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3 Pigs Barbecue

1044 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004-4616
425 453 0888
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Ranked #108 of 252 restaurants in Bellevue
3.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Price range: INR56 - INR1,126
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Delicatessen, Diner, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Seattle, Washington
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Tucked away in a small strip center across the street from Overlake Hospital, 3 Pigs is one of my favorite "no muss/no fuss" places to have a casual meal in Bellevue. It's family-friendly, reasonable and consistently good. 3 Pigs is a refreshing change from the overly chic and fancy/schmancy restaurants located closer to Bellevue Square. We've enjoyed the pulled pork... More

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Bellevue, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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When we arrived, a man was on the phone taking an order so we waited just for a minute while a girl then appeared and took our orders. My colleague and I ordered and sat down. I got the "sweet" tea and discovered it was "sweetened" with sweet and low, WTH! Anytime I've ever had so-called sweet tea, real sugar... More

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Port Angeles, Washington
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

In a world where change is constant, it is reassuring to find that the quality & flavor has NOT succumbed to cost cutting or "improvement"! It has been 10 years since I was in Bellevue, so I hoped that the food was as good as I remembered (it could not have been "improved". I entered the Comfort Zone. With the... More

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Bellingham, WA
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
121 helpful votes 121 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
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I've probably been to 3 Pigs 6-7 times. It's always pretty quick service, but at lunch it can get really crowded, and hard to find a seat, which is a pretty good sign in itself. The pulled pork sandwich is excellent, although the "Texas" size isn't that big [wonder what some Texans think]. The potato salad is pretty tasty, although... More

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San Francisco, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011

If I'm going to pay $14 for lunch, please make it taste GOOD! **Price - overpriced considering the taste, service, and quantity **Service - walk up register counter service like Mcdonalds (yet they ask for tips!) **Quality - quality of meat was just okay. Bread was terrible - a generic restaurant industry hoagie roll. How about just plan 'ol wonder... More

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Lynnwood WA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2008

Like another poster, I'm a southerner by birth (Georgia). I've eaten at the 3 Pigs since I moved to the Seattle-area in 1989 ....and I was introduced to the restaurant by a college friend from Virginia. My preference is the pulled pork sandwich. Lots of tender meat, sauce that tantalizes and tingles and sings on your tongue. NOT sauce that... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2008

Average barbeque. I prefer Dixie's if in Bellevue. More

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Puget Sound
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2008

I am from the Southeast and have tried every bbq joint around here. 3 Pigs is as good as it gets out here. Consistently good quality food. The Brusnwick stew is better than my mom's and the ribs are as moist as any I've ever eaten. Nothing better than the pulled pork sandwich and a cup of Wolfsbreath chili to... More

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227 reviews 227 reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2007

Nasty atmosphere and the food wasn't very good. You're better off at Dixie's. More

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Bellevue, WA
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2007

Being from Texas, I have been looking for a good bbq place. I thought I'd give 3pigs a try. Well, that when the disappointment set in. They can't seem to get an order right. I can't seem too understand how "brisket & ribs" means "brisket & chicken". Unless you have hired illegal workers that do not understand English. This has... More

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