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    BBQ Pete's

    4.0 (615 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    The Sandwich with No Name, a rib, beans, potato salad
    Rhett B.

    As I was visiting from Alabama and down in SeaTac, I yelped the BBQ places in the area and settled on BBQ Pete's. A big reason why I settled on BBQ Pete's is because they have fresh-brewed sweet tea, the only way to make fantastic sweet tea! And it did not disappoint! But there was a lot more good stuff at BBQ Pete's. I asked the employees which meat I had to eat from there if this was my only time ever eating there and they said the brisket. For my entree, I ordered the "Sandwich with No Name." It comes with brisket, crispy onions, smoked provolone, a Smoky Spread, and Pete's sauce. I added a rib and the rib was better than the sandwich! My 2 sides were the loaded potato salad and beans. I love the creaminess of a baked potato salad. The beans were homemade with pork and brisket mixed in. All of the sauces were marvelous with each offering something a little different. I won't go into great detail about the sauces since there are photos here on Yelp that describe them accurately. Just know all of them are fantastic and the hot I would rank at a 4 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being super hot. Overall, I enjoyed BBQ Pete's and would eat here again. Everything was fantastic but the employees oversold me on the brisket. It wasn't bad but the rib was soooo much better and looking at photos, I would think the rest of their meats are better as well.

    Hot link and muffin
    Karen C.

    This was our second visit to BBQ Pete's. Since we were in Seattle we drove 1/2 hour to this restaurant in Kent because of the reviews and great dining experience our first visit. First time was a few years ago. On that trip we ate a slab of ribs at the restaurant and it was literally falling off the bones. When I picked up a piece the meat started coming off the bone before reaching my lips. The sauces were varied, there were spicy options, and everything was scrumptious! This visit I tried a hot link that was fresh and delicious. It had nice peppered heat and didn't have that annoying chewy casing. The sauces were warm but didn't seem to hold the same appeal as before. The corn bread muffin was delicious. The real disappointment however was the slab I took back to our hotel room. We were so disappointed I forgot to take a pic. The ribs were overcooked and hard - definitely not falling off the bone tender. We tossed it. If we ever go back we will eat there for sure. Service was ok. No tatted person at the front counter running customers away lol but staff weren't warm and fuzzy either. They are very focused on getting orders out but genuinely caring and making sure customers walk away with a smile aren't really a priority. Ice cream and hand washing stations in the dining area are great attractions.

    April J.

    3.5 stars! I'm not as tough of a BBQ critic but it really depends on what you order, some menu items are better than others! Definitely a worthy stop if you are craving bbq. Lots of menu and side options, various sauces that they make in house, and free soft serve. The ribs and sausage were delicious, but have to say that the brisket was a little dry. Mac and cheese and cornbread were good. The seating inside is very very casual so keep that in mind if you were planning a date or anything haha. Also it's a great idea that they have a hand washing station right next to the exit!

    BBQ Ribs Lite Plate (1/3 Slab)
    Alex T.

    Pretty great for what it advertises it self as. Probably not the healthiest bang for your buck, and probably not a bang for your buck either, but the ribs and coleslaw are quite good. Complimentary soft serve is also very cool too. Service was incredibly fast and their hand washing station was very unique and efficient. Great southern atmosphere and vibes. Would come back again for a company dinner if given the chance.

    Ice cream not from Pete's!
    Wingnut W.

    Absolutely unacceptable. I've been to BBQ Pete's in Kent (6621 S 211th St, Suite 106) a few times before, and each visit, the customer service seems to get worse. Today sealed it. Can't believe I'm writing this but here goes! I paid for a BBQ pork sandwich and a drink. Afterward, I went for the complimentary ice cream, only to see a sign saying the machine's down and to ask at the counter. No problem. I politely asked. Instead of a normal response, I got glared at by a tattooed staff member who snapped at me with a smug, accusatory, "Did you buy something or not?" I was stunned, not by what he said, but how he said it. Condescending. Rude. Challenging. I replied, "Yes sir, want to see my receipt?" He rolled his eyes and sneered, "Heh, I guess not." I told him I didn't appreciate his tone. He didn't care. In fact, he came around the counter, physically came around, to confront me over ice cream. Are you kidding me? This is just insane? I know people have a bad day but c'mon? I said, "Forget it, I don't need the ice cream," and turned to ask for a refund. Another staff member chimed in with, "Well, we usually charge $5 for those," as if that made any of this okay. The guy just stared at me, no accountability, nothing. I thought this was a joke? This place doesn't just lack customer service sadly, it's hostile. I will never be back. BBQ Pete's in Kent has the single worst staff interaction I've experienced at any restaurant, anywhere. The management should be ashamed! Avoid it like the plague, I sure am now! Oh btw went to DQ got my ice cream much better!

