Porky Butts BBQ
A counter-service barbecue spot on Ruggles Street that sells smoked meats by the plate, sandwich or rack, plus Southern-leaning sides like boudin balls, loaded grits and street corn. It opens late morning and closes early evening, with Monday off.
Porky Butts BBQ is a barbecue spot at 15475 Ruggles Street in northwest Omaha that smokes its meats and sells them by the plate, by the sandwich or by the rack. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and keeps daytime hours, opening at 11 am and closing in the early evening, so plan lunch or an early dinner rather than a late meal.
Ordering is done at the counter or online through Toast, and the menu reads like a friendly smokehouse list. The room is casual, which is what you want from a place built around platters and paper-lined trays. The official ordering page does not describe the interior, so we keep this to what it shows.
Meats include brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, ham, turkey, smoked sausage, jalapeno cheddar sausage and spare ribs. Plates come with two sides and cornbread, and there are family platters for groups. Sides lean Southern: loaded grits, street corn, smoked beans and mac and cheese. Starters include BBQ boudin balls and Texas poutine with kettle chips.
The family platters that feed two to three or four to six people make this a practical choice for a group staying nearby. Specialty sandwiches such as the Tank and the Cowboy Burrito are for bigger appetites. Items can sell out, so ordering earlier in the day improves your odds of getting everything on the menu.
What to order
View the full menu Opens Porky Butts BBQ’s official menu
Good to know
- Closed Mondays
- Online ordering through Toast; some items can sell out
- Family platters feed 2-3 or 4-6 people
- Most sides and items are meat-forward; no dietary labels on the menu
Things to do nearby
Hours, menus and prices come from Porky Butts BBQ’s own website and can change, so check with them before you go. Back to Restaurants