Besides its oceanic climate, Starbucks, and far stretching mountains ranges, Washington State can also boast about its barbecue restaurants. Although Washington is geographically a long way away from areas in the south, better known for the grilling culinary arts, Washington has a sizeable number of barbecue destinations. Whether in Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, Tacoma, Bellevue, or any respective metropolitan areas, there is a restaurant to satisfy any craving for delicious barbecue.
Located in the city that shares its homes with the Microsoft headquarters, Redmond (in the metropolitan Seattle area) is also home to Milt's BBQ. A primary barbecue destination for Redmond locals, Milt's menu features barbecued beef, chicken, and pork sandwich, all with varying options. In addition to Milt's self-proclaimed "mouth-watering" ribs, burgers are also on the menu. To complement your meal, choose among classic barbecue sides like potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and cornbread. Milt's BBQ did not forget to include classic treats like sweet potato pie, pecan pie, and peach and pear cobblers, among other items, on its dessert menu.
Milt's BBQ
15163 NE 24TH
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 643-4443
miltsbbq.com
Stan's Bar-B-Q has the distinction of being voted as the best barbecue restaurant in the state of Washington. Found in Issaquah, a city nearby to Bellevue, Stan's Bar-B-Q prepares highly regarded barbecue sandwiches, like The Chief (hickory-smoked beef), The Cowboy (pulled pork) and The Pig (smoked ham). A full bar of beers and wines, join the patrons of Stan's Bar-B-Q in enjoying live entertainment, or rooting on the Seattle Seahawks during football season.
Stan's Bar-B-Q
58 Front Street
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 392-4551
stansbarbq.com
Goldies Texas Style Barbeque is where the authentic tastes of Texas and in Louisiana meet in Vancouver, Washington. Pork ribs, chicken drummettes, pulled pork, and beef brisket are among the sandwiches found on the menu, and patrons can also enjoy these selections as part of a combination plate. Sides include chicken-flavored rice, home style potato salad, and barbecue beans. For dessert, enjoy sweet potato pie. Goldies Texas has an even more expansive catering menu that includes an array of Cajun favorites.
Goldies Texas Style Barbeque
11200 NE 4th Plain
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 909-3454
goldiesbbq.com
With a selection of entirely homemade sides and happy hour prices that continue throughout the day, Red Lion BBQ & Pub is a choice destination for watching sports events in Spokane. To complement the delicious sides and inexpensive drinks, Red Lion prides itself on some of the best barbecue in all of Spokane. Appetizers include hot rib bits, Duke steak bits, buffalo wings, and even nachos. Sandwiches like the reuben, barbecue chicken with provolone, and the Red Lion Club come with a side from Red Lion's menu homemade selections like cornbread, coleslaw, and beer battered onion rings. A kid's menu is also available.
Red Lion BBQ & Pub
126 North Division
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 835-5466
redlionbarbeque.com
