This review is actually for the woodshop bbq food truck, currently located at 350 Elliott Ave. W…read more It's on that little triangular plot of land that used to house the Shanty Café, just off Harrison Street in Queen Anne. My husband and I got some takeout from there on Sunday night (Aug 30, 2026). We probably should have gotten different entrées in order to try each other's dish. But we were both craving the brisket bowl, which serves the meat on top of their smoky jalapeño mac & cheese. It was very tasty! And actually very generous portions too. We were talking about it later and in future may just get one order and split it, because it was plenty for two. We had enough leftovers that we had a second dinner. We also tried their coleslaw, which was good, but nothing unique. The fellow who was doing all the work in the truck was named Brad, and he was very friendly and helpful. I had asked how spicy the mac & cheese was, and he kindly gave me a small taste of it to try. I'm a little bit wimpy when it comes to highly spiced food, but this was not overly spiced at all. Depending on when you go, there may or may not be street parking. When we went on a Sunday at 6pm, there was no problem. They are open every day from 11 to 8. And there are two picnic tables in front of the truck, in case you want to eat there. FYI, I don't remember seeing any beverages on the menu. Maybe they have a pitcher of water or something, I don't know. But you might want to check, and maybe bring a beverage with you. All in all, we really enjoyed our experience and the food. We'll definitely be back!

Wood Shop has been my go-to bbq spot in Seattle…read more Whether we've ordered a pound of brisket with some sides or a smoked chicken sandwich, I've rarely had a bad experience (on occasion, we'll open the brisket to find it's a little more fatty than we bargained for). The counter staff are always friendly, and helpful in trying to make some decisions on what to order. My favorites include: the brisket, smoked chicken, pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, and an occasional salad. We often get our food to go, but when we've eaten in, there is generally plenty of space to sit, and if you sit outside, you can see the folks hard at work smoking the various meat.

Came here out of state from California. Extremely clean and nice staff. Got the 2 meats + 2 sides…read more AMAZING. Chose the spare ribs and pork belly burnt ends with Mac and cheese and rice as the sides. Would HIGHLY recommend this place if you're in a BBQ mood.

Lets start with the important part, the food! It was delicious! I am from Kansas City, Missouri…read moreand finding good bbq on the west coast has been a challenge. Outsiders has a solid smoky, flavorful bbq for sure! I had the burnt ends which were pleasantly fatty, as they should be. The fries were crispy and not greasy. And the bread was golden brown, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The sauce is probably more southern... which is fine. In KC it sweeter... but the important part is the meat. Do this! Go here! Try it! We will be back. Seating was great, spacious..indoor and outdoor seating. Clean and like dining in the back yard. The staff was very kind and the wait was not long...and they were very busy since we came on July 4th.

Pretty damn good. In the last few months I've had barbecue in Memphis, Kansas City, Texas and…read morenow...Seattle: certainly an outlier on the barbecue spectrum. At least for this style- Texas style...sort of a combo with both dry rub (Memphis style) and a kick ass sauce ala KC. It was excellent. We both wanted the ribs and brisket so we each got the 'double trouble' and got different sides...greens, cornbread, corn pudding and mashed potatoes. Oh yeah, we also got the fried pickle appetizer. The meat was perfectly done...tender and smoky. Each side was big, and flavorful. I especially liked the greens, my son said it was the best he'd had. Then they brought out the banana pudding. When the server put it on the table my son made a reference to a vampire movie we'd recently watched where the vampires could see the arteries in the necks of their victims and he made a motion to show that the banana pudding was almost pulsating on the table before us. We descended on that poor pudding like crazed nosferatu just awakening from a centuries long nap. Blood lust. It was so good. Gone in about 1 minute. Our evil souls were barely sated. Our thirst for banana pudding only temporarily slaked. The server joked that he's always wanted to bring in a boba straw for the stuff. It's good. Anyway- put this place on your list. Best bbq in Seattle? Maybe? This is a food genre that's important to me and I haven't yet seen better. $130 for two people with tip, wine and a take-home pudding.

Amazing , amazing , amazinggg! I wanted to start off with…read morejust wow, the customer service and experience I had at this location was absolutely amazing. Every single worker in this restaurant was so friendly so sweet & so respectful! The energy was just great! Me and my boyfriend went earlier today, food was soooooo tasty, juicy & seasoned to perfection! I had the NEW YORK STEAK!! As a New Yorker missing home I decided to get that steak , I got my steak medium well! Best choice I made than my sides were the garlicky mash potatoes & Mac and cheese! When I tasted the food my mouth instantly started watering , I truly loved the food I received today! And my boyfriend had the ribs , Mac and cheese with chili , he loved it so much! Our waiter taking our order his name I hope I remember correctly, his name is Jake ! I know it started with a J , he provided phenomenal service, just so genuine and real! He completely loves what he does and I truly respect and appreciate everything he done for us today. Deserts and my manhattan drink was great! I even loved how the chef came out checking up on everyone making sure everyone was loving the food he cooked! That's a true chef right there. PROPS TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THIS LOCATION ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS LOCATION! I will DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK TO THIS LOCATION! I hope each and every worker reads this review knows they are the best and keep being you guys and each and everyone of you deserve a raise! Keep being amazing !

Love this place! The best BBQ I've had in Seattle. I've had…read moretraditional BBQ items here before (ribs, brisket) but I want to talk about the catfish. In a word, amazing! So tender and lightly breaded. At $22 with two generous sides, it's a great meal. My son got the pulled chicken sandwich and loved that as well. Anything on the menu at Brileys is great, Bruce!!!

