I was doing work in Alaska with a bunch of guys and we came here to Firebrand BBQ for lunch while enjoying an off day in Seward. I love how chill this place is. You can smell the BBQ as you walk up. The seating is picnic tables in an outdoor setting. It makes you feel like you are eating a BBQ meal in someone's backyard. You just walk up to the order counter and pick up your food when it is ready and grab a seat. A couple from Texas started Firebrand BBQ when they moved to Seward. It was nice to find some Texas-style BBQ in this little town. The menu has a number of smoke meats like brisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey and pork belly. Sides are the usual sides that go with BBQ like potato salad and cole slaw. I got the Sandwich Combo with Brisket and Cole Slaw for lunch. I loved my meal and enjoyed my time here with my buddies. Firebrand BBQ has some specialty items like Frito Pie and Loaded BBQ Potato on thier menu. They also serve breakfast before 11am. You can pick up a bottle of their BBQ sauce at the order counter. read more

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Loaded plates filled with a good variety of sides and your choice of meat. We loved the creamy potato salad and the vinegary coleslaw. The beans were bland. Our meat of choice was the brisket, which came shredded. Parts were hard and dry and we doused it with their BBQ sauce which is very watery. Tried a bit of my SIL's pork belly which was hard and dry too. We weren't asked if we wanted onions, jalapeños and pickles, and I didn't realize it until we were almost done. They might have balanced out the meat. Oh well. Wanted to order the crab legs, but they just ran out. Cashier said we could check back later since they were de-thawing more. Outdoor seating only. read more

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Legit BBQ but the best part was the smoked Alaskan king crab. Not only the best value for a cluster these are smoked. No butter required! Pork belly sandwich was excellent. Healthy thick slices perfectly smoked and not fatty! Just enough to be belly! read more

Firebrand BBQ - Smoked crab and pork belly sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We LOVED this spot! We stopped by on a trip down the coast and all got bbq plates since all the sides sounded good. A lot of food you can't help but finish. Brisket was amazing, coleslaw was on the herby/vinegar side while still being mild, toast warm and buttered, and good potato salad. I added a blueberry Hefeweizen which was delicious. Lovely outdoor seating ambiance at wooden picnic tables. If we weren't so full from dinner the night before, we would have come back to try their breakfast burritos! Friendly sweet staff as well. read more

Firebrand BBQ - BBQ plate and beer - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

You know what? I don't love BBQ, I'm probably showing my English side there. But it was the only place we could find that didn't have a gigantic line of people waiting for a table. I was sure they'd have hot links, which I like. Unfortunately, no hot links. Very easy menu to understand, pick a meat, choose how you want that meat served to you (plate, sandwich, bowl etc) and wait till the dude at the side window shouts your name. Seating is covered picnic tables. It was a sunny day, but shady and breezy under these tables. I was freezing, because it's t shirt weather, and it's a significant amount of degrees colder underneath this covered seating. I gazed longingly across the road at Red's, wishing I'd gone there instead, because they had a School Bus for inside seating. I chose Pulled Pork and slaw sandwich. He got loaded baked potato also with pulled pork. I should have gotten the potato, being who I am and all. As soon as I saw our meals, instant disappointment, because he had an enormous potato, and I was instantly jealous, whereas I had a small hamburger bun, filled with a lot of meat, and barely any slaw. I ate half of it. I found the meat dry, and not enough slaw in to juice it up and get it messy. The bun was disappointing too. No substance or heft to it, not at all robust, and very flattened. His potato was nice, hence why I'm giving 3 stars instead of rating based only on my dinner, which I did not like. Sorry no photos, because I didn't enjoy it. read more

So good! Spending the summer working in Alaska from Texas and this bbq made me so happy. Sweet tea hit the spot! Went back a second time and also got the beans as an additional side and they were super good too! read more

Firebrand BBQ - Brisket sandwich Potato salad Sweet tea - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

This meal completely surprised me because I never knew that I could get a very high-quality classic American barbecue in Seward, Alaska. I got the brisket loaded baked potato with a diet Dr Pepper. The meal was huge and it was ready within five minutes of ordering. This was a very hearty and satisfying meal. if you're visiting Alaska and you happen to feel homesick from any of the southern states, this is going to absolutely hit. read more

