Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Portland

"Was at Sugars today for BBQ class. I had so much fun and learned a ton. She made brisket, ribs, pulled pork, pork loin, prime rib, bacon wrapped..."

Julie Jones

Nell Fisher

"First BBQ I’ve had since leaving Texas that holds a candle. So good I basically cried into my brisket. The sausage had perfect snap. The sauces..."

Miranda Beck

Matt's Bbq

93/100 (1654 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Lives up the hype. Top 5 bbq meal I've ever had. The jalapeno cheddar link packed so much smoke flavor into it - incredible. Brisket was wonderful..."

Kevin Smith

"I did not try the bbq myself since I am vegetarian but I did try the Mac n cheese and it was very good. The potato salad looked really good too. I..."

Abbie Lu

"If you're in Portland and you like BBQ then a stop (or two..or even three...we won't judge) at Matt's has to be on your agenda. Arrive early as they..."

Daryl

"We went back to Portland in the evening from Trillium Lake for Matt’s BBQ and had their Chopped Brisket, Pull Pork, Ribs, Coleslaw and Pinto Beans..."

Hsin Yi Wei

"If you get to Portland and you don't hang out in a food pod then you can't really say you've experienced the Portland food scene. We had the North..."

Govind Davis

"I think Matt’s takes the crown for best BBQ in Portland, best I’ve had yet! Brisket is like butter, so soft and seasoned simple but to..."

charlie hascall

"Something for everyone, we had one person in our party that does not eat pork so the Turkey sandwich hit the mark and was the best BBQ turkey..."

James Conner

"I've never had a sandwich so perfect it made me cry before this. Everything about this was top tier (no pun intended). All started great when my..."

Vanessa Davis

"Amazing BBQ joint! The queso was rich and delicious, and the pork belly burnt ends were perfect. I'm definitely coming back for..."

Kevin Burrell

"Great bbq with a choice of sauces. Got the bbq ends which were very tasty. Edit - went a second time and got the ribs and brisket. The bbq ends were..."

Vincent Mok

"Just had an amazing experience at Matt's BBQ in Portland! The service here was outstanding. The staff was not only accommodating but also incredible..."

Michael Ramos

"Really good BBQ. Everything tasted great. Lots of flavor. The ribs and brisket were very juicy, and tasted great. Great service, very friendly. You..."

Mike Trujillo

"Top teir BBQ. Somedays, I'd say best in Portland. I'm not even gonna say what my favorite is because it already sells out too often. Yes, im gonna..."

Harlan Whitman

"Matt’s BBQ food is delicious! We really enjoyed getting food here and the pod is located in an awesome spot! Only thing is I ordered the food and..."

Ryan Ghan

"Matt’s BBQ on N Mississippi Ave is the best barbecue I’ve had in Oregon, and in the ranking of the top 3 best barbecue pork ribs I’ve ever had...."

Meagan McCall

"A friend told us about this place! Oh my goodness… I’m so happy we checked it out. Absolutely delicious food, everything we ordered was so..."

Molly Mama

"My first impression is that the food gets reheated in the microwave. I ordered the ribs and they were hard on the edges. But the rest were nice and..."

Jose Cruz

Terlingua

93/100 (1053 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Finally made it to Terlingua with my wife and in-laws last night and it did not disappoint. Though the place was packed, they were very accommodating..."

Trevor Geiger

"The moment you walk in this place, the flood of smells is amazing. We ordered the Ceviche Tostada and the Terlingua Board, which is an assortment of..."

Liv Kay Hilton

"We have been here twice and love the food and friendly staff. Both times we shared the tacos and a pulled BBQ plate. There is always great local..."

Michele Sullivan

"Our second meal here and again it was fantastic! Must haves are the green chili with smoked pork, bbq brisket, and the side of roasted cauliflower..."

Brian DiFeo

"Some of the best brunch food around. I had the brisket hash with poached eggs and it was..."

Matthew Giroux

"We have been to this place twice and I have found the food to be excellent. I had the carnitas tacos last night. They were delicious! My wife had..."

Michael Waxman

"This place is amazing!! I was a bit taken back by the menue nit sure of was things were but I had the green Chile plate and pork belly appetizer..um,..."

Jill LaRoche

"Food was top-notch, loved the beef tongue tacos. Last time had the whole mackerel special, and boy was it ever. Great staff and relaxing atmosphere...."

Jonathan Gilbert

"It was an amazing brunch with the best Benedict iv ever had! Cocktails, food, staff & atmosphere were perfect! We will be back for..."

Ali Crohan

"Flavorful, melt in your mouth Brisket on a perfectly made toasted biscuit with con queso. Delicious! On par with the green chili soup that I love so..."

Christine Brown

"Loved everything about it! Had the in between menu and everything was delicious! So savory! The margaritas were sooo good! And the music was a great..."

Kimberly Woodbury Ingalls

"Our first time here and we will definitely return! The food was amazing...we had brisket burnt ends, campechana ceviche and tacos del dia....all were..."

Marie Conroy Niro

"Just a great all around experience. If i had one word to describe the the place...."

Tracy Young

"Brisket and ribs were phenomenal. Perfect bark and flavor. BBQ sauce on side which is how it should be. Cornbread had a honey butter and was perfect...."

Benjamin Schestopol

"I have a serious addiction to their salad. I know, it's just salad and this is a bbq place...but it is seriously awesome. You can pick what you want..."

Vanessa Helmick

"Terlingua is a great spot. Super fun vibe outside and the staff are all really nice and very fun. Make reservations early because it can book up on..."

Jack Lawson

"Terlingua is absolutely a Portland hidden gem. Tucked away in Munjoy Hill, it is a sweet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city to a quiet,..."

Kaitlin Altieri

"Amazing BBQ and soul warming pozole soup. Honestly, if you love Pozole you must try Terlingua. Grilled Mac and cheese was amazing and unique. Top..."

