In short Solid Q in a fun divey setting. In long I'm happy to have any bbq place around, and I want to try 'em all. It took me way too long to finally check out Gabriel's. It's a kinda beat-up older building in MLT, with just a bit of parking and the front door cut off the front corner of the building at an angle. You walk in to a divey bar, with old stools and a few tables. They use most of the space here for the kitchen in back. Good q takes a lot of space if you're making much of it at a time. They have big flat screens behind the bar showing the game, and they were playing some cool blues that I didn't recognize. Introducing me to good music and letting me watch college football is a great way to make me feel at home, and to add to that, they had good local kegs on tap. I ordered some delicious pulled pork and one of their house sauces for some loaded tots I made for the Hawks game this morning, and it really came through. Big shout for that habanero mac salad, too. Mac salad gets such a bum rap, but good Hawaiian and BBQ places work magic with it. More savory than sweet, for a change. Not a very big portion, but I'd probably way overdo the carbs if they let me eat as much of it as I want. read more

I'd give it a solid 3.5 Place is a super small probably old dive bar, couple tables and a long bar top. She loves bbq places and wanted to try another one. So between two places this one won. By the looks they probably have a ton of to go orders or single guys having a beer and bbq at the bar top. She's loves baked beans and they weren't her favorite here. The habanero Mac salad was very well taken by everyone at the table. The plates for 1 they have gives great a pile of meat, fries, hand made and little crispy and Mac n cheese, which was good. We had pork, brisket and ribs at the table. All of which was smoked fairly well. The brisket was good and tender. Pork was a tiny bit dry but the homemade bbq sauces made for it. And the spare ribs were cooked well, they were good for spare ribs but I generally prefer a baby back. Overall the service was stoic, he was spot on with everything but looked as if he was busy with a lot of other stuff throughout the restaurant as well. It's a solid place for bbq, so if you're a bbq fan give it a try. Def a solid lunch spot if you and a couple guys were looking for a place to stop. read more

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We had a great experience with Gabriel's Fire delivery. The food was mainly delicious and the delivery service was speedy. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, collards, mac n cheese, and gumbo. The meats were the absolute highlight. The brisket was phenomenal--very tender, fatty, and ultra smoky. Others in our group felt similarly about the pork. We got the Kansas City sauce and, while it wasn't the best I've ever had, it absolutely avoided the common pitfall of being cloyingly sweet. They promise that it isn't too sweet on their menu, and they're right. For BBQ meat, I think Gabriel's Fire is up there among the top offerings in the area. The sides were less great. The collards were divisive in our group. I liked the initial hit of vinegar and the oh-so-subtle kick in the aftertaste. But others found them bland. I will say I appreciated that they at least appeared to be vegetarian/pork-less. The gumbo was quite bad in my estimation. Its only flavor was the roux and salt, and its texture was unsettlingly uniform. The Mac and cheese wasn't bad; very plain but inoffensive. The fries were immensely greasy, borderline burned, but soggy. The only one of these I'd consider ordering again is the greens. They also have no options for any kind of bread--no rolls, no cornbread, nothing of the sort. Maybe it's unfair to judge a restaurant on what the don't serve, but this felt like something that made the meal feel unbalanced. There is a lot of intense BBQ snobbery in Seattle, with many claiming that we don't have any good options here. I disagree, and my credentials are having done a lot of eating in the South (AR & TX mainly). Gabriel's Fire is good BBQ. We are so happy to have it nearby and look forward to returning. read more

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In the past 10+ years of living in Mountlake Terrace, this was our second time trying Gabriel's Fire as I hadn't really enjoyed it the first time. This time, we tried a variety of things. The biggest thing we found from all that we tried is everything was bland and had no flavor. The collard greens and mac-n-cheese needed seasoning. The ribs and chicken sandwich were dry and chewy with no flavor with the bun also being stale on the sandwich. We were disappointed for sure but this bbq place isn't the bbq style for us. read more

Delivery order, so no comments on ambiance or service. Purely food and value. They offer one person plates with choice of meat, mac-n-cheese, and choice between fries, slaw, or potato salad. At around $25 to $30, these are quite pricey and lower quality. Clearly not comparing to Texas because no BBQ around Seattle comes close, but I believe there are better BBQ spots nearby. Brisket Plate - four slices of dry sliced brisket and basically two sides in mac and fries. Sauce definitely makes the brisket better, but good BBQ shouldn't be dependent on sauce. Meat isn't too firm, but could be more tender. Mac was surprisingly decent and fries were soft, not crispy, but had a decent flavor. However, at the price point, definitely a skip. read more

