Clyde's Southern

Decent bbq for Renton area - maybe the best in the area hence the higher star ranking. Brisket and ribs had a good smoke ring (not overpowering in smoke but definitely there). Unfortunately, they were dry. BBq sauce is a must to mask the dry meat. Hot link is Louisiana style spicy. I really liked the potato salad with the "riced" potato bits in it; I never had potato salad that way before. The cornbread was dry but good and the baked beans weren't special but still delicious.

I just picked up food after River Days. I was craving southern collard greens and Clyde's delivered! The potato salad was perfect, beans amazing, ribs tender.

Anyone who gets the craving for bbq in the Seattle area likely already knows that there are very limited options available. I was pleasantly surprised to find Clyde's Southern when visiting Renton. I didn't honestly know if any bbq was going to score above 3 stars for me in Washington but Clyde's managed to barely scrape by. For real, 3.5 is more accurate but hey! I'll take it!For starters the sandwiches are a fair $10 and each sandwich busting full of smokey, tender, juicy bbq. I really don't prefer brisket to be chopped, so that was a bit off putting and I wondered why they did this. The meat is so tender, that mixed with the sauce and a soft bun, the sandwich is very 1 texture and really needs something with a crunch like a pickle. Sides are painfully overpriced at $5.50 each so I skipped on that. The bbq sauce is a real winner here. Mouth watering smokey! A bit too sweet so it may upset your stomach so be aware of that. Overall Im impressed with the quality coming out of this truck in a parking lot. Ill be back.

My husband, two littles and I shared two plates for about $40 and even had some leftovers for lunch the next day! We chose the ribs for one plate and brisket for the other. Both came with a good portion of BBQ sauce, slice of cornbread, scoop of potato salad, & good portion of baked beans. My husband definitely liked the flavor of the ribs and the brisket was your standard from a good BBQ place. Clyde's is definitely a gem for the otherwise hard to come by legit BBQ options in the Pacific Northwest. Not sure it's my favorite to be honest but definitely decent and appreciated the value!I think the potato salad stood out to me as the most unique of the things we tried. Everything else was on par with what I'd expect from a legit BBQ place.

I'm giving this place 0 STARS!! ABSOLUTELY THE WORST customer service I ever dealt with from the person on the phone who took our order to all the staff working the food truck. We called our order in at 4:22pm and were told it would be 20 minutes. After waiting 40 minutes and hearing all numbers called that were after us to come get their order, we were told our ticket was lost (we had already paid btw) and it would be 5-10 minutes longer. From that point, we were told 15 minutes longer several times til we finally got our food at 6pm. At one point, we were told to talk to the cook that he was 72 years old and there was nothing he could do to make him speed up...that he couldn't tell him nothing. We weren't offered any type of compensation...it was all just BS and a horrible experience. Confident I won't ever be back, even if the food is amazing. I ain't got time for the BS!!

Best bbq in Washington I have never been upset found the price is fair for what you get family also alway friendly

Still the BEST PULLED PORK SANDWICH I have ever had. First time was what 7 years ago....I thought gee about 10 bucks...is that high...WELL I was STILL enjoying it the next day for lunch. It was HUGE. Totally worth it. In fact tastes so good I'd pay more. Over the years Clyde and his wife have done a fantastic job. Even had a big fire damage year or so ago...but they made it though that BIG PROJECT. MY SYSTEM / SUGGESTION is buy the Pulled Pork sandwich for NOW...then get at least a pound(if they have enough) for several meals at home. I say I share some with friends....but they have to be special friends...it is so good it is hard to give it up. I warm it up and put a pile on a salad. Gad...when I make the salad I am popping fork fulls into my mouth....you know like hot chocolate chip cookies where you are supposed to let them cool for dessert.??.? no where did this 4 cookies go?It is a ways for me to drive down Rainier from I-90 area...BUT so worth it. Never a problem parking ...right there or over next door at MaClendons Hardware...where you can find anything during your easy wait. ALWAYS such a nice family affair. Thanks Clyde and April. Love, Brogan from Seattle....gad my mouth is watering and it is almost midnight and HAD dinner already.

Absolutely rude. The woman who answered the phone was your typical rude old woman. Not any better in person. Food was meh. Brisket tasted like jerky with sauce thrown over it. Ribs were ok. Mac and cheese was dry and disgusting, tasted like noodles and eggs or something. For your food to be basic, you should really try to consider actually having personality and customer service? This is why we always get a bad rep. Do better.

Stopped here after working in Seattle all week. Waiting for my flight and didn't want airport food. Ridiculously good bbq. Sides are yummy and the ribs are very good. And I'm a Texas girl! Really good. I recommend if you are in the area.

Really good food but the lady at the window is not friendly. What so ever. At least act like you are grateful for your clientele