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Smokin' Pete's BBQ (Ballard)

1918 NW 65th St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 783-0454
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In the controversial world of Seattle barbecue, some people swear by Smokin' Pete's.
Categories: Bar, Restaurant

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Average Rating:
  • 3.20000/5 Stars.
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crap!

Tables are filthy, Bathrooms are disgusting! Floors all wet, just a pig pen. Waiter swearing out loud.
Smell of pot in the back hallway.

Crap!
Posted by TypeO on April 23, 2013 at 10:50 PM · Report
11

Oof.

Granted severe bloat can set in after a meal here, but the meat is excellent (the chicken is always really moist and perfectly cooked, and the ribs are scrumptious) and I really like the original flavor of their bbq sauce. Furthermore on Friday I purchased from this establishment the single best piece of pecan pie I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Sold!
Posted by leek on June 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM · Report
10

So-So

I visited for lunch recently; Found the pulled pork flavorless although a nice serving. Blackened Brocolli was a disappointment as were the sauces. Thai sauce was the most flavorful while the "hot sauce" had no kick. "Original" sauce had a tad more spice, but disappointing. Too heavy on the cucumim for my taste. Won't be going back.
Posted by Farm Girl on June 15, 2008 at 12:47 PM · Report
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8

GOOD!

I love the bbq at this place, it is one of my favorites. The brisket is especially delicious, slow cooked to perfection. The mac n cheese, soooo good! My only complaint is the bbq labeled spicy isn't all that spicy, other than that, good bbq.
Posted by D on May 20, 2008 at 12:46 PM · Report
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6

Good, But Tame

This is a good, solid BBQ joint that most Northwesterns will appreciate. The BBQ is pretty mild, but it's prepared with care.
Posted by Lovecrafty on August 6, 2007 at 1:02 AM · Report
5

Whachoo talkin' about Willis?

Smokin' Pete's is the BOMB! The meat is tender, succulent, the multiple BBQ sauces delish and the sides superb. Did I mention pie? Uh-huh. Don't miss out. Bought their "complete Thanksgiving dinner" last year and were downright shocked at what was, quite simply, THE most tender, juicy turkey any of us had ever eaten in our lives. The only downside was that they forgot to put the container of gravy in our bag - a gravy-less Thanksgiving is a sad thing - but the food was so great I had to cut them slack.
Posted by YetiSpaghetti on July 27, 2007 at 1:32 PM · Report
4

Real barbecue!

I've been eating at Pete's since they opened and they have the best brisket and pulled pork hands down in the city. I'm orinally from Texas and they come the closest to home. I don't know what the previous posts are talking about because they serve it up smoky and tender ever time. I appreciate the sweet tea too.
Posted by texasgrrl on July 7, 2007 at 7:56 PM · Report
3

ehhh

I found the brisket a little dry and flavorless
Posted by S on June 12, 2007 at 6:24 PM · Report
2

ONLY good for the Veggies!

Nice to know there is a way to get a good meal at this BBQ PLACE - don't eat the MEAT!?? Based on my experience DON'T because as much as it won't hurt you, it also won't taste good at all. It's tough and resembles cardboard in most respects. Nice to know the veggie plate is good. Worst of all it the fact that it looks like it is going to be really good... bait and switch.
Posted by Charles on May 28, 2007 at 7:39 AM · Report
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Good for the veggies too!

I stayed away from this place because I'm not a real big meat eater, but my old man and I were stranded and hungry in Ballard (damn you latest incarnation of Cacioppio Bros for no longer serving sammiches!) so I was willing to eat meat if it meant not eating my fist. Surprisingly there is a "beans and greens" plate for veggies, and even more surprisingly it is very delicious. I added a side of Mac N Cheese to my meal and was unable to finish it. We have been craving a "meat and 2 sides" place since leaving the South and Smokin' Petes fits the bill. Portions are good and the food is delicious. I can't wait to go back. And don't worry about the hot sauce - it ain't hot at all.
Posted by lil' snacky on May 21, 2007 at 5:01 PM · Report

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