Gabriel's Fire - Brisket Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

so close to me, yet, it's been more than "a while" since my one and only visit to Gabriel's Fire. i'll be returning more often. we 3 were the 1st to arrive at 11:30 a.m. our server was friendly. looks like there was 1 person in the kitchen. 2 ordered ordered the generously piled high and smokey (pulled) pork sandwich. one had the beans which were declared deliciously smokey. the other had the gumbo - more on that later i had the brisket plate with mac & cheese, potato salad, and extra side of gumbo. i asked for the fatty end of the brisket. received 6 generous moist, tender, and smokey slices that passed the pull test. the mac & cheese: creamy. the potato salad: "dry" but i didn't miss the super-wet-mayo-ey dressing. tasty with a touch of pickle dill flavor. i liked it. the gumbo: it was good but not the flavors i was used to. maybe more bell peppers than usual? maybe lacked okra and/or file gumbo? KC Original BBQ sauce: delicious! will buy some to bring home. next visit will be the ribs and more side dishes. read more

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Food is sub par. find another barbecue place. There are better options. I had a sandwich. Maybe the other food is better

Ordering by the pound was not so clear. You should put an average count of how many ribs per pound could be expected. Ordering entrée without the combo doesn't make sense how we received less (appearance wise) from what we see with the same price for a combo in the pictures. The collard greens were like overcooked bland canned stuff with maybe a hint of sugar or something sweet. Nothing close to being seasoned with anything else. The brisket portion was tiny. Definitely not happy and most likely never gonna go again or order...even if someone else is paying. I'd rather save them some money and not jump on that free meal. read more

I've been a customer of this place around 15 years and this is my favorite bbq place. Monty is hard working man and friendly. My favorite food on the menu is Brisket, coleslaw and beans. I live pretty far from this place. When I am in the area, I always try to swing by and get some of the goodies. read more

Let's just say my favorite part of Gabriel's Fire was the sauce. And the fries. Everything else was quite lackluster. I want to like this place, and the service was fantastic, but the food was very subpar at best. I came here on a Friday night and it was quite empty. But I don't want to mark that as a red flag - this is a local joint and had a really cool bar vibe. Seattle pride with sports posters plastered everywhere, that's pretty cool. I ordered the brisket plate with fries, and all plates come with Mac n cheese. The brisket.. was ok. It's tender but super dry. I had to drench the meat with the sauce (which was great and so flavorful). The fat barely held up and it was just a meh to me. The Mac n cheese was so poor. Lacked flavor and it was dry as well. I love it when the cheese is piping hot and melty and gooey - this seemed like it came from a Kraft box. Best part was the fries. Solid fries, 5/5. Maybe I'm being generous because everything else was so lackluster and mediocre, but I did like the fries. This doesn't even hold a flame to other BBQ areas in Seattle, yet alone the country (I'm looking at you, Texas). Man, I want to like this place, but if I'm in a BBQ mood, this ain't the place for me. read more

Gabriel's Fire - Brisket Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

We've been here many times since my first review in 2021. This most recent time we got a chicken sandwich with side of fries and a brisket sandwich with side of fries. Total was $31 & change. Overall still tasty, but my partner isn't too partial to the bun. 4.5 stars. read more

Gabriel's Fire - Chicken sandwich with original bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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Wow. The brisket was amazing. Literally melted like butter and broke apart with a touch. Not dry at all extremely flavorful. Great seasonings. I ordered for take out got the slaw. Mac and cheese and chili cheese fries. Everything was amazing serving size was great definitely filling. I had some Hawaiian rolls at home to make a sandwich out of it. Amazing. I definitely recommend. Service was quick and got my order within a few minutes. The place looks nice sports bar. I wonder if they show ufc fights there. I'll ask next time I order. Great location convenient but parking lot is kinda small so take that in consideration. read more

