Finally some bbq from my neck of the woods - the southeast. We ordered the 2 meats / 2 sides plus banana pudding - plenty for the 2 of us for lunch. The meats today were pork ribs and brisket. Both were succulent and juicy but not overly fatty. They even gave us a little "burnt end" piece which was slightly crunchy on the outside but tender and juicy inside. As soon as I had that one bite I knew this guy knew his stuff. Sauces included a peach mustard, Georgia red, spicy vinegar, or habanero. We found adding a couple dashes of habanero to some peach mustard really hit the spot. But I ate most of my meat without anything cus it was just that good. Mac n cheese was ooey gooey good, and beans had a rich deep flavor with a hint of spice. Corn bread was moist and the banana pudding creamy and smooth, although I would have like a few more chunks of banana in it for texture. They had a soda I never tried before - Big Red. It's as if cherry coke and cream soda had a baby. Will definitely get that again! Extra points for customer service. Smooth, friendly, and efficient. They did an amazing job at crowd control too, allowing only so many people in at a time. That's important when you have counter service so you don't have to juggle to find a table after ordering. And the person who took our order was sure to tell us a 12% tip was included in the total. No surprise fees! Vibe is undoubtedly the swankiest bbq joint I've ever seen. Located in a basement, it has rich patterned wallpaper in saturated colors, and banquette seating in a vibrant pink velvet-like material. We never felt rushed and are definitely going back. read more

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Bryan Furman BBQ is a pop-up spot hosted by Kann in the downstairs space below. We arrived at 12:30 on a Sunday so we could get there right when they opened, and ended up waiting about 45 minutes total. I'd definitely recommend getting there a little early if you can. They happened to be offering a Portland Dining Month special when we went, and it felt like a really great value. For $35, I got a huge stack of pork ribs, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and banana pudding. I know some people have mentioned not loving the portion sizes, but I honestly thought they were great. I left with a big bag of leftovers! Overall, the food was good. My friend got the chicken and I got the pork, and we both preferred the pork. The sweet tea was also especially refreshing, and I really liked the banana pudding. We were able to get a table inside, which was great, and there were plenty available. The food also came out really fast. I think Kann has impressed me so much over the years that I came in with really high expectations, and because of that, I was hoping for that same level of wow. While this didn't quite reach that bar for me, it was still an enjoyable experience and I'm happy we tried it. Definitely check the menu before you go, since it changes every weekend. And if you can, arriving before opening seems like the best move, because I could see a much longer wait making the experience feel less worth it. read more

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I don't even know where to begin about how incredible this place is. I should preface with the fact that both hubby and I are complete barbecue sluts, and we unabashedly watch reels of brisket and ribs and chicken like it was a different form of entertainment, wink, wink, lol so needless to say, when we found out that Bryan was bringing his barbecue to PDX, we were ecstatic. We had a kind of a Cinderella experience, we showed up on a Friday afternoon around four and there was no line outside. Getting out of the car, you could smell the delicious barbecue before you even get near the building. We paused at the "lineup here" sign, but after a while, we wondered if there was actually a line. So we peeked inside and found that there was actually not a line and people exiting the building as we were going in said "hey, y'all came at a really good time!" so we went on in, checked out the menu on the wall, and discovered that the meats today were pulled pork and chicken... That's a win for our family! We went on down the stairs and into the very cool-vibe hallway and it opens up into a large room with tons of seating and a place where you order in the very center. There is an extensive menu and we found out that we would have to take ours to go because we had a minor with us and we'd be unable to eat inside - the space is considered a bar. Bummer, but this still means I will have some of this BBQ in mah belly very soon so... Lo and behold, as we are waiting, we look up and who do we see, but Bryan Furman himself looking humble and proud inside this establishment. We both celebrity-crushed our way over to him and got to chat with him for quite a bit. What an awesome guy - he put up with us crushing all over his incredible fare and was so kind and humble. Our to go order didn't take long at all, and frankly, I was hoping to be able to sit longer on those comfortable pink couches because it was a total vibe. But eventually, we took our gigantic bag home and sat down to feast on an incredible meal. We had some hoagie rolls at home so I was able to make a pulled pork sandwich out of my gigantic container full of pulled pork so that was amazing. I love that there are so many different sauces that you can select. I was partial to the straight up barbecue sauce and my daughter and husband loved the spicy vinegar. So yes, if you've read this far, my answer is it is absolutely worth the wait and the price! You're basically eating legendary barbecue in a city that doesn't historically have a ton of great options. There are some decent barbecue joints here for sure, but nothing compares to what Bryan is turning out in this pop-up. The man is a BBQ icon. read more

