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Outsider BBQ is genuinely as close you can get to a Texas barbecue experience outside of the lone star state. Arrived just around 11:40 AM on a Saturday and was surprised to find no line, but when we walked by the restaurant again around 2PM their was quite a crowd lined up. Parking is a bit difficult as you'll be prowling for street parking in Ballard and you order at the register before taking your food to a table. Some of the specialty items including the beef cheeks and the beef ribs are only available on weekends, so keep that in mind if you have something specific in mind. Beef Rib (4/5): Not all of the fat was rendered, but it was still decently tender. I do prefer more of a bark on the outside with the seasoning, but the smoke flavor is excellent and definitely worth trying if you've never had this before. Beef Cheeks (4.5/5): These are beautifully rendered, but still manage to keep just the slightest bite making the texture is perfectly just above melt in your mouth. Sides wise we tried the kale salad, which is a kale salad with parmesan and croutons. Pretty much exactly what it sounds like and adds some fiber to an otherwise very heavy meal. The white bread is standard issue, but the sauces were banging; not too sweet with a good amount of tang and spices!
Came here for a weekday early dinner, and the poppy seed cole slaw was absolutely delicious. Ribs were solid. Corn casserole was nothing to write home about, but not bad. Line gets long quickly after 6pm.
This review is for the takeout order as that is the only thing we tried. I've been looking for some good barbeque in the area and unfortunately our experience was lackluster. The portion size was abysmal for the price, and the brisket wasn't going out of the way for. The sides all sound unique but fall a little flat. Maybe dining in person may be a better experience
I had low expectations after going to terry blacks, kafi, and especially goldees in Dallas, but I can genuinely say these don't disappoint. Straight from the source is preferred of course but they still know how to whip up the Dino rib here I can't lie
Wow! This bbq was easily the best I've ever had (although I haven't had too many in my lifetime). The space is super cool and we were able to sit and watch one of the world cup games in the half open half closed area. When you get here you order and both get your food at the same time, as they plate it right in front of you. We got the pomegranate glazed pork belly, brisket, beef cheeks, and jalapeno cheddar sausage. For sides we chose the street corn and coleslaw. Everything was absolutely delicious! The flavor of the pork belly was so delicious and the brisket literally melted in my mouth. The beef cheeks were also extremely soft and tender, but the brisket did outshine it. The only thing I didn't love too much was the sausage, but it wasn't bad by any means. Definitely recommend getting the slaw to cut out all the greasiness, as it definitely got heavy after a few bites. If you're looking for some delicious bbq in Seattle, look no further :)
Great food, super quick service, and cool vibes both inside and outside on the patio. Order at the counter and they'll give you your food right away. Everything is excellent and especially love the pork belly.
If I could give this place a 4.5 star I would. It's one of the better bbq places I been to. Parking is a little difficult as it's street parking but it's manageable. We came around lunch time and there was a steady flow of people there. It was bright, chill, and homey. There's a person that will take the order at the counter, and while he takes the order, the butcher cut the meats and weigh it out and another person does the sides and make sure the tray looks pretty and organized. They were very meticulous. Food wise: Lunch special 2 meat combo with 2 sides: pork belly and pork ribs + slaw and kale. It came with bread and pickled veggies. We also order .25 lbs of brisket and .25 lbs of lamb, a side of chilli and fiesta rice. It also came with bread and pickled veggies. Pork belly was tender, flavorful, wish it tasted more bbq than just marinated pork belly. Ribs was a little inconsistent, some part was a little tough and dry while other part was tender and moist. Brisket was the best protein, it was tender, juicy, flavorful. Lamb was good, little gamey taste, the chimimuri sauce was good but wish they put it on the side because it warmed up on the lamb and it wasn't that great anymore. All the sides were delicious. Their chilli was meat heavy but a little salty. We even got Mac and cheese as a take out just because it looks good and it was good as well. Service is great, price is good for the portion. Definitely would recommend people to come here if you haven't been
So happy I finally got to try Outsider BBQ after hearing about it for so long! My friends and I got a huge combo, we tried a pound of every meat. There were 9 of us and it was a perfect amount of food. Meats - Brisket: amazing, great texture and flavorful - Spare ribs: great, just as I expected them to be - Pulled pork, sausages, pork belly: these were all alright. nothing to write home about. - Pulled lamb: I haven't seen pulled lamb at a bbq place before, so this was interesting. I quite liked the chimichurri sauce. Sides - Corn pudding and Street corn were my favorites. - Potato salad had way too much dill, least favorite by far. - Mac and cheese was good but basic :) - Kale salad was alright, didn't stand out too much. It was so busy that we had to wait around 5-10 minutes for a table to open up, and our food was ready shortly after that. I'd recommend eating the food there while it's warm and fresh... but if you can't find table space, eat it in your car!