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Angry Mario out here, If Ya'll want trash-tir BBQ come on down. Customer service is definitely not the welcoming ( guy had massive attitude) maybe racist bartender specifically tall white guy with hat back wards anyways Food is definitely school quality, I ask the worker here "what's good" Claims everything is good. Welp, he lied. Mac & Cheese taste like Krafts Mac without any seasoning. Chicken sandwich, with all due and respect Gas station food has better flavor. Please do yourself a favor and bop yourself in the mouth for AT LEAST you could taste something. Weak BBQ read more

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The Pauline (brisket sandwich) is amazing. Perfect brisket every time that I have been there. You can tell that these guys take pride in their craft. read more

The food was delicious. My friend from Texas came and said their brisket was better than Texas brisket. Service was fast, and the room is clean with music playing quietly in the background. read more

Gabriel's Fire - Fry Bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Got a Big Otter combo (pulled pork, cole slaw, and Carolina style vinegar based bbq sauce on a roll). Flavor and portion size was fantastic. Pulled pork was smoky and juicy. No big chunks of fat. The roll held up to the wetness of this kind of sandwich and was delicious. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. Got collard greens as my side and they were better than I've had in years. I've eaten at every BBQ spot in a 20 mile radius and these are my favorite collards. Definitely will go back. read more

Where to begin?? I got a wicked case of food poisoning immediately after eating there. Food was below mediocre. You can tell there was little love put into it and to me thats a huge part of good BBQ. Secondly, the guy working there was one of the most unfriendly human beings I have ever met. Unfriendly to the point of giving off racist vibes. Literally looked at me with hate in his eyes. Would NOT and have NOT returned. Considering all the other options for decent to good BBQ in the area it amazes me this place is still in business. read more

I ordered a Big Otter Combo. One of the best sandwiches I've had in a while. Portion size was good. The pulled pork was juicy and not dry or fatty. The roll held up against the wetness of this kind of sandwich. I would definitely get this again. I got collard greens as my side order and they were the best collards I've had in years. Will definitely be back. read more

We recently discovered Gabriel's Fire when we were hungry for good barbecue and wanted to find a place in or near Edmonds. Our first taste of their pulled pork drew us in to become regular customers. We've tried the Brisket, pulled pork and Chicken. All are delicious and we highly recommend! Michael and Carolyn Biggs read more

The brisket was tender and flavorful. Loved the hot sauce. The best sides we tried were the slaw and the greens. Wow, those greens had tremendous and complex flavor. Best I've ever had. The mac and cheese had good cheese flavor, but tasted like made only stovetop. Would benefit from some time in the oven. The beans were good, but not special. The gumbo was outstanding. It was rich and very satisfying. The fries were also very good. We ordered about 6:00 on this Saturday evening, and they were already out of ribs. We were advised it would be an hour before more ribs were available. The service was odd. Very antagonistic over the phone and very pleasant in person. I wish I could tell you how the ribs were! read more

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I like bbq and have come here four times. Monty is the one who takes my order. I don't think I will come back to dine in, I feel my mere presence annoys him. One needs to brace themselves for the prickly to non-existent service. In fact, Monty could take a note from this restaurant chain, that specializes in being obnoxious with the customers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IRvtWskSzc. He could draw people in, who expect terrible service and boy will he deliver. The lack of greeting, the hostile environment. He could even vent his frustration and throw rolls at the customers. The last time I was there, he brought my chicken plate out to me. There was no silverware or napkins provided, so I waited before starting to eat. After 15 minutes, I spotted him in the back, sitting down. I asked for silverware to eat my food. He snarled at me"I only have two hands and have to do everything around here." Almost if I should apologize for asking. I have tried to overlook his apparent unhappiness with having customers. In seriousness, there is a real feel of overwhelming anger in this man, which makes it unpleasant to be in contact with him. Food Is good, I enjoyed the chicken, potato salad and baked beans. He has a skill with bbq. Possibly could invest in a robot that delivers food from the kitchen to the table. In reading the reviews, even people who like his food and want to support his business are not coming back. As he appears not to care. read more

I ordered from two different bbq places in the area, one being Gabriel's, and Me and my friends both agree that Gabriel's was much better. The other place was dry, more expensive, and a popular chain *cough cough* so definitely stop in for your bbq fix! read more

