This place really makes me so mad! There are so many reasons for my gripe with this place. Firstly, how in the world are you hiding Michelin Star BBQ on that tiny corner in Tacoma like that?! Secondly, yall got actual parking? In TACOMA!? And C, nobody said it was ok to have meat this perfectly cooked. When I tell you the brisket plate was so worth it, I mean it with my whole heart! I ordered the brisket plate with coleslaw and baked potato salad as my two sides. I also got a side of mac n cheese. The brisket he pulled out was literally DRIPPING! The crust on the meat was so well developed and the smoke in the meat was perfect! The meat was tender and juicy and had a deep beefy smell and flavor. No notes my friends. No notes. Cole slaw was good, but potato salad left much to be desired. I didn't like the bbq sauce on its own but with the meat it was so good. Then when I put the coleslaw on top, it all came together so well! Whoever put together the flavor profile knows what they are doing! Service was quick and friendly. Place is tidy and paying was a breeze. 100/10 recommend! read more

After I started smoking my own BBQ, my wife & I have had trouble finding a barbecue restaurant we were happy with My 4 Sons is great barbecue! I got the brisket and it had a FANTASTIC bark! The sides were great, too! Mac & Cheese was smokey & on point. Broccoli salad & baked potato salad were really good. We plan to return this weekend for burnt ends & jalapeño cheddar sausage links. I wish My 4 Sons was in my hometown! read more

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Pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. Sides of Mac and cheese, beans, potato salad, and broccoli salad. Can't go wrong with any of it. All had a delicious smoked flavor. My favorite was the brisket when the chicken. Mac and cheese was some of the best. read more

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Super excited to visit here. It was a little hot in there. We placed an order of half rack ribs and two sides. A bbq sundae. Brisket platter. Side of burnt ends. All with beans and Cole slaw. Loved loved loved. read more

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My cousin was in town and wanted BBQ. I don't go out for BBQ much, so we decided on this place because it was nearby and had great reviews. I got the Brisket Plate, which I made into a sandwich (an additional $1), with beans and potato salad. Both of my cousins got the Ribs Plate. My cousin got a side of brisket with her ribs, and she really liked it because it had some fat on it. The brisket sandwich was good, just needed to add more BBQ sauce. Everyone enjoyed their meals, except we didn't like the mini Cornbread Muffins. Service was great. read more

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I wanted to find a place with protein and I stumbled upon this bbq place. The service is great. Some stuff was unavailable probably due to how great the food is. The beef brisket was available and I got a lb of that. The meat was flavorful. I also got two sides, the mac and cheese and blocked bbq beans. I was surprised how good the beans were that's my favorite side. I will be back! read more

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GREAT BBQ and wonderful service. Definitely a five star place. Highly recommend. The Owner and staff are amazing people. read more

My 4 Sons BBQ - This is the brisket plate with the ribs as an add-on. And the broccoli salad was delicious and so was their Mac and cheese. YUMMY!!!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I have enjoyed ribs in different parts of the country and their ribs are solid. I had the 1/2 rack of the St. Louis ribs with their spicy Barbecue sauce (it wasn't very spicy for my taste but very good). I really enjoyed the ribs. The beans were good, however, they are just beans and I like the brisket baked beans that I often have in Texas. The baked beans did have good flavor. Did not care for the mini corn bread. The service was very good and seemed like really nice people. The next time I will like pick other sides (Mac and Cheese). Did not like much the baked potato salad. I am definitely coming back for their St. Louis ribs. They had sold out of rib tips and next time I will come earlier in the day for that. They deserve 5 stars. . I had given up on trying to find decent ribs in the PNW. read more

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Amazing BBQ, got to try. Tried it the 1st day up in the area and had to go back on the way back out of town the next day to get more. Will be back when we're heading in that area next. read more

The food was phenomenal, the chicken was juicy and very flavorful, but what really captured my tastebuds was the broccoli salad, so good. The employees were polite and friendly. The place looks a little rundown on the outside but inside is way better. My one pet peeve was the bbq sauce was almost watery and not the best. read more

Incredible bbq skills. Their rib tips are crazy, and their chicken is so tender and moist. Also the broccoli salad is stellar.

