There is no better mac and cheese, the brisket is excellent, the sausages are wonderful and yes, spicy. Again, the brisket melts in your mouth. The cashier, a tall skinny guy with curly hair was impressively attentive to all the people in front of me, and of course to us. He treated each client accordingly, and even spoke to tourists in Spanish. Great vibe at this place and excellent food! read more

Dining at this distinguished barbecue establishment is nothing short of a gastronomic reverie--an experience where rustic tradition meets culinary sophistication with effortless grace. From the moment one crosses the threshold, the air itself seems perfumed with a slow‑smoked promise of delight, beckoning diners into a realm where time-honored craft reigns supreme. The brisket, a veritable masterpiece, arrives with a bark so exquisitely rendered it borders on the poetic. Each slice yields with gentle persuasion, revealing marbling that melts into a silken whisper upon the tongue. The ribs, lacquered in a glaze of subtle sweetness and smoky depth, cling tenderly to the bone, surrendering with an elegance that speaks to hours of meticulous tending over smoldering embers. Even the sides--often relegated to mere accompaniment--command admiration. The cornbread is a golden triumph, delicately crumbed yet luxuriously moist, while the collard greens possess a soulful richness that lingers like a cherished memory. And the house-made sauces, presented with almost ceremonial reverence, offer a spectrum of flavor that elevates each bite without ever overshadowing the meat's inherent artistry. Service is attentive without intrusion, delivered with a warmth that mirrors the glowing hearth at the heart of the kitchen. One leaves not merely satisfied, but genuinely moved by the harmony of craft, care, and culinary passion. In a world crowded with pretenders, this BBQ sanctuary stands as a beacon of authenticity and refinement--a place where smoke becomes symphony and every plate tells a story worth savoring. read more

Wood Shop has been my go-to bbq spot in Seattle. Whether we've ordered a pound of brisket with some sides or a smoked chicken sandwich, I've rarely had a bad experience (on occasion, we'll open the brisket to find it's a little more fatty than we bargained for). The counter staff are always friendly, and helpful in trying to make some decisions on what to order. My favorites include: the brisket, smoked chicken, pulled pork, mac-n-cheese, and an occasional salad. We often get our food to go, but when we've eaten in, there is generally plenty of space to sit, and if you sit outside, you can see the folks hard at work smoking the various meat. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Smoked Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

1 Star Food is ok (Ribs/brisket). Sausage too strong in spices. Service sucks! The guy helping at the register was a bit nonchalant. When we were eating our food I noticed something crawling on the pickled cucumbers, I smashed it and asking the guy at the register to come and see and he was hesitant to even come over. I showed him the spider on the napkin and didn't even acknowledge and didn't apologize for it. What the hell! We paid over $100 for dinner and the guy was an a*hole! Never coming back here! read more