    Ward L.

    I'm always a little skeptical about BBQ places in strip malls. All fears were put to rest once I got inside. Place is legit. I ordered the brisket and the guy asked what I wanted for a side. I said 1/4 pound of pulled pork. Got the beans too. Food came out and was delicious. Exactly what I was hoping for. I shall warn you that the brisket is sliced thin, which TBH was not expected but made for a great experience. No knife needed. Their sauces were top shelf. All a little differ so you should be able to find something your pallet is agreeable to. I like the "Fair" personally. Oh, and the beans were the best I've had. Can't put my finger on exactly what it was but I ate them all. Service was 10/10. Logan was great

    BBQ Three Meat Dinner
    Camille C.

    Delicious authentic BBQ spot! As soon as you walk in you see all of their awards- that's always a good sign! My hubby ate here a couple years ago when he was up here for work and wanted to take me. We ordered to go since it was crowded inside. We ordered A LOT of food. I mean... we gotta try everything right?! I ordered the dinner trio which came with chicken, ribs, pulled pork, and 2 sides (cornbread muffin and their amazing baked bbq beans). Hubby got the brisket dipped sandwich, with a side of brisket, cornbread muffin, baked bbq beans, and loaded potato salad. There was a section to make all our bbq sauces to go so we tried everything. The butter they gave for the cornbread was so light, whipped and a bit sweet. Everything was delicious! Our food came out super fast and they thoughtfully packaged it all nice and secure. Love this place!!!!

    BBQ pork sandwich Memphis style
    Jill E.

    All I can say is the food looked good when it came out, the people working there were very nice and helpful, but the food was just so so. I got a pork sandwich, Memphis style, which means it had coleslaw on top and a side of potato salad. It looked yummy but all I can say was it was boring. The pork had no sauce on it so it was pretty dry. I went to the containers on the counter and got additional sauce which made it better. It was a good size sandwich so did get my money's worth. The potato salad was billed as loaded potato salad which I guess means it had all the stuff you'd put on a loaded baked potato. However, it had absolutely no flavor and I didn't even finish it. My husband got the spicy chop. The nice person taking his order let him taste it before he ordered and he got a side of fries. When I asked if he'd get it again he said no. He thought the meat was dry even though it had lots of sauce on it. He did like the fries which were seasoned. The restaurant was clean and obviously well taken care of but except for ribs and chicken everything was sandwiches, they did have huge salads, and my husband really wanted just sliced brisket which you normally get at a BBQ place.

    1/2 BBQ Ribs Dinner (Half Slab)
    Bill T.

    This place is out of the way in Kent. I have made the drive a few times . I like their bbq ribs. I would recommend this place. They have lots of parking. The people were friendly. You won't be disappointed

    Spicy chop sandwich and Loaded Potato Salad
    Barry B.

    Stopped in for lunch today. Ordered the spicy chop sandwich and loaded potato salad. Food was excellent and very filling. They have a great menu with lots of options.

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    The best bbq I ever tasted hands down!! They food came out in five minutes very clean in there I go at least one time every three months

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    The best BBQ around! Love the pupper pork sandwiches, loaded baked potato salad and cornbread muffins.

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    Great place to bring home some meat. Yum. Great brisket, Great BBQ sauces. Super friendly staff. Free ice cream. Yummi

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    BBQ chicken and ribs at par with Famous Dave's. The kids love the complimentary soft serve ice cream!

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