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Update Oct 2026... we picked up two sandwiches to go last night. One was pulled pork, the other brisket. Once we were home, my husband cut the sandwiches in half so we could share & compare. While they were good, and certainly had plenty of meat, we agreed that both of the sandwiches were rather on the dry side. We really regretted not having bought some extra barbecue sauce, which they sell for $.50 apiece. It does seem to me that sandwiches like that should automatically come with one extra sauce, similar to how they do it in most teriyaki restaurants. And I should add, I don't find the pickled onions and pickles really add much to the sandwiches. I kept trying it as I ate, but honestly, they just didn't do too much for me at all. I'd rather have more of the coleslaw instead. I expect we'll be returning and trying more items off the menu, but we will definitely not make the mistake of going without extra sauce! And I was kind of sorry we didn't get some of their mac & cheese again, that was very yummy.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
28 days ago
I've been to wood shop a few times and it doesn't disappoint. I love their whole atmosphere, the outside is perfect & there is plenty of space. The staff that takes your order is knowledgable and always recommend stuff if you're unsure. I am obsesssed with their brisket & pulled pork. Soooo delicious. The only thing I had any issues with was that they always sell out of their hot links so quickly, we haven't been able to try them. Other than that I highly recommend this place! read more
5 hours ago
WOOD Shop BBQ is seriously so good! The only reason I'm give 4 stars out of 5 is the parking situation. Street parking is limited and the lot is employee only I believe, so getting a spot can be a challenge. Other than that the food is phenomenal. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but the price feels fair, considering the quality and portion sizes. The fatty brisket is to die for, and the burn ends are absolutely scrumptious. If you know, you know! My only food related complaint is the mac & cheese. They only offer the jalapeño version, which can pack a bit of a spicy kick. I really wish they had a non-spicy option because sometimes I just want a classic mac & cheese. That said, their mac & cheese is so phenomenal that I'll happily suffer and endure the spice anyway. The staff is incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable when ordering, which makes the whole experience even better. The ambience feels like an elevated backyard bbq meets a grab-and-go spot. It's laid-back, welcoming, and super family, friendly, with both indoor and outdoor seating featuring picnic table style arrangements. Nothing fancy, just real good food and a relaxed atmosphere. All in all Wood shop BBQ is absolutely worth a visit. The parking could be better, and I love a non-spicy Mac option, but neither complaint is enough to keep me away. I've already been back multiple times, and I'll definitely be returning! The brisket alone is reason enough. read more
8 days ago
Update Oct 2026... we picked up two sandwiches to go last night. One was pulled pork, the other brisket. Once we were home, my husband cut the sandwiches in half so we could share & compare. While they were good, and certainly had plenty of meat, we agreed that both of the sandwiches were rather on the dry side. We really regretted not having bought some extra barbecue sauce, which they sell for $.50 apiece. It does seem to me that sandwiches like that should automatically come with one extra sauce, similar to how they do it in most teriyaki restaurants. And I should add, I don't find the pickled onions and pickles really add much to the sandwiches. I kept trying it as I ate, but honestly, they just didn't do too much for me at all. I'd rather have more of the coleslaw instead. I expect we'll be returning and trying more items off the menu, but we will definitely not make the mistake of going without extra sauce! And I was kind of sorry we didn't get some of their mac & cheese again, that was very yummy. 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
3 months ago
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
6 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
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
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
6 days ago
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
5 months ago
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
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
3 months ago
7 months ago
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
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
4 months ago
9 months ago
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
7 months ago
4 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
11 months ago
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
9 months ago
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
4 months ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
Let's be honest, brisket stole the show! * Brisket 4.5/5 * Ribs (pork) 4/5 * Pulled pork 3/5 * Mac & cheese 3/5 * Beans 2.5/5 * Fries 2.5/5 -Brisket was amazing, ask for it fatty. -Ribs have a dry rub and fall off the bone -pulled pork was tender but bland. -the rest was boring. -BBQ sauces were not up to pare. Disappointing. Ill bring my own next time. Too watery read more
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Yes there are. Not all of the BBQ sauces are GF. The meat rub is. It's a great place-go for it!!
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