Podnah's BBQ

1625 NE Killingsworth St, Portland
(503) 281-3700

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Hayley Stafford

I ordered online for take out on Tuesday 6/3. My partner went in and picked up the order around 7pm. When he went to the bar to pick up the order (as the email receipt instructed), the waitress--who had to step away from waiting tables to assist my partner--asked for the name on the order before putting the order together. My partner specifically requested that she double check the order, and she said we were missing white bread. Got home and noticed we were also missing our sides (potato salad, BBQ beans, and collard greens). I guess we needed to check our order ourself? By the time we noticed the missing items, the restaurant was closed. So it seems we're out money and food. The food is pretty alright otherwise.

Chris Schleiger

BBQ was excellent. No complaints on food or service. Auto gratuity is pretty annoying. I always tip well, but I do not agree with the idea of 18% required tip on a party of 2. I did not see the small fine detail at the bottom of menu, and was disappointed with the auto tip at the end of meal. Left a bad taste on my otherwise excellent meal. Normally, I tip 20% on good service. You lost 2% of my tip on the required tip.

Regina George

As girl raised on southern cuisine and delved into the best BBQ joints in Nashville and Texas, this place was ok. I have nothing bad to say about anything it was all good but it is hard to go back to average BBQ when you’ve had the best in whole country.

Ja'Nelle Samuels

I ordered Podnah’s for delivery and should have known not to. The last time I placed an order for delivery, an item was missing. Same thing happened this time.

I ordered the two meat plate with potato salad and green chili mac. The green chili mac, as expensive as it is, is missing from my order.

I also ordered the Texas Ted cup (chili) that came with cornbread.

The chili was hot but not flavorful at all. All I could taste was hot. The cornbread was okay, but it had no real Fahr except for cornmeal.

I’m so disappointed that I haven’t eaten the rest of the food. Podnah’s can’t seem to get it right and Uber gave me a lousy $2 for the missing item, citing it wasn’t a concern.

brett feldman

Stopped in here before school and the service as well as food was outstanding!
It seemed like they had recently updated their menu so I tried the brisket taco and the jalapeño Mac and cheese and the baked beans.
The brisket taco came with. Healthy serving of brisket and two tortillas.
The Mac and cheese had exceptional flavor and the beans had a nice tang to them.
Their new menu has already added gratuity into the price of the menu items just FYI.

Alexandra Beresnyak

I had an amazing experience here. I went into labor and my service staff acted as midwives and delivered my baby! The queso in hand, Will kept feeding me cheesy covered chips like a pregnant dionyses, while Autumn caught my exploding fetus from the womb. Truly an incredible moment at Podnahs. Give these people a RAISE. Afterwards we took baby Brisket [Brisk for short] home and will forever be in debt to the incredible staff at Podnahs.

DR SEUZ

Just not good. Dry brisket, lame sauces and 18% automatic gratuity without notice is not cool. Especially when the service is slow and nobody checks on you after dropping off your meal. Buster’s barbecue blows this place out of the water in comparison.

Stephen Armour

Food here is very good. Brisket was soft and smoky flavorful, same with chicken. Collared greens were just right. Cornbread very good. Baked beans tremendous. Very relaxed atmosphere.

Scott Schneider

Mandatory gratuity does not excuse incredibly rude and disrespectful service. I'd been a customer for years (since their location on Prescott) -- I won't be going back ever again.

Alvin

Cornbread looked good but zero flavor, mac n cheese was watery soup with little flavor, bbq sauce was watery and not that great (for me), ribs were actually good.

Mandatory gratuity on a carry out order pissed me off ngl. Despite finding the sides/sauce seriously lacking, the gratuity/service fee is what will keep me from coming back

Austin Sturm

It's okay. Wouldn't recommend. Sauces aren't good and the meat is a bit dry. Lacks flavor generally.

samantha Jones

We had seven people meet for dinner on Saturday. It was early, still happy hour. The staff knew of 5, but happily accommodated the extra two of us. The place was hopping within about 15 minutes. The Atmosphere is fun and lively. We were taken care of by the sweetest server. The special was ordered by 5 of the group. Prime Rib. 10 out of 10. Cooked to perfection, potatoes and salad included.
The Margaritas on happy hour were fantastic. The hush puppies were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So good. My Wedge salad was crisp and fresh.
We will definitely be coming back.

Ch dani

i used to be a regular and can confirm the service has gone completely down hill. and can confirm i stopped coming in because that same blonde waitress made me full uncwelcome / like i was bothering her when I came in

Alyssa Blake

Food was overpriced for what we got. Portions are super small and there was so much liquid in our collard greens. Mac and cheese was just velveta.

bryce botelho

Good food , chill atmosphere...
Service was just meh! 😴 ... It's not worth adding 20 %gratuity on check ahead of time... Felt it was just extra perk for them paying workers equally, not incentive for better service to guests, sadly. No smiles or friendly greetings.
I have been the industry a long time. I don't mind paying for service rendered. (Not even close) shame shame on yall!

PS It would be nice to have it explained ahead of time and posted in visible sight !!!

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