I'm upset that I didn't know about this place sooner. We took our food togo from a very upbeat and helpful staff. My son and daughter loved their burgers. The sides worked but the ribs, brisket and bbq beef were outrageously delicious and kindly selected by the very sweet young woman at the register. We will be back soon! read more

Roger That BBQ - Manager Cameron and his happy staff slaying it. (This was only the first night that we met) - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great bbq! We came at a time when they had sold out of ribs. I had the brisket instead. Delicious! It was very tender with a good sized portion. The bbq sauce was a great compliment to the meat. Not too spicy. Not too bitter. It was perfect. The fries were also nice and crisp crinkle cut without being greasy. I will definitely be a rerun customer. read more

Roger That BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We have never disliked a single item from Roger That! The ribs are spectacular. The cole slaw and street corn, delicious. Amazing pulled pork and a really great spicy Mac-Cheese. PS: Add a couple of Wimpy Burgers on to your order! read more

Went in today to get some BBQ and enjoy the patio. Service was great and the food was incredible. We had a couple of the wimpy burgers, brisket and the chicken bacon ranch sandwich...everything was hot and fresh. There were plenty of shaded areas on the patio. The owner even brought a bowl of water out for my dog. read more

Great barbecue. Love the brisket. It's a favorite of mine and my parents frequent there from another town as well.

There are things about Salem that are just odd. I can't even put my finger on it. It has a vibe. It is not hipster like Portland, not Stepfordy like Bethany where I live, not hippie like Eugene, not folksy like Corvallis. It is not cool like Bend...I don't know. It is kind of a Grimm thing. Like there are vesen lurking around corners. And it seems stuck in another decade. The 70's maybe. My ex and I were in Salem with time to kill having dropped the teens off at an anime con. It was in Keizer. Everything close by was a chain. Meh. Sushi? I said. Naw, he said. (* note: if you love sushi make for damn sure the person you marry and have progeny or even share pets with does too. I epically failed at this.) We ultimately settled on barbecue. And then we looked on yelp and drove into the boonies for a few miles This BBQ place is open part time ( Thursday- Sunday, each day until they run out) in a building that is more like a grange or Elks lodge or something of that ilk. There is a sign that says "BBQ" with an arrow out front. There is a small parking lot in front of the nondescript brown building. Headed into the nondescript building the ex was doubtful. Are you sure? he asked. Really? Then we smelled it. That BBQ meat smell. Ok then. Inside there is a small restaurant type space. It has long tables with attached benches or metal chairs. There are rolls of paper towels and baskets of plastic utensils. You order at the counter and the food comes out on paper on a plastic tray. They have made some effort to make it cute. We ordered two pulled pork sandwiches. They come on a big roll with two crispy tempura onion rings and a side. We chose baked beans and cheesey hash brown casserole. ( it was a special). We could have split a sandwich, but since we didn't expect it to be enormous we each took half home. The hash browns were ok, kinda salty, the beans were delicious. The onion rings were deemed too greasy by the ex, I liked them. I wished the sandwiches had slaw on them but the pork was smoky, tender, with a good bark and not too mushy, stringy, or fatty which sometimes ruins pulled pork. It was good. Nice smoke. It did not need sauce but their sauce is good. Not too sweet. Not too spicy. Tasty. A weird but decent Salem BBQ experience. ( BTW the brisket, ribs, chicken, and burgers looked good too). P.S. We had to fill our water cups at the water fountain in the hall by the restroom. That was a little odd. read more

Roger That BBQ - lunch!! - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Ribs were amazing! They have definitely upgraded those. Mac and cheese was still gross, onion rings WTF super bland and disgusting.

The service was... Questionable? They were talking about someone who had the same name as me. When I gave my name, one of the younger guys said "what a coincidence. Sometimes the name (name) doesn't make sense." Maybe I'm overreacting, but in my opinion and work experience, that's very unprofessional and you don't say that when a customer, who just said their name, is present. That made me feel so uncomfortable, and hurt to be honest. If you're gonna bash my name, do it when I can't hear you. read more

Food is all around fantastic! Service is always above and beyond friendly and fast and the setting is so comfortable, this is definitely a staple date night/family dinner spot for us! read more

