1. Podnah's Pit BBQ
8.1
1625 NE Killingsworth St (at NE 16th Ave), Portland, OR
BBQ Joint · 120 tips and reviews
Bryan Radtke: Ribs are amazing. Who knew Portland would bring world class BBQ, but this place does it.
Food Network: This BBQ joint cranks out 30 tons of 'cue a year, from spareribs and chicken, to pulled pork and classic Texas brisket. Don't leave without trying the fire-torched salsa! Read more.
Peter: The brisket and ribs were great, juicy with visible smoke rings. For sides, I recommend the collards.
4. Matt's BBQ
8.8
4233 N Mississippi Ave (N Skidmore St), Portland, OR
BBQ Joint · 21 tips and reviews
John The Bastard: brisket, sausage, ribs
Peter Badovinatz: Brisket, falling off the bone ribs
Noah Weiss: Brisket and ribs were fantastic, overall amazing bbq
Dustin Lee: A small is enough food for one, especially if you order apps. Loco moco and sweet ribs are delicious.
cu chullain: Korean ribs and chicken yummy
Jeremy Krall: This place is really underrated. Great food, people, and lots of room. Plus TVs for games and a decent bar. Good for takeaway too!
8. Ox
8.9
2225 NE M L King Blvd (btw NE Thompson & Sacramento St), Portland, OR
Argentinian Restaurant · 78 tips and reviews
David Johnson: Short rib terrine - its small, but amazingly worth it!
Allyson Casey: If you are sensitive to grill smoke it's not great. Get the 5 Seafood Preparations. Absolutely FANTASTIC !!! Don't get the shirt ribs unless you like mouthfuls of fat. Great service.
Katya: The humble short rib terrine is small and unassuming but easily more delicious on its own than the last three meals I've eaten elsewhere.
9. People's Pig
8.1
3216 N Williams, Portland, OR
BBQ Joint · 22 tips and reviews
Dom Murphy: Well priced and no nonsense in decor, but the food is next level and that's what I'm there for. The ribs are especially good. Check their side specials too. Smoked corn is yum. Smoked lamb isn't tho.
AD Nys: The quality and amount of bit ends in the collard greens is a micro indicator of the macro legitness of this cozy joint. A few good rotating taps + cocktails, too.
Virginie Liao: Mustard greens and Mac n' cheese are great sides. Prepare to get messy eating the Porchetta sandwich. Sandwiches come w/ 1 side while plates come w/ 2 sides. Brisket isn't as tender as would've liked.
11. Gumba
8.7
1477 N.E. Alberta St. (NE 18th Avenue), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · Northeast Portland · 5 tips and reviews
Colleen Miller: Seriously the best food on Alberta. kale salad, pappardelle w/braised short rib, a lamb pasta special...all perfect.
Jeff Martens: Perfect pasta. Get the fry bread with burrata, both are incredible.
Haley White: wow ok their pasta is amazing and the potato bites were crispy and salty and perfect
13. Boomers
7.3
1335 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR
BBQ Joint · 14 tips and reviews
Mary Lewis: Great ribs, burgers, FANTASTIC fries!
Matthew Sadler: Ribs, greens and roasted corn make for a terrific lunch. All elements were delicious on their own, they combined to make an amazing meal.
Henry Valentine: Great brisket!