Staff and service were great!…read more The brisket was surprisingly bad; very dry, a bit hard, and no flavor. It would be considered bad if it was from a grocery store prepared food counter, but from an actual BBQ place and at this price, it was inexcusably bad. The pulled pork was also very dry and not good. Not sure what's going on... hopefully it's just a fluke because I like coming here. Sweet potato fries were great, moist, flavorful. Mac n cheese was a bit bland and needed flavor or something else added. Collard greens were pretty good and flavorful and moist.

Lil Red's Shrimp and Grits are so insanely good that you'll want to drive back 30 minutes later and…read moreget another serving. Wonderful people, wonderful food. Great music too!!

Best bbq in Seattle hands down. They're really doing something special here. Just wish they'd open…read moreanother location a little closer to me.

What can i say? Epic and wonderful service. Came here with the fam and had a great time. Good…read moreprices for what it's worth, food and meats are delicious. A great place to go with family or your lover. The all you can eat concept drew me here hahah. it is hard to find a solid "all you can eat" restaurant that is not only worth the price & location but also worth the food. You come in, choose your selection (per person that is) of what menu food you want (ranging from $35 to $45) and you're set. Though you have small portions, you can choose more if need be until you're full. If you're ever in Seattle, try this gem out. You'll love it. The only minor thing i didn't like about this place is the hype of Wagyu beef. I ordered the menu with wagyu and when i ate from the wagyu menu, it was ok, it wasn't the best. I finally realized that wagyu comes in different tiers, ranging from 1 to 5, 5 being the most delicious and of course more expensive (which i don't think they offer here). 5 also has the most fatty and delicious wagyu that just melts in your mouth. I think this was a tier 2 or 1. That's all hehe.

Epic! This place is so much fun! Clean and great service! It's super easy to order with the menu on…read morethe table. The food came super quick! The quality of the meat was delicious. The star of the show was the bulgogi! Must go! Make sure you make a reservation!!!

Best best best burger!…read more Love the burgers, fries, salads, Big Lebowski portrait on the wall and service. Just has a great overall vibe - worth a long drive to have one of their burgers.

This terrific hamburger joint in Seattle's Junction neighborhood serves up delicious Wagyu Smash…read moreburgers, along with salads, wings, sandwiches and tasty waffle fries in a fun, casual setting that the entire family will love. You can grab a table in the spacious dining room, at their well-stocked bar or on the cozy back patio. Lady Jaye offers a great selection of local craft beers, along with cocktails, mocktails and wine by the glass. Parking is conveniently available in an adjacent public lot for a reasonable fee, or on the street. Service was outstanding during our recent visit, and the prices more than reasonable. A wonderful find in West Seattle!

Welp this is wagyu factory now which I'll try sometime too but we went for an early friendsgiving…read moreand unfortunately they aren't really designed to accommodate large groups. We had to crowd around the table, slowly cook the meat, and pass a little snippet around our table of 10ish to the point where by the time our time limit came, everyone could still ear. Everything tasted good though and even though it was busy they acrually did let us stay an extra 30 min

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!

Hands down my favorite Chinese BBQ spot in the entire Greater Seattle area. Stepping inside feels…read morejust like being back in Asia, and when I first discovered it, I drove all the way out here nearly 10 times in a single month. They also almost always have great specials when you spend over $80! ​Must-Orders & Foodie Pro-Tip: ​* Special Lamb: The absolute star of the menu and a non-negotiable must-have. - i like to ask for additional spicy powder on the side and dip more since it is little blend for my liking ​* The Cucumber + Cold Noodle Hack: If you're a savory girl like me, order the cucumber salad to start, but save about a quarter of it (and the sauce). When you get cold noodles for dessert, dunk the leftover cucumber and tangy sauce in--it adds the perfect crunch and acidity to balance out the sweetness! ​Drink Note: They still serve beer, but it's a bit sad that they don't sell original/non-flavored soju anymore. Regardless, the incredible food and lively vibe make every trip 100% worth the drive.

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."

A classic lunch spot in Pioneer Square for good reason. This is probably one of the most reasonable…read moreBBQ prices for value I've seen in Seattle. While it's not the best BBQ, it gets the job done with great service and prices especially when you're craving it and in the neighborhood. I had the lipstick sandwich, which I got with beef brisket, and also comes with coleslaw, dill pickle, and mustard BBQ as toppings. The meat was tasty, and the toppings were well balanced. The bread was pretty standard as well. What really impressed me was the cornbread. It hit the perfect cornbread notes to my preferences - really rich, buttery, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture with prominent butter-corn notes. Seriously one of the best cornbreads I've had in my life! And such a great value at the way its priced, like the rest of the menu. Definitely check it out, if anything grab a piece of their cornbread.

This is a very very low for star. I actually had higher expectations of this place but was pretty…read moredisappointed. The place is pretty small but busy. They have a few seatings but not much and it can get cramped. Foodwise: Brisket sandwich: pretty good, the brisket was soft and flavorful. It's simple but satisfying Pork ribs salad: pork had barely meat on it, it wasn't tender and kinda bland, you definitely need the sauce. The salad was a bit much in terms of dressing. I wish they had the dressing on the side so I can put as much as I want. They were nice and gave us 3 ribs though instead of 2. Chili: came with chips. Pretty standard nothing special. Overall, it's a pretty average place. The service was good though. The people are super nice and price is good as well.