If you want Texas BBQ in its purest form, this is your place! When they opened up in Gig Harbor, the locals soon recognized that there was no other place to go for BBQ! The establishment is rustic yet very clean. the style of service is kept simple and kind. They provided samples to aid in making a decision. The food is absolutely next level! The Brisket, Beef dino Ribs, and everything else is delicious and consistent! We did the Turkey for Thanksgiving and wow! Simply the best I've ever had! If your feeling carnivorous this is the place to go! read more

Food is great, ambiance dine in area is big and filled with lots of nick nacks. Service was fast for me walking in on a Sunday. Packed fast to go. Fried okra was a 5 minute wait but soooooo worth it! Haven't had a good fried okra in a long time. Would definitely eat here again. read more

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Food was good we had the brisket sandwich. Lots of meat and the bbq sauce was delicious. Also had deep fried pickles they were fresh but did not come with ranch. The service I felt was ok not very friendly or helpful. Lots of parking and seating. read more

Keep your hats on for this review, my people! Here's the spice of life. We came here for dinner after spending the day on Vashon Island and weren't sure at first if we'd been to this BBQ place before. After parking and thinking back to around Covid, we remembered, yes, we had been here once before, and it was all "to go." So this time, we jumped at the chance to sit, relax, and enjoy. We ordered a pound of beef brisket and two orders of fried okra. The brisket was juicy, tender, and not too spicy. It comes dry with sauce on the side, and there are plenty of delicious sauces for your taste buds to enjoy. After receiving our brisket, my beloved and I wondered where our okra was. Watching everyone come and go, plus pickup orders, we thought it was taking a while because the okra is made fresh to order. Boy, were we wrong. After about 30 to 45 minutes of chatting and trying to figure out if it's made fresh, coated, then fried, or thawed and fried, we decided to ask. Luckily, we did because no one heard our order being called back to the kitchen. That was strange since the kitchen staff member who took our order had gone back to cooking. Maybe he thought it was dropped or the order had been made. No harm, no foul. After several eye-to-eye exchanges with staff and possibly the owner, he asked if we were waiting or needed something. We mentioned the two orders of okra. They apologized for not making the order, refunded us, and still made the okra. But wait, ladies and gentlemen, it gets even better! Not only did we get our okra, but I believe the owner also gave us smoked chicken, more brisket, sausage, beef ribs, and two delicious brownies. I know this is long, but I appreciate you sticking with me until the end. This was the perfect way to end our day! It was significant because it was our 20th Wedding Anniversary and 22 years together. We did not mention this to anyone until after everything had happened. If the owner reads this review, please know how much you blessed us with your transparency and effort to provide the best experience. The gentleman who gifted us the fantastic food and refunded our money for the okra, which he wasn't obligated to do, was incredibly kind and polite about the mistake. We truly appreciate his kindness, and he appreciated our patience and understanding. Overall, even without the extra attention, we will return because the restaurant is clean, the food stays fresh, and the service is excellent. It's incredible how some of the best BBQ is right here in Gig Harbor. read more

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I lived in Texas for 14 years and have been to all the great BBQ spots in Kansas City. Here in Washington we just don't have great BBQ......or so I thought!!! This place does a nice job of making Texas style BBQ! Had the brisket and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. Was given a free sample of the smoked pork butt (super tender and great smoke flavor) as well. Ordered a side of beans and they were really good too! Like a lot of Texas places you buy the meats by the pound and they do not offer combo plates. Really wish they did. Would have loved a plate with a couple sides. Good was really good though and I found a spot to scratch the BBQ itch! read more

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I gave BBQ2U another try, and that one visit turned into many more. The meat is solid, though sometimes a little on the mild side, but the BBQ sauce more than makes up for it. It's fantastic--and they even bottle and sell it. Bring back an empty bottle, and you get half off your refill, which is a great deal. The fries are also excellent, always cooked fresh, and the staff here are incredibly friendly and personable. They take the time to chat and even remember you when you come back. I personally always get a brisket sandwich slathered in sauce. read more

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I was pleasantly suprised with the BBQ here! Stumbled upon this place when I was looking for something to eat in the Gig Harbor area. Texas style bbq with a focus on delicious smokey beef with sauce on the side. Went with the 1 lb beef brisket (fatty cuts of course), 1lb pork ribs, beef brisket and brisket chili. Sadly, they forgot to add the two sausages I ordered so I cannot comment on them. Beef brisket was very succulent and delicious. The beef rib is always a favored cut of mine and always get this if available. Enough meat for two people as the rib is enormous. Pork ribs were very tender fall of the bone. Brisket chili was interesting riff that had sweet corn mixed in. BBQ for a bit over $100 it was enough food for about 5 meals so all in all not a bad deal. I hope they remember the sausages next time! read more

