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"You might recognize the name Richard's Too Good—they have a catering operation and their bottled barbecue sauce has appeared on local store shelves for years. Now, the main strip of Madonna is home to their small takeout-only restaurant with menu items like mango citrus coleslaw, brisket, and bacon baked beans." - kayla sager riley, gabe guarente, aimee rizzo
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"A brick-and-mortar barbecue spot serving classic BBQ plates and Southern-style sides such as cornbread and collard greens, with the entire menu offered gluten-free." - Harry Cheadle
The best BBQ in Seattle. The brisket, mac and cheese, corn bread, and greens were all incredible. Richard was extremely friendly and great to talk to. The menu is gluten free which is incredible for people with Celiac or gluten allergies given how often BBQ has gluten. My family will be going back regularly! Thank you!
Sonja Hoeft
Google
Best BBQ! Amazing food and even more amazing people that own this place. My personal favorite was chicken with Dill potato salad and bacon baked beans, Make sure and add on a corn muffin, it does not disappoint. There is a great park just down the street to set up a picnic, enjoy!
G D
Google
Richards BBQ is indeed too good!
Richard himself warmheartedly greeted me and explained the available options for ordering my meal.
I tried the delicious chopped brisket, mac n’ cheese and collard greens plus the honey cornbread.
Everything was amazing and the chopped brisket was moist, tender and had just the right hint of smoke flavor!
If you love barbecue, stop on by and give it a try…They do catering too!
Theo Bowie
Google
I’ve had Rich’s Too Good sauce many times before, as well as a catered party, so to finally bring it all together with a location and pair it with some of his BBQ is a gift to the community.
Stopped by a couple weeks ago with my 4 year old son for the first time and the Rich’s Too Good team did not disappoint. The ribs and chicken were cooked to perfection! We will be back with the whole family and get there early for some brisket.
Nika Short
Google
I work in the neighborhood and came here for an afternoon snack. The owner was so warm and kind, and the BBQ was as good as it gets! What an incredible addition to Madrona and just so thankful for neighbors like these and their delicious contributions to the cuisine in our area. Highly recommend! I’ll be trying everything on the menu for sure.
Gina Hernandez
Google
This place is amazing. Friendly staff and delicious food. The brisket, greens and potato salad are fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
Emily Larsen
Google
Delicious food & wonderful staff. This place is a gem.
Ben Smith
Google
The team is very friendly and they make some really good barbecue. I would definitely recommend the brisket with sauce. This is an excellent addition to the area!
Patrick F.
Yelp
Damn good bbq in Madrona! Definitely worth a day trip if you're in the mood for legit ribs and brisket. Sides were great as well. Richard was super friendly and you can tell he's put his heart and soul into this place.
I got the ribs plate with mango slaw and Mac and cheese. I really wanted to try the brisket so added that to the plate. I was solo so have plenty of leftovers but for $25 this was plenty for 2 to share.
I like the ribs the best. Soft and tender but didn't fall apart at the first bite. Top notch! Really didn't need any sauce, flavor was great. Also loved the mango slaw, it was a vinegar based slaw which I love. I'm not a mayo slaw fan. Sweet and sour cut through the fatty goodness of the meat.
Brad N.
Yelp
Such a terrific recent addition to our "downtown Madrona" neighborhood.
Delicious BBQ that often sells out quickly (you only make that mistake once!) served up by the loveliest and friendliest couple, Richard & Lauren.
Natalie G.
Yelp
The food is great here. All gluten free and super delicious. The ribs are absolutely delicious and the brisket is pre shredded and so yummy. Bbq sauce is sweet tangy with a pop. So good. Beans, collards, cornbread muffins, Mac and cheese are all delicious. I haven't tried the other sides yet! Highly recommend. And they cater. We got ribs for a party recently and everyone enjoyed them!
Lee A.
Yelp
He was out of chicken and brisket. The ribs and collard greens were over-cooked. Ribs were dry and hard. Recently opened needs some time to get his act together. I'll give him a couple of months and try again.
Matt C.
Yelp
Outstanding. The BBQ plate included two sides. The brisket was smoky and delicious. The mac n cheese was among the best I've had with perfectly crusty burnt ends. The owner was incredibly welcoming.
Very friendly for those gluten free. The only downside is limited options for vegetarians.
I'm thrilled they've opened as this will likely be my favorite restaurant in Madrona.
Trav B.
Yelp
Fantastic. Excellent food and great service. Highly recommend this place if You're in the Madrona area.