Jack's BBQ - Columbia Tower

Convenient location in side the Columbia Tower food court. I was so happy to see a BBQ restaurant here. I ordered the two meat combo plate, which comes with a side. This time I got the brisket and sausage, with a side of mac and cheese. The brisket was very tasty with a delicious peppery bark. I appreciate not getting an overly fatty piece. The sausage was perfect with just enough flavor from the spices to not overwhelm my taste bugs. The mac and cheese was a decent quality. There is a self serve pepper, pickle, and onion station. You can also self serve slices of white bread.I thought I was going to have some leftovers for dinner, but I couldn't help myself and finished the whole thing off. Be prepared for an unproductive afternoon if you have this heavy lunch. It was delicious, but made me real sleepy :-)

My experience at Jack's BBQ was via a catered event at the columbia tower, and I am sad to report that it was very disappointing. They served the driest ribs in history. It was basically bone-in jerky and I had to use a lot of strength to cut through the meat (biting it off the bone was no better). I also tried their mac & cheese, brisket, sage chicken sausage, jalapeño cheddar sausage, pickles and beans. The beans, jalapeño sausage and brisket saved the day. If I were to eat there again, I would just get these 3 items (maybe the pickles too) and forego everything else. They also offered 2 types of sauces - spicy and mild, and they were pretty tasty. I ended up slathering the ribs in the sauce which helped a bit.

Good Seattle BBQ is hard to find. But you're already here if you're reading this review. Don't sleep on the chicken.

My favorite BBQ joint just opened a location right down the street from my office, so, WINNING! So glad Jack's BBQ has a spot in the Columbia Tower, making it super convenient for those in downtown Seattle to visit.I read all the news/excitement about Jack's BBQ opening a location in the Columbia Tower last year and made sure to remember the date of when it was to open. And the time came, my friends. I visited, I ate, I smiled. It was a BBQ lunch worth splurging on, at least, once every month. (I'll work on it.) Just like the other food spots in the Columbia Tower, this location of Jack's primarily serves as a place for pick-up/to-go since the Tower has seating/lounging in the center of all the eateries. However, there are some chairs inside by where the condiments are. I advise to get here early though if you're looking to dine-in because when I visited during prime lunch hour, Jack's had the longest line. It went by fast though. OH! And Jack was there, greeting all the customers and making sure all was well! I ordered the Brisket Plate with Mac & Cheese and spicy BBQ sauce. It didn't take long to get. After I picked up my order I went to get utensils and napkins, and saw there were complimentary white bread slices, jalapenos, pickles, and onions to top off your BBQ! Love it! When I finally sat to chow down I was pleased with the packaging of the BBQ. My brisket was wrapped in foil, helping the heat stay in and mac and cheese was in a small container, as was the sauce. Nothing gets messy 'til you make it messy! Although the brisket wasn't as good as getting it when you dine-in at the main Jack's location, it was still solid. It wasn't as tender as I remembered it being, but it was still darn good. Plus, it was half a pound, which is more than enough. The Mac & Cheese was good and had some bread crumbs, for some crunch factor. I did like the spicy BBQ sauce that I got mine with, as it added some zesty flavor to the brisket. It was a $15 plate, so is spendy for lunch, but I do enjoy Jack's BBQ! I already can't wait to visit again and try more of the menu items. I love that they have combination plates, sandwiches and a solid list of sides of your choosing with any combo. They also serve breakfast, which one of these days I'm gonna try 'cause they have tacos! More to report in the near future...

So happy to see this place reopen in the Columbia Tower. Best barbecue in Seattle. Texas style and perfectly executed. I usually order the combo plate-brisket and sausage. Both meats are outstanding. Maybe the only bbq restaurants in Seattle that actually knows what smoked sausage is! The sides are delicious too. I've had the potato salad and the mac & cheese. I've been to the SODO location and they have Shiner Bock on tap. The best. If you are looking for good barbecue, go here or any of their locations. I highly recommend!

This place is AMAZING! The best BBQ I've had in Washington. My husband's family is fromTexas and I've had brisket there many times. This is one of the best I've ever had! The ribs are amazing too! The pecan pie? My mother in law? I brought her a piece and she nearly died. Brisket is my favorite food, and I DREAM of Jack's.I also dream of the day I can try their BEEF RIBS!

this is not Texas (meaning we're in WA state), but this is pretty good for Seattle bbq that is Texas-style!the meat for my ribs and inside my brisket sandwich had some smokiness.. juiciness.. and tenderness.. that's pretty goodplus, the ribs were pretty meaty; long bones filled with meat!their bbq sauce was good as well!also, since you're in the Columbia Center which I haven't been to for a while!.. until today; they upgraded their seats and tables for folks to dine and eat in the lower three floors and that in my opinion, is a pleasant experience for the diner and to have decent bbq, that is an added bonus

The food here is lovely. My favorites are the jalapeno cheddar sausage sandwiches and the ribs. Michael at the front counter was very friendly and provided wonderful service. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, and recommended me items that would become my favorites. The nook that the restaurant sits in is a very warm and welcoming environment and is kept clean. I look forward to coming back again and trying more of the menu. Go say hi to Michael and see what he recommends!

Only OK at best. Dry and unremarkable for a barbecue with premium pricing. I was looking forward to trying this place out since barbecue is one of my favorites. No cornbread? It's easier to have that on the menu than the array of sides available at the Columbia Tower location that I visited. I shouldn't have to ask for moist cuts - your options should already be that! Both my meats were dry and chewy. I'm ok with paying good money for food. I felt like I wasted mine today here :(Will continue to hunt for better options.

Quick, easy, delicious. Will be back for sure! be sure to check out their sodo spot too, take a pit tour and see how they smoke all of their meats.