Really good brisket. It compares to Franklins, Snows, and Goldee's. Id pass on all the sauces but good brisket doesn't need a sauce. You can get point or flat depending on your preference. As a Southern who has moved up to NE, this is the best I've had so far. Hopefully the menu doesn't change too much with the refresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Tray
Michael Maigatter
Stopped by here for the first time on New Years Eve..the bartender said they're closing down to revamp the restaurant, and after trying their food I was kind of bummed to hear that! The ribs were tender and flavorful with a nice smokey spicy flavor. The staff was great. Cold beers and good food, what more could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ashley P.
This is a favorite restaurant to frequent for my household. If my husband and I go to Salvage, that means we are going all out. We are going to order the meat coma, with extra sides. It's always delicious, and a fun atmosphere too.Order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table or your spot at the bar. Huge sauce menu, which is one of the reasons this is one of my top 2 barbecue restaurants. The dill pickle shots are delicious - don't knock it til you try it! They have a really large space, so finding seating is rarely an issue. Usually you can park nearby as well. The bartenders are great as well as the rest of the staff. I really have no complaints about Salvage. It's just all around a great place!
Andrew Law
The brisket was amazing. What's up with all the pepper in the Mac though? My kids didn't like it. Seriously just fix that. People can add pepper.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tania Chadbourne
Portland is blessed to have three amazing barbecue places, and Salvage is definitely on that list (along with Noble and Elsmere). Salvage is the only one in- town / on the peninsula. Fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service, generous portions, and most importantly awesome BBQ!Parking: I've been here many times and only just discovered that there is a decent sized free parking lot behind the building. There is also metered street parking in front.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a custom made wooden ramp at the front door for wheelchair accessibility. Restaurant is first floor and one level.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich with Mac and Cheese
Nadia
Comparable to all bbq places I tried, overpriced, poor packaging, small portions, undercooked fries. Would not try again.
Food: 2
Service: 2
William O'Reilly
Great. Went there twice in two weeks because it was so good. Got the brisket, pork, fries, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tania Hopkins
Portland is blessed to have three amazing barbecue places, and Salvage is definitely on that list (along with Noble and Elsmere). Salvage is the only one in- town / on the peninsula. Fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service, generous portions, and most importantly awesome BBQ!Parking: I've been here many times and only just discovered that there is a decent sized free parking lot behind the building. There is also metered street parking in front.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a custom made wooden ramp at the front door for wheelchair accessibility. Restaurant is first floor and one level.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich with Mac and Cheese
Rosaura Miranda
This place surprised me i usually dislike anything smoked but their BBQ sauce and smoke was very good. Service was great!We ordered the Mest Fatality platter served 5-7Mac n cheese has a kick, collards yummy, baked beans were delish. Cornbread was little dry but it's corn bread! Ribs were tender, chicken wings were good too.All the meats were flavorful!We spent a total of $170.
Salvage BBQ is the only place I know where the atmosphere is perfect for feeding spirit and soul, (even if you do not indulge in "spirits" - and I do not). It is completely balanced, offering ease, good food, companionship, and a Pacman machine. There is a piano. There is neon. There are all those sauces to choose from, and what fun that is. Nothing is "dictated" there, if you know what I mean. It is both quiet and engaging. I order the brisket, beans, and cornbread, and delight in their pickles, too. I note, too, that I have been there in the late afternoon and at dinner time. I have not been there for the music. Times of day cause variation at most every restaurant. The place is incomparable.
I live in the Midwest and there is a lot of BBQ places. Salvage beat Midwest BBQ hands down. Mac and cheese is great. Portions are large. Really can't say enough good things about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Mac Cheese
Alexis Newman
The food here is good not great. The ribs were the standout item. The cornbread was dry and underwhelming. The beans were interesting - definitely a unique flavor compared to other baked beans. The fries were great too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Karen J
Go to the counter and place your order! No table service. Coleslaw sweet. Cornbread too dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Brigette C.
This is the best BBQ place in Portland. Reasonable price, great staff, great beer selection.. Also has mixed drinks. Cool lay out.
Seldomridge, Jeffrey J
This was the last restaurant my wife and I went to during our week in Portland. The half chicken was softer, tastier and less expensive than every uppity restaurant we went to. My wife also really enjoyed their pulled pork plate. They have dedicating parking, so not having to pay to park is a plus.
