Podnah's Pit Bbq

The meal was great, we had a menu for 2-3 people, with two people, we had a problem eating everything. The portion was big, which is good. The menu was a bit confusing, where the volume of beers is not indicated, you don't even know if it's a canned or draft beer. After asking about the type of beef (there are a total of 15 dishes on offer), the staff did not know which part of the cow the meat was from.

Really good BBQ. Brisket, ribs, sausage all good stuff. Also really good sides - collard greens and beans. I did not like the automatic 18% "Gratuity" charge on all orders. I still believe that is my decision. I do typically tip 20% for good service. But making this a automatic charge is a mistake. I most likely will not return.

So I've been going to Podnahs for years... like even back when they were on Prescott between NE 14th and 15th... so perhaps I'm bias when I say they are the best BBQ in Portland, bar none! The ribs are my favorite, it's hard for me to try other things when I'm there because I always want the smokey ribs! Collard greens, green chile mac n cheese, corn bread all of it so good! Now the "texas caviar", which is like a vinegar based black eyed pea salad isn't for everyone, but I like that too! And then the banana pudding.....omg..like mom used to make!

I should have taken photos but was talking and forgot but the brisket was pretty darn good! Side of baked beans and Cole slaw with a slice of cornbread! Two nice size slices of brisket. I thought I would want more when I saw the plate but I am sufficiently stuffed! Should I get the banana pudding?? Probably not (but I think I will) 😎😋

I grew up in the town that hosts the international BBQ festival every year so I'm really picky with my BBQ. I am partial to Carolina style, Texas style, and of course Kentucky style since that's what I ate growing up. This place is Carolina style and it's really good. The meat was incredibly tender, the fat off the brisket melts in your mouth, ribs fell off the bone, smoked beautifully, the dry rub was delicious and the sausage snapped back at you. The sauces are great too and the baked beans were amazing. The green chili mac was ok. Certainly not worth paying an extra two bucks for. Not very cheesy, pretty watery. The cornbread was alright, I personally prefer a sweeter cornbread, I also think that a meal which says it feeds 2-3 people should have more than one slice of cornbread. It's also odd for pickles, onion, and bread not to be included with the meal. I've never gotten a meal that included BBQ pork that did not also include these things. But I digress, I still feel like $36 for the pit boss was reasonable. Overall, my husband and I enjoyed it! They clearly know how to handle their meats!