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Best Portland Barbecue Restaurants

From smokehouse to hoghouse and roadhouse, we've rounded up the best in barbecue. Sure, preferences abound when it comes to matters of the grill. So maybe it's a pulled pork sandwich on squishy white bread you crave or Texas brisket with a side of coleslaw and sweet tea. One day you might like your ribs slathered and glazed in tomato sauce; the next day rubbed with special spices; and the next marinated and drenched in tangy vinegar. Whatever your pleasure, try these smokin' spots for the best barbecue around in Portland.

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Campbell's Bar-B-Q

Barbecue

12/20

8701 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, OR 97266
503-777-9795 |

Carnivores crave the slow-cooked brisket, links and baby-backs at this barbecue joint. More...

Cannon's Rib Express

Barbecue

Quick Bite

5410 NE 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
503-288-3836 |

Authentic barbecue to go, complete with all the trimmings. More...

Clay's Smokehouse Grill

Barbecue

11/20

2932 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97202
503-235-4755 |

Good barbecue and more at this family-friendly joint. More...

Podnah's Pit

Barbecue

11/20

1625 NE Killingsworth St.
Portland, OR 97211
503-281-3700 |

A popular destination for Portland's barbecue fans. More...

Tennessee Red's Restaurant & Lounge

Southern

10/20

Dining Room at Tennessee Red

2133 SE 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97214
503-231-1710 |

The ribs are smoking at this sweet barbecue shack. More...

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