Lawless Barbecue

4.6
353 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Location

Lawless Barbecue
1520 SE 7th Avenue, Portland, OR
97214, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.6
353 reviews
5 stars
279
4 stars
45
3 stars
9
2 stars
8
1 star
12

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the BBQ, particularly the brisket, burnt ends, and ribs, noting their tenderness and flavor.

Service

While many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, some customers experienced slow service and issues with order accuracy.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews, with some enjoying the spacious and clean environment, while others found it lacking in warmth or comfort.

Value

Many customers felt the portions were generous and the prices reasonable, contributing to a positive dining experience.
  • JS
    Jeff spaulding
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Always good. Tonight I was especially impressed by the brisket
  • MS
    michelle s
    3 days ago
    5.0
    Walked in right when they opened. Ordered full rack of ribs, nachos, frito chili pie and waffle fries. Loved the nachos. Service was good. Food was delicious. Great BBQ. Not for big parties. Take out was very popular.
  • HP
    Hayden Petersen
    3 days ago
    5.0
    At last! The BBQ experience I have been chasing over the last 5 visits to Portland from Australia. You guys nailed it! Flavour was absolutely spot on, I have tried other places, but this was what I was hoping for ! Burnt ends, amazing! Wings, so tasty. Will be back!
  • BO
    Bailey Ostovar
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    This place was AMAZING! I have been wanting to find a BBQ place nearby that was accessable by the MAX/Streetcar and this was the BEST. The hostess up front was super friendly and the place was nice and clean. I showed up for happy hour and got a lot of food for only $13! The ribs were everything I could have dreamed of and the mac and cheese was delious. I will definitely come back.
  • EB
    Ethan Berg
    Dec 17, 2025
    5.0
    Used to be the cart behind little beast brewing. The bbq here is absolutely delicious. The collards, Mac and cheese and nachos are also stellar. Really can't go wrong with anything on the menu

Frequently Asked Questions About Lawless Barbecue

What are the regular business hours of Lawless Barbecue?

Lawless Barbecue is open every day of the week from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

When is Lawless Barbecue closed for holidays?

Lawless Barbecue is closed on major holidays including December 25 and January 1 each year.