BBQ2U - Beef rib, 1 lb pork ribs, 1 lb beef brisket (fatty), brisket chili - Barbeque Near Me - Gig Harbor, Washington

Food was great. The customer service leaves a lot To be desired. I literally left the restaurant in tears. There were two people talking at me while I tried to give my order. One was abrupt and started making my order before I could give the whole thing, making me unsure he had down what I wanted. The second hadn't spoken to the first and started ringing up my order Incorrectly. When I clarified what I had ordered he seemed inconvenienced. As the first guy heard that, he acted surprised and said I hadn't said that before. Likely because he wasn't paying full attention while I gave the order in the first place. I repeated what I wanted 4-5 more times because I was interrupted each time or the person walked away while I was talking. I finally handed them my phone because I was reading my order off from a text. Overall it was so stressful and overwhelming. read more

Pork is great have had that a few times. I think the brisket is better at jacks BBQ. The fried okra here is 10/10. I wish they had some mustard based bbq sauce. Cornbread is good gives off jiffy vibes. Wish there were more bananas in the pudding. The line though..... this place can get real backed up. Staff has always been friendly. read more

I was craving BBQ, and have been wanting to try BBQ2U for a while. My husband and I stopped in during the week after work looking for a quick bite to eat in the plaza. Not knowing what to expect, surprisingly, there was a solid line to order your food at the counter. There is plenty of seating inside, and they offer to-go and online orders. You wait in line to order, and then also wait at the counter to get your food. There isn't a "take your name" or "call your number" system, but the food is worth the wait. We both ordered brisket sandwich, with chips and a fountain soda. They also have a selection of unique bottled sodas. The sandwich was simple, but still delicious. They have an area with sauces you can choose from, but I wished they were labeled so you know what sauce was what. There's also an area to purchase sauces and rubs to take home, and other merchandise items. It's a cool local spot that filled my BBQ craving. There is a BBQ boat that I want to try next time! read more

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So this is Texas bbq- which should be all about the brisket. And...the brisket was phenomenal! Best I've had outside of Texas. Perfect! The red hot sausage was good- but cooled off to fast. Great flavor though. The ribs were good. My wife love them. I prefer a little more fall off the bone, but no complaints. The pulled pork was not up to my standard. It's OK as I will be ordering brisket only next time. The sides- potato salad and French fries were great. The coleslaw was good - not perfect, but good. The beans had good reviews. The mac and cheese got thumbs down from the family. Overall- really good Texas bbq! read more

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Hands down the best Texas BBQ I've had since coming to Washington! Come early if you're looking for a specific protein, like all real BBQs they can only smoke/grill so much each day. There's a chance you could miss out! BBQ2U has great menu options for proteins and sides as well as a bunch of nostalgic soda brands. Our favorite side is the fried okra (my wife was raised in TX and this is a common BBQ side). It's always fried fresh to order and never oily. The other sides are tasty as well. Every protein I've tried has been great: brisket, turkey, sausage, etc. Great BBQ flavors. It's a walk up order window with plenty of seating inside. Service is prompt and friendly. Bonus: They have a selection of books by local authors and really encourage book ownership and reading. read more

I am a returning customer. I ordered a to go order consisting of 1 pound split 1/2 brisket and 1/2 pork with a side order of fries. The brisket and pulled pork were good as always a little on the dry side. The BBQ sauce is pretty good as well. This is one of the better BBQ places that Ive found outside of Texas or Kansas City, certainly within Washington. The restaurant has the feel of an authentic Texas BBQ though it is not at the same level as Franklin or Jack Stacks in KC. for example. I was disappointed with the fries for a second time as they were dry and not a lot of flavor but this was a to go order so there may have been some quality loss on the drive home. There is not a sign but I learned that if one does order to go they may bypass the line and go around to the other side to pick up the order. read more

Yum! My kids love the food here! My youngest loves the Mac n cheese and my oldest loves the brisket. Good service and friendly staff. I need to remember that this place is near my house more and visit more often. read more

