Jacks BBQ should be requirement for anyone who reviews a restaurant that includes meat if you want to be considered as a real reviewer. Each bite of smoky barbecued pork has seven metric tons of smoky flavor so while you're not going to get emphysema or cancer from this level of smokiness, you will never forget the levels of Texas smoke that make you think you, are related to Chuck Norris for a few minutes . I almost thought it was sacrilege that they tried to push salad, why would you want me to eat the food that isn't smoky, bbq or is protein based? Salad is what my food eats. The only thing I wanted was everything that was smoked or meat flavored and it was all delicious. read more

Wholly moley them breakfast tacos are good. Fast and good. Yum. Will be back for these. I got one of each. Bacon, smoked sausage and briskets. Made my morning. read more

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Jack's BBQ, man once you taste it theres no turning back! Ur taste buds will be hooked! My husband and I flew in from LA on a Wednesday to be here on a Thursday for when they serve up their smoked beef rib! The flavor of the rub, juicy and tenderness of the meat is beyond delicious! read more

Loved the brisket and pulled pork. Chicken sandwich is epic ! Peach cobbler and ice cream was fun Service was stellar. Cool energy here. I highly recommend read more

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You it's going to be good when there's no parking at noon. I had the brisket plate and had our server pick the two sides. She did great! Cornbread, amazing, and collard greens, equally amazing. Great service, too. I'm taking my wife the next time! read more

Native Texan - this is my jam. Good Southern BBQ - best in Seattle. Ribs, cornbread and slaw were tremendous. Hush puppies were crunchy with a touch of heat. Nachos with Brisket - a must. It's a taste of home. We'll be back and grateful great BBQ doesn't require a flight home to Dallas. read more

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So happy I chose Jacks bbq restaurant in sodo for my sisters celebration of life event. Dee and Candace were amazing. They made everything so special and relaxing. Dee stayed for the event and was the absolute best. She made sure everything went smoothly . I didn't have to worry about anything. She is an absolute jewel. The cooks did an outstanding job on the food. Everything was delicious. I knew I picked the best place. When I come back to Seattle, my husband and I will definitely come here for the best BBQ. Sincerely Janese read more

So delicious! It's my favorite BBQ place in all of Seattle. Don't miss the brisket or billionaire bacon!

Except for pushing the "tip" idea on a pick-up order, all went well. Courteous and timely workers. Next, I'll taste the food. read more

Very lackluster experience. Not sure who's writing these reviews about all this flavor and amazing food when I could barely taste any salt. We tried the brisket, chicken, and pork ribs--while the tenderness was on point, the seasoning was almost nonexistent. Every bite felt bland, missing that deep, smoky, well-seasoned barbecue flavor we were expecting. The cornbread and hush puppies were disappointingly dry, and the queso mac and cheese was... interesting, but not something I'd get again. The biggest disappointment was the pecan pie slice--it was hard as a rock, and we nearly broke the bowl with our spoon trying to eat it. On the upside, our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable, and the food came out fast. Unfortunately, the quality just didn't match the hype. If you're looking for good BBQ, I'd try another option. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Chicken, Half Double Trouble Rib Plate Mac And Cheese Collard Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Let me just begin by saying that the food here is excellent. This rating has nothing to do with the food. And I'm not the type to usually ding a restaurant for service but this was outrageous even for me. I come in on a slow Sunday late afternoon and I was seated. The nice lady at the bar takes my order and the food is exceptional. But throughout my entire dining experience, she doesn't refills my water, ask me how my food is or even bring my check (I had to flag her down for that). Bad service isn't what got me heated though. It was a pretty slow afternoon and she definitely made her rounds and filled out her tables' drinks but mine. And check this: I was the only minority patron. That experience was so unsavory that I cannot help but associate Jack's to that experience. Definitely not coming back ever again. read more

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Best bbq ever. Manhattan was fantastic. Brisket and pulled pork were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Collard greens amazing as was the roumelade Coleslaw Service excellent and professional. Ambience fitting for a bbq place read more

First time back after going to a soft opening a million years ago. Everything was great and the servers were all terrific. We spent about 3 hours catching up on the patio and never felt rushed. Shared a couple of things and brought some meats home for dinner. Will definitely not let so much time lapse between visits read more

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This is the perfect place when you crave BBQ flavor. Authentic smoky flavor with perfect BBQ sauce. Minimalist plywood-wall decor, friendly service, generous portions, delicious sides. Avoid peak hours because it can get a little cramped. Free Street parking after 6 pm. read more