We were in the area this Saturday evening and I saw this BBQ joint was nearby with good ratings so doing our Texan (and honorary Texan) duty to stop by and try the 'cue. There is almost no parking, just like 6 spots but there are some street parking or other lots nearby. Walking in, the space is small but not too crowded - really just right and feels like a real authentic local BBQ place. The right side is bar seating with some taps and the left side has 5 or 6 tables of various sizes. There was a decent number of happy groups tonight. We got seated immediately while the Lakers vs Rockets game was on (on 4 TVs!) Service was prompt and cordial while also being straightforward, all which we liked. We got waters and beer ordered fast. They have a brand of kolsch I hadnt heard before but it was nice and crisp, served in a frosty coldglass. Everything on the menu sounded great. Their meat selections are brisket, pulled pork, chicken and pork ribs. Though they don't do set plates here, you can order meats by the lb and the sides to make yourself a plate. The sides are really reasonably priced at less than $3 to $5 while the sandwiches are all just under $9. These are great prices for BBQ so far from the South. We got their 2 best meats (brisket and pork ribs) and the collard greens and potato salad. (BTW Southern friends- It's hard to find collard greens, gumbo, Texas potato skins and blackened fish this far NW, but they have those here!) Food came out fast and it was meaty and juicy looking. The bark on both meats looked great and the brisket cut thick (thin slices often compensate for chewy overcooked brisket). The meats were as tender and juicy as they looked. You don't need a knife to break through them and the place knows it. They only give you a fork and spoon! The brisket is the best I've had in the greater Seattle area. The pork ribs as well but I don't have those often anywhere. The collard greens were good and I loved that tangy tomato BBQ sauce. The potato salad was pretty good but needed a bit more seasoning. The bf said the meat was great but the bark coulda used a bit more black pepper and salt. We really enjoyed our meal here. Service was friendly and swift, food was phenomenal, and price was just right. I can't wait to return to try the Pauline sandwich, the gumbo and fish items, the beans...ok basically everything! read more

Gabriel's Fire - They have a sandwich with my name! Immediate 5 stars ;D - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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The Gabriel's Fire brisket is equal to Franklin's brisket in Austin, TX. I have eaten at Franklin's numerous times and never thought that it could be matched! Marbled with just the right amount of fat, it is melt in your mouth goodness! This is the brisket that takes me to a state in which the tongue, stomach and mind, is enlightened as to the the true nature of the self, transcends all the noise in life and attains peace. Get some soon! read more

Even walking up to the door, I smelled the waft of wood smoked meat. Real barbecue is justifiably expensive but I'm always taken aback looking at the menu. I wimped out with a mere half pound of brisket and chipotle sauce. My son, on his dad's dime, ordered a full pound of ribs with the corona sweet sauce. Yike$... The sauces are brilliant but... The meat, Dear Lord, the MEAT! Every morsel is moist and yielding, every flavor dances. All the way back to my southern city my mouth was nicely inflamed with flavor. And I wanted more. Much more. This blathering is just to say: for all that is holy, dip into your savings and Order The Pound. You are No Wimp. read more

Gabriel's Fire - Wood. - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Prices have increased at least 30-50% in a year. I understand that everything is more expensive right now but this is the fastest price increase of any restaurant around. I used to be a regular on my way home from work but I will not be paying over $17 for a sandwich I used to get for $6.95 and definitely under $10 in the last year. Their BBQ is good but it is not worth that. I want to note that their service has always been timely and friendly but I can't justify those prices. read more

I got the ribs with KC sauce, potato salad, coleslaw, and an extra side of Mac and cheese and none of it disappointed. Delicious all around and the portion sizes were perfect! read more

Food is lacking flavor. Speedy service. Not a lot of seating, more of a takeout place.

The food is here is alright but over priced. Considering their service is horrible, I would not come back nor recommend the place to others.

Best BBQ in Snohomish county. Everything on the menu is great. You will want to try every thing.