We came back since they serve till they run out of food. We were told to come around 12p or when they open. The menu is a bit confusing but it is really more of al la carte as there really is not a meal for 2 or 3 ppl. Ordered meat and sides since the meat is based off weight and not dish. Meat - Dino Beef Rib & Burnt Ends (5 stars) The rib was almost 2lbs, they do not separate or pull meat off. It cost is $50 right off the bat but well worth as the fat was rendered and fell off the bone. There is BBQ sauce but did not need as the seasoning, smoke ring and bark was excellent. Sides - Mac & Cheese, Chili, Beans and Coleslaw The Mac & Cheese had mushy noodles and was bland. Chili and Coleslaw were ok, nothing too special and bland. The beans were excellent (highly recommend) The restaurant was clean and well lit, smells wonderful when you enter. Started getting busy around noon (Saturday) and many took to go so plenty of seating. When we stopped by the first time in the evening, it was packed and only sausage & sides left. Highly recommend and will be coming back to try other meats. read more

Wandering Gig Harbor, seeking a place for late lunch and so happy to find this gem. I love brisket and BBQ2U does it RIGHT. Ordered the brisket sandwich, made it monster so ended up with 2 meals. Hubby got BBQ chicken sandwich because he's healthier and stole my fries. Delicious BBQ. Would definitely come back. May even buy a pound of brisket for my meat cravings. read more

wow!!! first time here, just enjoyed the brisket samdwich monster sized and it was delicious!!!! really really good. they were also fast (i waited about 3 mins or so even though its fri afternoon) and the two dudes up front were super courteous and friendly!! highly recommend. oh, and i paid around 13 bucks i think and id say its worth it!!! try them out read more

BBQ2U - last bite of the brisket sandwich monster size. DELICIOUS - Barbeque Near Me - Gig Harbor, Washington

Fantastic! Best bbq spot around. I ordered the Burnt ends and sausage with a side of baked beans and cold slaw and it was some of the best I've had. This is a must try spot, nothing like it. read more

Having grown up in Oklahoma and getting accustomed to the best BBQ in the world in OK and the surrounding BBQ states, this place is on point. Everything is what you would expect from a top notch BBQ establishment. Ribs, brisket, burnt end Saturdays, fried okra, etc. read more

Great bbq. 2lbs Brisket, quad Mac, one side of beans... and the fam is left full and happy!

They have these massive salt and pepper beef ribs! Best in class and the guys that work there are so nice!

The food was absolutely fantastic, and the customer service was truly outstanding! The brisket was amazing!

Amazing food and friendliest customer service! The guys that work Wednesday to Saturday are so helpful and want you to have a great experience, and provide advice on what to get. I am sure the other employees are great too, we have just happened to go when the same staff has been working. They are also available for catering parties small or large. Highly recommend!! read more

Second time and enjoyed the food. We order the beef rib and turkey. The rib was so large it could be a meal for multiple people. The coleslaw is good read more

BBQ2U - Brisket and Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Gig Harbor, Washington

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Finally stopped by this afternoon for lunch. I ordered the BBQ Boat, with pulled pork, sausage link, beans and potato salad. Everything was good except for the potato salad. Just tasted like it came from the grocery store deli. My favorite was the beans as it had ham, onion, bell pepper, and bits of pork and bacon in it. The guy at the counter was very sweet. The place is easy to fine and lots of parking. Of course there is the requisite country music playing but not so loud that you can't have a conversation! read more

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I got the recommendation yesterday to come try this bbq place and being from Texas I was really tired of people recommending bbq places because none are ever comparable to real Texas BBQ but whew!!!! Let me tell you this place was AMAZING! We tried quite a bit of the menu this trip, the brisket was moist and flavorful, the pulled pork was delicious, we didn't unfortunately get to try the jalapeño sausage because they were out but the regular one was good, the turkey was also great. As far as sides go we tried the Mac and cheese and potato salad both were good. Their bbq sauce was so good definitely recommend taking a bottle home. The place was well lit and clean and had a Texan aesthetic. Highlights of this spot are -The food -service was top tier -Big Red -Blue bell ice cream -Sweet Tea Yelp viewers, I usually always take pictures of my food but this place was so good I got lost feeling at home I forgot to take pictures. I will update this post in the future with pictures but overall best bbq in Washington! Shout out to the guy at the Chevy dealership in Enumclaw for the recommendation !!!! read more

