Jones Barbeque

I love their ribs so much I don’t ever try anything else, which is probably a mistake. I used to be able to eat it at the hottest, but can only do medium. So, if you like your BBQ spicy or remember «The Man:» you won’t be disappointed. But the flavor is delicious, the meat succulent, and vaue good, so even if you only like it mild, don’t hesitate to try it. The sweet potato pie is scrumptious, too!

As of Memorial Day 2014, Jones in Columbia City is closed. Sign says they are relocating. Working a block and a half away, I loved coming here for lunch.

The food was the best bbq I’ve had in the Seattle area. The restaurant was not fancy, but comfortable and appeared clean.

LOVEEEEEE THIS PLACE! The service is always on point & the food is great. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for BBQ.

One of the better Bbq places I’ve been to up here!
We had the fried okra, ribs, brisket and mac n cheese. Everything was excellent. The staff were polite and seemed like they genuinely enjoyed their job plus they were quick to bring our food. I would definitely recommend to my friends and will be going back next time Im craving some Bbq!

Jones is a BBQ place in Columbia City. In my opinion, this is the Jones location you need to visit. The staff are great. Helpful, courteous and always friendly when you walk in. Did I mention they were nice?
This place is clean and I don’t think I can put enough emphasis on the clean part. Its nice to see they care, especially when it comes to BBQ and how messy it can get.
As for the food, I’ve tried the brisket, chicken and the ribs. I would suggest getting the ribs. Some of the best I’ve had in the Seattle area. I’m a fan of hot things and the sauces are definitely spicy. A medium was the perfect amount of kick and flavor for me personally. When in doubt, stay with the mild. Side choices are all tasty (my favorite is the fried okra) and the cornbread is to die for. They also have bottled sodas if you feel like drinking something different.
Pros: Great food and good portion sizes. Clean interior with plenty of seating. Friendly and helpful staff.
Cons: The interior is a little dark.

Again super satisfied! Tater salad is soooooooooooooo good it’s dangerous! Thanks Jones!!!

This is my go-​to spot for BBQ in Seattle. I pretty much always get the chopped pork on a bun, which is delicious. Of course, I usually don’t end up eating the bun, because I prefer to indulge in one of their HUGE pieces of cornbread. I am obsessed with this cornbread. In fact, I may or may not buy several pieces at once so I can keep them in my fridge to enjoy later. People always talk about the coconut corn muffins at Island Soul (also in Columbia City). Sorry Island Soul, but your muffins pale in comparison to the cornbread at Jones.
One other thing I appreciate about Jones is that their BBQ sauce is actually spicy. Seriously, ask them to turn up the heat and your mouth WILL be burning.
This place is made for takeout. They’re always quick with your order and super friendly!

This is Seattles oldest true BBQ joint-​their food has allowed them to last.
Homemade, choices of sauce, dinette experience.
They will let u take home a box of dry ends to give to your dog for a snack!

Everytime I stop in at Jones, I have a great experience. The counter staff is super nice, the restaurant is clean and always stocked with napkins, plasticware to go, etc.
I LOVE BBQ and it’s not easy to find good BBQ in Seattle, but I’ve been on the hunt. Jones’ pork ribs fall off the bone (the most important characteristic of ribs to me) and the sides (beans and yams) are sweet and fall apart in your mouth.

I went to Jones BBQ tonight for the first time, and it was great! I had a groupon deal and have been wanting to try out this place for a while. The ribs and their famous sauce was amazingly delicious! They were tender, meat falling off the bones yummy. The brisket and hotlinks were also good.
Besides that, the customer service was excellent. The hostess was very nice, and even after the restaurant closed, she didn’t rush us and was super sweet. I would definitely come back!

Honestly I was a little disappointed — I had high expectations and the food just didn’t live up to them. Atmosphere was okay, nothing special. I thought the ribs were the best part of the meal — tender and flavorful. The brisket was okay — kind of fatty and blob-​like. Everything was drowned in sauce. To me, a good BBQ means you don’t have to cover everything with a lot of sauce — the meat should almost speak for itself. The mac salad was fine, and the collards were not all that amazing. Too many stems, low on flavor. Overall, I think there are better places for BBQ in Seattle (Bitterroot).

BEST saucy BBQ around!
We’ve eaten at Stan’s in Issaquah and although that’s good Texas style BBQ, this stuff is ahhhhmazing!
We went in with a lunch Groupon an here’s what we ordered: kids mild sauced BBQ chicken plate w/​mac salad and bread, medium sauced rib tips lunch w/​fries and coleslaw, mild sauce chopped pork sandwich lunch with fries, side of corn bread, side of beans, side of potato salad. We had an $ 18 Groupon and with tax and tip, we owed another $ 15.
I would order every one of those again except the cornbread (it was a bit dry). Everything else was soooo good and the 2 year old ate way more than he usually does. His chicken breast was moist and flavorful. The rib tips were saucy and fall off the bone good — hubby was in heaven. I thought the chopped pork was the best and I doubt I’ll try anything else when I go back (others can experiment and I’ll taste). The beans were sweet and yummie, the Mac salad was standard but good as was the potato salad.
Also, not sure what everyone else experienced but the service was really friendly (we did get the owner though). She checked in on us a few times while we were eating to make sure everything was good. We did have to wait 30 minutes for our food and so they even threw in an extra piece of chicken for the kiddo.
Overall, I’d say its probably one of the top 3 BBQ places I’ve tried!

