Big Daddy's BBQ
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 234-0007
Message from Big Daddy's BBQ
Dinner is Always Ready
- Lunch & Dinner
- Full Bar
- Comfortable Atmosphere
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Editorial Review for Big Daddy's BBQ – by Annamaria Pardini
In Short
The A-frame diner features bright-red support beams painted with flames are visible from across the street. Servers dish up Southern hospitality to guests seated at black oilcloth-covered tables or one of a dozen stools at the counter. Lean meat is slow-cooked and served dry, ready for one of four house-made sauces: mild, smoky, hot or sticky-delicious honey mustard. Everything comes with sides ranging from smoky barbecue beans to tangy collard greens with bacon.
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User Reviews for Big Daddy's BBQ
05/06/2008 Posted by HowardTheRealtor
This is the first review I have ever posted, although I eat out constantly. I had heard Big Daddy's has great bbq, so I went down there to check it out. I try to support our local businesses, as opposed to chains, and also attempt to stay in the neighborhood (Hawthorne, Belmont, Sunnyside, Buckman, Ladd). Anyway, back to the review. The food was absolutely great, and I ordered way too much because I wanted to sample as much as I could, so of course I had leftovers. I was on my motorcycle and had no way to carry them. Linda, who is the grandma you always wanted, offerred to hold my leftovers there so I could eat them the next day. The biggest thing about this place is that they treat you like family and make you smile (with both their attitude and food). About the food....I think I tried almost everything. Normally I am a brisket fan, but the baby back ribs were soooooo great that it's my new combo. Baby backs, collard greens, corn bread. I have now been converted to a "rib man." The sauce brings it all together.
Pros: great food, great people, feels like home
Cons: wanting to try everything but getting full before I was even half way done with my meal
Response from this business
05/05/2008 Posted by lcmomtobe
The smell of Daddy's BBQ is absolutely wonderful. My mom, my infant son, and I went in to have a late lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was almost full, a good sign. I ordered the pulled pork plate with collard greens and sweet potato fries, my mom ordered ribs with mac n cheese and collard greens. The greens were yummy, smoky and meaty. The pulled pork was sooo yummy and I had the smokey BBQ sauce with it which was very tasty. The sweet potato fries were pretty good. The ribs were yummy, a bit spicy but still good. The mac n cheese was made with processed cheese, I think and personally I prefer real cheddar. The corn bread was decent. Overall it was a good experience. I'd definitely order the greens and pulled pork again. The potato salad looked really yummy, I'll try that next time and my mom wants to try the fried okra. Big Mama was funny and warm, very nice to be served by her. This is like eating at someone's home, not being served by strangers but your best friend's mom or something.
Pros: Easy parking (especially for Hawthorne), good sauce
Cons: mac n cheese
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