Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Matt's BBQ, Best Baguette and Tough Luck, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for bbq in Portland. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional bbq.
Portland's Premier BBQ Destinations
Portland’s barbecue scene is a rich tapestry of smoky flavors and international influences that stretch across the city's most beloved neighborhoods. This collection showcases a diverse range of culinary traditions, from classic American pit-style favorites and Korean grills to savory Vietnamese specialties and hearty Italian-inspired bites. Whether you are looking for a traditional plate of ribs or a unique fusion experience, these local staples offer an inviting taste of the best grilled and smoked dishes the Rose City has to offer.
18 restaurants in Best BBQ in Portland | Top Spots
- Matt's BBQ · rated 5/5: American.
- Best Baguette · rated 4/5: is Vietnamese. *.
- Tough Luck · rated 4/5: American.
- Eastside Deli · rated 4/5: American.
- Ho Ho · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- An Xuyen Bakery · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Pine State Biscuits · rated 4/5: American.
- Kkoki Korean BBQ · rated 3/5: Korean.
- Rose and Thistle Public House · rated 3/5: American.
- Hotlips Pizza: Italian.
- Virginia Cafe: American.
- Golden Horse Seafood: Chinese.
- Jojo: French.
- Podnah's BBQ Pit: American.
- Pine State Biscuits: American.
- Botto's BBQ: American.
- Warsugai: Chinese.
- Bijou Café: French.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