We came to Firebrand BBQ to grab some food for lunch before going to a hike in town. It was so good that we came back for dinner the same day!! We wanted to try the wagyu ribs but they were sold out. If you want to taste the wagyu ribs, come soon after 3:30 when it's ready. Even though we missed the wagyu ribs, we really enjoyed the pork belly, smoked crab legs, brisket, and pork ribs. Our son doesn't usually eat crab, but when he tasted these smoked crab legs, he was hooked! Besides the tasty food, the best part was the owner's hospitality. It was apparent that he was being very attentive to his guests, making sure they were happy and well fed. We wanted to come back the next morning for their breakfast burrito (that would have made it 3 consecutive meals here), but the owner said they'll be closed because he's taking his staff out for a 3 day fishing trip! Our kids had BIG SMILES while eating and continued to RAVE about Firebrand BBQ after we returned home. They said it was their favorite meal in Alaska and they want to come back if we visit Alaska again. As parents, the memories the kids carry with them are important to us, and we know it was a wonderful memory because the owner was so kind and generous. read more

Service was really friendly. It's all outdoor seating so it started getting cold in the evening since we came for dinner, even in the summer. The tanner crab was fine, essentially a pretty big snow crab, not king crab though like some of the other reviewers seem to think. The beef ribs were good, good flavor although very greasy. I would come back for the beef ribs, probably pass on the crab next time. I didn't need to use bbq sauce which is a good thing meaning the rub/smoke was enough to give it good flavor and it wasn't dry. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and I finally got a chance to go. The ordering process was super easy, and the wait staff was really friendly and helpful. Everything seemed to be set up for a great experience. The seating area is outside, under a building cover, so dress appropriately for weather. The tables and chairs were nice, though. The only downside was the food. It was really bland and didn't have much flavor or taste. I even tried the BBQ sauce that they had on the table, but it tasted just as bland and watery. I ended up drowning it in hot sauce halfway through to at least have some flavor. I was honestly surprised, considering all the positive reviews I had read. read more

Firebrand BBQ - Sign of business "Firebrand BBQ" with the business sauce in front. - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

We sampled most stuff on the menu. TL:DR - if you like real BBQ, don't bother with this place. 1. They messed up the order and charged us for an extra plate - I argued that we didn't order that, but was told we did. Fine I'll bring it home. Not a good start. 2. Brisket 1/5 - really dry, was cold when served , I could make better brisket at home in a slow cooker following a YouTube video from some dude who looks like Guy Fieri. But this wasn't even the worst part. 3. Pork belly 4/5 - highlight of meal for sure - this was actually quite good. Crisp outside , nice thick cuts. Good flavor that didn't require their lackluster excuse for bbq "sauce" 4. Pullled pork 2/5 - bland - marginally better than brisket 5. Bbq sauce 0/5 - and now we have reached the low point of this review. Having lived in St. Louis, Chicago and been thru K.C. many times perhaps my standards are just too high ... but this was ABYSMAL. No flavor, it's more of a juice, not really a sauce. Had to blast the brisket with it so my mouth didn't dry out. Buy some Sweet Baby Ray's and have your mind blown by comparison. Basically I could have dumped water on the meat and accomplished the same thing. 6. Crab legs - 3/5 - no butter - it would be hard to mess this up given they are in Alaska ... 7. Sides 2.5/5 -slaw was tasty and fresh, everything was subpar. Beans were fine nothing exciting. Potato salad was alright. Would have been a 1/5 but the pork belly saved them an entire star. If you really like bbq or have been to actually BBQ places in places that take the craft seriously - hard pass on this place and don't waste your time / money , you will be disappointed leaving. read more

Outstanding meal!! Bbq sandwich was delicious as was the brisket plate! Not usually a fan of vinegar based bbq, however this was fantastic ! Cute place recommended by our Airbnb host. read more

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Server was kind of rude, food was good Texas barbecue if you've never actually had good Texas barbecue. 3/10 read more

