Best Barbecue Restaurants in Kirkland

6 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Jack's BBQ - Redmond restaurant

1. Jack's BBQ - Redmond

4.4

Awesome(10)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Sammamish

Booked 3 times today

Jack Timmons grew up in Texas and has lived in Seattle for over three decades. In 2012, he attended BBQ Summer Camp at the Meat Sciences department of Texas A&M, then toured many historic barbecue temples of Central Texas. Returning to Seattle, he bought an offset smoker, imported some post oak, mesquite and hickory, and started the Seattle Brisket Experience.After more than a year of practicing the art of barbecue, and serving old-school, succulent smoked meats to thousands of Northwest BBQ fans at ‘BBQ Raves’, Jack opened his first restaurant in the South of Downtown (SoDo) area of Seattle – Jack’s BBQ in 2014.At our newest location on the border of Bellevue and Redmond, we serve authentic Central Texas Barbecue with Brisket, Ribs, Sausage and Chicken. Great craft cocktails including our famous Smoked Orange Old Fashioned. Incredibly good desserts like Peach Cobbler and Pecan Pie. Super delicious Breakfast Tacos. And as always, good times!

A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Bellevue, WA | Mountvue Place restaurant

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Bellevue, WA | Mountvue Place

4.5

Awesome(628)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Bellevue

Booked 47 times today

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ in Bellevue, WA, offers an authentic and engaging barbecue experience that truly stands out. Renowned as the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand, Gyu-Kaku invites diners to become the chef, grilling premium meats like the must-try Harami Skirt Steak and Prime Kalbi Short Rib on a smokeless grill right at their table. Reviewers rave about the "top-notch meat quality" and "phenomenal service," making it a fun and interactive dining experience. The exceptional flavors and generous portions ensure that "every visit is a memorable one." Perfect for family gatherings or a night out with friends, this is barbecue at its best!

A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Redmond restaurant

3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Redmond

4.2

Awesome(119)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Redmond

Booked 13 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

4. Jack's BBQ - SoDo

4.8

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Georgetown

Booked 9 times today

Authentic Central Texas Barbecue featuring the Texas Trinity - Brisket, Ribs, Sausage. Great craft cocktails including our famous Smoked Orange Old Fashioned. Incredibly good desserts like Peach Cobbler and Pecan Pie. Super delicious Breakfast Tacos. It's like taking a trip to Texas the minute you walk in the door.Owner Jack Timmons grew up in Texas and has lived in Seattle for the last 2 decades. In 2012, he attended BBQ Summer Camp at the Meat Sciences department of Texas A&M, then toured many historic barbecue temples of Central Texas. Returning to Seattle, he bought an offset smoker, imported some post oak and mesquite and started the Seattle Brisket Experience. After a year+ of practicing the art of barbecue, and serving succulent smoked meats to thousands of Northwest BBQ fans at BBQ raves, Jack opened a restaurant in the SoDo region of Seattle in 2014 to bring Central Texas BBQ to the people of Seattle and the Puget Sound region! The Brisket King of Seattle welc

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5. The Grill From Ipanema

4.5

Awesome(2511)

Price: Very Expensive

• Barbecue • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 40 times today

The Grill From Ipanema in Seattle's vibrant Belltown/Pike Place Market neighborhood offers a truly "phenomenal" Barbecue experience with its authentic Brazilian Rodízio style. Diners rave about the "tender and flavorful" cuts of meat, expertly roasted over charcoal grills and served continuously by friendly gauchos. Guests are treated to a parade of meats, including standout favorites like garlic steak, peppered steak, and beef tenderloin. The service is consistently praised as "attentive and accommodating," enhancing the unique dining experience. With a sumptuous salad bar featuring exotic Brazilian specialties, The Grill From Ipanema ensures every visit is a "wonderful experience" that diners eagerly anticipate returning to.

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6. Jackalope Tex-Mex & Cantina

4.8

Exceptional(7)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Columbia City

Booked 9 times today

Tex-Mex cuisine began in the Rio Grande Valley before migrating up to San Antonio during the l860's where a group of women known as The Chili Queens' began to pop up in the city's plazas selling chili con carne with tamales, enchiladas, and chili verde. They incorporated cumin into their dishes favored by settlers from theCanary lslands, which still has a strong influence on Mexican food in Texas. Tex-Mex also loves beef, flour tortillas, yellow cheese, fajitas and more.Our inspiration comes from the many classic Tex-Mex restaurants including Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen, Papasito's, Ninfa's, Blue Goose, Hugo's, Herrerra's Cafe, Chuy's, Valentina's Tex-Mex and many more. Jackalope combines excellent Central Texas-style smoked meats from Jack's BBQ with delicious Tex-Mex dishes. lt's truly the best of both worlds!

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Moises
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful evening dinner at The Grill from Ipanema. From the moment we arrived, the service, the attention, the table setting, the food was delicious, the view, everything was amazing. We will for sure return. Thank you for making the evening very pleasant.
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The Grill From IpanemaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.5
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Chris
Seattle / Eastern Washington •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing experience with superior service. The food was great.
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Sharps RoastHousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Seatac
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4.5
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AmyVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
We love Jack’s. It’s true Texas barbque that always delivers. We tried the steaks and Cesar and they were delicious. We’ve also taken their smoking classes and they are well worth the time!
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Jack's BBQ - RedmondPrice: Expensive• Barbecue• Sammamish
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4.4
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Bobby
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Such a fun place to go and the food is always delicious.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Bellevue, WA | Mountvue PlacePrice: Expensive• Japanese• Bellevue
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4.5
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Billie
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 29, 2024
This is a really fun place to come with family. We had between ages 10 in grandkids to oldest grandson in his 30s plus parents and grandma. Everyone has their favorites at BJs and of course a couple of the kids come just for pizzokies.
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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - RedmondPrice: Moderate• American• Redmond
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4.2

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Jack's BBQ - Redmond

2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Bellevue, WA | Mountvue Place

3. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Redmond

4. Jack's BBQ - SoDo

5. The Grill From Ipanema

6. Jackalope Tex-Mex & Cantina

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