You can smell the smoke from miles away—that captivating, mouthwatering aroma wafting in the air, signaling your senses that great barbecue is on the horizon. It’s what draws people to this outstanding barbecue restaurant in Portland serving up some of the most amazing succulent ribs – and more!
Podnah’s Pit is located at 1625 NE Killingsworth in Portland, Oregon.
Van Do/Google Maps The enterprise originally opened in 2006. And since that time it has grown to become one of the most popular restaurants in the Portland area.
Serving up great Texas-style barbecue, Podnah’s Pit is named after the nickname of the proprietor’s grandfather—“Podnah”—which, if you “speak Texan,” is the slang for “Partner.”
Podnah’s Pit Facebook Page The focus here is on the succulent ribs. These mouthwatering beauties are high quality, all natural ribs smoked daily on oak hardwood.
If you are a pork rib fan, these will take you to heaven!
Podnah’s Pit Facebook Page Think juicy, fall-off-the-bone, and oh-so delicious! The collard greens, barbecue beans, and cornbread are two of the restaurant’s delicious sides pictured here. Other side options include potato salad, cole slaw, green chile mac ‘n cheese, and Texas caviar.
Combo plates are a great way to sample several things on the menu.
Podnah’s Pit Facebook Page Feast your eyes on this one with the always-popular pork ribs, sliced brisket, and brisket enchiladas.
The Plato Tejano is another fan favorite at Podnah’s Pit.
Podnah’s Pit Facebook Page It comes with your choice of brisket, carnitas, or chicken, which is then accompanied by black beans, chips, salsa, a queso cheese dip, and homemade flour or corn tortillas.
Taco options are plentiful as well.
Podnah’s Pit Facebook Page Choose from The Gringo—a classic beef taco with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo in a crunchy shell—brisket, carnitas, smoked chicken, or Baja fish.
Other menu items that attract patrons from around the Portland area and further afield include smoked link sausages, the ubiquitous Texas Frito Pie, smoked half chicken, and smoked trout.
Van Do/Google Maps
The enterprise originally opened in 2006. And since that time it has grown to become one of the most popular restaurants in the Portland area.
Podnah’s Pit Facebook Page
The focus here is on the succulent ribs. These mouthwatering beauties are high quality, all natural ribs smoked daily on oak hardwood.
Think juicy, fall-off-the-bone, and oh-so delicious! The collard greens, barbecue beans, and cornbread are two of the restaurant’s delicious sides pictured here. Other side options include potato salad, cole slaw, green chile mac ‘n cheese, and Texas caviar.
Feast your eyes on this one with the always-popular pork ribs, sliced brisket, and brisket enchiladas.
It comes with your choice of brisket, carnitas, or chicken, which is then accompanied by black beans, chips, salsa, a queso cheese dip, and homemade flour or corn tortillas.
Choose from The Gringo—a classic beef taco with cheddar cheese, lettuce, and pico de gallo in a crunchy shell—brisket, carnitas, smoked chicken, or Baja fish.
Have you been to Podnah’s Pit? If so, we’d love to see your photos and hear about your experience there. You can also learn more about this popular Portland restaurant on its Facebook page.
If you’re looking for some way to burn off all those barbecue calories, check out these hiking trails in the Portland area.
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Address: Podnah’s BBQ, 1625 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211, USA