Really good brisket. It compares to Franklins, Snows, and Goldee's. Id pass on all the sauces but good brisket doesn't need a sauce. You can get point or flat depending on your preference. As a Southern who has moved up to NE, this is the best I've had so far. Hopefully the menu doesn't change too much with the refresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Tray
Stopped by here for the first time on New Years Eve..the bartender said they're closing down to revamp the restaurant, and after trying their food I was kind of bummed to hear that! The ribs were tender and flavorful with a nice smokey spicy flavor. The staff was great. Cold beers and good food, what more could you ask for?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is a favorite restaurant to frequent for my household. If my husband and I go to Salvage, that means we are going all out. We are going to order the meat coma, with extra sides. It's always delicious, and a fun atmosphere too.Order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table or your spot at the bar. Huge sauce menu, which is one of the reasons this is one of my top 2 barbecue restaurants. The dill pickle shots are delicious - don't knock it til you try it! They have a really large space, so finding seating is rarely an issue. Usually you can park nearby as well. The bartenders are great as well as the rest of the staff. I really have no complaints about Salvage. It's just all around a great place!
The brisket was amazing. What's up with all the pepper in the Mac though? My kids didn't like it. Seriously just fix that. People can add pepper.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Portland is blessed to have three amazing barbecue places, and Salvage is definitely on that list (along with Noble and Elsmere). Salvage is the only one in- town / on the peninsula. Fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service, generous portions, and most importantly awesome BBQ!Parking: I've been here many times and only just discovered that there is a decent sized free parking lot behind the building. There is also metered street parking in front.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a custom made wooden ramp at the front door for wheelchair accessibility. Restaurant is first floor and one level.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich with Mac and Cheese
Comparable to all bbq places I tried, overpriced, poor packaging, small portions, undercooked fries. Would not try again.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Great. Went there twice in two weeks because it was so good. Got the brisket, pork, fries, coleslaw, and Mac and cheese.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Portland is blessed to have three amazing barbecue places, and Salvage is definitely on that list (along with Noble and Elsmere). Salvage is the only one in- town / on the peninsula. Fun, casual atmosphere, friendly service, generous portions, and most importantly awesome BBQ!Parking: I've been here many times and only just discovered that there is a decent sized free parking lot behind the building. There is also metered street parking in front.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a custom made wooden ramp at the front door for wheelchair accessibility. Restaurant is first floor and one level.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich with Mac and Cheese
This place surprised me i usually dislike anything smoked but their BBQ sauce and smoke was very good. Service was great!We ordered the Mest Fatality platter served 5-7Mac n cheese has a kick, collards yummy, baked beans were delish. Cornbread was little dry but it's corn bread! Ribs were tender, chicken wings were good too.All the meats were flavorful!We spent a total of $170.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Chicken, Sausage, Baked Beans, Mac Cheese, Pickles, Meat Fatality
Salvage BBQ is the only place I know where the atmosphere is perfect for feeding spirit and soul, (even if you do not indulge in "spirits" - and I do not). It is completely balanced, offering ease, good food, companionship, and a Pacman machine. There is a piano. There is neon. There are all those sauces to choose from, and what fun that is. Nothing is "dictated" there, if you know what I mean. It is both quiet and engaging. I order the brisket, beans, and cornbread, and delight in their pickles, too. I note, too, that I have been there in the late afternoon and at dinner time. I have not been there for the music. Times of day cause variation at most every restaurant. The place is incomparable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I live in the Midwest and there is a lot of BBQ places. Salvage beat Midwest BBQ hands down. Mac and cheese is great. Portions are large. Really can't say enough good things about this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Mac Cheese
The food here is good not great. The ribs were the standout item. The cornbread was dry and underwhelming. The beans were interesting - definitely a unique flavor compared to other baked beans. The fries were great too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Go to the counter and place your order! No table service. Coleslaw sweet. Cornbread too dry.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This is the best BBQ place in Portland. Reasonable price, great staff, great beer selection.. Also has mixed drinks. Cool lay out.
This was the last restaurant my wife and I went to during our week in Portland. The half chicken was softer, tastier and less expensive than every uppity restaurant we went to. My wife also really enjoyed their pulled pork plate. They have dedicating parking, so not having to pay to park is a plus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pig, Half