wow! I'm not sure how this place has such good reviews. It's a glorified hotdog stand with extremely poor food. I should've known when I saw that there were only teenagers behind the counter like it was a McDonald's. The barbecue chicken didn't have any barbecue sauce on it, and resembled a baked potato, in fact, we thought that's what it was when they handed it over to us. The french fries were probably frozen bag from winco, at least that's what they looked like. The food was lukewarm ! if we weren't absolutely starving we would've asked for a refund and left. One of the worst places I've ever ever eaten at. read more

The brisket was YUM. Tender, made fresh and delicious. My fries were great. They only have one bbq sauce choice, but it's good and pairs well with their meats. My husband got the spicy Mac n cheese with his sandwich..... but sadly it's just nacho cheese with noodles. The environment is super cute and down to earth. Their outside seating area is ADORABLE! I would love to know if they cater or rent this space out. Limited hours so try it out when you can! read more

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First off I would like to say we have been going to Rodger That many times , and it's usually amazing but this time it was just okay which was surprising. We ordered our usual Whimpy burgers that are always good, cheesy bread which was also good.... Then we ordered a half rack of ribs which seemed skimpy for the price.. the worst thing we got was brisket tacos that seemed to have a lot of fat. In fact, it was mostly fat. Hardly any brisket. I would probably weed the fat out before I made tacos loaded with fat. Won't be ordering those again. We didn't really take pictures or whatever but we were disappointed.....tried to contact privately but weren't able to so had to do a yelp review. read more

Best BBQ in Salem! Get the greats before they're sold out! Delicious sides and the wimpy burgers are off the chain!

The moist extremely tasty, tender ribs, brisket . All of the meats are delectable. Sandwiches are so delicious, chicken, pork. Very yummy. You can't go wrong in any of their food you order. PS the fried dill pickles read more

Food is excellent and the owner is so sweet. Need to get there early they sell out of almost everything! But it's so worth it.

I love this gem in Salem. It hits the spot for my meat hankering. The brisket is flavorful and not too fatty. The ribs are fall off the bone. This time we got cheesy fries with brisket because Roger's post on Facebook has had me hankering for weeks. Kept bugging hubby about stopping here during our trip to Oregon. Good thing it is a trip for us, otherwise I would be obeast. Support local businesses. Love finding local gems. read more

This was our first time visiting Roger That BBQ. Good food, friendly staff, cool venue. We will be back. read more

Roger That BBQ - Pulled Pork and Brisket W/ Spicy Mac and Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is not a foodie, competition-level bbq place. Ribs come sauced. No smoke ring. Baked beans were extra-meaty and not too sweet: 5 stars. Cole slaw: standard 3 stars. We got a full rack of ribs which came in two pieces: one moist and meaty (4 stars), the other over-cooked, dried out and hard (2 stars). Outdoor picnic area makes this place a keeper for locals. Enjoyed my afternoon pit stop on one of their picnic tables. read more

Roger That BBQ - Al fresco dining is available. - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I've had BBQ from all over Oregon and let me tell you, this place is a gem! Most of the locals knows of this place already, but if you are visiting from out of town, or just passing through, you are doing yourself a great service by stopping in... Not only is the menu diverse and the quality top notch, but the service and ownership is genuine - family owned and operated. I am always greeted with a smile and conversation, despite how busy they are or how long the line goes out the door... Speaking of "lines", this place is NOT open during regular business hours (or whatever that means to you). The place is open from Thursday through Sunday (noon to whenever they "run out of food"). I suggest arriving as close to noon as possible to beat the line... I've been to Roger's probably 50 times. I can testify to the quality and tender/ juiciness of the pork ribs, baked beans, Wimpy cheeseburgers (which are 2 for 3 dollars btw - excellent bang for your buck!), spicy mac and cheese, and fresh crispy coleslaw. All of these are top notch and the portion size is more than generous!.. What stands out to me, however, is the consistent high-quality customer service and their appreciation they have for your business. Somehow the owner (Roger) and several of the employees know me by name, despite them seeing me no more than 1 or 2 times a month. I appreciate their appreciation for business... Roger takes the time to ask you how you are doing, how you liked the food the last time you came in, and shares any menu ideas or new concoctions him and his team are brewing behind the counter. For example, I asked him if he had any special plans for Thanksgiving last November, and Roger passionately shared that he was taking pre-orders for turkey and stuffing, also shared with me some menu ideas he had about possibly doing a roast!.. It is unique interactions like these, combined with the consistent high quality menu, that make Roger that BBQ my favorite restaurant. I am happy to write such a lengthy review, and hope by it, other's are convinced it is worth trying... Keep doing what you're doing Roger! read more