After a 4-5 hour hike at Snow Lake, the three of us unanimously voted for BBQ. My son warned us that this place would probably be packed, but we were all craving it, so we decided it was worth the wait. When we arrived around 6:30 p.m., every table was full, and the line stretched all the way to the end of the building. We briefly considered going somewhere else, but after noticing how quickly the line was moving, we decided to stay. The wait turned out to be much shorter than expected. Unfortunately, by the time we ordered, a few popular items--including the prime rib, lamb, and beef cheeks--had already sold out. Luckily, we were still able to get the brisket, sausage, and pork ribs instead. Every bite was delicious. The meats were perfectly smoked, incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pork ribs were the biggest surprise of the meal--my son even ranked them as his favorite. I still have to give the edge to the brisket, although I can't help but wish we had arrived early enough to try the prime rib. We left completely satisfied, with enough leftovers for another meal because we ordered more than we could finish. Now I'm just wondering... where can I find BBQ this good back home in California?
What a perfect summer meal! Outsider BBQ boasts a great indoor/outdoor patio setup that is dog friendly. We went at 6pm on Sunday and there was a long line but the service is quick. You order at the counter and they cut and weigh the BBQ in front of you. They recommend ordering 1/2 lb of meat per person plus sides and it was the perfect order. I highly recommend trying the brisket and you can't go wrong getting the Banana pudding for dessert. If you have specific items you want to try it might be worth it going early in the day as they do run out of some items. I will be coming back to try more of the menu!
I thought the Seattle area didn't really have amazing Southern BBQ until I tried the food here at Outsider! You know it's good when you pull up the establishment and they have not only a long line, but also a paper dictating what is sold out, which they update on a 10-15 minute interval. Waiting in line is the most time consuming part of this experience, as we probably waited 20-30 minutes to get to the front to place our order - which is good sign! You can definitely formulate what meats and sides you want as you get closer to the front. Parking for the restaurant is a bit difficult, I think the only options we found while visiting was streetside, and we were fortunate to find a spot only a block away. I could totally see it being impossible to find parking when it gets really busy in the area. Once you get your food, there is plenty of seating, from high tops, to booths, to tables, to outdoor seating with a fire pit. We got a good variety of items, which I'll review a couple down below: Brisket: A good brisket with a nice visible smoke ring. Similar to the pork belly, you can tell the skill of a barbecue restaurant from how their brisket is, and this brisket is delicious! Really meaty and pleasant smoke flavor. I think we did get a leaner cut of brisket as there wasn't as much fat to help with the leanness. Beef Cheek: A delicious cut of meat that melts in the mouth, and has a pleasant smokey flavor. Out of the three cuts of meat, this one was unfortunately salted the heaviest. The first couple of bites are delicious and really delicious, but it goes really overwhelming the more you eat it. If you order this, definitely get some sides to help. Pomegrante Pork Belly: A solid BBQ pork belly that has a pleasing fatty crust with a meaty interior. This is what I would consider a good baseline for a reputable barbecue restaurant. It is advertised as pomegrante pork belly, but I unfortunately wasn't able to taste any flavor of pomengrate - maybe a tiny bit in the glaze/bark but that could just be attributed to the sugar. Mac and Cheese: A pretty comforting side! bechamel sauce is really creamy and fully coats each noodle. The noodles were at the sweet spot of soft and having enough integrity to hold their shape. Cherry and Rhubarb Cobbler: Wow, this is an amazing dessert! I haven't had a cobbler where they added cardamom to the crust before, and I think it works spectacularly. The cardamom gives a nice floral taste to the crust, which is complemented by the tart and fruity filling. I think this is one of the better if not best desserts I've had a barbecue shop, and the small tweaks made were creative and delicious! In the end, I think we paid about $100 for everything you see here. Having been to a couple of BBQ places, I would say that it is pretty standard pricing. Good BBQ does take a lot of effort and it does come at a premium. Outsider BBQ is absolutely delicious - if you are looking to get some comforting food, they definitely have you covered. I would totally revisit to try their items that got sold out (missed the beef cheeks, need to try those!) the time we visited!
