Almost unbelievable - true authentic - 5 STAR TEXAS home cooking!!!!! From the Texas toast, to the Okra, to the Chicken Fried steak to the SMOKED BRISKET!!!!! If you are from Texas - go here. If you've visited Texas - go here. If you're thinking about visiting Texas - go here. If you want great home cooking - go here. If you're hungry - go here. My 28 year Portland resident friend is from Texas, his wife, my self (who lived in Texas for two years) and my wife all had the most wonderful lunch on the way to a winery last week. Brian is a hands on owner and cook for this wonderful and delicious establishment!!!!! Would strongly recommend and will absolutely return!!!!! P.S. Most exclamation marks ever used in any review ever anywhere! read more

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My second visit. I doubt I'll return. The brisket was the fattiest I've ever encountered. I was embarrassed to have brought friends here. We sent the plates back 3/4 full, (we ate the beans, they were very good) and told the server that we thought the brisket was super fatty. She shrugged and took our plates. The owner peaked out from the kitchen, but never came out. Overpriced for what we received. read more

I ate here about 3 years ago and the bbq was fantastic, so I finally made it back. This time I don't think the cook knew what brisket was. it was very tough and dry with gristle. i couldn't even eat part of it, i had to spit in napkin.I honestly think it was some other cut of meat. it was cut with the grain. Service was good , but the brisket was so bad I had to apologize to the people I was with because I recommended it to them. read more

If you love Good TEXAS BBQ then you have to stop in and see Norma and Brian. They are the cutest couple on earth. They will treat you like family. They also have catering service. read more

REMEMBER THE ALAMO! The smile and warm welcome that greeted me set the stage for a most memorable and delicious meal. Without a doubt, I enjoyed one of the best BBQ plates ever. Please know I don't offer that endorsement lightly. Lonestar is absolutely the 'real deal'. read more

Full disclosure- our bar for BBQ is HIGH. We tour BBQ joints like others tour wineries or brew pubs. I'm not sure if it was just an off day after reading the other reviews or we are BBQ snob. We ordered the ribs and Pork sandwich. The sandwich was decent. Like we ordered and paid for it so we will go ahead and eat it. The ribs though... we couldn't even eat them. First any BBQ joint that smokes their ribs without removing the membrane is just wrong... Non membrane ribs are the way to go. The membrane is tough and kinda gross. Second- They have a pretty good smoke flavor, but they were super tough. When you think ribs, you want them to almost fall off the bone... you need low and slow... my guess is they are going too high and fast for true tender delicious ribs. Slaw was very basic (blan). French fries were the PRIZED part of the meal. Delicious! Truly good BBQ is hard to find, and this place just didn't make the cut for us. read more

Great little place for lunch! Great BBQ and the tater tots are awesome! Check them out!

Stopped in this wonderful place during a drive through Dayton yesterday. We had the brisket plates for lunch (great prices too, about 30% lower than the 'wannabe' Portland places we've visited). Everything was way yummy, cheap and the town folk treated us very well! read more

We really wanted to like this place... small, BBQ, close to home, potential to hire as caterer. Service was nice, but the brisket was the fattiest we have ever had (for all four of us). It was so fatty that we would not have served it. We told our server. She apologized. We hoped the chef would make an appearance and apologize. Nope. Won't be going back. Too bad. read more

Saw this on Yelp and decided to stop for lunch. We had the pulled pork nachos, which were HUGE and delicious, and the brisket sandwich and the pulled pork sandwich. What they have perfected is how to keep the meat very moist and tender, which is paramount. Everything was great, including their bbq sauces. Norma was also super nice and took great care of us. We will be back!! read more

The Lonestar Diner in Dayton, Oregon is shockingly good! I never would have expected to find such carefully prepared food, that blew me away, in such a tiny town. The Lonestar's Texas Burger was complete perfection: a third of a pound, high quality burger, done medium rare, per my request, with a generous helping of pulled pork, and a slice of wonderful bacon on top, with just the right amount of BBQ sauce, and hand cut fries on the side. Even their iced tea tasted freshly made. I can't wait for the Lonestar to start serving breakfast again!!! read more

The food might be great but I will never know as this location is closed. Don't order online as it will not be received.

