5 /5 Todd G. Cutler: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kelly’s BBQ & Catering
The Only 5-Star BBQ in Washington
I’m always hunting for real 5-star BBQ, and Kelly’s delivered.
The Burnt Ends Special was worth the 80-mile drive. My wife ordered the brisket and mac n’ cheese and didn’t share—enough said.
Most BBQ spots fall into two camps: huge, sauce-drenched 1-star plates, or smaller but quality 3.5-star joints.
Only a few in the entire state deserve 4 stars.
As that fifth star is earned, and Kelly’s earns it because they do what no BBQ place I have visited can: they make great beans.
I judge BBQ on meat first and beans second,
Because if you can’t make great beans—or don’t care.
It shows a lack of respect.
Like owning a DQ knowing banana splits and Ice Cream is 50% of your sales and telling customers Im sorry the Ice cream machine is down.
Its like then WHY ARE YOU EVEN OPEN!
This only proves as the owner you dont care.
Kelly’s meat alone is a solid 4 stars.
The beans push them to five.
Pick any meat, add the beans, and you’ll have the closest thing to a true 5-star BBQ experience in Washington, and without needing a sauce.
(Yes! they have two sauces) I prefer smoked meat with their mild sweet sauce, but I didnt try the spicy sauce.
Even, after eating in our car which is a no, no. I didnt drive away. I got back in line bought a quart of beans and more BBQ to take home.