Kristen Dority

"Yo! This place is phenomenal!! You enter into a beautiful market. My eyes wanted to look at everything at once, I didn't know where to start. In the..."

Heidi Chestnut

"The food was perfection! We shared the taquitos, as well as the chips and queso. I rounded out with the brisket tacos. Best tacos hands down. Brisket..."

Katie Lauver

"We shared the tostada salad and the bbq plate. It was just the right amount of food. Chicken and brisket were kind of underwhelming, but everything..."

Hannah C

"Terlingua is amazing! We wait for our table in the patio(corral or bar area) meanwhile tasting the margaritas and mezcal, after a few, we went to our..."

Hector Guzman Roman

"Some of the best brisket I've had. Tacos were great, cocktails are super. Smoked turkey was on point. The only reason it isn't 5 stars is the menu..."

Kevin Soucy

Bark City Bbq

"Dude... Triple oink stole my bbq heart. And the brisket is insane- perfectly juicy/tender/flavorful. Do NOT go without the pickled avocado (best..."

Danielle James

"Sometimes life works out that way. We came to the Killingsworth Station pod for Mexican food, written up in the "Portland Mercury". However,..."

Carol Talbot

"Best BBQ that I have found in Portland! As a boy raised in Missouri on KC and St. Louis barbecue, Bark City does it right! The brisket is to die..."

John Irvin

"Wow, that sliced brisket sandwich was unbelievably good. I was already a big fan of the pulled pork, but now that Bark City has delicious brisket I..."

Lochlan McIntosh

"Portland finally has some top notch BBQ - I recommend extra bark on all orders. Well done Bark city, I'll be..."

Sorrel Karaba

"This place is awesome... Absolutely delicious food and the owners are totally awesome... can’t wait to come back and..."

Jose PerezGarcia

"Mouthwatering deliciousness!! I had one of the specials of the day, the South Carolina pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac & cheese, it was so..."

Tiffany Garner

"Had a chance to try the Barky Burger and it was delicious! Definitely worth a try. The side of mac and cheese was also wonderful and is a must try...."

Charlie Te

"Ordered sliced brisket with coleslaw and pickled avocado. The brisket is great, peppery fatty and fork tender. Coleslaw was pretty good, never had..."

Jonathan Mooney

"Brisket plate. Three slices of brisket, coleslaw, and pickled avocado. My husband gave this a 5 out of 5 and would do it again. The dish was $22..."

W. M.

"They have the best brisket (sliced) sandwich! Its tender, moist, and not overly salty. It has the perfect balance of smoke, lean/fat ratio, with a..."

Jo Seto

"1/2lb ribs, 1/4lb brisket, potato salad and baked beans. Best BBQ I’ve ever had. Definitely going back next time I’m craving BBQ..."

Samantha Olsen

"I'm in town for business and wanted to try out a local BBQ place. After looking online a little, Bark City looked pretty good. It wasn't too hard to..."

Leroy Scott

"OMG... Guys. I've been looking for this since I moved to PDX 6 years ago. This is some of the best BBQ I have ever had. Everything on the tray was..."

Genna Kalal

"Came here on a whim and I realized I found the best BBQ place in North Portland. Owners are awesome, and they'll experiment with weekly specials..."

Scott Cutler

"Always exceptional quality bbq. Best brisket (year-round) and beef ribs (summertime). Michael has lots of experience working kitchens around the..."

Sean McCartney

Mississippi's Delta Bbq

Homegrown Smoker Vegan Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"I saw this was one of the top 40 vegan food trucks in the USA. Even if this place was not vegan, it would be wonderful! Knowing no animals were..."

Timothy Vander Ploeg

"I am not even vegan and I loved this place. I got the tempeh ribs, the mac-no-cheese, bbq beans, and the Smoked Beyond Chicken. My vegan girlfriend..."

Samuel Garcia

"Unbelievable! I had the Mac Daddy (pictured) and I was blown away. It was so filling and so tasty! Whenever I am lucky enough to return to Portland..."

Karlyn S

"Way too huge but oh so delicious barbeque sandwiches. So delicious that even I, a native Southerner, was convinced. If you ever have a friend who is..."

Jenelle Peterson

"Vegan comfort food at its finest! Smokey, BBQ, sweet, & tangy! Hush puppies, baked beans, & Mac and nocheese -oh..."

Krissi Beckel

"best vegan BBQ i've ever had. get the Tempeh Ribs and Mac &..."

Mollie Mclaughlin

"BEST FOOD IN PORTLAND, PERIOD. Seriously. It's THAT good. Doesn't matter if you're vegan or a hardcore meat eater, you'll love this place. But if..."

C G

"Awesome vegan food! I don't like slaw, but theirs is delicious. I had the Slosmomofo sandwich amd buff burrito so far but I will be back to cover..."

Kyle McDonald

"Surprisingly awesome vegan BBQ that tasted almost exactly like meaty..."

Mariann K. Smith

"Huge, filling portions. Solid flavors and seasoning that aren't just tossed in to make it "taste like meat". No nut/seed ingredients on the main..."

Ryan Griffith

"Forget all the other Vegan restraunts in Portland! This place will rock your face off with its great BBQ sauce and portions! Man vs food vegan..."

Jerrod Boling

"We go here every week for the delicious tempeh or field roast burger with mac and cheese on top, and side of sweet potato fries. Then we take our..."

Brion Hurley

"Man, this place is top notch good. The bbq soy curl burger is out of this world. Moderately priced, great food, great side options, vegan, what's not..."

Enzo

"Worth traveling for. If you're after quality comfort food then this is your place. Great selection and good portions. Friendly staff and relaxed..."

Clare Kyrou

"Food was always delicious, hands down my favorite vegan food in portland. Also, the guy who leaves a 2 star rating because he thought he was buying..."

