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Jones Barbeque

4 star rating
based on 45 reviews

Categories: Barbeque, Soul Food

Neighborhood: Columbia City
3216 S Hudson St
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 722-4414
Price Range:
$$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Good for Groups:
Yes
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
No
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
No
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
No
Good for:
Lunch, Dinner
Alcohol:
None

45 reviews for Jones Barbeque

Review Highlights   

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"The rib tips and pulled pork both were tender and tasty." (in 6 reviews)
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"I love this place- They have a really good- BBQ sauce." (in 32 reviews)
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"Excellent ribs, pulled pork, and chicken." (in 21 reviews)
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Thomas L.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
1/6/2010

Never dined in but we had this catered once... and the verdict is: pretty tasty!!!

The ribs and tri-tip are definite must try.  The bbq chicken was ok.  We also had the cole slaw and the other sides.

I don't know, when it comes to bbq, i like my ribs and these definitely hit the spot. I'll have to definitely stop in for a regular meal one of these days... and get maybe a full rack of RIBS?

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J T.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
1/21/2010

Jones has a nice name in Seattle BBQ and they remodeled the inside of the Columbia City restaurant in the last couple of years, but how does the saying go, "Lipstick on a Pig is still a Pig" ?  

All together now..."Overrated...Overrated...Overrated..."

I used to like Jones' as I went there for a few years, but the last few times has been more gristle than meat.  Also, twice now I've placed orders at 8:30 PM on Wednesday and Thursday (they close at 9 PM) and the gal complained that they were closing.  Not to mention, the words "thank you" are never spoken in this place by the staff!  WTF.

Sorry Jones Suckers...Maybe if you go back to your Restaurant Etiquette 101 course, you'll get more customers.

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Alice C.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
9/1/2009

It was fine. I personally dont care for the "swimming in sauce" variety of barbeque, for Im a fan of letting the meat speak for itself with a couple of seasonings. The ribs, while big, were really tough, charred, and full of gristle. Since when do you ned a knife to get rib meat off the bone? Everything was serviceable, but there was so much sauce it masked the flavor of the hot links and chicken I got.  Total for the three combo (ribs, hotlinks, and chicken plus baked beans and collard greens, which were for some reason 75 cents more), plus two drinks- why werent drinks included?- and a piece of pie was 37 bucks. Defiantly pricey. Wheres the recession love, people?

I'd go back, but I wouldnt pay. Also, whats yp with the paper plates andplastic utensils? Its more expensive up front, but porcelain plates and metal silverware is cheaper in the long run, reusable, and you dont throw so much stuff out!

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jake h.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
2/7/2010

I went with a group of 7 friends to Jones Barbeque last night, Feb. 6, approx. 6pm.  The restaurant has you walking in, ordering and paying at the counter in advance, picking your own table and then the food arrives very quickly via very limited table service.  This is a place that has figured out what it is.... a barbeque joint.  sodas are self-serve with a sign for one free refill, plates are a sturdy paper, knives, forks and spoons are plastic, and there's a roll of paper towels at each table plus various hot sauce condiments.  use of fingers welcome and required!  4 of us ordered a family meal for $30.00 (sat. night special - drinks separate) and, indeed, it fed all four of us.  the chicken and ribs were tender and swimming in sauce and the sauce was delish (we ordered mild and thankfully it arrived mild).  admittedly we were served smallish portions of coleslaw and along with generic baked beans, and the baked beans were swimming in sauce and served without a spoon, and the bread we were given looked like sliced wonder wheat bread but it did manage to soak up lots of sauce....  anyway, the chicken and ribs were yummy.  the place wasn't all that busy and so it wasn't that loud but i could imagine it getting loud.  we were 8 people and at times the conversation amongst all of us at the same time was limited due to noise.  but, again, it's a barbeque joint and it didn't try to be anything else, and i appreciated that.  the guy taking orders behind the counter was very nice by the way and acknowledged our presence even tho he was busy.  i like it when the waiter staff says "i'll be right with you" when he/she is busy.  parking was tight but the lot across the street offers two hours for $1, and that's some kind of miracle in itself.

