Wow! Decided to roam a little and try a different BBQ spot. So glad. Great food and even better people. Outstanding flavors and happy people, does it get any better. So good I had to go back and double the tip. Whatever you do, DO NOT ORDER the mac and cheese. Your waist will hate you!!!! Can't wait for the next visit. We'll be wearing our stretchy pants. Thank you thank you thank you. Oh, did we mention the beans? P.S. It's ok to eat it next door at the brew pub with a frosty one!
Amrit P
Chicken and ribs were really good. Potato salad is top tier. Definitely one of the best bbq places in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, 2 Way Dinner, Potato Salad
Phoenix Bleu
I got the pulled pork dinner plate for about 20 bucks. The sauce, pork, greens, and yams were all really good and the service was friendly and genuine. Family owned energy. This is a take out only place which makes it hard to enjoy as a dinning experience and the cornbread wanted for more. Would for sure go again.
Take out only, super sweet and friendly owners. The pulled pork is so flavorful and good portion. Love the spicy bbq sauce on the side so you can add as much or as little as you prefer. Also got the side of baked beans which were perfectly sweet and tangy.
Melissa Satterwhite
This is a small BBQ restaurant located new door to a local Taproom. We picked up a BBQ Brisket Plate dinner to go. The meat was perfectly cooked and reasonably priced. We got collard greens, baked beans and cornbread for sides. Sooooooo yummy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Dinner
Mizz Kita
Came in for our first time... Shut up to the intentionalist because without you. I would not have known about the freebies for a Black History Month.My king and I are so excited to be able to be blessed with two pulled pork sandwiches with potato saladWhile waiting on our food patiently we were just commenting on how adorable kayla is. Her customer service is outstanding because let's face it. A lot of customer service nowadays is trash.She was very bubbly and insightful. And I think one of our favorite parts was the way she said "Granny!!"+ So a super beautiful thing was when Kayla came out to bring our food. She was just so precious from head to toe. And she has a glow that excludes a light from her soulWe exchange some dialogue and told her that we really appreciate her and Granny For the service and now we can say the good food because we are in the car tearing it up.I can't believe that I heard that discomforting comment come from her mouth afterward. We basically called her a Queen and seeing her, such as that. By just saying please and thank you while ordering me and that we appreciate her!! She lit up like an award-winning smile by Viola. Davis, we just adore her. And it's sad that people don't appreciate them with a simple turn of thank you or how about a tip?...She kept rewinding. You don't have to do that and he said we exactly have to do this!! If my money wasn't that funny, I would've given more but hey, I know how to cruise back down Rainier with my Bae and come for another trip.Straight like that.Come and get you some comfort food you will not be disappointed!God Bless you, ?? s!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad
Stan S.
I grew up in Memphis, TN and moved to Seattle six years ago. I've been looking around for a taste of home since then and usually just don't seek out good barbecue in fears of being disappointed in this city. Emma's is a revelation for me. I got the pulled pork sandwich, spicy BBQ sauce, the Mac and cheese, and cornbread. The pork is juicy and smoky while the sauce is tangy with just a bit of heat (the spicy sauce isn't that spicy I highly recommend). To top it all off, the kind lady taking my order overheard me saying how much I loved to see that they had lemon pound cake like my grandma used to make, and when I got my food they had thrown in a slice for me! I would never tell my grandma, but Emma's has the best lemon pound cake I've ever had the pleasure of eating. 10/10 people. 10/10 food. I will be returning very soon!
Patrick H.
I had not heard of this place before and was just driving by. The sign said barbecue takeout. That is my love language. I went with the brisket, potato salad, and baked beans, with a strawberry lemonade, to wash it all down. I'm not saying I was letting out little weird sounds of happiness as I ate my food, but I was. So good! I will be back.
Taylor Pugh
Place is shady and seems like a scam. They have a link to order online, but if you use it and go to pickup your order, they say they don't accept online orders and only take cash.The money will still be charged to your card for the online order that was placed.
Service: 1
Claudia J.
Amazing food and service! Simple but honest, the owners and family always go out of their way to make sure you got what you want. Highly recommend.
Food is way to high and don't give you enough food for the price that you pay for and seen roaches and the lady that works there I seen her kill one
L W
I’m a chauffeur who will go far and wide for good BBQ in Seattle and the surrounding areas. I was fortunate enough to stumble across a hidden treasure when I visited Emma’s BBQ. I was first greeted by Miceala Who has incredible customer service relations and I was impressed with a delicious BBQ Sandwich, Macaroni and cheese, Baked Beans, Banana Pudding and a flavor that makes you want to Slap your Momma. Just kidding ? I rate! Emma’s as a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Go to In Columbia City Seattle or Lumen field at 120 for a Seahawks game… Thanks Miceala for all your Great Service….
Atmosphere: 5
Mark Levy
If they answer the phone—, they’re open. I guess. Their hours listed on line are a fiction.Don’t get me wrong, if you can get it it’s some of the bbq in the area. My display is selfish I just wanted some of her food.This happens way to often. If they are open when I drive by, I’ll stop—, not going to spend hours calling and getting nothing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Carol Mohn
Ate at CenturyLink field. Had a BBQ pork sandwich and it was 3 bites of meat on a bun. The BBQ sauce they give you weighed more than the meat. It was $15.49. The flavor of the 3 bites was good though. Would not go back due to the miniscule portions and high cost.
Food: 2
Clint R
That max and cheese took me all the way home. The pulled pork and brisket were so melt in your mouth soft, and their hot bbq sauce is so damn good. Loved it! Great value for the quality of food.
