Podnah's BBQ Pit – American
Texas-style barbecue institution on NE Killingsworth Street in Portland, firing its wood smoker at 5 a.m. daily since 2006 and cutting no corners since. Everything is scratch-made in the tradition of the owner's grandparents, with Texas barbecue, local beer, and margaritas served noon to 8 and a Sunday brunch from 9 — earning Willamette Week's Restaurant of the Year, Food Network's best-in-Oregon nod, and a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visit. Catering and online ordering extend the pit. It suits displaced Texans, brisket-before-noon planners, and Portland barbecue believers.
1625, Northeast Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR, 97211 +15032813700 https://www.podnahspit.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Dairy-Free at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chicken (1/4 bird) and Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken (1/4 bird), Collard Greens and Pulled Pork. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Kids Mac & Cheese and Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken (1/4 bird) and Smoked Trout Hash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken (1/4 bird) and Brisket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken (1/4 bird), Side Wedge Salad and Brisket. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken (1/4 bird) and Collard Greens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Podnah's BBQ Pit
Podnah's BBQ Pit in Portland has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, BBQ Beans and Extracto Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Podnah's BBQ Pit
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad) | 88.7 g | 58.1 g |
| Frito Pie | 96.7 g | 54 g |
| Chicken (1/4 bird) | 0.1 g | 51.7 g |
| Smoked Brisket Hash | 92.8 g | 50.7 g |
| Tex Cobb | 11.4 g | 45.7 g |
| Mushroom Hash | 25.3 g | 45.2 g |
| Sliced Brisket Sandwich | 71.6 g | 39.2 g |
| Kids Burger & Fries | 6.5 g | 34.2 g |
| Chorizo, Potato & Egg Taco | 72.8 g | 33.1 g |
| Smoked Brisket Taco | 42.9 g | 33 g |
| Smoked Trout Hash | 10.5 g | 31.4 g |
| Side Wedge Salad | 20.8 g | 29 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Beginnings
- Chips & Salsa - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biscuit Sandwich - $7: egg, american cheese, sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuit Basket - $11: 3 biscuits w/jam & butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Tacos
- Potato, Egg & Cheese Taco - $4 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas Taco - $5.25 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo, Potato & Egg Taco - $4.25 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carne Guisada Taco - $4.5 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Breakfast Plates
- Podnah's Breakfast - $11.5: 2 eggs, potatoes, grits, biscuit or tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Migas Plate - $13.5: eggs scrambled with tortilla chips, peppers, onions & cheese. with potatoes, beans, & tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Trout Hash - $18: smoked trout, potatoes, poblano peppers, onions, & parsley. served with horseradish cream and 2 eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Hash - $15: mushrooms, potatoes, poblano peppers, onions, parsley, and 2 eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Brisket Hash - $18: smoked brisket, potatoes, poblano peppers, onions, smoked tomatoes, parsley, & 2 eggs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Sausage Gravy - $12.5: with 2 eggs Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers & Salads
- Chips & Salsa - $5: house fried chips and red salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $7.5: house fried chips and green chile queso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Red (Cup) - $6: smoked brisket chili w/cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Red (Bowl) - $10: smoked brisket chili w/cornbread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frito Pie - $11: Texas Red, cheese, onions, over fritos Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tex Cobb - $21: Brisket, romaine, pico, blue cheese crumbles, green onion, egg, avocado, bacon Dietary tags: South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iceburg Wedge - $12: croutons, pico, green onions w/ choice of dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Meats by the 1/4 Pound
- Brisket - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork - $6.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken (1/4 bird) - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Hot Link - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Spare Ribs (1/4 lb) - $8 Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Smoked Brisket Taco - $10.25: 1/4lb meat, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Chicken Taco - $6.5: 1/4lb meat, salsa verde, cilantro, onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Taco - $6.5: 1/4lb meat, slaw Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Sliced Brisket Sandwich - $15.5: On a toasted Dos Hermanos bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Brisket Sandwich - $15.5: On a toasted Dos Hermanos bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $13: On a toasted Dos Hermanos bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Potato Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad) - $5 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chile Mac and Cheese - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Wedge Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Kiddos
- Chicken & Fries - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese or Quesadilla & Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Burger & Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Pecan Pie with Cold Whoop - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Banana Pudding - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Extracto Coffee - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $3
- Hot Cocoa - $3
- Orange Juice - $3
- Grapefruit Juice - $3
- Rambler - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bloody Mary - $11
- Tequila Sunrise - $11
- Mimosa - $8: orange or grapefruit
- Irish Coffee - $11
Frequently Asked Questions about Podnah's BBQ Pit
- Is Podnah's BBQ Pit dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Podnah's BBQ Pit has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Chicken (1/4 bird) and Collard Greens.
- What can I eat at Podnah's BBQ Pit on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Chicken (1/4 bird) and Collard Greens carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Podnah's BBQ Pit have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and BBQ Beans.
- Is Podnah's BBQ Pit gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Podnah's BBQ Pit?
- Texas Caviar (Black-eyed Pea Salad), at roughly 58.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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