The best local barbecue can be found at these BBQ joints around Eugene - Springfield. From paper plates and picnic tables to comfortable southern-style taphouses, enjoy delicious eat-with-your-fingers comfort food. Here, it's okay to make a mess when it tastes this good.
Paper Plate BBQ at PLAY
Best BBQ Food Truck
Located on the patio at PLAY, a cool family-friendly game center; Paper Plate BBQ reigns supreme with their Texas-style dishes. They sell barbecued meats by the pound, sandwiches and classic sides including cornbread with honey -- until they sell out. Which, due to popularity, they just might!
Roll up your sleeves for great gluten-free wings! Hot Mama's Wings dishes up deep-fried favorites with plenty of barbecue dipping sauces and coleslaw. Check out the beer-battered pickle basket, organic tempeh wings and beloved tots. Finish with an order of gluten-free deep-fried brownies!
Hole in the Wall has two locations in Eugene and Springfield. Highlights include the Prime Rib French Dip and the Brisket Stroganoff. Order a Party Pack for a whole family of meat lovers and don't forget the fried okra!
Bill & Tim's in midtown Eugene offers comfortable restaurant dining with a full barbecue menu. Try their pulled pork sandwich with a cucumber mint side salad and a cold drink. Their semi-private special event room is ideal for gathering with a team, family, co-workers or friends. Order off the menu or request a barbecue buffet!
Kona Cafe Hawaiian Barbecue
Best Hawaiian Barbecue
Kona Cafe dishes up authentic Hawaiian barbecue cooked in a Keawe wood pit grill, imparting a deep flavor beloved in the islands. Their Springfield restaurant offers all your barbecue favorites including a smoky, salty Kalua Pig; Volcano Chicken, Teriyaki Tri Tip and even a St. Louis-style Ribs. Order a plate lunch with Hawaiian sides such as macaroni salad, steamed white rice, pineapple fried rice and wok fried noodles.
Davis NW Restaurant
Best Creole Barbecue
Tucked into Eugene's Whiteaker Neighborhood, Davis NW Restaurant offers pulled pork, ribs, chicken, tri tip and tofu with sides including mac n' cheese, potato salad, loaded beans, corn bread, collard greens, gumbo and Jambalaya. They also sell barbecue pulled pork and sliced tri tip by the pound.
Four + 3 Korean BBQ
Best Korean Barbecue
Since 2015, Four + 3, a family-owned restaurant in West Eugene, offers an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue option or combo plates. From ribs to tongue to brisket, pick your meats and enjoy Korean sides including corn cheese, miso stew, pot stickers, grilled tofu and noodles.
Smok'n Gingers BBQ - Junction City
Best Catering and Award-Winning Tri Tip
This fantastic food truck shows up at special events, or you can find them on Ivy Street in Junction City. Smok'n Gingers is a family affair, and a father and son duo smoke the meat. Get the Cowboy Nachoes!
Enjoy Texas-style barbecue in a historic setting at Rattlesnake BBQ. Dexter Lake Club was made famous by the film "Animal House" in 1978. They have outside deck seating, or you can wander through the club and hark back to the movie. On summer weekend nights, they often have live music. Located near beautiful Dexter Lake on Highway 58 in Lowell. The NW spicy brisket is a real winner.
Pop Up Smoked Meats
When these places fire up the grille and smoker, you are in for a treat!
Long's Meat Market - Eugene
During the summer, Long's fires up the grill in their parking lot for great meal specials. Follow their Facebook page for the alerts.
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