Emma's BBQ — Restaurant in Bremerton

Very deceiving promo signs. They often post signs for $5 sampler to get you in the door knowing most people would take that as a small sample of a couple different items they sell, but will probly buy something once in the door. It actually only means a tiny pulled pork sandwich. They posted $1 Hot Dog day. You would think they'd be hot and ready and when you enter there is a sticker advertising they use Nathan's 100% beef dogs. The lady went outside to a propane grill grabbed the hot dog (ice cold) saw them put it in the microwave and let it slide. Then the man grabbed the hot dog put it in a bun and automatically squirted a strip of sauce on it they have no ketchup no mustard or no condiments and when I asked him what type of sauce it was he scoffed at me and said "we are a barbecue joint". Ok I get that BBQ is how the food is cooked but it still is a "hotdog", and you can have condiments for said food, you know ketchup, Mustard, salt and pepper just the basics would be fine. When I stepped outside and took a bite it was absolutely not a Nathan's dog. It was probably bar-s or something but it was definitely a pork chicken turkey mix dog but the absolute worst tasting one I've ever had, couldn't even swallow the bite spit it out through the dog on the ground. Even their tiny little rib plate with only two ribs and some sides comes out to over 20 bucks after tax. Very small operation ran out of the front of a decrepit run down mechanic shop with almost no space to stand while you're at the register ordering your cash only, or use ATM with big...

Don’t get the Mac n cheese! I Went there a couple of times to get the $5 plates. Or the beef brisket. If you’re getting bbq that is the way to go with this place! It’s pretty good! But let me tell you this: I was dissatisfied with my chicken sandwich I got. It was dry :( even though the bbq sauce was delicious, it did not have nearly enough of it on there. I still ate it, I was hungry and wasn’t about to waste my money. That Mac n cheese tho… terrible. Sorry. Just please, Please DO NOT…Do NOT DO NOT DO NOT NOT NOT EVER EVERRRRRRRR get the Mac n cheese. Yes. I am saving you from how upset I was to open a styrofoam with flavorless, noodles with absolutely no cheese AND spending an arm and a leg for it. It reminded me of Kraft Mac that is missing half the cheese packet & butter that’s been refrigerated for 2 days and then warmed up in the microwave as soon as it was ordered. That’s what it tasted like. I Seriously felt like I was did completely dirty with that one. The bbq brisket was delicious tho. I will still continue to go because I support small businesses and enjoyed there $5 plates but now I know what to and what not to waste my money...

Home style, no frills place with a comical owner. As I wanted for my food, I noticed all the simple yet meaningful touches that made feel like I had stepped into a Southern roadside shop. I especially enjoyed seeing the mass choir CD’s.

The menu is straight to the point. I enjoyed my brisket but wish I had received more. The hot bbq sauce and the sweet potato pie were great too. I especially appreciated the crust being made from scratch; something you don’t see often when an item is being mass produced. And the owner, I believe, even heated up my pie in the microwave. The thought actually counts!

Being from the South myself, Emma’s BBQ gave me all the “at home” feelings. Definitely support this...