Two Shoe BBQ
| Address: | 4105 Leary Way NW, Seattle, WA 98107, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-693-3962 |
| Site: | twoshoebbq.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM 11AM–2AM |
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Caleb Hou
This restaurant is a wolf in sheeps clothing, with its charming decor and chainsaw chandelier. However, a better description would be a half dead coyote climbing out of a dumpster fire in sheeps clothing. Never in my life have I had such garbage barbecue for such ridiculously bloated prices. For the Drunkys Feast at whopping $24, you will receive a plate with meager portions of chicken, brisket, ribs, and 2 sides. My review is separated into each meat and side from best to worst. The Potato Salad This side is best described as passable. While not objectively terrible, this side lacked seasoning and heart. The Brisket It is sorrowful to say that their highest quality, most expensive product is mediocre at best. In fact, I struggle to even call it tolerable. It is tough, dry, and fatty, much like my rather unpleasant aunt. The coloration is off, and there is no skill nor love that went into creating this dish. They do a disservice to the cow by treating its flesh this way. The Ribs I am not completely sure where they got these ribs from. I find it very difficult to believe that they came from a hog, as they are more appropriately sized to a large guinea pig. The bark of the meat was most certainly bark, seeing as it was so dry, tough, and difficult to chew that it might as well have been from a Joshua Tree. It physically hurt my throat to swallow this dehydrated piece of meat, as it splintered and stabbed on its way down. The Coleslaw The appearance is entirely unpleasant and somewhat ruined the plate, as the juices of the coleslaw had completely drenched the rest of the plate by the time it had arrived. Chomping down on a waterlogged piece of cabbage is not an experience that I would care to do again. Additionally, the cabbage was cut with the restraint, consistency, and artistry of a two year-old armed with a permanent marker. Surprisingly, the bitterness of the coleslaw came eerily close to the bitterness in my heart by the end. The Chicken I have traveled to many places around the world, from jungles to tundras to rainforests to deserts. Even the most arid desert I have traveled cannot compare to the barrenness that is found in Drunkys chicken. Even Kentucky Fried Chicken would look like a dish from a restaurant with 3 Michelin stars compared to this travesty better suited as a piece of building material. In Conclusion Please never visit this restaurant. I went to scratch an itch for delicious Southern barbecue, and Drunkys smashed me in the face with a cinderblock instead.
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Ben C
Come here if you like getting ripped off. I came in for a pulled pork sandwhich. It was $10 before tax, $11 after. Now, thats a relatively substantial price for a pulled pork sandwhich, but I didnt mind paying it because I thought Id be getting good stuff from a place that specializes in BBQ. The sandwhich I got was tiny. It was hilariously small. The meat was dry and flavorless, and they gave me one tiny cup of sauce along with it which wasnt very good anyway. I literally didnt feel any less hungry after eating it. I dont know who they expect to pay these horseshit prices for a mediocre product, but I know I certainly wont. Its ridiculous. Nothing pisses me off more than getting completely jipped with the size of the food. Its not cool. For example, you could go right down the street to the El Camion taco truck, and get a massive burrito completely stuffed with meat thats so big you can barely finish it, all for $9. Give me a break. The only reason I gave it two stars was because the staff was friendly.
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John Knopf
Atmosphere and staff are an A+. Food was a B. Fun and friendly, and great decor along with a patio. This place has a lot of character and is setup to function as a true restaurant, not a hole-in-the-wall, so youll receive good service and be treated well. I ordered the bone yard plate with chicken, brisket, and ribs with a side of slaw to-go. The chicken was good -- succulent leg but the white meat was a bit dry. The brisket was tender but also a bit dry and lacked a flavorful taste. The pork rib (only 1 in the meal) was excellent -- juicy and falling off the bone. The Doom sauce was tasty but not nearly as spicy as I was expecting/hoping. They do not go heavy on rubs before smoking (as far as I can tell) so the meat is primarily just smoke flavored. My preference is for BBQ thats good dry (no sauce) or wet (with sauce).
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Joe McMillan
Ordered two entrees to go, each entree comes with two sides. I got home, found only three sides. Coleslaw: cabbage,no sauce. Yuck potato salad: so bland it couldnt be store bought. Baked beans: ok from a can. Entrees: Pork ribs:good, if the main flavor you like to taste is ashes. Beef brisket: three small, tough, and somehow fatty pieces. Bland. Brought this home so me and my girlfriend could eat and watch game of thrones. She refused to eat any of it. I ate all of the edible parts and I was full. Two meals. I dare you to eat here. Dont say I didnt warn you. Service was bad.
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Dawn Allynn
I could eat here regularly if I only lived close. Every city needs a Two Shoes BBQ. Lip smacking yummy eats, amazing atmosphere, a bar that knows how to make a damn good drink... all perfect for hanging with family or friends for a perfect evening. A favorite was the smoked trout (served cold -scrumptious!) and the spicy Bloody Mary made with ghost peppers. The fire on the patio was inviting, made more wonderful by the blankets they offered :D The wait staff were perfect as well. This is definitely a place we will be coming to every time we visit Seattle.
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Montgomery Joseph
I wanted a hot link. First it was just a spicy hot dog and next time leave it whole, Im not 4 years old and need it cut. Where I come from, New Orleans Louisiana, a hot link is sausage and you can see the smoke ring,unlike these. Second, the burnt end were just dried out chunks of bland brisket. There is an art to making burnt ends ,like the ones I had in kansas city. The flap is taken off reseasoned and smoked another two hours. Its not meant to be bad brisket jerky. Wont ever go back!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mary Taylor
Funky, unique atmosphere. They have chickens and goats who roam in a pen along the side of outside tables. A total blast for kids! Brisket and ribs were a good northwestern approximation of southern cuisine. Sauces were superb (none too sweet, none heavy tomato, nice variety of sauce) I wasnt impressed with the sides (needs far more variety and a unique touch). Seated right away. Service was good. Beer and cocktail selection was good. Menu variety is limited - go here for the meat!
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Jeff Schrader
Good selection of BBQ sandwiches and plates in this wooden structure midway between Fremont and Ballard. I had their Drunkys special sandwich - three different types of pork with cole slaw served in the sandwich. Tasty, and sufficiently spicy. The collard greens I had as a side were spicy as well. Decor is Southwestern themed with a bit of kitschy paintings thrown in. It may not look like much from the outside, but they have good BBQ inside, which is what counts.
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Blaine Le Comte
This is just an OK BBQ place. I had the smoked chicken and it was dry and not a lot of smoke flavor. I also had the potato salad and it to was a little dry and under seasoned. But, the collar greens were good with great spice and the sausage was good. The service is good with a friendly wait staff that is not overbearing. The place itself is fun with an aclectic decor. Outside seating is fun because you sit in old pick-up truck beds.
