A must if you like genuine Southern BBQ. Made fresh daily and generous portions. The meat is tender and full of flavor. While they don't have anywhere to sit, it is worth taking home or making a picnic out of it. The pulled pork, Tri tip and chicken were perfectly seasoned and wonderful stand alone. read more

BBQ brisket and Pork Ribs meat special with corn bread and two sides. The sides are excellent I didn't care too much for the corn bread it tastes too much like corn cake, but if you order the special make sure you get extra sauce on the meats. It's finger licking good. The candied yams were great but too sweet for my taste. read more

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Clyde's Southern Wood Fired BBQ is a take-away food truck in Renton serving up a variety of BBQ meats and sides. They certainly don't scrimp on the portions! The pulled pork sandwich was MASSIVE - more like a big heaping plate of pulled pork with a toasted bun on bottom and top. You'll need a fork (trust me). The BBQ sauce is too sweet for my taste but I appreciated the buttered/toasted bun. The meat was pretty good! Some dry/burnt bits but overall good. The texture of the mac'n'cheese is more like a baked mac. On the dry side with cheesy bits rather than a moist, cheesy stovetop mac. Service was so kind. Love that they serve a variety of Faygo flavors. I'd come back to try something else next time! read more

Clyde's Southern - Pulled Pork Sandwich and Mac - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Definitely recommend Clyde's! Stopped for takeout after a mariners game and was not disappointed. The smell was amazing! Service was quick and friendly. We split a brisket plate with Mac and cheese and baked beans. The brisket was fall apart delicious! Loved they added some burnt ends - the bark was perfect. The Mac and cheese had a nice crust and baked beans were very good. Their sauce has just the right amount of spices. Cornbread was a little dry but we still ate it! read more

Clyde's Southern - Brisket plate with Mac & cheese and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

One of the best Food Trucks serving Bar b que in the surrounding cities. The meat is tender and the Sauce is Saucin'

First the good news. The okra was delicious. Now the rest of the story My order was for ribs, brisket, potato salad, okra, cornbread and hot links When I got home I did not get the potato salad or hot links. Maybe they were great, but I'll never know. The brisket was very dry, and clearly was leftover from another day. The ribs were ok, but I'm not sure they were fresh either. The cornbread was ok as was the bbq sauce. I really don't like leaving less than great reviews, but the food was overall not very good read more

First off Mmmmmmmmm..... Delicious convenient roadside BBQ with good service!!!!! My wife & I got the brisket & rib combo with greens and mac&cheese which also came with cornbread. A great value considering this is authentic southern bbq y'all. I couldn't resist trying the hotlink with baked beans & those brown sugar yams. I can't wait to stop in again to try the rest of their sure to be tasty menu items. Thank you for bringing authentic southern bbq to Renton!!!!! read more

Clyde's Southern - They got greens y'all!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

I love their ribs and collard greens, absolutely, positively, incredible!!! When you go, get the double meat plate, it's soooo worth it!!!

*The Best BBQ In Renton ( Brisket + Mac & Cheese + Greens! Cornbread Smacking too! Great nice Sweet People :) read more

I ordered rib tips and they were completely black (burnt). It was very unfortunate because I've been passing this location and I really wanted it to be my go to bbq spot. The sauce was great! I asked the lady if they had any that weren't burnt and she responded that it was the rub!!!! Please note the rib tips were NOT tender. I didn't want a back and forth. So I tossed them in the trash right on site because they weren't edible. read more

Flat out fantastic... what a great find off Rainer Ave. best bbq around. Nice guy too and very friendly. Renton can be the " Dead Zone" for great restaurants but Clyde's is a winner. Hint: just get the brisket sandwich with potato salad and split it. read more

Not good in large portions. I have never eaten at the restaurant but a friend ordered catering for a party. The BBQ was not good to say the least. The brisket was especially dry and tasted burnt. When the party was over, we had a lot of food and nobody wanted to take any home read more

Order was incorrect and no one responded to my complaint. I'm very disappointed. It is difficult in trying to get feedback or responses.

