The food was awesome! It's got an old rustic vibe! They play classic country, not that pop crap! However I had the Beef dip with double meat and cheddar instead of Swiss! My wife had the beef sliders they were very good ! The service was attentive! All though we were in for late lunch in between crowds ! Over all I would recommend to eat at ! Family owned small business, support small business! read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Beef dip with double meat and cheddar cheese ! Onion rings were good ! - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

Great place to stop! Food was good, and the service was amazing! Had the chicken sandwich, it was really very tasty.

Excellent food and service. Friendly and capable staff. Conveniently located on U.S. Highway 2 in Davenport, Washington.

Smelled so good right away once we walked in. This restaurant is very inviting and has a great menu with many choices. Decor is very pleasant and pleasing. I had the Brisket Dip with cold slaw; The cold slaw comes in these oh so adorable little jars (w/ lids) that are pre-portioned and taken from a cooler. Yummy, I dipped my Brisket in the au jus and then put a bit of cold slaw on each bite My boyfriend got the rack of ribs with cold slaw, baked beans. The meat literally fell off the bones and the BBQ Sauce is so scrumptious & flavorful. Only issue we had was that the owner (we assumed) was not wearing a mask and was walking around talking to us and others at tables with food. As well as allowed others to stand and talk with out masks in the employees prep area. read more

The owners treat their employees poorly, especially their servers. I work in hospitality (serving the people) and where I work, we treat EVERYONE with kindness and respect, whether that's the owners, managers, colleagues, and customers. So this is extremely sad to see from this restaurant. The young server that served me at this restaurant the last time was so kind, timely, respectful, helpful, personable, and overall amazing. They do NOT deserve getting treated the way they do here. They need to be treated with much more compassion and respect. Also, the meat is undercooked and they add WAY too much smoke flavor into their basic menu items. Like my friend and I tried the potato salad the other day and the smoke flavoring was WAY too overwhelming and unbearable. Like we get it, it's a smokehouse, but tone it back a bit. Not worth the price at all. The inside of the entire restaurant has an unusual smell to it too, and it is not something I'd like to smell on a regular basis. It's like a fake smoke smell mixed with all the food they make mashed together and rust. The smell actually lingered on me hours after we left the establishment. At least it looks... rustic? I usually try not to leave reviews but things have to change here. read more

Love the food French fries are amazing Love the coleslaw and those ribs Service is excellent read more

Let me start by saying I love the Davenport community with all of my heart and I completely support buying local! But, I have to be honest, the Tribune has really gone down hill since it opened. I've been to the tribune quite a bit over the years since I have a family member who used to work there and I'd go to simply to support her. And also there aren't many options in town. There's no way around it: The food here is pretty gross. Most everything starts out frozen. The meats. The appetizers. The sides. Nearly all of it. There really isn't a fresh herb or veggie anywhere in the place. The meats all come frozen from the cheap restaurant supply place in Spokane, which is crazy in a farming community like Davenport where quality livestock could easily be sourced locally. There's a livestock auction house right here in town for goodness sake. The wings are rubbery and grey in color. And they cost $2 EACH. The bacon is limp and nearly translucent because it's the cheapest possible bacon on Earth. The smoked potato salad is nothing but the pre-made mayo-filled kind that comes in 5 gallon buckets, which is then tossed in the pellet smoker along with everything else. Eewwwwww. The smoked meat pizza costs $23, but the dough is frozen, the sauce is canned BBQ sauce, and the smoked meats are the leftovers from the previous days. I have also witnessed the owner recycle uneaten potato salad from people's tables once they leave. Hand. To. God. And speaking of the owners, they treat the staff like trash. Everyone who works here is completely stressed out. And servers and cooks don't last long because of it. Like I said, I'm all for local. But in this case, the tribune is just not worth it anymore. (PS: I recognize that COVID has made it extremely difficult for many local businesses. So to be clear, none of this feedback has anything to do with COVID. The conditions I've observed at the Tribune existed prior to the pandemic. So big kudos to the Davenport community for keeping the Tribune afloat.) read more

We have vacation property at Seven Bays, and when we are there for a few days we always like to make the drive here for great food. All their meats are perfect, but we always make sure one of us gets their smoked potato salad because it's delicious, and I think, the only place in the northwest to find it. It's one dish where I close my eyes and turn off all the crazy people I live with around me. And you can't have a meal here without their pork rinds that come out hot and crackling. What nice people and a great place. They are the best restaurant in Lincoln County. read more

