Richard's Too Good BBQ Shop

I’ve been on the hunt for good soul food in the Seattle proper area and my goodness was I absolutely pleased with this place. In a cute homey part of Madrona, you’ll find Richard’s Too Good. From the excellent and most friendly service to the actual food, everything was amazing. Not going to lie I came in solely because of the picture of the mac and cheese and let me tell you..it did NOT disappoint. Richard’s Too Good has gained themselves a new loyal customer.

I’m not from Madison, but I do fancy some legit BBQ. I was in the area visiting friends and we decided to take a walk and hit the local playground with the kiddos. I got to the end of the block before I figured out what I was smelling. Smoky. Sweet. Meat. I did an immediate U turn with my son on my shoulders. We poked our heads in just to get another whiff before rejoining the group but Richard wasn’t gonna let us get away that easily. He offered a sample and we were off to the races. My phone was buzzing in my pocket. No time for that. The rest of the group will figure it out.. I’m on a secret mission with my four year old at this point. We both tried the brisket. Like Richard said- not too smoky, not too much seasoning - just right. Let the meat do some talking too. The BBQ sauce is bright and tangy. SOLD. The wife has my location.. so in walk the rest of the crew. Richard set us up with some brisket, ribs, collard greens, coleslaw and some honey cornbread muffins to tie the room together. The group followed suit trusting my intuition - but they didn’t need it. They knew the moment they walked in. The rest of the afternoon is history. I’ll be back. I’ll be back. Gotta check out that chicken next time.

The brisket was great! The wings were too smokey for my wife, but I liked them. The greens were very good though I would have liked more with my plate. The cornbread was sweet yet not like a cake. The owner knows his stuff!

Food was really good. Had the brisket, which was very juicy. Also Richard is a good guy to talk to while preparing the food. Keep on the good vibes!

So good! They were so friendly and personable and great come up story too (check out their website). Really solid barbecue place that I hope we continue to support!!! Also make sure to get the honey corn bread!!!!

Richard’s Too Good has literally been “too good” for me to pass by! I live down the street, and there have been times I wasn’t planning on stopping, but the amazing smell makes me change my mind! Their food is satisfying, comforting, and made with love, and the owners Richard and Lauren make everyone feel like a friend the moment they walk in. There’s such a warm, welcoming vibe. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and every bite tastes like it was made just for me. It’s the kind of place that just makes you happy.

Exceptional. I got the ribs, greens and cornbread. The meat was perfectly smoked and seasoned. The greens were so good I wished I had just ordered 10 servings of those. This is the kind of rib where you can taste the excellent wood smoke and the meat pulls apart but not falls apart. I don't usually sauce the bbq but this sauce was also really good. Eating this food felt like watching Michael Jordan dunk on the baseline over half the other team.

A true treasure in the heart of Madrona! Do yourself a favor and get the hot links, the are flavorful with a good bite of spice without being overwhelming. Their scratch sauce is also SO DECLICIOUS! Reasonably priced, friendly service, and aptly named as "Richard's too good". I am already planning my next trip back!

Popped in serendipitously when we walked by and happened to smell the scent of delicious smoked meats. I got just a little half-lb cup for my wife and I to try and it was great! I appreciate the use of applewood for a nice middle smoke profile, and mixing the point and flat meat made for an exceptionally balanced, crushable brisket. Sometimes brisket feels really heavy, but this dangerously well balanced and I'm sure I could have eaten way more than I should! Richard was a very nice guy, and we spent a good 10 minutes talking about BBQ and pit building. He learned welding to build his own pit and then worked with Renton technical college to get it fully built. I love the story of someone cooking great bbq on a pit they built themselves. Absolutely loved the brisket and will definitely plan to stop by for a plate for dinner next time I'm in Seattle.

Stopped in to grab a couple sides to hold me over while studying next door. Incredible service - friendly, vibrant, and whole place smells amazing. Excited to come back for a full plate!

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.

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.

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!

Hidden gem, absolutely delicious. Amazing brisket!! Loved the Mac and cheese, can't wait to try other things. Will definitely be back!

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.

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.

Fantastic. Excellent food and great service. Highly recommend this place if You're in the Madrona area.