21 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Columbus

“My friend and I traveled from Mansfield, Ohio to go the Titanic The Artifact Exhibition and we stopped to try the New BBQ Pastrami and we were both impressed. Clint, Kyle, and the entire Hoggy’s team are very friendly. I highly recommend going to Hoggy’s if you haven’t. We will definitely be back next time we are in Columbus.“

“Absolutely phenomenal. After seeing this place on Facebook I had to try it. Got the BBQ plate combo, some spam musubi and a Passion Orange Hawaiian Sun. This is the first time I’ve had Hawaiian BBQ and I will be back! The food was very well seasoned, rice was cooked perfectly, and that Mac salad!!! Run, don’t walk to this gem of a restaurant!“

“I am visiting from Boston and just happen to spontaneously tour the Ohio Statehouse. Here, I lunched at HouseTaco which locates inside the Statehouse itself. The food is quick and fresh. Chef Zach prepared the tacos on-site with passion. They were delicious! What a hidden gem!!!“

“Love their spam masubi and boba tea. Last few times they haven't had boba and subbed for jellies which isn't my favorite, but the tea is still very good. Have had a few things on the menu and liked everything I have tried.Parking: It's on a strip mall so there is limited parking.“

“My son and I have never been here until today. We drove around for 30 minutes just looking for something that had good reviews and a decent menu. We are so so glad we chose this place. The Food was absolutely amazing. Our server, Tessa, recommended an appetizer and it did not disappoint. Everything we had tasted like perfection. My son ordered the morning glory burger and I’ve never heard more, “oh my gosh this is amazing” and “mmms” out of him. The loaded baked potato was cooked perfectly! We will be visiting here again!“

“I find it super popular whenever i’ve went. The wait can be a bit long depending on when you go, but it’s definitely worth it. The servers are amazing and super friendly. Fast service as well! the food here is great and it’s amazing for the price! I’ve done both the Bbq and hotpot, and i definitely recommend it! been here twice and will definitely be coming again!“

“Ordered the breakfast sandwich from Tee Grill and I must say, it's so good that I suspect it might have secretly attended culinary school while I was asleep. The bacon was crispier than my morning attitude, the eggs were fluffier than my favorite pillow, and the cheese held everything together like a delicious edible life coach. If this sandwich could talk, it would probably say, 'Why are you still eating boring cereal when you could be starting your day with me?' Tee Grill, you've officially become my breakfast therapist!“

“Best chicken quesadilla in recent memory, possibly of all-time! Customer service was excellent. Ordering & check out, a breeze. Bonus points for presentation on my to-go order. Check out this local gem if you’re in the area. You’ll be glad you did!“

“I can't say enough good things about Ray Ray's BBQ in Westerville, Ohio! The St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs are consistently amazing, always delivering that perfect smoky flavor and tenderness. Today, the staff recommended trying their Ray Ray's Hog Pit Hot Link Sandwich, and while I haven't had the chance yet, their attention to my preferences shows their commitment to excellent customer service. Since I started ordering from Ray Ray's in July 2023, I've been consistently impressed not only by the delicious menu but also by the exceptional service I receive every time I visit. It's clear that they prioritize customer satisfaction, making each visit a memorable experience. Looking forward to trying the hot link sandwich AGAIN on my next visit because it ROCK today! 5+ Stars! Thanks, Lenroy Jones“

“This to me is an absolute hidden gem in plain sight. A 200 year old bar located in downtown Columbus with sandwiches and pizza. Pool table and darts with a great vibe. Lisa was an awesome bartender who delivered great times and service. It's laid back with great food. The pizza was perfect with a thin crust and spicy sauce. Next stop in downtown, don't miss this spot!“

“I can't say enough great things about JPs. We used their services for our daughter's 16th birthday celebration. Carol and team are AMAZING! Carol made sure everything was flexible, organized and taken care of. They are a go to location for any large celebration.“

