Goldie’s BBQ

We went there for some lunch. Walked in and there were two kids, maybe 9 years old, that were working over the candy machine hard to get free candy right in front of the oblivious gal taking the order. Really bothered us as they were obviously getting candy out for free, plus candy now on the floor, plus where are their parents!!! I finally told them enough was enough. Their dad then called them over (he was wearing earbuds, I’d guess to ignore them even more). As the children ate, the dad sat with earbuds in, his back to his kids, looking at his phone, ignoring them as they were loud, spilling ketchup, napkins, and plastic ware all over the floor. Even spilled ketchup in the aisle, which people were walking in and tracking all over. Dad really needs to pay attention to his kids.
As for the food experience: They had a handwritten sign saying «sandwich and a side for $ 7.99». Well my friend ordered a brisket sandwich and side of fried okra. He was told that was not considered a side, so he had to get something else. I ordered a catfish sandwich and they said that didn’t count as a sandwich. What!!! Then call it something other than a sandwich on your menu!
My sandwich was good. Not great, but good. Fries were good as well. My friend’s brisket sandwich was chopped and not sliced. Ask for sliced, I don’t know if you will get it or not, but BBQ places that advertise brisket should offer sliced. It was FULL or BBQ sauce. I’m talking, gloppy, sloppy, wet, gross, have a little brisket in your sauce sandwich. Not a pleasant experience.

I had the pork ribs, wife had the brisket, both with ‘medium’ sauce.
They tasted ‘middle of the road’, I know they actually smoke them, but there is something missing…
Service staff are really friendly. Prices are good.

I’ve been to Goldies many times, and while it’s decent, it doesn’t compare to BBQ restaurants in Portland (Clay’s BBQ) The pros: family owned and great service. Nice ambience and super clean. The cons: all the meats are way oversmoked. The smoke flavor is overpowering. Most of them are also overcooked, especially the chicken. The side dishes are average. There sauce is pretty good, but not memorable. If your craving BBQ, but don’t want to drive to Portland, Goldies is the best in Clark county.

Wow, just plain WOW! First, my wife and I have looked far and wide all over Oregon and Washington to find nothing but nasty bbq places pretending to know their stuff… Goldies’s is the ONLY exception we’ve found! I would’ve sworn off bbq for good if it wasn’t for the meal we had at Goldie’s.
My wife had beef ribs w/​slaw and mac & cheese and I had brisket with man & cheese and baked beans… WOW! The flavor is authentic, the food was phenomenal. They impressed me with their food and service!

Great place for lunch and dinner. I had the pork rib sandwich, onion rings and coleslaw. All of it was great. My father and mother in-​law lived in South Carolina for sometime and they enjoyed the food as well. Next time I’m eating in rather than take out. Plenty of space for groups.