Olivier Ward

"Excellent vegan barbecue, and holy "cow" the portions!! Don't sleep on the hush puppies, they were actually one of the highlights of my..."

Mirkwood

"For the restaurant - The food is so unique and delicious that it takes comfort vegan food to a whole new level. Portions are good and prices..."

Dylan Jones

Road Runner Bbq

"Really tasty bbq! I went with the chopped brisket sandwich - super filling and came with chips and two bottles of the sauce for dressing. Really the..."

M C

"Tender brisket, pork was succulent! Mac and cheese creamy goodness! 16 bucks was a deal! Fed both of us. We ordered the combo plate. We will be..."

Melissa Kirby

"Loved this today. The ribs are a weekend only thing and man they are good. 😁 Well worth the price. - Review from a very happy Canadian tourist..."

Blank Blank

"Delicious chopped brisket. Thankfully they put the bbq sauce on the side (as it should be) The rolls and cornbread were fresh and..."

Nita R.

"Good BBQ and friendly prices. They have a lot of meat and side options, so a little something for everyone. I had a solid sampler with brisket,..."

Tim Rozengurtel

"Really good place came all the way from gresham was definitely worth the drive💯✅🔥 really nice lady as well . I will definitely be coming..."

Alex Garcia

"Amazing Brisket! I can’t make it better than this at home on my smoker! Our new go to for this part of town! Indoor seating was a huge plus. Nice..."

Deana Morse

"Best place EVER ! I'm from Texas, been in Oregon for work since January. I have to say this is Definitely the best bbq in Oregon ! Real Texas taste..."

Destiny Elizabeth

"The brisket platter I ordered was perfection. The sides are sooooo good! I highly recommend ordering the corn bread as well, and if you’re into bbq..."

CosmicStardust 84

"I had the sliced brisket plate with hot sauce. The meat was delicious and moist. The sides (Mac & cheese and baked beans for me) also did not..."

Alexander Ruth

Wilson County Barbecue

Wheelchair Accessible

Iker's Bbq And Grill

90/100 (61 ratings)

Restaurants

Barbecue

Namu Korean And Hawaiian Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Menu is easy to follow. The pulled pork sandwich is very filling; I’ve never been able to finish it. Not to mention it is satisfyingly full of..."

Mathew Miller

"This is my absolute favorite foodcart in SE Portland! Love the spicy beef noodle bowl. It's my go-to comfort..."

catherine chapman

"I appreciate being able to enjoy Hawaiian food as a vegan! The plate lunch is awesome. Mac salad is delicious. My partner is Polynesian and he..."

Chloe C

"Namu has become one of my takeout favorites during the past pandemic year. I initially visited thanks to a friend who wanted to try their Hawaiian..."

John Kutasz

"My fav kind of food right here. I always get the Aloha Bowl & love it. Sometimes restaurants struggle to get tofu right - but it’s always been..."

Sabrina Fitzgerald

"Super delicious vegan options! We got the aloha bowl & spicy tofu plate w/side of mac salad. Everything was perfect! The location and atmosphere were..."

Colleen Huepers

"First time at this place and I decided to get out of my comfort zone and try their Aloha Bowl which is tofu based(I hardly eat anything tofu). I..."

Alfredo Morales

"I had the Kalua Pork Plate from Namu food cart. It had too much sauce, but it was pretty good. There are a few other carts that have better Kalua..."

Jessica

"We were impressed by the amazing vegetarian and vegan options. Also, the very cozy cart pod makes the experience even better. The aloha bowl..."

Jeff Patterson

"Flew in and asked the hotel front desk what direction was food ... they said go to the right ... I did and amongst other things found Namu ... the..."

Kryssi Widow

"I love their spicy beef noodle bowl - though if you're like me and like your egg runny, you have to request it, otherwise it comes with a very well..."

Barbara Hinderer

"06/06/18: 4.5 out of 5 - Checked out the food cart area after my Wednesday Running Group on Mt. Tabor Park. Namu Korean and Hawaiian is the same..."

Therdsak Suthanaviroj

"Such a nice little place to stop! I’d love to try their other stuff. And the food court is cute, would be great to stop in for a beer and a..."

Mae D

"We had already eaten when we decided to try dessert here. If we weren't so full we would have eaten all of them. As it was, we ate half and gave the..."

darren osburn

"We had the vegan plate today and holy **** that was..."

Jessy Denewith

"Best food truck I’ve had in Portland. Damien was a champ!!!! Pork rice and eggs were so dang..."

William O'Neill

"I always get the spicy tofu plate (with teriyaki tofu) and get extra sesame spinach. A good portion of nourishing, plant-based food. All food cart..."

Emilia Johnston

Best Burger & Bbq

89/100 (1022 ratings)

Thai Bbq

"This restaurant has a lot to choose from. I have been there only two times so this is my experience based on two visits. I would say this is an..."

Eugene D.

"Great lunch with good prices. The restaurant is really nice and clean. The Thai tea was really good. Really recommend for lunch..."

Jose Guerrero

"Consistently good Thai cuisine. The Panang curry is divine and pineapple fried rice is just as..."

amy miller

"I love the food here. Let me start with that. If I were getting take out, it would get five stars. The food is consistently good and portions are..."

Lisa Wilson

"Their Pad Thai Beef was amazing. Best I've had in years. The cute start off salad was delicious. And the service was absolutely wonderful. A true..."

M

"I usually eat the shrimp fried rice and pad thai noodle. Very tasty and the restaurant staff are kind and hardworking. The chicken Sate is amazing,..."

chris harker

"Small, family-run feel, superior food. Large, varied menu. This is a place I bring visiting out-of-towners. You can vary how spicy you want your..."

Sam Hochberg

"Love grabbing Pad Thai here. The people are always friendly and are very quick when preparing your food. My wife and I usually get takeout, but the..."

