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Reverend's BBQ

3.8 (779 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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REVEREND'S BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Deviled eggs with burnt ends with chow chow on the side which is sooooo good
Jacqueline C.

Look, I'm not a huge BBQ fan but I like meats. And this place was pretty good. I only ate half of my plate because there was just so much food. I had to waddle out with my pants unbuttoned. But listen, this place is yummy. And clean and service doesn't suck. Eat up!

Inside bar
Winlee W.

Wing week-bees knees, 6 wings very loose sauce Ordered to go bbq came with 2 sides, not huge portions but the obligatory smoke is present. More of a sports bar, inside has tons of seating including the bar. Decor is southern hunter meets indie chic. Service was quick and knowledgeable, no lingering, not much back and forth. A no frills get my dang bbq in my belly right now.

HH rib and Mac N' Cheese
Olivia A.

Many people claim this place as their FAVORITE barbecue. We sat outside in the sun and enjoyed margaritas,Ribs,Open face sandwich, and Mac and cheese from the happy hour menu. The staff were cheerful and attentive :) They had a lot of inside seating as well. I can't wait to try more stuff here!

Old School Smash Burger
Sandra L.

My son loves Reverends BBQ. We stopped by Friday early afternoon for Happy Hour. The restaurant was quiet, clean with plenty of seating. All the staff were very friendly and engaging. Our party of 4 was seated at a cozy table near the bar. We ordered Old School Smash Burgers- L.M ground beef, house cheese blend, bread & butter pickles secret sauce, butter-griddled white bread. I loved this old school burger the smash patty was cooked perfectly resulting in a lacy, juicy and cheesy burger. The white bread is the perfect vessel to hold it all together. Simple and delicious. Happy Wedge salad - Iceberg Lettuce, LM Bacon, Shaved Radish, crispy Onions & Blue Cheese Dressing. Classic wedge salad the crispy onions and delicious bacon sets it apart from all others. Carolina Clamshell -Butter griddled white bread served open-faced with chopped pork shoulder, coleslaw and Carolins Gold sauce. This little gem was an unexpected surprise. I loved everything about this open faced sandwich and it only cost $4.50!

Carolina Clamshell
Jason C.

I don't know how I'd never come here before as it's been in my bookmarks for ages. I happened to be coming by and saw it was not only open but also happy hour. All the staff were friendly, and the place was super cozy. I liked they had some bottles of bbq sauce you could use as well as Crystal's and a whole roll of paper towels. They also have a very diverse tap list which I appreciated. I got the HH relish tray, Carolina Clamshell, and one rib for good measure. Everything was sooo tasty! I am a big lover of tangy BBQ, and this definitely brought the bright acidity I wanted. I was tempted to get more but was on a further journey for the day. Definitely my favorite place in town now! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

Deviled Eggs
Mecca F.

Evening out with my crew! After a small wait we were seated. The atmosphere is inviting with lots of chatter. The team works hard to clear and rotate the tables to keep the waiting list flowing. Once seated our food did not take long to make it to our table. Overall the brisket was perfectly balanced with a little dip in the spicy sauce. Topped with a side of collard greens and mac. Food did not disappoint!

I'm blown away! I am beyond impressed by this place, and especially by Dave! Wow what a guy, what a place!

The server Dave was incredible, the food was incredible! I am blown away! I wish I could tip the biggest tip ever!

Banana Pudding
Denise T.

Great BBQ find in Portland! First, cool decor and vibe. Second, short wait on a Saturday ight. Next. Our server, Brie, was helpful and friendly. Then the food... Brisket was moist with great smokey flavor. We prefer a leaner cut but still flavorful. Surprised but pleased with the beans that had been seasoned with beer and a lot of beef pieces. Such a rich flavor! Mac and cheese was fine. The fried polenta with corn chile sauce was a new experiment and it was a hit! Lastly, we indulged in the banana pudding. So creamy and rich. Overall, a win for finding another great BBQ place in Portland.

I wouldn't recommend going on a Wednesday in the middle of the day. The worst ribs I've ever had like beef jerky status, and they had the weirdest tasting sauce. Their side of Mac n' cheese with the stale potato chips tasted like garbage. To top it off my husband already S*** his pants after having the brisket sandwich and my stomach is now starting to rumble.