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man f.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
12/27/2009

Amongst other places I've lived in Texas, an Georgia, and spend plenty of time in Memphis.  Jones holds up against the best Barbeques of those states.  When I moved to Seattle I thought I would have to give up good Q then I discovered Jones.  The spicy sauce is perfect, the heat slowly builds.  The meats are falling off the bone tender yet juicy and flavorful.  Can't say enough good things about this place

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Cyndi C.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
1/19/2009

This place has some darn good BBQ!

*Note this is BBQ for 'sauce hounds'. I love lots of sauce, and they provide plenty here. Don't fear the 'hot' was not that 'hot' it was just right.

The rib tips and pulled pork both were tender and tasty. They are always out of brisket when we come by, so it must be good??
The bake beans are top notch, omg so good, however, the mac and cheese did not impress me. They also have a great selection of lil pie slices for cheap so you should get dessert.

I think this place is best used for a to-go stop as it lacks ambiance and you will be embarrassed with lots of sauce on your face, however, they do have a fireplace you can sit in front of and mack on some saucey BBQ when your in a hurry to eat 'now!'

Cons:
-No beer here, but 'drinks a plenty' at nearby Lottie's or Columbia Ale House.
-Dining closes way early on Sundays.. like before 7 I think?

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Victoria T.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
11/5/2008

I grew up in Kentucky.

I do not expect that I will find anything akin to the sort of BBQ that I am accustomed to.

That being said, Jones' disappoints me.

All that hype and all I got was sticky. The sauce is too sweet, lacks bite and that savory kick that makes a good sauce, well, good.

The meat needs a social worker. They just ain't treating it right. You gotta lovingly coax that shit to tender, fall off the bone goodness. Slapping it on a grill for a little while just makes it mean, tough, onery.

The cornbread was good.

Overall, it's not the WORST.

But, I think I'll wait till I'm back in Kentucky to eat BBQ again.

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Vince N.

Renton, WA

3 star rating
1/20/2009

Tasty BBQ!

This place is a hit if you like some tummy fillin' bbq. I'm saying this is a hit because Seattle has what 5-6 BBQ joints? This is no BBQ from the south, but it's tasty for what we have in the Northwest.

Nice decor, great service, and some tasty food.

BBQ is very tender and moist, not dry or over cooked.

Sometimes they run out of BBQ items but there is always a tasty alternative.

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Jens J.

Portland, OR

4 star rating
9/2/2008

So, you don't want to schlep yourself into work because you're fighting a bug and want some comfort food.  Where can you go?  

An idea:  Jones Barbecue.  

Get some take-out (or take-away as the Brits would say) and enjoy it on a picnic table by Lake Washington.  A big plus:  if you order take-out, Jones packs all those yummy dishes tightly so you won't get any rude dribbles in your lap.

Culinary comments: mac & cheese is perfect, baked beans are very sweet, and the chicken is kinda dry but does have a great golden baked skin.  The barbecue sauce is interesting in that if you sample it before anything else it seems spot on, but if you eat like potato salad or baked beans first, the sauce seems cidery sour.  On balance, the bbq sauce is fine.  Cornbread was a delight, moist and flavorable, but not crumbly.

While comparing Ezell's with Jones is a bit like comparing oranges and apples, a slight nod of the head goes to Ezell's chicken.

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Robert S.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
9/1/2008

What Can I say this Place Rock's the BBQ

we found Jones by accident one day last yr and I swear the BF was going at least once a week and bringing it home i almost got burned out on it I say "almost" hehehe

I think i need a Jone's fix now that i have done this review there is BBQ in my Future !!!!

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c y.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
2/10/2009

For those of us who don't live in the area, Columbia City has a number of gems off the beaten path. Jones Barbeque is one of them. Tasty, cheap eats in a nice setting.  I devoured my pork sandwich, it was great. Owners and staff as nice as can be.

The only non positive thing I can say is, the hot bbq sauce could have been a little spicier, and NO BEER served here.

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scott k.