This was the second time in a row I got home with my take out order to find no bar b a sauce include with the bris and chicken meat. I noticed a sign that mentioned charging extra for "extra" sauce but nothing about not including any sauce unless you ask! The brisket and the chicken breast did not have the good flavors that we had come to except from Roger That, I thought they were very bland. Not sure if it's the wood used or the procedure?! The coleslaw and potato salad were pretty much as usual and the baked beans were very good. Overall we were very disappointed in our meal! Next time I think we'll head up to Buster's in Tigard for our bar b a meal! Mike S read more

Very tasty pull pork I've ever had , super delicious and I like it that you can sit outside and cooks and workers are super friendly and nice . read more

Roger That BBQ - Pull pork - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

So incredibly amazing but I almost took a another star because we waited like 40 mins for hushpuppies, and the kid kind of hurriedly lunged the bag at us and said that's all they had and hurried away and we opened the bag to find them so badly burned we couldn't eat them Don't let it happen to you, make him wait until you check and heads up, always a long wait and out of things often. read more

First off... Plan ahead!!! Thu & Fri they open at 4, Sat & Sun they open at noon... they close when the food is gone... so depending the on supply and demand of the day, you might get there only to have disappointed tastebuds. Service: Stellar! Staff is friendly, outgoing and VERY informed about their product. The Sides: Great selection! Deep fried pickles: Oh ma Lawd!!! Delish! The perfect combination of tart, fried and the new best friend for your ranch dipping sauce! Coleslaw: Pretty standard although they do add bits of pineapple (would love to see more!) which gives it a new fresh twist. Tater salad: Again pretty standard with a twist of olives which is good but not really fitting (in this gal's opinion) for a bbq place. Fries: Yummy, salty crinkley fries... Kicked-up Corn: Think Creamed Corn with an attitude! Flavorful with a touch of spicy... Yum!! The Meats: Ribs were sold out so we did the brisket/chicken combo. Brisket: Tender, a little on the dry side but not too bad. Flavor was a little disappointing but not horrible all (think upscale pot roast). I was hoping for more smoke flavor. Chicken: Darn near cooked to perfection! Tender & Juicy with the right amount of smoke and flavor. So all in all a great little place and in my top 10 of bbq favorites. I can't wait to try those ribs! read more

Roger That BBQ - Oh goodness!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Excellent food, the place is clean and the staff were all super nice! Brisket was ok, but the pulled pork, hot links, cheddar links, burnt ends, and tater salad were delicious! We will be back and we even got a family size of the kicked up corn to go! Highly read more

Roger That BBQ - Tater salad, kicked up corn, brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, cheddar link and hot link! We did not leave hungry!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is the best BBQ bar none! My favorite is the smoked Brisket but it's all good! read more

Roger That BBQ - Ohhh yum! This BBQ was the best I've ever had! The brisket was tender, flavorful with the perfect ratio of fat to meat in each slice! - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

So my husband told me about this place a few months ago. It wasn't until a week or two ago I tried this place. I think I found my new taco joint! Nothing is better than bbq and tacos! My husband got a sandwich and they don't skimp on the meat that's inside this thing! Plus is came with a side as well. I got the brisket tacos and you get 3 tacos topped with onions, cilantro and their taco sauce. I've never had brisket tacos but tn's my new go to! They are only open a few days a week and I hear they sell out quick and often have a line out the door! When we went on Saturday around 1:00pm, it wasn't crazy busy but their were some packed tables! We sat outside which my husband hates doing but he actually enjoyed it since it wasn't right on the street. This place is somewhat hidden but it's worth it! New spot for us in West Salem! read more