I'm not usually a big BBQ person, but this place was honestly pretty solid. The chicken was the best thing I had super moist and tender, really well done. Pulled pork was next for me, definitely good. The brisket was just alright, a little on the dry side. Mac and cheese was elite, the highlight for me. Burnt ends were rich but still really good. Overall, solid spot. I'd come back. Staff was very friendly. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket (Per Pound)Smoked Jalapeno Mac and Cheesejalapeno Smoked Chicken (Per Pound) burnt ends - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Big fan of the ribs and patio space! The brisket was only so so, but for Seattle I think you have to try it. Sauces were also very good. You order at the counter but line moves fast and people are friendly. Seating is mainly out on the patio. Recommended! read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket and ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was great. Lots of options and plenty of sides to choose from. Spot has either close quarters bar seating or casual dining area. Every table was had the bbq setup( paper towels,sweet bbq sauce and hot bbq sauce). Great place to get bbq in central district. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket (Per Pound) Pork Spare Ribs (11-12 Bones Per Slab) - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My girl has been raving about wood shop for a long time and since they do trivia, it just made sense. The line was long when we stopped in but it moves...semi quickly, folks just wanna chat which is a positive sign for service here. Space is huge, tons of outdoor seating too. Bathroom is clean! Food takes a bit but not unbearably long. We ordered the fried mac and cheese balls (came out piping hot with ranch), pit beans (so good and a smidge spicy), tons of pickles (she loved it, I'm not a big tart person), chicken sandwich (I thought this was so good, bit on the tough side but seasoned well) and 1/2lb brisket (ordered lean but came out way fatty, still tasted good). Overall, it was good- expensive for what it is but I did live in Texas and was recently in Nashville...so it didn't quite hit the bbq mark for me but it was yummy. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Smoked Chicken Sandwich Beef Ribs (Per Pound) pickles Mac and cheese balls beans - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time today and it was a beautiful day for it. We got in an hour after they opened so while there was a short line it moved quickly and there was plenty of seating. I had the 1/2 chicken with a side of the jalapeño mac n cheese. Lately I've been more into the chicken at BBQ places because the less fatty meat lets the delicate smoke shine in my opinion. Anyway! Delicious chicken. I tried both the standard spicy sauces and both were good but to be honest the chicken was fine without. The jalapeño Mac n cheese was recommended by many - if you are afraid of spice please try it anyway- the jalapeños fresh vegetal flavor is great and cuts the richness of the cheese sauce without adding a big kick. Anyway next time I'll try the brisket or the ribs but today I was very satisfied and even took a lil bit home for later. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Smoked Chicken (Per Pound) and Smoked Jalapeno Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Amazing as always... delicious food, kind service. Grateful they added a new truck a couple blocks away from my favorite neighborhood:)

VEGETARIANS BE WARNED! This place has delicious slow cooked BBQ meats! You order at the front counter and take a number. You then find a seat at the large covered and heated patio. Their specialty seems to be pulled pork and brisket. I did not see and ribs on the menu. They have beer but no wine. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I will say the brisket chili was a tad too spicy for me and the coleslaw could use a pinch of sugar. My pulled pork sandwich was delicious, and I found myself discarding the bread and devouring the pork mmmmm. Oh , and the patio is dog friendly! So bring Fido! Especially if you're on your way to or from The Boneyard down the street! Cheers! read more

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The brisket Mac bowl is something I still dream about. I don't normally mix my Mac n cheese, but they made it work very very well. Also they have a house-smoked whiskey- try it! read more

Slightly pricy but reliable food option around the Central District area. I went here for lunch and got the brisket sandwich which was $17+tax, a bit steep given the okay-ish portions of brisket, but certainly a better deal than getting a half pound of brisket for $20+tax which does not even come with any sides. The brisket sandwich has nice buttery toasted buns along with decent quality brisket (a bit on the drier side, and I wish the brisket had better integration of meat and fat since it resulted in me easily separating out the fat and ended up with drier meat). There is some BBQ sauce on the brisket, which is a small amount, but if you dine in, they do have extra sauce on the side that you can add for your enjoyment. There is cole slaw, pickles, and pickled onion on the side that did enhance the dish a bit, but given it is a BBQ spot, I expected a bit more from the brisket, though I enjoyed the smokiness. The plus side is the food came out quickly and well presented, but I would need to think a bit harder if I come back again if I was given multiple options to choose to dine within the area. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket Sandwich - IG @bougiefoodieboi - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The worst BBQ. I ordered a pound of brisket. Instead I got (pictured) two 1/4" thick x 8 inches long pieces of greasy, untrimmed, fatty, gristle. The fat was white. It had the consistency of something clogging a shower drain and the taste of a greasy ashtray. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - In case you need more ashy grease, try the pork ribs. This was a lousy thing to do to both the pig and to me - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love the smell of bbq from two blocks away. The atmosphere is inviting and it feels like a neighbors backyard cookout. Often times there may be some live music and you see neighbors and acquaintances with their families. The menu is straightforward and the brisket is my go to. It is always juicy and tender, and the meat falls right off. I personally prefer this brisket style to Jacks and Brileys for this same reason. The ribs have a similar chewiness as Jacks and I love the hints of smoke that is used in the smoking process. As I'm not a bbq expert, I am going off of my internal taste buds. I think that Wood Shop is the best seattle bbq spot. Their contingency, smoking techniques and sides. Service is always good and when I come here I don't feel like I'm in Seattle. read more