What can I say about this joint right here. When I arrived, the fragrant smell of wood being fired and the smell of barbecue. Makes your mouth water in ways that only barbecue can satisfy. I was greeted with the warmest welcome. The cashier was patient enough to me to allow me to place my order even with me being on the phone to ensure it was an accurate order. She was kind and very polite. The food was a nice portioned plate. And she asked me if I wanted my links to be cut or to be a full one, not fully used to someone asking me that question; however I'm glad to have being asked since you never know. The links are mildly spicy. The brisket is tender and has a wonderful chew to it. The barbecue sauce is on point. The potato salad has a nice flavor of mustard. By comparison I personally prefer either or. And the mustard is a wonderful welcome since (for me) I usually get mayonnaise based "tato" salads. The baked beans are also on point too! All in all a great meal. Thank you read more

They were super fast and quite nice but for the price I don't think the food was very much worth it. The ribs were super good that didn't disappoint me at all but the Greens overly disappointed me I had high hopes but they were so bitter an the meat in the greens looked old and dry the Mac and cheese had no flavor at all besides just cheese not even a hint of onion or garlic but with the ribs it was good together.. the corn bread wasn't bad but for the price you pay it's small portions I'd wish they were a little bit bigger an the corn bread to be less dry. read more

This is the best BBQ I've tasted in the Seattle area! I ordered the brisket sandwich, fried okra, and collard greens. The sandwich was packed with brisket, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Tip: get the BBQ sauce on the side if you don't plan on eating it right away. The fried okra, so crispy on the outside, cooked through to where the inside had that creamy texture. Perfectly seasoned. The collards I could have eaten a while pot alone. No extra vinegar, hot sauce needed. It's in there! The pot liquor? Whooooooo! My only regret, I didn't get the cornbread to soak it up. I wasn't going to waste any of that liquid gold! Drinking it was still My-T-Fine! Stop in and give it all a try yourself! read more

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BEWARE!! I went to Clyde's BBQ in Renton today for the first time in almost 2 years (I don't live close by). As I was walking up to the window to order, I saw anlittle black dog come out the back door of the food truck and was standing on the deck area where the bbq smoker is. The lady that worked there was calling the other male worker to come and get his dog. Excuse me, why is there a DOG there to begin with!? To have a dog in the area where food is being prepared and cooked for customers is very unsanitary. Dog hair could be shedding in the inside of the food truck, the works could be touching the dog without washing their hands, you just don't know. But needless to say, I did not order any food from this place. Oh, and I also noticed that their food inspection rating is now "Okay" when previously it was "Excellent". Things sure have changed in 2 years! read more

Seriously disappointed with this one. Seen this place for years, it's a high traffic area with Fred Meyer on one side and McLendons on the other. I tend not to be impressed with commercial BBQ, but love a good Hot Link. The photos showed what appeared to be a traditional link. Some place do weird things like Jalapeno Cheddar and Apple Mango, but just serve me a regular hot link. Some place split them in half, grill them and do all kinds of wild-ish that ain't southern. The thought of getting a real deal smoked hot link had my jowls, expressed! Unfortunately, what I got was a room temp link that was under cooked and cool if not cold in the center. With all the smoke and heat coming off this truck, that was completely unacceptable. I will say at $3, it was a fair deal and if he invested in Hot Dog Buns and served these suckers hot, he would be printing money at $3.50 per Link. Oberto is just a few miles up the road and I think for $6, you get a link, chips and a drink, which beats most fast food options. I was pulling for this guy, but he dropped the ball and there is no need for me to return. read more

Delicious food! Friendly, professional,down to earth family! I Highly recommend you visit them. read more

Drove past this food truck and noticed the bbq smell. After seeing consistent customers I decided to stop by and give them a try. I was skeptical at first being the area isn't particularly know for good bbq. Needless to say I am glad I stopped. I actually ordered here twice now as I write this review. The first time I had the rib meal which I got the bbq sauce on the side, I had their two standard sides (potato salad and baked beans). All meals come with the standard side and there is a $1 upcharge to change the side. I enjoyed the ribs they were tender and moist, I honestly didn't even need bbq sauce. Both sides were good as well. My second visit I got the chicken meal and it good as well. I recommend this place if you're looking for good bbq . Lastly, the customer service was great. On my first visit they forgot to add an extra side I payed for in addition to my meal. I was unable to go back and called and left a message. I received a call back and was able to pick up the side the next day. read more