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We've been to many of top BBQ joints in the big TX but you don't need to hop on a plane to grab some mighty fine BBQ and fixings! Jack's is the place to go for awesome BBQ here in Seattle. Our favs is the nachos topped beef brisket and all the fixings and side dipping sauces. Be sure to add some hush puppies as well. Our go to item on the menu is the Trinity which offers you a good amount of everything from ribs, brisket, a hot link and cheese sausage plus two sides. A side must is their signature chili loaded with beans, beef and a nice kick! We also get a side of burnt ends, two pound of brisket and a half rack of ribs. Sure we get enough to feed an army but the army needs leftovers to bring home for lunch. The ambiance is great with mismatched chairs, wooden tables and outside seating if your prefer plus a bar. Our server was great and even remembered us from our last visit. read more

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Our company booked the Double D room in SODO for our post-holiday celebration this year. The food, drinks and service were beyond our expectations. We were able to treat our team to prime rib and an open bar on our standard annual holiday budget. And it was so good. People loved it. The service was amazing - someone was onsite and available, so they offered us an impromptu pit tour, which was very cool. We had about 25 people and could mingle easily before dinner and then sit comfortably for the meal. We may just hit copy / paste and do it again next year! read more

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Coming from Kansas City, you never have high hopes for BBQ spots around the country. Well I would say this place knows how to make brisket for sure! Great smoke rings and very tender. If you are looking to get the meat sweats and have amazing bbq then look no further. Check it out because the service was great and a lot of seating for a big crowd. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Brisket plate with mac &cheese and house Caesar. - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Beef Ribs on Thursday are insanely good! We didn't know what to expect and it was a smash. Expensive but incredibly delicious. Will get it again. read more

The waiter was very helpful helping us decide our order. The half chicken seemed a little under cooked and he offered to replace it. The food was good although the portions were a little small for the price. We split the bill which did not allow us to see the final bill. The split bill seemed a little high. The receipt was sent to my email. When I checked the email later I realized why the bill was so high. We were charged for the Chicken which was sent back as well as the replacement meal which resulted in a $36 over charge. I wish I hadn't tipped the 20% on the bill. Make sure you double check your bill if you eat here. read more

Tried something different today... The chicken sandwich - not what I was expecting :( I was expecting a bigger sandwich that was fresh, battered, and deep fried. What I got was a smaller imitation of Burger King's chicken sandwich. I gave a four star for the visit because my buddy got the catfish which he really liked! But also the main reason for the 4 star was the service. Jake was awesome! Gave my honest opinion when asked how it tasted, and he immediately was like, I'll bring you a small brisket and take it off the bill. All and all, I would still go back!!! Just sayin read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Fantastic spot for BBQ! Had the chopped brisket sandwich and was fantastic. Was looking for a lunch spot in Sodo and found it!

I've been coming to Jack's for about 6 years now. It always hits the spot for texas bbq. The fatty brisket is my favorite (don't know why you would get lean brisket). Staff are always friendly and attentive. Recommend the collards as a side and also love the hush puppies with honey butter as a starter. Smoked ice tea is also a fun twist. They upgraded the menu recently but I like to stick to the classics. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Trinity Plate with lean brisket, fatty brisket, both kinds of sausage, pork ribs, and collards and ranch beans - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow. What a great BBQ joint. Our whole table was from Texas so needless to say our BBQ bar is high. Jacks nailed it. Not only were the spot on but sides mac&cheese.corn bread. Turnip greens, cornbread puddling were delicious. Appetizers were solid. We had fried pickle jar. Very good. For entree we had the $88 picnic. Easily fed 6 adults and 4 littles. Ultimately the superior sauce on top was the service. Mike was amazing. Helpful, courteous and prompt. Well done!!! read more

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I ordered 1/2 chicken from Jacks BBQ today from LunchDrop.com and I was disappointed from the order I received. First of all the chicken came in from delivery and it was Cold. I never ate at this place before and so I figured I will try it once. Always looking for a BBQ joint. But as for me this isn't good at all. First of all the order was delivered wrong and then I finally got the order and it was cold. I can say one thing that was good is the sauce. I am glad I ordered the 1/2 chicken rather than the whole meal. Much cheaper to a point. As the description said juicy, well it wasn't juicy. Kinda dried to me and so them sauce came handy. read more

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The brisket is to die for and I didn't expect their mashed potatoes to be so good I loved the pulled pork sandwich too but it would've liked it more if it was slightly less salty and if the meat were more moist but overall it's a 10/10 read more