I mean, it isn't BBQ from the south, but it comes close. There's typically a long time and it's not fast either, so it's quite popular. You order at the front, you bring it to your table, and you bus yourself. The first time we went, we actually left but most of the items were sold out, so we came back a week later and earlier in the day. The also close quite early, around 8 or 9pm depending on the day. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's communal. We got the Pitmasters that serves around 4-5 people, there was 3 of us and we ate the rest the following day. I loved the ribs and the pulled pork sandwiched between a piece of bread and a pickle was delicious.
Outsider Barbecue was such an unexpected find. We were in Fremont looking for a casual bite and almost went to a brewery, but stumbled on this spot instead and I'm so glad we did. It's tucked into a more residential area near the Fremont and Ballard intersection, so parking is easy and free. The space is open and airy with garage-style doors, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and fire pits outside. It's counter service with bussing, which keeps things casual and easy. Even around 3 to 4 pm, there was a steady line, and I never saw it fully die down. Staff were friendly and confident in the menu, and one told us it wouldn't be our last visit. He was right. We ordered the corn casserole, beef rib, brisket, mac and cheese, collard greens, kale Caesar, and jalapeño cheddar sausage. Everything was excellent. The beef rib and sausage were the highlights for me, super tender with great smoky flavor, and the sauces were spot on. This is some of the best barbecue I've had in Seattle. It's not cheap, but portions are generous and the quality justifies it. Three of us shared everything, had leftovers, and spent about $150 before drinks. They were sold out of the beef cheek, so I'm already planning a return to try more. Highly recommend if you're craving solid, no-frills barbecue.
4 months ago
This place is still fairly new and has amazing bbq. The owner learned to make his bbq based on Texas-style, which is my favorite. We ordered their brisket and cheddar sausage. Both of the meats were very good and tasted great with their homemade bbq sauces. For sides, we ordered their Mac & cheese and Turkish potato salad. The Mac & cheese was good and made with shells. The potato salad with the addition of dill made it fresh tasting. I'd highly recommend coming here. We were also able to sit outside with our dog. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
The Best BBQ in Seattle Wa! Nice Atmosphere & Environment! Great Tasting Food! Marcus was Amazing!! Morgan had great service! The Owner Checked in to make sure everything was solid! Appreciate ya'll! 10/10 read more
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I'm going to keep it real. I was really looking forward to trying this place w my family and really wanted to like it, but my experience wasn't as good as I thought it would be. I decided to try the pit master tray amongst myself and two others. It was supposed to feed 4-5 but realistically only feeds 2-3. Also the price is bonkers. $99? I was curious to see if the flavor could back the crazy ask in price. The food was super underwhelming flavor wise and was so cold like it has been sitting out all day. This makes me lose faith in trusting local food reviewers and their recommendations on social media because this place is just hyped up. Worth a visit but will be the first and last time I visit this place. read more
First of all ignore the recent 1 star reviews by 1 person who complained it was bad Southern BBQ (did you even visit? If you did you would of seen it is Texas style BBQ) Another rocket scientist gave it 1 star without trying it because she couldn't order lunch over the phone. For people who actually visit they will find the best Texas style brisket in Seattle. I am just a BBQ meat type of guy and their brisket, beef cheeks (on a special days) and pulled pork and ribs are outstanding. Great BBQ isn't cheap but worth every plenty when done right. The owner and his outstanding staff make me feel welcomed every time I stop by. Pro tip: Visit right after they open to avoid a long wait read more
1 year ago