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I had the Beef Cheddar Melt with Potato Salad one time I went and I had the Mushroom Swiss Melt with fries another time. I have only had a great experience every time I have been. All the meat is smoked, and even many of the sides are too, such as their Potato salad (which was really tasty and unique). Their BBQ sauce is incredible! The fries are equally soft and crispy which is exactly how I like them. The onion rings are not chewy and just dissolve in your mouth. My only complaint would be the Mushrooms on the burger were a little chewy unfortunately. The restaurant is a little tight but the owners and waitstaff are very accommodating! read more

Pleasantly surprised and pleased with the food here. I saw my chicken on my salad and thought it might be dry. It was smoked perfectly and super tasty. Parents loved their rack of ribs, very moist and fall off the bone. It was so good, they ordered another rack to go. Our server Jacob was incredibly attentive, very nice and did a wonderful job. Highly recommend! read more

What a pleasant surprise to find a top shelf restaurant in such a sleepy little town! The Tribune rivals any big city eatery I've frequented. The ambiance was casual and cool. I've lived in KC, St. Louis, Chicago & the DFW area....so I know good food!!! The Tribune has a great variety of foods including awesome smoked meat entrees, non-smoked meat menu items, and Washington State produced beers and wine. A great selection of food pairings with excellent libations! read more

Man, what took us so long to try this place? Real deal pitmaster barbecue in smalltown Eastern WA? You bet. It was out...stand...ing. Meats were perfectly smoked, sauce was great, and prices were fair for the product/portions. Folks in there were very friendly; chefs were decked out in professional garb, and the happy owner was all over the place doing a little bit of everything. You could see/feel the pride in all of them. Decor was unique and traditional at the same time, and the place was very clean. They only do ribs on the weekend, and that may merit an updated review from me, but wow there's no problem with having to 'put up' with their brisket & pork during the week, huh? And if you like Pork Rinds, get ready to have an umami moment. They come out hot and poppin'! What a great place. Davenport WA, I am officially jealous of you... read more

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Food was great! Ordered chicken fried steak and fish and chips. Everything was delicious and the service was terrific. Will definitely stop by again on another trip through town. read more

Great food. Great service and good people!! We are regulars and enjoy going there. Also good for events and big families. read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Prime rib Friday - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

They close at 8pm yet we called and told them part of our party would arrive after closing time. Pete and his wife were awesome, as was the whole experience. They stayed open and never rushed. The service was great, including from the owners themselves. food. Absolutely the best smoked meats in the PNW. Prime rib, potato salad, on and on. I can't say enough about this gem in the middle of (nearly nowhere)! Definable a detour off I90 is worth the time. I almost forgot to mention the well stocked bar, outdoor balcony seating and decor that you would find in the hipest joints in a major city. read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

Wow, the potato salad was out of this world. We are in town for the wildfire and needed something different to eat and boy did we have a great lunch. We had the Reuben and potato salad to go. The potato salad has a WONDERFUL smoke flavor to it. The staff was very friendly. If you are going to be in the area, even Spokane I would give this place a try. read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Yum yum - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

Well I guess it is a smokehouse, but the cheeseburger my husband and I had was so overly smoked it was gross. It tasted like it had liquid smoked poured into instead of actually smoked. Our meal was very expensive and the food was gross. Not only did the beef have an overwhelming smoked flavor, the texture was not like beef at all. It was weird. Maybe their other food is not so bad, but the burgers or fries..no thank you!! read more

