Cedar River BBQ

How you gonna to compete with genuinely good bbq?! Best in Renton as far as I’m concerned. I live waaaaay up north but will definitely travel al the way down here for them bbqs right here. Brisket is how it’s supposed to be smoked. Ribs are stellar. Chicken tastes like it was smoked for real. Juicy portions. Don’t take my word for it. Try it yourself. Elote was the one that drew us to this place. Super yum and I’ll be surprised if they don’t think about opening up another one up north (Everett). Y’all might take over the bbq game up there.

Welcoming atmosphere for dining in or picking up an online order. Most delicious BBQ around, not even sure Texas makes as good these days. Stellar customer service too! Thanks yall! p.s. i ordered two cedar river platters and loaded fries, if you know how BBQ is suppose to taste then you wont worry about the price!

I was really impressed by the brisket and service! It's really hard to find good brisket in the Seattle area but Cedar River Smokehouse changed my mind about that! I ordered 1lb of brisket online requesting fatty and moist pieces, and boy did they deliver. Also, when I walked in, the employee politely greeted me, then asked me if I came in for pickup and went back around to hand me my order. He also gave me an extra sauce which was awesome. I highly recommend Cedar River BBQ!!!!

Some of the best bbq I’ve ever had. The chicken was fall off the bone tender, great cornbread with crusty edges, and delicious pork sandwich. Highly recommend the hot honey wings!

My husband and I happened on Cedar River BBQ one day when we were doing day traveling away from Seattle. I have to say, this place had the best BBQ I have ever had. We had the Cedar River Platter that had a little bit of everything, brisket, ribs, chicken and two sides. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the sauces were outstanding. I was blown away and so happy we decided to try it. I lived in the South for over 30 years where BBQ is king but I never had anything as good as this. Even the coleslaw was good and I am not especially fond of coleslaw. My only suggestion would be to add some smoked sweet potatoes/yams to the menu that would really round out the meal nicely. If I lived nearby, I would be there often.

Cedar River BBQ in Renton, Washington, serves some of the best barbecue around. The ribs are tender, flavorful, and fall off the bone, while the pulled pork is juicy and seasoned to perfection. The portions are satisfying, and the smoky aroma fills the air as soon as you walk in. The casual and welcoming vibe makes it a great spot to enjoy a meal. If you’re a BBQ lover, this place is a must-try!

Falls short of condiments. The brisket taco was pretty plain. In my opinion, a small garnish of slaw would work. The chicken sandwich also lacked a pop of flavor.

The food was absolutely amazing. The brisket was so tender and the wings were perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Cindy was amazing and so helpful. Also the quarter bbq chicken and Mac n cheese was a total hit with my very picky tiny human. I will definitely recommend this place and come back to eat here next time I’m in Washington.

Everything our family had was absolutely delicious! Chicken was moist, ribs were perfect!

The food is amazing thick slices of briskets the mac and cheese is nicely moist and very cheesey the person that was on the phone was very kind and understanding went out of her way to help me with my mobility issues very nice 10/10

While on vacation, my broke best friend and I wanted to eat at the bar around the corner until we see the 21+ sign on the door. We drove by Cedar while looking for parking which made it the back up. Glad it didn't work out at the first place. I tried to sell my 6 yo on the mac and cheese with brisket, but he went for the lemon pepper wings, nice choice boy! I went with the King Ranch sandwich (see attached pics). The wings were delicious! Perfectly crispy crunchy outside and steaming hot. Hella lemon and peppery. The King Ranch (pulled pork, brisket, hot link and crispy onions) was massive. The bun was toasted warm, I asked for the mild bbq sauce for pourin'. The lady who was at the register was super sweet with the boy and offered him a free drink, hella nice! I'd certainly come back here if I'n town again.

BBQ lovers, Cedar River BBQ is the real deal! Came here with the family to catch up over a feast of smoky goodness, and we definitely went all in. We sampled just about everything: brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, loaded fries, two kinds of wings, and a variety of sides. Standouts for me were the loaded fries with brisket, the lemon pepper wings (seriously flavorful), and the ribs that practically fell off the bone. You can taste why this place has been around for so long - they really know what they're doing. Service and ambiance is casual and straightforward. You order at a digital kiosk, help yourself to water and ice, and grab a seat. Staff brings your food out hot and fresh. There's plenty of seating and street parking, so no stress there. No frills, all flavor. I'll definitely be back.

