice and smoky with a touch of sweetness. Although I am not a fan of collard greens, because my experience in the past was not pleasant due to them being slimy and over cooked. However, Lew had me try his greens and I found them to be tender and still a bit crisp with the carrots adding a sweet contrast to the flavor. I will be having collard green for sure the next time I go to enjoy this wonderful little BBQ place. Lew was very nice and soft spoken and I could tell by the very tasty food, he love his Bar-B-Que. The place is not fancy and kind of plain, but who cares about decor when the food is outstanding. read more

First time customer. Brisket was outstanding. I'm all about the meat so side are neither here nor there with me. Quiet during the time I was there so I had a nice conversation with the Owner, Lew. Personable and nice to just sit and talk. read more

Would give it 4.5 but I can't. This place was great the food was delicious! Another bonus was the owner is the nicest man ever! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because my husband loves spicy sauce and would've like to have a spicy version of the BBQ sauce which by the way signature BBQ sauce is delicious! Will be going again multiple times. read more

Wonderful service. My fiance and I stopped in and realized it was closed and we were disappointed that we needed to try to find another place to eat. But he popped on out willing to serve. Delicious and awesome. We will be back. read more

In town for work needed to go to Lowe's, when I spotted the little house on the corner. Decided on the sampler to get a feel for the food. Heavy smoke notes on the food, you'll be re-tasting all evening. Meats, beans all over sauced, no contrasting flavors. I get worried seeing over saucing, makes one think there's something to hide. read more

Had the brisket sandwich. Was really looking forward to it as I could smell the smoker from my hotel. The meat was at the moment right before it gets dry and had no smoke flavor. The sauce on it was so-so. It came with one side and I chose the beans. They were right from the can...or at least that is the way it tasted. Big disappointment and I would not recommend it. It is also a one man show so plan on waiting if you go. Not worth the 10 bucks. read more

I would give this place 3 stars but the truth is I probably won't return. Everybody has an opinion of BBQ. I sample quite a few. The ones I like I return to and tell others about. The ones that don't impress, not so much. We ordered a rib lunch and a brisket lunch. The ribs were meaty and had fair flavor. I expect a little more smoke taste but it wasn't bad. The sauce is added in the kitchen so you get what you get. It's a very mild sweet sauce. It's also very light, watery would be unfair but definitely not saucy. The side of beans was boring. It could have been out of can with a little seasoning added. The brisket did not impress either. It was chopped or pulled hunks. Reminded me of burnt ends. The meat was good enough but again the sauce left a little to be desired. The coleslaw side was average, no real zip or zing. Both meals came with a cold store bought biscuit. More filler than anything else. There wasn't any butter to put on it. I'm a little confused about the biscuit. Don't get me wrong. I think there are lots of people that would be satisfied with Lew's if they just want to eat. My tastes are little more sophisticated when it comes to Q. Lew seems to work alone so the service is a little slow. But meeting the owner and cook is always a good thing when going to small establishments. read more

Love this place! You can smell the smoker from the street. Good deals, good sides, good barbecue!!

We were at the hotel around the corner and wanted something different from the road trip food we had been eating. Lew's BBQ came up and was close by. The is a true hole in the wall spot! There are about five tables, and interesting decorative touches. Loved the old electric train set. The smoker out front gives you an idea of what you will find inside. The aroma was amazing. I'd never had real BBQ before and was not disappointed! We had the Soul Food Sampler with ribs, a Thursday night special. Lew told us he had tried something different and smoked the Mac and cheese side that day. It was delicious...cheesy, smokey, gooey good! I've never had collard greens and they too were yummy. Corn bread and black eyed peas were also included and all homemade. Now the ribs, the ribs were fall off the bone perfect! Would I eat here again? Absolutely! Would I recommend it? You bet! read more

OMG. . .where do we begin? I have driven by many times, but being very selective about BBQ I already had a favorite BBQ place. My favorite has closed it's doors so I decided to give it a try. I stopped in to get a lunch sampler. I usually don't get beef brisket because no one sees to be able to cook it so it is tender. The sample includes beef brisket but I almost didn't even try it. To have not done so would have been a HUGE mistake. It is sooo tender it almost melts in your mouth. So needless to say, when the brisket was so tender, the ribs, chicken and pulled pork followed suit! Now about the sides. . . .every one of the sides made the meat just that much better! I must add here that I do not like yams but his candied yams have made me a believer! I was soooo blown away by the food, I took my family, a friend and my nephews family there for dinner the next night. We got there at 6 pm and he assured us that we did not need to hurry that he would stay open as late as we need to. He was out of corn bread and candied yams due to the lateness of the evening. We ordered 2 sampler plates and 2 of each side so we could have an opportunity to taste everything. We enjoyed the family style setting we had, the paper plates were no issue and we had plenty of napkins. The greens were phenomenal, potato salad was good, beans great, coleslaw excellent, service superb. He has a TV on the wall which gave us conversation while waiting for our food. My only disappointment was that I waited so long to stop driving by instead of stopping in. He is not only my new favorite BBQ place but he is better than my former one! Lew is warm and greeting. He comes out to make sure everything is to your satisfaction. He takes pride in his food preparation and customer satisfaction. His prices are excellent for BBQ. We look forward to getting to know him better! I realize that not everyone likes food the same way. . .that is why there are so many choices in restaurants. For those who do not intend on going back that leaves more for those of us who really enjoy GREAT BBQ! read more