Atlanta, GA

4 star rating
12/31/2007

Whenever I visit a shrine to the mighty rib, I'm usually underwhelmed by the surroundings. I've always reasoned that it's not about the furniture or decoration but about the rib. That's what make ribs so special. They actually override our other daily concerns and higher functions!

Decorate? Hell no! I've got ribs to make and eat!

Jones took the time to make a comfortable place to ram your face with the rib-cages of domesticated animals and I really appreciated that!

The store front is actually comfortable, with a fireplace and dark wood furniture, and let me tell you... this place is sparkling clean!

A total pleasure to eat here in comparison to the guy in Ocean Shores who cooks his near perfect ribs out of a mobile home window!

What a rib should be by Scott K.

Crispy with a Spicy sauce that doesn't hurt, but reminds you that it's there with a nice mellow heat.
A nice smokey flavor and juicy moist and oh so delicious on the inside!

These are VERY GOOD ribs, and hands down, the best I've had within city limits!

Highly recommended!

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Michelle B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
7/10/2007 1 photo

Having spent 4 years exiled to Houston TX to focus on my career with no real social life left me with a lot of time on my hands, and a lot of BBQ sauce on my face.

Now Jones isn't the best BBQ I've ever had, but I would venture to say that it's some of the best BBQ I've had in Seattle. The brisket was tender, juicy, and flavorful - so flavorful that I wished they hadn't drowned it in their delicious BBQ sauce. I'm going to see if I get funny looks the next time when I ask for the sauce on the side. The ribs were good, but there are very few ribs I don't like...mmm.....bbq sauce on my face!

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.DtotheLight. Q.

Slickpoo, ID

3 star rating
5/29/2007

I actually heard Randy Jackson echoing in my head as I munched down my Saturday Family special (2 pounds of tips and 8 pieces of chicken, two large sides for $25).

Having just moved from my spot in the CD mere blocks from R&L BBQ, I was hopeful that Jones would at least come close (though I knew it wouldn't be as good).  It honestly fell short of what was a pretty reasonable expectation.

I know I didn't really pull out all the stops with my order (tips are hardly the best meter by which to judge Q) - but I did get a good idea of the sauce - which is really where it's at with this fare.  A little too thick and a little too sweet.  I also got mild and medium (had to get some mild for the fledgling super hero in the highchair).   Could not tell the difference, so either they are so close in heat and flavor that you can't tell them apart or they didn't actually give me what I ordered.  Either way, they lost a star over it.

There was a little attitude issue with the kids behind the counter too - the wait was extra long from my vantage point and there was no smile waiting for me when I got to the head of the line.   I had the mini hero with me for Christ sake!  He always gets a smile...

I do have to sing the praises of the mac and cheese.  It was awesome  - perfectly creamy, slightly garlicky, and a little crispy in places.  I would go just for this stuff - really.  The mini hero scarfed it down.

Thanks for playing.

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Lindsey S.

San Francisco, CA

4 star rating
7/18/2007

BBQ is such a sensitive topic.  Everyone has an opinion and everyone thinks they are right.

I'm from South Carolina, home of pulled pork and even the occasional mustard-based sauce (eek!)  BBQ around the Carolina's varies so much, so I was lucky enough to be brought up with the ketchup based, the vinegar based, and the mustard based and have a love for all 3.  I love pulled pork the best, but can appreciate a good Texas sliced brisket or some fall off the bone ribs.  As long as it's some kind of BBQ and it's served with sweet tea and a side of slaw and cornbread, I'm there.

Jones is Mississippi BBQ and they specialize in ribs.  My bf got the big ole full rack and I got to sample.  Verdict: delish!  Great ribs, great sauce (we picked spicy) and the meat was a wonderful texture.  I was able to get the pork sandwich and ask for it chopped/pulled.  Verdict: mighty tasty!  Not the best I've ever had but NW Delicious.

