Reader Survey 2013: Best Barbeque in Portland

I don’t know why I bother. It is certainly not for the first place winner – it’s always the same. This year, Smokehouse 21 on NW 21st street has picked up significant votes, rising from just 2.4% last year. No where else received enough votes to be statistically significant. I think I’ll skip this question for the next few years.

• 2012: Podnah’s Pit BBQ, Russell St. BBQ, Clay’s Smokehouse Grill, Smokehouse 21
• 2011: Podnah’s Pit 66%, Russell Street BBQ 8%

Out of 836 votes:

1. Podnah’s Pit BBQ – 72% of the vote. If you haven’t been, you are in the minority. 1625 NE Killingsworth  Portland, OR 97211  Map  (503) 281-3700. My review (if you can deal with another story of my youth)
2. Russell St. BBQ – 10%. 325 Northeast Russell Street  Portland, OR 97212  Map  (503) 528-8224
3. Smokehouse 21 – 6%. 413 Northwest 21st Avenue  Portland, OR 97209  Map  (971) 373-8990