Hole In the Wall BBQ
| Address: | 215 James St, Seattle, WA 98104, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-622-8717 |
| Site: | holeinthewallbbq.blogspot.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM 11AM–2:30PM Closed Closed |
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Jon Conley
Dry BBQ With No Regional Identity Hole In The Wall BBQ doesnt do much for me. The pork was extremely dry and flavorless, with almost no smoke flavor or seasoning. I would never recommend this pulled pork to anyone. The brisket was much better, but even then, lacked seasoning, smoke, and was much dryer than it ever should be. If the brisket werent dry at all, and with my own sauce, this wouldve been a pretty decent sandwich. Portions are at least respectable and they do a good job of presenting a delicious looking wrapped sandwich. Still a bit pricey, given the standards, but I get it -- rent is expensive and BBQ takes time. I did like the buns, and I will also say this: the people working here were absolutely great and totally friendly. They let me sample the meat before I ordered and seemed to like what they were doing. But Im afraid that the food just didnt cut it, so far as BBQ is concerned. With some tweaking, I really do think they could turn it around. So far as the sauces are concerned: you shouldnt even need sauce for proper BBQ. Unfortunately, as the meat doesnt seem to have a nice seasoned crust (and probably isnt mopped), the flavors are weak, and this BBQ requires sauce to be edible. Unfortunately, none of their sauces represent any distinct BBQ region and miss the mark. They werent particularly sweet, or thick, or heavy in vinegar. I cant even really describe the sauce in words, trying to explain how disappointing it was. I suppose it tastes like Tobasco, more than anything. If youre in a pinch, the brisket sandwich could be decent if you either like their sauces or can make it home to use your own. Otherwise, the lack of proper BBQ in Seattle continues to be a low point for the city.
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A Private User
Im a San Diegan living in Los Angeles. I stopped here with my fiance on a trip to Seattle because it was near our hotel, and we love barbecue. The meat doesnt have a smoky/barbecuey flavor, but no matter! I had the Pig with Lipstick and the meat was super-tender and moist, and the flavors of all the toppings were perfect together. Ive had lots of barbecue in SoCal and think its better than most of what Ive had down here. I wish it were closer to me!
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Patrick Reiter Horn
Pretty much the best barbecue sandwich Ive had -- staff are friendly, and food is quick. I recommend the Pig with Lipstick, but the other sandwiches are really good. Good with beans, or you can get a bowl of chili with it. Great if you are touring Seattle--Walking distance of Pike Pier and the ferry.
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Derik Radcliffe
Simply everything you want in bbq. Came by for a quick bite. Front man was nothing but excited and friendly. Got my food nice and quick and devoured it even faster. Its not oily or overly sauced. Just perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and spicy. Would highly reccomend.
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Mike Allen
I just picked up my passport and was walking to find some food. The smelled of the BBQ from a block away caught my attention. Food was good, service friendly and quick. Food wasnt as warm as I would have liked, but good find
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Joshua Dickie Creative Media
This place is bbq at the most basic level. Brisket was dry and lacked flavor. The beans...whos ever heard of sweet ranch style beans. Stay away from this place if you like real Barbecue.
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Aaron Paul
Just hit these guys up; the two meat and side plate for 10 bucks is pretty good; love the spicy bbq sauce. Quality brisket. good hot links, gonna git fat if these guys stick around.
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Neil Penrose
Great pulled park sandwiches with lots of meat and sauce. Friendly staff. I was walking by looking in and a customer said they had the best pulled pork he ever had. I would agree.
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Brenden Martin
Awesome, friendly staff. Best BBQ in Seattle. Just moved here from Texas and it rivals some of the best BBQ in Texas. Try the original sauce "with a kick". Spicy and delicious.
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Dan Arnold
Great BBQ. Try the Hole Pile. Its a mess of cornbread topped with baked beans topped with your choice of meat and smothered in sauce. The pulled pork is the best!
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Matthew Eziashi
Some of the most authentic BBQ ive had in Seattle. Im from the south and of all the places ive been to in the pacific northwest, the meat here is top notch
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Dustin Curtis
The Hole Meal deal is great. Pulled-pork sandwich, cornbread, and drink for cheap. Fast service and good portions always makes this an easy decision.
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Ryan Chapel
So good! Got the 3-meat combo with hot links, pulled pork, and brisket - it was all excellent. Spicy BBQ sauce was great too. Must. Go. Back! :)
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Kate Powell
f*ing delicious. why there always people waiting in line next door for carbs when they could be eating gods own BBQ is beyond my comprehension.
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Zachary Dunaisky
Best BBQ in seattle! We frequently eat here and its always great. Be sure to try the meatloaf on Mondays or the Ribs on Thursday and Friday.
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Jennifer Ayala
Love it!! The different choices between chicken and beef Great service friendly people. Best barbecue place ever.
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Paul B
I have been going to this place for a long time now and have never been disappointed with the Brisket.
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Jared Livingston
Excellent and authentic barbecue, as long as you dont want to eat outside of regular business hours.
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Chris Gatley
Being from the south this isnt the BEST Ive ever had. But its certainly the best in the city.
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Penjor Ngudup
Everyone loves this place and it is good. But Id say that RoRo BBQ in wallingford is better.
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Nathan Moller
Awesome ribs, but theyre only available Thursday and Friday. Chilis great, too.
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A Private User
A wonderful tasty bbq sandwich thats spell casting :) The service was complete.
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Brian Melton-Grace
Good brisket - pulled pork contained chunks of bone. Good corn bread.
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A Private User
You dont go for the atmosphere, but the BBQ is worth the drive.
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Bob Lee
Fantastic beef brisket sandwich. Smells so good in here.
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Joe Horwedel
Enjoyed The Two Meat Plate With Brisket And Pulled pork.
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Joe Rogers
Had the pulled pork sandwich. Good grab and go lunch.
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Cesar Hernandez
Great service, friendly staff, amazing food.
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carolyn street
Pretty good, meat is tender, and tasty
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Whitney Rojas
RIBS!!!!! So good, craving satisfied!
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Sean Coon
Amazing salad and meat to go meal.
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A Private User
BBQ Meatloaf!!!
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EV Horton
great fast bbq
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Patrick Xu
best BBQ ever!
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Alex Kurokengo
Awesome sauce!
