Lawless Barbecue

4.6
334 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Location

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

Hours

Reviews

4.6
334 reviews
5 stars
260
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 for its rich flavors, tenderness, and quality, particularly highlighting the brisket and burnt ends.

Service

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

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere received mixed reviews; while some found it welcoming and clean, others described it as dark and lacking in comfort.

Pricing

Customers appreciated the reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes of the food, often mentioning it as a good value.

Side Dishes

Feedback on side dishes was varied, with some sides like mac and cheese receiving criticism for being overcooked or bland, while others were well-received.
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    Brianne O'Connor
    5 days ago
    5.0
    This spot is totally legit! We had the lawless platter and everything was delicious! We've been looking for a BBQ spot since we moved here 3 years ago, and Lawless finally hits the spot! The food was absolutely amazing! The brisket was so tender, and the house sausage was the best sausage I've ever had. First time trying Alabama White sauce, and it was great! This will for sure be our go-to spot for BBQ from now on!
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    Brad Bell
    Dec 2, 2025
    5.0
    Wow! Great BBQ. Ribs had lots of meat and were tender. Burnt ends were the best I’ve ever had. Recommend the potato salad and artichoke pasta salad.
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    Jazmine Vaughan
    Nov 30, 2025
    5.0
    I’ve loved lawless since they were a ghost kitchen inside my oh my! Was sad to see them leave little beast in fear of them closing… thankfully they didn’t! Stopped in for a late lunch and I was really surprised at how sleepy it was inside their storefront on a Sunday! Did see lots of online orders and to-gos. Perhaps they’d benefit from more foot traffic if they added more TVs in the back bar area.. promoting happy hour for blazer games and such, idk. Maybe they don’t need the extra business. Overall, we love lawless. Odd location but it’s so worth it.
  • ES
    Erik Sargent
    Nov 30, 2025
    5.0
    Bbq was juicy and tasty. Most of the sides were good (though the Mac and cheese pasta was overcooked and mushy). I think we found our new favorite BBQ!
  • RW
    Rowan Wynn
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    BBQ made by people who love BBQ!! Had the pulled pork sandwich ($9) and waffle fries ($4). Fries came out hot and crispy. Sandwich was excellent: fresh bread, house-made pickles, stacked pork pulled to perfection, Carolina Gold sauce to die for. No notes. Will be back to try more of their menu. Atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. The playlist is truly lawless: Evanescence, Ghost Busters, Chappell Roan, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson. I dig it.

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.