Restaurant · Omaha · The 402
Porky Butts BBQ
West Omaha counter-service BBQ joint opened in 2019 by 2017 American Royal brisket champion Blane Hunter, known for burnt ends and ribs.
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Burnt ends
Good to know
Portion sizes on platters criticized as smaller than the stated serving count
- Counter service
- American
- Barbecue
- Good for groups
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- Local favorite
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- Counter service
- American
- Barbecue
- Good for groups
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- Local favorite
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Why people go
- Burnt ends
- Smoked brisket
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- Portion sizes on platters criticized as smaller than the stated serving count
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Independent coverage from the Omaha World-Herald, Restaurant Hoppen, and thousands of Google reviews (4.7/5) consistently place Porky Butts among Omaha's top BBQ spots, anchored by owner Blane Hunter's national competition pedigree (2017 American Royal Open World and Brisket champion). A recurring minority complaint concerns portion sizes and add-on pricing not matching menu expectations, and the restaurant had a temporary 2025 closure for water-damage repairs before reopening.
More reasons mentioned
- Fall-off-the-bone ribs
- Cornbread with honey butter
More notes
- Extra per-pound surcharge for premium meats (brisket/burnt ends) not always clear upfront
- Occasional order mix-ups reported
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- Omaha World-Herald — Restaurant critic review by Betsie Freeman: "Cute name, serious BBQ: Porky Butts brings high-level skill to Omaha" (Feb. 2020)
- Restaurant Hoppen — Rated 4 stars, tied for highest-rated BBQ restaurant in Omaha (with J's Smokehouse); burnt ends and mac-and-cheese highlighted
- GlobeNewswire (American Royal competition) — Blane Hunter's team named 2017 American Royal Open World Grand Champion and Open Brisket Champion
- 3 News Now (KMTV) — Featured in a local TV "Cheap Eat$" segment
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- Food8.7
- Value7.3
- Vibe7.4
- Service7.7
- Quiet6.2
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