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My husband, two littles and I shared two plates for about $40 and even had some leftovers for lunch the next day! We chose the ribs for one plate and brisket for the other. Both came with a good portion of BBQ sauce, slice of cornbread, scoop of potato salad, & good portion of baked beans. My husband definitely liked the flavor of the ribs and the brisket was your standard from a good BBQ place. Clyde's is definitely a gem for the otherwise hard to come by legit BBQ options in the Pacific Northwest. Not sure it's my favorite to be honest but definitely decent and appreciated the value! I think the potato salad stood out to me as the most unique of the things we tried. Everything else was on par with what I'd expect from a legit BBQ place. read more

Clyde's Southern - Half of two plates - ribs & biscuits with beans, cornbread and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

Anyone who gets the craving for bbq in the Seattle area likely already knows that there are very limited options available. I was pleasantly surprised to find Clyde's Southern when visiting Renton. I didn't honestly know if any bbq was going to score above 3 stars for me in Washington but Clyde's managed to barely scrape by. For real, 3.5 is more accurate but hey! I'll take it! For starters the sandwiches are a fair $10 and each sandwich busting full of smokey, tender, juicy bbq. I really don't prefer brisket to be chopped, so that was a bit off putting and I wondered why they did this. The meat is so tender, that mixed with the sauce and a soft bun, the sandwich is very 1 texture and really needs something with a crunch like a pickle. Sides are painfully overpriced at $5.50 each so I skipped on that. The bbq sauce is a real winner here. Mouth watering smokey! A bit too sweet so it may upset your stomach so be aware of that. Overall Im impressed with the quality coming out of this truck in a parking lot. Ill be back. read more

Clyde's Southern - Brisket Sandwich (it's chopped) - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Still the BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH I have ever had. First time was what 7 years ago....I thought gee about 10 bucks...is that high...WELL I was STILL enjoying it the next day for lunch. It was HUGE. Totally worth it. In fact tastes so good I'd pay more. Over the years Clyde and his wife have done a fantastic job. Even had a big fire damage year or so ago...but they made it though that BIG PROJECT. MY SYSTEM / SUGGESTION is buy the Pulled Pork sandwich for NOW...then get at least a pound(if they have enough) for several meals at home. I say I share some with friends....but they have to be special friends...it is so good it is hard to give it up. I warm it up and put a pile on a salad. Gad...when I make the salad I am popping fork fulls into my mouth....you know like hot chocolate chip cookies where you are supposed to let them cool for dessert.??.? no where did this 4 cookies go? It is a ways for me to drive down Rainier from I-90 area...BUT so worth it. Never a problem parking ...right there or over next door at MaClendons Hardware...where you can find anything during your easy wait. ALWAYS such a nice family affair. Thanks Clyde and April. Love, Brogan from Seattle....gad my mouth is watering and it is almost midnight and HAD dinner already. read more

Clyde's Southern - New Brunswick Stew - Off menu surprise comfort experience. Perfect. - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Brisket was old and tough as leather. Wait time of about 30 mins and order was missing items. Expensive for what I received. Will not be back. read more

my husband picked up two dinners before 2 o'clock today, Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The food must've been leftovers from last night because the brisket was crumbly and hard. The macaroni and cheese was not cheesy. It was dry and the chicken it was chicken. And for $36 for each meal I am very disappointed. Gwendolyn Darden read more

On October 7, 2024, I ordered a pound of ribs. I believe it was 8 pieces of which I shared with my mother. I visited here a few times in the past and enjoyed the food. However, this was the first time I paid for burnt ribs. I believe the cost for a pound was $24. I didn't do it on purpose. We realized they were burnt when we were nearly back in Seattle so wasn't worth it to return them. Eating out these days is very expensive. But when the restaurant sells you their food mistakes instead of taking the loss themselves, then it's time for bad review. I don't trust their food judgement anymore and will never eat there again. read more

Clyde's Southern - These are the same scorched ribs I just flipped them over. - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

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Coming through from Texas this is the best barbecue in Washington state 10/10 definitely a returning customer

Delighted to find tender, delicious southern mesquite-smoked brisket with flavorful bark at this roadside BBQ stand. We enjoyed having a look inside the smoker while we waited briefly for our order. Clyde's is worth going out of your way. read more

I bought a brisket sandwich and it was tough as leather. This place is hit or miss. You could have just put your money in the garbage.