Hushpuppies
Diana X.

Ordered to go and it's always quite good and well packaged. Banana pudding is a repeat item for me, it's delicious. Grilled polenta is a great side, and the Mac and cheese was as well. Overall, definitely would order again!

Chicken Sandi
Mike G.

Gotten better over the years. Great Happy Hour and friendly staff. Fried chicken sandwhich and BBQ beans were amazing. And HH has a 6 dollar smash burger- in today's food cart rip offs, that's a deal.

Brisket, fires and mac and cheese.

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Brisket was way too fatty and not good quality. Need to up their game. The atmosphere on the deck was nice.

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OMG best BBQ ever, nicest staff. 1st time here and got the ribs and the smoked chicken salad. In heaven. Highly recommend!!!!

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Ask the Community - Reverend's BBQ

Do they still have happy hour all day Monday?

Not all day, but every day 3-6pm, amazing deals! Highly recommend the smash burger.

Is the meat halal?

Did you ever find out?

Are there any vegan options?

Currently there were no vegan options. They are operating at limited menu. There may have been some sides such as cole slaw or the fries but I am not sure what the fries are… 

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Lawless Barbecue

4.3(194 reviews)
3.0 mi•Central Eastside, Hosford-Abernethy, Southeast Portland
•$$

I may not know algebra or quantum physics but one thing I know for certain is good BBQ. I've been a…read morebackyard pitmaster for a long time, have multiple BBQ pits in the backyard, and while I'm not planning on headed to the World Championships in Memphis anytime soon; I'm pretty good. So, when I walk into a BBQ joint I usually can just kind of feel how it is going to go. Frankly, I wasn't too impressed on my visit to Lawless when I walked in the door. That feeling only lasted until my food arrived. Now when I walk in, I feel so foolish for feeling that way that first time. I have tried about everything, and I could run off a list of the things you should try. But that would be my list, not yours. Everyone likes something different. What I can tell you is what they do better than any other BBQ joint I have been to in the Portland Metroplex. First is the brisket burnt ends; Lawless knows how to make a burnt end that is tender with a flavor that will keep you coming back often. Second is their chicken wings. I don't know where their pitmaster finds these prehistorically large wings from, but they are amazing and juicy. If you are a fan of lemon-pepper I highly suggest that rub, but none of them are bad. Third is the brisket. Worthy of central Texas BBQ praise. Everything else is above average, the ribs, pulled pork and sides are all amazing. You cannot go wrong at Lawless. And if I small voice says this might not be a great place when you walk in the for the first time; tell it to mind its own business and order the burnt ends and wings.

After being on my list for over a year, I finally got to try Lawless. Unfortunately, it puts…read morePortland BBQ back into the category that I declared long ago as just tolerable in the sense that I am from the South and have had better meals out of a Styrofoam box than I have had in Portlands sad attempts of trying to upscale food that needs to be cooked with Soul! I'm not surprised... just disappointed that aside from one wayward, inexplicable New Yorker... this town has yet to produce one Pit Master! The food was tender but was just ok. It had flavor but not enough of the right flavor. The ribs fell off the bone a little too easily and had such a light smoke that they could have easily just been roasted in an oven. Considering they came pre-sauced in a sickeningly sweet Dr. PEPPERESQUE BBQ Sauce...I feel like they are trying to cover up the tasteless of the meat. No bark. No Smoke ring... just copious amounts of sauce! That's a huge Red Flag with BBQ! Truly great BBQ requires no sauce and any self respecting Pit man will not serve it that way. It issues always to be served on the side... let me decide if I like the taste of your meat or if I need it to cover up the lack of flavor. Thankfully, they make that decision for you here at Lawless so you don't get bland meat...unless you get the pulled pork sandwich...meat piled high is nice but like the ribs, no coloring to denote the meat ever touched a smoker. Instead a vinegar slaw and mustard dressing and no sauce. I must have missed the description on the menu describing it as a Carolina approach... I'm just used to having a choice when it comes to a basic pulled pork sandwich. I've lived in Portland long enough not to trust BBQ here... but I had a momentary weakness... one that will now be corrected by me cranking up my own smoker and smoking my own ribs and pork butt... BBQ flavored with salt, pepper, and smoke. No Sauce needed! Oh... and the greens... tasted liked someone in culinary school made them... tough and leafy...minimal flavor to the Pot Likker! And bacon? Everyone knows you don't use bacon to make your greens! It dries out from the long cook time and gets gritty! I really hope whomever runs this place ain't Southern... they granny rolling over in her grave! If you're a lifelong Portlander... or from Iowa... eat here...it is close enough. But if you have a list of your top five BBQ meals of all time in your head... only eat here if you can't make it yourself and you are really missing home. That was me today... unfortunately, I think I left sadder than when I arrived.

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4.4(1.7k reviews)
5.7 mi•Mississippi, Boise, North Portland, Northeast Portland
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HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND…read more This was hands down some of the best food I've ever had. The server was outstanding and had us cracking up the whole time. ( guy in glasses) we came here for my husbands birthday and it was amazing service and food. From the moment we walked in until the moment we left everything was great!! The drinks were delicious. We ordered almost everything off the menu because we couldn't decide. The chicken was AMAZING. I can't wait to come back!

Was intrigued to try Eem because I saw that they have a burnt ends curry. Hubs & I dined in for…read morelunner, and there was a small wait at around 4:15pm already & a line was forming outside before 5pm! We were glad we came when we did...anyway, onto the food+drink! -Life of Luxury Cocktail, this thing was served in a HUGE fish cup, lol! Bigger than my hand/as big as my face. It's on the sweet side, but I needed something sweet as a buffer since some of the dishes we ordered were a bit too salty. -Thai-Style Ceviche, 11/10. No friggin' notes. I highly recommend. Portion is a bit small, because I could have eaten MORE. -Sweet & Sour Fried Chicken was decent. We ordered the Small and it was about 5-6 boneless pieces. Very unique. I recommend to try if you like fried chicken. -Wok-Fried Yu Choy was wayyyy tooooo salty. Hubs & I wanted some greens and it was fried with generous amounts of garlic, but it just got saltier and saltier as we ate it. -White Curry w/ Brisket Burnt Ends, this dish was a little bit of a mixed bag. The white curry (roasted cauliflower + coconut cream) was delicious, but did it pair well with the Brisket Burnt Ends? Not really IMO. I don't think the flavors match. I'm not exactly sure what would pair well with the white curry, maybe some veg or tofu...but BBQ fusion with the curry wasn't the best. 2 unisex restrooms available, the one I used was clean. Service was a little scattered. We got the Yu-Choy first, followed by the ceviche a few minutes later. But the Fried Chicken and White Curry took a while to come (about another 10-15 mins. to come). We were lucky to find some street parking in the neighborhood nearby.

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4.2(47 reviews)
4.1 mi•Lents, Southeast Portland

My family chose to visit Uncle Earl's recently, and even though barbecue isn't my go-to, all it…read moretook was one glimpse of Uncle Earl's great big smile and I knew whatever he prepared for me would be delicious because it was made with love and enthusiasm. Truly, as impressive as the menu is here, the real secret ingredient is Uncle Earl, himself. His larger-than-life personality, infectious laugh, and genuine hospitality create an experience that feels like visiting an old friend rather than a neighborhood food cart. I settled on The Arnold: a half pound of brisket with a side of mac n cheese and a corn muffin. There are a number of sides to choose from, but the mac sounded appealing to me. Indeed, it was very rich and satisfying, but the meat is why people flock to this food cart! Tender, sweet and salty, and oh, so delicious; this is the barbecue I've been missing in my life! I love supporting businesses that embrace community, and Uncle Earl's manages to do that very well. Just take a look at these reviews and you'll find it very clear folks here go out of their way to make sure customers have a positive experience and enjoy their food. What more can you ask for?

The ribs were salty still had the casing on them. The beans had no meat whatsoever in them potato…read moresalad had no flavor. The hot link was good. I wouldn't buy anything again. Everybody got their own taste, but no. I have been wanting to try this and I guess I finally did

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Inside the CORE eating area

Uncle Earl's BBQ Bistro
Uncle Earl's BBQ Bistro

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