Grill Zilla — Restaurant in New York

Here’s a NED-style review of Grill Zilla (Portland, OR):

✅ What Works Well Big, Bold BBQ Flavors: Specializes in smoked meats, burgers, and loaded fries — heavy on flavor and portions. Standout Items: The brisket, pulled pork, and BBQ mac & cheese are frequently praised. Generous Portions: Plates are large and satisfying — great value for the price. Quick Service: Friendly, no-frills staff with fast turnaround, especially for takeout. Good for Groups: Casual setup and portion sizes make it ideal for sharing.

👎 What to Watch Out For Casual Setup: It's more of a hole-in-the-wall or food-cart vibe — don’t expect upscale ambiance. Heavy Food: BBQ dishes are rich and filling — not ideal if you're after something light or healthy. Limited Seating: Depending on location (some versions are food carts), dine-in space may be limited. Hours Vary: Best to check social media or listings for current hours — not always consistent.

🎯 Verdict Grill Zilla is a go-to for smoky, satisfying BBQ and comfort food in a no-fuss setting. Great for meat lovers and casual meals.

Best for: BBQ fans, big appetites, casual...

Stopped in around lunch after eyeing this place for a while. Ordered the combo plate with chicken and lamb.

The food is outstanding. Everything appears to be very fresh and high quality. They make a good hot sauce, nice and spicy!

The lamb is mild in flavor with a better consistency then I usually get other places. No big chunks of fat. The chicken is nicely marinated, and the real star of the show imo. I initially thought I'd get my go-to, lamb over salad, but knew I had to try the chicken when I saw other people's pics. Very happy I did.

Sides were great too. Very fresh and crisp small salad. Tasty seasoned fries. I put them in the air fryer for 10 minutes at home to get them crispy after the walk.

Super fast service and the man who made my plate was very friendly! They just opened, so hopefully they add some music and decorations. Some personal touches to make the place more comfortable. Wishing you many years of success...

This food was so good. We were so excited to have a halal option in this neighborhood because there’s none ! And if there is, they have no seasoning ! I had the double smash burger . It was juicy, saucy , cooked to perfection! The fries were the perfect amount of crunchy ! My husband had the mixed over rice and trust me we have had our fair share of mixed over rice , Grill Zilla’s is up there ! Their white sauce is the best! And they are not skimpy with it like other places. And last but not least their hospitality was amazing ! So courteous, attentive , and excited for their food as they should be ! They even offered to let my brother try a sample of their mixed over rice , it was so nice of them and he enjoyed it. They will be seeing me and my husband at least once a week....