Was looking for some catering help in Oregon Wine Country when I found Lonestar BBQ and Brian & Norma. Two of the nicest people you will ever meet and the food, service and ambiance are all perfect. I had a combination plate and every bit was awesome. I picked up lunch for 25 four days later and it was perfect and plenty of food. Can you say leftovers? I'm in love with the homemade spicy BBQ sauce and the beef rib. To die for. Go as often as you can!! Great job. read more

Great BBQ. Had the Brisket sandwich, it was wonderful and bread as well. Nice coleslaw too. Worth the trip to eat here. They also do catering. They did a motorcycle event at the Air Museum in McMinnville. Everybody love it. read more

The very best BLT ever! We will definitely back for some BBQ. Amelia handled a very busy evening efficiently and with a smile.

I am very picky about BBQ. Either the portions are small and the food is good, or the portions are huge and the food is just so-so. Lone Star manages to strike a good balance between the two. The prices are extremely reasonable, especially as the are has been someone "gentrified" by the wine crowd. I had a half-rack of ribs ($14.95), with mac-n-cheese and slaw as my sides. (It turned out that the mac-n-cheese cost extra). The half-rack was huge. Last BBQ joint I went to in Portland charged $20+ for a half-rack platter and had less ribs somehow. I will definitely be going back there. read more

This place is a solid 4 star for bbq which is hard to pull off. Fortunately the owners are great and the few problems I've had, they have zero problems refunding or making it right. So that really is 5 star in my book. Also, it's kind of nice that the food and staff are both awesome. read more

The food was truly "rib-sticking" fantastic, the portions were unreal and the hospitality was fantastic! Norma and Brian (owners) were truly friendly, outgoing, fun to talk to, and were more than accommodating. The word "accommodating" probably doesn't accurately describe them as they made it feel as if we were in their dining room hanging out with old friends. All of the dishes we ordered were served hot and were big enough to make you unbutton your pants after eating! - Brisket, pulled pork plate, Brody Bowl, Texas Sundae, carrot cake, cheeseburger...I don't think we could have gone wrong with picking anything off their menu as it was all lip-smacking delicious! Truly hit the spot after a long day of wine tasting and a great night cap to a fun day. Definitely worth the time to eat, sit back, relax and break bread with "old friends". read more

Lonestar BBQ & Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Oregon

We are from McMinnville and didn't even know this place existed in Dayton. Not sure how long it has been here but we came in for lunch today and loved it. We got the brisket plate and pulled pork plate. Both were great as well as the sides that came with them (cornbread, coleslaw, fries, potato salad). Perfect portion sizes for us. We will be back! read more

The best bbq in the Portland area. We got their sampler with pulled pork, ribs and brisket. Wit these came homemade sides - macaroni and cheese and sweet fried potatoes. The brisket was super juicy and great smokey flavor. Ribs were falling off the bone, super tender. read more

Ordered online at 6:15pm and their website said the pick up would be ready in 20 minutes so I drove over from Newberg and they were closed. Clearly they should not take online orders if they aren't open. Terrible service and needless frustration for their customers. read more

Came here with my wife and 5 year old while we were staying at the vintage trailers nearby. Had an amazing dinner. Atmosphere was great and the owners were extremely hospitable. My wife and I both got the pulled pork plate and it was delightful. The tillamook mac & cheese was also delicious. On a recommendation I tried the Shiner Holiday Cheer beer and was not disappointed. Not only do we have a new favorite place to eat nearby, but I also gained a new favorite beer for my list. We'd recommend this place to anyone passing through. read more

Lonestar BBQ & Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Oregon

I really enjoyed the Beef Brisket at Lonestar BBQ. The homemade sauces and Texas Beans were also great. This is a small town family owned business you will enjoy. read more

This place is amazing!!! We stopped here randomly on our way out to the coast and it was perfect! Everyone was super nice, a total gem of a local spot! Ask to try the spicy bbq sauce, you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent service and family atmosphere but the best part is the BBQ and handcrafted sauces. Delicious!

Frustrated ! Website said OPEN we drove all the way over here 3pm for nothing... They are Closed

Outstanding! My wife and I were in the area for our 34th wedding anniversary and wanted to try the BBQ. We were greeted warmly right as we walked in. We were given a table and a menu quickly too. The food and beverages arrived promptly after being ordered. The brisket, ribs, and sides were excellent. We tried three sides, beans, cole slaw, and mac and cheese. These were very tasty as well. This family run business has delivered just what I wanted, honest to good Texas BBQ. You will not be disappointed. Give them a try. read more

Lonestar BBQ & Catering - Brisket and ribs. Damn good. - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Oregon

From the moment you walk in you are greeted by the friendliest folks. Great little mom and pop restaurant with amazing food. The portions are huge so come hungry! Bummed we don't live in the area because it would hands down be my go to for BBQ. Love this place!! Thanks for such a wonderful atmosphere and great food!! Ps very kid friendly with a cabinet of toys to keep the little ones busy! read more

Best BBQ I've had outside of Texas by far!!!! The pitmaster and owner, Brian, was quite a character. He took time out and checked on my wife and I personally and even shared some of his smoking secrets with me. The brisket was my favorite, juicy and flavorful, while my wife had the pulled pork which was equally as delicious. You must try the Tillamook three cheese macaroni it was phenomenal. This is one of the best hole in the wall BBQ joints I have ever been in. A must stop if you're passing anywhere near Dayton, OR. read more

Lonestar BBQ & Catering - Beef brisket plate with Mac n cheese and pulled pork with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Oregon

This is the best BBQ restaurant I've been to between New Mexico and here. The portions are "Texas" sized and delicious! I had the the Green Burrito with BBQ brisket. If you leave there hungry, it's your fault. Norma & Brian will treat you like family everytime!! read more

Lonestar BBQ & Catering - Barbeque Near Me - Dayton, Oregon

Our brisket plate was delicious and the prices are extraordinary! The owner was extremely friendly! If we had more time during our visit to Oregon we would definitely come back! Don't miss this gem. read more

Great bbq platters. Was concerned when someone posted that they closed. Not true! Only remodeling. Open again Monday. Will be there.

My husband and I were going to be meeting our realtor, didn't have much time, but we were starving. Walking into the place gave us the feeling we were seeking- real food, great staff and that down home comfort. Though we were strangers they treated us as though they knew us. It felt awesome to enjoy the people there. Then, when we got the food, oh my goodness, I thought life couldn't get any better. But my tastebuds confirmed that life could be. Yum yum yum. We will be regulars from now on. I can't wait to try the rest of the menu. The prices are on point, service was terrific, and food was AMAZING! Thank all of you for making us feel so welcome! Ms Norma! We are gonna be neighbors! We got the house too. Now I know I am truly blessed! read more

We had dinner catered to the Vintages resort for my husband's birthday party - it was amazing. They helped us come up with a great assortment of food and delivered it, with utensils and paper plates - at a very reasonable price. Everyone oohed and aahed over the food - it was delicious (we had chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket with an assortment of sides) and the price was very reasonable. If I lived closer I'd eat here regularly! read more

My friend and I went there for their brisket/bacon grilled cheese sandwich for YCAP's contest, The Melt Down. I'd never been there and enjoyed the whole experience! The owners (and I'm assuming her mom) were the most genuinely friendly people! This is just a darling small town BBQ diner. Our sandwiches and fries were amazing. I'm glad we tried something new! read more

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This place deserves the stars just for the brisket! Ate a late lunch there last Monday, April 3 and could not believe the tasty, juicy brisket! Service was very personal and homey. Loved spending time with these friendly folks! Gary Olson, Owner, Le Cookie Monkey. read more

Amazing customer service! Great food! Ordered the taco salad! It was a big portion. The owner is super friendly I will definitely come back!

We came here with our large family and they set us in the back which was great. We had several young children with us and Lonestar BBQ made us feel more than welcome. We tried nearly everything on the menu and everyone was happy. We would definitely come back if they would have us! read more

This place serves Texas bbq. This place met my expectations. The beef brisket melted in my mouth. The pulled pork was alright. The house sauce was good, but I didn't care for the flavor of the spicy sauce. The cornbread was good. I was indifferent on the coleslaw and potato salad, but nothing strange about them. The menu is larger than expected. I saw a man receive the wet burrito and it was the size of a small dog. Yowza. I would say this place is on par with Ribslayer to-go in Mac from what I ate. This place is more of a sit down place versus Ribslayer. read more

We wanted to like this place and their staff is really nice. BUT . . . the food was just ok and the brisket was like leather. We were staying at the vintages and someone in the park suggested they were going to get take-out and we decided on the same. We all had to throw our brisket away because it was so tough. Their bbq sauce is delicious though - so if you're desperate to go there because there's nothing else in area then I'd stick to the pulled pork and fries which were good. The mac & cheese was more of a pastey flour/milk sauce and no hint of cheese so just know that's what you'll get if you're in the mood for that. Maybe we were there on an off day but I'm thinking probably not. read more