1. It Doesn’t Get Much Meatier Than Podnah’s
Podnah’s Pit Barbecue
1625 NE Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 281-3700
Yelp: 4 Stars; 716 Reviews.
Serving up what’s debatably the best barbecue in the entire state, Podnah’s Pit BBQ always has what you need to get your meat fix. While they’ve got all the staples, most long time patrons will tell you to go for the brisket during your first visit. As an added bonus, it goes perfectly with an order of their Frito Pie.
2. Everything You Really Need: Steak, Steak, And More Steak
RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 223-1513
Yelp: 4 Stars; 442 Reviews.
If you’ve got your mind set on a huge chunk of awesome steak, the Ringside Steakhouse should be where you’re getting reservations. Regardless of what cut you’re getting, it’s all delicious. Just don’t forget a side of onion rings, and if you’re not sure what to order the steak bites are always a great bet.
3. You Can’t Beat Otto’s Sausages
Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
4138 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6714
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 305 Reviews.
If you love meat as much as the average carnivore, anytime the word “sausage” is in a restaurant’s name, it tends to be a dead giveaway that you need to check that place out. This is definitely the case with Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market. Specializing in protein packed tubed meats, you’ll love the selection of brats, links, and dogs here.
4. The Perfect Sliders Are At PDX
PDX Sliders
8064 SE 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(971) 717-5271
Yelp: 5 Stars; 93 Reviews.
One food truck that’s doing everything right, PDX Sliders serves up some of the best burgers in town. They’ve got a huge selection with something for any taste. Here are a couple pro tips for your first time here: their strawberry preserve is worth trying on any slider and never, ever forget to order a side of truffle fries.
5. A Sandwich From Bunk Will Ruin You For All Others
Bunk Sandwiches
621 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 477-9515
Yelp: 4 Stars; 548 Reviews.
Home to some of the best sandwiches in Oregon, Bunk Sandwiches is the perfect place for a meat-filled lunch. One of the most popular favorites is the pork belly Cubano made with thinly sliced ham and pork belly, a thicker, fattier, more flavorful piece of meat than what you’ll find on this sandwich elsewhere. Not feeling like a Cubano? Anything you order here will have your stomach smiling.
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6. This Country Cat Knows Chicken
The Country Cat Dinner House & Bar
7937 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 408-1414
Yelp: 3.5 Stars; 529 Reviews.
Famous around town for their fried chicken, the Country Cat Dinner House and Bar will never disappoint. In addition to great fried chicken plates, they’ve also got something called the “whole hog” plate which delivers four pork dishes to your table including grilled loin, pork belly, braised shoulder, and a fritter of head cheese.
7. Who Needs Plates To Eat Meat? Use A Pizza Instead!
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-1286
Yelp: 4 Stars; 863 Reviews.
With a focus on bringing their patrons only the finest ingredients around, the meat options at Apizza Scholls will have you swearing off cookie cutter pizza joints forever. If you love bacon as much as the rest of the world, you can’t go wrong with the Bacon Bianca, truly a meaty work of art.
8. French Tradition + American Twist = Spectacular Meat
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 546-8796
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 729 Reviews.
Le Pigeon is what happens when old school French dishes meat new American tastes… perfection. The menu changes on a regular basis, always bringing new and exciting items to the table, but one of their outstanding staples is an awesome beef cheek bourguignon. You can also get a great grilled pigeon here if you’re in the mood to try something a bit different.
9. If You Love Pastrami, Kenny & Zuke Are Your New Best Friends
Kenny & Zuke’s
1038 SW Stark St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-3354
Yelp: 3.5 Stars; 819 Reviews.
A favorite amongst Portland carnivores, Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen doesn’t skimp on the meat. They’re probably best known for their slow-smoked pastrami on rye sandwiches, but they’ve also got plenty of other dishes that will having you grinning ear to ear. Just make sure you don’t leave without trying the pastrami topped cheese fries first.
10. Zach’s Shack Is So Much More Than Your Average Dog
Zach’s Shack
4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 233-4616
Yelp: 4 Stars; 141 Reviews.
With a menu full of signature hot dogs, all very reasonably priced, Zach’s Shack is the perfect place to go for a quick snack. A few of their more unique options include Tex-Mex influenced Los Lobos Dog and Zach’s Favorite topped with brown mustard, red relish, sport peppers, onion, pickle slices, and celery salt. Yum.
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11. This Place Goes Full BEAST Mode Every Day
Beast
5424 NE 30th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
(503) 841-6968
Yelp: 4 Stars; 386 Reviews.
Another awesome Portland restaurant with French influenced cuisine, Beast gives you a slightly different look at meat than what you’re probably used to. A few of the protein packed favorites here include the rack of lamb, the braised goat, and a very popular charcuterie plate.
12. FishBox Is Fantastic Surf-N-Turf On The Go
FishBox
4262 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215
(503) 348-5244
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 65 Reviews.
FishBox might be a humble food stand, but the flavors here pack a huge punch. Specializing in seafood tacos, they’ve got other meat options as well. Having trouble picking exactly what animal you’d like to eat? The salmon tacos and the poke tuna tacos come highly recommended.
13. Feast Like You’re In Argentina
Ox
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 284-3366
Yelp: 4 Stars; 402 Reviews.
If one thing’s for sure, it’s that Argentina has perfected the art of preparing meat as proven by a trip to Ox. For a taste of their best dishes, try out the Asado Argentino. It’s a huge meat platter with short ribs, chorizo, blood sausage, skirt steak and more…they say it’s meant for two, but challenge accepted!
14. Trust Me, Try The Beef Tongue
Paley’s Place
1204 NW 21st Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 243-2403
Yelp: 4 Stars; 344 Reviews.
Yet another awesome French restaurant in Portland that will give you a fresh new taste on meat, a few of the local favorites at Paley’s Place include the beef tongue and the roasted bone marrow. They’ve also got a delicious rabbit ravioli that’s a must-try.
15. Mama Mia, This Place Is Delicious
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 234-2427
Yelp: 4 Stars; 425 Reviews.
Home to some of the best Italian food in PDX, Nostrana is known for their high attention to detail and their beautiful presentation. They’ve got all the Italian classics, like pasta and pizza, as well as dishes built solely around meat, like the grilled lamb skewers and their dry aged flat iron steak. However, if you can drop $75 bucks on a plate, the Bistecca alla Florentina is one of the best meat dishes in the entire country. It’s a two-inch thick cut of dry aged St. Helens rib steak, always cooked to perfection.
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