HOLY SMOKES!!! This place is over the top! It has a very simple setup for ordering! The man I placed my order with, who I believe is the owner, his customer service and communication not only with the customers but also his workers is top notch!!! I listened to the way he explained the burnt ends to the customer in front of me in line was so informative and made me have to order some. EVERYTHING was beyond what I expected! I recommend everyone and anybody to come here! Everything I believe is homemade from the items I ordered. I will back! read more

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Burnt ends and brisket are great! Pickles and sides could be better. Staff is friendly and quick very small building about 5 to 6 tables to eat at but the Dawson's park has tables and lots of picnic grass to enjoy your food. read more

Today my husband ordered the brisket, a couple racks of ribs, the Cole slaw, macaroni and a big brownie to top it all off! The brisket was melting in our mouths and had that perfect bend test when you put it on top of your finger! The macaroni was delicious too. My husband likes Cole slaw and said he loved it. The ribs were very good but I have had others that beat these ones out. I wasn't a huge fan of the rib bark flavor but that's all personal preference. We've always left satisfied and keep coming back! read more

Good prices, very filling on a single order. Sides and mains were very good. Couldn't serve alcohol when we went since no one old enough was working :/ read more

Really good bbq! The brisket was moist and fell apart. No fork no knife needed!! The sauce was flavorful and balanced. The ribs were very tasty with a sweet finish. I shared my meal with my loved one and we both had a good amount to share. Big portions of Mac n cheese and loaded potato salad. Oh and a few mini cornbread muffins to top it off (: we will be back for more. Thanks my 4 sons bbq read more

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I've driven past My 4 Sons BBQ many times and have always wanted to try it. Luckily I was in the neighborhood with a friend and BBQ was on the menu that night. Came by Friday around 6 pm and the place had steady business. Had to wait in line for about 10 mins because this is a popular place. Got to the ordering counter & decided on the chicken plate with two sides, broccoli salad and baked potato salad. My friend got 1/4 lb of pulled pork and side of mac n cheese. We decided to dine in at one of the four tables. After we got our order we sat down and dug in. The chicken was peppered and smoked and delicious. Love the broccoli salad! My friend enjoyed her pulled pork and mac n cheese. Watched wave after wave of people come in and get their dinner. I will be back again for burnt ends and some beef! read more

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I ordered this place for the first time on Valentine's Day to try something new with my boyfriend. We were enjoying our meal until my boyfriend pulled out this HARD piece of plastic in his potato salad. It was not only hard but sharp. The people were extremely nice inside however that doesn't cover up finding hard plastic in your food. I'm glad he didn't ingest it or get hurt but this sucks especially after leaving a solid tip. I would have loved to of reported this on the website but I didn't see that as an option so i'm making this post. Not the greatest first impression. :/ read more

My 4 Sons BBQ - Hard plastic from potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I really had my hopes up for this place because of all the good reviews, but the ribs were incredibly dry, tough, and had very slimy, unrendered fat parts. Disappointed to spend $27 on a rack I couldn't even eat. read more

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This is very small but enormously great place. Food quality is above & beyond. We took brisket and coleslaw and both of them was perfect. Hope I would be able to swing by again one day. Thanks folks! read more

Stopped in last week for a pound of Brisket, Half rack of Ribs, and tub of Potato Salad...they had a little line when I arrived with 4/5 people in front of me the system is quick and efficient. Was in and out with my food in 10 minutes. Brisket, Ribs and Potato Salad was consistent as always. read more

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Glad to be able to review this place! I'm from Texas and this def gets my approval on GREAT bbq! I got the half ribs and half a pound of brisket and it was super tender and delicious read more

Finally a BBQ spot that's memorable and that I will for sure come back to! Ordered online, came inside to pick up and was surprised to see what a wide selection of beers and ciders they had for being a smaller restaurant. Only $100 for my order, tax and 20% tip included! Compared to other bbq I've had, I feel like this is such a steal for all I got AND for such great food. 1/2 rack of ribs, 1 lb brisket, 1/2 lb burnt tips, 1/2 lb pulled pork, 8 mini cornbreads, small potato salad, cole slaw, beans, and broccoli salad. The brisket and burnt ends are an absolute must and all the sides were too good for me to ever choose just two sides. The cole slaw and broccoli salad were so fresh and not covered in dressing but still soooo good. When I came to pick up, the customer before me was just ordering for herself but got a large container of the broccoli salad and I totally get why! Thank you 4 Sons for an awesome meal! read more

My 4 Sons BBQ - 1/2 rack of ribs, 1 lb brisket, 1/2 lb burnt tips, 1/2 lb pulled pork, sides are all a small - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Ribs were meaty and tender. Great bbq sauce. Brisket was tender and flavorful. The crew was nice and helpful

Tried this BBQ spot for the first time today and honestly had a really good experience! The baked beans were pretty good--personally I think they could've been cooked just a little longer, but still tasty. My boyfriend got the broccoli salad and LOVED it (he's a big fan of broccoli and coleslaw, so it was basically a two-in-one win for him). Both barbecue sauces were amazing, but we both agreed the spicy one takes the crown. The pulled pork sandwich was a little on the dry side, so we definitely put that sauce to work--but even then, it was still pretty solid. The atmosphere was great and everyone working was super nice. Definitely a place we'd try again! read more

My 4 Sons BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Decent BBQ on Portland Avenue with fair prices. Limited seating--best for to-go orders. Sweet tea was on point for me.