One of the best BBQ meals I have had! Lew is a man who really loves to cook and it shows, he is very personable and has a passion for creating a true dining experience! The best soul food in the NW! read more

At first I was a bit off put by the lack of energy of the restaurant. There weren't any staff in the front of the house.....and the only man running the joint didn't seem overly enthusiastic....I took a seat and looked through the menu while he brought me a water. I sat and spoke to him asking what his specials and personal favorites were. He told me his brisket was really good, and that I also had to try the pulled pork. I was torn between the pulled pork and the beef brisket, but went ahead and ordered the pulled pork sandwich. Ten minutes later he brought me a large plate with the pulled pork sandwich, stuffed with beef brisket as well, with a side of potato salad, beans, coleslaw, and corn bread.... Lew was very friendly.....not the type of upfront customer service friendly....but more so the type to welcome you into his home to fix you something to eat..He's from Long beach and grew up cooking and making bbq....good family man who works hard to provide for his kids. At the end of my meal he brought out a home made dessert that was like an apple pie cobbler. When he rang me up he only charged me for the pulled pork sandwich, so I made sure to leave him a 100% tip. read more

Loved it. Lew makes his BBQ his way, and it's probably not for everyone. Especially hipsters. A very laid back, Southern style place. If you are in a hurry you are missing the point and should just go to McDonald's for the McRib Sandwich. Sit a spell and savor the flavor. read more

it was good BBQ, not the best but if i am in everett it is better then anything else around. but i would not seek this place out if i am going after the random BBQ need. cons -wish they had a spicy bbq sauce -wish they served beer pro -cheap for a bbw sandwich -super freindly owners -TVS with hockey on read more

Really good BBQ in a relaxed environment. Feels like you're in the chef's living room. The man behind the smoker puts care into what he does and he genuinely wants your experience and his food to be top notch. Had the brisket lunch special. It came with 2 sides (I went for Mac and cheese and coleslaw) very filling and a great deal for 8 bucks. I will be back and soon. read more

So, I was in Everett for a week of training, each day I tried a new (unique) place, I had seen Lew's and walked by a couple times. Interesting looking place. I saw him out cooking one evening. I read ALL the reviews on Lew's. So, the last day I wanted to try it. I called and he told me he would be open at noon, a little after noon I arrived and the door was still locked, but he opened it quickly. Lew is a good guy, with an amazing story. He seated me, re-cleaned an already clean table, and gave me a menu, I ordered a half rack of ribs, and some greens. Lew brought out the food in about 10 minutes, it was hot and steaming, the greens were great, so great I ordered more. The ribs were plentiful, very good, very tender, and the sauce was sort of a BBQ soup in itself. He brought me some spicy sauce to try as well. Overall I would rate this as a good experience, I can see why some people might leave a bad review, but life is what you make of it. If you go to Lew's, expect a unique and personal experience. Don't expect a 5 star snob eatery. This man is putting down some real food, in his own way. Enjoy the experience. read more

Not bad bbq, not the best either. I might give it another try since it does have a devoted following

Really good food. It's a one man show so it takes a little while to get your food, but it's totally worth it. Great meat and great sides. Will definitely go back. read more

Went here for the first time after driving by several times. Not disappointed that I did. The brisket was very flavourful. His sauce is great. Potato salad and beans both on point, too. Cornbread slightly dry, but that's what beans and extra sauce are for. Will return for sure. read more

Just had a great bbq rib dinner Love the home made potato salad Lew takes the necessary time to smoke the ribs correctly and cover not cover it in sauce. Smoking meat correctly is a labor of love and time. I will be going back this week. read more

I love barbecue and southern foods. Let's face it -- I've eaten in a lot of different place. And hands down, I find Lew's the ABSOLUTE BEST! If there is such a thing as artisan BBQ, this is it. Lew take such care with his food, you'll be saying mmmMMMM! at every bite. And not just the meat -- but all of it. He cares deeply for the community as well... love chatting with him when he delivers the food to my table. This is one place and one person you want to support. read more

Lew really knows how to barbq. I had the Big Daddy sandwich it was the best brisket I 've had. The mac and cheese was delicious. I'm going back! read more

Traffic on the trestle was backed up for miles, so friends and I stopped at Lew's on the spur of the moment. We were very very pleasantly surprised by the quality of service, friendliness of Lew, and great quality of the food. Reading the stuff on his walls is a treat in itself. Definitely going back! read more

Low rent BBQ, way overpriced bbq, seriously $11.50 for regular pulled pork sandwich, he's not even competitive

lew is the man and his bbq was clean and fresh

First impression the man who's serve red us was extremely rude and not inviting. You would think people would be nice but dang either he has a personality disorder or his just needs Jesus in his life. read more