Adam Eriksen

"This place is great. Delightful pad thai, great fried rice, delicious veggie dishes. The egg rolls are so crisp and hot and perfect... not greasy. ..."

Isaiah Tibbs

"Delicious, affordable Thai food with vegetarian options. Genuinely kind service. Intimate space with homey vibes. Location might be out of the way,..."

Jamae Ann Sabangan

Meet Bbq

So Kong Dong Tofu & Bbq

Wheelchair Accessible

"Meat selection is great and tasty! Quick service, very clean, calm atmosphere. More pricey than other bbq places but the quality of the meat and..."

Alicia Ulabarro

"SO GOOD!!! Our server was really helpful for our first time being here. It was so good dude!! Very filling you literally need one meat to feed 2..."

Amanda

"Really good food! The side dishes were just okay! The staff is really nice and the place is nice as..."

Bella Maharjan

"Came here on Sunday afternoon and it was a little bit crowded but their service was pretty fast. We ordered stir fried rice cake (which was so..."

Riviani Ye

"Very good Korean BBQ restaurant. Pork bulgogi is outstanding. Real Korean restaurant and food, not a plastic one. All of the staff are Korean. Most..."

Clark Johnson

"This place was my first time to have Korean food in Portland. I usually eat in LA but they are pretty good! I like their Gamjatang! It was first..."

Anna Suzuki

"Earned every star. Great service, big portions, phenomenal food. The server was quick to get the food out, and made sure we had everything we..."

matthew cheng

"Friendly and attentive staff. Food was great and portion was generous. Loved the rice prepared in a stone bowl. Highly..."

Alex Choi

"Yum. Great food. Everything came out timely. And they were very..."

Hyon Kil

"One of the best Korean restaurants. Great food every time! Service is also fast and friendly. Highly..."

Angie Lee

"Had the beef short rib soup n it was chef's kiss..."

nancy K

"The food was amazing they seated me right away and continually checked on me throughout the meal. Paid attention to everything even the heat on my..."

jean lawson

"We ordered soon tofu’s stew and seafood kalkooksu. My husband is white dude and he loves it so much the Korean food. My baby loves it too. They can..."

Morai Ball

"Amazing service and super food quality! I miss my days in Korea! This makes me super happy and..."

Tim Jager

Southland Whiskey Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were visiting Portland for a family wedding and found Southland Whiskey Kitchen the first night in town. Our waiter, Kevin was absolutely the..."

Lisa Smith Stine

"Decided to have them cater our work lunch as it is a personal fave for those of us in the beer biz. Just had them make and deliver some fried chicken..."

Michaela Specht DeRosso

"I was introduced to this place awhile back and the place has only disappointed me once when they stopped putting brisket in the Bloody Mary...."

Dan Miles

"Food was great. Husband had special, ribeye, I had Chicken Pot Pie soup which was delicious, my son had a chicken sandwich with bacon and Cajun..."

Melinda Henceroth

"The best BBQ I have eaten in Portland!!! Service was great and the catered to out food and drink needs!! Ole southern boy from Georgia... me gives it..."

Todd Johnson

"this place will be on the top five list when I move here. Great food, the whiskey honey butter is over the top, brisket melt in your mouth and..."

Joanne McKinnon

"We own a BBQ Catering business and we can be hard to please... But Southland Whiskey Kitchen achieved it! Sooo good! Have to say the fried chicken..."

Ryan Weishan

"Good beer list and whiskey list. And amazing..."

Adam Hislop

"Enjoyed every bite. My friend and I literally had to force ourselves to stop eating so we didn't over-do it!! This was a beautiful restaurant and..."

Megan Woodard

"Been the SWK a few times now, and haven't been more happy with the quality of the meals. Prices are reasonable, and the food is very flavorful, and..."

Michael Hilsenberg

"Great atmosphere! Amazing food. Awesome variety of drinks. Service was excellent. Our first time there and definitely won't be the..."

Monique Rene Acuna-Offet

"Nice food and drinks! Food could be a bit warmer and potatoes and Mac n cheese could use more cheese sauce. Service was fast and attentive. The..."

Heather Kish

"While being fairly new to the area and searching for a place to be a regular at, Southland was my first stop, and coincidentally, my last stop. From..."

SOlivares19

"Can't believe I haven't been here before 🤤🤤🤤 We had the salmon board and cornbread appetizers, I had the fried chicken and my husband had..."

Onessia Elliott

"(4pm to 6pm tues-sat) Happy Hour Deal: $7 for a Cold Snack and a rotating shot, probably always a whisky/rye. Solid deal. 👏🏼 Cajun fries ($5..."

Audrey Bienek

"Nice vibe, friendly staff. My friend and I both got the fried chicken, sooo good. Crispy skin and flavor throughout, we finished everything!..."

Sherry Lu

The People's Pig

88/100 (1414 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came in for first time today. I’ll admit, the reason for peaked interest was the lamb on your menu. I was greeted by warm, genuine people and..."

Tawnya Nance

"We just loved our experience at The People’s Pig- there were 4 of us and we ordered the Combo - 3 trays of goodness were placed on our table in a..."

Francine Marseille

"People's Pig is probably the best smoked barbecue in Portland (and honestly I haven't had any on the West Coast that tops it). I recommend the..."

Brook Riddick

"The meat just fell off the bone! This place was so delicious and the atmosphere was great! But best of all, the food was off the hook!!! A must try..."

Danielle Sandoolin

"We went in last night because I was really craving bbq.....hands down coolest place food was out of this world awesome I was really high which made..."

Benjamin J Carter

"I can’t say I’m an aficionado of BBQ but what I can say is interiors and aesthetics and aromas are very appealing to me. That’s what drew me..."

Pamela Perry

"Some of the best bbq in Portland. Happy hour in smash! And don’t forget their jalapeño jelly condiment. I’d buy a jar of it if they’d sell..."