Everything that comes out of their kitchen is delicious! I am partial to the Pauline. One tip if you are taking this home to eat. When you open it up, flip it over and enjoy! Keep all that deliciousness inside the sandwich instead of it spilling out. Remember, this is bbq. It's not always going to stay together in a nice neat little package. Grab a fork and some napkins! read more

Excellent BBQ. Recommend brisket, ribs, greens, mac and cheese and beans. I get takeout because no ambiance- but the food is killer. Prices are fair- and my family loves it. Sauces are excellent. read more

As a hot-sauce aficionado who enjoys a variety of ghost/reaper sauces, I can tell you that this place is NOT MESSING AROUND with their Level 7 Fallen sauce!! I actually ordered it by accident. Roommate was ordering on her phone and told me to pick the sauce I wanted. I was in a rush and saw "hot" and clicked it, expecting it to be the average "spicy bqq sauce". It is not average. I dumped the whole 2oz container on my order of pulled pork. It pushed me to the absolute limit of my tolerance, and were it not for the generous portions of mac/cheese and coleslaw, I'm not ashamed to admit I would have had to run to the kitchen for milk. 5/5. It's VERY rare that a restaurant can actually meet (let alone exceed) my desire for spicy. Will order again soon, and maybe try the levels 1 and 4 as comparison points. read more

Brisket! Brisket! Brisket! Best brisket west of Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City! The sides are average to excellent and I am a hard grader: 5***** Excellent sides: Beans they add some secret that makes these beans a perfect addition and the Gumbo is to write home about 4**** Above average sides: Slaw - crisp, icy cool and refreshing: the cheese in the Mac N Cheese makes this side special 3*** Average sides: Fries are seasoned perfectly, too bad they have too much grease and are limp: Habanero Mac Salad must be an acquired taste 2**Average side: Potato Salad it's different, but not my favorite 1* Would not order again sides: Greens - I love collard greens when cooked correctly - I grew up eating them the way they are cooked in the deep south and am sorry to say that Gabriel's don't come close read more

Fantastic Barbecue. I'm originally from Kansas City where they brag that they have the best barbecue in America. I believe that Gabriel's Fire is better than anything that I had in Kansas City. read more

Food was good, staff wasn't the greatest (rushed us with our order and just wasn't very personable). Small establishment, doesn't fit more than about 20-25 people. read more

I arrived at 7:25 pm and place closes at 8 pm and guy was extremely rude, he said "Even if we were open inside I wouldn't serve you anyway since we have a hard close at 8." Okay, I guess I won't be eating here and these people won't get my business. Too bad since I live down the street. Another small business that probably won't make it during this pandemic! I won't feel bad when this place goes out of business. read more

Eating Gabriel's brisket right now and had to get on here and write this review. This is our second time doing take out and this spot is AMAZING! Best damn brisket in Seattle! So tender, flavorful and just melts in your mouth. Also a huge fan of the gumbo. You won't regret it! Pro tip. The spicy bbq sauce is flamin! Proceed with caution :) read more

This place sucks. We stopped in because we love BBQ and surprisingly, they were actually open (they are usually closed). We were "greeted" by chairs blocking off entry to any seating. The cook saw us and gestured to the "host"? that we had arrived. The interaction was incredibly rude. Not just business like, but out and out RUDE. He was especially rude to my wife for no reason. Still, we placed an order to go (you can't dine in), got it home and wow, what a disappointment. We ordered a half pound of brisket. The portion was about 3oz. We ordered a pound of ribs. The portion was maybe 8oz. I am pretty sure the ribs are pre-cooked and frozen from Hormel Foods. In other words, they don't smoke them on site. I've been in the foodservice business for 35+ years and can spot a fraud. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. Gabriel's Fire deservers to be "fired". read more

Gabriel's Fire - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Fire in the hole!!! Ghost pepper fire to be exact. I pop in to G.F. on occasion and have nothing but great things to say. Their pulled pork is savory, tender and portions are ample. I also love their brisket. Can't decide? Go ahead and risk it! Now back to the ghost pepper sauce; you're gonna want a sample. It's a hot sauce, which can be pretty hot, but it still has plenty of flavor. The point isn't pain, it's heat with flavor. Depending on your senses and tolerance, it could make you cry. *Their other sauces are superb too, but the ghost is the one for me. Nicely done! The servers can be fun and the beers are cold. Parking seems to always be available, so no worries there. Short and sweet is today's review, perhaps I'll add more, but so should you. Go, try, cry! You'll thank me later for putting you on to this hole-in-the-wall. read more

Gabriel's Fire - Pulled pork & brisket! Try the Ghost Pepper sauce and enjoy your stay in Flavorville... - Barbeque Near Me - Mountlake Terrace, Washington