First off, the service was great. I have tried a lot of BBQ's from different places but this place SUCKs!!!. I ordered a slab of ribs and I knew it wasnt good just by the way it looks. The texture was dry n it just didnt hit right. The chicken was terrible like it was microwaved n added liquid smoke. Overall everything I ordered was below my expectations and the condiments were nasty too. The pickle was too salty n the red onion was too sour. The ambiance is nice, a good place to grab a few beers with the fellas, just stay away from the food. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Looks can be deceiving... - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food: 5/5 Service : 4/5 Ambiance : 3/5 Half pound brisket Delicious brisket and tasted juicy. The brisket was tender and comes with a slice of bread , pickled onion and pickled cucumber. Great for any one who wants try bbq brisket Pulled pork sandwich Perfectly slow cooked pulled pork which comes with pickled cucumbers. Tasted absolutely delicious Service was decent and friendly. Parking is limited and on the road side. read more

I've come here several times for the meats, and the BBQ is so good every time. I love that their lean(er) brisket is still easy to bite/chew through. The beans I tried this time also has brisket in it! I've gotten their chicken and pork before, but ...I don't really remember and will make a note to try them again next time and write a review so I remember. The food is fast, which was really nice. I only just noticed this most recent time that they have beef ribs but those apparently sell out quite early, so maybe next time we dedicate some lunch time for this (we often come for dinner). read more

Fast and friendly service, the food was AMAZING. We got brisket sandwiches and jalapeño mac and cheese, everything was so good even the pickles that came on the side. Excellent excellent excellent read more

I saw so many reviews from folks saying that they're from Texas or Kansas or other misc. Southern state saying that this place is legit for barbecue and decided to swing by on my birthday. Went on a Wednesday night at around 7PM and the restaurant was completely full since they were also hosting a trivia night. I did drop about 120 bucks here for two people, but I expected to spend on barbecue, brought home some leftovers, and the quality was definitely there! I also hate super sweet barbecue sauce, but their housemade options are wonderfully tangy and it was probably the first time in my life I ever asked to take barbecue sauce to-go. Brisket (4.5/5): I opted for a fatty cut and it's melt in your mouth texture. Perfect sodium level and I'd probably say 1/2 lb is good for two people. Pork Spare Ribs (4.25/5): The ribs texture is exactly what you want: so tender they fall off the bone, but still have a bit of a bite to them. Suuuuper smokey, but is balanced nicely with the sauce. Pork Belly Burnt Ends (2.75/5): This was my least favorite item - the fat wasn't rendered, the protein was way too chewy. Mac & Cheese (4/5): Normally, I'm not a fan of jalapeño mac n cheese, but this is a fantastic version. Super creamy, great tang, and is AMAZING with their pickled onions. Housemade Potato Salad (3.5/5): They went for a big chunks of potato instead of a mash for this. Pretty average, nothing to write home about. Service is wonderful and parking isn't too bad if you don't mind parking by the CVS up the block. Overall, I can believe all the claims that this is the best BBQ in Seattle! read more

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Foood was amazingggg! The pork belly burnt ends and brisket Mac and cheese were my absolute favorite. We got a little bit of everything and it was all so sooo delicious! Friendly staff and chill dining experience! 10/10 read more

If you love BBQ then this is the spot, clean place, friendly staff and extremely juicy tender Beef! We had the brisket and pork ribs, they were delicious! Prices were reasonable, super clean place, paper towels on all tables cause we all know we will get our hands dirty. Over I enjoyed it and will definitely be back. Recommended! read more

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18.99 brisket mac n cheese bowl. this BLOWS LONGHORN out the water. tangy onions with brisket falling apart. the creamy jalapeno mac n cheese under it is so good. my friend got pork belly and its bomb asf. complimentary water station. this is actually worth it, very filling and tasty read more