Tak Eugene Ogihara

"Should be part of any conversation about the best barbecue in Portland. The ribs are easily the best I've had here (sorry Podnah's) and they've..."

Jake Jensen

"Fabulous food! A little hole in the wall type place. The great young man put up with us not knowing what we wanted. He suggested for $60 you get some..."

Jim Rock

"Excellent BBQ!!! The atmosphere is excellent as well with great music and the wonderful smoker smell throughout!! Be sure to check this place out..."

Darren Tammie Davidson

"So thankful to have found this little spot! The spicy fried chicken, ribs, cornbread, black eyed peas and slaw were amazing!!! I wish I could've..."

Heather Stormont

"Place is not too big but Good food ,Good price and Good Service ! Will recommend..."

Nancy Litulumar

"Everything at The People's Pig revolves around the smoked meats and you'll not find better anywhere in the region. We had the lamb and the pork the..."

Rodney Stewart

"A friend recommend us to go and we 're definitely coming back the Pork Shoulder and the chicken sandwiches are amazing we have few cocktails and the..."

Darwin Provance

"Awesome, 2 thumbs up. Portions are big, great prices, well crafted flavors. The fried chicken was juicy and tender, great spice and breading, and not..."

zachery andrich

"By far one of the best BBQ joints in Portland! My husband votes for it to be #1! I can see why it one of the nation's best Smoked Fried Chicken..."

Amber Conner

"The smoked fried chicken was definitely the highlight! Brisket was on the dry side, and the barbeque sauce was... different (vinegary and heavily..."

Hailey Wilson

"This place is super legit... I got the smoked deep fried chicken sandwich which was excellent. My girlfriend got the brisket sandwich which I ended..."

Ray DeLorenzo

"So good. Stopped on the way to airport out and got two meat and side plate. Huge portions. Brisket is delicious. Sausage was good, little dry. Mac..."

Russell Lewis

"Best BBQ I've had in a looooooong time, and that includes stops in Texas. The smoked fried chicken took me to a different planet. Brisket was..."

Martin Sulewski

"We wanted authentic American food and that's what we got. It was really good and the meat was so tender. We could taste the experienced hands in our..."

00 “‪BTS and Leather Pants‬” 00

"What a hidden gem of a place this was. The guys were so polite and you can tell they care about what they do and the community they serve. Food was..."

Melissa Personett

"Texan first taste of Oregon BBQ. Had to start with the brisket sandwich. Good portions and tasted great. I also sampled the fried chicken sandwich. I..."

Joshua Barrio

"Drove by this place and saw a line out the door. Bought the 2 meat COMBO and cornbread. O. M. G. First the cornbread with honey knocked my socks..."

Liza D

"Very impressive little place! The food here is amazing. My favorite was the brisket. This will definitely be one of my go to spots for happy..."

Miguel Martin

"You know the food is good when you “clean your plate” and are sad it’s all gone. The pork shoulder, brisket, macaroni salad, corn bread and..."

Laura Solis

"Pick the Pig, it's a squealing deal!(sorry) The bbq smoke seeps into every corner of this dining diamond. The ambiance subtly screams amazing bbq..."

Matt F.

"Very affordable happy hour from 3pm-6pm. The smoked fried chicken is the best fried chicken I have had in Portland, possibly in my life. The ribs and..."

Jonathan Grubb

"I may Not be the best to review bbq since I don’t always eat it everywhere I go. But with that said, THIS place really hits the spot! From the..."

Sherine Beltran (Beltran Properties Group)

"Very good BBQ. We had the pork shoulder, ribs and beef brisket. All were really good. Loved the collared..."

sandra Duvauchelle

"I can understand why this very popular establishment has survived and thrived, spanning generations of real down-home BBQ lovers. Pork off the bone,..."

christopher keller

Clay's Smokehouse Grill

"Dropped by in the afternoon for a quick bite to eat. Service was good and friendly. Had two cheese burgers and fries for $10, delicious. My husband..."

Brie Liberty

"The food at the new location was as great as I remember it to have always been. So happy Clay’s has reopened on Division; the new place has a..."

Jeff Catlin

"Food was exceptional. Staff tries hard but seemed a bit scatter-brained. Had multiple orders forgotten and never placed. Luckily, the entrees made..."

Michael Gubitosa

"Wonderful lunch special brisket bowl $10: house smoked brisket on a bed of beans and rice. Add house salsa, lettuce and cheese. The day just got so..."

Beka Amblin

"Casual bbq joint in SE. Great patio, decent happy hour deals, and delicious food. Very attentive servers. I had the jalapeño pineapple wings and..."

Brian K

"It's back! The sauce is tomato-ey and vinegar-ey, with little (if any) sugar. The new location is beautiful. I'm looking forward to warm weather for..."

Brian Black

"I got the beef brisket. It was juicy and tasted great. The side of potatoes and baked beans was also good. My wife got the pork lion sandwich and it..."

Daniel Mundra

"The service is friendly and efficient. The decor is charming. The food is great. I had the pork loin sandwich with blue cheese and apple sauce. It..."

Jamar Pearson

"Well I can say 100% the ribs were tender as heck! My pork sandwich was delicious but I wish I would of got the applesauce spread. I love the fact..."

Jay “Jaybee” Bryant

"We ate here on a Sunday afternoon 1-12-14. I ordered the Combo Platter and my wife ordered the Brisket Platter. Our reasons for a 5 of 5 Stars is..."

Nick G

"Clay's is back and it has been worth the wait. Their BBQ is of the smoked and sauced variety and is top notch. The new location is just across the..."

Lance Lindahl

"Ate here for lunch today, and it was delicious. I had the 'fantastic' Baby Back Ribs! Just the way I like them; fall off the bone when bitten into,..."