I tried a sample platter from their food truck a few months ago at an event. It's been awhile since I had good barbecue that was memorable and this coming from someone who's not all that crazy about it. When I found out they opened a restaurant I was actually excited and had to go. I've never had corn casserole before and it was so good. The bbq meat was amazing too. We got the ribs and the jalapeño cheddar sausage. Both were so juicy and flavorful. The owner was super nice and I can tell very proud of what they serve. There were only two sauces available and I wish there were more options for sauces. read more
6 months ago
Would have ordered more but felt rushed. Prime Rib and Ribs were my favorites. Sides were great. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Pretty average experience. Pulled pork sandwich and single Mac and cheese was $24. Prices are steep, more than I think makes sense, but typical for this neighborhood. Pork was a little dry, otherwise okay. Came with pickled onions and jalapeños which was a nice touch. Mac and cheese was bland and too milky. Had to add lots of BBQ sauce to both. Enjoyed the BBQ sauce, more spiced than sweet. I went around 12 pm - they were missing about half the menu. I am hoping this will improve as they get used to running. Bottled tea only Line is tough, you order and then cluster in a small space in front of the drink machine while you wait even though the restaurant is big. Service was average, not as pleasant as others have indicated but not that rude. The outdoor seating area is covered with a fireplace for chillier days. Right on a busy street but the noise didn't detract from the experience. Nice on a warm sunny day. Indoor seating is big and also pleasant with lots of wood, natural light, and high ceilings. I think there is a link to Hamdi, another pricey spot, given the Turkish dessert and close proximity. Would come back to try the burger and other sides after giving time to adjust, but if that is similar quality I would not return. read more
1 year ago
One of the best burgers I've had in Seattle! Worth every penny! Would definitely recommend must try when in the area! read more
We've been fans of Outsider BBQ in its original iteration as a food truck serving awesome Texan style BBQ with a Turkish twist (courtesy of its owner). So when we heard the new brick and mortar location (in the old Frelard Pizza location on Leary) was set to open, my wife made sure we were first in line. Our early lunch didn't disappoint. I stuck with my 1/4 lb order of pulled pork (you order by weight at Outsider), s side jalapeño and cheese sausage, and a tasty Kale Caesar salad, but it was my wife who went whole hog...actually beef...ordering their special 1.67 lb beef rib, suitably sized for the hungry Viking or aspirational spouse or aspirational spouse who is a Viking. In keeping with our past experience, the meat was flavorful, juicy, and moist. A nice complementary side of cornbread casserole went great alongside the meat. The staff were warm and inviting and I doubt you will get a warmer invite anywhere else. Heads up: They are in soft opening so not all menu items (like the sandwiches) were available yet. I also noted the presence of a kids play area that they added for parents looking for help with mealtime focus. A worthy addition to the expanding Leary Ave food scene! read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Amazing! So it's Texas style bbq but with a Turkish influence, I think because of the owner. We got take out to bring to our office down the road. It. Was. So. Good. Brisket was tender, pulled pork and sausages were delicious and nothing was dry. Everything was seasoned perfectly. Great sauces, sides were really good (we tried potato salad, slaw and Mac n cheese). Way better than Jacks BBQ in my opinion. Definitely keeping this place high on my list. Cute casual place with lots of seating indoor and out if you eat there. Friendly service. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
As soon as we turned right onto Leary we knew what we were having for lunch. The smell of BBQ was a cozy blanket on a very rainy spring day. Their pulled pork sandwich is big, and tasty, the ribs tender, and the corn casserole a delightful dark horse (as was the honey mustard sauce). Meat is priced by the pound but you can order per piece or QP. The curated menu is small but everything we tried was great. They were super busy and a few minor mistakes were made in our order but those were quickly and happily remedied. Can't wait to go back and eat outside! read more
8 months ago
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1 year ago