I got smoked brisket tacos the brisket is dry no flavor I bought the hush puppies hush puppies had no salt or sugar to taste playing the only thing that was good was the prime rib sandwich but they gave me a zoo that was five times salty dinners ever should be so you know just had them all around and not a good experience I'm a send pictures and let you know this is what it is read more

Roger That BBQ - Nice soft hush puppies but no flavor no salt no sugar - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Decent BBQ But the average wait on a slow day is about 30 min, Even for to go orders These dudes need to figure out how to reduce these long wait times when volume is so low. read more

Roger That BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is my favorite BBQ that I've found in Oregon. Possibly a tie with Pete's meats in Oregon city brewing. I live in Central Oregon but any time I'm coming through Salem I make sure to stop here and try to time it around lunch. I love that it's always a little smoky in the dining room. The place just smells delicious. The brisket and ribs are always perfect. I've never eaten anything here that wasn't outstanding. I wish central Oregon had a decent BBQ but it's all pretty much a joke. I often make motorcycle rides to Salem just to have lunch here in the summer. It's that good! I'm actually kind of glad that I don't live closer to this place because I'd weigh 300 pounds I need to hear every single day I swear. read more

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Best brisket in town! Wish i had bought more than 1lb of brisket. Definitely tender and well seasoned too! I get why with their limited hours they are packed- its worth the wait! RT bbq you've earned yourself another loyal customer :) Yelp you did it again. Thanks for a great recommendation! read more

Roger That BBQ - Moist and tender brisket!!! No knife needed! - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Okay. Simply the best Barbecue I've had in this state. Simple. Roger barbecues old school with an oak smoker that he starts on one day and empties on the next day. I asked how long he smokes his brisket. 18 hours. Ribs, Oh my. This is proof that God likes me. Really likes me. Hot links, Wimpy burgers, Sweet cream corn, sauce covered fingers, sauce covered faces. read more

Just a casual eatery, but with the most delicious mouthwatering meats. I love the spicy sausages. My husband loves the ribs and brisket. Excellent sides as well. Friendly service. Relaxed outdoor seating. For flavor, you really can't beat this barbecue place. read more

Ahhhh-mazing BBQ! Get there early, they run out fast. The ribs are slow cooked and juicy. There seating available outside that's if you make it out with food left to eat. Yummmm! read more

Roger That BBQ. (It should be named "OMG Roger, This BBQ is Spectacular!") Roger richly deserves more than Five Stars. I recently returned from Lockhart, Texas, having made the meat-lovers pilgrimage to the heart and soul of Texas Hill Country Barbecue. We dined at Black's Barbecue, Kreuz Market, Smitty's Market ... all the iconic BBQ places you see on food shows every week. And in all honesty, they have nothing on Roger That BBQ. Roger has exceptional Pork Ribs, more than exceptional Beef Brisket, and very good Pulled Pork. My mother-in-law's favorite are Roger's Tacos (three for $8), with your choice of brisket, chicken and pulled pork ... just delicious. The sides are pretty good ... the BBQ Beans are exceptional, the Mac-N-Cheese is very good (spicy), the Fried Pickles very good, the Slaw and Kicked Up Corn (spicy) is good, and the Potato Salad could use a little oomph. The sweet, red BBQ sauce is to die for. I have eaten at Roger That BBQ more than 33-times now, and it is killing me, because I love to try new restaurants, and every time I ask the family "where to today?," they sing the "Roger That BBQ meat, meat and more meat song." It is just that GOOD. Talk about long hours, every time I have been there, Roger and his wife have been in the kitchen, making sure the food they served met their high standards. Plenty of parking, the dining room clean and tables bussed, clean bathrooms, seasonal seating outside, cornhole (bean bag toss), and excellent service and friendly, enthusiastic Staff. BBQ Nirvana in West Salem. Five Stars, I wish I could make it Eight! read more

