{"id":41383,"date":"2015-05-18T16:57:55","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T23:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=41383"},"modified":"2015-05-18T16:57:55","modified_gmt":"2015-05-18T23:57:55","slug":"best-restaurants-in-portland-for-carnivores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/best-restaurants-in-portland-for-carnivores\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are The 15 Best Restaurants In Portland For Carnivores"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. It Doesn\u2019t Get Much Meatier Than Podnah\u2019s<\/h2>\n

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Source: Podnah\u2019s Pit Barbecue via Facebook<\/div>\n

Podnah\u2019s Pit Barbecue<\/a>
\n1625 NE Killingsworth St
\nPortland, OR 97211
\n(503) 281-3700
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 716 Reviews.
\nServing up what\u2019s debatably the best barbecue in the entire state, Podnah\u2019s Pit BBQ always has what you need to get your meat fix. While they\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n

2. Everything You Really Need: Steak, Steak, And More Steak<\/h2>\n

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Source: RingSide Steakhouse via Facebook<\/div>\n

RingSide Steakhouse<\/a>
\n2165 W Burnside St
\nPortland, OR 97210
\n(503) 223-1513
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 442 Reviews.
\nIf you\u2019ve got your mind set on a huge chunk of awesome steak, the Ringside Steakhouse should be where you\u2019re getting reservations. Regardless of what cut you\u2019re getting, it\u2019s all delicious. Just don\u2019t forget a side of onion rings, and if you\u2019re not sure what to order the steak bites are always a great bet.<\/p>\n

3. You Can\u2019t Beat Otto\u2019s Sausages<\/h2>\n

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Source: Otto\u2019s Sausage Kitchen via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

Otto\u2019s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market<\/a>
\n4138 SE Woodstock Blvd
\nPortland, OR 97202
\n(503) 771-6714
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 305 Reviews.
\nIf you love meat as much as the average carnivore, anytime the word \u201csausage\u201d is in a restaurant\u2019s name, it tends to be a dead giveaway that you need to check that place out. This is definitely the case with Otto\u2019s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market. Specializing in protein packed tubed meats, you\u2019ll love the selection of brats, links, and dogs here.<\/p>\n

4. The Perfect Sliders Are At PDX<\/h2>\n

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Source: PDX Sliders via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

PDX Sliders<\/a>
\n8064 SE 17th Ave
\nPortland, OR 97232
\n(971) 717-5271
\nYelp<\/a>: 5 Stars; 93 Reviews.
\nOne food truck that\u2019s doing everything right, PDX Sliders serves up some of the best burgers in town. They\u2019ve got a huge selection with something for any taste. \u00a0Here 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.<\/p>\n

5. A Sandwich From Bunk Will Ruin You For All Others<\/h2>\n

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Source: Bunk Bar via Facebook<\/div>\n

Bunk Sandwiches<\/a>
\n621 SE Morrison St
\nPortland, OR 97214
\n(503) 477-9515
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 548 Reviews.
\nHome 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\u2019ll find on this sandwich elsewhere. Not feeling like a Cubano? Anything you order here will have your stomach smiling.<\/p>\n

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6. This Country Cat Knows Chicken<\/h2>\n

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Source: The Country Cat Dinner house and Bar via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

The Country Cat Dinner House & Bar<\/a>
\n7937 SE Stark St
\nPortland, OR 97215
\n(503) 408-1414
\nYelp<\/a>: 3.5 Stars; 529 Reviews.
\nFamous around town for their fried chicken, the Country Cat Dinner House and Bar will never disappoint. \u00a0In addition to great fried chicken plates, they\u2019ve also got something called the \u201cwhole hog\u201d plate which delivers four pork dishes to your table including grilled loin, pork belly, braised shoulder, and a fritter of head cheese.<\/p>\n

7. Who Needs Plates To Eat Meat? Use A Pizza Instead!<\/h2>\n

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Source: Apizza Scholls via Facebook<\/div>\n

Apizza Scholls<\/a>
\n4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
\nPortland, OR 97215
\n(503) 233-1286
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 863 Reviews.
\nWith 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\u2019t go wrong with the Bacon Bianca, truly a meaty work of art.<\/p>\n

8. French Tradition + American Twist = Spectacular Meat<\/h2>\n

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Source: Le Pigeon via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

Le Pigeon<\/a>
\n738 E Burnside St
\nPortland, OR 97214
\n(503) 546-8796
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 729 Reviews.
\nLe Pigeon is what happens when old school French dishes meat new American tastes\u2026 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\u2019re in the mood to try something a bit different.<\/p>\n

9. If You Love Pastrami, Kenny & Zuke Are Your New Best Friends<\/h2>\n

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Source: Kenny & Zuke\u2019s Delicatessen via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

Kenny & Zuke\u2019s<\/a>
\n1038 SW Stark St
\nPortland, OR 97205
\n(503) 222-3354
\nYelp<\/a>: 3.5 Stars; 819 Reviews.
\nA favorite amongst Portland carnivores, Kenny & Zuke\u2019s Delicatessen doesn\u2019t skimp on the meat. They\u2019re probably best known for their slow-smoked pastrami on rye sandwiches, but they\u2019ve also got plenty of other dishes that will having you grinning ear to ear. Just make sure you don\u2019t leave without trying the pastrami topped cheese fries first.<\/p>\n

10. Zach\u2019s Shack Is So Much More Than Your Average Dog<\/h2>\n

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Source: Zach\u2019s Shack via Facebook<\/div>\n

Zach\u2019s Shack<\/a>
\n4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd
\nPortland, OR 97215
\n(503) 233-4616
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 141 Reviews.
\nWith a menu full of signature hot dogs, all very reasonably priced, Zach\u2019s 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\u2019s Favorite topped with brown mustard, red relish, sport peppers, onion, pickle slices, and celery salt. Yum.<\/p>\n

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11. This Place Goes Full BEAST Mode Every Day<\/h2>\n

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Source: BEAST via Facebook<\/div>\n

Beast<\/a>
\n5424 NE 30th Ave
\nPortland, OR 97211
\n(503) 841-6968
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 386 Reviews.
\nAnother awesome Portland restaurant with French influenced cuisine, Beast gives you a slightly different look at meat than what you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n

12. FishBox Is Fantastic Surf-N-Turf On The Go<\/h2>\n

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Source: FishBox via Facebook<\/div>\n

FishBox
\n4262 SE Belmont St
\nPortland, OR 97215
\n(503) 348-5244
\nYelp<\/a>: 4.5 Stars; 65 Reviews.
\nFishBox might be a humble food stand, but the flavors here pack a huge punch. Specializing in seafood tacos, they\u2019ve got other meat options as well. Having trouble picking exactly what animal you\u2019d like to eat? The salmon tacos and the poke tuna tacos come highly recommended.<\/p>\n

13. Feast Like You\u2019re In Argentina<\/h2>\n

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Source: Ox Restaurant via Facebook<\/div>\n

Ox<\/a>
\n2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
\nPortland, OR 97212
\n(503) 284-3366
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 402 Reviews.
\nIf one thing\u2019s for sure, it\u2019s 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\u2019s a huge meat platter with short ribs, chorizo, blood sausage, skirt steak and more\u2026they say it\u2019s meant for two, but challenge accepted!<\/p>\n

14. Trust Me, Try The Beef Tongue<\/h2>\n

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Source: Paley\u2019s Place via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

Paley\u2019s Place<\/a>
\n1204 NW 21st Ave
\nPortland, OR 97209
\n(503) 243-2403
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 344 Reviews.
\nYet another awesome French restaurant in Portland that will give you a fresh new taste on meat, a few of the local favorites at Paley\u2019s Place include the beef tongue and the roasted bone marrow. They\u2019ve also got a delicious rabbit ravioli that\u2019s a must-try.<\/p>\n

15. Mama Mia, This Place Is Delicious<\/h2>\n

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Source: Nostrana via Facebook (cropped)<\/div>\n

Nostrana<\/a>
\n1401 SE Morrison St
\nPortland, OR 97214
\n(503) 234-2427
\nYelp<\/a>: 4 Stars; 425 Reviews.
\nHome to some of the best Italian food in PDX, Nostrana is known for their high attention to detail and their beautiful presentation. They\u2019ve 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\u2019s a two-inch thick cut of dry aged St. Helens rib steak, always cooked to perfection.
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