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Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue

Bar · Woodlawn ·

Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue

Bar · Woodlawn ·
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All the Notable Portland Restaurant and Bar Openings for November 2025 | Eater Portland

"What it is: Lil’ Barbecue, the Portland outpost of Austin’s Michelin-starred La Barbecue is now open, taking up space at Tough Luck Bar. Led by pitmaster Ben Vaughn, the menu is chock-full of barbecue favorites such as brisket, pork ribs, sausage, pulled pork, and chicken thighs, plus sides like coleslaw and mac and cheese." - Dianne de Guzman

https://pdx.eater.com/restaurant-news/106507/portland-restaurant-bar-openings-october-2025

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Craft cocktails, Asian street snacks, dark spirits & agave

brisket
ribs
tater tots
sausage
mac and cheese
texas bbq
cocktail bar
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.4 (510)
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1771 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97217 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Trendy
Good for groups
Good for solo dining
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Information

Craft cocktails, Asian street snacks, dark spirits & agave

brisket
ribs
tater tots
sausage
mac and cheese
texas bbq
cocktail bar
friendly staff
Google Rating
4.4 (510)
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Placeholder

1771 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97217 Get directions

$20–30

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Trendy
Good for groups
Good for solo dining
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
Tough Luck & Lil' Barbecue by null
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