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Smoked Texas-style barbecue & sides served in a simple, spacious restaurant with wood tables & bar.
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Address: 1625 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 281-3700
Website: http://www.podnahspit.com/
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Reviews
Tom Collins
I ordered the 2 plate special. BBQ ribs (3), BBQ chicken ( 1 quarter), a side of pinto beans with brisket, and another side of mac & cheese with chilies.
The ribs were tender and flavorful, but a little cold (everything was hot.
The chicken was great. Nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly.
Pinto beans & brisket were good but needed more brisket.
Mac & cheese with chilies was great.
… moreThe ribs were tender and flavorful, but a little cold (everything was hot.
The chicken was great. Nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly.
Pinto beans & brisket were good but needed more brisket.
Mac & cheese with chilies was great.
Gina Levine
Podnah’s pit is a neighborhood establishment. They been cooking great BBQ for ages, and also when they moved in to their current building a decade ago, the entire block changed and now it’s one of the best blocks for tasty bites in NE Portland. The queso and wedge salad are not to be missed and they have specials every night, including fried chicken on Thursdays which we had never tried. I shared the pit boss with my 13 year old son – it is a platter of all the meats and a few sides and IMHO a great deal at $45 (definitely enough for three unless you are eating with a 13 year old boy …) Hubs had fried chicken, mashed potatoes, the wedge. Our daughter ordered the kids burger and they have many kids options for only $6! Service was on point, food was tasty, vibe was chillin, we’ll be back!
… moreRyan Dellolio
Visit Date: 11/13/25
I had the opportunity to visit Podnah’s while on a business trip to Portland. This was the BBQ restaurant that was recommended by my coworkers from the area – and it didn’t disappoint! The service was great with friendly staff and the seating area was open and cozy.
I ordered the 2 meat plate with both meats being the brisket and with a side of green chili mac n cheese and cornbread. The brisket was well seasoned and tasted great… but the meat was unfortunately sliced with the grain which made it much tougher than it should have been. But I imagine without that, it would have been amazing. The cornbread was delicious with a good balance of sweet and savory. The mac n cheese was delicious, albeit a bit runny. My coworker also shared a pork rib and sausage – both of which were really good! Especially the rib, I loved the seasoning and tenderness. For dessert, the breading pudding was fantastic with fresh bananas and nilla wafers layered throughout.
Overall, I would absolutely visit again and would recommend others to try as well!
… moreI had the opportunity to visit Podnah’s while on a business trip to Portland. This was the BBQ restaurant that was recommended by my coworkers from the area – and it didn’t disappoint! The service was great with friendly staff and the seating area was open and cozy.
I ordered the 2 meat plate with both meats being the brisket and with a side of green chili mac n cheese and cornbread. The brisket was well seasoned and tasted great… but the meat was unfortunately sliced with the grain which made it much tougher than it should have been. But I imagine without that, it would have been amazing. The cornbread was delicious with a good balance of sweet and savory. The mac n cheese was delicious, albeit a bit runny. My coworker also shared a pork rib and sausage – both of which were really good! Especially the rib, I loved the seasoning and tenderness. For dessert, the breading pudding was fantastic with fresh bananas and nilla wafers layered throughout.
Overall, I would absolutely visit again and would recommend others to try as well!
Gabe Zatz
The atmosphere and service here are great. I like all the wood everywhere. They are making legit bbq and it smells smoky and delicious when you walk in.
It could be cheaper, but it could also be more expensive easily. I would day this is a fairly priced establishment for what you get.
Brisket was good. Hish puppies were amazing. The corn bread is outstanding. Great wedge salad.
It has a very southwestern style. Lots of green Chiles in everything if you are sensitive to spicy food.
The Mac n cheese has a cheeze sauce, which is not the style I prefer. But it tastes great with the green Chiles.
The ribs were tough for me is my only complaint. I would come back here for sure, especially with a large group.
… moreIt could be cheaper, but it could also be more expensive easily. I would day this is a fairly priced establishment for what you get.
Brisket was good. Hish puppies were amazing. The corn bread is outstanding. Great wedge salad.
It has a very southwestern style. Lots of green Chiles in everything if you are sensitive to spicy food.
The Mac n cheese has a cheeze sauce, which is not the style I prefer. But it tastes great with the green Chiles.
The ribs were tough for me is my only complaint. I would come back here for sure, especially with a large group.
Kara
Had brunch and it was AMAZING!!!! Quick service, delicious hot food. The biscuits were so crispy and fluffy and the gravy was the perfect amount of seasoning. 10/10 can’t wait to come back!!!
Update! Went back and got their pancakes!!! Still delicious, still 10/10. Next time I’m getting their potatoes.
… moreUpdate! Went back and got their pancakes!!! Still delicious, still 10/10. Next time I’m getting their potatoes.
Charlie Te
Its been awhile since I have been back to Podnahs. We came for lunch to try out their special wings for wings week, which was pretty decent. For me, the jalepeno cheddar sausage stole the show. I would come back and get it everytime. Its super flavorful and bursting with cheese. I also want to come back and do their dinner specials.
… moretay savage
So, Im giving this place 2 stars just because the cashier and cook were really nice and answered all of my dietary questions. I ordered the brisket tacos. They had no flavor at All. I ordered the Texas red chili, it tasted like burnt taco seasoning over shredded beef. Really bad. I also had the day old pecan pie (I confirmed with the cook it was made the previous day). The filling was actually really good, but the pecans on top, sadly, were burnt. It was a Monday if that makes a difference.
… moreHolly Wheeler
I have been going to Podnahs for well over 10 years ( started at its previous location)
Always top notch for bbq; and i adore thier collard greens!
I havent been there in about 6 months so maybe things have changed but there was a super weird aftertaste to my brisket today and i wasnt fond of the jellied bbq sauce (texture of jello)
Still going to rate it a 3 as every other time ot has been a true 5/5.
Hopefully a one off today!
Also, even if you order take out, its an automatic 18% gratuity. I usually tip 20% anyways, but it feels a little pushy/desperate/tacky. Not going to downrate for that but want to mention it.
… moreAlways top notch for bbq; and i adore thier collard greens!
I havent been there in about 6 months so maybe things have changed but there was a super weird aftertaste to my brisket today and i wasnt fond of the jellied bbq sauce (texture of jello)
Still going to rate it a 3 as every other time ot has been a true 5/5.
Hopefully a one off today!
Also, even if you order take out, its an automatic 18% gratuity. I usually tip 20% anyways, but it feels a little pushy/desperate/tacky. Not going to downrate for that but want to mention it.
Stephen Armour
Food here is very good. Brisket was soft and smoky flavorful, same with chicken. Collared greens were just right. Cornbread very good. Baked beans tremendous,spicy not so sweet Cole slaw was also good. Very relaxed atmosphere.
… moreRandy Rhodes
As a born and raised Texan, I was very nervous about trying BBQ in Portland. Podnah’s passed with flying colors! Everything was great from the meat to the sides to the sauce. This will probably be a go-to from now on.
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