Breakfast Tacos! Very unique and yummy. We choose beef brisket as our meat, shared 3 tacos. Tacos are flour based but it reminds me of a birria style taco due to so much yummy cooked cheese everywhere. Great job! Definitely will come back for lunch or dinner. Update- we came back for lunch but didn't care for this style of pork bbq . My wrap was okay but it seemed to lack the advertised sour cream. read more

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This was our first stop in Seward for lunch. We got there right as lunch time started at 11, and even though there was a line of people to order, food was ready fast! Had great sweet tea which made this Southerner happy! Would definitely stop here again, you will definitely not leave hungry! read more

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Sorry they've closed for the season. They have a baked potato with pulled pork that is over the top delicious. It's worth the drive to Seward for this!! read more

Great food! We enjoyed our sandwiches and crab legs. We liked the casual outdoor sitting and they turned on the heaters.

I asked the waitress and she told me that they were best known for the pork belly and the brisket. We got the brisket (4/5 stars) and the plate included sides (coleslaw, baked beans, toast, potato salad - most were 3/5 stars). But the king crab (5/5 stars blow your mind delicious) was amazing - I've only ever had Dungeness crab before and wow I get the type about King Crab! As it is summer, the crab came from warmer water and was tender due to that and how fresh the crab was. I think we might go back for more crab! read more

Firebrand BBQ - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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I forgot to take a picture of my Pork Belly sandwich but it was as awesome. Prices are reasonable but the food was outstanding! Planning a return visit. read more

Firebrand BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Late lunch after driving in from Anchorage. Ordered Loaded BBQ Potato with Brisket. Very good pickles on top. My only gripe was the bathroom is a port a potty. Food and service was great. read more

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Awesome BBQ on this rainy day after fishing. We were with a bunch of people for a work event and Firebrand was able to accommodate everyone's needs. Service was fast and they had a nice selection of beers to choose from. We were so happy they had coverage on this rainy day but then we lucked out and it didn't rain:)! They also have fire places to keep you warm if necessary. This has become an annual event for us after fishing and some people doing lost lost lake run. read more

Firebrand BBQ - Sitting area - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Such a good breakfast burrito! a great spot to sit and grab a quick bite between adventures - great ambiance

Stopped for a breakfast burrito. There wasn't much meat in it and frankly, quite bland. Expected more for the price. It was busy both afternoons we drove past, so maybe it's worth checking out for lunch/dinner. I'd say pass on breakfast. read more

This place is so good! I was craving some southern comfort food and I ran into dome bbq. I came one afternoon and had their pull port sandwich . It was very good and flavorful. They have their own bbq sauce and you might want to add some additional flavor. I also noticed that they served breakfast so I had to come back and have their breakfast burrito . What I love about the place it is that it is outdoor sitting and you get a view of the mountains while having breakfast. The staff is very friendly and the owner is around to ensure quality and customer satisfaction. If you are in Seward and you are craving some southern bbq, this is your spot. read more

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Pretty amazing stuff at a reasonable price (Alaska prices that is), service was fast, and the place is pretty unique. All outdoor seating might be an issue but since we had the RV, no problems. When the parking lot is full at 2pm you just know it's going to be great, and it was. Room to park a 24 foot + RV made it five stars. Brisket was great, backed potatoes were perfect and I even love the beans (spicy but not crazy). Parking lot could use a truckload of gravel to level it out but hey, it's Alaska. Going back. read more

This is a must-do restaurant. I had the wagyu beef ribs, and they just melted in your mouth. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the flavor is just delicious. You also get potato salad, beans, coleslaw, and bread. It's a very filling and satisfying meal. My husband got the pork belly, and he said it was very good. It's an outdoor covered restaurant. You go to the counter to order and then find a seat at one of their tables. They call you when it's ready, and it's a short wait. I noticed a lot of people order take-out. It's a very casual place. read more

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I thought this was pretty good, but not fantastic. We go to a lot of bbq places while traveling and even though this tasted good it was nothing special. I got chips with my meal. I appreciated that they were from an Alaskan chip company. They tasted very good. Beware, the seating is all outside. We ended up getting it to go and took it back home. read more