Wow! Decided to roam a little and try a different BBQ spot. So glad. Great food and even better people. Outstanding flavors and happy people, does it get any better. So good I had to go back and double the tip. Whatever you do, DO NOT ORDER the mac and cheese. Your waist will hate you!!!! Can't wait for the next visit. We'll be wearing our stretchy pants. Thank you thank you thank you. Oh, did we mention the beans? P.S. It's ok to eat it next door at the brew pub with a frosty one!
Chicken and ribs were really good. Potato salad is top tier. Definitely one of the best bbq places in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, 2 Way Dinner, Potato Salad
I got the pulled pork dinner plate for about 20 bucks. The sauce, pork, greens, and yams were all really good and the service was friendly and genuine. Family owned energy. This is a take out only place which makes it hard to enjoy as a dinning experience and the cornbread wanted for more. Would for sure go again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Pulled Pork Mac&Cheese
Take out only, super sweet and friendly owners. The pulled pork is so flavorful and good portion. Love the spicy bbq sauce on the side so you can add as much or as little as you prefer. Also got the side of baked beans which were perfectly sweet and tangy.
This is a small BBQ restaurant located new door to a local Taproom. We picked up a BBQ Brisket Plate dinner to go. The meat was perfectly cooked and reasonably priced. We got collard greens, baked beans and cornbread for sides. Sooooooo yummy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Brisket Dinner
Came in for our first time... Shut up to the intentionalist because without you. I would not have known about the freebies for a Black History Month.My king and I are so excited to be able to be blessed with two pulled pork sandwiches with potato saladWhile waiting on our food patiently we were just commenting on how adorable kayla is. Her customer service is outstanding because let's face it. A lot of customer service nowadays is trash.She was very bubbly and insightful. And I think one of our favorite parts was the way she said "Granny!!"+ So a super beautiful thing was when Kayla came out to bring our food. She was just so precious from head to toe. And she has a glow that excludes a light from her soulWe exchange some dialogue and told her that we really appreciate her and Granny For the service and now we can say the good food because we are in the car tearing it up.I can't believe that I heard that discomforting comment come from her mouth afterward. We basically called her a Queen and seeing her, such as that. By just saying please and thank you while ordering me and that we appreciate her!! She lit up like an award-winning smile by Viola. Davis, we just adore her. And it's sad that people don't appreciate them with a simple turn of thank you or how about a tip?...She kept rewinding. You don't have to do that and he said we exactly have to do this!! If my money wasn't that funny, I would've given more but hey, I know how to cruise back down Rainier with my Bae and come for another trip.Straight like that.Come and get you some comfort food you will not be disappointed!God Bless you, ?? s!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Potato Salad
I grew up in Memphis, TN and moved to Seattle six years ago. I've been looking around for a taste of home since then and usually just don't seek out good barbecue in fears of being disappointed in this city. Emma's is a revelation for me. I got the pulled pork sandwich, spicy BBQ sauce, the Mac and cheese, and cornbread. The pork is juicy and smoky while the sauce is tangy with just a bit of heat (the spicy sauce isn't that spicy I highly recommend). To top it all off, the kind lady taking my order overheard me saying how much I loved to see that they had lemon pound cake like my grandma used to make, and when I got my food they had thrown in a slice for me! I would never tell my grandma, but Emma's has the best lemon pound cake I've ever had the pleasure of eating. 10/10 people. 10/10 food. I will be returning very soon!
I had not heard of this place before and was just driving by. The sign said barbecue takeout. That is my love language. I went with the brisket, potato salad, and baked beans, with a strawberry lemonade, to wash it all down. I'm not saying I was letting out little weird sounds of happiness as I ate my food, but I was. So good! I will be back.
Place is shady and seems like a scam. They have a link to order online, but if you use it and go to pickup your order, they say they don't accept online orders and only take cash.The money will still be charged to your card for the online order that was placed.
Service: 1
Amazing food and service! Simple but honest, the owners and family always go out of their way to make sure you got what you want. Highly recommend.
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Food is way to high and don't give you enough food for the price that you pay for and seen roaches and the lady that works there I seen her kill one
I’m a chauffeur who will go far and wide for good BBQ in Seattle and the surrounding areas. I was fortunate enough to stumble across a hidden treasure when I visited Emma’s BBQ. I was first greeted by Miceala Who has incredible customer service relations and I was impressed with a delicious BBQ Sandwich, Macaroni and cheese, Baked Beans, Banana Pudding and a flavor that makes you want to Slap your Momma. Just kidding ? I rate! Emma’s as a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Go to In Columbia City Seattle or Lumen field at 120 for a Seahawks game… Thanks Miceala for all your Great Service….
Atmosphere: 5
If they answer the phone—, they’re open. I guess. Their hours listed on line are a fiction.Don’t get me wrong, if you can get it it’s some of the bbq in the area. My display is selfish I just wanted some of her food.This happens way to often. If they are open when I drive by, I’ll stop—, not going to spend hours calling and getting nothing.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Ate at CenturyLink field. Had a BBQ pork sandwich and it was 3 bites of meat on a bun. The BBQ sauce they give you weighed more than the meat. It was $15.49. The flavor of the 3 bites was good though. Would not go back due to the miniscule portions and high cost.
Food: 2
That max and cheese took me all the way home. The pulled pork and brisket were so melt in your mouth soft, and their hot bbq sauce is so damn good. Loved it! Great value for the quality of food.