Cyndi Kracke

"AMAZING food and drinks! The staff is genuinely friendly, the Bar Tender Andrew is incredibly skilled and it has a very laid back atmosphere. We had..."

Stephanie Paige

"I am SO glad they've reopened! This is as good or better than their previous place, if you happen to remember it as a staple of the neighborhood. If..."

Matt Breslow

"Lovely staff. Improved from the previous location as they have a larger dining room and full bar. Very consistent food. More saucy than smoky bbq...."

Jim DeMarco

Loco Bbq

87/100 (1750 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

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"We shared the combo plate and a milkshake! The bbq soy curls and chicken were delicious. The peanut butter cookie milk shake was incredible. I would..."

Tatianna Spencer

"Homegrown smoker was recommended to me by a Portland local. The jackfruit/beyond meat ribs surpassed all expectations I've ever had of vegan meat..."

Lennée Reid

"We’re getting ready to launch our latest book, Kitchen Heat, and that means a lot of extra work. Spare time is at a premium which means more eating..."

Clark Hays

"It was a fine dinning experience with people I have heard story's about but never seen till my visit. Exquisite time had by all! Food was pretty good..."

Dthor

"Customer service!!!! This place had it tenfold. I wish I caught the person's name but very attentive, very kind, and just great. The food was good as..."

Nickalous Montano

"The Wings OH my goodness! Could eat those everyday, they are delicious! We had ours with BBQ sauce. The combo plate was great, we had the bbq chicken..."

C and T Thornburg

"As someone who isn't vegan but is lactose intolerant I have grown to love vegan foods. Truly one of the best locations I have ever been to. The buff..."

Nicholas Dickey

"Another cute gem on Lombard you've gotta try! All vegan menu focusing on barbecue and southern dishes. We ordered the Beyond ribs with Mac and cheese..."

F G

"I've wanted to try Homegrown Smoker ever since 2015 when I was living in Seattle and heard how people would take trips to Portland just to eat here...."

Me

"Food we ordered was sooooo good. My 13yo son and I are vegans and its incredibly rare to find restaurants with options for us where we live. Decided..."

Brit Davis

"So grateful this place has been saved and reopened! Beautiful spot, delicious food, and great staff. I was heartbroken when the original owners..."

meg strauss

"We were lucky enough to join their reopening event. Food was delicious and service was quite warm and friendly. We had the BBQ ribs with Mac cheese,..."

Erick Nagy

"The best vegan BBQ you will ever eat. Stand back and in awe impressed. Just so so amazing. If you have a hankering for some comfort BBQ this is your..."

Shannon

"Homegrown smoker is one of my favorite vegan spots in Portland. The food is amazing, the portions are huge, and it’s perfect for when you’re..."

Lauren Jackson

"This place was top 2 Vegan places I’ve ever had. It is extremely rare to find Vegan BBQ and people who do it right. They had the best restaurant..."

Thomas Thrasher

"Good vegan BBQ in the heart of St. Johns. Full disclosure, I'm not a vegan or vegetarian but I have been more open to try these food options and I go..."

Zachary Melzer

"Let me preface by saying that I'm not a vegan but this place was pretty delicious! The sauces were all fantastic, the hush puppies were delicious..."

Megan Bickel

"WOW!! Made a quick stop here while in town and it was PHENOMENAL!!! We got the plate with Chik’n and Beyond Meat proteins and everything was so..."

Jade Doucet

Wagon Wheel American Grill

86/100 (2190 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The food was amazing and we had great service!! It was fun listening to the music as well and singing along. Great atmosphere too!! We will be back..."

Jen Armstrong

"What a large and lively place. We were seated immediately. The wait staff was very attentive and provided an extensive menu. Our waitress made..."

Elizabeth Mestelle

"Burger was good but really filling. Perhaps a smaller version would be better. My pizza was very good and a good value as well. Will consider..."

Ken Byers

"This was an amazing place to stop and eat! The atmosphere is amazing. And the food was great. My son got a personal pizza that was amazing and well..."

Ashley Sherman

"Had the crispy chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. OMG Delicious!! I typically don’t eat mustard however the dipping sauce for the sweet potato..."

Nina L

"Fun sports bar with great food and excellent service. We’ll be..."

Sue Jacobs

"Love the food! Very tasty and good-sized portions for the money. I've been here twice, and each time, I was not disappointed. The service was great...."

Angela Adkison

"Place was hopping on a Saturday night at 5 PM. We were seated promptly and served waters immediately. Menu is huge. We all (4) ordered something..."

Brenda Hondorp

"Excellent service and always great food! Good menu choices too! Never disappointed! (Edit:) Visited again this evening, very busy, but well staffed..."

Bill Lynch

"Great experience, the burger was delicious, the staff was friendly and efficient. The pricing was reasonable for the the food served. The Wagon..."

David Rose

"Very nice restaurant, food was delicious, parking was easy,bathroom was clean, they even have a bowling area for kids! Staff was nice and..."

Breitner M

"Olivia did a great job. Her suggestions were spot on. GREAT BURGERS ! If we ever take another wrong turn, I hope it ends up there again. Thank..."

Jim Maxson

"Even with childrens bowling party going on next door it was great. The dips and sauces are homemade for the most part, only a couple not. You could..."

Cheryl Lamb

"This was a nice find on our way home from the west side of the state. The pizza and bread sticks were awesome! Our waitress was very friendly and..."

Brooke Van Netten

"Service was great!!! My grandson and I ordered the Chicken Quesdide, I order these probably every time I go to a restaurant they are absolutely my..."

Rosemary Urban

"Our service was great, our waitress was attentive and friendly. I got the smoked wings and sweet potato fries. The smoked wing were okay, but they..."

Tammy Cooper

"Great burgers! Toasted buns. Great sweet potato fries. Onion rings a bit off the mark. Extensive menu. Waitress very friendly. Found it odd that all..."