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Believe the hype. Bryan Furman BBQ was some of the best i've had. I've had some of the southern heavy hitters like Franklin's, Terry Blacks, Fox Bros, and Rodney Scott's...the ribs I had at Furman's could hang with them. The real unsung hero was the collard greens though. I could eat them everyday. If you're in Portland and looking for some damn good barbecue...go get in line & enjoy Bryan Furman's BBQ. read more

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worst bbq, i cant believe i paid $43 total for this trash. meat is dry and tasteless, chicken is sticking to the bone and alright. didnt even give that much food, what you see in the pic plus 1 more slice of brisket and 1 chicken drum and two sides is all you get.... feeling scammed read more

Bryan Furman BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great space with plenty of seating, a simple menu, good food, and friendly service. I came here for the first time for Portland Restaurant Week and was pleasantly surprised. We tried the ribs, collards, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, and banana pudding. I would order everything again. In fact, I'm not ready to try anything else on their menu yet because I need round two of what I already had. read more

Bryan Furman BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went there last night and the service was amazing and the food was great.Large portions and great taste. We will definitely be back again.

It's was soooo good! I wish I would have tried the beans but they sold out . But the collard greens were on point ! read more

Bryan Furman BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We went on their second Friday of being open (2/6/26). We arrived around 12:10 and the line was already around the corner. It didn't seem like we were too far back, but it took us a little over an hour to get in. The one and only Gregory Gourdet was handling the line and allowing around 6-8 people in at a time. There's only one line, so its movement depends on whether people ahead of you are staying to eat or getting food to-go. You have to go downstairs into the bar to order (I believe there's an elevator, but we didn't verify). You seat yourself if you're staying. We got our order to-go and were out within about 10 minutes of ordering. The menu changes weekly - definitely the meats, but it looks like even the sides might change too (brisket beans were an option this week, rather than baked beans). Check their Instagram for the current offerings. All of the meats, the coleslaw, the beans, and the collard greens are gluten free. We tried the pulled pork and the chicken, and all four sides. Everything was fantastic. We definitely want to try to go back to try the other meats before the pop up is over! I do wish there was a separate line for to-go orders, but it's probably because of capacity limits that there isn't. read more

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Best brisket in Portland. I loved everything I tried. Service was great. Staff is friendly. Line was long but worth it. Get there early!

2 meat and 2 side serving. Serving seemed generous for the price. I'd say this was enough for me and leftovers for me. I don't share my BBQ. Food is great albeit the brisket was a little dry. The ribs and beans were the shining stars for this and the cornbread was not dry and was a little sweet. The service though...I was second person in line about 11:15 am for a noon opening. They let all the resy orders in ahead of us which may not seem like a big deal but the first guy walked out with 4 large bags of food. When I was finally let in there was still 4 of the 6 resy orders waiting. I finally had my order taken but the guy seemed off that now people wanted to order. It was 27 minutes past opening. It was another 12 before I got my food to go. It seemed there was little hustle for the price we are paying. Will I be back...TBD. The food is good but I want that line up outside open at noon to not be interrupted by online orders. read more

Bryan Furman BBQ - Sign outside where you line up. Bryan was walking back from his smokers and was kind and said hello. - Barbeque Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Anyone who gives this less than 5 stars is nuts. Some complain about the prices but it's on par with other bbq joints. They smoke the meats kitty corner from the restaurant which is in the bottom level of Kann. I met the son who happened to be smoking the meat the day we went and he is a super nice and polite kid. Dad should be proud. To the food, some of the best bbq I have had. And as far as PDX bbq it's really good. If you go get in line early but just go. read more

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We were so excited to try Bryan's BBQ. Unfortunately, we got there at 1pm today (Friday) and the line went around the building. We stood there for over 30min and the line didn't move! Plus, the person behind us went in to look at what he had offering and they wanted $36 for a plate! She said the plate had 2-3 small pieces of brisket and 2 ribs!! I turned around and said wait 2 ribs for $36?! She said yea... so we left and had 2 delicious Chinese plates and an appetizer for $40. Feel free to go but be warned small portions and big prices! Yikes read more

Everything we ate was a taste sensation of Wonderful!!! The waitstaff were fantastic also! We're planning to go back soon! read more

You can smell the wood smoke and BBQ meat from down the block as you arrive. Bryan towed his own smoker all the way from Georgia to bring us the real deal. If you like BBQ definitely take the time to enjoy a plate before the pop-up ends. Thanks to Kann for helping bring more great BBQ to Portland. read more

the food is delicious. the atmosphere is ok but the setup is very well done. diners must bus their own tables but there are clear spots for glasses, plates, etc. also available are leftover containers and bags. ordering at the counter was a little slow but the food came out within minutes. this is not a luxury experience but it is definitely the best bbq I have ever had. read more