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Emma's BBQ

4.4 (222 reviews)
ModerateSouthern, Barbeque
Closed • Closed
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for kids

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Pulled pork, ribs, Mac, potato salad
Kat D.

Great food and customer service! It is take out only but go next door to Hilltap city, grab a beer and they bring the food to you!! Side note Hilltap City has a kids play area SUPER BONUS!

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Conrad P.

Never before has $40 been a curse. My partner and I live in Columbia city and were gifted a $40 gift card to Emma's BBQ over 2 years ago. When there is a BBQ sized hole in your heart it must be filled. Every single time we have tried to use it they have been closed. At first it was because they are only open 3 days a week and we were attempting to go on a day they were closed. For the last 18 months we have been trying to use this gift card on days they are open and have never once been able to order food or even talk to someone. Right now it is 5pm on Friday one of the days they are supposedly open, and they are closed. I see nothing online about the business closing, but they never seem to be open. We have gone to Jacks BBQ in Sodo numerous times simply because Emma's was closed and we had our hearts set on BBQ. Jacks is amazing I highly recommend it. Going there again tonight. If you want Emma's BBQ don't even get your hopes up. Odds are they aren't open.

Brisket Plate ....yum
Danica S.

Oh my gaaawd! I'm almost too scared to say this too LOUD, but DAMNnnnnnnn this is GOOD! THE BEST BBQ I've had in Washington (I'm a native), and heck, maybe the best considering Everything On My Plate is GONE!!! Brisket was semi thin sliced, moist, flavorful and oh so tender. The bbq thick and not too sweet complimenting every bite. Greens ...I think mustard, and absolutely perfection. Think al dente in texture and not the soggy stringy mess others serve. No overpowering flavors or salt and just gooood. Mac n cheese is probably better than my mamas and yours too. Not too creamy, with those baked cheddar tender chewy pieces throughout. No soggy noodles and no falling apart. Seriously beautiful and tasty mac n cheese! Cornbread so good No butter is needed. Moist and not too crumbly. Verdict: THE BEST!!! $17 for a plate was well worth it. Portion size was perfect, and I honestly couldnt resist eating every crumb if they gave more. It's that good! Ms. Emma, thank you for blessing my childhood neighborhood with your cooking. It brought joy to my stressful week and I cannot wait to return. Take All My Money!!

2 way combo dinner: pork ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, and potato salad
Keri N.

We really enjoyed Emma's BBQ! Service was very friendly, the space was on the smaller side and currently just doing take out. There is also a small parking lot on the side. We got the 2 way combo dinner which was enough for 2 adults! Comes with 2 meats, 2 sides, and cornbread. We got pork ribs, brisket, Mac and cheese, and potato salad. The meat was very flavorful and perfectly cooked/seasoned. The sides were excellent as well, and it was hard to choose! All in all I'd definitely recommend supporting this local family business.

Pulled pork sandwhich
Victoria D.

Take out only, super sweet and friendly owners. The pulled pork is so flavorful and good portion. Love the spicy bbq sauce on the side so you can add as much or as little as you prefer. Also got the side of baked beans which were perfectly sweet and tangy.

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Mecca F.

COVID-takeout. Place our order and they brought the food out to you. Friendly black-owned family restaurant. Food was delicious prices are high do the pick two or three to save money to try other meats. Parking on the side streets

Brisket and ribs
Huong L.

We came here after a swim in Seward Park and was craving for some BBQ. This place is located across Sam choys poke to the max and next to a bar. It's a pretty homey environment. We ordered the two way dinner with brisket and ribs, yams, collard greens, and corn bread. I think it was made to order as it was a little bit of a wait for our food to come out. Brisket: good portion but on the dry side, you definitely need sauce for this. Lean cut as there's no fat whatsoever. Ribs: tender, good flavor Yams and collard greens: standard Corn bread: big portion, crumbly, subtle hint of the corn bread. Service was good, the people there are very nice. Price was decent as well. Overall, I thought it was ok.

Slice of Peach Cobbler Pork Ribs Dinner Baked Beans Macaroni and Cheese Potato Salad
Je'Tara J.

I'll be honest, Emma's food was disappointing. The staff was extremely kind and I went as soon as they opened because I wanted fresh hot food. That's not what I received. My sides were cold and lacked seasoning. As a southerner, sides are served hot! So since I went when they opened, I expected hot food. The greens weren't good at all. They lacked seasoning. The baked beans weren't baked. It seems like they took them out of the can, warmed them a bit, and served them. The Mac and Cheese was dry but shockingly, had a nice flavor. The potato salad tasted store bought. I know store bought potato salad because my dads mom does this and it's horrible. The ribs were fresh, hot, and good. Emma does meat very well. Sides are not their strong suit. Which honestly, most restaurants who claim to cook southern style here in Seattle, don't cook sides well. Sides are harder than people think. The peach cobbler was okay. I like the crust and juice from cobblers. Overall, the food wasn't the best. I won't go again. If I do, it'll only be for the ribs.

BBQ brisket, yams, baked beans
Richard M.

Solid - really good BBQ brisket. Yams were tasty and sweet; baked beans were good too. Bread was fresh and soft. Mild sauce - a little tangy but not "hot". Great Saturday afternoon lunch!!

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Great place! Likely the best BBQ in.this neighborhood and friendly service. We will be back!

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Solid bbq joint. Family-owned - Tess is amazing and her family is the sweetest! Love the pulled pork Sammie with a side of Mac n cheese!

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