Seattle/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 10, 2019
The 5 best spots to score barbecue in SeattleWood Shop BBQ | Photo: Louise W./Yelp

Craving barbecue?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barbecue sources in Seattle, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to achieve your dreams.

1. Chuck's Hole in the Wall BBQ

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Topping the list is Chuck's Hole in the Wall BBQ. Located at 215 James St. (between 3rd Ave and Second Avenue) in Pioneer Square, the spot to score barbecue and sandwiches is the highest-rated barbecue spot in Seattle, boasting 4.5 stars out of 244 reviews on Yelp.

2. Harbor City Restaurant

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Next up is the International District's Harbor City Restaurant, situated at 707 S. King St. (between South Seventh Avenue and South Canton Alley). With four stars out of 1,471 reviews on Yelp, the dim sum and Cantonese spot, offering barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Wood Shop BBQ

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Central District's Wood Shop BBQ, located at 2513 S. Jackson St. (between South 26th and South 25th avenues), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot to score barbecue and sandwiches 4.5 stars out of 366 reviews.

4. The Barbeque Pit

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The Barbeque Pit, a spot to score barbecue and more in Central District, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 302 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2000 23rd Ave. South (between Plum Street and South Rainier Avenue) to see for yourself.

5. Kau Kau Barbeque

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Over in the International District, check out Kau Kau Barbeque, which has earned four stars out of 940 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Cantonese spot, which offers barbecue and seafood, at 656 S. King St. (between South Maynard Alley).


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