Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Seattle, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Seattle, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Seattle using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Golden Daisy Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2518 Beacon Ave S Seattle, WA 98144
- Categories: Dim Sum, Barbecue, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Harbor City Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (2022 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 S King St Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Barbecue, Dim Sum, Cantonese
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Rainier Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (634 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6400 Martin Luther King Jr Way S Seattle, WA 98118
- Categories: Barbecue, Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Jack's BBQ - Columbia Tower

- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 701 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Tacos
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#26. Jack's BBQ - SoDo

- Rating: 4.0/5 (961 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3924 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98108
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Cocktail Bars
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#25. Jack's BBQ - South Lake Union

- Rating: 4.0/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 9th Ave N Seattle, WA 98109
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Taste of Xi'an - Seattle

- Rating: 4.0/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4523 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
- Categories: Chinese, Barbecue, Noodles
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#23. Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2260 1st Ave S Seattle, WA 98134
- Categories: Barbecue
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#22. Mee Sum Pastry

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1023 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1526 Pike Pl Seattle, WA 98101
- Categories: Bakeries, Dim Sum, Barbecue
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#21. Stone Korean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Dexter Ave N Seattle, WA 98109
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
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#20. Raney Brothers BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Seattle, WA 98116
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
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#19. NWTXBBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 4611 36th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Stands
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#18. Hole In the Wall BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 215 James St Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#17. Pike's Pit Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1505 Pike Pl Seattle, WA 98101
- Categories: Barbecue
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#16. Ton Kiang Barbeque Noodle House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 668 S Weller St Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Barbecue, Cantonese, Noodles
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#15. Meet Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 500 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#14. Gangnam Seattle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 516 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Chicken Shop
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#13. Ishoni Yakiniku

- Rating: 4.5/5 (224 reviews)
- Address: 611 Broadway E Seattle, WA 98102
- Categories: Barbecue, Japanese
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#12. Lil Red's Takeout and Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4225 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
- Categories: Caribbean, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#11. Seoul Bowl - Seattle

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Chicken Wings
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#10. Emma's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5303 Rainier Ave S Seattle, WA 98118
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue
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#9. Wood Shop BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (679 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2513 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98144
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#8. Almanqal Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (154 reviews)
- Address: 1712 N 45th St Seattle, WA 98103
- Categories: Mediterranean, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#7. Raney's Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3923 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98108
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp