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    Botto's BBQ

    4.6 (358 reviews)
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Friday Special **Beef rib, slaw, mac n cheese, and potato salad. no notes, y'all!
    Yasmine E.

    That beef rib walked so all other BBQ could run. Black bark, pink smoke ring, three sides I didn't share with anyone. Botto's, you have my whole heart and my empty tray.

    Brisket, ribs, mac&cheese, baked beans
    Terri B.

    This bbq place is the bomb!! We met some friends for lunch and will definitely be back! Some indoor seating. But it's was a beautiful day so we sat outside.

    Burnt ends
    Stacey J.

    Wow. The line was out the door at 12:05 and they opened at 12 on that day. 100% worth the wait. We went on a Saturday so we could get the pork belly burnt ends (my favorite!) we also indulged in a BBQ parfait (yes, you heard that right!). I wasn't sure what it was going to be but it had all my favorite ingredients-basically a galicky, creamy mac n cheese bowl with your choice of meat-brisket for me-topped with fried onions. I'm in heaven, I could eat this every day and be happy. My husband loves their smoked turkey and sausage. We also got a side of fries, cause why not? They are sort of taste like curly fries to me but they are straight. The honey mustard is my favorite to dip it in. Hint-all of this reheats well in the air fryer, as much as I wanted to eat it all in one sitting I had to stop myself from pigging out. Can't wait to go back and try the prime rib dip next! Love!

    Jonathan Y.

    The order was ready right at 11:15 like the online estimated time instead when I got there, the staff was very friendly. I got the brisket cheesesteak and it was absolutely delicious and the cheese was so warm and melted and coded all the brisket, vegetables, and everything inside. I think the size of the sandwich is definitely shareable with another side between two people. My wife got the spare ribs and it was juicy and tender. We also got the tallow fries and those were absolutely delicious. Definitely going to come back here again try more things.

    2 meat and 2 side tray - Brisket & ribs with spicy mac & coleslaw sides
    Paul M.

    Solid barbecue with a very cool location. The brisket and sausage are the standouts for me. If you're in the Brooklyn area of Portland I recommend stopping by.

    inside menu as of 7.11.2025
    Kathy V.

    Food was delicious and quick! Everything was nice and hot/warm. Friend and I shared a 3 meats combo which came with two sides, and we also added one sausage link. This was more than enough food for the both of use, which we ended up taking leftovers home. All the meats we tried tasted great. My favorite was definitely the brisket and the sausage. Next time I would opt for the regular mac and cheese and the french fries as sides. The french fries were absolutely DELICIOUS. They were crispy, airy, hot and well seasoned. I would come back just to get those fries! This is more of a self serve spot, so you order at the counter whenever you're ready. They give you a table number and then it's time for open seating. We got there just before the dinner rush so there was plenty of seats, but shortly after there was a line out the door and all tables were full. Definitely come a little earlier before 6:30/7 to beat that dinner rush! Overall a great spot and I would come back again!

    pastrami brisket
    Tony A.

    Some very good BBQ at Botto's on SE Milwaukie. I had the Thursday special, the pastrami brisket. Savory and smoky, with a peppery, deep rich flavor. Tender, juicy texture. Came with a choice of BBQ sauce or mustard. I went for the BBQ sauce along with a couple of complimentary slices of white bread. Fine meal on a lovely afternoon. Excellent service. Sunny atmosphere.

    Spicy Mac, brisket, potato salad
    Jan C.

    We always enjoy going to Botto's! The most recent visit was on a weekend day coming 20 minutes after opening the line was out the door. After we ordered it was a trickle; seems like people try to get in as soon as possible to get some cuts before they sell out. It took a while to get the food too. It's popular for a reason! The brisket is top notch and tender, perfectly spiced. The spicy mac is a crowd favorite and actually spicy but not blaring hot. The potato salad was okay and it felt like it was the kind with the peel on, but it was creamy and refreshing in contrast to the meat.

    hula pie served chilled-very tasty
    Annmarie K.

