BBQ Restaurants in Oregon

When Guy Fieri brought the Triple D crew to Oregon between 2009 and 2017, he uncovered a surprisingly robust barbecue scene that proves the Pacific Northwest knows its way around a smoker. Across four featured restaurants—three of which are still serving up flavor to this day—Oregon’s BBQ joints earned an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from hungry diners.

Portland emerges as the undisputed barbecue capital of the state, claiming three of the four featured spots. Leading the pack is Matt’s BBQ, a 4.7-star powerhouse that had Guy raving about their Texas-style smoked meats. Not far behind, PDX671 brings a unique fusion twist to the Portland scene with its 4.5-star rating. Down in Eugene, Papa’s Soul Food Kitchen and BBQ rounds out the top performers, earning 4.4 stars for its soulful Southern-inspired plates.

Whether you’re craving classic brisket, inventive fusion flavors, or down-home soul food with serious smoke, Oregon’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives destinations deliver the goods. These aren’t just restaurants—they’re flavor destinations worth the pilgrimage.