I just picked up food after River Days. I was craving southern collard greens and Clyde's delivered! The potato salad was perfect, beans amazing, ribs tender. read more

Clyde's Southern - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

I've never had this establishment before. People keep telling me I need to check it out so it's on my list. I hear the food is amazing and the owner is so courteous. read more

Tha best in Washington. I'm pretty sure. This is definitely my go-to BBQ for mouth watering melt in your mouth brisket & ribs. The smoke brought me... All wood smoker makes the meat sing. Did I mention the baked beans? Nuff said. Corn bread, collards greens... They smoking everything.... Tha best, come on Washington! read more

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Absolutely rude. The woman who answered the phone was your typical rude old woman. Not any better in person. Food was meh. Brisket tasted like jerky with sauce thrown over it. Ribs were ok. Mac and cheese was dry and disgusting, tasted like noodles and eggs or something. For your food to be basic, you should really try to consider actually having personality and customer service? This is why we always get a bad rep. Do better. read more

Clyde's Southern - Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

Decent bbq for Renton area - maybe the best in the area hence the higher star ranking. Brisket and ribs had a good smoke ring (not overpowering in smoke but definitely there). Unfortunately, they were dry. BBq sauce is a must to mask the dry meat. Hot link is Louisiana style spicy. I really liked the potato salad with the "riced" potato bits in it; I never had potato salad that way before. The cornbread was dry but good and the baked beans weren't special but still delicious. read more

Clyde's Southern - Outside - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

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This food truck is on the corner of 4th and Rainier, across 4th from McLendon's. They have sandwiches or plates. The plates come with a meat, baked beans and potato salad. You can switch out a side for another option for an extra dollar each. I got beef brisket with baked beans and mac n cheese. Each plate also comes with some cornbread Once we ordered, we waited about 10 minutes for it to be ready. The baked beans, mac n cheese, and cornbread were all wonderful sides. My brisket was a little dry but very flavorful and smoky. My husband's brisket was yummier than mine. He also got the fried okra which was great! We'll definitely be back, and we will try to order brisket by the pound with some different sides next time. read more

Clyde's Southern - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

It's that southern thang going on the food reminds me of home. Great smoke on ribs, chicken and brisket the sides are delicious potato salad, greens, mac n cheese and baked beans. Best to order ahead when you can. My favorite is the ribs tips enough to feed two people. Also most forgot the bbq sauce has good flavor not to sweet and just the right amount of heat. This is now my weekly stop! read more

Clyde's Southern - Rib tips! - Barbeque Near Me - Renton, Washington

My fat tail bout to grub I've been wanting to swing by Clyde's for quite some time now but most times I go by, they are closed. I finally was able to catch them today and it was worth the stop. Great price for all the food on this plate. The Mac & cheese could have been cheesier but the flavor was great. The greens were just OK. Adding a little of hot sauce doctored them right on up. read more

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I'm giving this place 0 STARS!! ABSOLUTELY THE WORST customer service I ever dealt with from the person on the phone who took our order to all the staff working the food truck. We called our order in at 4:22pm and were told it would be 20 minutes. After waiting 40 minutes and hearing all numbers called that were after us to come get their order, we were told our ticket was lost (we had already paid btw) and it would be 5-10 minutes longer. From that point, we were told 15 minutes longer several times til we finally got our food at 6pm. At one point, we were told to talk to the cook that he was 72 years old and there was nothing he could do to make him speed up...that he couldn't tell him nothing. We weren't offered any type of compensation...it was all just BS and a horrible experience. Confident I won't ever be back, even if the food is amazing. I ain't got time for the BS!! read more

Best bbq in Washington I have never been upset found the price is fair for what you get family also alway friendly

born and raised in reh'en and i've heard talks of "great bbq" at establishments that i've tried and they've all been pretty bad. i began to think folks here don't know what good bbq is... then i went to clydes. Been going here for some time now and every time I come, the lines get longer and longer and rightfully so. The secret is out - this is the BEST BBQ in Reh'en... i'd honestly put them up against other heavy hitters in or out of state as well. ribs are fall of the bone, briskets has the perfect smoke rings, sauce personally should have a spicy option but overall is a great! sticky and saucy and flavorful. Just the right amount of smoky flavors. The collard greens are on point and mac n cheese hits the spot! the wait can be long but it's worth the wait - so plan accordingly and be prepared to take a nap after your food coma :) read more