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Tacoma native Gary Kurashima aka Mr. Warthog has over 35 years of restaurant experience around the Pacific Northwest. From Alaska to the Pacific Northwest, Gary has spent years learning the nuances of great barbeque. From Seattle, take Interstate-5 south to Exit #137 (54th Street) in Fife. Turn left at the end of the ramp and go back over the freeway. Turn right onto 20th East and go past UPS to find Mr. Warthog and his delectable food waiting for you.
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Warthog Barbeque has catered hundreds of business lunches, picnics, office parties and other events around Pierce and King Counties. We cater groups up to 5,000 or more and offer a wonderfully varied home-style menu. We also prepare box lunches. Have a small group of 35 or less? Consider reserving one of our Banquet rooms at Fife or Parkland.
Pricing: Base price for the Classical Menu is $18.95. We do have to add 10.0% for sales tax and 18% for set-up to the base price. Base price may also change depending on the needs for your event, menu items, and services provided for each specific event. For all credit card transactions, we will assess a 2.5% non-refundable convenience fee.
Reviews (26)
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Molly Shea
Jun 19, 2022
Overall a total waste of money. The food was mediocre for a a BBQ joint. Comparable to Chili's or Famous Dave's (honestly those would have been better choices for the prince). I ordered the special of the day which was a pulled pork & cheddar sandwich & home fries, clearly pointing to the board. The staff first said they didn't have cheddar cheese, so I subbed for something else.

Then they didn't have the correct bread, so again, I subbed for a difference choice. The special on the board stated my sandwich came with home fries, but not were served. When I asked the waitress she said "well we were out of the special so I just gave you the sandwich". It was my understanding that I was just getting substitutions, she never once mentioned they were "sold out" of the special or I wasn't getting it.

Another staff member chimed in and said "just give her the fries" which I guess was nice? Idk they still seemed annoyed to give me what I ordered. I'm glad I got the fries though because they were the tastiest part of the meal. The mac & cheese at KFC or Chick-fil-A is better than here. If you're looking to try something new I would steer clear.
Cynthia Ramsey
Jun 08, 2022
The brisket sandwich was just OK. I liked the sauce, but thought the meat could have been more tender. The fries were oddly sweet. The waitress was really nice. The kitchen staff was having a conversation that could be heard in the dining room. F-word and several other swear words included. I would have enjoyed my lunch more if I didn't have to hear them.
Francisco Gonzalez
Jun 05, 2022
Good food my pulled pork sandwich was delicious, the fries were a little over cooked to my taste or seems like the oil was too dirty because of the taste and color, but overall good place to take your wife/girlfriend for a good dinner. I would definitely be back, I would recommend this place!
LaRae L.
Apr 30, 2022
This place is so good I don't know how they are not busy everyday. We drive by and no one is here but when we stop in the food is amazing. Just try it you won't be disappointed.
Vegas VickyV
Apr 16, 2022
Got the sampler, meat was covered in pepper and some was tough. The brisket was OK, sides were tiny. Felt it was a big waste of $60. Big disappointment. If you like the flavor of smoke and pepper and like to chew c'mon down!
Totsey Bass
Apr 08, 2022
First time coming into Warthogs and probably the last. The greens were very salty, potato salad is store bought, the baby back ribs were mediocre at best, apparently I was served meat that had been setting all day, which I'm not sure if it was the ribs that were salty or the sauce which was very salty. The ribs automatically came with the sauce on it, which left the meat undesirable. Overall experience for what they charge was not a good experience. I got the chick to go, so I can only imagine that experience.
Paul Weber
Mar 11, 2022
Pretty good. Comparing to any chain type of bbq it was stellar, but comparing with real craftsmen who smoke as an art it was good. Bit too salty, sauce needed a bit more kick, beans good, slaw okay, corn bread dense and moist, note i ONLY only only had pork ribs not the brisket ( and thats where the real artistry is required so i will get that next time ) and only referring to the pork ribs, on that item alone, the smoke penetration was not very deep but meat was moist and easily lifted from the bone, some silver was left which is always unappetizing. Received a 1/4 rack with fixins for $20 which I guess is average?

Dirty fries pretty good. Taxidermy was over the top. got goosed by a gazelle trying to get to the bathroom. Worthy of trying once if in the area but not what i woukd call a destination.
Ryan T.
Mar 07, 2022
I don't usually write bad reviews. I ordered a bbq dip and fries. The meat was so fatty and cheap that I had to spit half of it out. It was very tasteless. The home fries were also soggy and undercooked. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
Marc M.
Feb 21, 2022
If you like bbq completely devoid of flavor, this is your spot! Not much else to say, thoroughly underwhelming.
Angela Hamman
Feb 21, 2022
I have been to warthog several times before. The food was always on pointe. Today it was a tad off kilter. The brisket wasn't as tender as it normally is, the turkey in spots tasted gamey and the cornbread muffin, no thank you. The rib, beans and potato salad were very tasty. The staff were all helpful and friendly. I'll probably go back and give it another try. 2-14-2022
Donna Rollen
Feb 11, 2022
Introduced to this restaurant on Valentines day, best part, no waiting. Sides were delicious though could have been hotter. Meats were okay, suggest removing the vein from pork ribs, plan to try again when weather warms
Robert M.
Feb 05, 2022
Thai place is not bad for quick and good barbecue. The customer service was good and was able to explain
Tasha H.
Jan 13, 2022
Now I'm picky about my bbq! Being from Texas! I ordered the Thursday special with chicken and ribs and potato salad. The BBQ chicken and ribs were perfectly smoked, seasoned and delicious. BBQ beans were terrible and potato salad was made without eggs in it! What?!?!? potato salad needs eggs! Sides need work but the meat was delicious so I gave them a 4 star review.
Jessica L.
Dec 24, 2021
10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We passed through once killing time and had to come back to make sure we weren't just really hungry that day. The loaded fries with chicken is a superior meal. Some places just drop a bit of toppings and push it out, but Warthogs layers their toppings so you get fries, chicken, cheese and sauce in EVERY bite. Let's not even mention how you can't even finish it alone bc it's a MASSIVE amount of food (not that I'm complaining after airfrying the leftovers and it's STILL GOOD) The wings are amazing.