Roger That BBQ - Brisket Sandwich and Brisket Tacos! - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The pork ribs are awesome. I got brisket, pretty good 7/10, pulled pork little dry 6/10 (I'm keto by the way so this is with no sauce). My wife on the other hand got the pork ribs and I was immediately jealous. I would come back for the pork ribs any day (I will be), this is certainly what they do best. read more

Food is Always AMAZING with large portions. Staff exceptionally friendly and polite. A must try, won't be disappointed. read more

Oh brother that smoked flavor on those baby back ribsand that phill cheesesteak smothered in peppers onions and cheese , we have died and gone to BBQ heaven!!! Found you on YELP while looking for our old favorite Adams Rib and man did we trade up Heavenly ohhhhsooogoood!!! B read more

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Always get a great meal and huge portions for a great price. I would recommend this to everyone who loves good BBQ!

You pull up and your like.. " This is a old church or someone's house, do I really want to go in." Then you do and your like Damn this food is smelling good.. The prices match what you are getting. You do get the what you pay for. The quality is perfect the portions are filling and everything just taste yummy.. We also ordered the fried pickles and a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich all was amazing.. Will be back for sure 5/5! read more

Roger That BBQ - Brisket Combo w/ 2 sides $16 - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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When I go I only get the wimpy burger. I Love the wimpy burgers any way. Except with the onion ring. I think the batter is a little to thick. read more

The worst BBQ I've had outside of hotel catering. Pulled pork was served in a bath of grease. "Spicy Mac" was macaroni pasta mixed with nacho cheese (you know from the pump?). For the price and high reviews I was expecting something special but instead we got poor service (staff member complained about us sitting on the lawn because it was "too far of a walk") and pretty crappy food. Other well established BBQ places in Salem are the way to go. Skip this place at all costs. read more

The food is really yummy. You must try the Cuban when it's available. The only grip I have is their drink selection. They have beers, fountain drinks and malt liquor drinks that I assume high school kids talked them into getting. I wish they would provide more options with drinks. Beers, ciders, hard seltzers and I guess some malt liquor for those beginners that don't realize what drinks should taste like (kidding, not kidding). read more

Great Food, Great prices Good people and the Owners are Super nice and friendly Cheer's!

Monster BBQ Meats Plate! On a road trip through Washington and Oregon BBQ sounded like a good idea and the Yelp reviews directed us to this hidden gem of a place. We ordered this massive platter and it's probably meant for 4 people so we left completely destroyed by our new food comas. The service was friendly, parking was easy and prices were pretty normal for BBQ. read more

Roger That BBQ - Monsterous combo platter - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Decorations are fun and have a relaxed BBQ feel. The food overall was quite good. Ribs fell off the bone but didn't have much flavor. Chicken not too much flavor and kinda dry. Pok fantastic. Moist and delicious. Red spicy link was nice. Brisket was the star of the show. Fall apart moist and very tasty! read more

Roger That BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Love the bbq. Really homemade love the food. Always get a large sample of everything they make

Roger did an absolutely fantastic job catering our wedding. The Bbq was fresh, moist and delicious. Everyone commented on the brisket being the best they've ever tasted. Roger's team showed up on time and everything was wrapped tightly. The slaw beans and corn were excellent, people asked me over and over who did the food. Great job Roger and crew! If you're interested in having Roger cater your event, be sure to give them a call and send an email. The yelp reservation form/site is not getting through to him and he has a love hate relationship going on with Yelp. read more

The food here is unbelievably good. The ribs, brisket, and Jalapeño Mac are spot on every time. Meat is always tender with lots of flavor. Rib meat falls right off the bone. BBQ sauce is fantastic. We really enjoy coming here. read more

Amazing food and very generous portions. This is s diamond in the rough. The service is friendly and quick. The only issue might be the seating is at picnic tables and they can be a little uncomfortable. read more

