We’ve covered the best burgers, Pizza and coffee in this great city, but now we’ve set out to find the best ribs in Seattle.
When it comes to a dish as tasty as ribs, each spot has their own style – you won’t get everybody agreeing on where’s best, but you won’t be going too far wrong in any of the restaurants below.
All you have to do is grab a couple of friends, work up an appetite and get ready to eat some of the tastiest ribs you could ever imagine. Life really doesn’t get much better than eating these ribs in Seattle.
The Best Ribs in Seattle
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1. Bitterroot BBQ
Serving Northwest BBQ in the heart of Ballard in a simple room on metal trays, with the focus very much on the food.
They pair slow-smoked meats with American craft beer and a bourbon selection that makes any enthusiast swoon. You can have the ribs on their own, or as part of a mixed meat platter. Both are superb options.
2. The Boar’s Nest
As soon as you walk into the room, you will see it is filled with with authentic Southern nostalgia. The food is truly authentic and although their pulled pork and brisket are excellent the ribs are the choice to make.
They also offer a diverse selection of sauces from Carolina Mustard to a a slightly spicy Memphis style sauce. You’ll fall in love with the place instantly.
3. Pike’s Pit Bar-B-Que
They are conveniently located under the iconic Public Market Center sign and offer some of the best ribs In Seattle.
They dry rub the meat and cook it low and slow, before serving it up with some delicious home made sauces. You’ll do well to finish a full rack of ribs because the portions are huge, but it is a challenge worth taking on!
4. Barbecue Smith
This is proper Texas-style barbecue in Maple Leaf that is every bit as good as anything you would get in the Southern states. They serve up either beef or pork ribs on casual metal trays, with some of the best sides in the business including cornbread and coleslaw.
Do make sure to keep some space for dessert, as they serve up some wonderful homebaked pies.
5. Jack’s BBQ
Jack’s is a high-end BBQ joint where they put huge emphasis on sourcing superb meats and making nearly everything from scratch. They offer both pork and beef ribs, and no matter which you choose you are in for a real treat.
Their style is based on the BBQ that started in butcher shops in Central Texas in the late 1800’s. Beef and pork with a simple salt and pepper rub, smoked low and slow over hardwoods (post oak, mesquite, hickory), and served on butcher paper.
6. Brileys BBQ and Grill
They do some wonderful St Louis style pork ribs, serving them up with traditional sides like collard greens and mac and cheese. They also have great chicken wings and special sandwiches but it is all about the ribs here.
The service is super friendly and the portions are big. Absolutely everything you could want from a BBQ experience.
7. Emma’s BBQ
Emma’s BBQ claims that their ribs fall off the bone every single time and they are absolutely right with that assertion.
They slather them with various amazingly tasty sauces so you are going to have to get your hands dirty and really get stuck in. Their mac and cheese also happens to be one of the best in the city, so get ready for a serious double treat!
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