Perfectly crispy and nice sized. They made a mistake and put sauce on em and I didn't mind AT ALL. That sauce is so damn good. I had to take a bottle home. It's hard to satisfy my Midwestern husband with ribs, but the haven't left him unsatisfied yet. The potato salad is good and creamy without being bland or runny. To top it off, the staff is amazing and the tea is SWEET. We made it just in time before they closed for the holiday and im so happy we did. They'll see us back opening week for sure.
Candace H.
Nov 21, 2021
Great food, great prices and friendly service. Clean restaurant, Covid compliant! They had amazing fresh pies.
Claudia K.
Nov 16, 2021
We moved Roy in 2020. We had enjoyed great food from The Wart Hog in Fife several times and had enjoyed our selection. Unfortunately, we were so disappointed in our take out order from the Tacoma store this past Friday evening. The prices reflected the " Covid lockdown factor". The quality of the food was almost inedible. We ordered Chicken and Ribs with potato salad and beans.

Nothing reflected the well seasoned and prepared meals we had experienced in Fife. As a couple living on a fixed income, our meal was neither satisfying or worth what we paid.
Marcus B.
Nov 03, 2021
Like a Texas Two Step in my mouth! The Good: Really tasty smoked ribs and a fantastic pulled pork sandwich! The beans are 5 stars and the cornbread is nice but just too crumbly for me. I like the decor The Bad: we walked in the door at 6:30 and we had to do takeout l. The lights were off, there cool seemed grumpy to have another order. 6:30 the night is in pampers and is a normal meal time. I am sure it's so to having trouble hiring staff. These are tough times to be a business owner! I would definitely recommend eating at Warthog! Come get your Texas on!
Wayne
Sep 07, 2021
I've been here once before and had no real complaint, this time I order the fries ( nearly $8 ) and they are completely burnt, actually inedible. Not to mention the other food seemed like it was severely over microwaved. Not worth the price at all if they're willing to let food of this quality go out the door, seemed like they completely neglected the whole order.
R. G.
Jun 22, 2021
I know you guys don't like to throw away food because it hurts your bottom dollar but don't make me pay for burnt cornbread. Been coming here awhile. Might start looking at other places now. I work hard for my money too and it pisses me off to purposely be given an inferior product.
Regina B.
Jun 20, 2021
The only reason the ribs I ordered did not fall off the bone is because I ate them with a fork. They were soooo good and done perfectly! I got the meal so it came with potato salad, cornbread muffin and beans. The potato salad and beans were real tasty as well. I did not care much for the cornbread muffin, it was just ok. My husband got the sausage sandwich and a large order of Mac and cheese. Judging by his clean plate and happy face, he liked both very much! There was only one person working the front but, busy as she was, she made a point of coming over a couple of times to check in.
Jeremy P.
May 21, 2021
Amazing BBQ! Stopped by with the family and the hostess was very kind and patient with our two very active children. We ordered the brisket sandwich, brisket dip and mac-n-cheese. The brisket was tender, the bbq sauce was on point, and the home fries were delicious. I see a lot of negative reviews lately and was surprised because we were very impressed with the food and service. Highly recommend!
Natasha G.
May 02, 2021
Ordered through door dash for delivery. I got the moo cluck oink plate. It doesn't actually specify what comes on it, but the picture showed what looked to be ribs, a chicken leg and brisket with sauce. Got baked beans, potato salad and corn muffin (requested extra honey butter that didn't arrive). When the order arrived I was surprised it all came in one to go container, so the Baked bean liquid was all over the potato salad (ew).

Oh well, I gave the hubby those items to go with his pulled pork sandwich. I dug into the meats I ordered. Problem 1 was there is VERY little sauce on the brisket. No sauce on chicken breast or ribs. The brisket was sadly too tough to eat. I couldn't chew it enough to swallow. The chicken breast and wing (not a leg as in the picture - I wouldn't have ordered if I knew it was a breast) was DRY and also too tough to swallow.

The only good thing on my plate was 2 ribs that were actual on the bone ribs. The other 2 pieces of Rib were the end without bone but with pieces of cartridge in it instead. Like the ends? Eh. An incredibly overpriced meal that was more than half inedible. This was our first visit and we definitely will not be going back. Such a disappointment.
Damon K.
Apr 11, 2021
Never trust the place that makes you pay before you see the food. We had it once before and it was good. Obviously the meat was not smoked well. It was done but lacked any flavor. A waste of $54. Try at your own risk. It's a crap shoot.
Isaiah C.
Mar 30, 2021
F*****k so so so good this bbq slapped harder than my dads belt, 10/10 highly recommend!
Ryan B.
Mar 10, 2021
This was the best BBQ I've found in the Tacoma area. Their greens were incredible, baby back ribs were amazing. Even my cornbread hating fiance ate the whole piece. Our search is over, we don't need to try any other BBQ. Sorry there isn't a picture, it would have just been the bones.
Olimpia A.
Oct 05, 2020
First time here and plan on returning. We actually went last week, Tuesday, but I wanted tyt leave a review. Got the rib plate, coleslaw, & biscuit. The ribs had alot of meat & delicious smoke flavor, coleslaw was fresh & crunchy, & the cornbread biscuit was soft & it was generously big! Very happy with food. Price was worth it! We went to the parkland location & what caught our eyes was the outside bbq smoke.