M W

"Enjoyed it so much - I stopped a SECOND time - on my way home from this weekend's trip to Lake Michigan! Enjoyed a delicious signature Cheeseburger..."

Mark Knope

Yalla

Non-smoking restaurants

85/100 (1161 ratings)

"Awesome, 2 thumbs up. Portions are big, great prices, well crafted flavors. The fried chicken was juicy and tender, great spice and breading, and not..."

zachery andrich

"By far one of the best BBQ joints in Portland! My husband votes for it to be #1! I can see why it one of the nation's best Smoked Fried Chicken..."

Amber Conner

"The smoked fried chicken was definitely the highlight! Brisket was on the dry side, and the barbeque sauce was... different (vinegary and heavily..."

Hailey Wilson

"This place is super legit... I got the smoked deep fried chicken sandwich which was excellent. My girlfriend got the brisket sandwich which I ended..."

Ray DeLorenzo

"So good. Stopped on the way to airport out and got two meat and side plate. Huge portions. Brisket is delicious. Sausage was good, little dry. Mac..."

Russell Lewis

"Best BBQ I've had in a looooooong time, and that includes stops in Texas. The smoked fried chicken took me to a different planet. Brisket was..."

Martin Sulewski

"We wanted authentic American food and that's what we got. It was really good and the meat was so tender. We could taste the experienced hands in our..."

00 “‪BTS and Leather Pants‬” 00

"What a hidden gem of a place this was. The guys were so polite and you can tell they care about what they do and the community they serve. Food was..."

Melissa Personett

"Texan first taste of Oregon BBQ. Had to start with the brisket sandwich. Good portions and tasted great. I also sampled the fried chicken sandwich. I..."

Joshua Barrio

"Drove by this place and saw a line out the door. Bought the 2 meat COMBO and cornbread. O. M. G. First the cornbread with honey knocked my socks..."

Liza D

"Very impressive little place! The food here is amazing. My favorite was the brisket. This will definitely be one of my go to spots for happy..."

Miguel Martin

"You know the food is good when you “clean your plate” and are sad it’s all gone. The pork shoulder, brisket, macaroni salad, corn bread and..."

Laura Solis

"Pick the Pig, it's a squealing deal!(sorry) The bbq smoke seeps into every corner of this dining diamond. The ambiance subtly screams amazing bbq..."

Matt F.

"Very affordable happy hour from 3pm-6pm. The smoked fried chicken is the best fried chicken I have had in Portland, possibly in my life. The ribs and..."

Jonathan Grubb

"I may Not be the best to review bbq since I don’t always eat it everywhere I go. But with that said, THIS place really hits the spot! From the..."

Sherine Beltran (Beltran Properties Group)

"Very good BBQ. We had the pork shoulder, ribs and beef brisket. All were really good. Loved the collared..."

sandra Duvauchelle

"I can understand why this very popular establishment has survived and thrived, spanning generations of real down-home BBQ lovers. Pork off the bone,..."

christopher keller

Hush Hush Cafe

"Delicious food. Great people. Go..."

Veronica Traverso

"If you LOVE Mediterranean food, this is THE place to visit!! My son ALWAYS gets a Turkish coffee, which they bring to the table and pour into the..."

Phyllis N

"Fast, yummy food for a good price! This is a sit down or takeout experience, we saw people do both while we were there. I got the lamb shawarma..."

Ben McGann

"Found this place by chance. Was late in the day and happened upon it. The staff was great. I was hungry and didn't know what to get. Still not sure..."

Shawn hensley

"Update: 12/9/2023 still the best Kunafa Very delicious food, remind us our home. High quality food. Very good service. And the fast service was..."

shatha kiztovitch

"High quality food. Great vibe. Friendly staff. Tiny suggestion, use less mayo and sauce on the food and ask the guests whether they want..."

Rouzbeh Shirvani

"Updated 2022 Review!!: Listen man, I’m normally not the one to post a picture of my freshly finished plate I just ate off of, but let me just say..."

Christopher Wilson

"EXCELLENT FOOD! Everything was very flavorful, somehow a little different and better than other Middle Eastern spots. The gyro meat is ridiculously..."

Ryan

"We live in Salem. Totally worth the drive. Never fails and always taste fresh and..."

Alice Nguyen

"This is my go to for Mediterranean in the Tigard side of LO. My husband and I love to get their grill combo and grape leaves plates. It is great..."

Melissa Dasaro

"Great food, always busy. The staff there are great and friendly. Food is usually surprisingly quick to come out. Lots of options and the grilled..."

Foodie Guy

Tucci's Q American Barbque

85/100 (1388 ratings)

"Have always check out Russell Street BBQ after going to Red Cross to donate blood. Excellent place to increase your protein blood levels. It never..."

Connie R Smith

"This place is awesome. Not much to look at from the outside but the smells emanating are definitely enticing. The staff was very pleasant and did a..."

Craig Switzler

"The atmosphere is great, the staff was nice. Great food! I had the smoked meatloaf sandwich and it was great! The portions are also very generous! I..."

Cori Deatherage

"Excellent food, amazing brisket. We had the chicken fried steak with greens, and the beef brisket sandwich it was delicious excellent service as..."

Sarah Jean McNally

"My fiance and I have been here twice. Bbq is amazing and sauces add even more to it all. My favorite side by far is the greens. Bbq pork is the best..."

Trisha Ann

"I had the 1/4 lb BBQ brisket and a wedge salad. On the table are a variety of sauces to add to the meat (I chose Killer although it was spiced just..."

Jody W Hill

"Fantastic!! Tried this place after being disappointed down the street.... this place blew me away! Great great food & friendly..."

Tommy Solami

"A group of Southerners walks into a BBQ place in the PNW with low expectations, then realized they’d fallen through a portal to Nashville. OMG. Not..."

