J&C Barbecue & Grill

More Than Just Barbecue

At J&C Barbecue & Grill, we craft award-winning, authentic Texas-style barbecue and scratch-made comfort food served with the heart and warmth of our Lebanon community. We invite you to pull up a chair, enjoy a drink, and experience the unrivaled flavors that have made us a local favorite.

It All Started With A Trailer in Sweet Home

Joe and Christy Poteet launched J&C as a food trailer in Sweet Home, Oregon in 2016, fueled by a genuine love of smoke, fire, and feeding people well. The setup was simple; the commitment to the craft was anything but.

The Competition Circuit

Starting in 2017, we entered KCBS, PNWBA, SCA, and Outlaw competitions — testing our brisket, ribs, and pork against the best pitmasters in the country. Two team members hold the 16th and 17th perfect steak scores in the world, and our Carnage Texas Beef Rub took first place nationally in 2021.

Lebanon Becomes Home

We opened a full restaurant in Lebanon in 2018, then took over and rebranded the former Bigfoot Grille on South Main Street in 2022 — filling those walls with trophies, memorabilia, and slow-smoked wood. Christy's Hospitality degree and catering background shape how every guest is treated.

2024: A Championship Year

We claimed two Grand Championships in 2024, qualifying for the American Royal in Kansas City — while our Annihilation BBQ Rub earned second place nationally. America's Best Restaurants brought their film crew to South Main Street to document what we'd built. We were also invited to compete at the Royal Oak Charcoal Invitational in Roswell, GA.

Voted Best in Lebanon