Other rankings:
Cornbread- B, too lemony for my likings and kind of a cakey consistancy.  I like mine with a more cornmeal texture
Beans- A, words can't express how good their beans are.  Order them!
Slaw- B, i'm a fan of vinegar based slaw and this was mayo, but it was pretty tasty as far as mayo slaw goes
Sweet Tea- they get an A just for having it.  it could be sweeter (i like mine ridiculously sweet) but so refreshing and brings a tear to my eye

Overall, worth the drive from Seattle

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Julia Z.

Bellevue, WA

3 star rating
5/23/2007

I'm from North Carolina but prefer beef barbecue to pork; though I do love ribs of any kind....

I feel like Randy Jackson when I say that Jones is just alright for me. It's not great, it's not terrible, but it doesn't make me feel like I've died and gone to heaven like good barbecue should. The sauce is just OK; a little too sweet, a little too thick, but applied at the right time.

The cornbread is the standout for me here, but good cornbread is easy and cheap so it's not like I'm going to go there just for that.

Mac n'cheese is acceptable as a side; again, competent but not incredible.

The room here is nice even though parking is a bitch (try the $1 for 2 hours lot across the street) and the people are nicer than average foodservice folks, which has been my experience at each Jones' outpost. So that's good.

I have to say though, I hate HATE !!HATE!! their signs. "The way barbecue is suppose to be" -- no, it might be "the way barbecue is SUPPOSED to be". I can't tell if they're trying to be cute, or folksy, or if they're just plain ignorant, but I often refuse to patronize places that have grammar or spelling errors on their permanent signs.

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David H.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
2/4/2007

Daggone good.
I am no BBQ aficionado, but my beef brisket sandwich was excellent.
The mac n cheese is good, but nothing to get too worked up about (if you want mac n cheese, head to this thread: http://www.yelp.com/to...).
The greens were fab, the slaw fine, the prices fair, and the service fast and hospitable (I ordered to go, but the cashier was very nice, and had real conversations with the regulars, a la "how's your wife, etc.").
The atmosphere is laid back and cozy.

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ozzy g.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
4/1/2008

(gggllllaaaahhhhh)  You know the sound that Homer Simpson makes when he is drooling over a plate of food that he is about to consume with great eagerness and joy...?  That's the sound effect I was going for :-)

My brother and I meet here and eat BBQ as often as possible.  When my father comes into town we walk down for BBQ every night.  And when I just need a fix..... you get my point yet?

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Jonathan B.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
1/14/2007

I finally picked up food from here the other day.  It is as close to Oakland/Bay area barbeque as you can get, and it's turned into my favorite spot in Seattle.

Awesome.

Try the links.

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T B.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
8/19/2007

I'd give Jone's five stars, but a slight consistency problem with the quality of their ribs gets them a four. The rip tips are often the better buy, and inconsistency there is actually expected since that's just the nature of rib tips, plus they are priced accordingly.

Some good traditional side dishes - collards, bbq beans, etc - good hot links, and a large, I mean heavy, I mean *drenched*, pulled pork sammich  are worth a regular trip. (Make sure to check out Roy's right across Ranier for a Georgia Gold if you're a pulled pork aficionado.) But a place like Jones should be all about the ribs.

Here's a "rib tip" while at Jones: make sure you order the sauce "light", as in, less quantity, or order it on the side. I also recommend the hot sauce since the mild is mighty sweet, though the hot is probably not for the capsaicin-phobic. (Oooh, big words...)  Medium will get you a mix of hot and mild.

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Sam K.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/22/2008

I've been going Jones since it was a fledgling startup on MLK.  Before it became this trendy place in Columbia City, the place was a real mom and pop shop in a small storefront.  The first time I tasted their BBQ i was hooked.  I love their brisket, ribs, and baked beans.  Even though they've expanded to several locations now, they still haven't lost their flavor and I always look forward to getting my hands dirty w/ some BBQ sauce at Jones'.

edit: I have to take off one star b/c i've gone a couple times recently and they've run out of ribs.  Granted it was near the end of the night, but a BBQ joint without ribs?  Blasphemy.

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Will L.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
5/27/2008

"Will... you brought me to a place... with no BEER?"

For shame, for shame. We have our annual company meetings in Seattle because my L.A. partner loves the beer and the coffee so much.