Good food . I will be back self serving when ordering makes it easy. Dine or take out

Recommend if you're searching for legit BBQ with a Mexican twist. We did not know we needed that particular combination in our life - but we did! You can get delicious brisket and BBQ sauce, and also get Mexican corn. We did this. Everything was perfectly made and fit the descriptions exactly. We order as delivery and everything came warm and well packaged. Satisfied our BBQ cravings. We also got the wings which were good. They have options for a range of sauces and a range of BBQ sauce levels from mild to spicy. Will order here again.

UPDATE: They have made menu changes! They have added more goodness! My favorite is the loaded fries! SO GOOD! You get their delicious fries topped with the meat of your choice, their house made BBQ sauce, topped with fried onions! Or, if you have a bigger appetite, grab their "King Ranch"! It's a sandwhich with three meats! It's a biggie but a goodie! Our go to bbq spot south of Seattle. We've had a lot of their food. Their pulled pork sandwich is so delicious. It's tender and flavorful. We have tried all the sauces the mild, medium and spicy - they were all very delicious and MADE IN HOUSE FROM SCRATCH. We have also had their prime rib, great seasoning. The ribs, both the pork and beef, super tender. The chicken has a good amount of smokey flavor. The owners/service there is always amazing. Super friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend! Always quick service. Came in with lots of online orders and a few people in front of me and got our food super quick.

We ordered the platter and plenty to feed 3 for lunch. Brisket, chicken and ribs were awesome and tender. Service was very good. But prices were on the steep side. I'm comparing prices to Jack's Bbq and CR was higher. Jack's quality is slightly better.

Nice folks and reasonable prices. They NO Longer Sell BEEF ribs but food they had is great.

It's been awhile since I've been to Cedar River. Mac and cheese was legit and the chicken was really good. I would definitely eat this again. I picked up a baker for the next day for lunch it was also good. I've had some of the ribs and other stuff here also good but the chicken I am getting again for sure!

Always the best. Generous portions excellent taste incredible. The service is great too friendly staff. I'll give it six stars.

As a former Texan, I feel qualified to say this is some QUALITY bbq. They have a pretty expansive menu of just about any bbq item you could want but we went with a two meat plate with brisket and pork ribs paired with mac n cheese and baked beans for the sides. Then we topped it off with some cornbread. It was all so good. Also, a huge sign for Texans that you're in the right place when you see Shiner in the menu. The staff could not have been kinder or provide any better of service than they did. We will definitely be back! Side note: some of the negative comments seem to be about price. As someone who has eaten a lot of bbq in their life, good bbq is expensive and I would actually argue you get a lot of bang for your buck here. The two meat plate, honestly, was more food than I've ever seen on a two meat plate and was a pretty average price for what I've paid elsewhere. Definitely enough food for two people.

First time customer and Ordered take out- the half chicken was delicious and huge! Was a great size for my husband and I to share. Had the corn on the cob and baked beans as side... hands down the best baked beans I have ever had.

Food was amazing. Brisket had great flavour fries hot and crispy. Gentleman who took our order was friendly and enganging. Came to our table asked how thing's were and anything else we needed When we visit Renton I'll be back!

Unfortunately the Sunday we went (Memorial Day) the ribs we got were very undergone and tough. Sundays are BBQ days the server told me... Perhaps they can plan better to have enough well done ribs. We'll try again inadequate few months.

I rarely put 5 stars on a place. It's easy. A sweep. These guys earn the 5. Everything in that photo is on point. And friendly service.

I love the BBQ..... But I'm in love with that dreamy hunk..... Banana Bourbon Toffee Cake!!! Devoured it before I can take a photo. It's that good!!! Can I buy it whole please and thank you?

The new owners have ruined my once favorite restaurant. The food is not good. Better cooks and food would help

Food here is definitely mid.. always hit or miss, last time the brisket was dry as beef jerky... was craving some brisket again and this time it was absolutely unacceptable, half was fat, half was boiled or was still frozen when it was cooked so the appearance was disgusting, wouldn't even feed it to my dog. I ended up throwing it away. Also no butter for the super dry cornbread. I'll just drive down to bbq Pete's next time I want some good bbq.