Excellent brisket and pulled pork! Sauce is great and so are the beans. Really liked the pickles too!

Being from So Cal, we had low expectations. Turns out this was a really good place. BBQ and sides were very very good. Was in shock at how much our meal didn't cost! read more

Food: amazing! The burnt ends and brisket literally melted in our mouth. No joke. I wanted more and more even when my stomach communicated I had enough. Broccoli Salad - Shut the Front Door!!!! this is addictive. Service: was kind and gracious. Ambiance: it's a rib joint. read more

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Was here 7 years ago and wasn't impressed . Just came back and they have gotten a lot better . Came back two days in a row . Really good read more

The food was phenomenal!!!! Best brisket I've had in Washington!! The pickles, potato salad, and slaw was soo good!

Brisket was super tender and juicy with a nice list of sides. We had quick service, not a lot of seating/tables but on a Tuesday there was no issue having space to dine in. Good beverage line up too. Best BBQ I've had in awhile, will definitely be back. read more

Disclaimer, this was not my first time here. When I first arrived the line was to the door, they were teaching a young kid to run the register. No big deal, training someone takes time and you have to do it some time. They welcomed every patron that came in and thanked them for their patience when leaving. They have a few tables, but ordered to go. Now for the important stuff... the food. 1. The Brisket. I love brisket. It's my favorite BBQ option. However, I am not a fan of the fatty/wet majority. Before they had asked if you wanted the lean side or the other, this time nope. Definitely fattier than I like. 2. Burnt Ends. My first time trying them here, pretty tender but some pieces were 100% fattyness. Again, see #1 not a fan of the extra fatty meat. 3. Sides. The broccoli salad was my favorite. The baked potato salad was super rich, but not bad. The macaroni and cheese wasn't bad. It was smokey and cheesy, but seemed to be missing something maybe some pepper or even jalapeño would just set it off. read more

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Brisket and pulled chicken were very delicious! Service was great! The intimate dining area is something I love when dining, I tend to avoid bigger crowds read more

Service was very friendly and excellent. I had the pork ribs , fantastic, everything you might want from ribs. My friend had the brisket, very tender and tasty. We will be back soon! read more

I ordered the brisket plate which comes with 2 sides, mac & cheese, and pickles which were both really good! The pickles were super flavorful, and the Mac was good Mac. Brisket was delicious but I'd probably order on a bigger scale. Also I drank a jones soda which is the cherry on top. Service was good, and a small seating area. Ultimately a great lunch spot if you're in the mood for a barbecue place! read more

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I ordered on line and got a rib plate with Mac n cheese and beans. A Brisket plate with ribs added. A pulled pork plate with pulled chicken with potato salad and cornbread. Also got a 1/2 Lb of burnt ends. All of the meat Was very good, but some the burnt ends were a little tuff. The beans were a little dry and not great but I don't really like baked beans anyway so no big deal. The potato salad was under cooked imo but good flavor. The service was quick and friendly it only took a few minutes to get my order ready once I arrived. The dining area is small but clean and looks like a BBQ joint. Parking is easy next to the building. I highly recommend you give them a try. This is very good BBQ done right read more

Tacomas Best hole in the wall bbq spot hands down. Real food, great people. Try their bbq Sunday

Staff were friendly and the brisket was really good. I'll be going back to try the rest of the meats. Sides we had were the baked beans, coleslaw, and macaroni and cheese. They were all good too. read more

We came here a couple years ago so hopefully they've changed, but when we came we noticed not a single burner was on on their stove. What kind of restaurant doesn't have their stove on?? Everything was precooked and heated in a microwave. The mac and cheese tasted like plastic wrap and was super dried out on top, like it had reverted back to actual dried pasta. The meat was dry, everything was dry. I guess that's what you get when you don't actually cook things for your customers. Severely disappointed, that's why we haven't been back. read more