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Quite possibly the best BBQ in the Willamette Valley evverrrrrrr! What do I love about Roger that BBQ? Uh, meat, meat, and more meat?! The more appropriate question is: what is there NOT to love? Not only am I too lazy to ever be vegetarian, but why would I do that to myself when pork (in all its forms) is on my Top 10 list of the most perfect foods in existence!? And don't judge me for also wanting a pet pig. (Pigs are rad in any form you can enjoy them in). Hubby and I went on a trip to Tennessee a few years back and basically ate our way around the state, so needless to say, when we moved to Oregon, Roger That was immediately on my radar. And their BBQ style did not disappoint. With a focus on smoked pork and brisket, Roger That gracefully sidesteps the gross sugary sauces that define Carolina BBQ and instead lets the gorgeous flavors of the meat shine through. Though of course, you have access to some perfectly balanced and zesty sauces if you'd like them. Give me some heat and vinegar with my smoked meats any day! Pair a tasty pile of flesh with a large sweet tea, some creamy coleslaw and a pile of their $1-a-piece wimpy burgers, and you have yourself a fine meal that will transport you to the land of the Great Smokies in no time. My only sadness is that they're only open until they run out of meat (but hey, that's how you know it's fresh and made that day!) so I get a little antsy thinking of other eager patrons whisking my meat away before I can eat it. But trust me, it'll be worth the drive out to West Salem every.single.time. Hell, this joint even has the power to make crossing the infamous "Bridge" much less painful, so don't hesitate to make Roger That the purpose of your next delicious quest! read more

I'm always on the lookout for good BBQ, this place has it. The wimpy burger is awesome. Stop by if you're in the area.

Roger that has some really incredible food. My family's favorite is their brisket, and ribs. And for sides we love their bbq beans(has good chunks of meat), garlic bacon green beans, and the kicked up corn(has some spice). The brisket is truly the highlight every time. It's so tender and flavorful. We've come about a half dozen times now and also ordered a couple pounds for a party and every time it's been fantastic. Such a great bbq spot, and fast friendly service. Definitely come check these guys out if you love BBQ! read more

This is probably the best BBQ in Salem. Friendly people run it. We have lived in Kansas City and visit Memphis often, though, and this doesn't compare. We ordered the Pitmaster which includes brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork. The meat was falling off the bone for the ribs. I thought the meat was dry, though, but didn't say anything. Shortly after, my husband said the ribs were dry. The pulled pork was okay. The sausage was good. Brisket was tender with a smoke ring. The included sides are really small, measuring about 1 cup each. The potato salad needed more flavor. The baked beans were good. Cole slaw was okay. read more

Roger That BBQ - The Pitmaster with sides. Ribs not shown. - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

When we walked into this place a 1pm we were third in line at the counter. After us there were a few more people but since there's been no line at all. We ended up waiting 48 minutes for one plate of food that my wife and I split. That was pretty disappointing. We had the brisket and pulled pork plate with veggies and their corn side. The brisket was good but half of it was fat. The pork was good but also fatty. The corn was my choice and super bland. I thought it was going to be like elote but instead it just tasted like corn in cream. The veggies were green beans with bacon chunks and were good. The plate with a soda was $30. read more

So disappointed! I've been craving bbq chicken for quite some time. I can't bbq at home so it's a special treat for this "lady on a tight budget". Went in yesterday @ 3pm (open noon to 5pm) and ordered the combo to go; bbq chicken breast, fries and slaw. I didn't even leave the parking lot...the fries portion was small, cold and not all were cooked through. The bbq chicken was dry; maybe I should know better because it's a breast? Slaw was small and "so so" in taste. Luckily I added bbq sauce to my chicken before I left the restaurant, it helped a little w/the dryness. Stuff ain't cheap these days so when I do make a decision to order food (and tip; always tip!) it's because I wanted something special. read more

Boring bbq. There is far better just a couple blocks away. Overcooked, dry, average sauce that isn't any better than grocery stores. Salem has far better BBQ to offer. read more

Best bbq in Salem, hands down! Be sure to get there early before they sell out. That would be tragic.

wow! I'm not sure how this place has such good reviews. It's a glorified hotdog stand with extremely poor food. I should've known when I saw that there were only teenagers behind the counter like it was a McDonald's. The barbecue chicken didn't have any barbecue sauce on it, and resembled a baked potato, in fact, we thought that's what it was when they handed it over to us. The french fries were probably frozen bag from winco, at least that's what they looked like. The food was lukewarm ! if we weren't absolutely starving we would've asked for a refund and left. One of the worst places I've ever ever eaten at. read more

Best freaking brisket ever. Pulled pork is also delicious. I don't get too excited about their sides, it's all about the meat.