On such a beautiful day as it was today, sitting on the deck at my house under the wysteria to discuss the future of our company sounded like a pretty damned good plan. But first, we had to get BBQ.

We used to head to Queen Anne for Floyyd's when my other partner lived down there. Jone's BBQ is in nearby Columbia City, so it was there we went.

It was there I was awarded my badge of shame.

No beer. Sigh. Good thing I stocked up at Costco beforehand.

I had the brisket, medium heat. Wheat bread and coleslaw. Phil had the same, except hot. Skids went for the double combo of brisket and spare ribs. We got an order of onion rings on the side. I think the plan was to not be hungry for at least another week. I didn't ask, I was still too embarrassed. How did I never notice that before? I guess when I'm down in CC and I'm thinking beer, I head over to the Ale House.

The inside of Jone's was clean as usual, plenty of tables. A couple TVs around the room were re-running the Mariner's latest embarrassment. We forgot to ask which of the mirror orders were hot, and which was medium. I think I wound up with the hot one. Well, I guess I didn't need to taste that coleslaw right? Or anything else I eat for the next couple days.

I shudder to think about how that's going to feel on the way out. TMI, I know, I know. I wanted you to shudder with me. Picture the space shuttle launching. All that fire. Yeah. Graphic.

I'm not sure why the rule on the limited beverage refills. I was under the impression that soda was pretty much free in dining establishments. Maybe they've had some thirsty patrons. Phil informed us that the iced tea was good. I informed him that so was his mom.

That's right. A mom joke. Our meal wasn't the only thing that was spicy!

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r. david p.

WA

3 star rating
4/11/2007

There is a ton of hype around Jones. Jones sauce is good - Damn good!! But the meat is so-so.

That being said, I do eat there a fair amount. But if you want a good smoked oyster po-boy, go down the street to Roy's BBQ on Ranier.

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D.J. Y.

Shoreline, WA

4 star rating
2/9/2007

Best Que in Da Hood!

Small home-spun restaurant, just remember that when you go there.  Taste is out of this world, brisket is slow cooked, the way it should be, not injected with tenderizer!  SLLLLOOOWWW cooked!!  Oh man my mouth is watering as I type!!  

Service is laid back, sometimes almost rude/impatient while you stare at the menu with your mouth open and drooling, like I said sometimes.  Other than that the food keeps me coming back for more.  

Think, plain white bread(Wonder bread if you got it!), slap a sauce soaked pork rib or brisket on it and inhale the smells and savor the rich smoky flavor, well, you'll just think you've reached Que-nirvana....

Why 4 stars?  I must admit, it's the location, not just because of being located in the central district of Seattle, I was born on Beacon Hill, but the lack of parking, the strange seating area in the restaurant, or the lack of it and the sometime stand off-ish nature of the locals who are just trying to hide this gem from the newbies.

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Jeff G.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/17/2007

Okay. Jones isn't the best BBQ on earth, but for Seattle it's pretty darned good. And this is one of the best locations. It has a huge, comfortable dining room with a fireplace even. There are some really good daily specials and the folks who work here are really nice.

The Saturday special which includes two pounds of rib tips, 8 pieces of chicken and two sides provides enough food to keep me in leftovers for days. I'd say if you like it spicy, go for the hot, the medium is pretty darned lifeless.

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Karrie H.

Seattle, WA

2 star rating
10/14/2008

Pros:  Good bbq, clean and friendly

Cons:  Extremely over priced.  NOT EARTH FRIENDLY! - Styrofoam cups and to-go containers, nothing but plastic plates and plastic utensils - and we were eating in!  I cringe to think of how much trash that place sends to the landfill on a daily basis!  I won't be back which is too bad.

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Scot K.

Lynnwood, WA

4 star rating
7/22/2008

I moved out of the South end last year and was heading North on I-5 around dinner time.  This was the first time in the "new" place.  It's much cleaner and has more room.

The great thing is the new employees don't have the attitude like the ones in the old place.

I got the rib dinner which had the usual great ribs.  I would have rated the place a 5 stars but the beans and potato salad were mediocre.  The ribs though were juicy and flavorful with just the right amount of smoke.  Sauce was good, but not great.