We visited Jones for the first time tonight. We had a Groupon, which is always great, and took my parents who are visiting from Ohio. What a nice surprise! The place was open, clean, and comfortable. Parking is pretty easy with the $ 1 lot across the street. The woman who helped us, was awesome! So sweet and patient with all of us while we decided what to order. We all ended up getting the rib tips special for 12.95. Waaayyy too much food for everyone to finish, and ended up taking some home. We all liked our food, and already know what we will order next time.
The only problem… was us. As we all cleared the table, and talked about what a great place it was and how nice the lady was… we forgot to leave a tip, and just realized so! We will be stopping by tomorrow to drop off our tip to her. We feel awful!

I share the sentiments of many — it’s hard to find good BBQ in Seattle. Put Jones on your list. This is also my favorite Jones location.
Street parking is fairly plentiful but if you have trouble, the lot across the street costs $ 1 to take care of your dining needs.
The restaurant is spacious, clean, and did I mention clean? I say that because honestly, sauce can get everywhere and I’m not sure how they do it, but the tables are not coated with it. On each table, you’ll find a bucket that contains — a roll of paper towels! Yes, that helps a lot. Other items in the bucket include: ketchup, salt, and hot sauce.
I’ve been going to Jones for years and I love the online deals! It’s a great feeling to pay less for something that you would buy anyway.
The staff are friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu (while smiling). They are quick to make suggestions if you need it and all around helpful.
I like the ribs — meaty, tender, and spicy (if that’s your thing). The spiciest sauce is my favorite. I’m not a big fan of the rib tips but I know others that swear by it. I like the brisket and although I get the chicken, it’s not my go to order. In terms of sides, the coleslaw is good and I love to mix in some spicy BBQ sauce. I think the macaroni salad needs to be spiced up a bit. The collard greens and cornbread are a nice combo. The fries are crinkle cut — which I love!
I love consistent BBQ that tastes good and is cooked right. Jones delivers.

I struggled with the stars for this one.
The restaurant is larger than we expected, extremely clean and well-​kept (including the bathrooms), and the overall atmosphere was pleasant enough for a casual bbq place. The woman behind the counter was super friendly and very patient with us when we weren’t sure what we wanted.
Though we used a Groupon for our lunch ($ 18), I was surprised I still owed another $ 8 and change plus tip for two lunch baskets, a side of fried okra, and a diet coke, which was bottled because their soda machine was broken. I got the rib tips, which came with fries and coleslaw, and my husband had the brisket on a bun with potato salad. I was surprised most of the entrees only come with once scoop of salade (choose macaroni, potato, or coleslaw). The portions were decent enough, but I’m not sure they quite justified the price tag.
The side of okra was surprising large and it was cooked well (don’t you just hate under-​fried okra?), but some of the pieces were overly salty. When they were brought out the woman asked if I wanted some sauce for them so I went with ranch, but I didn’t get it until we were almost done with our meal. The rib tips were cooked well, the meat came right off the bone, but they were swimming in a little too much sauce for my liking. If you’re picky about your sauce, I suggest asking for it on the side. Actually, the friends we were with, who’ve lived in Texas and Kansas and have known some pretty good bbq, also commented on everything being drowned in sauce. The coleslaw had a nice flavor, but my fries could have been cooked a little more.
Overall, the food was decent, but not fantastic and though I’m glad we finally gave it a try, it’s unlikely I’ll make the trek from Redmond again.

So, in my line of work it requires a lot of bribing for love. So a couple weeks a I asked a store I was giving a presentation too in the Rainier area what they wanted for lunch. They all said JONES BBQ emphatically. So I ordered the team a spread from the restaurant. It smelled so good and everyone was loving it so much but, since I was speaking I could not try any of it. Since then I was craving the place so bad and really wanted to try the ribs.
I brought a co worker from Korea with me so I could show him American good BBQ. When we ordered I found out they would not have ribs for a half hour and was really disappointed. But, I was ok with getting the chopped pork sandwich meal.
I sat down with my Pork Sandwich and mac salad and it was great! Then 20 minutes into the meal one of the owners stopped by the table and brought a slab of ribs to my table because he knew I came here for the ribs. I was blown away by the gesture and rightfully blown away by the ribs. SO GOOD! Falling off the bone with that delicious caramelized burn crust on the outside. WOW! Best bbq I have had in Seattle and probably the best I can ever remember including the ones I have had in Texas and Vegas. But, overall I will come back and this is really why I love small business!

