Come try our authentic barbecue and from-scratch, locally sourced cuisine made with heart and soul, all while experiencing warm and genuine hospitality. The meats are slow-smoked and seasoned with Richard’s proprietary dry rub. Richard’s hand-crafted sauce is always available on the side. The sides are carefully crafted to offer a high-quality, health-minded version of traditional BBQ sides. And everything is gluten-free!
We are available for catering!
urivh
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.
… moreE. Hunt
Richard’s Too Good BBQ is a revelation. You mean to tell me that ribs and brisket were supposed to taste this amazing?? Unbelievably delicious. And just because they really know what they’re doing with a smoker does not mean they neglect the sides. On the contrary, the sharp mac and cheese, fresh and crisp mango coleslaw, and plush and delicate cornbread were all created with the same obvious passion and skill. The plates were generous and though we were stuffed, we couldn’t help but finish every bite.
Also, Richard is as nice a guy as you’d ever want to meet. It was almost a shame that service was so prompt, because it would have been nice to chat with him longer!
… moreraymond long
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!
… moreBrent Wozow
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.
… morePeter Kruis
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!
… moreMinimal Assembly
It’s hard finding good BBQ in the Seattle area that is also gluten free. I typically can only eat proteins if I go to BBQ restaurants, no sauces, few sides and absolutely no dessert. At Richard’s, I can order and try anything on the menu, even desserts. The items on the menu that we have tried include the brisket, chicken, Mac n cheese, potato salad, coleslaw, greens and peach crumble. All full of flavor and delicious. Can’t wait to try more!
… moreScott Arthur
Richard knows what he’s doing here. Ribs were fall off the bone, and the sauce was phenomenal. Corn bread and Mac and cheese were exquisite.
Very friendly guy, and passionate about his food.
Come here if you want good BBQ.
… moreArianne
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!!!!
… moreChelsea Mihall
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.
… moreRyan Rosenfeld
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.
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