Podnah's BBQ

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    Catering

    Portland, OR

    Podnah's Pit Barbecue is Portland's original craft barbecue restaurant, operating since 2006, featuring authentic Texas-style BBQ smoked daily in a wood-burning pit. Founded by Rodney Muirhead and named after his Texas butcher grandfather, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch, and offers full catering services for events. Recognized by Food Network as Best BBQ in Oregon and Willamette Week as Restaurant of the Year, Podnah's combines traditional scratch cooking with local craft beer and margarita offerings.

    Best for: Corporate Events

    Ideal for: BBQ enthusiasts, casual diners seeking authentic Texas barbecue, corporate and event catering clients, Sunday brunch visitors

    Service area: Portland, OR and surrounding areas

    What Sets Podnah's BBQ Apart

    Wood-Fired Daily Smoking: Fires up an all-wood burning smoker every morning at 5am and makes everything from scratch daily without cutting corners.

    Authentic Texas Heritage: Founded by Rodney Muirhead and inspired by his Texas butcher grandfather's cooking traditions, bringing genuine Texas BBQ to Portland since 2006.

    Industry Recognition: Named Food Network's Best BBQ in Oregon and Willamette Week Restaurant of the Year.

    Corporate CateringBar & Beverage ServiceLarge Event Capacity (100+)
    Texas BBQCraft BarbecueWood-Fired SmokingCateringPortland Original
    Google Rating
    4.4 ★ (2195 reviews)
    Phone
    (503) 281-3700

    Location

    Address: 1625 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211

    Phone: (503) 281-3700

    Website: podnahspit.com

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    Last updated April 16, 2026

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