Just found out this place been under new management so decided to give the place a try and it was amazing I loved the brisket to me perfect fat to meat context and the chicken was great also nice light smoke flavor the staff was friendly and this place was well clean and a lot better then the last time they I came. I am gonna start to get more bbq from them now with them being so close. I would also recommend the pork ribs also they were that perfect cook to come right off the bone but not dry.

The service is always great whenever we come in. My daughter loves their Mac n cheese so we tend to stop by couple times a month when we're killing some time before dance class with a quick bite. I tend to lean towards their sandwiches when i come and have not been let down yet.

Still using them *over 10 years later* and Cedar River still reigns supreme. Seattle's Best BBQ joint hands down. No competition. Nothing even close. Just had them cater my husband's birthday party and every guest was raving about how amazing their food was! The beef ribs are stupendous!! And the brisket is so tender! May the sauce never change (I always get some extra to use on other stuff)! I love these brothers and they have taken a restaurant that was great and made it even better!!

This place has changed owners since I was last here, so I thought I would update my review. I'll start by saying BBQ is not my bag, at least paying for it. I'll season and grill meat any day of the year, but typically find I don't like how commercial places do it. That said, my buddy elected for BBQ, so I chose Cedar River, because BBQ Pete's didn't impress me at all. I also assumed this place had changed hands, so I wanted to see what new ownership was up to. Two of my staples were gone. I used to get the Caesar salad with smoked turkey and they got rid of the turkey. I also used to get the Chili and was told it wasn't a strong seller. The minute I walked in, I noticed the soda fountain was gone as well as the salad bar, so it was clear my suspicions were correct. We both had prime rib dips, The beef was both tender and flavorful, but it was way too thick, I like a thinly sliced beef. It also had a lot of fat on it, which made me wonder why someone didn't trim the meat before serving. Last, the au jus was room temp, rather than complain, I just had my sandwich that last. Also, people rave about the fries. There was nothing special or addictive about them. Per the rating scale, this place was ok. Honestly, I don't think I'd return, but I also wouldn't discourage anyone from coming here. Yes, the food could have been hotter or prepared better, but the portions were large and respective of the price, neither of us left hungry, but had the beef been thin, the au jus hot and the sandwich fat free, we might have made it to a 4 star update. The server and people could not have been nicer, it's clear this team wants to succeed.

It was suggested by my friend to check it out because o want BBQ. It is on expensive side. I got sandwich special with chop pork, seasoned fries, and a can of soda. You ordered on the tablet. They bring food to our table. I selected medium and spicy bbq sauce. The spicy was not spicy at first but it did kick it after. The chop pork was not dry and it was moist. It was not too salty. The bbq sauce was on the watery side. I do like Sweet Ray BBQ sauce the best. The buns was good. My friend like her pork ribs and potatoes salad. It was just table for very early dinner. The service was good. He came to check on us.

I asked for utensils, and STILL did not receive them. I guess we are supposed to eat 90 dollars worth of food caveman style. Not sure why common sense is no longer used with these restaurants, and they don't automatically provide them as well as NAPKINS for messy BBQ anyway. Kinda lazy, asinine, and unacceptable. Food was mid, not hot at all, and I do not live far. One corn on the cob to share with everyone? One small container of baked beans? For a "platter"?! The chicken seemed undercooked so we didn't even touch that. Best thing was the Cajun Fries and the brisket, and the one corn on the cob. Sadly to say, due to the overpriced food and mediocre service and quality, I wouldn't recommend.

got the chicken plate with sausage link. everything tasted great. Mac n cheese and coleslaw was also good

OMG! I walk into this bbq joint and that beautiful smell of smoked meat attacks you! It's around lunch time and it's a little empty. Somebody missing out! So, I've been touring around the world visiting bbq joints. My most recent reviews was Arizona and UK-England. So, I eat a lot of bbq! I'm not very big with sides my main focus is meat. I got a sample of the Brisket, Pulled Pork, Chicken, Pork Ribs and A Hot Link. As you can see in the photo the smoke ring stands out, the pull factor is OMG and the taste is OMG! I could have stopped there but the Ribs kept staring at me so I was forced to try that right away. Again OMG, the pull factor from the bone was outstanding. Chicken awesome as well as the Hot line. This is a must try again! Yum! I tried the Potato Salad as well, it was very good but like I said the meat was my focus. The gentleman that took my order was very nice and he may have been the owner. Worth the trip!

