Pecos Pit BBQ, which was originally founded in 1980 by Ron and Debra Wise and developed a cult like following has closed. It was purchased by Gerry Kingen in 2015 with a plan to develop the brand into a chain, just as he did with the Red Robin gourmet burger restaurants in the 1970's. 

The West Seattle location at the corner of 35th SW and Fauntleroy Way SW was the last of the chain to close on Dec. 22 following the closure of the Yelm location last fall and Pike's Pit in the Pike Place Market on Oct. 19. 

They released a statement that reads:

"With heavy hearts, we're announcing that Pecos Pit BBQ is closing its 1st Avenue and West Seattle locations. Over the last few years, these Pecos operations have been negatively impacted by COVID shutdowns, the closure of the West Seattle bridge, inflation, fast rising food and labor costs as well as theft and property damages.

To our loyal guests who have been with us through thick and thin, thank you.

Your support means the world to us, and we are currently trying to find a way to keep our BBQ going.

Stay tuned for updates - we're not giving up on serving the BBQ you love.

Pecos Pit Team"

 

The West Seattle location has been slated to be demolished by Sound Transit (along with Taco Time and Starbucks) to make way for the Avalon Station for the West Seattle Link Light Rail extension. Construction on that line is currently scheduled to start in 2027 pending final approval.