3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Seattle, WA

“Jack's BBQ is owned and run by Pit Master Jack Timmons, who has lived in Seattle for over 20 years. He opened the SoDo location to bring authentic Central Texas BBQ to the city. Jack has perfected his barbecue skills by serving delicious smoked meats to thousands of Northwest BBQ fans at special events. The restaurant offers a lunchtime buffet with a traditional BBQ in a unique setting. They have three of the largest smokers on the West Coast, each over 20 feet long burning Texas-imported mesquite wood for perfectly smoked meats. Jack's BBQ also provides catering for events and group gatherings. Their sister restaurant, Jackalope Tex-Mex & Cantina offers a tasty alternative featuring Mexican dishes with a Texas twist. Jack’s second dine-in restaurant is located in Seattle’s technology district. They also serve happy hour food and great cocktails.”

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“Wood Shop BBQ carefully selects its meat with the same attention to detail as its wood and flavors. The restaurant is owned by Matt Davis and James Barrington, who have over ten years of BBQ experience. Matt Davis spent 10 years perfecting his BBQ skills and dreaming of bringing top-quality barbecue to Seattle. James believes in the motto, Make Lives Better. Liz Hill is the General Manager of this restaurant. Wood Shop BBQ takes great pride in using high-quality beef from Painted Hills in Fossil. This restaurant is a great place for BBQ lovers and anyone looking for a delicious meal in Seattle. The restaurant has a warm atmosphere, tasty food and seating options, including indoor seating, a heated outdoor space and a fenced patio. If you’re planning an event, they offer catering services and food truck options. Food truck requests should be made at least three weeks before your event date.”

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“Jones Barbeque serves old-fashioned BBQ favorites, including ribs, brisket, and sweet potato pie. They use the finest ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They specialize in classic barbecue dishes and a variety of hearty sandwiches like the Chop Pork Sandwich. Jones Bar-B-Q's menu features a variety of smoked meats, including ribs, turkey, burnt ends, brisket, and their signature hand-crafted sausage all cooked over hickory logs. Dine-in, takeout, and online orders are also available for your convenience. Vegetarian options like the vegan sandwich are also available at Jones Barbeque.”

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