Super good food, great customer service, and the max n cheese was bussin. Cant wait to come back for more

Everything could have been better. The brisket was dry, Mac and cheese came straight from KFC, corn bread was dry. Beans were good and so were the chicken wings. I wish I could get my $100 back. The experience of the restaurant was lacking as well. Went here for date night. When we walked in was disappointed we had to order from a kiosk and for the prices. I will never come back.

We came in for some lunch. Their menu has lots of variety, and they have very generous portion sizes-you will likely be taking home leftovers. We enjoyed talking to the staff-we were new to this type of food, and they gave us great recommendations. We ordered some brisket and some freshly smoked chicken, with cornbread, chili and roasted veggies on the side. Their food is very filling and flavorful. Their house BBQ hot sauce was nice-it leaves a nice peppery aftertaste. We recommend their hottest (which had presence but didn't make us cry). In a time of COVID-19, they were masking, sanitizing and distancing. We felt very safe eating here. Bring your biggest appetite to come here-you will need it!

Date night and decided to try something new and found our way here Cedar River BBQ. We got their Cedar River Plater which consisted of pork ribs, chopped pork, brisket, and chicken (got their dark meat). Also comes with 2 sides, got the baked beans (delicious) and their Mac and cheese. Also their hot bbq sauce was good too. Overall everything was delicious and friendly staff. Tip: get here quick cause they start running out of items the later you come in. I would come back again. Must try if you're looking for a local or just good bbq.

Pretty good stuff. Our go-to bbq spot is closed on Mondays and they were disappointingly unresponsive following a missing item on our last order so we thought we'd give Cedar River a shot. The better half wanted some bbq chicken so I ordered a 1/2 chicken and a three meat combo for myself. The chicken was great - moist, tender and tasty. Her sides - mashed potatoes with gravy and chili were solid. Excellent potatoes and tasty chili. The chili had beans if that is a dealbreaker for you. If it were purely on the chicken this would be a 5 star review but my brisket and shredded pork were a little on the dry side. The pork ribs were on point. Tasty sauces too. Mac and cheese - good. Thought I ordered cornbread as my 2nd side but I may have fat fingered during the ordering process and got chili for my 2nd side. Yum regardless. I'd order again.

Showed up for our reservation at 5:30 and was informed that they were closing early as they ran out of food. Poor planning when you are supposed to be open until 8pm.

My whole family absolutely loves this place. The owner, Raj is superb. Sorry if I spelled your name wrong. Even we order it through uber it's still perfection. We go out of our way to eat here. You can't go wrong. We've had a lot of bbque and Cedar River is by far the best!

I was in the area and noticed the BBQ smokehouse. I decided to try the Prime Rib sandwich lunch with cornbread. Wow, delicious. Prime rib was tender and juicy. Bread was fresh and soft. Sandwich just melted in my mouth. I had wanted corn on the cob, but they didn't have any. One minor disappointment. The corn bread was good, not great. I will be coming back for the prime rib. It was excellent.

Food is delicious and the service was outstanding. Definitely recommend if your looking for some good BBQ in Renton. The kids cleaned their plate.

Second time now.Great value and service.My whole family enjoyed the dinner.Will be back for sure！

The food is delicious but the prices are pretty high. Friendly service but not what you might call a bargain.

Way too expensive this place should be out of business and never reopen again they charge too much further barbecue cornbread, chicken, brisket, macaroni, and cheese you name it

Great service and deliscious food. I had the brisket, mac n cheese, bbq beans and chocolate cake. The brisket was perfectly, soft and tender but the smoke was not overpowering. It had deliscious bark and perfect smoke rings. Im coming back!!

I got delivery from here fairly often before they changed and took things off of the menu. Some things were better than others. I liked the turkey and the brisket the most. The ribs and chicken were okay. I preferred the beef ribs over the pork ribs. More than the meat, I really liked the sides. The potato salad and chili were my go to selections. Followed by the beans. If you go to the physical location, there is a condiment bar that has good things, but that isn't available for online orders and I miss my pickled onions and jalapenos with my bbq. The packaging for delivery is well done. The one time I had to speak to somebody about my delivery, the person was very friendly and provided good customer service. It seems like they changed their online menu and prices though. No more chili or smoked turkey the last few times I have checked so I haven't ordered in a while.