Best BBQ in Seattle. There, I said it!
Let’s face it, Seattle is not a BBQ town. Having grown up in Atlanta and Kansas City, I know BBQ. I know what it is, and more importantly, what it ain’t. I also cook BBQ myself, so I know the time and effort that must be invested to make BBQ worthy of the name. Jones BBQ passes the test with flying colors.
To start with, the dining space is just right: dark wood and deep reds create a cozy place to eat. It creates a dive-​y, hole in the wall look, but don’t be fooled; like Pike Place Fish Fry, it only looks like a hole in the wall; it is actually very clean and well maintained.
The staff is a delight; you are greeted with a warm smile, and orders are handled efficiently. Compare this to the risible Dixie BBQ in Blahvue, home of some of the most overrated BBQ and the grumpiest staff I’ve had to deal with. BBQ is the culinary manifestation of Southern Hospitality, and JBBQ’s love for it’s customers shows both at the counter and in the food.
So what about the food? Well, this is the standard by which all others shall be measured. I had the beef brisket and chicken combo. It is clear that both meats had been carefully prepared using the ‘low-​and-​slow’ BBQ methodology of low heat and long cooking time. The brisket was juicy and tender, bursting with smokey, beefy flavor. The chicken was also saturated with smokey goodness, and not at all dry, not even the breast meat, which is frequently dried out by less skilled pit cooks. The beans are a treat as well, with just the right degree of mustardy/​vinegary tang.
BBQ isn’t cheap food; When you consider what a time-​consuming proposition making good BBQ is, it’s clear that you’re paying for quality ingredients + time, and more time! The 2-​meat (choice of chicken, ribs, hot links, brisket, small ends) dinner is $ 20, but you get enough food to feed two normal appetites.
They make their own sauce, and do believe the sign that warns that the medium-​hot BBQ sauce is spicy. I like spicy food, and I was really surprised how spicy-​hot the medium was. Nothing I couldn’t handle, though, and it was a pitch-​perfect balance of sweet and heat. I suggest most folks go with mild. I suspect their ‘spicy’ sauce would kick the butt of ‘The Man’ (the ridiculous sauce they serve at Dixies BBQ in Blah-​vue. Any moron can make a hot sauce; just add enough pepper. But making a spicy sauce that still TASTES good is a whole ‘nother song to dance to, son. But the dilletante Bellevue yuppie crowd wouldn’t know the difference, so they can have it).
Another nice detail is how they wrap the ‘to-​go’ boxes in shrink wrap as one more guard to ensure that the sauce doesn’t leak out all over your car. I appreciate little details like this. Did I mention that Jones BBQ loves their customers?
Anyway, this is the best BBQ in Seattle. Get in there!!!

Oh. Em. Gee!!! This place is to die for, no joke! While walking around this cute little area of Seattle (Columbia City) I noticed a ‘as seen on The Food Network” sign in the window of this restaurant, so of course my friend and I had to check it out.
The décor is a fun country style, and it’s a great place for a casual lunch. You order at a walk up counter, find your own seats and are then served your heaping pile of food once it’s ready to be devoured. I went with the Beef Brisket on a bun — $.9.50 with the macaroni salad side. It’s a good thing they had forks handy because this burger bun was piled and filled with the yummiest beef brisket, swimming in a medium hot bbq sauce that was finger lickin good! Yea, it’s a cheesy saying — but it’s the truth. They sell their special bbq sauce by the jar!
This place has definitely become one of the favorites. It’s a real treat but it’s going to be hard to stay away!

It seems that everyone you talk to has a different take on what good BBQ is, but most will agree that the Seattle area is sorely lacking in BBQ of any type.
Jones BBQ, in my opinion, is the best of the limited options that you will find anywhere around Seattle. The beef brisket sandwich is my favorite item especially with a hot link added on for good measure. The sauce is the key here as even the medium is on the spicy side and has a real good, smoky flavor.
The sides are decent to great from the cole slaw and mac and cheese to the corn bread and baked beans. They also feature some great dessert options like sweet potato pie and peach cobbler which are both really good. I would also recommend the chocolate cake although it was a bit rich for me.
I have never had a problem with the service during any of my trips here. The atmosphere is definitely that of a locally owned small business and you are treated like a welcome and appreciated guest.
My quest for good, local BBQ restaurants is not over by any means, but any place I do try will have to measure up to these guys and that will not be an easy task.

I would give this place 5 stars if the service was just a little better.
The food is amazing! Definitely an authentic BBQ joint. I love their spicy sauce. It hits the spot every time. I am never disappointed with the food here. I like everything from the ribs to the coleslaw. The meat just falls off the bone.
They have great lunch specials and always gives you more than you can eat. I really love coming here for lunch. The staff are friendly but sometimes can be all over the place. Sometimes my food is ready to go but the person in the front kind of takes there time to just hand me my food. That can be frustrating for someone who is on a lunch break and has a time crunch.
All in all when I crave BBQ I come here to get my fix. You should too because you will not be disappointed!