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This place is soooooo good!!! I work close by the restaurant and have had it catered and also dined in. Parking can be found in the residential area and can sometimes be a bit challenging. The restaurant has a bar and dining area. You basically order your food by the bar and then they bring the food out to your table. There is a self-serve water, utensil, and take out box station which is very convenient. I love their brisket (you can buy by the pound) and smoked jalapeño portobello machaca mac and cheese (my fav!!!). The brisket comes with two slices of bread and pickled onions and cucumbers. We bought half a pound and it was enough to fill up two people. Service is always friendly here too! read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I always go visit their truck when I'm in the Central District and they're at Chuck's Hop Shop. Their brisket Mac n cheese bowl is phenomenal! read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really solid bbq place. They know their business. Staff was friendly and loved seeing the big smokers. For me, the dry rub on the ribs wasn't my favorite and the BBQ sauces were good but not great. Let's be honest, that could all be personal preference. The meat was done right. read more

So I was at their food truck location by Stoup and it was quite good. The service was good with the food coming out quickly and well made. I got the pull pork sandwich. It wasn't overly saucy and the flavors were able to come through well. I will say the cole slaw wasn't my favorites as it wasn't the most flavorful, but im also not a vole slaw person so take that with a grain of salt. The pickled onions went well with the sandwich to give it more acidity. It's not the biggest meal so if you're a big eater you may want to consider getting something additional. Since the day was lovely and we were next to stoups it had a nice atmosphere and was lovely for lunch with friends. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Menu at food truck location - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This spot has been on my list to try for a long time, and finally got the chance to do so on a Monday night. The surrounding area is cute with a lot of small spots, and they have both inside and outside seating here. We got the ribs and brisket, but they only had the chopped brisket. It came on two slices of white bread, and the sauces you choose yourself on the side. The ribs were amazing -- fall off the bone tender, and a really tasty rub. Definitely get these! The chopped brisket was kind of dry but that was expected since it wasn't the standard one. The sauces are good, but beware the spicy one is SPICY. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Chopped brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The beef rib was not worth the hype. The ends were overly salted, honestly not edible. The meat was moist but at $39.99 a pound this under delivered. Wings sounded promising by being smoked then fried but were dry enough inside. The Seattle soda selection is cool! read more

Wood Shop BBQ - wings - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The best bbq in Seattle by a mile. Flavor!! Smoke!! The Mac n cheese! Seriously, good! read more

Atmosphere is great. The people were wonderful and for the most part the food is delicious. Seems like a very popular place within the community and lots of people go. It wasn't quite my flavor because of all the spice even though I enjoy spicy food I don't particularly care for my barbecue and beans to be spicy. There are 2 sauces on each table but one was spicy & the other was spicer! Everything that I ate was getting hotter and hotter. The kale salad was delicious and the potato salad if you like mayo instead of mustard it's a treat but for me, I prefer I have more of a mustard potato salad. I'll definitely return and try out some other items on the menu. The rib and the brisket was cooked very tender and juicy, which is definitely a nice change compared to some of the barbecue I've had in WA. I originally from Missouri. I am particular about my barbecue. LoL El ambiente es genial. La gente era maravillosa y en su mayor parte la comida es deliciosa. Parece un lugar muy popular dentro de la comunidad y mucha gente va. No era exactamente mi sabor debido a toda la especia, aunque me gusta la comida picante, no me importa particularmente que mi barbacoa y mis frijoles sean picantes. ¡Hay 2 salsas en cada mesa, pero una era picante y la otra era picante! Todo lo que comí se estaba poniendo cada vez más caliente. La ensalada de col rizada estaba deliciosa y la ensalada de patatas, si te gusta la mayonesa en lugar de mostaza, es un placer, pero para mí, prefiero tener más una ensalada de patatas con mostaza. Definitivamente volveré y probaré algunos otros artículos del menú. La costilla y la pechuga estaban cocinadas muy tiernas y jugosas, lo que definitivamente es un buen cambio en comparación con algunas de las barbacoas que he tenido en WA. Soy originario de Missouri. Soy particular con mi barbacoa. Lol read more