Alexis Cinnamond

"The food was excellent and the server was sweet! Brisket was tender and tasty and the yams were fantastic. We will come..."

Linda Palmer Spieth

"Best BBQ I have had outside of Texas. Got Pit Boss to share. Brisket was tender and moist, ribs were great, pulled pork was good and the sausage was..."

hnoi latthitham

"Didn’t plan to come here but ended up here when it was raining too much for the outdoor seating next door. Apparently on Monday they only do tacos..."

Kelli Dougal

"Not bad, but nothing special either. My brisket came to the table luke warm and while most of it was nice and tender, the flavor was bland and parts..."

Matthew Gore

"We came for the all you can eat fish on Friday. I had the biggest baked potato I have ever seen in my life. Our waitress Amy was a delight. She was..."

Charles Bales

"Dine in but there are many tables outside with heat lamps. Good service, food came out fast. I ordered brisket sandwich with coleslaw. Coleslaw was..."

Jay Sungvorn

"September 26, 2021 Update: Finally got the misses to Podnah's for some Smoked Brisket. We rented a car for the weekend to attend our daughter's..."

Curtis Partridge

"Work bought us BBQ from Padnah's. It was fantastic. Brisket melted in your mouth. The ribs fell apart and were soooo good. The only draw back was the..."

Justin Thompson

"Good BBQ restaurant with a rustic vibe. Typical pricing for this kind of place. Had the pork ribs which were tender and flavorful even without..."

Casey Miller

Binga's Stadium

84/100 (1073 ratings)

"Very nice seating in the bar area. Extensive local beer selection. Food is very good. Lots of TVs featuring sporting events. Overall, great..."

Craig

"Big Pat's game today (1/2), and they weren't open! The site said they were, though. I have been here for sports games before, and there wasn't a bad..."

Santiago Cervezas

"Amazing wings and the brisket poutine was unbelievable. The rest of the meals and appetizers are great too. Friendly and very fast..."

Corey Hanson

"I love this place what a venue for watching sporting events. I think they the best chicken tenders in the city. Others really enjoy their wings 50..."

Mychael Charles “MC Purple Hayes” Hayes

Fire On The Mountain

84/100 (3560 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had one dinner during our overnight visit to Portland. We wanted something casual and kid-friendly since our three year old twins were with us. So..."

Kelli Wong

"Ate here on a Monday night and it was packed. We ended up eating outside. Since this place is known for chicken, my husband and I decided to get..."

NFZoller

"I was in town for a conference and heard about this place from some locals who were also attending the conference. When we walked in, we could tell..."

Nicholas Zoller

"Outstanding food. Biggest boneless wings I've seen and they are delicious. Great BBQ bacon cheeseburgers too. We will eat here every time we come to..."

Bob Cusic

"Had to go back. So this was the place we were told to go for wings, and they were good, but you need to try the Pulled Pork Nachos. It's not..."

Ally

"This place was awesome. Great food good service and chill environment. Tvs everywhere for the games was cool. Wings and burgers were fantastic a..."

Wesley Arias

"Great selection of sauces for their wings. My favorite is the spicy peanut... I'm pretty sure I could put that sauce on just about anything and be a..."

Sambo

"Great food, great location. We went to Fire on the Mountain on a Monday eve for happy hour. Nice selection of grub on the menu, my favorite was the..."

Girl About Town

"I love FOTM. Definately on of the best places in Portland for wings. Very good selection on sauces for wings and a laid back..."

Carson_makin

"First time going to this place because we were around the area. We had the buffalo wings in lime cilantro sauce and their dry rub of the month- salt..."

Rebecca B

"Pizza was 🔥, naked wings was good with dips to control flavor. Lots of sauce choices when ordering and you can request to try one and they will..."

Nes Borne

"Fast line, really pleasant staff. I ordered the 3 strips and upgraded to sweet potato fries. The fries were really cooked, could have used seasoning...."

marie o

"These folks have been great for our happy hour get togethers after work meetings. Food is great, especially the fried Oreos and nachos. Service has..."

Mark D

"This place is amazing, everything we ordered was super delicious, we had wings, pizza, onion rings and fries. Servers are friendly and service was..."

Val C

"We LOVE Fire on the mountain! My personal favorite thing to order is the Chicken Mandarin salad. (I'm not even a salad eater but this one is THAT..."

Britt Launius

"This fire of the mounts on location definitely has more of a bar vibe to it than the other locations. This is the only location that has pizza..."

Aydrian

"Stopped by here on Sunday around 6 and snagged a table! For appetizers we ordered fried pickles which were fried to perfection! For dinner we Ordered..."

Tiona Richardson

"I love wings, so I love this place. The garlic knots, fries, and onion rings are not to be overlooked. My buddy made me try the raspberry habanero..."

Jay Land

"I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time and finally got a chance to do so. It was worth the wait! Delicious vegan wings..."

E. E.

"I didn't get any pictures of the food before it got destroyed because... I forgot once I saw it. Are you looking for a place to kick off your HOT..."

Alix Powell

"Fire on the Mountain hands down has the best wings in Oregon. I like this particular location b/c of the roomy booths and the cozy vibe. Typically at..."

Betty Haller

"I love the sauce options, and they always have a sauce of the month. There are lots of choices on the menu if Wings aren't for you. I really liked..."

Bob Tony

"Delicious wings, amazing vegan options. They tell you up front which sauces are vegan and not and even have a vegan ranch. I ordered dry wings with a..."

F G

"We celebrated my son's birthday there. Great rustic atmosphere with a micro brewery attached. Awesome staff, very friendly, attentive and helpful. I..."

Eric Manzone

"Been a long time since I had been there. so happy that it was as good as i remember. ordered pulled pork nachos, two types of wings, and a pint of..."

Ryan S

"You order at the counter and they bring you your food. Supply issues make it a limited menu, but the mozzarella sticks were delicious!!! The wings..."

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