First off the staff is immensely friendly and welcoming. That's a great thing. Unfortunately for me that was the best part. It's just...not BBQ. This seems a constant problem with Seattle area that there is no solid BBQ. The brisket was dry (and cut in weird cubes slices) with no visible smoke ring. Chicken looked backed not smoked. Turkey was very dry. And the ribs were very tough. Like they were microwaved almost. The beans I actually liked. Sweet but I like my beans that way. Just not for me. Would be hard for me to give a second chance.

I'd give 3.5 if I could. The service was good but the food took a very long time. Between 6 of us we tried a lot of the menu. Nothing was stand out amazing, the Mac and cheese and beans were really good. The brisket was the best of the meats we tried.

We went here for the first time in a while this evening to get takeout. In-person counter help has been replaced by ordering kiosks (!)-- it wasn't the easiest system to find condiments, etc. but a kind employee said he'd make sure we got them. We ordered 1 pound of chopped pork and added 1/2 pound of brisket, along with beans and condiments. One guy prepped meat, two were discussing how to better arrange the kitchen. We were assured everything was there after a few minutes. Got home and no pork! Two orders of brisket, which was moist but fatty (and not what 2 of us wanted). I checked my order ticket and it's correct. Too far to go back. Won't be back soon.

I really don't like leaving poor reviews, but both times my husband and I have gone here we've been very underwhelmed. I will say, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful (hence the two stars). My most recent experience: the meat was dry, coleslaw had no flavor, and the macaroni was bland. I was shocked that 1/2lb of meat + 2 sides was $30. I've struggled to find an authentic "fall of the bone" BBQ in WA so far, and unfortunately this place just isn't it.

I ordered catering for lunch from here and wow, it was great. Portions were huge and I usually skip the chicken but I think it was the best out of the meat. The brisket was a bit dry and everyone liked the pork. The sides were good. They arrived on time. Would order from here again.

I've ordered from Cedar River Smokehouse BBQ 4 times. 2 times it's been acceptable to eat but highway robbery for the price. Once they forgot the ribs completely and didn't refund me. The manager just said via a call that they were so busy that I should call back the next day mention her name, and they'd "take care of me". But I forgot the name and just moved on rather than beat a dead horse... The last time the food was disgusting to the point where I couldn't even eat it. The Texas Chili was bland, dense, and tasted like dog food. The Mac and Cheese was worse. The Mashed potatoes were under cooked with a cold core, and had a "dirty" after taste. The two baked potatoes we so over cooked my wife had peel the hard, dirty, skin off of it like it was a bad sunburn. Suffice it to say buyer be warned...

This place was recommended to me, being new to Renton. I stopped in to order as takeout and was excited looking at the menu. I then was appalled with shock at the prices! I convinced myself the price must be right based on raved reviews... but $4.99 for a tiny cornbread is ridiculous! I was so very disappointed in my meal, it was rather bland and I dealt with huge pieces of fat that I had to eat around. Quality of taste is not the price you pay with this place. -The potato salad was good though!

Wow! Came here for lunch with a friend and first thing I noticed was the darn tasty smelling bbq! The folks behind the register were very friendly and let us know we can order at the register and they will bring the food out to your table. There were so many delicious desserts on display my eyes grew wider than my tummy! While friends picked the sandwiches, I opted for the pork ribs lunch with potato salad. The sauce came separately which I appreciated for how much sauce I wanted to drizzle or dunk the ribs in. To be honest, the bbq sauce was so delicious I drenched my ribs anyway. The ribs were a great lunch portion size and I took my leftover for home. The potato salad was delicious as I appreciated the pickles and celery that added extra flavor. I tried my friends Mac and cheese and coleslaw as well and they're all bangers! For dessert I got their chocolate cake and it was decadent and perfect for my sweet tooth craving. I'm eyeing that peach cobbler for next time! I definitely want to come back and try more from their menu... especially the prime rib. I would of attached a picture but I dove right in and forgot to take one!