Traditional BBQ restaurant preparing ribs, beef brisket & pork sandwiches, plus classic side dishes. Based on 17 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.5 stars. Price
Address:
10505 Steele St S, Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 830-2086
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DowdsBBQ/
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Reviews
Melinda Hunsaker
We hired Dowds to cater our wedding at the recommendation of our wedding planner. The trial food we picked up was amazing. The food on the day of was a let down. They showed up almost two hours late, causing panic and a total change of schedule. The food the day off was super average. One guest had to ask them to put the pulled pork away because it looked under done. It honestly seemed like they forgot they had a wedding and didn’t have time to make everything like they usually do. They never reached out to apologize or try to make things right with a refund. Just so disappointed. They also didn’t eat their own food, they are our late night hot dogs provided by another vendor.
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Christina Isringhausen
Met them at Taste Washington in Seattle today. It’s the only food vendor I went back to for seconds. They constantly had a line. Food was delicious. I was excited to learn they were closer to me in Tacoma. I’ll go out of my way to visit them again. Good food. Great people.
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rashida jones
I’m very sad about this review but honestly the meat is dry like they cooked it froze it and reheat it as ordered but the sides were AWESOME there’s no need 4 chunk’s of sausage in the cabbage it’s so good but maybe they should try smoked neck bones or ham hocks instead
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Renea Opgenorth
Horrible bbq smothered in bbq. Said the wait was 20 minutes and it was 75 minutes. Food was awful!
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Anthony Williams
1st time here was told my order was going to be 20 minutes it’s been 40 minutes strong and no food! I’m hungry will review food after I eat. This is only an initial review. After further review the ribs were good for the Seattle area. Although I recommend that the pitmaster. Pull the membrane from the backside of the ribs the sauce was nice and flavorful. I didn’t care for the sides too much greens were way too tough and mac n cheese wasn’t cheesy enough. If Dowd reworks his greens he’d have maybe 5 stars. ( the next time I’ll make sure I call ahead to order )
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Marisa Braxton
..Martin & his mom are phenomenal cooks. The best BBQ worldwide in my opinion is outta North Carolina & personally I think his BBQ is just like being there… the Catfish and mama’s strawberry ice box cake are the best ever!!! Favorite place to dine and VERY hard to find good BBQ and southern cooking in our area but this is your place to stop…
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Sarah Livingston
Good food. Did not have high expectations for a bbq joint / gas station but food quality actually blew me away. Loved the fried chicken and gumbo. This place is definitely worth a shot. Keep up the good work.
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April Bussell
Well fact is we have heard a million good things about this place. However, their website says they are open until 11:00 pm but we have tried 8 times to eat there and every time we go they were closed before 5 pm, so how can we know if it’s great if we can’t eat there…? Too bad ..
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Elizabeth Jordan
Great food, good people and awesome Pilar of our community. Recommend the brisket, ribs, catfish, greens, yams, cornbread and sweet potato pie!!
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Khadijah Holmes
The best fried chicken in town!!!!! I can’t wait for the food truck to come to Lakewood!
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