“Typical steakhouse, excellent steaks, served with 2 side dishes from a wide choice. The welcome rolls served hot are made on site. The sweet potato is succulent and tender.However, it is recommended to book in advance to avoid a long waiting time (sometimes up to an hour), especially on weekends. But patience is rewarded“

“Have always been a fan of SOH-specifically the mac and cheese. But recently we had SOH cater our wedding reception. The food was DELICIOUS, just as good as in the restaurant, if not better, and everybody loved it!! To top it off, we worked with Danny who was super nice and answered all of my silly questions leading up to the event. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Although it was busy we were seated within 10 minutes of wait time given to us. We enjoyed our dinner, we were served drinks and bread quickly. The rest of the meal came out timely. The dinners were cooked as requested and the meal was delicious.“

“In search of the best bbq in Columbus, stopped by Hanks BBQ in Clintonville at Crestview and North High Street. First, I had to laugh because Hank's is in the old Pizza Hut building that I used to hang out in high school. So much better decor inside but it was the first time I had been in there in many years. Ordered the three meat plate of beef brisket, bbq ribs, and pulled pork with Cole slaw and potato salad on the side. The brisket and pulled pork were heaven. Brisket was moist and juicy with a nice crust. Pulled pork was a wonderful taste especially with the bbq sauce. The ribs were meaty but the seasoning was just ok for me. Cole slaw and potato salad were ok. Would have liked a bit more kick to them. All in all, I loved the meats. I really wanted to try the 1/2 bbq chicken but they were out. Bbq chicken is one of my test meats when I try someone's bbq.“

“Great experience, great food, great owners. The ribs were the best I’ve ever had. The Mac and cheese was fantastic and shack sandwich was huge!! Great deserts as well. May have to get a whole sweet potato pie next time because one piece wasn’t enough. Check them out you will not be disappointed“

“Please give a raise to whoever was your pitmaster on Tuesday April 16, 2024. The bark and juiciness of the meats was very, very good, and much better than what I’ve had on previous visits. Peppery, juicy, smoky, lots of flavor. Very, very good!“

“I can't say enough good things about Ray Ray's BBQ in Westerville, Ohio! The St. Louis Cut Spare Ribs are consistently amazing, always delivering that perfect smoky flavor and tenderness. Today, the staff recommended trying their Ray Ray's Hog Pit Hot Link Sandwich, and while I haven't had the chance yet, their attention to my preferences shows their commitment to excellent customer service. Since I started ordering from Ray Ray's in July 2023, I've been consistently impressed not only by the delicious menu but also by the exceptional service I receive every time I visit. It's clear that they prioritize customer satisfaction, making each visit a memorable experience. Looking forward to trying the hot link sandwich AGAIN on my next visit because it ROCK today! 5+ Stars! Thanks, Lenroy Jones“

“Food is so so so good. Coming from Los Angeles me and my husband had the rib dinner plate. Large portion and would like to give a special shout out to James!!! This dude was the real deal. Thank you for the turkey legs!!!! This was the bomb ....p.s you right we don't have this in LA lol! Amazing thank you“

“Came in here with very low expectations, had a friend who worked here and literally just came to visit her. I was shocked how wrong I was. The Boulder City Burger may be the best burger I've had in Columbus. I think I've been back to get it like a dozen times now. The prices are also fantastic for the amount of food you get. Meats are great and the sauces perfect.“

“We had such an amazing time celebrating my son’s 16th birthday tonight. Our server was Brennan or Brendan I can’t remember how he spelled it. He was the most amazing server I’ve had here. My niece and I are servers as well and he was a pleasure to have taking care of us!!! The manager came around and checked to make sure everything was great which it was! I 100% recommend coming in and grabbing a big margarita and an amazing steak to eat!!! Ohhh and if youre lucky enough to have brennan/ brendan as your server he will go above and beyond for you and make sure all is good with the meal and anything else!!! Will be coming back for sure!!!“