(425) 453-0888
1044 116TH Ave NE
Bellevue,
WA
98004
47.6196
-122.1856
Neighborhood: Wilburton
What People Are Saying About 3 Pigs Bar-B-Q
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Competition is the order of the day--one wall is plastered with barbecue and chili awards, and the rest are covered in sports jerseys, athlete autographs and televisions tuned to the current season's events. Order at the counter, grab a fountain drink and have a seat at a plastic booth or wood table; food arrives speedily and condiments are already on the table. – – The Food – Chopped pork and chewy hot links both set high standards--meats are pleasantly smoky and textures give just the right amount of chew. Skin-on potato salad is fresh and firm; the…
10/04/09
Best beef ribs and sauce in the PNW
by MOT at Citysearch
I first learned about 3 Pigs from a newspaper review right after it opened over a decade ago (that review is even posted on their wall) and my wife and I have been regular customers ever since. They specialize in Texas style BBQ, and everyone I've brought there or told about it has agreed their BBQ is excellent--including an actual Texan who verified that 3 Pigs does it right. The Farrell Bros have run the place from the beginning (they didn't change hands as another reviewer had surmised), and the sauce is perfect--just the right amount of spiciness and not too sweet. (Note that they also sell sauce commercially, but for some reason that sauce, as good as it is, isn't the same or AS good as what they give you at their establishment.) Their shining achievement is their fall off the bone tender beef ribs. If you're a big eater you might go for the Wednesday night all you can eat beef ribs (and sides) though it's a bit pricey; their 4-beef rib dinner costs less and works for me. My only criticism is that on the rare occasion the brisket can be a little tough, but when I brought that to Todd or John's attention they've gone out of their way to rectify it. So if you like gimmicks then go "meet the man" and sit on park benches, but you won't get beef ribs there, period, and the Farrell Bros have got the best in the city (and the baby backs, available only towards the end of the week, are also excellent).
- Pros: Beef ribs, sauce, friendly people
- Cons: Brisket can be tough on occasion
04/13/09
Yum Yum
by BigBill at Citysearch
Has to be one of the best BBQ places around. I have been to at least 15 BBQ restaurants around the area and I have to say this one's the BEST! The pulled pork is one of my favorites there. But if you are looking for ribs and brisket this is the place to go. Most of the other places claim to be champion BBQ places but I don't know where the competed. Must of been in a remote place. This place has true southern style. The right amount of sauce not to smother the great smoke flavor really helps. I don't like my BBQ smothered in it. The spicy sauce is my favorite. I highly recomend this place. And if your looking for a great stew, go here!!
- Pros: Pulled Pork, Brisket, Ribs
- Cons: To far from my house
04/04/09
How is this place even in business??
by JenSav at Citysearch
I'm shocked that this place can even exist in Bellevue, there cant be any way people frequent this joint. The name of the place must be in reference to the rude broads that work behind the counter- and the kitchen & people working in it look filthy. As far as the food- we spent almost $20 to split a meal and threw it all in the trash. The whole experience was beyond dissapointing.
- Pros: NONE
- Cons: Terrible excuse for bbq, rude staff, nasty kitchen
The Details on 3 Pigs Bar-B-Q
Where to Sit:
Booths at the back are best for privacy and if you want to avoid to the TVs.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants
Payment Methods:
Check, Visa, MasterCard
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