In addition to barbecue, Reverend's serves Southern cuisine such as collards, hushpuppies, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and banana pudding.

[2][3] The menu includes burgers, smoked meats, and Southern sides such as buttermilk-soaked fried chicken, collards,[4] hushpuppies,[5] macaroni and cheese, potato salad,[6] and banana pudding.

[12][13] In January 2014, Michael Russell of The Oregonian said Reverend's "has already emerged as one of Portland's most-anticipated spring restaurant openings of the year".

[24] Lakshmi Sadhu included Reverend's in the Daily Hive's 2019 list of Portland's seven "most mouthwatering" fried chicken restaurants.

The sandwiches are a perfect jumping-off point to gradually move your way through all that Reverend's has to offer, with the barbecue beef brisket ... being the most sterling representation of its wares.

[28] Reverend's was included in Eater Portland's 2020 list of fourteen "outstanding" fried chicken sandwiches in the city,[3] 2023 overview of recommended eateries in Sellwood-Moreland,.