2.5 stars from us We read about this place on secret Seattle's IG account and the reviews sealed the deal. The place has such a great vibe - very open, indoor and outdoor seating (with a fire for warmth which was not needed on this day so we sat inside), cool music in the background and a friendly human taking orders. We got a pound of pork ribs and a half pound of brisket. The meat was SO tender, literally falling off the bone. We tried both sauces and didn't really like either. And that's where the fun ended with the meat for me. I like bbq sauces and was bummed. We also each ordered two sides: potato salad (0/10), kale Caesar salad (3/10 - way too much dressing), corn casserole (10/10) and a special this day was street corn (11/10!!!). I like corn and these two dishes were the highlight of our visit. We left disappointed that we spent $119 on this meal. We knew going in that it was expensive but sometimes it's worth it. Not here, not for us. read more
1 year ago
4 months ago
Was so excited to try this place. The place look like a fun casual place to have a meal especially when the sun is out. We ordered a beef rib and brisket. I get BBQ meats are expensive but I feel like $70 for one beef rib is outrageous. I had asked for a smaller one but the gal told me they only had 1.5 pound ones. Basically paid for $44/lb for the beef rib which was proudly half bone. What really bothered me was as I was waiting for the food I noticed other people getting a smaller one. Felt so misled. Both brisket and beef rib were fatty and greasy. The rib meat was kind of dry too. Taste was ok, it would have been better if the meat was more temperature hot. The street corn was recommended as a side. It was nothing like Mexican street corn, we didn't eat much of this as the taste seemed off. Paying $110 for just ok greasy, fatty meat with a huge bone, and one side seems steep. Especially when we asked for a small rib and the cashier said they're about 1.5 pounds, and then seeing another customer get a smaller one for 1 pound or less, made me feel cheated. Really wanted to like this place, probably won't be back. read more
2 years ago
Great meat! Sides could use a little love. Beautiful location in cap hill with inside and outside seating. You walk up and order so no waiting on you is done. But friendly staff. I had the corn casserole and Mac and cheese for sides. The corn casserole was very yummy. The Mac and cheese was a huge let down. Was cold so it made the grainy texture of the cheese sauce very prominent. I forced myself to eat most of it but was honestly gagging at the end. Maybe the warmer was just broken but it was not worth $6.50 at all!!!!!!! I had the brisket for my meat and it was incredible. Extremely soft. A little layer of fat at the top for the perfect flavor and good smoked flavor. They know their meats. Would have been a 5/5 had the Mac and cheese been warm haha. I do recommend read more
1 year ago
Extremely expensive with no customization. We had ribs, sausage and pulled pork. We couldn't pick and choose the cuts. We had the fattiest cuts and ended up trashing half the food. Service was very good overall. The prices however were very high. I wouldn't come back just based on prices alone. If I were in any other city, what I ordered would cost me $40 vs paying $80 here. read more
1 year ago
Heard about this place online and thought it looked good and decided to give it a try with my friend last night. It was packed! But the line moved pretty quickly and the way they did service was functional and smart. You order with the first person, then wait for them to prepare your meal with the next person and pay for it there. Once you pay you get your food on the spot and find a seat. There was a decent amount of patio seating and inside seating so that wasn't an issue even though it was packed. Onto the food review: Overall 4.2/5 for the BBQ and sides: *Beef Cheeks (daily special): 4.3/5 They were soo tender and packed a ton of flavor. They are on the rich side so even a 1/4 lb was a lot and I had leftovers. But worth the try. *Brisket: 4/5 It was super tender and I appreciated the fattiness of it. Not dry at all, but lacked a little flavor. Their amazing BBQ sauces helped though. *Cheddar Jalapeno Sausage: 4.5/5 So good. The skin had a nice snap and the cheddar was plentiful. The sausage was the perfect texture and it was delicious. *Kale Salad: 4.5/5 Delicious, amazing. Only note is that it was just