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I really like their Mac and cheese. Their pickled onions are insanely good somehow. I've been to Texas and had some really good brisket and can genuinely say that theirs holds up. Very nice read more

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come early to get the meats/sides you want! we came at 6:30 pm on a Sunday and they were out of all meats except brisket, pulled pork, and the chicken wings! They were also out of all mac and cheese :( luckily the brisket was DELICIOUS! super tender, soft, not even needing a knife to cut. the fat is out of this world... the pulled pork was also super flavorful, especially with their bbq sauces (og and hot) and the extra charred parts! The house potato salad was very good :) seating is self serve with utensils, trays, water, and ketchup/mustard. super spacious with lots of indoor and outdoor seating for nice days. all of the service was super friendly and they bring food to your table. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - half pound brisket (top) and half pound pulled pork (bottom) House-made Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So I finally convinced my brother to come here he didn't want to because all the reviews talked about how good the mac and cheese was not the bbq unfortunately he was right the bbq wasn't very good brisket just tasted like pot roast sauce was dry rib just bad nothing had smoke flavor but I hate mac and cheese it's gross but what ever they do to there's is the best thing I ever had cheese sauce it thin don't tast like past not saying I know was past tast like but still I need to still that recipe I would take the drive to get that agian read more

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We went and tried it out. Recommended by my son and sister. We ordered pork spare ribs, beef, ribs, briskets, fried mac balls. Everything was good. The ribs were tendered and favorable. I really enjoyed it. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Pot spare ribs and fried Mac balls - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Best bbq restaurant in Seattle IMO. Had a half pound fatty brisket sandwich with pickles and picked onions on white bread for lunch and it was amazingly soft, juicy and tasty. The hot bbq sauce was very good. Will be returning soon. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Half pound fatty brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place. Their high rating is no accident. It's no nonsense BBQ that tastes great. A tremendous step up from Jack's--where we used to go for BBQ. Finding a parking spot on the street can be kind of a bear sometimes, but it's worth the walk if you have to hoof it a few blocks, and you'll be thankful for the walk when you're full and headed back to the car. I typically go for a brisket sandwich when I'm there. The brisket has fantastic flavor, and it's always proven tender. The pulled pork is also good, but I give the brisket the win here. The ribs are also a good choice. They're quite literally sucking off the bone tender, and as flavorful as they look. They've a decent selection of brews as well, and I'm glad that it's not heavy in hoppy selections like so many places seem to be nowadays. That's a personal choice, but a review is a reflection of personal choices. I usually end up getting fries when I'm there. A large order of fries can easily be shared by two or three people. I also like their potato salad. They don't put excessive amounts of mayo in their potato salad. I dislike gloopy potato salad, and their version puts the emphasis on the potatoes. I can also tell you that their gift certificates (available on-line) make an excellent Christmas gift for hard to please younger sisters. read more

My favorite BBQ spot in town, across from my favorite bakery. If you are into fall-off-the-bone tender and smokey meat, come and give them a try. My go-to is the ribs and (fatty) brisket. There is usually a line, but it goes by quickly. There is also a good selection of beer and cider on tap. Tip: If you come closer to dinner time over the weekend, they may run out of certain food (it was smoked wings for me). read more

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It's ok. It's an order at the counter and sit yourself kind of place. A bit too expensive for what it is. I've had the brisket and ask for minimal fat. Otherwise there's too much fat. They are friendly I would say this place is 3 dollar signs in terms of price. read more

Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket (Per Pound) Smoked Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The ribs here are to die for. Soft, falloff the bone, and extremely tasty. Definitely run, dont walk! I enjoyed the side of Mac and cheese and potato salad as well to go with the rubs. The brisket and pulled pork are pretty good as well, tho slightly on the drier side. It might be because we came pretty late (7pm on a weekday) so they were about the close. Plenty of seating out at the back as well. Will definitely return again for the ribs! read more

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