Always good bbq Especially like the pastrami sandwich when they have it... My regular order is a brisket plate moist, loaded fries with brisket, and a couple of whimpy burgers..... Will give me 3 eating sessions.... read more

We love, love, love this place. Stopped in for 4 pulled pork sandwiches (two with coleslaw, 1 with fries, and 1 with cajun tots) and an order of chicken tenders for one of the kids. The pulled pork sandwiches came with a mix of bark and center meat (I lucked out and had lots of bark - too much bark is not in my vocabulary) and some fantastic sauce. The sauce was a thin molassesey, tomatoey deliciousness that still stuck to the meat. I will admit, fries and tots may also have been dipped in the sauce. My daughter told me the chicken tenders are worth another trip; however, next time she wants the brisket! read more

Super good food. The brisket was just a tad dry but other than that it was super good. The barbecue beans and coleslaw hands-down probably the best I've ever had. Would go back again and again and I will def tell others. read more

First off I would like to say we have been going to Rodger That many times , and it's usually amazing but this time it was just okay which was surprising. We ordered our usual Whimpy burgers that are always good, cheesy bread which was also good.... Then we ordered a half rack of ribs which seemed skimpy for the price.. the worst thing we got was brisket tacos that seemed to have a lot of fat. In fact, it was mostly fat. Hardly any brisket. I would probably weed the fat out before I made tacos loaded with fat. Won't be ordering those again. We didn't really take pictures or whatever but we were disappointed.....tried to contact privately but weren't able to so had to do a yelp review. read more

We past this place and went back and saw the "bbq" sign. Once you open the door and walk in, you can smell the aroma of meat with bbq cooking. They just opened and people started coming in. Some ordered take out and others dined in. It's my husband and I first time here. I ordered the "wimpy" single cheeseburgers and side of fries. My husband had the brisket with two side orders. Staff was friendly and excellent service. I highly recommend this place if you are on the area or craving great bbq. . read more

Roger That BBQ - brisket, slaw, kicked up corn - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Like most places, the quality can vary and sometimes by a significant amount. I've been back here a couple of times and while it's a well run machine that moves people through quickly, the quality has suffered these last couple of times (dryer and tougher beef). I think it's a great place to go, it's lively and the folks (staff and customers) are uniformly happy and talkative. It seems to be much more of a family vibe than most places. While I've never had food that I couldn't eat, there are times that it's more exciting to eat than others. I don't know if it's a matter of when you arrive that drives the quality of the food or if it's something else. The portions are well sized, the side orders are more uniformly good and it's always a fun outing. It may not be the place if you want to dash in and grab some food. You'll be waiting a bit. Eating in is a good community type of experience, it's not solitary folks eating quietly. read more

Best BBQ in Salem! Get the greats before they're sold out! Delicious sides and the wimpy burgers are off the chain!

The moist extremely tasty, tender ribs, brisket . All of the meats are delectable. Sandwiches are so delicious, chicken, pork. Very yummy. You can't go wrong in any of their food you order. PS the fried dill pickles read more

Food is excellent and the owner is so sweet. Need to get there early they sell out of almost everything! But it's so worth it.

The brisket was YUM. Tender, made fresh and delicious. My fries were great. They only have one bbq sauce choice, but it's good and pairs well with their meats. My husband got the spicy Mac n cheese with his sandwich..... but sadly it's just nacho cheese with noodles. The environment is super cute and down to earth. Their outside seating area is ADORABLE! I would love to know if they cater or rent this space out. Limited hours so try it out when you can! read more

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I love this gem in Salem. It hits the spot for my meat hankering. The brisket is flavorful and not too fatty. The ribs are fall off the bone. This time we got cheesy fries with brisket because Roger's post on Facebook has had me hankering for weeks. Kept bugging hubby about stopping here during our trip to Oregon. Good thing it is a trip for us, otherwise I would be obeast. Support local businesses. Love finding local gems. read more

This was our first time visiting Roger That BBQ. Good food, friendly staff, cool venue. We will be back. read more

Roger That BBQ - Pulled Pork and Brisket W/ Spicy Mac and Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is not a foodie, competition-level bbq place. Ribs come sauced. No smoke ring. Baked beans were extra-meaty and not too sweet: 5 stars. Cole slaw: standard 3 stars. We got a full rack of ribs which came in two pieces: one moist and meaty (4 stars), the other over-cooked, dried out and hard (2 stars). Outdoor picnic area makes this place a keeper for locals. Enjoyed my afternoon pit stop on one of their picnic tables. read more

Roger That BBQ - Al fresco dining is available. - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon