Lawless Barbecue

4.6
318 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Location

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

Hours

Reviews

4.6
318 reviews
5 stars
245
4 stars
44
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 nachos, noting rich flavors and generous portions.

Service

While many reviews highlighted friendly and accommodating staff, some mentioned issues with service speed and efficiency.

Atmosphere

The dining environment received mixed reviews, with some finding it clean and welcoming, while others described it as dark and uncomfortable.

Value

Many customers felt the pricing was reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, although a few found certain items overpriced.

Accessibility

There were concerns regarding accessibility for disabled customers, particularly related to the layout of the restaurant.
  • 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.
  • AM
    Aaron M
    Nov 15, 2025
    5.0
    Bread was as soft as the meat, incredibly flavourful. The barbecue beans *actually* had the sauce in them, instead of just being cooked in the same fashion. Everything was delicious, a must for eating BBQ in Portland
  • EW
    Eric Wood
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Had lunch here on a Sunday. Not crowded, plenty of indoor seating. Fast service. We had the burger, burnt ends, turkey, fries, mac and cheese and collards. Everything was tasty, my favorite was the burger (double patty + brisket, swiss, mushrooms $16).
  • TC
    Tobias Cuypers
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Since this place moved to their own storefront it has only gotten better. Service is always so nice and the food is top notch. Hard to find decent barbecue in PDX, but Lawless is top notch.
  • KW
    Kyle W
    Oct 27, 2025
    5.0
    I spotted this joint unexpectedly and stopped in for a late lunch. Holy smokes! I've got a new favorite bbq spot. The pork ribs, the brisket, the mac n cheese, the beans... I don't remember exactly what I spent but I remember thinking, dang, that's very reasonable! And I was seriously impressed with the portions, the quality, the friendly service, the clean and welcoming atmosphere... I don't think you could possibly go wrong here, it's really great all around. Was a little sad that they didn't have sweet tea (was told it wasn't selling enough so they stopped offering it... That's the stupid PNW for ya) but wow... Everything else well made up for that in my opinion. I'm no longer missing Russell Street. This place certainly satisfies.

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.