Delicious pulled pork and pecan pie. I ordered on DoorDash and it was very well wrapped up for delivery. Definitely would eat here again! read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Pecan Pie - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Five stars because it was really quite delicious, everyone in our party of 4 enjoyed their meals. We got a little of everything, myself the pulled pork. Added their sauce and it was yum. My corn bread was a bit dry for my liking but ok. The seasonal Brussel sprouts were probably my favorite part of my meal. I was excited for the hush puppies but didn't know they had jalapeños in them, I'm not a big fan of jalapeños so I only ate one. The restaurant was clean and about what you might expect. Our server was nice but very loud. I'm hard of hearing but I could hear her no problem. Overall I would come here again for sure. read more

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Colin. the manager, personally delivered my order, as the gift card was restricted to in-person transactions. From the outset of the situation, the staff demonstrated a commitment to ensuring I received my meal. I extend my gratitude to Jack BBQ for employing such dedicated individuals. read more

From the minute you're close by, you'll smell the tantalizing scent of bbq. Once inside, it's cozy & quaint with professional service with a smile. We all had brisket sandwiches that were simply delicious. And you MUST ORDER THE PECAN PIE ALA MODE. Best ever! read more

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Good spot, nice vibes, easy parking. Took hubby for his birthday. Was a big hit. Food was tasty. Service friendly. Had a reservation for a Sunday night- was full but also they were hosting a private party. Going with upgrade to Jacks smoked bourbon in the old fashion was worth it. read more

I had this in my list forever, but never had the opportunity to drive down in sodo. Well today I wanted brisket and so I've decided to finally pay a visit to this place. Great decision! I'm not a bbq expert, I can just say that both the brisket and the pulled pork were fantastic. Tender, juicy, melty, smoky, super flavorful. I enjoyed it very much and will be back for sure. I was so tempted by the brisket burger, but wanted to try the real thing first. Great service, I was in and out in record time, very kind and smiling server. read more

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Holy guacamole. I hadn't been down to Jack's in years, and they have truly upped their game since I've been gone! My date and I enjoyed the brisket with a plethora of sides, each more addictive than the last. I remember their greens being delicious, but this time I fell in love with the corn pudding, and the coleslaw my date recommended had an excellent kick to it. Brian and Sean were wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable hosts, and even offered a tour of the smokers after we enjoyed our food. You can really taste the love in the food, and everything is very carefully handcrafted for quality and flavor. Even the wood is flown out for excellent smoke. We ended our feast with the incredible banana pudding, which was easily the best I've ever had. I'm excited to take my bestie to the new Eastside location, which is already garnering fantastic reviews. Keep up the amazing work, folks! read more

This place was pretty good. The brisket was mostly moist but there were a few really dry strips. The hush puppies were really good too, though they were a little spicy for my 7 year old. The drinks were really good though not Smokey despite what the menu said. read more

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It was good! Portions large and would come back to get a drink and some snacks! Great ambience.

If you want some serious smoked bbq this is your place. It's a little too smoky for me as I'm not a die hard bbq guy but I get it. BBQ folks love this place. Great service and really cool picnic style seating. I'd definitely go back. read more

Jack's BBQ - SoDo - Pork Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

take out only on this trip. quality of food is excellent and no better bbq anywhere in the area. you can order the brisket wet or dry, and the taste will transport you to Texas!! nice staff. lively ambiance, even though I didn't dine in. definitely recommended!!!! read more

If you order for a party, make sure to call ahead and ask for bbq sauce to be included-- when the person on the phone condescendingly says "um, yeah we've been doing this a long time, sir. we'll give you bbq sauce" stop, and calmly tell them about this specific yelp review specifically referencing that person saying that... and then that person sending an order to a 40 person event with pulled pork sandwiches completely 10000% dry with zero sauce, nor any whatsoever for the chicken etc.... Or just order somewhere else 10 out of 10 if you love bbq places, but can't stand that dang sauce they insist on putting on everything... read more

Jack's BBQ serves exceptional Texas BBQ. I was in Texas a few months ago and tried barbecue from several restaurants. Jack's BBQ is better than all the BBQ I tried in Texas during my visit. My server Sean/Shawn did an outstanding job. He went above-and-beyond and gave us a tour of the pits. I ordered The Texas Trinity (brisket, ribs and sausage dinner) to try all the barbecue. The brisket and sausage were outstanding, the ribs were not cooked to a good consistency, but I was pleased overall. For sides I ordered the collard greens and Trinity Chili (bean-less/meat chili). The collard greens were definitely noteworthy, and the chili was good. This is an amazing BBQ restaurant and experience. read more

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Fatty brisket was prison steak tough, weird chemical smoke flavor. Ribs were dry. Honestly hate giving bad reviews, but for the cost it's worth saying that it isn't very good. read more

Great food and good service. Brisket was great. Served was friendly and efficient. Great combinations