The best pulled pork sandwich I have ever had to date and the owner and head chef has been there for 7 years if you are in Alaska and your are planning on visiting Seward you must come to this place I ordered the sandwich combo it comes with two sides The service was amazing and very humble The ambiance was so rugged I loved the decorations I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars I wish I could give it a 10 star rating Trust me you won't be disappointed read more

Firebrand BBQ - Myself my sd and the head chef - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Food was great and ambiance was pretty cool. Service: Order at the counter pick up your drink from the cooler and pick up your own food from a service window. I asked for onions and jalapeños on the side. The grumpy bastard at the cash register said " we don't put anything on the side, we put it on the sandwich or we don't" ! All in all it was great food! read more

Wow what an amazing spot for some great BBQ and crab. The brisket and burnt ends are so tender and delicious!!! The crab was even better hot off the grill and they melted in my mouth...so tasty!!! All the employees were super happy and friendly. They also spoke highly of the owner stating how they loved working there and the environment he creates for them. I will definitely be back and recommend everyone to try it as well. read more

The crab legs were phenomenal! The with potatoes were amazing and prices were reasonable. Great outdoor spot!

I've never had crab this fresh before! The crab clusters were plentiful and packed with flavor--absolutely incredible. The toast, slaw, and beans complemented the dish perfectly. Don't forget to add some hot sauce to the BBQ for an extra kick! read more

Firebrand BBQ - Pork plate with crab cluster and sweet tea - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

Food was good and definitely one of the best choices in Seward. Had brisket, beans plate, was great read more

Firebrand BBQ - Brisket Plate with beans, potato salad, coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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For Seward, this was good BBQ! For someone who's been to Texas?- obviously I've had better lol. Let me start off by saying that I personally only ordered the loaded bbq potato with ribs and that's all I can speak about. The baked potato could've used more butter and sour cream, and cheese! It's a large potato but it needed to be more loaded! I chose the ribs as my meat and it came with 4 ribs!! They were so good. Needed more seasoning BUT they were so soft. The didn't fall off the bone but they sure did once you took a bite! Highly recommend the ribs! They only offered outside seating which were first come first serve. I also recommend the bbq sauce because my family literally couldn't stop talking about it! WARNING: WHOLE BUNCH OF MOSQUITOS read more

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Ate here in July with my family. The food was ok, not a lot of flavor and their brand of bbq sauce is very thin, like water. Ribs were very tough. It's in a parking lot with picnic tables. It filled us up for lunch but that's about it. read more

Service and ambiance is top notch... bbq is okay but smoked crab is amazing.. reasonably priced as well! read more

Firebrand BBQ - Kodiak tanner crab.. - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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This place is legit... The cashier dude was very helpful wit an outstanding service. The food was delicious and the spot was on point... We'll be back for sure!!! read more

Firebrand BBQ - Brisket platter... on point! - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska

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Hot dang digging dawg! We got here just as the Wagyu beef ribs were coming off the smoker: TAKE ME HOME JESUS! I am complete now. Wow! Those ribs are ridiculous. The brisket was good but the ribs stole the show!!!! read more

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We found ourselves walking around Seward until it was time for us to catch the train to Anchorage and wanted something different for lunch. Well Firebrand BBQ DID NOT disappoint at all. We were greeted as soon as we walked up and told to pick a seat and come up to the counter to order when we were ready. There was plenty of seating available and we loved looking at all the flowers and decorations. We decided on the loaded BBQ potato, Frito pie and an Alaskan crab cluster. We choice the brisket for the meat on the potato and pulled pork for the pie. Outstanding flavor! The cream of the crop was the cluster, it was cooked perfectly with a smoky flavor we've never experienced before and absolutely loved every bite. read more

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Nice outside eating area. We had 4 brisket sandwiches. Brisket was excellent. Beans were undercooked and hard. Even if they were soft they didn't have much flavor. BBQ sauce was watery and not much flavor but meat didn't need any extra flavoring. Not much interaction with staff. Patrons walk up, order and pick up at the next window. read more

Firebrand BBQ - Eating area - Barbeque Near Me - Seward, Alaska