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Pieter W.

DeKalb, IL

5 star rating
7/23/2007

Now keep in mind I'm not from Texas or Kansas city, but we had some great BBQ in Chicago and I'd have to say this is the best BBQ I've had so far in the Pacific Northwest.

I've been to this location twice and the location in Georgetown once, and while this location in Columbia City has a much larger and better atmosphere, both locations (and probably all locations) are of outstanding quality. This is a small, family owned chain and they seem to take great pride in their BBQ and their role in the community. Not to mention this place is one of the most racially diverse dining experiences you'll get in Seattle, which is very refreshing to say the least.

The pork ribs at Jones are to die for, perfectly cooked and seasoned slabs of meat that fall off the bone and melt in your mouth! These are so good that I'm afraid I've yet to try any of their other main courses. Not only are the ribs outstanding but you'll want to try some of the excellent sides such as the macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cornbread and the coleslaw, all of which are stellar! And if you have room after all of that the homemade desserts such as bread pudding and the peach cobbler are excellent as well!

I am by no means a BBQ expert, so if I run into some better BBQ joints I'll consider lowering my rating down a star but for now I stand by my 5 star rating. I sure wish I lived closer to this place but it's always worth the drive if you have the hankering for some excellent BBQ/Soul food!

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Andy P.

Dallas, TX

4 star rating
3/6/2008

I've been around America and eaten at many of the nation's great BBQ joints, and I have to say that Jones really stacks up. I wouldn't put it in the top 5, or top 10, but it's not like it's bogus either. Look, I grew up in Seattle. I know there is nothing about Seattle that says, 'we have good BBQ'; in fact, we don't. Many of the places people think are good are completely bogus, and there is certainly not a connoisseur culture for BBQ.  

First off, anyone who knows anything about BBQ knows the sauce is not the focal point. The sauce is an accompaniment, and I love BBQ sauce, but the meat has to be right. The pork has to be pink and smoked. This is where Jones is good enough but not great.

4-star worthy, but not in the nation's elite. However, the meat is always good; the sides are nice, but nothing really stands out, still they are pleasant.

There is really no other place in Seattle that has it good like this... the General's used to be great before it moved from Madison and 23rd, but it sort of went downhill after that.

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Mel S.

Mountain View, CA

4 star rating
7/29/2007

Delicious RIBS!  Tender pork, lots of meat around the bones RIBS!  Also recommend the candy yam pie and the Banana Cream Cheesecake.  I must say I've never had Banana Cheesecake with so much Banana flavor, small chunky bits of bananas YUM!!  You MUST try this item.  They also have Peach Cobbler but they ran out that night :(

This place has quite a bit of charter and tucked away on a side street in the transitioning neighborhood in Columbia City....boy has this area changed!!

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Jesse R.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
9/28/2007

I thought it was a little overpriced for what you get. I don't remember the MLK location being as expensive (Assuming everyone here is actually reviewing the location off of Rainier, which is fancy w/fireplace and not the divey MLK that never seems to be open anymore.)

I've tried everything they serve over the years and never been dissapointed. If they knocked a couple bucks off the price I'd give it another star - maybe - (BBQ restaurants are supposed to be either ghetto or have sawdust floors.)

I ordered a bottle of the hottest of their sauces once and used it to smoke ribs. They came out SPICY :)

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Steve D.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
9/4/2008

Jones barbecue... ahh the long history we have together.  I used to go to the one in Sodo and get a rack of ribs every time, so I think it's safe to say I know the deal here.  They do KC style ribs with a tomato based sauce.  They have excellent rib tips, so if you catch the 2 for 1 rib tip special (thursdays I think?) get em.  Rib tips have a high amount of cartilege and connective tissue which, when cooked slow and low, lend off a lot of soft goodness to the meat.  I love everything they do here, including their peach cobbler.  Expect to pay 25 bucks for a full rack of ribs, and know that it's fully worth it.  You can also get the 3 way combo with Chicken, Ribs, and Hotlinks for like 30, and it's perfect for 2.  Oh, and the Brisket kicks ass.