sliiightly overdressed. But the denseness of kale could handle it. *Street Corn (daily special): 4/5 Yummy and flavorful, came with a lime so it added a nice brightness to it. Wish it was a regular side and not a special. *Mac and Cheese: 3.7/5 It was good, but could have been better. Noodles had a nice texture and the sauce had pretty good flavor, but it was missing that "umph" that makes it a great mac n cheese. I also absolutely loved the pickled FRESH jalapeños, red onion, and pickles. They were the perfect accompaniment. I am a pickled-anything lover and these were perfectly crunchy and delicious. Now, onto the one dish that made me want to give this place a bad review (but I won't, because everything else was worth going back for). THE. PEACH. COBBLER. If it could even call it that. Whatever disaster that they claim to be a "peach cobbler" is absolute profanity. Nothing even close to a peach cobbler by definition. It tasted like Great Value canned peaches that had gone bad with an extremely vile heavy dough/bread mixture??? Barely any peaches, that bread "thing" was slimy and hard but dry at the same time... it tasted like a person who's never cooked a day in their life trying to make something with random ingredients coming out of a dooms day bunker from 1855. I'm not one to ever waste food/leftovers, but I took two bites and had to throw it away. I even thought, "maybe I could bring it home and try again", but it wasn't worth it. (Video of it's funeral attached to this review). Wish I could get my $9 back. I don't even think the street rats of Seattle would eat it. That being said, I should have tried the banana pudding instead like I originally wanted to. Outsider BBQ, if you're reading this, please do not ever serve that sad excuse for a peach cobbler again. Respectfully. All in all, I throughly enjoyed it and would go again. Given the crowd we saw last night, I would hope it's not going anywhere anytime soon. read more
8 months ago
Claiming to be Texas-style BBQ is so disingenuous. I, being born and raised in Texas most of my life, know what Texas BBQ tastes like and this does not meet the standard! Yes, it might be the best in Seattle, but it's not Texas-style BBQ. I tried Franklin's BBQ, Terry's BBQ, and Killen's BBQ! So, I can say beyond a reasonable doubt, this is not TEXAS BBQ. I rest my case and don't need to explain any further. Please visit and enjoy the BBQ, but take it with a grain of salt that what you taste is Texas-style BBQ. Ironically, what it lacks is salt. However, to end on a good note, customer service was great! read more
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1 year ago
This place was alright. I've had lot of good barbecue in my time, this place is average. Nothing to write home about. The beer selection is good. The staff is awesome. The prices are high, but what to expect for the Seattle area. I ordered 1/4 lb. Brisket, 1/4 pulled pork/ 1 beef rib, 1 jalapeño cheddar sausage, Mac and cheese, lemon pepper coleslaw, and 4 bones of spare ribs along with a beer. The total came out to be a whopping $140. Besides the price allow me to break down each item. Brisket- very good melts in your mouth Pulled pork- Would not order again. It tasted as if it had been soaking in water over night. Whatever you imagine watered down meat to taste like that's it! Beef rib- Tasty, large, pretty much what you'd expect. Jalapeño cheddar Sausage - decent wouldn't buy again though. The skin was tough so you had to try to bite through it. Spare ribs- great! Melt in your mouth. Great flavor. Mac and cheese- Not worth it. Bland. Tastes just like Chic fil a Mac and cheese. Lemon poppy coleslaw- decent. Would be better on a sandwich than just a side. The barbecue sauce- needs work. Or just need a new sauce. Maybe something on the sweeter side. Garlic sauce- great Overall this place was okay. Nothing to write home about besides the prices. Also, be prepared for a long line! I'd recommend avoiding trying every thing and just stick to the brisket or spare ribs. read more
1 year ago
Killer meats, better beats. Awesome people watching. Great energy there as well. Congrats, welcome to the neighborhood. read more
1 year ago
Insanely good BBQ with an awesome space. Owner was personable and even dropped by the table to check in with everyone. read more
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4010 Leary Way NW
Seattle, WA 98107
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