Reverend's BBQ 7712 Southeast 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202

"I guess this is BBQ in Portland. I saw the reviews and had to check it out. In short: Portland has low standards for barbecue. In the brisket, ribs, coleslaw, and sauces each lacked anything special to make it stand out and feel satisfying. I was a little concerned when I saw tempeh on the menu—the concern was justified. The rub on the brisket was okay. Nothing stood out as interesting or attention catching. The meat of the brisket was dry and flavorless. The ribs were okay. The sauce wasn’t bad, but nothing to make me want to come back. The ribs were dry, too. The coleslaw was bland. The sauces were a solid “fine.” Nothing greater than you’d find in the grocery store. I’ll wait until I head back to Texas to grab BBQ again. Ah well. I’m glad I gave it a shot."

"We were suggested this place from a fraternity brother. The food was pretty good with the fried chicken having a taste of cinnamon and the hush puppies oddly were a cross between a hush puppy and corn bread in texture and flavor. I really enjoyed the brisket and usually like spicy but the regular barbecue sauce had a better flavor than the sweet spicy barbecue. Overall the service was very good especially for being busy and we topped it off with banana pudding."

"I don't get to Sellwood area that often but last week I was stuck in traffic. I decided to visit Reverend's BBQ for Happy Hour. they have a sizable U-shaped bar that invites conversation. I ordered a Hazey IPA which had a nice hop flavor and 3 St. Louis smoked pork ribs. They were cooked well yet moist and full flavored. They didn't last long, so I ordered a "Smash burger" which is made with toast, hamburger, cheddar cheese and the surprise - bread & Butter pickles. They made the sandwich! So, I will return."

"Great bbq ribs!!!. We loved the deviled eggs with brisket on top. Good wings too. Nice happy hour menu. We'll be back!!!"

"Fantastic place to get BBQ for a surprisingly reasonable price. During a nighttime walk in Sellwood, my partner and I got pretty hungry and scanned the area for somewhere nice to eat. We stumbled upon Reverend's and it was probably the best choice we could have made. They have high quality meats and sauces here. Even during dinner it's pretty easy to get an affordable meal for two people by sharing half a pound of meat with some sides. I would highly recommend the beef brisket. We also absolutely loved the banana pudding, and I'm personally someone who does not typically like fruit. Service was efficient and friendly, and the vibe of the place was casual but clean with a little bit of class. Great bang for your buck here and the quality of the food does not suffer at all."