    The line was long but the bbq was worth the wait. We had the Pork belly burnt ends, brisket, potato salad, mac & cheese, and the hula pie. The burnt ends were my favorite bite. Staff were super friendly. We sat outside on their patio. Overall great lunch on a sunny pdx day! Absolutely would go back and/or order ahead and carry out.

    Smoked turkey, ribs, potato salad and pork and beans.
    Raphael V.

    The side dishes-potato salad and pork and beans were very good. Turkey was also good. Ribs were juicy and well seasoned. The sauces were a miss. White sauce was too spicy. Texas sauce was too vinegary instead of "sweet and tangy". It was also orange colored. Service was very fast!

    Get in line
    Tia J.

    Be prepared to wait in line when you visit Bottos. Parking is limited but we found a spot close by. We came in on a weekday for dinner hoping to try the burnt ends and stew. Unfortunately they had sold out of both. Be aware that if you come later in the day several meats could be sold out leaving limited choices. The staff was very friendly, helped us make our choices, and let us know what was available and sold out. We went with a 2 meat & a 3 meat plate and got the last of the turkey & pulled pork and also chose brisket & sausage. For our sides we chose coleslaw, spicy Mac & cheese and regular Mac & cheese. Every meat we ordered was prepared deliciously. Each one was full of flavor, smoked perfectly and served hot. The coleslaw & spicy Mac & cheese were very good, the regular Mac & cheese was just ok. We also tried several of the sauces and every one of them were delicious. If only I could get corn bread here I would have been in bbq heaven! There are several tables and bar type seating available inside the restaurant but it gets very busy at prime meal times so seating can be very limited. It's a homey, butcher shop, type ambiance that makes it a fun place to check out. Overall we had a great meal here and we'll be back to try to burnt ends and the stew soon.

    Gabe P.

    Botto's is a fun name for some fun BBQ and a fun menu. As far as BBQ goes in Portland, this is going to be top notch. They know what they are doing in here. We all deserve to know the flavor of award winning BBQ. This place isn't quite at that level but it's close. There are so many things I really want to try here, but what I had as a whole was big time. Sausage - Yes. Pulled pork - okay. Spicy Mac and cheese - absolutely omg. Casserole - wow yes/what a concept. Smash Burger - okay. Crack bar - Okay. The rest of the menu looks ridiculous. The daily specials look like maybe the best things they make. Biggest gripe with this place is the hours. Give the people what they want. Everyone who likes BBQ has to go here. No questions asked. (4.5 Stars)

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    Tammy N.

    Friendly service and good foods. My favorite is spare ribs. I want to try smashed burger next time

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    Ask the Community - Botto's BBQ

    Is the outside seating dog friendly?

    Yes

    Does the Spicy White Sauce contain milk?

    Hello! No it does not contain milk. It’s only Mayo, veggies, apple cider vinegar and lime juice.

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    Oh my goodness... the best brisket ever! Uncle Earl's BBQ's extensive menu makes it so hard to even…read morechoose what to order but I think brisket is a good way to determine how good a BBQ place is. So of course, that's what I went with. Truth be told, though, I was so hungry that I went with the same thing my son ordered, which was The Arnold - a 1/2# of brisket, a side and a corn muffin. We both chose mac 'n cheese as our side and I gobbled it right up, along with the corn muffin. We were very impressed with how tasty and tender the brisket was - and that sauce? Holy BBQ sauce! What a delicious sauce! Uncle Earl is delightfully charming, serving up a big huge smile along with his food. He personally delivered our meals to our table inside the building and insisted on taking a picture with all of us. He is wonderfully happy and his laugh is so infectious! Not only is his food fabulous, his presence makes the entire day that much better. Oh yeah, he even had doggie treats for Penelope, the little pug we had with us. I can't wait to go back and try something else from his menu; I'm sure everything is beyond delicious! I'm thinking it might be hard to pick something other than that brisket because it has to be the best brisket ever but I'm sure gonna try!

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    Inside the CORE eating area

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