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    Dowd's BBQ

    3.9 (42 reviews)

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kim P.

    This is a family owned business in the "beginnings" of something GREAT!!! The location is a little hidden as it is in the back of the 76 gas station but they are expanding as we speak:) My first visit consisted of finally deciding on the famous ribs, with the mac and cheese that I hear is soooooo GOOD and fried okra. I got the Hubby the 5 piece chicken wing and his sides were greens and mac and cheese. I also added the fried chicken gizzards, it's been a while so I had to get them:) The food was OUTSTANDING!!! My husband took a bite of the mac and cheese and his first comment was "mmmm, I feel like I'm back home" (St. Louis) the greens were outstanding!!! and the rest of it was too! Unfortunately the sides filled me up so much that I only had room for 1 rib and 1 of the chicken wings.... I guess that tells you how deelicious the food is and how plentiful the portions are! The menu is RIDICULOUS!!! Martin pretty much makes every Southern dish you could think of, well for the most part:) I highly recommend this joint and as it expands I'm sure it will be a 5 star establishment!

    current menu 9/15/2013
    Jayson J.

    I went to Dowd's with my family last weekend after they appeared on King 5 news on an unrelated story. The food looked good in the story. Good enough to warrant a trip. The food was excellent. don't let the looks of the place fool you. The fried chicken, catfish, and pork chops were each individually perfectly seasoned and cooked. the sides were good too. They were out of all deserts but it happens. One of the dishes I had was a catfish bites snack with catfish pieces, fries and a drink for 4.95. the snacker was so much food that it was a complete meal within itself. The value along with the great southern cuisine make Dowd's worth the trip to the southern most tip of Tacoma. The prices are good but the food will make you come back.

    Neko G.

    Yummy! I was here a year ago and I'm so happy we came back. We got the family meal for $24. The cashier/owner/cook was extremely nice. Chicken wings, ribs, hot links were all made to order. (Side of greens & potato salad). I would def recommend this place!

    2 ribs on a couple slices of white bread.    Lazy bastards.
    Tina M.

    Lazy that's a good start. The bbq beans taste pickled. Seriously. Wtf. Their potato salad crap tastes heavily pickled as well! WTH GUYS. They we're out of bbq pork so they said they could use a couple of ribs. I was like ok. I figured since I said sandwich they would have a brain and rip the meat off the bones of a few ribs and put it on the Bread since its a sandwich. No they put 2 bone in ribs on 2 slices of regular white bread. Looks like something a 3yr old made.

    Stephen J.

    It's located in the 76 gas station, and there's only a few tables so it's best to order to go..Go early to get fresh side dishes.. Other then that the catfish sandwich is excellent, and the portions are great for the price!!

    Awesome as always :)

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    the taste , the quanty , and the quality of the food ! the comforting attitude of the seller .

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    So we went to the address, and they have moved. Was looking forward to trying this place. Hopefully they update their address soon.

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    Brisket is amazing, yhe bbq sauce is so delicious. The bbq bake beans are very good, greens are yummy.

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