This is my new favorite barbecue place in West Michigan. It’s quite a hall for me. About 40 minutes. But it hands down, beats any of the chain barbecues and typically the good barbecue places in the Grand Rapids area do one thing well and everything else is OK. I had smoked chicken thighs and ribs. Both were perfect. I give the ribs a nine out of 10 and I give the chicken thighs a 10 out of 10. As advertise the ribs are “fall off the bone.“ But as a barbecue enthusiast that made me suspicious. Sometimes people boil ribs. I am positive. They don’t boil their ribs. Even though the meat fell off the bone it was still toothsome, and it had a good red barbecue ring. I’m looking forward to trying the other things. Their tacos are incredibly imaginative and if the rest of their meats and shrimp that they use in their tacos as as good as what I ate, this place is a solid five 0. The people that work there are very friendly and articulate. My only knock is, they could be a little more imaginative to bring a bit more of the smokehouse vibe to the interior of the restaurant. But I will say this. It’s worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lonnie Bloomquist
I am not a big rib guy, but these are by far the best ribs I’ve had, the wings are off the hook, brisket and chicken great too, LOL, everything is Awesome!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Ritzema
Great ribs and coleslaw
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Nardin
Really enjoyed Porters smokehouse, everything from the pulled pork and pulled brisket to the barbecue ribs and their housemade barbecue sauce.Porter's had just the right amount of smoke and moisture. From the clean and well-kept dining area, to the convenience of a drive-thru. Highly recommend this barbecue restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Craigw Clark
Armadillo eggs? Try one, what an awesome treat!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gavin Vander Laan
Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Nash
Porter’s catered our wedding and they were AMAZING. Our guests were raving about the food, especially the queso at cocktail hour and the smoked pulled pork and smoked chicken thighs. I also love the smoked Mac n cheese. Theresa and her team are rock stars - they had everything under control from set up to tear down, and packing up leftovers. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Throughout the planning process she answered all of my (many) questions promptly and made me feel so confident and taken care of. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a catering company with great food, great service, and great value.
This company also cares about the community and giving back, and that really sets them apart.
Karen Gebben Slagh
Porter’s catered our family wedding and did an AMAZING job! Food was delicious! Lots of rave reviews from the guests. Porters were so helpful and pleasant to work with! Thanks, Porters, for making wedding day go so smoothly! Highly recommend!
Michelle Reurink
Everything is wonderful my favorite is the armadillo eggs
scott bilbrey
Outstanding BBQ in the middle of nowhere 😁 Brisket was on point. Smokey, juicy, and very tender. BBQ ribs were fall off the bone delicious. The Brisket burger was destroyed by my Son. Nachos were great. The brisket sandwich with queso cheese was yummy. Call ahead cause they could run out of your favorites. I would put this place up against KC, STL, and some TX BBQ. So yummy 😋
Absolutely amazing. Great environment and best brisket I have ever had. Also cheap highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Wust
The best brisket in town (maybe ever?)! The queso brisket sandwich was phenomenal! And we loved the sides of cheesy potatoes and the mac 'n' cheese. Very delicious and would highly recommend!
Food: 5
Robert Rickard
Excellent BBQ! The young lady taking orders actually laid her head on the counter while taking the order, and was hard to understand. Food is exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Barb Barnes
Best ribs around. Good BBQ sauce, can buy to take home. Great tacos, which are often our go-to. Eat-in (can be a little noisy) or takeout; outdoor picnic tables available. Hours are unusual, so check when they're open. Reasonably priced. Worth the half- hour drive for us.
This is my new favorite barbecue place in West Michigan. It’s quite a hall for me. About 40 minutes. But it hands down, beats any of the chain barbecues and typically the good barbecue places in the Grand Rapids area do one thing well and everything else is OK. I had smoked chicken thighs and ribs. Both were perfect. I give the ribs a nine out of 10 and I give the chicken thighs a 10 out of 10. As advertise the ribs are “fall off the bone.“ But as a barbecue enthusiast that made me suspicious. Sometimes people boil ribs. I am positive. They don’t boil their ribs. Even though the meat fell off the bone it was still toothsome, and it had a good red barbecue ring. I’m looking forward to trying the other things. Their tacos are incredibly imaginative and if the rest of their meats and shrimp that they use in their tacos as as good as what I ate, this place is a solid five 0. The people that work there are very friendly and articulate. My only knock is, they could be a little more imaginative to bring a bit more of the smokehouse vibe to the interior of the restaurant. But I will say this. It’s worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I am not a big rib guy, but these are by far the best ribs I’ve had, the wings are off the hook, brisket and chicken great too, LOL, everything is Awesome!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great ribs and coleslaw
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed Porters smokehouse, everything from the pulled pork and pulled brisket to the barbecue ribs and their housemade barbecue sauce.Porter's had just the right amount of smoke and moisture. From the clean and well-kept dining area, to the convenience of a drive-thru. Highly recommend this barbecue restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Armadillo eggs? Try one, what an awesome treat!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Porter’s catered our wedding and they were AMAZING. Our guests were raving about the food, especially the queso at cocktail hour and the smoked pulled pork and smoked chicken thighs. I also love the smoked Mac n cheese. Theresa and her team are rock stars - they had everything under control from set up to tear down, and packing up leftovers. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Throughout the planning process she answered all of my (many) questions promptly and made me feel so confident and taken care of. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a catering company with great food, great service, and great value. This company also cares about the community and giving back, and that really sets them apart.
Porter’s catered our family wedding and did an AMAZING job! Food was delicious! Lots of rave reviews from the guests. Porters were so helpful and pleasant to work with! Thanks, Porters, for making wedding day go so smoothly! Highly recommend!
Everything is wonderful my favorite is the armadillo eggs
Outstanding BBQ in the middle of nowhere 😁
Brisket was on point. Smokey, juicy, and very tender.
BBQ ribs were fall off the bone delicious.
The Brisket burger was destroyed by my Son.
Nachos were great.
The brisket sandwich with queso cheese was yummy.
Call ahead cause they could run out of your favorites.
I would put this place up against KC, STL, and some TX BBQ.
So yummy 😋
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely Incredible Food!
Absolutely amazing. Great environment and best brisket I have ever had. Also cheap highly recommended
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best brisket in town (maybe ever?)!
The queso brisket sandwich was phenomenal! And we loved the sides of cheesy potatoes and the mac 'n' cheese. Very delicious and would highly recommend!
Food: 5
Excellent BBQ! The young lady taking orders actually laid her head on the counter while taking the order, and was hard to understand. Food is exceptional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Best ribs around. Good BBQ sauce, can buy to take home. Great tacos, which are often our go-to. Eat-in (can be a little noisy) or takeout; outdoor picnic tables available. Hours are unusual, so check when they're open. Reasonably priced. Worth the half- hour drive for us.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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