Best brisket ever! Tender, falls apart, flavorful, wonderful. Roll was soft and equally satisfying. Also enjoyed the potato salad. Love the 'candy jar' and the easy drink refills also! read more

Brisket was perfect, moist and delicious smoky flavor. Service was great, excited for my next visit. read more

BBQ2U is incredible! Legit BBQ and absolutely delicious. You won't be disappointed. We've tried the brisket sandwich, pulled pork, smoked chicken thigh, all the sides, and cornbread. Even their BBQ sauce is delicious! Highly highly highly recommend. BEST BBQ in the state by far. read more

My favorite BBQ spot in Washington, it's the closest thing I've had to BBQ in Texas. If you are ever in the area it's a must try! Don't forget the banana pudding. read more

I got the pulled pork sandwich! It was mid and very dry! I added bbq sauce which just didn't do it for. The atmosphere could be elevated more but Customer service was great tho! read more

The brisket is fabulous, my go to when I don't have time to cook but am entertaining. It's not inexpensive but worth it. I buy the brisket by the pound and add my own sides. read more

I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and my husband ordered the chicken since they were all out of brisket. I personally wasn't impressed, just felt it was pretty bland. I wish they had different types of BBQ sauce such as different heat levels. We also ordered fries, Mac and cheese and the jalapeno cheddar sausage. The sausage had the most flavor/spice out of everything. The guy at the register wasn't the friendliest but there was another worker I talked to about some of the ingredients and he was very kind and attentive!! If you haven't had Texas BBQ this place might be great to you but if you are trying to compare to TX I'd say lower your expectations before going. read more

My husband and our Rhodesian Ridgeback (who's very, very picky) absolutely LOVE this place! I'm a vegetarian, so I'm not a great judge of meat stuff but I can tell you that whenever he brings any home the two of them devour it! The meat to go is perfect when we're having big salad night at home, I don't have to cook and the boys get drool worthy brisket or pulled pork. It's truly a win win! read more

We've been here at least 4 times for take out - and happy to say they do not disappoint! Our tried and true favorites are the brisket and St. Louis spare ribs - so tender, juicy, and finger licking good! Our go to sides are the coleslaw, Mac and cheese, and potato salad. The banana pudding is also another must get! There's often a line to order, but line moves fast. Overall our favorite BBQ joint in Washington! read more

The brisket here is some of the best I've ever had.. and I've lived in Texas, Georgia, Chicago and Kansas City. The staff is super friendly and they go out of their way to help schools and other organizations. They often host local authors for book signing events. This is one of my favorite places in the area. read more

I have two consistent complaints for this popular BBQ place. First when you order their brisket or pulled pork there seems to be no attempt to remove the FAT before they weigh the meat unless you ask them to do so. I don't want to pay for lots of fat and be disappointed. Happens often unless you make the request. Second complaint is how often they run out of brisket or other popular items. Their solution I was told that I needed to call ahead to see if they have what I want to order. Yup. So don't just drop in and expect to get what you want!!!! read more

I got the beef rib, brisket, Mac and cheese and baked beans. The beef ribs are about $24/pound and they're basically served as a slab of meat. So the slab could be 1.5 pounds or it could be 2.5 pounds. I was happy with everything. It's hard to find good BBQ around here and honestly I was ready to give up. We actually just BBQ at home because we couldn't find anywhere that does it well. But this place is great. I will go back. Meat was tender and juicy and service is fast. Sides are in warmers so just get scooped up. Meats are all already done and in a big warmer thing. I'm guessing maybe a special kind of warmer or maybe a steam oven? No idea but the meat was juicy and not dried out! read more

Okay, I have been a fan of BBQ2U because of the brisket. I was just dealt a shock when I was without kids and I could enjoy some BBQ. They changed the menu so it is mostly ala cart. Those trays used to have prices. I was shocked when my Lone Star Tray and Coke came to $29 when it used to be about $18. The brisket was still excellent, but I going to have to give a se one thought about the pricing, it was like I drove all the way to Seattle. read more

Top Notch! Just passing through and I had them hook me up. Boy did they. Brisket, pulled pork, and jalapeño cheese sausage. The sides were beans and potato salad. Really good potato salad, the way I like it. The meat was done exactly the way you would do it yourself. Brisket was salt and pepper, smoked to perfection. Pulled pork had the good smoked taste. And I'm glad I didn't pass on the sausage- real good and not too spicy. Highly recommend, wishing there was one close to my home. read more