Boomers Burgers & Ribs, Portland, Oregon Restaurant Details

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Pretty typical of west coast amateur bbq....mediocre at best and overpriced.
Ribs have almost no meat on them, they don't remove the "skin" on the back before they smoke'm. Overcooked but I suspect that's because they aren't smoked same day. Reheated to order like the rest of their BBQ. I've never seen authentic BBQ pulled out of a fridge and reheated on the grill.
"PULLED" BRISKET? It's chopped brisket guys, and it's supposed to be "wet", which means they are using only a flat brisket and not a whole, chopped comes from the fatty end. Pulling meat off the flat is a way to not give the customer sliced, like it's supposed to be and jipping the customer. Pork loin was ok, but not common fare for BBQ. Pulled pork was pretty bland. Sausage was pretty good, but you'd have to be a real idiot to F'up sausage unless you made it yourself, which i know they don't do. I'm sure their burgers are good. But don't expect good BBQ just because they have a "pit" prominently displayed outside so you know it's "real".

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Okay, I've been looking for a good barbecue joint that serves decent brisket. I've spent a lot of time in Texas and have enjoyed some of the Hill Country's finest BBQ.
I've tried almost every BBQ place around, from food carts to places with multiple locations labeled as "Texas Style" BBQ. The service at Boomer's leaves a little bit to be desired. I tried calling in an order to go, but was left on infinite hold. I work close by, so I figured I'd just drive there. Once I arrived I understood why I was left on hold forever, they were slammed and way understaffed.

Ten minutes upon my arrival I was finally greeted, I placed my order, and was soon on my way to brisket heaven.

Let me just say that this is hands down some of the finest brisket I've had this side of the rockies. Well worth the wait. Moist, juicy, smoky deliciousness. Way better than that "Texas Style" BBQ joint that also starts with a B and ends with an S.

When I'm craving brisket, and I don't feel like waiting 13 hours to make it at home, I'm totally coming back to Boomer's

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We went last week craving BBQ and unfortunately it was a huge let down! The meat was VERY dry and tasteless. However, the sauce they give you to put on the meat was good, it didn't make up for the disappointment.

We decided to go back and try their burgers instead which was a better experience. I got the BLTG burger which is supposed to have guacamole. This was just depressing. Obviously, the chefs have no clue what makes a good guacamole because I simply had an ok mundane burger with mashed avocado on top. The "guacamole" had no seasonings or other ingredients to make it add flavor. My boyfriend got the bacon cheddar burger and was pleased with it. We both agreed that the fries are freak awesome and that the burger patties tasted bland and frozen.

Would it kill for the staff to actually come out from behind the bar and associate with the rest of the patrons? Both times we've been here the staff hides behind the bar to chat with the regulars. Unfortunately, this means we just didn't feel welcomed and have no desire to come back.

Bland food and bland service

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Delicious smoked BBQ! I love to eat here!

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Food was excellent chicken moist ribs done to perfection barbque sauces excellent