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margie e.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
7/24/2006

Remember those ABC Saturday morning cartoons? Remember the one, "Basketball Jones?"

Well, "I got the Bar-B-Que Jones......"

This isn't my favorite style of Que (I prefer more the molassas-y K City). But, the medium+ spicy vinegar-based sauce is so well executed, I branch out. And they do a rib tip plate, which is my meal deal of choice. You have to likee the spicy.

And they have real corn kernals in their corn bread. And it's on the sweet side. And it's usually warm.

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ira g.

Renton, WA

5 star rating
9/22/2008

I love this place- They have a really good- BBQ sauce. Meat falls off their bones. It was delicious. I often go here for lunch, and it has always been filling and really good. Their macaroni salad and potato salad was excellent too.

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Egregore I.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
5/6/2008

The sentiment that there's no good BBQ in Seattle is a myth.  Jones can roll with the best BBQ in the country.  It really is that good.  

I'm partial to the original shop on MLK with the Columbia City placing second - the food is almost as good and the restaurant is spotless and roomy (yet cozy with a fireplace).   SODO is good but in 5 or 6 visits it's never quite been on par with it's siblings.

So what's good?  You name it.  The ribs, the brisket, the cornbread, the sweet potato pie.  OMG.  The slaw rocks my world.  

The only down side?  They do run out of ribs frequently.  So go early.  or practice this phrase..."WHAT?!?!  ARE YOU SERIOUS?  OUT? OUT? AS IN NONE? SHIIIIIIIIIIIT."  

Oh, and the hot sauce?  They mean it.

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wesh w.

Seattle, WA

3 star rating
5/27/2008

What's all the fuss about Jones? The meat is good...awfully good in fact, but the sauce...what's up with that? Dixie's has got people in this town thinking BBQ = spicy as hell, but it just ain't so. I've had more BBQ meals than good nights' sleep in my life and Jones, while the meat is mighty good, kinda' loses me with the sauce.

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Timmmaahh W.

Seattle, WA

5 star rating
7/18/2008

I have been to all the BBQ joints in town.  My standard was set when visiting St. Louis.  Jones is the only place that comes close to that standard.  Excellent ribs, pulled pork, and chicken!  Mouth watering, and comes complete with the itis.   If you want some good BBQ this is the place to go.  They even gave us a slice of sweet potato pie, and holy shiiiieeeeeeeet that was good.

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Ivonne N.

New York, NY

5 star rating
12/13/2006

Talk about some good eatings. The side dishes are great (especially the corn bread, cole slaw, Mash potatoes...) and when I went there I ordered some ribs and my friend got Brisket on a fluffy roll. Hot Damn I can't stop thinking about that place. I've only been there once but I must give it 5 stars. Great service from the staff and GREAT BBQ sauce for the meaty goodness. I long for the day when my friend will say "Let's get some BBQ". Still waiting.... Sigh...

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Troy F.

Seattle, WA

4 star rating
3/2/2008

This is the best bbq joint in Seattle, period. Better than Hole in the Wall or any other joint, hands down. With that said, lets get into why. The main reason why this place is so good is because of their sauce. Their sauce is delicious. It's got great flavor and great spice. I'm a huge fan of spicy food and have a pretty good tolerance. If you get the spicy, at first it ain't too hot, but if you keep going, your mouth will catch fire, which is what I'm looking for in anything spicy. They give you white bread slices with your bbq at no extra cost. Their ribs are delicious and tender. The hot links are just average, but the beans are great. The place is a little pricey, but that's a price I would pay to get the best bbq in Seattle.

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Erica W.

Seattle, WA

1 star rating
4/14/2009

ok jones bbq has gone completely downhill from what it used to be. Let's just say they've catered to the changes of the neighborhood in the past 5 years. They always seem to be out of ribs on any random night, the rib tips are mostly fat, the prices seem to go up everytime i'm there and honestly, their ribs and the sauce aren't that good...and neither is the baked beans or the mac n cheese. or their dried up pies

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