This has been on my list of places to try for a while now. I don't think there are super high quality BBQ places around the area so I wanted to give this one a go. Glad I did. The small town of Davenport is one that takes you back in time. A quaint downtown that is reminiscent of times gone by with mostly older buildings and nice wide sidewalks. You'll find the Tribune at the west end of town on the North side of the street, right on the corner. The Tribune looks just like every other older building on this stretch until you get inside. It is quite roomy with a plenty of booths and chair tables. There is also a long bar with about 10 stools. It is decorated nicely and feels more modern than its exterior. We were seated quickly and given a rundown of several specials for the day. So many good sounding specials it was going to make the choice difficult. I skipped the specials all together and my buddy went with the rib special. I ordered a brisket and cheddar sandwich with a side of beans, onion ring, and potato salad. I skipped breakfast knowing I was coming here so I was ready for a feast. Every one of these items were spot on for taste. The brisket just fell apart and the sauce was absolutely perfect. They also use a very good bun for this that is not one you would purchase at the store. The onion ring was crisp, yet not greasy; the beans were some of the best I've had although they could have been heated a bit more; and the potato salad had an amazing taste to it that was both fresh and unique. My buddy had ordered the ribs and when he picked up the bone the meat just fell off. He was super impressed with the quality and taste. He was also very fond of the potato salad. Enough so that he purchased some to take home. Thankfully we were given extra napkins and some wet naps. Our waitress was super nice and kept the iced teas topped off throughout our meal. I would highly recommend the drive from Spokane to get your hands on what I believe is the best BBQ in the area. read more

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I give it a bonus star because there are few restaurants in town. The service was good snd the place quite clean, but the food was BAD. My wife had the chicken Caesar salad which was the daily special. Her lettuce was wilted and black on the ends. It came undressed with about a teaspoon of dressing on the side (and the menu said they charge extra for more dressing). I had the ribs. They came dry--no sauce at all. When I asked for some sauce I was given a tiny plastic cup half full. The meat was tender but not "fall off the bone"tender like I prefer. As I said, had this restaurant been in a larger city I would have given it 1 star. read more

This place was great. The food was really good (except for the smoked potato salad, we weren't fans of that). Very friendly staff and owner. I'm not sure how Davenport lucked out and got this gem, but they did and it's awesome!!! read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Meat sampler platter..... - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

This is the best pork tenderloin I have had in years. They smoked it to perfection. Also had the pork rinds, I had never eaten fresh pork rinds before. They just melted in my mouth. The service was great too. Met a man who I think was the owner, very nice man who wanted an honest opinion. Thanks for making a great place. read more

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I have been going to The Tribune for many years now ! Great food, very clean, friendly staff , if you get there a few mins after closing you still will be served !!May favorite is the Smoked Ribs and Prime Rib! Mmmm! I have seen the owners bend over backwards to help their employees ! Their pizzas are full of fresh ingredients ! Take or bake ! Nice variety too! Smoked ribs are another favorite of mine ! read more

What a cute place in a small town on highway 2!!!! I love to go to a place and the owner is our waitress!!! We were in town for our daughters softball game and had extra time so we stopped!!! Hubby had been hearing about the pork rinds so of course he got those and wings. The boys both had chicken and fries and I of course honed in on the brisket dip!!! It was SO good!! I hate going to a restaurant and their French dip has the mechanical processed tasting meat.. this was the exact opposite!!! The Coleslaw is served in a mason jar and is just perfect amounts of everything and a little hint of horseradish!! What a gem in this little town!! It is clean and very well decorated. Bathrooms both spotless!!! Definitely earned a 5 star review!!! read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

We stopped eating there a year ago due food not fully cooked or being served microwaved meat. This year we thought we would give them another shot. Phoned in a take out order for pulled pork sandwich and fries. They said it would be a half hour. We arrived 5 minutes early. Our food was ready. I opened the tray to discover cold fries and sandwich, no bbq sauce on the pork. Don't let the setting fool you, this is a terrible restaurant. The owner takes half the waitress tips and says it's for tax purposes. We will NEVER go there again. read more

By far better BBQ than anything in Spokane! Have to try the meat sampler and the smoked potato salad! read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

Davenport is out of our way but we were in a neighboring town and wanted to try something new. I visited the website prior to our journey and the photos of the food told me it should be worth the drive. Starting with high expectations is generally a poor idea but the Tribune Smokehouse exceeded our collective expectations. The sandwiches with assorted smoked meats were prepared perfectly as were the sweet potato fries. The fry sauce may be second to none and why not add a little tartar to the dipping sauce collection. The beer selection is not vast but there was something for everyone in the selection. We ordered a side of the potato salad, in which the potatoes are smoked, and we were pleased with the smokey punch that the potato salad delivered. Top the food with a clean restaurant, an attentive server and an owner who stopped by to make sure everything was tasting great and you have a dining experience that is tough to beat, even in a large city. Well done Tribune Smokehouse. We will be back, for no other reason than to enjoy your food and service. read more