Awful! Posted hours are not observed. Overpriced horrible food. Ribs had a definite petroleum taste, brisket was full of fat, cornbread and Mac and cheese were dry and tasteless. Owner/'chef' (I use the term loosely) was overbearing and annoying. Worst restaurant meal I've ever had. read more

I was denied take out because my truck was too big to fitg in just one parking spot. Lew was pretty rude about it. Doesn't look like this place will last based on the reviews. read more

My fiance and I found Lew's BBQ here on yelp. We were in a last minute change of caterer for our wedding two weeks before our big day!! We met with AC and Tabitha the next day and were instantly confident that they would provide us with the best catering for our wedding. His pricing was the best we had seen and the sample of the ribs was beyond amazing. His "secret" spices for the meat is hands down the best we have ever tasted... and my fiance isn't a big BBQ fan. :-) Over the following two weeks we didn't even have to check in with AC. He was in constant contact with us and the day of the wedding he showed up on time with everything prepared to perfection! Our guests couldn't stop going back for 2nd, 3rd and even fourth helpings! His pulled pork and mac-n-cheese were by far the favorites of the night. At the end he and Tabitha cleaned up and left the room as if they weren't even there. The venue owner was also thrilled with how well they cleaned up after themselves. Not every caterer leaves the venue as spotless at they did. We would HIGHLY recommed Lew's BBQ to anyone we pass. I can't wait for AC to open his new BBQ restaurant in Everett now! Thanks AC and Tabitha!! Jason and Ashleigh read more

Just opened not too long ago from what I gathered from talking to Lew. I love BBQ and Lew didn't disappoint me. Had the ribs, great smoke flavor. Needed a little more sauce but other than that, great little place. Lew knows his BBQ. read more

Only been here once (today), but the food was very good. The chicken and ribs were falling off the bone tender, and the pulled pork sandwich was heaped with pork. Barbeque sauce was decent. Smoky flavor on the meat was great. We had three sides--potato salad, cole slaw, and beans, and we'd order them again. Only downside is the hours (they close at 7 pm), the dining room (small, weirdly decorated), the plastic forks, and the fact that they charge $0.35 for a glass of water and don't have free refills for the pop. The chef was friendly and food came quickly. We will visit again and may even order the same things. read more

I travel all over the country for my job and always seek out bbq places. I have driven past Lews dozens of times and finally had a chance to stop in and had the Soul Food platter with ribs and brisket. 3 ribs and 3 slices of brisket and were both excellent. The black eyed peas were prepared differently than I am used to with a little corn and such mixed in. I also had the collard greens and corn bread. I cleaned my plate. Not huge portions but enough to fill you up unless you're...big boned. I will be back soon. read more

My friend and I stopped by for some BBQ and we were not disappointed Lew is a great guy and it was nice to chit chat with him. I had the mac'n cheese with BBQ chicken on top...Yummy!!! My friend had the pulled pork sliders with coleslaw and cornbread...Yummy again!!!Thanks Lew for the great lunch. read more

We were on our way to Lowe's, my mother and I, when she pointed out this diner on the corner and said that we should try it one day. I admitted to haven eaten nothing but a banana, so after we were done with Lowe's, we went over to check it out. We actually ran into Lew and his little dog outside the place then made our way up the steps and into the diner proper. It's a very small place, with four tables in a side room and a couple bar stools/tables in the front room, but for those who don't wish to go in and sit, there's also a drive through window that may be used. The furniture is comfortable and clean, though for anyone with bigger thighs it might be a bit of a tight fit. What isn't taken up with basketball memorabilia instead displays model trains. It should be noted that while the tables were clean, i noticed that the window sill was in need of a scrubbing as well, with some visible discoloration. Weather this is because of the wood itself or not being clean, I don't know. When it came time to order, I decided on two pulled-pork sliders and baked beans, while my mother had lemonade. The food was brought out without any noticeable delay and, as my mother noted, a nice pile of napkins ("It's barbecue! You need napkins" -Lew). Everything we had was worth recommendation, and even now I can still taste the remnants of the sauces that were used. While he had nearly run out of brisket that particular day, he managed to scrape together enough for one slider for us to try, and I regret not being able to have it for a my meal. As we sampled, we learned that Lew had been cooking barbeque for over forty years, and that specials were from Monday to Wednesday and Thursday to Saturday. We intend to return shortly. read more

I was in on Saturday and sampled your peach cobbler. I just want to say that it was absolutely AMAZING! I really hope that this will be an addition to your menu. I can't wait to come back and have it again! read more

I went here with my buddy at 6:45 not knowing the restaurant was closing at 7. The owner rudely told us "I'm closing in about 10 minutes" expecting us to leave. Then says "well order what you're gonna order." We then ask politely "is there anything that would be easier for you to make so we don't make it hard on you?" He says" no, it's all gonna be just as hard so let's just get on with it." So I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and my buddy got a beef brisket. Once we received the food I open up my box and my bun is moldy and the meat on both sandwiches was real dry and didn't have much sauce or flavor. Didn't taste very good at all would much rather go to Rockin M's. Overall poor experience for the both of us. Would give 0 stars if I could. Just thought I'd share my experience as it was very poor. Would not recommend at all. read more