The Boar's Nest

Hands down the best BBQ I’ve had. Best French fries I’ve had. Best fried pickles I’ve had. The smoked sausage tastes like summer. Like it came fresh off a campfire. The pulled pork was tender and smokey. The guy working behind the counter was killing it, so many take out orders during this crazy time and he was staying on top of everything.

Been here twice, brisket the first time, pulled pork sandwich the second. Quality of the smoked meat is first rate, sides are very good. The coleslaw was crunchy and not overly sweet. Quantities - well, I left stuffed both times, and the prices quite reasonable. Ambience is just right for a BBQ joint, and the staff are super nice. Go ahead, give 'em a try!

Went here for lunch. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich (pork, coleslaw on top, bun), was delicious! Genuine smoked meat! I've smoked meat myself before and you know instantly when you taste meat that has actually been smoked with real wood, and this is it. Great flavor, big portion, they have a vareity of house made BBQ sauces that are all good (but not needed as the meat is great by itself). Overall great. Only downside is they don't serve brisket in the restaurant! (Brisket is only available for catering), brisket is such a staple of any BBQ it's sad they don't have it available in the restaurant, I'm sure it's delicious!

If you like southern food this is the place to go! They have six different types of sauces from BBQ too spicy all representing different areas in the south. if you want catering this place can cater a whole rodeo. they've got pulled pork, smoked sausage, barbecue chicken, smoked cologna, hot links, boneless fried Chicken and ribs. I really like the seasoned and sweet potato fries. And make sure you go write in the bathroom blackboard walls! Zach is the GM and he gives great customer service and has a fun sense of humor.

The Boar’s Nest in Ballard is simply the BEST BBQ I’ve had on the west coast. I’d spent several months living in San Angelo and Ft. Worth TX years ago, and this reminds of what I’d enjoyed there during that time. If you can’t travel to TX or the southeast, the Boar’s Nest is definitely your best bet. Pulled pork, sausage, chicken plus all of the sides you would come to expect, to include my favorites fried pickles, and fried mac & cheese! That said, I’ve been here TOO often recently, so I gotta stay away from the fried goodies. Rather, I’m going with the pulled pork salad. It’s better for me, right? Everything goes better with BBQ sauce, even lettuce, and we’ve got Memphis, Texas, Spicy, Alabama, as well as North & South Carolina sauces to choose from! Be sure to visit when you are in Ballard!

A great BBQ spot. I highly recommend the Boss Hogg since you get to try their different barbecue meats, a few sides, and cornbread. They provide a lot of different barbecue sauces to suit all tastes. To my surprise the boneless fried chicken with the white dipping sauce is my favorite because it’s juicy, crispy, and just perfect. Also, the fried pickles are delightful.

Awesome for Southern BBQ! I could taste Texas from Washington. Favorite BBQ sauces are the Spicy Habenero and sweet Kansas City. Can't elaborate enough how amazing these two sauces are. I wanted to buy them but it was out of stock. Friendly staff, smaller space but offers catering and delivery for large orders. I had pulled pork sandwich and it was the best! Overloaded with pork which I saved for next day left overs. Husband had the ribs and they were fall off the bone amazing! He loved them! Daughter had the sausage on Texas toast and she didn't like it but I tried it and it was great too. We got the fried macaroni and cheese, wasn't awesome but was good enough that it was worth the calories.....but probably wouldn't order it again. I'm NOT a coleslaw fan, but I am now....only if the coleslaw is from here. Wet, just enough vinegar flavor, just enough mayo, delicious! French fries and onion rings were great, tater tots were good too but no different than making them myself from frozen. Will definitely be back for BBQ when I have the craving and am in Seattle. If you're not in Seattle and are closer to Redmond, go to the Tipsy Cow where they use Boar's Nest BBQ sauce