Sometimes you just crave a burger. A GOOD burger. Tribune Smokehouse will not disappoint. I ordered the Smoked bacon cheeseburger and onion rings (only after making sure they weren't the frozen kind.) The place was crowded, but the wait staff was super efficient and service was excellent. My plate arrived and I dug in. The buns are from a local bakery and one of the best buns I've had on a burger. The meat is smoked in house and had the perfect flavor. The bacon was thick and crispy, just how I like it and the onion rings had the right amount of batter and fried right. There were a couple other items I wanted to try, but they will have to wait until I return, and I will return! read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

Stopped here on our way to Winthrop. Nice place with good food. Had the Sampler Plater and house salad. Decent prices and meat was great tasting. read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

Great bbq ribs with a fantastic sauce, tangy just the way I like it. The smoked potato salad is unique and a must try. I don't live around here but have gone way out of my way to dine here twice now. I know there will be here a third time and more! read more

The food was horrible. Waited over an hour for food that was not even worth it. . Potato salad tasted like it had liquid smoke added, ribs were extremely dry, coleslaw had no flavor. The treatment of our server by owners and other staff was beyond unacceptable. This is not the first time I have heard about the treatment of staff, owners take tips left, refuse to help when staff ask for help it and prioritize orders based on who the server is. read more

It's not a half order of ribs, it's a whole hog, so freakin amazing!!! You are crazy not to stop by this place when you are in Davenport, WA. Cole slaw, baked beans and potato salad is to die for good!! We don't do Yelp that often but the waitress Cassie made us, she was the ultimate server ever!! read more

Tribune Smokehouse - Bars Near Me - Davenport, Washington

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Great food! Very Friendly staff! The French fries are out of this world!! Had the pork sliders, which were the perfect size for lunch.

We're new to WA, and live in Medical Lake area. We came to Davenport for HS volleyball game, very cozy hometown feel. We chose this place, because we wanted something authentic/local. This place did not disappoint! Great Food , Customer Service and Price (for the amount of food we received)! We will definitely make a trip back just to eat here! read more

I'm appalled at John H's review posted 5 days ago. It looks like a plant to promote a new pizza parlor in Davenport. It's a shame there is no way to dispute outright lies and slanderous allegations before they're posted. The Tribune has been around 5 years and Peter and Debbie go out of their way to serve a great product to their community. Peter smokes the many locally sourced meats himself! They do not and never would recycle food!!!! Our family drives from the south hill of Spokane frequently to eat at the Tribune. We love the ribs and the prime rib and the brisket sandwiches, to name a few of their first rate smoked meats. I absolutely detest the fact that someone can malign and lie and get away with it! Give credit where credit is due and the Tribune is due a lot of credit and praise. They've earned their loyal customers. read more

I have eaten at the Tribune on two occasions now. Figured I would give them another shot. As I question if the reviews are coming from locals in the small town of Davenport Wa. Not many options in the small town. Great atmosphere with sports viewing on multiple TV's. Very friendly staff. The food is mediocre in taste. Small portions, small plastic plates. Kirkland Signature sandwich buns? Kirkland sirloin burger patties? This stuff I can make at home. It all started to come together when; I asked for more napkins, she brought me one napkin (this is a bbq joint) When asked for tartar sauce, she brings a half full sauce cup. Asked for bbq sauce and again was brought half full sauce cup. Upon checkout I see a surcharge on my bill for using CC. read more

This place was excellent. I had meatloaf and my friend had time rib and both were amazing. It is a dream place to stop on your way to Spokane read more

sadly we've tried them a few different times and still a one star... My wife and I ordered fish and chips the breading was over cooked and some of the fish was as well... Couldn't finish my 3 pieces of fish as bad as it was... What a waste for a great potential restaurant... Over two years we've tried 4-5 times and always a disappointment... Waitress tonight was good, but food sucked... read more

Stopped through on my way to Spokane. Must stop spot for wings. These are the best wings I've had probably ever. Don't tell my mom. Nice clean place with friendly staff. read more

We stopped here on our way to visit our son at MSU and are we glad we did!! We both had the sampler and all the meats were absolutely delicious! Staff and owner were delightful. When coming over the mountains we will make sure this is one of our stops! Thanks so much! read more

Great fall off the bone pork ribs. Barbecue sauce needs to be bottled and sold, what a treat this place is. We'll be back for sure