Roger That BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This is the tenth and last midvalley BBQ I have tried. I went over on a Sunday, about half an hour after they opened. Tried to phone ahead but the phone just rang and rang. Was third in line, good separation, outside, not all patrons masked. Prices have gone up, understandable, boss combo is now $21. Rib portion was very generous, seemed larger than a half rack. Two thick slices of brisket. Meat prep was totally competent but no better than my other suppliers. Sides came in standard 3/4 cup (I measured) styrofoam cups. Slaw almost inedible, beans out of a can, augmented with meat scraps, same as everywhere. The other patrons were obviously locals that knew the menu intimately. I overheard them ordering very elaborate arrays of dishes. For them, this place rates more stars. The receptionist seemed to take an instant dislike to me. I waited 25 minutes for my order and did not enjoy the experience. It's much easier for me to go to Cindy Lou's or even Double JJ's in Millersburg, deal with pleasant proprietors, and get my order in five minutes. read more

Much better than that other BBQ restaurant downtown. This was worth the drive from the other side of the river, through that lovely West Salem rush hour traffic, and that's saying something. My ribs were perfectly cooked--very tender with perfect pink ring. I wish they'd been a tad more flavorful. The sauce at the table helped. My wife's chopped chicken sandwich was excellent--the onion ring was a nice texture contrast. The kids shared a children's chicken strip meal, which was very generously sized. From what I saw, the menu didn't mention alcoholic beverages. It wasn't until I was ordering that I saw a large ice bucket with beer and cider. It was inconvenient having to dig through the ice to see the selection with a long line behind me. Perhaps a small sign near the register with a list? And yes, as others have noted, the line was long and slow, even at 4:30 on a Friday. I waited about 15 minutes to place my order. On the other hand, our food arrived quite promptly, in spite of the crowd. I was happy to see that most of the menu was still available when I was there. The dining room was typical BBQ picnic table style setup with western-ish decor and TVs. The lighting was pretty dim. I had a hard time seeing my food, and my vision isn't that bad. read more

Roger That BBQ - BBQ chopped chicken sandwich with fries. The onion rings were a nice touch on the sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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This place may be the best BBQ I've ever had...one of those places you just can't stop talking about how good it is the entire time you're eating! I got a Rib and Brisket combo and got just a couple pieces of Hot Links too...it was all so juicy, tender, flavorful, and smoky...kind of bummed to try it because I don't live anywhere near this place to have it again! Boom! read more

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WOW!!!! I would never have believed you could believe a real TEXAS BBQ JOINT in Oregon let alone Salem. This place is the BOMB!!! The baby backs fall off the bone and the brisket is so tender if falls to pieces as you try to pick it up. You can see the smoke lines and taste the smoke in the brisket. You might as well order 2 sides of corn it's so so good. WE WILL BE BACK FOR MORE. read more

Roger That BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Salem, Oregon

At last had the oppertunity to come here. Tried last weekend but the crowd was so big ( they had live music) we gave up. This time it was more mellow. Easy ordering, you can see the guys in the kitchen working away . I was pretty hungry and ordered their "Boss" plate with chicken and brisket..WOW huge thick slices of brisket..large chicken breast..great sides. Just way to much left with half in a box ( consumed later). Daughter ordered the brisket tacs..very large tacos..lots of filling/meat, and fries..which consisted of basically a serving tray sized serving! The brisket was good, chicken also..the sides delicious. Atmophere excellent for a BBQ joint. Will be back but perhaps will have to starve my self for a few days so i can finish all the deicious food! read more

Yummmmmmm- mmmmmmm- huge portions of super duper delicious EVERYTHING! This place is amaZING. Super local and a bit hard to find but so worth it. Tender fall off the bone ribs & the brisket was WOW! Loved the sides too, especially the corn! Reasonable prices. Flat screen tubs. & Such a nice mother, daughter & son in law running it too. Go for it. U will b stoked!! read more

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We ordered food for a small backyard wedding of 30 people and everything was amazing! Pulled pork, Mac and cheese, and baked beans made everyone happy and full! Great customer service and delicious food! Highly recommend for all your BBQ desires! read more

I didn't physically go to this place. It was brought to me and I had to wait to eat it. It sat on my counter while I drooled over the smell. When I finally got to eat it wasn't super hot it was luke warm. It was hands down the best bbq I've had from any bbq joint! Definitely recommend! The sides are all delicious too it matched the caliber of the meat quality! read more